Don’t Follow the Crowds!
Read: Matthew 7:7-14 For the gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life, and those who find it are few. (v. 14) As I was visiting
Arijeta Ajeti February 1, 2026
Do you ever feel like life is unsteady—like you’re standing on shifting ground, facing storms of fear, doubt, or loss? When uncertainty shakes us, we long for something firm, secure, and lasting.
This devotional reading plan reminds us that Jesus is that solid foundation. Across these readings, we’ll be invited to enter the narrow way, to stand on Christ our Rock, to anchor our hope in his promises, and to look ahead to the newness of life he is making. We’ll face our fears honestly, remembering that Jesus calms every storm. We’ll reflect on the ways envy, jealousy, or comparison can take root in our hearts, and learn instead to rest in his love and care.
Jesus steadies our lives, no matter the circumstances. Just as David cried out for the Rock that is higher than him, or Peter was called to step out of the boat in faith, we too are invited to look beyond fear and place our trust in Christ. Jesus is with us, guiding us, protecting us, and calling us into the abundant life found only in him.
Written by Arijeta Ajeti, a believer living in Kosovo, these devotionals were first published in Fjalet E Shpreses, Words of Hope’s partner Albanian ministry publication. In the country of Kosovo, followers of Jesus live as a small minority, living with significant social and economic challenges.
Take heart today: the Rock will not move, hope in Christ will not disappoint, and his love will hold you fast.
Arijeta Ajeti is an actress, director, playwright, public speaker, producer and teacher living in the country of Kosovo. She has performed in the National Theater of Kosovo and around the world. Arijeta is also an innovator of the ARK (Artists Reflect the Creator) initiative which brings Christian artists together to showcase their art and encourage each other in God.
Read: Matthew 7:7-14 For the gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life, and those who find it are few. (v. 14) As I was visiting
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Arijeta Ajeti isan actress, director, playwright, public speaker, producer and teacher living in the country of Kosovo. She has performed in the National Theater of Kosovo and around the world. Arijeta is also an innovator of the ARK (Artists Reflect the Creator) initiative which brings Christian artists together to showcase their art and encourage each other in God.
Her devotionals were first published in Words of Hope’s Albanian partner publication, Fjalet E Spreses. Learn more about Words of Hope’s work in Albania and Kosovo.