Daily Devo 03/17/2026

Reading: Isaiah 49:1-6; Ephesians 3:1-12

Devotional: For generations, God's full plan remained a mystery. The Jewish people anticipated a Messiah, but few understood that salvation would extend equally to all nations. Paul reveals this glorious truth: Christ in you—regardless of your background, ethnicity, or past—is the hope of glory.
You are not a second-class citizen in God's kingdom. Whether Jew or Gentile, rich or poor, educated or simple, you have equal access to the Father through Christ. The same Holy Spirit that empowered the apostles dwells in you. This is not about your pedigree or performance; it's about Christ's presence within you.
The "mutts" of the world are welcomed into God's family with the same love and inheritance as anyone else. There is no hierarchy in His grace.

Reflection: Do you ever feel like a spiritual second-class citizen? How does knowing that Christ dwells equally in all believers change your perspective?

Application: Reach out to someone you've considered "different" from you and intentionally build a bridge of fellowship.