This Week's Devotionals
Week of Sunday, August 30, 2026
Mon
Aug 31
God is Love
Scripture References
Psalm 103:1-18
Lamentations 3:22-23
Devotional
God doesn’t just show love. He is love. His love isn’t something we earn. It is never uncertain or dependent on our faithfulness. It pursues those who wander, meets us with compassion, and reveals itself most fully in the sacrifice of Jesus, His son.
“This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins.” 1 John 4:10
Reflection Questions
Question 1
What descriptors of God’s character stand out to you?
Question 2
Is it difficult for you to believe that God shows compassion to you?
Tue
Sep 1
God is Love
Scripture References
Hosea 11:1-11
Deuteronomy 7:7-9
2 Timothy 2:13
Devotional
God doesn’t just show love. He is love. His love isn’t something we earn. It is never uncertain or dependent on our faithfulness. It pursues those who wander, meets us with compassion, and reveals itself most fully in the sacrifice of Jesus, His son.
“This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins.” 1 John 4:10
Reflection Questions
Question 1
How did the Israel respond to God’s love and care?
Question 2
What does the Hosea passage teach you about God’s heart toward those who wander?
Wed
Sep 2
God is Love
Scripture References
Luke 15:11-32
Isaiah 55:6-7
John 6:37
Devotional
God doesn’t just show love. He is love. His love isn’t something we earn. It is never uncertain or dependent on our faithfulness. It pursues those who wander, meets us with compassion, and reveals itself most fully in the sacrifice of Jesus, His son.
“This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins.” 1 John 4:10
Reflection Questions
Question 1
How is the father’s response in the Luke story different than what the son deserves?
Question 2
Which person in the story do you most identify with?
Thu
Sep 3
God is Love
Scripture References
Romans 5:6-11
1 John 3:16
2 Corinthians 5:21
Devotional
God doesn’t just show love. He is love. His love isn’t something we earn. It is never uncertain or dependent on our faithfulness. It pursues those who wander, meets us with compassion, and reveals itself most fully in the sacrifice of Jesus, His son.
“This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins.” 1 John 4:10
Reflection Questions
Question 1
What words does Paul use to describe humanity’s condition?
Question 2
Why is it meaningful and important that Christ died for us “while we were still sinners”?
Fri
Sep 4
God is Love
Scripture References
Romans 8:31-39
Hebrews 13:5-6
Psalm 139:7-12
Devotional
God doesn’t just show love. He is love. His love isn’t something we earn. It is never uncertain or dependent on our faithfulness. It pursues those who wander, meets us with compassion, and reveals itself most fully in the sacrifice of Jesus, His son.
“This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins.” 1 John 4:10
Reflection Questions
Question 1
What circumstances might cause someone to question God’s love?
Question 2
What statement from this passage can be an encouragement to you today?