Made New: A 15–Day Devotional on Colossians 3 With Jada EdwardsSample

Sometimes our suffering drives us to look for an escape or assurance that things won’t remain painful. In today’s devotional, Jada will encourage us to lean into God’s promise that Jesus is returning.

Reflect

This life, with all its difficulties, is not all there is. God has good, eternal plans for us. What situations or struggles make you long for a better day? What do you imagine that better day in the future will look like?

Jada and her husband spent years anticipating a move to Jamaica. Their expectation led them to live frugally, ready to leave everything behind. In the same way, she said, our hope for God’s future should change the way we live and think today. In what ways should your secure future with God impact your life now? Which aspects of your life do you think need to align more closely with your future hope?

Respond

Our hope in Christ should put the joys and sorrows of life into perspective. The promise of our eternal future with Jesus allows us to enjoy the highs and endure the lows in this life without becoming distracted or beaten down. In Christ, our future is a sure thing that keeps us grounded in this life.

Take some time today to reflect on the high and low moments of your week. Consider how you can find comfort in the promise of Christ’s return, no matter your circumstances.