November 10, 2025 | Daily Devotional | Come and See - Join the Movement by Byron McWilliams
Day 1: The Cost of Following Christ
Reading: Luke 14:25-33
Devotional:
Jesus never promised an easy road—He promised a worthy one. Before James and John requested positions of honor, they failed to count the cost of discipleship. Today, examine your own walk with Christ. Are you following Him for what you can gain, or for what you can give? True discipleship requires surrendering our rights, our ambitions, and our comfort. It means taking up our cross daily. The veterans we honor understood sacrifice—they counted the cost and served anyway. As followers of Christ, we're called to the same selfless devotion. What is Jesus asking you to surrender today? Don't rush past this question. Sit with it. Let the Holy Spirit reveal areas where you're still holding back, where consumerism has crept into your faith.
Day 2: The Servant's Heart
Reading: Philippians 2:1-11
Devotional:
Christ Jesus, though God Himself, "came not to be served, but to serve." This radical reversal of worldly values defines Kingdom living. Paul reminds us that Jesus emptied Himself, taking the form of a servant. He found the worst seat in the house—a criminal's cross—and made it His throne of grace. Where are you seeking position instead of service? The path to greatness in God's Kingdom runs downward, not upward. It leads to the forgotten, the overlooked, the tasks no one else wants. Ask God today to show you one specific way you can serve without recognition, without applause, without personal gain. Then do it quietly, joyfully, as unto the Lord. This is the revolution Jesus started—a movement of selfless love that changes everything.
Day 3: Drinking the Cup
Reading: Matthew 26:36-46
Devotional:
In Gethsemane, Jesus faced the cup of God's wrath—the weight of humanity's sin. When James and John confidently declared, "We are able," they had no idea what they were claiming. Yet Jesus knew they would indeed drink a cup of suffering for His name. Persecution would come. Sacrifice would be required. James would be the first apostle martyred; John would endure exile. But neither would bear our sins—only Jesus could drain that cup completely. Today, reflect on what Christ endured for you. He didn't just suffer physically; He experienced separation from the Father so you never would have to. Your trials, while real and painful, are not the cup of God's wrath. That cup has been emptied. Completely. Forever. How does knowing this change your perspective on your current struggles?
Day 4: Unity in the Family
Reading: Ephesians 4:1-16
Devotional:
When James and John made their selfish request, division immediately erupted among the twelve. Consumer-driven Christianity always produces fractured fellowship. The other ten weren't indignant because the request was wrong—they were upset they didn't ask first. How often does jealousy, selfish ambition, or comparison steal our joy and divide God's family? Paul pleads for unity—one body, one Spirit, one hope, one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father. This unity isn't uniformity; it's found in our shared mission to serve Christ and one another. Examine your heart today. Are you contributing to unity or division in your church family? Is there someone you've been jealous of, someone you've judged, someone you need to reconcile with? Take that step today. The watching world will know we're Christians by our love.
Day 5: Your Gifted Purpose
Reading: 1 Peter 4:7-11
Devotional:
You are gifted by God. Say it aloud: "I am gifted by God." Not for your own consumption, but for contribution to His Kingdom. Every believer has received gifts—not to hoard, but to steward. Not to build personal kingdoms, but to advance God's movement. Peter's instruction is clear: use your gift to serve one another. Perhaps you've been sitting on the sidelines, consuming sermons, programs, and ministries without contributing. Or maybe you're exhausted from serving in your own strength rather than His grace. Today, ask God to reveal or confirm your spiritual gifts. Then ask Him where He wants you to deploy them. It might be greeting at the door, singing in the choir, serving in children's ministry, or visiting the lonely. Whatever it is, when you serve from your gifting, you'll discover something beautiful: you feel more connected, more alive, more like the person God created you to be. The family needs you. Will you contribute?
Closing Prayer for the Week:
Heavenly Father, transform me from a consumer into a contributor. Help me count the cost of following Jesus and pay it gladly. Give me the servant's heart of Christ, who gave everything for me. When suffering comes, remind me that Jesus has already drunk the cup of Your wrath on my behalf. Unite me with my brothers and sisters in selfless love. Show me my gifts and where You want me to serve. I am Yours completely. Use me for Your glory. In Jesus' name, Amen.