Monday Night Devotional (4/7)

1 John 2:15–17 ESV

15 Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. 16 For all that is in the world—the desires of the flesh and the desires of the eyes and pride of life—is not from the Father but is from the world. 17 And the world is passing away along with its desires, but whoever does the will of God abides forever.

We get so caught up in the world. Seeking affirmation from others, rather than solely seeking affirmation from Christ. Satan loves to deceive us. He’s been deceiving us humans since the Garden of Eden. What Satan likes to do is he likes to harm God’s creation, by distracting God’s creation from loving God.

What John is referring to as the world is the sinful. Sin is not of God, it is of the world. The desires of the flesh and the desires of the eyes and pride of life is all of the world. God hates those things. When we love sin, how can we love God? We cant, for we cannot serve two masters. That’s why John says “if anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him.” When fill our souls with the world, where is the space for the love of God? We need to go all i

✅ How to Craft a 2–5 Minute Devotional (Based on Full Preaching Outline)

1. Hook + Scripture (30–45 seconds)

Open with a hook: a relatable question, a brief story, a current event, or a heartfelt observation. Ex: “Have you ever felt like God was silent when you needed Him most?”

Read the passage: choose 1–3 verses max that clearly connect to one main idea.

Keep it focused. Don’t try to unpack too much.

2. Expose the Truth (1–2 minutes)

Explain briefly what’s happening in the text.

Give just enough context so the listener isn’t confused.

Draw out one clear truth.

Focus on a single idea—what is this passage showing us about God, ourselves, or the gospel?

“In this verse, David isn’t just complaining—he’s expressing raw faith. He’s not hiding his pain, but bringing it directly to God. That’s worship in real life.”

3. Exalt Christ + Apply It (1–1.5 minutes)

Connect to Christ or the gospel (even from the Old Testament).

Ask: How does this point me to Jesus? How does this deepen my love for Him or trust in His grace?

Application: What should the listener believe, feel, or do in response?

Keep it personal, relevant, and reflective.

End with a simple challenge or encouragement.

“So if your heart feels heavy today, don’t clean yourself up first—bring it to God honestly. That’s not weakness; that’s faith.”