Converge, Week 4

Day 1: The Heart of Our Mission

Devotional
Have you ever wondered what your true purpose is as a follower of Christ? It’s easy to get caught up in the busyness of life and lose sight of what really matters. The answer is beautifully simple yet profoundly challenging: we are called to make disciples of Jesus Christ. This isn’t just another church program or ministry opportunity—it’s the very heartbeat of what it means to be a Christian. When we drift away from this central mission and start focusing on other things, we risk losing the essence of our faith entirely. Think about the people who have influenced your spiritual journey. Chances are, they were individuals who took seriously their calling to help others grow in faith. They didn’t just attend church; they invested in relationships that pointed others toward Jesus. Today, consider how your life reflects this mission. Are you living with intentionality about helping others discover and follow Christ? This doesn’t mean you need to be a pastor or missionary—it means recognizing that wherever God has placed you, you have opportunities to influence others for His kingdom. The beautiful truth is that God doesn’t expect you to have it all figured out before you start. He simply asks you to be faithful with what you know and to share that with others as you continue growing yourself.

Bible Verse
‘Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.’ - Matthew 28:19-20

Reflection Question
How can you begin to see your daily interactions and relationships as opportunities to fulfill the Great Commission?

Quote
The mission that Jesus gave to Christians is that we live to make disciples of Jesus Christ.

Prayer
Lord, help me to embrace the mission You’ve given me to make disciples. Open my eyes to the opportunities around me and give me courage to step into relationships with intentionality. Show me how to live in a way that draws others closer to You.

Converge, Week 3

Day 5:
Living the Truth
Devotional
Knowledge without application is like having a map but never taking the journey. You can know every verse in the Bible, understand complex theology, and win Bible trivia contests, but if God’s Word isn’t changing how you live, you’re missing its greatest power. The supernatural work of God begins when you not only read His Word but allow it to read you - to examine your heart, challenge your choices, and guide your steps. God’s Word is meant to be a lamp to your feet and a light to your path, providing practical guidance for every decision you face. When you saturate your mind with Scripture, something amazing happens: responding according to God’s will becomes more natural, more instinctive. Instead of constantly wondering ‘What would God want me to do?’ His truth becomes so embedded in your thinking that godly responses flow naturally from a transformed heart. This is the goal - not just to know about God, but to be so shaped by His Word that we naturally think His thoughts and walk in His ways.
Bible Verse
Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. - Psalm 119:105
Reflection Question
How can you move beyond just reading God’s Word to actively applying its truths in your daily decisions and relationships?
Quote
“Truth isn’t just to be received; truth is to be applied. God’s Word shows me where to go.”
Prayer
Lord, don’t let me be satisfied with just knowing Your Word intellectually. Transform my heart and mind so that Your truth becomes the foundation for how I live. Help me apply what I read and let Your Word guide every step I take. Make me a doer of Your Word, not just a hearer. Amen

Converge, Week 3

Day 4:
Silencing the Lies

Devotional
We live in an age of information overload. Studies show the average person spends nearly 50 hours per week looking at screens, consuming countless messages and opinions. But here’s a sobering truth: among all the voices we hear each day, the biggest liar we’ll encounter is often ourselves. We tell ourselves lies about our worth, our future, our relationships, and our purpose. These internal lies can be just as destructive as any external deception. This is where the power of God’s Word becomes our lifeline. Scripture doesn’t just give us information; it gives us truth that cuts through deception like a sword. When the enemy whispers lies about who you are, God’s Word declares you are fearfully and wonderfully made. When circumstances make you doubt God’s love, Scripture reminds you that nothing can separate you from His love. When fear tries to paralyze you, God’s Word speaks courage into your heart. The battlefield of spiritual warfare is primarily in our minds, and God’s Word is our most powerful weapon against the lies that seek to destroy us.
Bible Verse
And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. - Ephesians 6:17
Reflection Question
What lies have you been believing about yourself or your circumstances, and how can God’s truth from Scripture replace those lies?
Quote
“Over the course of your entire life, you are the biggest liar you will ever meet. You lie to yourself far more than anyone else.”
Prayer
Father, help me recognize the lies I’ve been believing and replace them with Your truth. Give me discernment to identify deception in all its forms. Let Your Word be a sword that cuts through every lie and brings clarity to my mind and heart. Fill me with Your truth. Amen

Day 3:
Tuning to God’s Frequency
Devotional
Imagine trying to listen to your favorite radio station while surrounded by static and interference from other signals. That’s what life feels like when we’re not regularly tuning into God’s Word. Every day, we’re surrounded by countless voices competing for our attention - social media notifications, news headlines, conversations, advertisements. How do we filter through all this noise to hear what really matters? The answer is found in saturating our minds with Scripture. When we consistently read and meditate on God’s Word, something beautiful happens - we begin to think God’s thoughts. Our minds become tuned to His frequency. This isn’t about becoming robots who can only quote Bible verses; it’s about developing a heart and mind that naturally aligns with God’s perspective. When challenges arise, when decisions need to be made, when confusion sets in, the Holy Spirit can bring God’s truth to our remembrance because we’ve filled our minds with His Word. But here’s the key: you can’t remember what you never knew in the first place.
Bible Verse
But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things and bring to your remembrance all that I have said to you. - John 14:26
Reflection Question
What practical steps can you take this week to create more space in your daily routine for reading and meditating on God’s Word?
Quote
“The Bible tunes you to God’s frequency.”
Prayer
Holy Spirit, help me tune my heart and mind to God’s frequency through His Word. Remove the distractions that keep me from hearing Your voice clearly. Give me a hunger for Scripture and help me make time to read it consistently. Remind me of Your truth when I need it most. Amen.

Converge, Week 3

Day 2:
Living and Active
Devotional
Have you ever picked up a book that seemed to speak directly to your situation? That’s just a glimpse of what God’s Word does in our lives every single day. Unlike any other book on your shelf, the Bible isn’t just words on a page - it’s alive and active. When you open Scripture, you’re not just reading ancient text; you’re encountering the living God who speaks into your present circumstances. This supernatural quality of God’s Word means it can pierce through our defenses, our excuses, and our self-deceptions to reach the deepest parts of our hearts. It’s like having a divine counselor who knows exactly what you need to hear at exactly the right moment. The Bible doesn’t just inform us; it transforms us. It doesn’t just teach us about God; it connects us with God. This is why spending time in Scripture feels different from reading any other book - because God Himself is at work through His Word, shaping us from the inside out.
Bible Verse
For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart. And no creature is hidden from his sight, but all are naked and exposed to the eyes of him to whom we must give account. - Hebrews 4:12-13
Reflection Question
Can you recall a time when reading the Bible felt like God was speaking directly to your situation, and how did that experience change your perspective?
Quote
“The Bible is not a stagnant resource, no, it is living, it is active. It is a work of God in and for our lives that is so powerful and so unique. That it pierces through all the way to our souls.”
Prayer
Lord, thank You that Your Word is not just ancient history but a living, active force in my life today. Open my heart to receive what You want to say to me through Scripture. Help me approach Your Word with expectancy, knowing that You desire to speak to me personally. Amen.

Converge, Week 3

Day 1:
The Ultimate Authority
Devotional
In a world filled with competing voices and conflicting messages, we desperately need an anchor of truth. Every day, we’re bombarded with opinions from social media, news outlets, friends, and family members. How do we know which voice to trust? The answer lies in recognizing God’s ultimate authority over all creation. When we understand who God is and His divine attributes, we must acknowledge that He has authority over everything He has made - including us. This isn’t about limiting our freedom; it’s about finding security in the One who created us and knows what’s best for our lives. God’s authority isn’t harsh or oppressive - it’s loving and protective. Just as a loving parent sets boundaries to keep their child safe, God’s authority provides the framework for a life that truly flourishes. When we submit to God’s authority, we’re not surrendering to a tyrant but trusting in the wisdom of our Creator who loves us beyond measure.
Bible Verse
All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work. - 2 Timothy 3:16-17
Reflection Question
What areas of your life have you been hesitant to submit to God’s authority, and what fears or concerns are holding you back from trusting His loving guidance?
Quote
“When you submit to God, you necessarily must then submit to his word.”
Prayer
Heavenly Father, help me to recognize Your loving authority in my life. Give me the courage to submit to Your wisdom rather than relying on my own understanding. Show me areas where I’ve been resistant to Your guidance, and help me trust that Your ways are always best. Amen.

Converge, Week 2

Day 5:
A Legacy Worth Following

Devotional
Will my children follow Jesus because of the example I’ve set, or will they have to overcome my poor example to find faith? This question cuts to the heart of what it means to build spiritual infrastructure that lasts. We don’t want our children to succeed in spite of us – we want them to succeed because of the foundation we’ve laid. Building a legacy worth following requires more than good intentions. It demands consistent faithfulness in the small things, intentional investment in spiritual disciplines, and a commitment to the local church that demonstrates its value to the next generation. When children see their parents prioritizing worship, serving others, and investing in ministry, they learn that following Jesus is worth their lives. When we focus on building a legacy for others, we become more like Christ ourselves. Every act of faithfulness, every investment in the church, every moment spent in discipleship shapes our own character while building something that will outlast us. Our children don’t need perfect parents; they need faithful ones. They need to see adults who take their relationship with God seriously, who invest in the church consistently, and who live as though Jesus is Lord of their lives. The statistics about declining faith in America are sobering, but they don’t have to define our families or our churches. When we commit to building spiritual infrastructure we demonstrate God’s faithfulness.
Bible Verse
A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children, but the sinner’s wealth is laid up for the righteous. - Proverbs 13:22
Reflection Question
What specific changes could you make in your daily life and priorities to ensure your children will want to follow Jesus because of the example you’re setting?
Quote
“I don’t want our kids to follow Jesus in spite of the poor example we left. I don’t want my kids to follow Jesus in spite of what I’ve invested my life in. I want my kids to follow Jesus because of what I invested my life in.”
Prayer
Lord, help me to live in such a way that my children and their children will be drawn to You through my example. Amen

Converge, Week 2

Day 4:
Raising Up the Next Generation
Devotional
There’s a quiet crisis in the church today. Fewer young men are entering ministry each year, and the average age of senior pastors continues to rise. While this might seem like a problem for denominational leaders to solve, Scripture places the responsibility for raising up pastors squarely on the local church. This isn’t someone else’s job – it’s ours. Paul’s instruction to Timothy reveals God’s design for ministry multiplication: faithful people teaching other faithful people who will, in turn, teach others. This creates a chain of discipleship that ensures the gospel continues to spread and churches remain healthy. This kind of multiplication requires investment. When we build strong local churches with discipleship programs, we create environments where pastors can be identified, trained, and sent out. This means investing in young people, creating mentorship opportunities, and establishing training that naturally produces leaders. While faith may be declining in some areas, there are signs of hope. Young people are returning to orthodox Christianity, and Gen Z is showing increased church attendance. The question is whether we’ll be ready to disciple them effectively when they arrive. This responsibility extends beyond formal ministry training. Every parent can raise children who might serve in ministry. Every Christian can invest. The future of the church depends not on distant seminaries or denominational programs, but on local churches.
Bible Verse
and what you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses entrust to faithful men, who will be able to teach others also. - 2 Timothy 2:2
Reflection Question
Who are the ‘reliable people’ in your sphere of influence that you could be discipling for greater ministry responsibility?
Quote
“This comes from a 100-year vision of your church. This is not about posturing yourself as many do to plant one church. This comes out of posturing yourself to plant ten churches.”
Prayer
Father, burden my heart for the next generation of church leaders. Show me how I can invest in people and help raise up ministers of the gospel.