Milk to Meat - Broken Then Redeemed: God's Plan to Restore Us Ep 4

Here's a 5-day Bible reading plan and devotional guide based on Episode 2 of the Milk to Meat Discipleship Podcast.
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5-Day Devotional: From the Fall to Redemption Episode 4

Day 1: The Garden and God's Protection
**Reading:** Genesis 3:1-24

**Devotional:**
God's removal of Adam and Eve from the Garden wasn't punishment—it was protection. Like a parent who holds a child still during a painful medical procedure, God sometimes removes us from places we think are perfect to save us from greater harm. The Tree of Life remained guarded not because God was cruel, but because eternal life in a sinful state would be unbearable. When God closes doors in your life, trust that He sees what you cannot. His "no" is often His greatest act of love. Today, reflect on a time when a closed door actually protected you. Thank God for loving you enough to guard you from yourself, even when it hurts.

Day 2: The Reality of Our Sin Nature
**Reading:** Romans 3:10-26

**Devotional:**
We don't teach children to be selfish or to lie—these behaviors emerge naturally. This uncomfortable truth reveals our desperate need for a Savior. The law given at Mount Sinai wasn't meant to save us but to show us we cannot save ourselves. Like looking in a mirror that reveals every flaw, God's commands expose our inability to achieve perfection on our own. This isn't meant to discourage you but to point you toward Jesus. Stop trying to earn God's love through perfect behavior. You cannot. Instead, acknowledge your need and turn to the One who lived the perfect life you never could. Confession isn't defeat—it's the doorway to freedom.

Day 3: God's Patient Love
**Reading:** 2 Peter 3:8-15

**Devotional:**
Within three chapters of creation, humanity had already fallen. Yet God didn't start over. His patience with us is staggering. Think about how many times you've returned to Him with the same struggles, the same sins, the same apologies. Like a sheep rescued from a hole only to jump right back in, we test God's patience repeatedly. Yet He never abandons us. His long-suffering nature isn't weakness—it's the strongest expression of love. Today, stop beating yourself up for your repeated failures. God already knows your weaknesses, and He chose to love you anyway. His patience with you is infinite. Rest in that truth and let it motivate you toward growth and change with the help of the Holy Spirit, not guilt.

Day 4: The Plan of Redemption
**Reading:** John 3:16-21; Romans 5:6-11

**Devotional:**
God didn't just identify our problem—He became the solution. When the sacrificial system proved we couldn't maintain righteousness through our own efforts, God stepped in. Jesus lived the perfect life we couldn't live and died the death we deserved. This wasn't Plan B; this was always God's plan. Before you sinned today, Jesus already paid for it. Before you were born, God loved you enough to die for you. Redemption isn't something you achieve; it's something you receive. Stop trying to earn what's already been purchased. Today, simply accept the gift. Let Jesus' sacrifice be enough. Your salvation doesn't depend on your perfection but on His.

Day 5: Living in the New Kingdom
**Reading:** 2 Corinthians 5:14-21

**Devotional:**
Salvation isn't the finish line—it's the starting line. Once redeemed, we become ambassadors of God's kingdom, working alongside Jesus to restore what sin broke. You're not saved to sit comfortably; you're saved to serve purposefully. The relationship with God that was shattered in the Garden is now restored through Jesus, and you get to help others find that same restoration. Look around today: Who needs to hear about the redemption you've experienced? Your story of God's patient love, protective guidance, and sacrificial redemption is exactly what someone needs to hear. You're no longer defined by your fall but by your redemption. Now go live like it.