Here's a 5-day Bible reading plan and devotional guide based on the themes from the sermon on Sunday, February 22, 2026:
Day 1: The Condition of Our Hearts
Reading: Jeremiah 17:9-10; 1 Samuel 16:7
Devotional: God searches our hearts while we often focus on outward appearances. The people of Israel had hearts described as "false" and "devious"—appearing religious while harboring rebellion. Today, examine your heart honestly before the Lord. Are you serving God wholeheartedly, or is your heart divided between pleasing Him and pleasing others? The watershed moment begins with heart authenticity. God desires truth in our innermost being, not religious performance. He sees beyond our Sunday morning smiles into the genuine condition of our souls. The good news is that God doesn't just diagnose our heart condition—He offers transformation through Christ. Invite the Holy Spirit to reveal any areas of duplicity and ask Him to create in you an undivided heart that fears and reveres Him alone.
Day 2: Sowing and Reaping
Reading: Galatians 6:7-10; Hosea 10:12-13
Devotional: The principle is unchangeable: we reap what we sow. Just as planting strawberries never yields beans, sowing to our flesh cannot produce spiritual fruit. Israel used God's blessings selfishly, building altars to false gods while claiming to worship Him. Their harvest was judgment. Consider what you're planting in your life today. Are your choices, relationships, and priorities sowing seeds of righteousness or corruption? Every decision plants something. When we persistently choose sin while expecting God's blessing, we deceive ourselves. But when we submit to the Spirit's leading, sowing obedience and faith, we reap life abundant and eternal. The encouraging truth is that it's never too late to change what you're sowing. Today is a new day to plant seeds of righteousness, knowing that God will bring forth a harvest in due season.
Day 3: Who Do You Fear?
Reading: Deuteronomy 10:12-13; Proverbs 29:25
Devotional: Everyone fears something or someone. Israel stopped fearing God and began fearing what others thought, conforming to pagan practices to fit in. The question confronting us is simple but profound: whose opinion matters most? When we properly fear the Lord—revering His holiness, respecting His Word, standing in awe of His power—we find freedom from the enslaving fear of people. But when we fear rejection, criticism, or disapproval from others, we compromise truth and dilute our witness. The fear of man becomes a snare, causing us to silence our faith and conform to worldly patterns. Today, ask yourself honestly: Am I more concerned about God's approval or people's acceptance? The watching world needs Christians who fear God more than cancel culture, who value His eternal perspective over temporary popularity. Choose today to fear the Lord alone.
Day 4: God's Compassionate Heart
Reading: Hosea 11:8-9; 2 Peter 3:9
Devotional: Despite Israel's deep rebellion, God's heart overflowed with compassion. He asked, "How can I give you up?" revealing the divine struggle between justice and mercy. This is the heart of our God—not eager to punish, but patient, waiting for us to return. God takes no pleasure in judgment; His desire is that all would be saved. If you've wandered far from God, know that He hasn't given up on you. He's the father watching for the prodigal, ready to run and embrace you. His compassion is not weakness but the greatest strength—love that pursues despite rejection. Today, receive His compassion afresh. If you know Christ, let His heart shape yours toward those who don't yet know Him. Pray with urgency for lost loved ones. God is compassionate, but the day of salvation is now. Don't presume on His patience; respond to His love today.
Day 5: The Watershed Decision
Reading: John 14:6; Acts 4:12; 1 John 5:11-13
Devotional: Every person stands at a watershed moment—a dividing line where decisions determine eternal destiny. Like water flowing irreversibly east or west from a mountain peak, our choice regarding Jesus Christ sets the course of our eternity. There is no middle ground, no third option. Jesus declared Himself the exclusive way to the Father. Many find this offensive in our pluralistic age, but truth isn't determined by popularity. The stakes are eternal: everyone will live forever somewhere. The question is where. Have you personally trusted Jesus Christ as your Savior, or are you relying on good works, religious activity, or moral comparison? Salvation is a gift received by faith alone in Christ alone. If you've never made this decision, today is your watershed moment. Don't delay. If you know Christ, have you shared this life-changing truth with others? Eternity hangs in the balance. Choose life. Choose Jesus.
Day 1: The Condition of Our Hearts
Reading: Jeremiah 17:9-10; 1 Samuel 16:7
Devotional: God searches our hearts while we often focus on outward appearances. The people of Israel had hearts described as "false" and "devious"—appearing religious while harboring rebellion. Today, examine your heart honestly before the Lord. Are you serving God wholeheartedly, or is your heart divided between pleasing Him and pleasing others? The watershed moment begins with heart authenticity. God desires truth in our innermost being, not religious performance. He sees beyond our Sunday morning smiles into the genuine condition of our souls. The good news is that God doesn't just diagnose our heart condition—He offers transformation through Christ. Invite the Holy Spirit to reveal any areas of duplicity and ask Him to create in you an undivided heart that fears and reveres Him alone.
Day 2: Sowing and Reaping
Reading: Galatians 6:7-10; Hosea 10:12-13
Devotional: The principle is unchangeable: we reap what we sow. Just as planting strawberries never yields beans, sowing to our flesh cannot produce spiritual fruit. Israel used God's blessings selfishly, building altars to false gods while claiming to worship Him. Their harvest was judgment. Consider what you're planting in your life today. Are your choices, relationships, and priorities sowing seeds of righteousness or corruption? Every decision plants something. When we persistently choose sin while expecting God's blessing, we deceive ourselves. But when we submit to the Spirit's leading, sowing obedience and faith, we reap life abundant and eternal. The encouraging truth is that it's never too late to change what you're sowing. Today is a new day to plant seeds of righteousness, knowing that God will bring forth a harvest in due season.
Day 3: Who Do You Fear?
Reading: Deuteronomy 10:12-13; Proverbs 29:25
Devotional: Everyone fears something or someone. Israel stopped fearing God and began fearing what others thought, conforming to pagan practices to fit in. The question confronting us is simple but profound: whose opinion matters most? When we properly fear the Lord—revering His holiness, respecting His Word, standing in awe of His power—we find freedom from the enslaving fear of people. But when we fear rejection, criticism, or disapproval from others, we compromise truth and dilute our witness. The fear of man becomes a snare, causing us to silence our faith and conform to worldly patterns. Today, ask yourself honestly: Am I more concerned about God's approval or people's acceptance? The watching world needs Christians who fear God more than cancel culture, who value His eternal perspective over temporary popularity. Choose today to fear the Lord alone.
Day 4: God's Compassionate Heart
Reading: Hosea 11:8-9; 2 Peter 3:9
Devotional: Despite Israel's deep rebellion, God's heart overflowed with compassion. He asked, "How can I give you up?" revealing the divine struggle between justice and mercy. This is the heart of our God—not eager to punish, but patient, waiting for us to return. God takes no pleasure in judgment; His desire is that all would be saved. If you've wandered far from God, know that He hasn't given up on you. He's the father watching for the prodigal, ready to run and embrace you. His compassion is not weakness but the greatest strength—love that pursues despite rejection. Today, receive His compassion afresh. If you know Christ, let His heart shape yours toward those who don't yet know Him. Pray with urgency for lost loved ones. God is compassionate, but the day of salvation is now. Don't presume on His patience; respond to His love today.
Day 5: The Watershed Decision
Reading: John 14:6; Acts 4:12; 1 John 5:11-13
Devotional: Every person stands at a watershed moment—a dividing line where decisions determine eternal destiny. Like water flowing irreversibly east or west from a mountain peak, our choice regarding Jesus Christ sets the course of our eternity. There is no middle ground, no third option. Jesus declared Himself the exclusive way to the Father. Many find this offensive in our pluralistic age, but truth isn't determined by popularity. The stakes are eternal: everyone will live forever somewhere. The question is where. Have you personally trusted Jesus Christ as your Savior, or are you relying on good works, religious activity, or moral comparison? Salvation is a gift received by faith alone in Christ alone. If you've never made this decision, today is your watershed moment. Don't delay. If you know Christ, have you shared this life-changing truth with others? Eternity hangs in the balance. Choose life. Choose Jesus.
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