Grace Lutheran Church BCC

06/23/2026

Devotion for Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Jeffray Greene
June 23, 2026
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“Truly I say to you, I will never again drink of the fruit of the vine until that day when I drink it new in the kingdom of God.” After singing a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives” (Mark 14:25-26).

All that God gives is given with purpose. The kingdom will be finally put into place when Christ has brought all things into subjection and laid them at the Father’s feet. Jesus will subject the hearts of the faithful to willingly bow down in obedient submission to the Father’s will just as He did by going to the cross. Until the end of this age, the battle rages on, but those who come in faith are at peace through Him.

Dear Savior, help me to understand simply the goodness You have given through the sacrifice of Your life for ours. You have come so that we may be reconciled to You, Holy Trinity. Create in me a new and clean heart that follows the path of Christ my Savior and willingly submits to Your will, Heavenly Father, in all situations. Guide me, Holy Spirit, away from rebellion and into the truth which You have spoken.

Lord Jesus, You are still at work in me as well as those around me who live in the faith which You give to all who see the light of Your presence. Guide me in this faith in order that I may learn how to live faithfully all the days which You give me. Continue to teach me all that this means as You implant those lessons which You have given me to learn. Help me to be faithful to You, my Savior. Amen.

06/22/2026

Matthew 6:33 ESV
[33] But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.

Matthew 6:33 with Axis

06/22/2026

Devotion for Monday, June 22, 2026

By Jeffray Greene

“And when He had taken a cup and given thanks, He gave it to them, and they all drank from it. And He said to them, “This is My blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many” (Mark 14:23-24).

Jesus, the One who possesses the future, gives us His last will as the Messiah before His crucifixion. “This is my blood, poured out for many.” “Drink this and my life is yours,” Jesus is saying. He is taking our death that we deserve so that we may have His life. He who is life, is giving us His life. As many as partake, He gives us the power of His life so that we may live. He is the tree of life. All who partake of Him will live.

Almighty Father, I know that the church has made a ritual of this, but it is so much more. It gets to the heart of what You are doing for all who believe. Yes, we receive it in the ritual of the church, but this is personal, between me and Thee. Lead me out of the selfish heart that just goes through the motions to realize, at least in part, that You are creating in me the very image of Jesus my Savior.

Lord Jesus, in a lifetime of participating in this sacrament, I still find great mystery in all that this means. Help me to move beyond my limited thinking to realize that You are doing so much more, not only in this, but in all my life. Guide me to learn how to be faithful and trust You above all things. You alone are my Lord and Savior. Lead me to follow You always. Amen.

06/21/2026

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06/21/2026

Devotion for Sunday, June 21, 2026

By Jeffray Greene

“While they were eating, He took some bread, and after a blessing He broke it, and gave it to them, and said, “Take it; this is My body” (Mark 14:22).

Our Savior has given His body for us. Let your body be exchanged for His body. Give up your body to have His body become yours. He literally gives His life to you. Take Him in and become like Christ. In the mystery of the faith, the Lord will do what He does with your submission. His will, not yours. He gives you love so that you might be able to give yourself up for Him in love.

Lord, the taking and eating is one of the things You have commanded us to do. More than a ritual or rite, You are doing something through what You have commanded. So many have argued over the ages about how this is done and what this is. I too have joined in the debates. Help me to learn first how to obey all that You command, knowing that You are preparing me to be with You forever.

Lord Jesus, prepare my heart so that each time communion is offered I may come to You knowing that You are ministering to me personally. Lead me to have a humble heart, eagerly awaiting the next step of faith. Guide me according to Your purpose to walk with You each step of the way, obeying what You have commanded and learning to love You and my neighbor. Amen.

06/21/2026

Psalm 103:13 ESV
[13] As a father shows compassion to his children, so the Lord shows compassion to those who fear him.

Psalm 103:13 with Impactus Men's Ministry

06/20/2026

Join us tonight and every Saturday from 6 to 8pm. Loads of laughs and fun! Board games, Dominoes, Card games, checkers, Battleship, Uno ( we have also have Uno Flip which gets hysterically crazy) What do you meme? Rummikube, and many others. We have kids games and a cool video game they can try!. Bring your favorite game. Come grab some Coffee,Tea, snacks and join the fun and don't miss out!
18994 E. Black st.

06/20/2026

Devotion for Saturday, June 20, 2026

By Jeffray Greene

“For the Son of Man is to go just as it is written of Him; but woe to that man by whom the Son of Man is betrayed! It would have been good for that man if he had not been born” (Mark 14:21).

Those who follow the Lord will be forgiven their sin. Those who continue demanding that things be the way they want them to be are given a dire warning. Woe to the one who rejects the salvation of the Lord. Be led not by Your desires, but by the truth which has been revealed to you in scripture. The Lord has come to save all who will live in the salvation He offers. Those who continue in rebellion remain in the condemnation into which we all were born.

Lord and God Almighty, without Your salvation, we continue on the path of condemnation. To reject You is to betray the salvation You have given us. Lead Your faithful children to remain true to the salvation You have given us by grace through faith. Good Shepherd, open our eyes to see more clearly the truth that You alone are the only hope there is for all who come to believe the truth that You are the One who has come to gather the wandering sheep of this world.

Come, Holy Spirit, and minister to my heart. Help me not betray the love You have poured into my heart. Keep me in humbleness, willing to serve as I have been served. Take me far from the temptation of thinking that I can do as I please, knowing that to love my neighbor means caring for them as You have cared for me. Lead me deeper into the faith You have given me. Amen.

06/20/2026

1 John 1:9 ESV
[9] If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

1 John 1:9 with MomCo

06/19/2026

Join us tommorow night and every Saturday from 6 to 8pm. Loads of laughs and fun! Board games, Dominoes, Card games, checkers, Battleship, Uno ( we have also have Uno Flip which gets hysterically crazy) What do you meme? Rummikube, and many others. We have kids games and a cool video game they can try!. Bring your favorite game. Come grab some Coffee,Tea, snacks and join the fun and don't miss out!
18994 E. Black st.