Author: rstores
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Day 7: One Crown. One Throne. One King.
A 7-day devotional “One Crown. One Throne. One King” Day 7: One Crown. One Throne. One King. Theme: The call to wholehearted allegiance Key Thought: There is only one rightful King, and He deserves our full devotion. Scripture: “For God is the King of all the earth.” — Psalm 47:7 Reflection:We live in a world of competing kingdoms—political, cultural,…
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Day 6: The bowed knee
A 7-day devotional “One Crown. One Throne. One King” Day 6: The bowed knee Theme: The inevitability of Christ’s lordship Key Thought: Every knee will bow — willingly or reluctantly. Scripture: “At the name of Jesus every knee should bow.” — Philippians 2:10 Reflection:The world debates who has power, who rules, and who decides. Yet Scripture makes it clear:…
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Day 5: The only true King
A 7-day devotional “One Crown. One Throne. One King” Day 5: The only true King Theme: Christ’s supreme authority Key Thought: Jesus alone is King of Kings. Scripture: “On His robe and on His thigh he has a name written: King of kings and Lord of lords.” — Revelation 19:16 Reflection:Many rise to power, but only One reigns forever.…
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Day 4: Created for worship
A 7-day devotional “One Crown. One Throne. One King” Day 4: Created for worship Theme: Our true purpose Key Thought: We were created to worship God and bring Him glory. Scripture: “Everyone who is called by my name, whom I created for my glory.” — Isaiah 43:7 Reflection:We often search for identity, purpose, and fulfillment, forgetting the simple truth:…
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Day 3: The throne of self
A 7-day devotional “One Crown. One Throne. One King” Day 3: The throne of self Theme: Our personal rebellion Key Thought: We all build our own thrones unless the gospel breaks our pride. Scripture: “Each of us has turned to our own way.” — Isaiah 53:6 Reflection:Our rebellion is often subtle. We claim we want “no king,” yet we…
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Day 2: The Illusion of earthly kings
A 7-day devotional “One Crown. One Throne. One King” Day 2: The illusion of earthly kings Theme: False hope in human leadership Key Thought: Earthly leaders promise much but deliver little compared to God. Scripture: “Do not put your trust in princes.” — Psalm 146:3 Reflection:Israel longed for a king to solve their problems. We often do the same—looking…
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Day 1: The King we rejected
A 7-day devotional “One Crown. One Throne. One King” Day 1: The King we rejected Theme: Humanity’s first rebellion Key Thought: Rejecting God as King is humanity’s oldest pattern. Scripture: “They have rejected me from being king over them.” — 1 Samuel 8:7 Reflection:Israel’s demand for a human king was not merely political — it was spiritual. It revealed…
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No Thrones. No Crowns. No Kings. Really?
1 Samuel 8 (written around 1050 BC) records the moment when God’s people—the nation of Israel—rejected God as their King and demanded an earthly king to judge them “like all the other nations.” In verse 7, God tells the prophet Samuel, “Obey the voice of the people in all that they say to you, for…
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Day 7 Be Humble and Gracious (Your New BHAG)
A 7-day devotional “Ambitious for a Quiet Life” Day 7: Be Humble and Gracious (Your New BHAG) Key Thought: Lasting ambition is rooted in humility.Scripture: “Humble yourselves before the Lord, and He will lift you up.” — James 4:10Reflection: The world says “go higher.” Jesus says “go lower.” True greatness grows in humility, grace, and trust.Call to Action: Do one unseen act…
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Day 6 Listening before Speaking
A 7-day devotional “Ambitious for a Quiet Life” Day 6: Listening before Speaking Key Thought: Wisdom begins with restraint.Scripture: “Be quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger.” — James 1:19Reflection: Quiet faith doesn’t mean silence—it means discernment. Listening opens doors that pride closes.Call to Action: In one conversation today, focus fully on understanding before replying.Prayer:Holy Spirit, give me…
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