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A Gift from Our Family to Yours
October 25, 2026 - For the Church at the St. John Church of Christ
Spiritual Discipline: Devotional Reading
We understand wind by feeling it blow against our faces. We know snow by catching snowflakes or making snowballs. This kind of knowing goes beyond the intellect—it is personal and experiential. Devotional reading invites us to know God in this way. Paul prayed that believers would grasp the dimensions of Christ's love and “know this love that surpasses knowledge” (Ephesians 3:17–19).
Devotional reading is the practice of prayerfully encountering God through Scripture. It requires an open heart, a listening spirit, and a willingness to surrender to God's voice. Unlike Bible study, which often focuses on gathering information about God, devotional reading emphasizes growing in relationship with Him. Every part of Scripture—Gospels, letters, parables, prophecy, and history—can speak God's truth into our lives.
Try these five steps this week: 1. Prepare. Come into God's presence. Slow down, relax, and release the distractions and worries filling your mind. 2. Read. Slowly read a passage of Scripture aloud. Pay attention to words or phrases that stand out. Pause and listen. 3. Meditate. Read the passage again. Consider what God may be inviting you to understand, change, or embrace. 4. Respond. Read the passage a third time, then talk with God about what you've heard. Turn your reflections into prayer. 5. Contemplate. Rest quietly in God's presence. Allow His Word to settle into your heart. Yield yourself to His direction. Remember, the goal isn't simply to finish reading Scripture. It's to allow Scripture to shape your relationship with God and transform the way you live. This week, don't just read God's Word. Make time to listen – to God.
Daily Verse of the Day
Worship Times
We meet together regularly on Sunday mornings. We would love to have you join us!
We have bible classes for all ages at 10:00 a.m. Following classes, we meet together as a church family at 11:00 a.m. for worship services.
On the first Sunday of the month we enjoy a potluck meal together following worship service.
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