First Things First

The Daily Devotional

Go deeper. Grow Stronger. Live His Word

Our Daily Devotional is designed to help you dive deeper into God's Word and grow in your walk with Jesus one day at a time. Take a few moments each day to read, reflect, pray, and allow His Word to shape your heart and your life.

Monday

STILL STANDING, STILL GROWING
Topic: Built on Jesus

Scripture:
“For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ.”
— 1 Corinthians 3:11 KJV

Quick Thought:
Before there was a building, a church name, or even the UPCI, there was Jesus and the Apostolic message. Generations before us stood upon the truth of God’s Word, and today, we stand on that same foundation. Culture may change and methods may change, but Jesus and His Word remain the foundation.

Call to Action:
Take a moment today and thank God for the people who helped establish your faith. Then ask yourself: What am I building today that the next generation can stand on?

Tuesday 

REMEMBER THE OLD PATHS
Topic: Honor the Past. Carry the Truth Forward.

Scripture:
“Thus saith the LORD, Stand ye in the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein…”
— Jeremiah 6:16 KJV

Quick Thought:
Our Apostolic heritage is filled with prayer, sacrifice, worship, holiness, revival, and a deep love for God’s Word. We honor those who came before us—not by simply recreating yesterday, but by carrying the same truth into today’s world. Methods can change. The message doesn’t.

Call to Action:
Share with someone today a testimony of something God has done in your life or in our church. Don’t let yesterday’s miracle stop with you.

Wednesday 

THE FOUNDATION STILL STANDS
Topic: God Has Been Faithful Through Every Season

Scripture:
“…upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.”
— Matthew 16:18 KJV

Quick Thought:
Tri County First has experienced different seasons, different generations, victories, challenges, changes, and growth—but the church is still standing. Why? Because Jesus is still building His church. Our story isn’t simply about how long we’ve been here; it’s about the faithfulness of God that has kept us here.

And He’s not finished yet.

Call to Action:
Instead of only thanking God for what He has brought our church through, pray specifically today for what God wants to do next through Tri County First.

Thursday

FROM GENERATION TO GENERATION
Topic: Pass It On

Scripture:
“One generation shall praise thy works to another, and shall declare thy mighty acts.”
— Psalm 145:4 KJV

Quick Thought:
Someone prayed before us. Someone taught us. Someone worshipped before us. Someone made sure there was a church for us.

Now it’s our turn.

Our children and youth don’t just need stories about what God used to do. They need to experience what God is doing right now. Heritage isn’t complete until what we’ve received is passed to another generation.

Call to Action:
Encourage someone younger than you today. Pray for one child or young person by name and ask God to use their life for His Kingdom.

Friday

WE’RE NOT FINISHED
Topic: Heritage Is Still Being Written

Scripture:
“Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever.”
— Hebrews 13:8 KJV

Quick Thought:
We celebrate where we’ve been, but we’re not called to live in the past. There are still people to reach, families to love, prodigals to welcome home, people to baptize in Jesus’ name, and another generation that needs the Holy Ghost.

We’re still standing—but we’re also still growing.

The God who moved yesterday is still moving today, and our generation now has the opportunity to help write the next chapter.

Call to Action:
Ask God one simple question today:

“Jesus, what is my part in what You are doing next?”

Then be willing to serve, give, pray, invite, reach, and go wherever He leads.