Day 1: Every Great Story Has a Hero
Romans 1:16 (NIV)
“For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes.”
Reflection:
Everyone loves a great story—especially when good triumphs over evil. Deep down, we all know the world is not as it should be. The Bible tells us a story bigger than any movie: a story of creation, fall, redemption, and restoration.
Salvation isn’t a random religious idea—it’s the central story of humanity and God’s loving rescue plan for us.
Questions to Ponder:
How have you seen the “good vs. evil” theme resonate in your favourite stories?
What part of God’s story excites you the most?
Prayer:
“Father, open my eyes to see my life within Your great story. Help me to understand the depth of salvation You offer.”
Day 2: What Went Wrong?
Romans 3:23 (NIV)
“For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.”
Reflection:
Genesis paints a picture of a perfect beginning: humans walking with God in peace and joy. But rebellion shattered that harmony. Sin wasn’t just a bad choice; it was a break in the relationship between humanity and God.
Today, we live in a world shaped by that brokenness—division, injustice, death, and spiritual emptiness. We need salvation because sin has left us spiritually dead and separated from the One who gives life.
Questions to Ponder:
In what ways do you personally experience the brokenness of the world?
How does acknowledging the fall deepen your appreciation for salvation?
Prayer:
“Lord, I confess my brokenness. Thank You that You did not leave us in our sin but made a way for restoration.”
Day 3: God’s Rescue Mission
John 3:16 (NIV)
“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”
Reflection:
When humanity could not save itself, God sent Jesus. Salvation is not about us climbing up to God; it’s about God coming down to rescue us.
At the cross, Jesus took our punishment. Through His resurrection, He opened the door to new life.
Salvation is not achieved by our effort—it is a gift to be received through faith.
Questions to Ponder:
Why is it important to realize that salvation is a gift, not something we earn?
How does the cross show both God’s justice and His love?
Prayer:
“Jesus, thank You for stepping into my brokenness to rescue me. Help me trust not in my works but in Your finished work on the cross.”
Day 4: Saved Into Something New
Ephesians 2:10 (NIV)
“For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.”
Reflection:
God’s plan is bigger than simply saving us from something; it’s saving us into a brand-new life!
In Christ, we are not just rescued—we are restored. We are given a new identity, a new family (the Church), a new purpose, and a future full of hope. Salvation isn’t the finish line—it’s the starting line of a new journey.
Questions to Ponder:
Are you living like someone who has been restored and sent on mission?
What new purpose is God calling you to walk in today?
Prayer:
“Father, thank You for giving me a new life in Christ. Help me to live fully into the identity, community, and mission You have called me to.”
Day 5: Your Story in God’s Story
Revelation 21:5 (NIV)
“He who was seated on the throne said, ‘I am making everything new!’”
Reflection:
The story isn’t over yet. God is actively restoring all things—and one day, He will fully renew creation.
In the meantime, we are invited to live as agents of hope in a broken world, pointing people to the ultimate restoration to come.
You have a part in God’s great story. Your life, your testimony, and your invitation to others matter.
Questions to Ponder:
Where do you see God making things new in your life?
Who can you invite into God’s story this week?
Prayer:
“Lord, let me live with hope, courage, and purpose. Use my life to invite others into Your grand story of redemption and restoration.”
Summary Reflection:
Remember
Salvation is the story we were made for.
You are not just saved from sin—you are saved into a new life.
Live each day in light of this great and glorious rescue story!