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Day 12: KEEP THE FIRE BURNING

Theme: Never Let the Flame DieScripture: Leviticus 6:12–13 “The fire on the altar must be kept burning; it must not go out. Every morning the priest is to add firewood and arrange the burnt offering on the fire and burn the fat of the fellowship offerings on it. The fire must be kept burning on the altar continuously; it must not go out.” Devotional Thought Fire doesn’t keep itself burning.It needs fuel. It needs care. It needs consistency. God’s presence works the same way.When the fire of the Holy Spirit ignites our hearts, it’s not a one-time moment — it’s an invitation to tend the flame. Every act of obedience, every whispered prayer, every song of surrender adds wood to the altar.When we stop showing up, the flame weakens — not because God left, but because we stopped feeding what He started. As priests, we’re called to tend His fire.As kings, we’re called to protect His vision.When we do both — when obedience meets stewardship — the church becomes a place where God’s presence never fades. The question isn’t, “Did God move?” The question is, “Did I keep the fire?”Because His fire never runs out… it just waits for someone to tend it again. Prayer Lord, thank You for the fire You’ve started in my heart and in our church.Teach me to tend it well.Where my worship has grown quiet, reignite it.Where obedience has slipped, realign me.Make New Season Church a house where Your presence burns brightly — every day, in every heart.Let Your flame never go out in us.In Jesus’ name, amen. Declaration 🔥 Priests keep the fire. Kings protect the vision.Today, I choose to tend the flame.My obedience is fuel.My worship is firewood.Your presence will not go out in me.

Day 11: RETURN TO THE ALTAR

Theme: Thankful Hearts & Clean HandsScripture: Isaiah 57:15 “For this is what the high and exalted One says—He who lives forever, whose name is holy: ‘I live in a high and holy place, but also with the one who is contrite and lowly in spirit, to revive the spirit of the lowly and to revive the heart of the contrite.’” Devotional Thought There’s something sacred about the altar — not the physical one we build, but the place in our hearts where we meet God.It’s where we return to say, “Lord, I’m here again. I’m Yours.” The same God who sits enthroned above creation also draws near to those who bow low. His presence isn’t attracted to perfection — it’s drawn to humility.When we come before Him with thankful hearts and clean hands, we make space for revival to begin — not just around us, but within us. Revival doesn’t start with noise, crowds, or moments. It starts quietly — when one heart says yes again. When kings forget the altar, they lose their authority. When priests neglect the fire, the presence fades.But when both return — when our worship meets His mercy — the flame burns again. So today, we return.Not to earn His presence, but to acknowledge it.Not to impress, but to surrender.And in that place of surrender, God breathes life again. Prayer Father, thank You for Your faithfulness.Thank You for the moments You’ve met us at the altar before.Today, we return — hearts open, hands lifted, ready for You.Forgive us for the times we’ve let the flame grow dim.Revive us again, Lord. Breathe fresh life into Your people and into Your church.Let Your presence be our prize.In Jesus’ name, amen. Declaration 🔥 Before we reign as kings, we bow as priests.I return to the altar today.My heart is open. My hands are clean.The fire burns again.

Day 10: Sent: Light That Cannot Be Hidden

Theme: Living as Heaven’s representativeScripture:“You are the light of the world. A city built on a hill cannot be hidden.” — Matthew 5:14 (NIV) When God redeems you, He doesn’t restore you just to rest — He restores you to represent.He doesn’t elevate you for attention — He sends you for impact. You were never meant to keep the light to yourself.The same love that saved you now sends you.You carry the presence of Heaven into the places that still look like darkness.Your words carry healing. Your hands carry hope. Your presence carries purpose. The Kingdom doesn’t hide under comfort — it shines through courage.You are the lamp God chose to set on the table of this generation.Your life is the sermon someone has been waiting to hear. So go — shine.Not in your strength, but in His Spirit.Not to be seen, but to reveal the One who sent you. You’ve been loved.You’ve been washed.You’ve been loosed.You’ve been elevated.Now — you are sent. Reflect:1️⃣ Where is God sending me right now — a person, place, or purpose I’ve overlooked?2️⃣ What excuses have kept my light hidden?3️⃣ How can I bring God’s presence into my daily environments this week? Pray:“Lord, thank You for trusting me with Your light.Send me into the world with boldness, love, and truth.Let my life shine so that others may see You through me.Give me the courage to carry Your message without fear or hesitation.I am ready — send me.Amen.” 💫 Join the Journey:You are loved, washed, loosed, elevated, and now sent.This is your moment — Heaven has already prepared it.Don’t just hear it — step into it.Don’t just know it — live it.Get ready now. The King is calling you to rise, to reign, and to reveal His Kingdom on earth. 👑 🎥 Rewatch Sunday’s full message:👉 https://youtube.com/@newseasonchurchsa

Day 9: Elevated by Grace, Not Achievement

Theme: Staying humble in heavenly placesScripture:“And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with Him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus.” — Ephesians 2:6 (NIV) Elevation in the Kingdom is never earned — it’s given.When God raises you up, it’s not a reward for performance; it’s a result of grace.He doesn’t promote you to make you proud — He positions you to reflect His glory from a higher perspective. But here’s the danger: when we think we’ve elevated ourselves, pride quietly replaces surrender.We start striving instead of serving, protecting our place instead of seeking His presence.And the moment we forget who lifted us, we start to fall under the weight of what we were never meant to carry alone. You are not self-made — you are Spirit-raised.Elevation isn’t about being seen higher; it’s about seeing clearer.From Heaven’s seat, your problems look smaller, your purpose looks sharper, and your heart stays anchored in gratitude. Stay surrendered, and you’ll stay elevated. Reflect:1️⃣ Where in my life have I taken credit for what God lifted me into?2️⃣ Do I protect my position, or do I steward it with humility?3️⃣ How can I use my influence today to elevate others? Pray:“Lord, thank You for raising me up by Your grace.Remind me that every promotion, every victory, every open door comes from You.Keep my heart humble, my hands surrendered, and my eyes fixed on Heaven.May I always reflect Your glory, not my own.Amen.” 💫 Join the Journey:You are loved, washed, loosed, and now elevated — not by merit, but by mercy.Tomorrow, we’ll finish the journey by discovering what it means to be sent — light that cannot be hidden. 🎥 Rewatch Sunday’s full message:👉 https://youtube.com/@newseasonchurchsa

Day 8: Freedom That Reigns

Theme: Loosed from bondageScripture:“So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.” — John 8:36 (NIV) You can’t reign while you’re chained.Freedom isn’t just the absence of sin — it’s the presence of truth.When Jesus set you free, He didn’t just open the prison door; He gave you the authority to walk out and never return. Yet many believers still live like prisoners who’ve been pardoned but not released — forgiven but not free.True freedom begins when you believe what God says about you more than what your past whispers to you.You’ve been loosed — not just from sin, but from shame, fear, addiction, and striving. Royalty cannot reign while bound, and priesthood cannot minister while burdened.Jesus didn’t just break your chains; He gave you new ground to walk on.When truth fills your heart, freedom becomes your natural state. Reflect:1️⃣ What has God already set me free from that I still act bound to?2️⃣ Am I living as someone who’s free — or as someone still fighting for freedom?3️⃣ How can I use my freedom to help others walk in theirs? Pray:“Father, thank You for breaking every chain that once held me captive.Remind me that I am no longer a slave to sin, fear, or guilt — I belong to You.Teach me to walk in the freedom You purchased for me, and to carry that freedom into every space I step into.Let my life declare that whom the Son sets free is free indeed.Amen.” 💫 Join the Journey:You are loved, washed, and now loosed — free to live as a son or daughter of the King.Tomorrow, we rise higher as we explore what it means to be elevated — seated in heavenly places. 🎥 Rewatch Sunday’s full message:👉 https://youtube.com/@newseasonchurchsa ✨ Read and share today’s devotional:👉 https://newseasonchurch.co.za/freedom-that-reigns/ 👑 Join us this Sunday for “Kings & Priests — The Priesthood of Believers.”Plan your visit at www.newseasonchurch.co.za #KingsAndPriests #FreedomThatReigns #RoyalPriesthood #ChurchInPretoriaEast #FaithFamily #WorshipNearMe #PurposeAwakening #NewSeasonChurch

Day 7: Washed for Purpose

Theme: Cleansed, not coveredScripture:“He saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of His mercy. He washed away our sins, giving us new birth and new life through the Holy Spirit.” — Titus 3:5 (NLT) Love doesn’t just accept you — it transforms you.Jesus didn’t die to make bad people good; He died to make dead people alive. His blood doesn’t hide sin; it removes it completely. When He washes you, He doesn’t leave behind the residue of shame or guilt. He restores you so deeply that even Heaven calls you new.But too many believers live like they’re only covered, not cleansed — apologising for a past that Jesus already buried. The truth is: you were washed for purpose.Clean hands are for Kingdom work. A pure heart is for His presence.Grace doesn’t excuse sin — it empowers freedom.You were not saved to stay in the shadows of what you used to be; you were cleansed to shine with the light of who He made you to be. Reflect:1️⃣ Am I living forgiven but not yet free?2️⃣ What part of my story still carries the shame Jesus already washed away?3️⃣ How can I live today as someone made new by grace? Pray:“Jesus, thank You that Your blood doesn’t just cover my sin — it washes it away.Cleanse my heart again today from every lie that tells me I’m still bound to who I used to be.Help me walk in the freedom, purity, and purpose You purchased for me.Let my life reflect Your mercy and grace.Amen.” 💫 Join the Journey:You were loved first and now washed for purpose.Tomorrow, we’ll discover what it means to be loosed — truly free to reign. 🎥 Rewatch Sunday’s full message:👉 https://youtube.com/@newseasonchurchsa

Day 6: Loved Before You Were Worthy

Theme: It all starts with loveScripture:“To Him who loves us and has freed us from our sins by His blood, and has made us to be a kingdom and priests to serve His God and Father…” — Revelation 1:5–6 (NIV) Before there was calling, correction, or purpose — there was love.Love is always the starting line of redemption.Before you ever did a thing for God, He had already chosen you. When He found you, you weren’t shining — you were struggling. You weren’t perfect — you were pursued. That’s the beauty of divine love: it doesn’t wait for you to clean yourself up. It steps into your mess and begins to restore your identity. The cross was never about what you could offer — it was about what He refused to live without: you.His love is the foundation of your priesthood and kingship. Without it, there’s no authority, no confidence, no freedom — just striving.But when you know you are loved, truly loved, everything else begins to align. Reflect:1️⃣ What lies have I believed about having to earn God’s love?2️⃣ How does knowing I’m loved change the way I approach God today?3️⃣ Who around me needs to experience this kind of love through me? Pray:“Father, thank You that Your love found me first.You didn’t wait for my perfection — You met me in my brokenness and called me worthy.Let Your love reshape how I see myself and how I love others.Help me live from Your affection, not for it.In Jesus’ name, amen.” 💫 Join the Journey:This week, we’re rediscovering what it means to be loved, washed, loosed, elevated, and sent.Let His love be the starting point of everything you do. 🎥 Rewatch the full message on YouTube:👉 https://youtube.com/@newseasonchurchsa

Day 5: Preparing for the Throne Room

Entering His presence with expectancy Scripture: “You have made them to be a kingdom and priests to serve our God, and they will reign on the earth.” — Revelation 5:10 (NIV) Every Sunday is more than a service — it’s a royal appointment. Heaven gathers, and earth responds. The King invites His sons and daughters into the throne room, not as spectators but as participants in His glory. Worship is where kings and priests meet their Maker. It’s where our crowns fall and our hearts bow. It’s where God restores perspective and releases power. When we come expecting, Heaven always answers. Don’t rush through moments of worship — lean in. The throne room is not a distant place; it’s the atmosphere of yielded hearts. Come ready to receive revelation, restoration, and renewal. Reflect: Pray:“Lord, prepare my heart for Your presence. I lay down my worries and expectations, and I come hungry for You. Let this Sunday be an encounter that awakens my spirit and draws others closer to You.” 🔥 Don’t just attend — come encounter the King.Plan your visit here.

Day 4: Royal Authority, Servant Heart

Reigning like Jesus Scripture: “For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many.” — Mark 10:45 (NIV) Heaven’s version of greatness looks nothing like the world’s. In God’s Kingdom, authority is never about control — it’s about influence through love. Jesus, the King of kings, knelt to wash feet. The most powerful Man who ever lived wore a towel before He wore a crown. Every time we choose humility over pride, service over status, we reflect the heart of the King we represent. The more surrendered we are, the more power He entrusts to us. Because God can only fill hands that are empty — and hearts that are yielded. When you serve others, you’re not losing ground — you’re establishing Kingdom territory. Reflect: Pray:“Jesus, teach me to lead like You — with humility, compassion, and courage. Help me see every act of service as worship. Let my authority flow from love, not position.” ❤️ Join us this Sunday as we continue our new series — “Kings & Priests: The Royal Priesthood of All Believers.”Plan your visit here.

Day 3: Standing Between Heaven and Earth

Carrying God’s presence into the world Scripture: “Since we have a great High Priest who has ascended into heaven, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess… Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence.” — Hebrews 4:14,16 (NIV) Priests don’t live for themselves — they live between. Between God and people. Between heaven and earth. Between brokenness and restoration.When God calls you a priest, He’s inviting you into the privilege of His presence and the power of His partnership. As priests, we stand in the gap — not out of duty, but out of love. We carry people’s names before the Lord in prayer, and we carry His presence back to them in compassion. Every moment of worship, every whispered prayer, every act of kindness releases Heaven into the earth. This is your priestly calling: to bring the fragrance of God’s presence into every place you step. Reflect: Pray:“Lord, make me a true priest in Your Kingdom. Teach me to carry Your heart, to intercede with compassion, and to bring Heaven’s atmosphere wherever I go.” 🔥 Don’t miss this Sunday’s encounter as we continue “Kings & Priests: The Royal Priesthood of All Believers.”Plan your visit here.