19SixSeven and a New Jesus Movement

Every generation carries something unique in its language, its humor, and its trends. Gen Alpha’s “Six Seven” trend is one of those moments that seems silly on the surface, nothing more than a phrase that kids throw around without a second thought. And yet, without forcing a spiritual meaning onto a cultural moment, it has made me pause and think about another “67” the year 1967, when the flames of what would later be known as the Jesus Movement first began to rise.

In 1967, no one expected revival. The nation was shaking. Violence was increasing. Wounds were deep. A generation felt lost, disillusioned, and spiritually hungry without knowing it. And right in the middle of that chaos, God began to breathe on a generation that the world had already counted out. A movement of radical salvation, transformed lives, and supernatural revival swept across America and eventually the world. Nobody predicted it. Nobody controlled it. Nobody could stop it.

I am not trying to turn a trend into theology, and I am not trying to join the group of conspiracy chasers who find the devil behind every joke on the internet. But I am saying this:

God can use the ordinary to awaken the spiritually alert.

Because right now in our own city, while fear tries to grip the streets, while violence tries to define our story, while hopelessness tries to suffocate the next generation, God is birthing something again. You can feel it in prayer meetings. You can sense it in worship. You can see it in the growing hunger of young people who do not want religion, they want Jesus.

You can also see the timing of God in the doors that are opening for our city. In May of 2026, Mario Murillo Ministries will be holding a historic Evangelistic Crusade right here in Stockton. This is not an accident and it is not a coincidence. I believe this crusade will serve as the spark that starts the fire of revival that has already been rumbling beneath the surface. What God ignites in that moment will not stay contained. It will spread from neighborhood to neighborhood, from generation to generation, and from this city to cities across the nation.

You can see it in the boldness rising in believers, the unity forming among pastors, the stirring that will not go away, no matter how dark the headlines become.

It is not naive. It is not dramatic. It is not too much to believe this.

God is preparing a supernatural revival in our city and it will echo beyond our borders.

So the next time you hear a kid jokingly shout “six seven” let it be more than noise. Let it be a reminder, a whisper from the Holy Spirit, that the God who moved in 1967 is the same God stirring a new Jesus Revolution today.

A new move of God is coming.

A new generation is rising.

A new outpouring is forming.

And Stockton will not be left out of what God is about to do in this nation.

“Six seven.”

Let it remind you

Revival is already being born.

- Pastor Sergio M. Acedo

A Better Kingdom

 

Day 1: God Meets You in Your Ordinary

Reading: Exodus 3:1-6

Devotional: Moses was doing the most mundane task—tending sheep that weren't even his—when God appeared in the burning bush. For forty years, he had been running from his past, feeling like his purpose had died in the desert. Yet God chose that ordinary moment, that normal day, to reveal Himself and ignite Moses' destiny.

God doesn't wait for perfect conditions or spiritual mountaintop experiences. He steps into your routine—your commute, your kitchen, your workplace. The ground you're standing on right now can become holy ground when you recognize His presence. Stop dismissing your ordinary moments as insignificant. God is there, waiting to transform your routine into revelation. Take off your shoes. Pay attention. Your burning bush moment may be closer than you think.

Reflection: Where in your daily routine have you stopped expecting God to show up? Ask Him to open your eyes to His presence in the ordinary.

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Day 2: Heaven Invades Earth

Reading: Luke 1:26-38

Devotional: The angel Gabriel didn't appear to royalty in a palace. He came to a teenage girl in Nazareth—the ghetto of Jerusalem, the place people said nothing good could come from. Mary was living her normal life when heaven broke through with an impossible announcement: she would carry the Son of God.

Christmas is not a sentimental holiday; it's a supernatural invasion. God chose the unlikely, the overlooked, the ordinary to carry His extraordinary purpose. Bethlehem wasn't a backup plan—it was the invasion point where the King of Heaven stormed into enemy-occupied territory. You may feel too small, too broken, or too ordinary for God to use you, but that's exactly who He chooses. When Mary said "yes" to God's impossible plan, she became part of the greatest rescue mission in history. What is God asking you to carry into this dark world?

Reflection: What "impossible" thing is God inviting you to be part of? How will you respond like Mary: "I am the Lord's servant"?

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Day 3: Light Confronts Darkness

Reading: John 1:1-14

Devotional: "The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it." This isn't poetic language—it's a declaration of war. Jesus didn't enter a peaceful world. He came into violence, corruption, oppression, and spiritual darkness. Herod murdered children. Rome ruled with brutality. Yet into that darkness came the cry of a baby in a manger—the cry of deliverance.

Your city, your family, your own heart may feel consumed by darkness right now. But Christmas declares that light is stronger. The same God who said "Let there be light" at creation spoke light into existence again in Bethlehem. That light cannot be extinguished by your past, your pain, or your circumstances. The King has come, and where the King is, His kingdom comes with Him—complete authority over every chain, every lie, every darkness that tries to hold you captive. The light is still shining. Let it in.

Reflection: What darkness in your life needs the light of Christ today? Invite Him to shine His truth into that specific area.

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Day 4: God Sees Your Suffering

Reading: Exodus 3:7-10

Devotional: "I have indeed seen the misery of my people. I have heard them crying out. I am concerned about their suffering. So I have come down to rescue them." God spoke these words to Moses about Israel's slavery in Egypt, but they echo through time to us today. God sees the misery in Stockton, in your neighborhood, in your home. He hears the cries. He is concerned.

But notice what God says next: "So now, go. I am sending you." God doesn't just rescue from a distance—He partners with people. He could have delivered Israel with a snap of His fingers, but He chose to work through Moses. You are not here by accident. You have been delivered from your own Egypt so you can go back and help others find freedom. The chains God broke off your life weren't just for your benefit—they were broken so you could become a deliverer. God has seen the darkness, and He's sending you into it as a carrier of His light.

Reflection: Who in your life is crying out for deliverance? How is God calling you to be part of their rescue?

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Day 5: The Soul Feels Its Worth

Reading: Luke 2:8-20

Devotional: "Long lay the world in sin and error pining, till He appeared and the soul felt its worth." Before Jesus came, humanity was groaning under the weight of sin, crushed by darkness, aching for deliverance. People felt forgotten, unworthy, hopeless. Then He appeared—not to the powerful or religious elite, but to shepherds in a field, the outcasts of society.

When the King came, everything changed. The soul felt its worth. Moses felt unworthy until God appeared. Israel felt forgotten until God appeared. You may feel undeserving, unseen, overwhelmed—but God appears to you today. The nativity scene isn't just a sweet baby in a manger; it's a conquering King who stepped into the ruins of this world to bring redemption. A new and glorious morning broke across humanity, and heaven lit a match in Bethlehem that darkness could never extinguish. The same God who delivered Israel through Moses delivered the world through Jesus, and He is still delivering today—breaking chains from addiction, anxiety, fear, confusion, and sin. The King has come. Your soul has worth. You are seen. You are loved. You are free.

Reflection: Spend time in worship, thanking Jesus for appearing in your darkness and giving you worth. How will you live differently knowing the King has come?

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Closing Prayer for the Week: King Jesus, thank You for stepping into our darkness, our ordinary moments, our pain. You didn't stay distant—You came near. Break through in our lives this Christmas season. Help us recognize Your presence in the everyday. Give us courage to go where You send us, to be carriers of Your light in dark places. We declare that Your kingdom is coming to our city, our families, our hearts. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness will not overcome it. In Your mighty name, Amen.

The Table of Thanksgiving

 

Day 1: Gratitude Reveals God's Presence

Reading: Luke 24:13-35

Devotional: Like the disciples on the Emmaus Road, we often walk through life with Jesus beside us yet fail to recognize Him. Our disappointments, fears, and problems create a veil over our spiritual vision. The disciples' eyes were opened when Jesus broke bread—a moment of thanksgiving. What blessings has God placed in your life that remain covered by worry or complaint? Today, pause and give thanks for what you can see right now: your breath, your home, the people around you. Gratitude removes the veil. It transforms our spiritual blindness into clarity. When we cultivate thanksgiving, we don't just count blessings—we encounter the Blesser Himself. Stop waiting for God to appear; He's already there. Thanksgiving opens your eyes to see Him.

Reflection Question: What "covered blessings" in your life have you been taking for granted?

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Day 2: Gratitude Reignites Your Heart

Reading: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Devotional: The disciples said, "Did not our hearts burn within us?" Gratitude doesn't just open eyes—it reignites passion. When life grows cold and faith feels dead, thanksgiving fans the dying embers into flame. God's will is simple yet profound: rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances. Notice it doesn't say "for" all circumstances, but "in" them. You acknowledge the difficulty while choosing to worship anyway. This isn't toxic positivity; it's spiritual warfare. When you praise God in the valley, you're declaring that your circumstances don't define His character. Even when your heart feels like cold ashes, breathe gratitude over it. Thank Him for what He's done, who He is, and what He's promised. Watch the fire return.

Reflection Question: What area of your life feels spiritually cold right now? How can gratitude reignite it?

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Day 3: Gratitude Redirects Your Mission

Reading: Colossians 3:15-17

Devotional: After encountering Jesus at the table, the disciples didn't stay comfortable—they got up immediately and returned to Jerusalem. Thanksgiving transforms worship into witness. It moves your feet, not just your feelings. When you truly experience Jesus, you can't keep quiet. Gratitude produces energy and fearlessness for the mission God has called you to. Like Peter returning to fishing after his failure, we often retreat to old patterns when discouraged. But Jesus calls us back to purpose. "Whatever you do, in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks." Your gratitude should be loud enough for neighbors, coworkers, and family to notice. Stop waiting to feel ready. Thanksgiving redirects you from paralysis to purpose, from despair to mission.

Reflection Question: Who needs to hear what Jesus has done in your life? Will you tell them today?

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Day 4: Thanksgiving in the Waiting

Reading: 1 Samuel 1:1-20

Devotional: Hannah's story reveals a profound truth: thanksgiving doesn't happen because we receive the blessing; we receive the blessing because thanksgiving changes how we see God. Year after year, Hannah prayed desperately for a child. But something shifted when she moved from begging to worshiping, from asking to thanking. Scripture says "her face was no longer downcast"—before the prayer was answered. Nothing in her situation had changed, but her vision had. Gratitude lifted her eyes from the problem to the Provider. In God's perfect timing, not human chronology, Hannah conceived Samuel, who would anoint kings and shift nations. Your waiting has purpose. Your thanksgiving in the waiting prepares you for what God is preparing for you. Don't wait for the answer to worship; worship while you wait.

Reflection Question: What promise are you waiting for? Can you thank God for it before you see it?

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Day 5: The Table of Revelation

Reading: Psalm 100

Devotional: "Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise." The table isn't just about a meal—it's about revelation. When we approach God with gratitude, we encounter His presence in transformative ways. This Thanksgiving, don't just enjoy the food; let it make you uncomfortable. Look around your table and ask: Who is missing? Who needs an invitation—not just to dinner, but to Jesus? The bread reminds us that Christ's body was broken so we could be made whole. Every blessing on your table points to the ultimate Blessing-Giver. Thanksgiving is not a holiday; it's a revelation. It reveals Christ, reignites purpose, and redirects mission. Today, lift the lid on your life. Stop complaining about what you don't have and start thanking God for what's already there. He has been present all along.

Reflection Question: How will you make thanksgiving a daily practice, not just an annual event?

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Closing Prayer: Lord Jesus, open my eyes to see You at the table of my life. Remove the veil of worry, disappointment, and fear. Teach me to give thanks in all circumstances, knowing that gratitude reveals Your presence, reignites my passion, and redirects my purpose. May my life be a loud testimony of Your goodness. In Your name, Amen.

The Table of Fellowship

 

Day 1: The Personal Invitation

Reading: Luke 14:15-17; Revelation 3:20

Devotional: Jesus extends a personal invitation to each of us—not to a crowd, but to you by name. This isn't about religious performance or earning your way to God's table. It's about relationship. The Master of the universe has prepared a feast and is knocking at your door, saying, "Come, everything is ready." He doesn't want your achievements; He wants your presence. Today, pause and recognize that God isn't calling you to do more—He's calling you to come closer. The table is set. The meal is prepared. Your seat has your name on it. Will you accept His invitation, or will you continue standing outside making excuses? God is waiting not to judge you, but to fellowship with you.

Reflection: What excuses have you been making to avoid spending time with God? How can you make room at your table for Him today?

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Day 2: Breaking Free from Distraction

Reading: Luke 14:18-20; Matthew 11:28-30

Devotional: The greatest enemy of faith isn't failure—it's distraction. In the parable, those who refused the invitation weren't doing sinful things; they were busy with good things: business, possessions, relationships. Yet these good things became barriers to God's best. How many of us postpone time with God because we're "too busy"? We feed ourselves the world's fast food while God offers a banquet. Delay is disobedience. The longer you wait to come to the table, the colder your heart becomes. God isn't asking for perfection; He's asking for priority. He whispers, "I just wanted to spend time with you." Today, identify what distracts you from God's presence and choose to set it aside, even temporarily, to sit at His table.

Reflection: What "good things" in your life have replaced God's best? What would it look like to prioritize time with Jesus this week?

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Day 3: Come As You Are

Reading: Isaiah 55:1-3; John 6:35

Devotional: Religion says, "Clean up first, then come to God." Jesus says, "Come as you are, and I will make you clean." The invitation to God's table isn't for those who have it all together—it's for the hungry, the weary, the broken, and the searching. You don't need to dress up your life before approaching Him. The price has already been paid. Your spiritual poverty qualifies you for His feast. Stop trying to earn what has already been freely given. Jesus declares, "I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry." You've been feeding on the world's crumbs, but God offers abundant life. Today, come to Him in your mess, your pain, your inadequacy. He's not shocked by your condition—He died to redeem it.

Reflection: What parts of yourself have you been hiding from God? Bring those areas to Him today in honest prayer.

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Day 4: There Is Still Room

Reading: Luke 14:21-24; John 3:16-17

Devotional: When the invited guests refused to come, the Master didn't cancel the banquet—He expanded it. He sent His servants to the streets and alleys to invite the poor, crippled, blind, and lame. The gospel message is clear: there is still room at God's table. No matter your past, your mistakes, or how far you've wandered, Jesus says, "Come." His grace doesn't make sense—that's what makes it grace. The table welcomes those who never thought they'd have a seat. God's love is unconditional; there's nothing you can do to make Him love you more, and nothing you can do to make Him love you less. If you've been standing outside thinking you're not worthy, hear this today: the invitation is for you. The King Himself paid your way in.

Reflection: Do you truly believe God's grace is sufficient for you? What would change if you fully accepted His unconditional love?

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Day 5: Go and Invite Others

Reading: Luke 14:23; Matthew 28:18-20

Devotional: Once you've tasted the goodness of God's table, you can't keep it to yourself. Jesus commands, "Go out to the roads and country lanes and compel them to come in, so that my house will be full." Evangelism isn't about spiritual superiority—it's one beggar telling another beggar where to find bread. You don't need to be perfect to invite others; you just need to be honest about what Jesus has done for you. The table isn't meant to stay in the sanctuary; it's meant to spill into the streets. Someone in your life is waiting for an invitation—a coworker, neighbor, family member who's been postponing God. Today, be bold. Share your story. Extend the invitation. There's still room at the table, and God wants His house full.

Reflection: Who in your life needs to hear about Jesus' invitation? How will you share it with them this week?

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Closing Prayer: Lord Jesus, thank You for inviting me to Your table. Forgive me for the times I've made excuses or allowed distractions to keep me from Your presence. Help me to come as I am, receive Your grace, and then go and invite others to experience Your love. Fill Your house, Lord, starting with my heart. In Jesus' name, Amen.

The Fall of Comfort - Kingdom Courage

 

Day 1: Deny Yourself, Take Up Your Cross

Reading: Luke 9:23-27

Devotional: Jesus calls us to a radical life of discipleship that costs everything yet gains eternity. Denying ourselves means releasing the comfortable blankets of our old lives—the addictions, toxic relationships, and worldly securities we cling to. This isn't a one-time decision but a daily surrender. Like removing a warm blanket to run the race God has set before us, we must shed what hinders us from following Christ fully. The comfort zones that once felt safe become obstacles to our kingdom purpose. Today, ask yourself: What comfort am I clinging to that prevents me from fully following Jesus? What needs to fall away so courage can rise?

Day 2: Love Beyond Limits

Reading: John 13:34-35; Hebrews 13:1-3

Devotional: True discipleship is marked not by our sermons or religious activities, but by how we love one another. The Greek word "philoxenia" means "love of the stranger"—loving those who cannot repay you, opening your home and heart to the uncomfortable and risky. This radical hospitality mirrors God's love for us when we were still strangers to Him. Ministry begins at your kitchen table, in conversations at coffee shops, in moments of vulnerability with those society overlooks. The world will know we belong to Christ when our love breaks through cultural barriers, political divisions, and personal prejudices. Who is God calling you to love beyond your comfort today?

Day 3: Worship Beyond the Walls

Reading: Psalm 34:1; Hebrews 13:15

Devotional: Worship is not confined to Sunday mornings or church buildings—it's a lifestyle of "continual" praise, without interruption. The sacrifice of praise costs something; it's worship that rises even when your heart is heavy, when circumstances contradict God's goodness, when tears fall as you lift your hands. Like King David declared, we will not offer God what costs us nothing. True worship happens Monday morning at work, in your car during difficult commutes, at bedsides during sleepless nights. It transforms ordinary spaces into altars. Your consistent, costly worship becomes your greatest weapon and your strongest testimony. How can you practice uninterrupted worship throughout your daily routine?

Day 4: Courage Beyond Comfort

Reading: Joshua 1:9; Hebrews 13:11-14

Devotional: Jesus suffered "outside the camp," rejected and exposed, to bring us salvation. Now He calls us to join Him there—outside our spiritual comfort zones, beyond safe Christianity, into bold obedience. Courage isn't the absence of fear; it's obedience in the face of it. The early church spread not through comfort but through courage, as believers risked everything to preach, pray, and plant churches. We stand on the shoulders of martyrs who refused to quit when persecution came. Comfort is the enemy of calling. God isn't asking you to be fearless; He's asking you to be faithful. What is God calling you to do that requires you to step outside your camp of comfort?

Day 5: Clothed in Christ's Armor

Reading: Ephesians 6:10-18; Galatians 3:27

Devotional: When we kneel in surrender before Jesus, releasing the comfortable blankets of this world, He clothes us with Himself. Like Jesus in Gethsemane who said, "Not my will, but yours be done," we exchange our comfort for His covering. He places His armor around us—not so we fight alone, but so we run faster, jump higher, and fight stronger in His strength. The blood of Christ has finished the work, giving us purpose and life. We don't need comfortable churches; we need courageous ones. Families who will love in hard places, worship in dark spaces, and go where others refuse to go. Today, surrender your comfort and receive His courage. What will you do differently when clothed in Christ?