Day 1 — Known or Just Familiar?
Scripture: Matthew 7:21
“Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven…”
There’s a difference between being familiar with Jesus and being known by Him. Familiarity knows the language, the songs, the stories. Being known flows from relationship and obedience.
Jesus describes people who knew His name, used His name, and even worked in His name—yet were unknown to Him. That’s sobering. But it’s also clarifying. Jesus isn’t interested in casual association. He desires a life aligned with the Father’s will.
Reflect:
•In what ways are you familiar with Jesus?
•What evidence in your life shows an ongoing relationship of obedience?
Prayer:
Jesus, I don’t want to just know about You. I want to truly know You—and be known by You.
Day 2 — Fruit That Lasts
Scripture: Matthew 7:16–17
Jesus warns that appearances can be deceiving. Not all “good-looking” fruit is healthy. Some fruit impresses crowds but hides decay underneath.
Doing impressive things for God is not the same as being faithful to God. The fruit Jesus looks for isn’t performance—it’s obedience rooted in surrender. The kind of fruit that lasts grows slowly, quietly, and consistently.
Reflect:
•What fruit do you tend to value most—visible success or quiet faithfulness?
•What kind of fruit is being produced in your character?
Prayer:
Father, tend my heart. Grow fruit in me that reflects Your will, not my desire to impress.
Day 3 — Doing the Will of the Father
Scripture: John 5:30
Jesus lived with a clear orientation: not my will, but the Father’s. Doing God’s will isn’t about guessing some hidden plan—it begins with surrender. It means letting God set the agenda instead of asking Him to bless ours.
God’s will includes both universal obedience (how we all live) and personal calling (how each of us uniquely serves). When we do what we already know is God’s will, clarity about the rest often follows.
Reflect:
•Where might you be asking God to do your will instead of doing His?
•What is one clear act of obedience God may be inviting you into today?
Prayer:
Father, I want my life to align with Your will—not just in words, but in action.
Day 4 — Saying and Doing
Scripture: John 12:49–50
Jesus didn’t speak on His own authority or act independently. He listened, responded, and obeyed. His life was marked by attentiveness to the Father.
Doing as Jesus did means paying attention—listening for God’s leading in everyday moments. Obedience often looks ordinary: loving when it’s inconvenient, serving when it’s unnoticed, speaking truth with humility.
Reflect:
•Are you more comfortable talking about faith or practicing it?
•Where might God be prompting you to act, not just agree?
Prayer:
Jesus, help me listen closely and respond faithfully—just as You did.
Day 5 — Finishing the Work
Scripture: John 17:4
Jesus finished the work the Father gave Him to do. Not perfectly in the world’s eyes—but faithfully in the Father’s.
God has prepared good works specifically for you. Doing the will of the Father means stewarding your relationships, work, resources, and influence in ways that bring Him glory. Obsession with Jesus moves us beyond belief into lived obedience.
This passage isn’t meant to scare us—it’s meant to prepare us. And today is always a good day to begin doing as Jesus did.
Reflect:
•What work has God entrusted to you in this season?
•What would faithfulness look like where you are right now?
Prayer:
Jesus, I want my life to bring You glory. Help me do the work You’ve given me—fully and faithfully.
Scripture: Matthew 7:21
“Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven…”
There’s a difference between being familiar with Jesus and being known by Him. Familiarity knows the language, the songs, the stories. Being known flows from relationship and obedience.
Jesus describes people who knew His name, used His name, and even worked in His name—yet were unknown to Him. That’s sobering. But it’s also clarifying. Jesus isn’t interested in casual association. He desires a life aligned with the Father’s will.
Reflect:
•In what ways are you familiar with Jesus?
•What evidence in your life shows an ongoing relationship of obedience?
Prayer:
Jesus, I don’t want to just know about You. I want to truly know You—and be known by You.
Day 2 — Fruit That Lasts
Scripture: Matthew 7:16–17
Jesus warns that appearances can be deceiving. Not all “good-looking” fruit is healthy. Some fruit impresses crowds but hides decay underneath.
Doing impressive things for God is not the same as being faithful to God. The fruit Jesus looks for isn’t performance—it’s obedience rooted in surrender. The kind of fruit that lasts grows slowly, quietly, and consistently.
Reflect:
•What fruit do you tend to value most—visible success or quiet faithfulness?
•What kind of fruit is being produced in your character?
Prayer:
Father, tend my heart. Grow fruit in me that reflects Your will, not my desire to impress.
Day 3 — Doing the Will of the Father
Scripture: John 5:30
Jesus lived with a clear orientation: not my will, but the Father’s. Doing God’s will isn’t about guessing some hidden plan—it begins with surrender. It means letting God set the agenda instead of asking Him to bless ours.
God’s will includes both universal obedience (how we all live) and personal calling (how each of us uniquely serves). When we do what we already know is God’s will, clarity about the rest often follows.
Reflect:
•Where might you be asking God to do your will instead of doing His?
•What is one clear act of obedience God may be inviting you into today?
Prayer:
Father, I want my life to align with Your will—not just in words, but in action.
Day 4 — Saying and Doing
Scripture: John 12:49–50
Jesus didn’t speak on His own authority or act independently. He listened, responded, and obeyed. His life was marked by attentiveness to the Father.
Doing as Jesus did means paying attention—listening for God’s leading in everyday moments. Obedience often looks ordinary: loving when it’s inconvenient, serving when it’s unnoticed, speaking truth with humility.
Reflect:
•Are you more comfortable talking about faith or practicing it?
•Where might God be prompting you to act, not just agree?
Prayer:
Jesus, help me listen closely and respond faithfully—just as You did.
Day 5 — Finishing the Work
Scripture: John 17:4
Jesus finished the work the Father gave Him to do. Not perfectly in the world’s eyes—but faithfully in the Father’s.
God has prepared good works specifically for you. Doing the will of the Father means stewarding your relationships, work, resources, and influence in ways that bring Him glory. Obsession with Jesus moves us beyond belief into lived obedience.
This passage isn’t meant to scare us—it’s meant to prepare us. And today is always a good day to begin doing as Jesus did.
Reflect:
•What work has God entrusted to you in this season?
•What would faithfulness look like where you are right now?
Prayer:
Jesus, I want my life to bring You glory. Help me do the work You’ve given me—fully and faithfully.