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The Big Idea: The Rock comes first.
In the first message of the new year, Paul shared from Colossians 1, and challenged us to move beyond merely 'tipping the King' with our leftovers, to honoring Him as Lord of our entire lives. As the "firstborn over all creation," Jesus outranks everything, whether we acknowledge it or not. By seeking His kingdom first, as Matthew 6:33 instructs, we're promised that everything else will fall into place. This isn't about prosperity, but about building our lives on an unshakeable foundation that withstands life's storms. As we reflect on our priorities, let's consider: are we truly putting Christ first, or merely fitting Him in among our many commitments?
Scripture Reading: Psalm 18:2
Devotional: Today, we learned that Jesus is called "the rock." Just like how a rock is strong and steady, Jesus is the strong foundation in our lives. When we have plans or dreams, it's important to start with Jesus. He should come first in everything we do, like making Him our number one friend who is always with us.
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Additional Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:4
Scripture Reading: James 1:22
Devotional: It's easy to have good intentions, like wanting to be helpful or kind. But God wants us to do more than just have good ideas. He wants us to act on them! Imagine if you said you'd clean your room but never did it. God wants us to take our intentions and turn them into actions.
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