Devotional Guide for Thursday, October 5

Ephesians 2:1-5

Reflect
You never have to wonder what Paul is really thinking. He just comes right out and tells us how it is(was).
Verses 1-3 gives us a bleak view of life, especially a life that is following the ways of the world, which we have all been guilty of at one point or another in our life.

And then we come to verse 4 and the big “BUT” that makes all the difference in our lives. “But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy…” (v4). God’s great love for us means we don’t have to live in the reality of verses 1-3.

If you have accepted the grace God has extended to you through Jesus and have asked Jesus to be your Lord and Saviour, you can experience a life that is alive with Christ. Take some time today to reflect on the gracious gift God has extended to you and thank God for it.

Pastor Terry

Pray for Taylor Seminary, Kairos University
Over the past several years, God has been revealing a new, exciting vision for the future of theological education in the NAB Conference by weaving together Taylor Seminary and Sioux Falls Seminary. What began as the “Kairos Project” in 2014, ultimately led to the launch of Kairos University in 2022. Programs offered through Kairos University are designed for individuals who are actively engaged in ministry and/or desire to integrate their faith and work,  including BA in Christian Thought and Practice, Master of Divinity, Master of Arts, Master of Arts in Counseling, Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy, Doctor of Ministry, Doctor of Professional Counseling, Doctor of Theology, and Training in Spiritual Direction. Since 2014, the number of NAB students enrolled in Kairos University has more than tripled and there are now over twenty NAB mentors working with students around the world!