Confirmation Devotions 2

This week three of our five Daily Devotions at Fourth Church were written by the youth of Fourth Church Rising on our spring retreat two weeks ago. I am really proud of the devotions these youth wrote and I hope you will enjoy them too.

Scripture Reading: Luke 14:25–33

Reflection
We are part of the confirmation class of 2008 and are writing this reflection while on retreat in Saugatuck. In this passage, Jesus asks his disciples to give up all of their possessions. We debated whether Jesus was being unreasonable or not. It reminded us of the time in Genesis when God asked Abraham to sacrifice his son Isaac.

The point of this story, like the story in Genesis, is that Jesus wanted his followers to make him their first priority. Confirmation is about deciding whether you want to commit to Jesus or not, which is what was happening in this story. However, being confirmed or being a disciple is not determined by fancy words or ceremonies; it is determined by what you believe.

Prayer
Dear God, please help me to truly commit to you and to see your everlasting love. Amen.

Written by Andrew Karaba and Jane Tuma’s Circle: Erin Bennett, Alexis Chaney, Laurel Doak, John McGuinnis, Henry Meserow, and Lauren Wiebe. Other members of this Circle: Swayze Brumfield, Geoff Dohrmann, and Thomas Rossley.