This Week: June 1-7
Little Pentecost
Little Pentecost In John 20:19–29, Jesus appears to His disciples after the resurrection, speaking peace into their fear and confusion. He breathes on them and says, “Receive the Holy Spirit.” In this intimate moment, we witness what some call the “Little Pentecost”—a personal imparting of God's ongoing presence to His followers.
“Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.” (John 20:29)
And then comes Thomas—doubting, yes, but also deeply human. His story is not one of shame, but of transformation. From skepticism comes a bold confession: “My Lord and my God.” Through Thomas, we see ourselves—the ones who weren’t in the room, the ones who come to believe through faith, not sight.
Table of Contents
Key Points:
- Thomas Represents Us All – His doubt is not weakness; it's a mirror. His honesty opens the way for a powerful encounter with Christ.
- The Holy Spirit Is an Intrinsic Gift – Given by Jesus, the Spirit dwells within us—our internal guide, motivator, and comforter.
- We Are Not Alone – The same Spirit that empowered the early disciples lives in us today, pushing us forward, comforting us in struggle, and anchoring us in God's love.
5-Day Devotional
Day 1: Peace in the Locked Room
Scripture Reference: John 20:19 "Jesus came and stood among them and said, 'Peace be with you.'"
Even in our most fearful and isolated moments, Christ enters our lives with peace.
Action Step: Identify a space in your life that feels “locked.” Invite God’s peace into that space.
Prayer Prompt: Jesus, meet me in the places where I’ve shut the doors. Speak peace into my fear.
Even in our most fearful and isolated moments, Christ enters our lives with peace.
Action Step: Identify a space in your life that feels “locked.” Invite God’s peace into that space.
Prayer Prompt: Jesus, meet me in the places where I’ve shut the doors. Speak peace into my fear.
Day 2: The Gift of the Spirit
Scripture Reference: John 20:22 "He breathed on them and said to them, 'Receive the Holy Spirit.'"
The Spirit is not earned—it’s received. A breath, a gift, a spark of God that never leaves us.
Action Step: Take three deep breaths today, using each as a moment to acknowledge the Spirit’s presence within you.
Prayer Prompt: Holy Spirit, fill me again. Help me notice Your presence in the everyday.
The Spirit is not earned—it’s received. A breath, a gift, a spark of God that never leaves us.
Action Step: Take three deep breaths today, using each as a moment to acknowledge the Spirit’s presence within you.
Prayer Prompt: Holy Spirit, fill me again. Help me notice Your presence in the everyday.
Day 3: Doubt and Belief
Scripture Reference: John 20:27 "Do not doubt but believe."
Doubt is not the enemy of faith. When brought before Jesus, it becomes a path to deeper belief.
Action Step: Write down one doubt or spiritual question. Offer it to God without shame or fear.
Prayer Prompt: Lord, I bring You my doubt. Help me find faith even in my questions.
Doubt is not the enemy of faith. When brought before Jesus, it becomes a path to deeper belief.
Action Step: Write down one doubt or spiritual question. Offer it to God without shame or fear.
Prayer Prompt: Lord, I bring You my doubt. Help me find faith even in my questions.
Day 4: Blessed Are Those Who Have Not Seen
Scripture Reference: John 20:29 "Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have come to believe."
Our faith doesn’t depend on proof—it depends on trust. And Jesus calls that blessed.
Action Step: Reflect on a time you trusted God without knowing the outcome. How did your faith grow?
Prayer Prompt: Jesus, thank You for calling me blessed even when I cannot see clearly.
Our faith doesn’t depend on proof—it depends on trust. And Jesus calls that blessed.
Action Step: Reflect on a time you trusted God without knowing the outcome. How did your faith grow?
Prayer Prompt: Jesus, thank You for calling me blessed even when I cannot see clearly.
Day 5: The Spirit That Sends
Scripture Reference: John 20:21 "As the Father has sent me, so I send you."
We are sent with purpose, filled with Spirit, called to live out God’s love in the world.
Action Step: Do one thing today that reflects God’s love—an act of kindness, service, or encouragement.
Prayer Prompt: God, send me. Let Your Spirit move through me for someone else’s good.
We are sent with purpose, filled with Spirit, called to live out God’s love in the world.
Action Step: Do one thing today that reflects God’s love—an act of kindness, service, or encouragement.
Prayer Prompt: God, send me. Let Your Spirit move through me for someone else’s good.
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