Holy Week Devotions for Kindle

For the past three years, I've written a special daily devotional book for Holy Week. Each book contains poems, prayers, and devotionals exclusively written by me. I wrote them for Christian folks who may be too busy at work, school, or other places to join in the traditional services and masses that take place during Holy Week.

The books can be read on a daily basis, which helps the reader cultivate a sense of the sacred in her or his life during Holy Week. The following books are all available for those interested in Holy Week devotions.

 

Holy Week Short devotional: Wednesday - John 13:21-32

Bible Reading: John 13:21-32

Today’s verses:                 John 13:26

Jesus answered, “It is the one to whom I will give this piece of bread when I have dipped it in the dish.” Then, dipping the piece of bread, He gave it to Judas Iscariot, son of Simon.

            We've all experienced someone close to us who hurts or disappoints us. We’ve also all been in that position where we've caused injury or distrust. Human beings are not perfect and so we constantly make mistakes or lose the trust of others.

            When Judas betrayed Jesus, both of them were aware of what was going on. The other disciples may have been clueless, but both Christ and Judas knew what was happening. Jesus, however, provided Judas with a way out by letting His disciple know that He was fully aware of the betrayal. In other words, Christ still provided Judas a moment of grace and truth which he could have received. Sadly, Judas defiantly chose to betray Jesus.

How often do I disappoint God and others? What can I do to remedy this?

Prayer:            Lord Jesus, forgive us when we disappoint You or betray another’s trust. Enable us to embrace Your grace and heal any brokenness in others that we have caused. In Your Holy Name, we pray. Amen.

Holy Week short devotional: Tuesday - John 12:20-36

Bible reading: John 12:20-36

Today’s verse:                      John 12:24 

Jesus said, “I tell you the truth, unless an ear of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed. But if it dies, it produces many seeds.”

            Jesus told His disciples on several occasions that He was destined to die. At that time, they did not comprehend what He was telling them. It was only after He rose again from the dead that they fully understood His prophecies.

            Jesus likened His death to that of a single seed planted underground which would produce many more seeds. His crucifixion would seem like the end of His ministry, but it truly seeded the beginning of the Christian Faith. Today, billions of people follow Him, seeded by His sacrifice and restored to God through His Resurrection.

Who planted the seed of faith in my life? Am I planting similar seeds in the lives of others?

Prayer:            Lord Jesus, thank You for sacrificing Your precious life so that we can be forgiven and restored to God. May we become seeds of faith for You in the lives of others. In Your Holy Name, we sincerely pray. Amen.