Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Luke 5:6

While Abram waited for his promised child, an alternative to the covenant was born named Ishmael. Ishmael is a metaphor for things that 'anesthetize' us from the pain of waiting too long for God's promises. When God's promises seem far to reach, and our patience seems exhausted, how can we hold on to God's Word while we wait? What substitutes have you welcomed in place of God’s best?

Jesus called His disciples, and Jesus called Paul. Has Jesus called you? Join Pete Briscoe for a 5-day day look at how you can discern the call of Christ today—by rediscovering how Jesus has always invited people to partner with Him in Gospel ministry.

WHAT IS MY CALLING? It is a question wrestled with in every stage of life. You might know that God has a plan for you, but how do you know what it is? These five days will apply God’s word to help you understand how God is calling you.

How can I be confident in taking the next steps in my calling? As we move forward in our calling, it will be tested, and even though our circumstances will change, our calling in God remains the same. These five days will apply God’s word to help you understand how God is calling you.

At some point in our lives, we all find ourselves in a boat in the middle of a lake. We might be there due to a job loss or the death of a loved one. Maybe disability, divorce, or financial insecurity has stranded us. And that’s when our transformation begins. Jesus is still Lord over the water, and this flood might just be a path to abundance.

While Jesus walked on earth, He performed more miracles than we’ll know about. He healed the sick, brought people back to life, and did unimaginable acts that left onlookers speechless. In this Plan, we’ll learn about five miracles Jesus performed and the truths from them that we can apply to our lives.

We live in a world that equates success with status, money, power, position, and influence. However, this is not the success that our heavenly father desires for us. In this plan we will explore what success looks like from God's point of view.

Discover how to integrate your faith into your work. When we allow our faith and relationship with God to be evident in all we do, we find incredible power and true purpose in our work. This 5-day plan will walk you through five important steps you can take to unleash your faith at work so you can experience living a truly integrated life for the glory of God.

In 100 carefully selected passages from the Bible, you will discover who Jesus is and why he is so significant – even life-transforming. Through both Old and New Testament readings, you will discover why God sent Jesus, what Jesus taught, how he treated people, why he did miracles, the meaning of his death, the significance of his resurrection, and what the Bible says about his second coming.

Growing in Christ and helping others do the same sums up discipleship. Do you wonder what that looks like? You’re not alone. Most people either haven’t heard of “discipleship” or lack confidence in how to do it. Over the next five days, we’ll see how Jesus invited His friends (disciples) to follow Him and what this means for us. We’ll provide simple next steps for following Jesus with your friends.

The world is battling fierce storms on many fronts. How do we remain steady, unfazed, fortified, and resilient in the turbulent times we’re living through? This 5-day devotional explores some Biblical reminders and life-giving habits, disciplines, and strategies to help navigate the way forward with equanimity.

It's possible to live a wholehearted life — to love, trust, and follow God with all your heart. But with so many things competing for our attention and our affection, it can be hard to put God first. This 5-day plan will offer a guide on how to surrender your life to Jesus each day and begin to live wholeheartedly.

This Holy Week, we'll journey through some of the stories of people in the Bible who walked with Jesus through His life, death, and resurrection. We’ll learn lessons from them as we open our minds and hearts to believing that just because something ends doesn’t mean there isn’t something else in store. Even in the midst of loss, hurt, and disappointment, God’s not done yet. There’s more to the story.

This study will encourage you to carry the mantle placed on you by the Holy Spirit. It is time for you to run with the big dream the Lord has placed in your spirit. You don’t need to wait or delay. He has mantled you for greatness! This message is from Joshua Giles – author, pastor, and founder of Kingdom Embassy Worship Center, and the Mantled Network.

Being a fisher of people is a matter of vision – the vision that God gave us through Jesus Christ. Jesus came, performed His ministry, died, rose, and ascended to heaven. Throughout this wonderful work, the Lord chose people to continue what He began. Today, the Lord is still looking for someone to continue His work. Are you up to the challenge?

Imagine for a moment an indescribable peace. A peace so strong and deep that no words are satisfactory to describe it. This is what Jesus offers as you battle financial anxiety. This 5-day devotional is designed to give you the scriptural framework to be victorious over financial anxiety in your life. Guided by various scriptures with unique insights, this devotion is built to equip you with lasting peace.

Throughout the Gospels, Jesus extends an invitation to would-be followers to walk with Him, observe all He would do and say, and ultimately give up their lives to advance His Kingdom. In this reading plan, we will look at four different accounts where Jesus extended an invitation to "Follow Me," how each person responded to Jesus' offer, and what their responses mean for us today.

In the “What Do You Want From Me?” Bible study, we’re going to take a closer look at Peter's redemption in John 21 and discover five things Jesus wants from His followers: 1. Humility; 2. Time; 3. Love; 4. Boldness; 5. Contentment. Prayerfully, this study will serve as a reminder for faithful disciples of Jesus as well as a roadmap for those seeking a deeper relationship with Him!

In a world that values polish over vulnerability, we’re reclaiming the power of awkwardness. Isn’t it interesting how we love and appreciate awkwardness in others yet fight it off when we feel it in ourselves? Moms self-report loneliness in staggering statistics, probably because they feel no one truly knows the truest version of themselves. And there’s only one way to make that happen—by getting awkward.

At the start and middle of every year, we come together to pray and fast to know God more. He has called us to be set apart for Him. This encompasses everything we do and is demonstrated in how we honor Him and make disciples in our campuses, communities, and every nation. Together, let’s reflect on the finished work of Christ on the cross and see how we can live out the gospel every day.

Jesus is the light that dispels our darkness! This is part five of eight in the" Jesus, I Need You" series by Thistlebend, focusing on drawing closer to Jesus. The plans in this series can be done in any order. See also" Jesus, I Need You" (companion prayer).

This 6-day reading plan features devotions for women excerpted from the NIV Bible for Women. Devotions will help you reflect on God’s Word as it relates to our lives as women and the the many and varied roles we play.

Jesus has much to say about our money and possessions. This 6-day walk will take you into His heart as you explore how He wants you to live, lead, and influence people, particularly in regards to how you handle your money and possessions.

On the opposite side of the thrill of victory, there is always an equally disappointing agony of defeat. In this Museum of the Bible reading plan, we take a look at some moments where the Bible helped sports stars such as U.S. Olympic swimmer Missy Franklin, MLB pitcher Mariano Rivera and NFL quarterback Russell Wilson deal with failure and loss. 

There are several accounts in God’s word where Divine Switches occurred. God’s power in Divine Switches can happen in one’s health, career, mindset, relationship, and family. When God Divinely Switches your situation, age, gender, and one’s background can’t thwart God’s plan. No longer live defined by your past, or by someone’s thoughts regarding you, understand that a Divine Switch can suddenly happen when you align with God.