A Spark of Hope - Daily Devotionals

The Real Value of Worth by Robert Chase

The Parable of the woman who misplaced a coin by Robert Chase

Luke 15

The Parable of the Talent by Robert Chase

Matthew 25 and Luke 19

The Parable of the Lost Sheep by Robert Chase.

Matthew 18 and Luke 15

Matthew 5-The blessed are those... By Robert Chase

Upholding Justice and Compassion

Action: Advocate for righteousness and show compassion as Jesus did.

Scriptures: Micah 6:8: "He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy.

Matthew 25:40: "Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.

James 1:27: "Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress.

Demonstrating Humility and Servanthood

of Action: Follow Jesus’ example of humility and serving others.

Scriptures:

Philippians 2:3-4: "Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility, value others above yourselves.

John 13:14-15: "Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another’s feet.

Mark 10:45: "For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve.

Living with Integrity and Authenticity

Core of Action: Demonstrate Christ’s truth through honesty and consistency.

Scriptures:

· Matthew 5:16: "Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds."

· Proverbs 10:9: "Whoever walks in integrity walks securely..."

· Colossians 3:23: "Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord."

Reflecting Christ’s Love to Others

Core of Action: Emulate Jesus’ unconditional love in all interactions.

Scriptures: John 13:34-35: A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.

1 Corinthians 13:4-7: "Love is patient, love is kind

1 John 4:19: "We love because he first loved us

Being a Beacon of Hope and Encouragement

Core of Action: Reflect Christ’s hope and encouragement to a hurting world.

Scriptures:

· 1 Peter 3:15: "Be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have."

· Romans 15:13: "May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him."

· 2 Corinthians 1:3-4: "The God of all comfort... comforts us in all our troubles..."