MONDAY

THE CERTAINTY OF GOD’S JUDGMENT

Reading: Micah 1:6-7; Romans 2:4-6

Devotional: God's judgment is neither random nor reactive—it is deliberate, deserved, and always preceded by patient warning. Like the prophet Micah declared to Samaria, God announces consequences not out of cruelty but out of justice and holiness. Yet before His wrath, we always find His patience and long-suffering. He gives opportunity after opportunity for repentance. Consider how God has been patient with you, waiting for your return. His kindness is meant to lead us to repentance, not to presumption. Today, examine your heart: Are there areas where you've mistaken God's patience for approval? Don't wait until judgment comes—respond to His kindness now with genuine repentance and renewed devotion.

TUESDAY

PROSPERITY’S DANGEROUS ILLUSION

Reading: Proverbs 3:1-11; Deuteronomy 8:10-18

Devotional: Prosperity often clouds our spiritual vision, making us forget our dependence on God. Like ancient Israel, we can become so comfortable in blessing that we credit ourselves rather than our Creator. The wealthiest man who ever lived, Solomon, warned us: "Trust in the LORD with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding." When life is good, the temptation intensifies to rely on our own strength and wisdom. But true prosperity comes from acknowledging God in everything—not just in crisis, but especially in abundance. Today, inventory your blessings. For each one, consciously give God credit. Honor Him with your first fruits, not your leftovers, remembering that everything you have belongs to Him.

WEDNESDAY

THE GRIEF OF REVEALED SIN

Reading: Micah 1:8-9; Psalm 51:1-12

Devotional: Micah's response to God's judgment was striking—he wept, mourned openly, and walked barefoot. A heart aligned with God feels the weightiness of sin's consequences. The closer we draw to God's holiness, the heavier our hearts become over sin—both personal and corporate. This grief isn't condemnation; it's conviction designed to lead us to repentance. When David's sin was revealed, he didn't make excuses or minimize it—he cried out for cleansing. Has your heart become calloused toward sin? Do you rationalize rather than repent? God designed spiritual discomfort to produce proper response. Don't ignore that internal stress; let it drive you to the only One who can truly cleanse you.

THURSDAY

SIN’S SPREADING NATURE

Reading: Micah 1:10-15; James 1:13-15

Devotional: Sin never stays contained—it spreads like cancer from person to person, place to place, generation to generation. What began in Samaria crept through town after town until it reached even Jerusalem's gates, threatening the very temple of God. James describes this progression: desire conceives, gives birth to sin, and when full-grown, brings death. Unaddressed sin in your life doesn't just affect you; it impacts your family, your church, your community. Like lava flowing from a volcano, it slowly consumes everything in its path. Today, honestly assess: What sin have you left unchecked? What compromise have you tolerated? Don't wait for it to spread further. Confess it, renounce it, and seek accountability to prevent its destructive advance.

FRIDAY

THE PATH BACK HOME

Reading: Revelation 2:1-7; Luke 15:11-24

Devotional: The way back to God is always the same: repentance and returning to your first love. Like the church at Ephesus, we can do many good things while losing our passionate devotion to Christ. Like the prodigal son, we can wander far from home. But the beautiful truth is that God's arms remain open wide, waiting for our return. Repentance isn't just feeling sorry—it's turning around and walking back toward Him. It's remembering the height from which you've fallen and doing the things you did at first. Today is your opportunity for the ultimate do-over. Don't let pride, shame, or indifference keep you away. Return to your first love. God will cleanse, restore, and realign your heart. Then praise Him with an attitude of gratitude for His unfailing mercy.