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Monday: The Power of "He is Risen"

Scripture Reading: Matthew 28:5-7

Devotional Thought: As Easter people, we live in the power of the resurrection. The phrase "He is risen" is not just for Easter Sunday but is a daily reminder of the victory we have in Christ. These words are the foundation of our faith, ensuring our trust in a living and promise-keeping God.

Reflection Questions:

1. How do you incorporate the reality of the resurrection in your daily life?
2. What challenges do you face in remembering and celebrating Christ’s victory outside of the Easter season?

Additional Scriptures: Romans 6:4, Colossians 3:1-4

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Tuesday: Waiting on the Promise

Scripture Reading: Acts 1:4-5

Devotional Thought: Jesus instructed his disciples to wait for the Holy Spirit. This waiting was not a waste but a preparation. Similarly, when God instructs us to wait, it is often to prepare us for something greater, something holy.

Reflection Questions:

1. Think of a time when you had to wait on God. What was challenging about that season?
2. What can you do to embrace waiting as preparation rather than punishment?

Additional Scriptures: Psalm 27:13-14, Isaiah 40:31

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Wednesday: Holiness in Waiting

Scripture Reading: James 1:2-4

Devotional Thought: The waiting period can be holy ground if we choose to see it that way. It is a chance for our faith to grow and for us to lean into God’s timing and purpose. Waiting is a fertile ground where God works in and through us.

Reflection Questions:

1. How might you view your current season of waiting as holy ground?
2. In what ways can you open your heart to see God’s work during this time?

Additional Scriptures: Lamentations 3:25-26, Habakkuk 2:3

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Thursday: Active Waiting

Scripture Reading: Luke 24:44-49

Devotional Thought: While waiting, Jesus remained faithful and used his time to teach and prepare his disciples. Waiting is not idle time but a time of active preparation and faithfulness to our calling.

Reflection Questions:

1. What active steps can you take in your current waiting period to remain faithful to God’s call in your life?
2. How can you use this time to deepen your relationship with God?

Additional Scriptures: Galatians 6:9, Ephesians 4:1-3

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Friday: Assurance in God’s Timing

Scripture Reading: Philippians 1:6

Devotional Thought: God’s promises are steadfast, and His timing is perfect. We can trust that He is working, even when we cannot see it. In our waiting, we lean on the assurance that "He is risen" and that God fulfills His promises.

Reflection Questions:

1. How does the assurance of God’s promises transform your perspective on waiting?
2. What practical ways can you remind yourself of God’s faithfulness and timing?

Additional Scriptures: 2 Peter 3:9, Psalm 37:7-9