Devotion That Leads To Mission

Devotion doesn’t end in the prayer closet—it begins there.

Devotion on Mission

Devotion doesn’t end in the prayer closet—it simply begins there.

I’ve spent the last few weeks talking about what it means to be devoted. (Check The Link For Others)
We are to be devoted in the drought.
Devoted in waiting. Devoted when it’s dry, when it’s quiet, when it’s costly. People who choose to be devoted in a world that loves to be busy.

But true devotion doesn’t stop with inner pausing. It’s not just meant for the quiet and calm. Yes it brings peace, but it also points us on mission.

It moves.
It breathes.
It shows up.

Because devotion isn’t just private—it’s purpose-filled.

Hiding Under a Bushel?

Recently I had a conversation with my daughter about the importance of being a light wherever she is, at school, at home, and with her friends. She has the light of Jesus within her, so she gets to share it to a world in the dark, while simultaneously not allowing others to dim that light. Something that we must all practice. So naturally, I had to go back to the old Sunday School song that still preaches:

“This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine…”

But somewhere along the way, many of us have become content with keeping the light safely tucked away.
Private faith is safe. Private devotion is comfortable.
But if your faith never steps outside your front door, is it really transforming your world?

We’re living in a moment where passive belief has replaced active faith.
Barna research shows that most self-identified Christians never move past the knowledge phase in their walk with God.

We enjoy learning about truth. We may even be devoted to dwelling and obtaining knowledge. But eventually, we must allow our knowledge to lead into action.

We know the truth… we just don’t always live it. We’ve studied the light. We’ve sung about the light. But when it’s time to be the light?

We’re tempted to hide it under a bushel.
No—this world needs it too much.

Devotion That Does

James 1:22 says:

“But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.”

Because if devotion never gets off the page and into the world—it’s incomplete.

Real devotion moves you.
It doesn’t just inform you, it transforms you.
It doesn’t just inspire prayer, it fuels purpose.
True devotion leads to action—into mission, into generosity, into lives beyond your own.

Think about the prophet Daniel in the Old Testament. He didn’t just have a private prayer life—he had a public witness. Even when the world told him to quiet down… to compromise… to bow down… he stayed devoted. And that devotion didn’t isolate him—it positioned him. To lead. To influence. To be a light in a very dark culture.

I believe the reward of shining our light is far greater than the risk.

Devotion That Risks

One of my favorite modern examples of lived-out devotion is Dietrich Bonhoeffer.
If you aren’t familiar with his story there are a ton of books and even a movie about his life story. But at the risk of simplifying his devoted life, we see a man committed to living a life on mission. Even in Nazi Germany, he didn’t just write theology—he lived it.

He chose resistance over retreat.
He chose truth over comfort.
His devotion to Christ led him to speak out against injustice, even when it cost him everything.

Now, most of us won’t face the same stakes Bonhoeffer did. But we still live in a world that desperately needs courageous Christians who live what they believe.

What Does Devotion Look Like This Week?

Let me ask you:
Where is God calling you to live out your devotion?

• Is it checking in on that neighbor who’s struggling?

• Is it serving in your church—not for applause, but because it’s who you are?

• Is it giving sacrificially?

• Is it sharing your story, your light, your faith with someone who desperately needs hope?

Devotion that never leads to mission isn’t complete.
And mission without devotion becomes burnout.

But when the two meet?
I believe we find the purpose and intention for which we are called to live.

Devotion isn’t just a moment. It’s movement.
It propels you forward—into purpose, into people, into impact.

So don’t stay still.
Don’t stay silent.
Let your light shine—not just in your heart, but through your actions, your words, and even your posture.

Live it out. Love it out. Let it out.

Because the world isn’t just waiting for a better sermon.
It’s ready and in need for devoted a people on mission.

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