Devo for the Year 2026
As we say goodbye to 2025 and start 2026, I believe the word for the men of LifeMission is “Engage”. The word truly fits in with the call of all of us who profess to be Men of God. Throughout the bible, we see men who stepped up and engaged, and this engagement glorified God and spread His good news. David engaged in battle as he felt Goliath was dishonoring God. Daniel engaged with God through faith and prayer. Peter engaged anyone who would listen and showed them the path to salvation.
To be engaged is to participate in something or become involved in something. God created us to be engaged, to get involved. He wants us to be connected to him in a meaningful way. He wants us to be connected with other men as well as to a local body of believers. He also created us to engage with those who have not been saved.
On the last service of 2025, Pastor Zac brought the message and showed us how he engaged with God each morning. He also spoke about how much intentionality it takes to engage with our God consistently. His message should resonate with us all and hopefully will encourage us to prioritize our time with the Lord. The same intentionality is needed to engage with other men and with the church.
My challenge is this- Commit to engaging in 2026. Set aside time to just be with the Lord. Commit to a BrotherHood group or come to the BrotherHood Gatherings. Sign up to be on a serve team; it is an excellent opportunity to engage with others. The Kansas City Dream Center is always open for people who want to engage. Maybe go to Go Prayer nights or consider a missions trip. Just commit to engaging in 2026.
I leave you with this verse from Peter. It is taken from the message version, and I think it captures the essence of being engaged in God’s calling:
The end of all things is near. Therefore be alert and of sober mind so that you may pray. Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks the very words of God. If anyone serves, they should do so with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen. 1 Peter 4:7-11
Happy New Year, Friends!
Don’t forget to invite God into your day!
Topic for Study
Serving
Matthew 20:28
Philippians 2:3-4
Matthew 23:11
January Memory Verse:
Galatians 6:2
"Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ"