Devoted to One Another
02/14/2026
“Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.”
— Romans 12:10 (NIV)
Devoted. Have you ever thought about the power behind that word? It’s stronger than casual kindness. It’s deeper than polite smiles in the lobby. Think about it, devoted carries the idea of family loyalty, the kind that shows up, stays late, and carries burdens without keeping score.
Paul writes this after eleven chapters of rich theology and then calls the church to live differently. If we have truly experienced the mercy of God, it should change how we treat people. Not just strangers. Not just those who agree with us. But one another.
In the original language, Paul uses a word that describes the affection found between siblings. It is the love that says, “You belong to me.” Now think about the world we are in. This world cancels, competes, and compares, but we, the church, are called to devotion.
I see this most Sunday mornings. People not being asked to do anything yet they stack chairs, clean up the coffee area and put things back in the storage room. All this after service while others are talking. No spotlight. No applause. Just love in action. That is devotion. Or the person who sends the encouraging text when the Holy Spirit nudges them. That is devotion. It is choosing to honor someone when they least expect it.
“Honor one another above yourselves.” That phrase truly cuts against our flesh. Our culture screams, “Promote yourself. Protect your brand. Climb the ladder.” But the Kingdom says, “Lift someone else.”
Jesus modeled this perfectly. The King of Kings knelt and washed feet. He honored us by laying down His life. When we honor one another, we reflect Him.
Devotion is not emotional hype. It is steady commitment. It is choosing patience when someone frustrates you. It is defending someone’s character when they are not in the room. It is celebrating someone else’s success without jealousy creeping in.
Imagine what our homes would look like if husbands and wives tried to outdo one another in honor. Imagine what the church would feel like if everyone walked in asking, “Who can I lift up today?” Imagine the witness to the world.
Devotion builds unity. Honor builds strength. And both reflect the heart of Christ.
Action Steps:
• Speak well of someone who is not present.
• Put someone else’s preference ahead of your own.
• Write a note or send a text honoring someone’s character.
• Serve in a hidden way without recognition.
Today’s Challenge:
Try to “out-honor” someone. Make it your quiet mission to lift someone higher than yourself.
Prayer
Lord, thank You for loving us with a devoted love. Forgive us for the times we have been self-focused and slow to honor others. Teach us to love like family. Help us to see people the way You see them. Make our church, our homes, and our workplaces places where devotion and honor flourish. In Jesus’ name, amen.
Pastor Jeff
#LoveGod #LovePeople #FindFreedom #FindYourDesign
“Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.”
— Romans 12:10 (NIV)
Devoted. Have you ever thought about the power behind that word? It’s stronger than casual kindness. It’s deeper than polite smiles in the lobby. Think about it, devoted carries the idea of family loyalty, the kind that shows up, stays late, and carries burdens without keeping score.
Paul writes this after eleven chapters of rich theology and then calls the church to live differently. If we have truly experienced the mercy of God, it should change how we treat people. Not just strangers. Not just those who agree with us. But one another.
In the original language, Paul uses a word that describes the affection found between siblings. It is the love that says, “You belong to me.” Now think about the world we are in. This world cancels, competes, and compares, but we, the church, are called to devotion.
I see this most Sunday mornings. People not being asked to do anything yet they stack chairs, clean up the coffee area and put things back in the storage room. All this after service while others are talking. No spotlight. No applause. Just love in action. That is devotion. Or the person who sends the encouraging text when the Holy Spirit nudges them. That is devotion. It is choosing to honor someone when they least expect it.
“Honor one another above yourselves.” That phrase truly cuts against our flesh. Our culture screams, “Promote yourself. Protect your brand. Climb the ladder.” But the Kingdom says, “Lift someone else.”
Jesus modeled this perfectly. The King of Kings knelt and washed feet. He honored us by laying down His life. When we honor one another, we reflect Him.
Devotion is not emotional hype. It is steady commitment. It is choosing patience when someone frustrates you. It is defending someone’s character when they are not in the room. It is celebrating someone else’s success without jealousy creeping in.
Imagine what our homes would look like if husbands and wives tried to outdo one another in honor. Imagine what the church would feel like if everyone walked in asking, “Who can I lift up today?” Imagine the witness to the world.
Devotion builds unity. Honor builds strength. And both reflect the heart of Christ.
Action Steps:
• Speak well of someone who is not present.
• Put someone else’s preference ahead of your own.
• Write a note or send a text honoring someone’s character.
• Serve in a hidden way without recognition.
Today’s Challenge:
Try to “out-honor” someone. Make it your quiet mission to lift someone higher than yourself.
Prayer
Lord, thank You for loving us with a devoted love. Forgive us for the times we have been self-focused and slow to honor others. Teach us to love like family. Help us to see people the way You see them. Make our church, our homes, and our workplaces places where devotion and honor flourish. In Jesus’ name, amen.
Pastor Jeff
#LoveGod #LovePeople #FindFreedom #FindYourDesign
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