Daily Devotional

A daily devotional to strengthen your relationship with God.

Today's Devotional

Be known in heaven...

"My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me."

John 10:27

Many people dream of meeting famous people. Media stars, artists, singers, footballers, leaders and so on are at the top of many fans' lists all over the world. But much more notable than meeting a celebrity is being personally known by someone very important. Knowing that we are known by someone of high prestige gives us a certain relevance and satisfaction.

What can we say about being known by the God of all earth and heaven?

How wonderful! Discovering that we are known by the Lord Jesus Christ, the supreme and sovereign God, King of kings who governs the entire universe and sustains all creation, brings us confidence and security in Him... What a great joy to know and be known by our God! May this gracious knowledge motivate us to listen to His voice and follow Him always...

Live as a child known to God...

  • Pray and thank God for knowing you and caring for you.
  • Be genuine in your relationship with God. He knows when we are honest or hypocritical. If you know you haven't been sincere, truly repent and confess to Jesus.
  • Try to please God more than men with your attitudes and words. Let everything you do be for the glory of the Lord.
  • Rest in the Lord and trust in him. Remember: He knows you and wants to have a personal relationship with you.
  • Seek to hear God through His Word, and dedicate yourself to getting to know the One who knows you completely.
  • Share with others your faith in the God who saved us, knows us and loves us.

Pray:

Lord God, thank you because even though you are so big, you know me and look after me with love. Thank you for making me your child, a sheep of your flock. Help me to live to please You, listening to Your voice and always following You. May other people who don't know you personally yet, come to faith. In Jesus' name, amen!

Yesterday's Devotional

Grace and truth

Out of his fullness we have all received grace in place of grace already given. For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through.

John 1:16-17

God's Law, given through Moses, revealed who we truly are and the greatness and holiness of God. Through it, we see how far we are from reaching God's goodness and excellence. The commandments of the Lord are not just ordinances, but love and life for those who obey them. Without the help of the Lord, we know that man has failed, unable to fulfill God's will - it is impossible through our own merits...

But thanks be to God for Jesus Christ! By coming into the world, He personified the grace and truth of God for mankind. He not only brought and conveyed instructions but lived fulfilling the law in all its fullness. Jesus demonstrated in practice how man should be toward God and showed God's love and life toward man. Walk in the grace and truth of Jesus. He helps you and grants you victory and abundant life!

Grace upon Grace!

  • Pray and ask God to help you understand and live out the truth and grace through Jesus Christ.
  • Be grateful! Jesus personally brought the ultimate solution to our inadequacy before God.
  • Seek to know the Bible more deeply. Through it, you will discover how to please the Lord.
  • Read the Gospel of John and try to identify other passages that speak of God's grace and truth.
  • Take note of the references you find and what you are learning from them.
  • Share with others what you have discovered about the truth and grace of Jesus.

Let's Pray:

Lord God, thank you very much for sending us, Jesus! Through him, we receive salvation and forgiveness for our failures. In Jesus, we also have the exact model of how we can please you, obey, and love. This is wonderful because, on our own, we could not... Teach us to always walk on this path, which is Christ. The path of truth, grace, love, and life. Help me reflect Your fullness and endless grace to the world! In the name of Jesus, Amen.

Day Before Yesterday's Devotional

The Pilgrim's Progress

I am with you and will watch over you wherever you go, and I will bring you back to this land. I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you.
Genesis 28:15

You've probably heard of John Bunyan's The Pilgrim's Progress. This classic of Christian literature contains interesting analogies of the Christian's journey of faith towards heaven. In a way, we are all pilgrims on earth. Our life is a journey, with challenges, company and a certain destination.

God walks beside us. If we trust in Jesus and his word, we can be sure of his marvellous presence with us. Even if you don't recognise what's coming next on your journey, God will take care of everything and will be there, firmly by your side.

God accompanies you on your journey:

  • Thank the Lord for never abandoning you.
  • Pray and surrender to God your anxiety and worry about problems along the way.
  • If, on your way, you can't see much further, remember: your Saviour sees and knows everything.
  • Always trust in God as your Father, friend, guide, counsellor and protector. More than your best companion, He is the path you need to follow (Jn 14:6).
  • Join other pilgrims in faith. Walk side by side with Jesus and accompany other brothers and sisters, encouraging them to stand firm on the way.

Pray:

Lord God, you are my guide and protector. Thank you for being my greatest friend and companion at all times. Even if surprises or suffering await me along the way, I am sure that you, Lord, are always by my side and will sustain me to the end. Always be with us, with your people, Father. Help your people on their journey, because we can't go on alone.
I ask you and I thank you, in Jesus' name. Amen.

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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:

  1. 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.
  2. Read the verse or Bible passage attentively: develop a lifestyle committed to the Word of God every day and avoid distractions.
  3. Read the daily meditation: reflect and try to understand God's purpose for your life through the comments.
  4. Practical application: jot down your findings and don't forget to put into practice everything you have learned through the Bible.
  5. 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!

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