Daily Devo--Obadiah: Hope Restored

Daily Devo based on a sermon preached by Tim Bach, 1/11/26

Day 1: Opening Prayer: Pray for open hearts and minds to understand God's word and its relevance.

Scripture Reading: Obadiah 1:3

Daily Topic: The Danger of Pride Life Application

Follow-Up Exercise: Reflect on areas in your life where pride may be influencing your actions or decisions. Identify one practical step to cultivate humility this week.

Closing Prayer: Ask God to help you see yourself through His eyes and embrace humility.

Day 2: Opening Prayer: Seek God's wisdom and clarity as you delve into His word.

Scripture Reading: Obadiah 1:15

Daily Topic: Understanding the Day of the Lord

Life Application Follow-Up Exercise: Consider how the anticipation of God's justice impacts your daily choices. What changes can you incorporate in your life to live in readiness for His coming?

Closing Prayer: Pray for a heart that longs for justice and readiness for God's promises.

Day 3: Opening Prayer: Pray for the Holy Spirit's guidance and insights.

Scripture Reading: Galatians 6:7, Obadiah 1:15-18

Daily Topic: God's Justice and Our Actions

Life Application Follow-Up Exercise: Reflect on the principle of sowing and reaping. Identify a positive action you can sow this week that aligns with God's justice.

Closing Prayer: Invite God's guidance in sowing seeds that reflect His justice and love.

Day 4: Opening Prayer: Pray for a deep understanding of hope and restoration in God's promises.

Scripture Reading: Obadiah 1:17-21, Genesis 32:28 Daily Topic: Restoration and Hope

Life Application Follow-Up Exercise: Meditate on areas in your life where you seek restoration. Write a prayer or letter to God expressing your hopes and trust in His promises.

Closing Prayer: Thank God for His promises of restoration and hope, and ask for patience and faith as you await their fulfillment.

Day 5: Opening Prayer: Pray for a spirit of unity and peace.

Scripture Reading: Galatians 3:28, 2 Timothy 1:7

Daily Topic: Unity in Christ

Life Application Follow-Up Exercise: Think about barriers that may exist between you and others. Plan one action to promote unity and understanding in your community or church.

Closing Prayer: Ask God to help you live out the unity and peace offered through Jesus Christ and to break down barriers that divide us.