Below you will find some devotions that we hope will encourage you and strengthen your faith. We hope to publish as many as needed. May God bless you on your journey!
Devotion for Teens
One key truth: Jesus is the promised Messiah.
When John, who was in prison, heard about the deeds of the Messiah, he sent his disciples to ask him, “Are you the one who is to come, or should we expect someone else?”
Jesus replied, “Go back and report to John what you hear and see: The blind receive sight, the lame walk, those who have leprosy are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the good news is proclaimed to the poor. Blessed is anyone who does not stumble on account of me.”
Matthew 11:2-6
Jesus Is the One
Charlotte didn’t know what to think anymore. But that hadn’t always been the case.
Charlotte grew up in a strong Christian home. Church every Sunday. Christian school since kindergarten. Her faith used to feel rock solid—unshakeable. Used to.
Over the last year of high school, she could actually feel herself slipping. Skipping church became easy. She always had an excuse. Her prayer life faded. Her Bible sat untouched while she doomscrolled on TikTok until 2 a.m. She wondered: “Am I outgrowing my faith… or is something wrong with me?”
Then came the hits:
- Her boyfriend of two years dumped her without warning.
- School stress exploded.
- Her grandma’s cancer got worse.
It was all too much. One night she curled up on her bed sobbing and whispered into the darkness: “Where are you, God? Who even are you?”
If you’ve been there before, you’re not alone. Charlotte isn’t the only one to ask those questions.
John the Baptist—yes, that John the Baptist—asked the same thing.
He was locked in prison on false charges. He knew he might die there. The bold, fearless preacher was suddenly wondering if he had gotten everything wrong. So he sent his disciples to Jesus with the question: “Are you the One?”
Was John doubting? Were his disciples doubting? Either way—it’s a question even the strongest Christians ask at some point.
So what’s the answer then? Is Jesus really the One? Listen to the Lord’s response. “Go back and report to John what you hear and see: The blind receive sight, the lame walk, those who have leprosy are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the good news is proclaimed to the poor. Blessed is anyone who does not stumble on account of me.”
Don’t stumble over Jesus! Look at what he has done! He showed love and compassion. He showed power and might. He healed. He helped. He raised the dead. He proclaimed good news.
Still not enough? Look at what else Jesus has done! He lived perfectly. He carried our sin. He died in our place. He suffered death and hell. He rose from the dead.
Still not enough? Look at what else Jesus has done! He called you to faith by the gospel. He made you God’s child through baptism. He gives you forgiveness with his body and blood. He guarantees you life in heaven.
Doubts happen, even to the “best” of believers. But don’t despair. Don’t hide. Lift your eyes and look at Jesus. Look at what he’s said. Look at what he’s done.
He is the One! He is the Messiah!
He is your Savior.
Prayer:
Lord Jesus, sometimes my faith falters and fails while doubts fill my mind. Help me to see clearly on the pages of Scripture what you have done for me and for all people. Fill me with confident faith so I always trust that you are my Savior. Help me to remember that soon you will come back for me. Trusting this good news I pray, “Come, Lord Jesus.” Amen.
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