Holy Bible Online Daily Devotional
A daily devotional to strengthen your relationship with God.
Today's Devotional
Make your mouth a channel of blessing!
Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.
Ephesians 4:29
Our mouths are an important instrument for bringing the word of deliverance. And for this very reason, we must measure what we say and reflect on whether our mouth is a channel of blessing or cursing.
With our tongue we can heal or hurt. It's up to us to choose what we amplify with our mouths. With awareness of this responsibility, we must control our mouths so that we only speak what we really want to say. The Bible can help us develop self-control. More than a source of wisdom, the Bible contains words that heal and save man.
When we feed on God's word, we begin to speak what our heart is full of. More than that, we begin to act according to the Word and we don't say it with our mouths, but with our actions. May your mouth be a channel of blessing!
Being a channel of blessing:
- Avoid speaking too much, try to think before you speak. The more we choose what we say, the more wisely we act.
- Forget "constructive criticism", try to speak words that lift up your brother. It's not necessary to criticize in order to build, but rather to point out solutions.
- The Bible is the greatest source of wisdom you can find. Whoever feeds on its words is a channel of blessing.
Pray:
Lord, make me an instrument in your hands. Use my mouth as a channel for your good news. From You I receive blessings, so may I - through my words - share Your love and favor. Amen!
Yesterday's Devotional
On what does your life depend?
"and that you may love the Lord your God, listen to his voice, and hold fast to him. For the Lord is your life, and he will giveyou many years in the land he swore to give to your fathers, Abraham, Isaac and Jacob."
- Deuteronomy 30:20
Our life, longevity and well-being depend on just one thing: obedience to God. This is the cost of a life in the presence of Jesus. We mustn't forget that our relationship with God is based on love and commitment to his will. If we refuse to obey him, we jeopardise everything that is most important in life.
That was also the cost of living in the Promised Land: obeying the Lord. As much as they thought the Law was rigid, that there were too many rules, or that it was too difficult, the commandments were given to protect and help the people stay on the path.
Likewise, in our lives, God's commandments are good, they guide us and they are for our good. They enable us to live in God's presence and in peace with one another. The life of blessing that God wants to give us is linked to the obedience we give him in love.
The benefits of obedience are far greater
- Pray and ask God for forgiveness if you have been disobedient to His Word.
- Reflect: "It is better to obey than to sacrifice" (1 Samuel 15:22)
- Obeying is a personal decision. Be careful not to follow bad examples and the influence of disobedient people.
- God doesn't want your harm. On the contrary, obedience to what He determines will be the best thing for you.
- "We ought to obey God rather than men" (Acts 5:29). Have priorities.
Pray:
Lord God, help me to obey you in everything, whatever the cost. Forgive me when I selectively choosing inwhich areas of life to obey you. I need to be honest and totally faithful to your Word. Help me to cling to you, because my whole life depends on you. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray and thank you.
Amen!
Day Before Yesterday's Devotional
Live in fellowship!
"How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity!"
Psalm 133:1
In an increasingly selfish and individualistic world, living together in church can be a challenge for many people. Unfortunately, after experiencing problems and difficulties within the group, many distance themselves from the community. Others are present but reject any real bond with their brothers and sisters. They stop experiencing the kindness and love that comes from communion with their family in the faith.
Although it is complicated, for the Christian this is the only possibility of living the gospel to the full, loving Jesus Christ and our neighbor as brothers and sisters. Having a personal relationship with God doesn’t mean we get to ignore friendships with other brothers and sisters in Christ... we are God's family and need each other to be edified and grow. Living together is not always easy. Problems will happen because we are all flawed. We are different people, with different upbringings, styles, ages, and problems, but what unites us must always be God's great love.
Be in communion:
- If you are far from communion with the family of God, look for a community to join today.
- For a child of God, living in isolation from others is not an option. Be humble, forgive and ask for forgiveness from your brothers and sisters.
- Don't expect them to do for you what you can also do for others. Love, serve, help, embrace, listen, share, and live with the Christian family.
- If you know there's a problem between you and a brother, pray for him, talk to him, try to win him over, reconcile with him.
- Always take part in meetings and get together with your brothers and sisters. These are great opportunities to build community.
- Authentically care about people. Study the Bible and pray together with your family in Christ.
Pray:
Father, thank you for my brothers and sisters in Christ. Help me to always live in communion with you and with them by your grace. Forgive our faults and failings. Help us to be a support for all those who need help. As a family, may we all be united despite the problems and difficulties that may arise. Lord, teach us to love and serve one another in the love of Christ. May we always live together in peace and unity, according to your will. In Jesus' name, Amen!
What is the Daily Devotional
The Daily Devotional is a special moment of your day that you dedicate to having a precious time of intimacy with God. It is very simple to establish an exciting routine of discovery and spiritual growth. You will achieve this by setting aside a moment each day to draw near to the Lord. During the Devotional, you will read a Bible verse with a meditation on the text. Then, you will meditate on the teachings and how to apply them in your life. In the end, you can pray.
How to do your Daily Devotional
Here are some tips for making the most of reading the Bible message during the Daily Devotional:
- Set aside a moment and choose a specific place: your devotional time will be more beneficial if you set aside the hustle and bustle and invest in a pleasant time alone with God.
- Read the verse or Bible passage attentively: develop a lifestyle committed to the Word of God every day and avoid distractions.
- Read the daily meditation: reflect and try to understand God's purpose for your life through the comments.
- Practical application: jot down your findings and don't forget to put into practice everything you have learned through the Bible.
- Share what you learned: try to share with people around what God has been teaching you in your moments of daily devotion as you go about your daily conversations and interactions.
Don't forget the importance of living a life fully committed to the Word of God!