Grace Journal Table of Contents

After the resurrection, Jesus meets the disciples by the sea. They do not recognize Him until they obey His word. Peter is restored publicly and recommissioned, then immediately shifts his attention to John’s future — and Jesus redirects him: “What is that to you? You follow Me.” Imperfect disciples, still called. Restoration, then assignment.

Seeing may be believing to the world, but in John 20:19–31 Jesus blesses those who believe without seeing. Thomas’s moment of doubt becomes a window into Christ’s mercy—not disqualification. This devotional explores belief before evidence, includes a simple prayer, and ends with journal prompts.

Mary arrived in the dark and left with a message. John 20:1–18 shows us how the risen Christ is recognized by His voice, not just by sight. When faith outruns understanding, and love lingers in the dark, resurrection turns mourning into a mission.

When the crowds disappeared, Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus stepped forward. John 19:31–42 reminds us that some of the boldest acts of faith happen after the noise fades. Obedience in the dark is not wasted — it often positions us for what God is about to reveal.

John 19:17–30 shows us that Jesus did not lose His life — He completed His mission. His words “It is finished” were a declaration of victory, not defeat. This devotional reflects on how the completed work of Christ still speaks into our daily battles, our identity, and our confidence before God.

When Pilate claimed authority to crucify Jesus, the Lord reminded him that all power comes from above. John 19:1–16 reveals that even in suffering, Jesus remained fully in control. This devotional invites us to trust God’s authority when life feels unjust and to remember—our surrender is not weakness, it’s worship.

Paul’s prayer in Colossians 1:9–14 teaches us how to use God’s own words as our guide in prayer. When we ask to be filled with His wisdom, strengthened by His power, and to walk worthy of His call, our lives begin to reflect His heart. Pray these words over yourself and those you love today.

By a courtyard fire and in the governor’s hall, John 18:15–40 contrasts human fear with holy courage. Peter denies; Jesus bears witness to the truth. This devotional calls us to honest allegiance to the King whose kingdom is not of this world.

In John 18:1–14, Jesus meets betrayal and force with authority and surrender. He steps forward, covers His disciples, commands Peter to sheathe the sword, and accepts the Father’s cup. This devotional shows how to trade control for obedience and walk steady under pressure.

In John 17:20–26, Jesus prays for all who would believe: be one, share His glory, show the world a believable love, and live with the confidence that we will be with Him. This devotional shows how to walk that out today.

In John 17:1–19, Jesus prays for glory, eternal life, protection, unity, joy, and holiness. He asks the Father to sanctify His disciples by the truth and sends them into the world. This devotional shows how to live that prayer today.

In John 16:16–33, Jesus prepares His followers for loss, resurrection joy, and real peace. He invites bold prayer in His name and ends with courage: He has overcome.

In John 16:1–15, Jesus readies His disciples for opposition and promises an advantage: the Helper. This devotional explains the Spirit’s work—convicting, guiding, and glorifying Christ—and how believers can walk steady and fruitful today.

In John 15:26–27, Jesus promises the Helper, the Spirit of truth, who testifies of Him—and calls us to witness as well. This devotional unpacks Spirit-empowered testimony and offers practical steps to speak about Jesus with courage and clarity.

Jesus repeats one command three times—John 13:34, 15:12, 15:17—to set the standard of love (as He loved us), reveal its source (abiding in Him), and seal its priority when pressure comes. This devotional shows how to live that love in truth and action.

In John 15:18–25, Jesus prepares His disciples for opposition. This devotional explores why the world resists Christ, how believers should respond, and how abiding in Him produces courage, clarity, and love under pressure.

Jesus moves us from duty to friendship in John 15:14–17. He reveals the Father’s heart, chooses us, and appoints us to bear fruit that remains. This devotional explores how obedience, intimacy, and love shape a life that lasts.

In John 15:9–13, Jesus teaches us to abide in His love through obedience, joy, and sacrificial love. This passage calls us to stay rooted in Christ’s love and to extend that love to others in daily life.

In John 15:1–8, Jesus calls us to abide in Him as the true Vine, reminding us that apart from Him we can do nothing. This passage challenges us to stay connected to Christ daily, allowing His life to flow through us and produce fruit that glorifies God.

In John 14:27–31, Jesus leaves His followers with peace—not as the world gives. He calls us to live untroubled and unafraid, trusting His obedience and resting in His gift of peace.

In John 14:15–26, Jesus promises the Holy Spirit as our Helper. He will not leave us as orphans but will dwell with us and in us, guiding us into truth and reminding us of Christ’s words.

In John 14:7–14, Jesus declares that knowing Him is knowing the Father. He promises His followers “greater works” and gives us the privilege of asking in His name so that the Father may be glorified.

In part 1 of the John 14 series, Jesus comforts His disciples with a timeless truth: “I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life.” When fear rises, we can rest in His promises. He has prepared a place for us, and through Him alone, we find eternal life and peace.

When Jesus told Peter, “He who is bathed needs only to wash his feet,” He wasn’t talking about hygiene — He was teaching a powerful spiritual truth. Salvation is the once-for-all cleansing that makes us right with God. But as we walk through life, our “feet” pick up the dust of sin, attitudes, and distractions that can dull our closeness to Him. This devotional unpacks how John 13:10 calls us to daily spiritual renewal while resting in the assurance that we are already clean in Christ.

A verse-by-verse breakdown of John 13 that reveals how Jesus’ example of servant leadership and love speaks directly to our lives today.

“Sir, we wish to see Jesus.” Their words echo the cry of many hearts today. This devotional explores Jesus’ response, the mystery of the cross, and the urgency of believing in the light before darkness overtakes us.

Mary’s perfume filled the room, Judas’s words revealed the heart, and palm branches waved as prophecy marched forward. In this John 12:1–19 devotional, we follow Jesus into the final stretch of His earthly mission. Are we laying down fragrance… or fading with the crowd?

Jesus stood before the tomb — not shaken, but sure. In John 11:38–57, we witness the moment when life confronts death, and glory steps into the grave. Lazarus walks out, still wrapped in grave clothes, but fully alive. Yet even as this miracle unfolds, the opposition grows. What begins as a resurrection ends with a prophecy — spoken not by a disciple, but by an enemy. This passage reminds us that faith doesn’t just wait — it walks forward when God speaks. “Did I not say to you that if you would believe, you would see the glory of God?” — those words still echo today.

Even in the face of death, Jesus stands unmoved — because He is the Resurrection and the Life. John 11:17–37 isn’t just about Lazarus — it’s about trusting Jesus even when we don’t expect the miracle, and remembering that what looks final may just be sleeping. Come explore the depths of His compassion, His power, and His invitation to believe.