Holy Bible Online Daily Devotional
A daily devotional to strengthen your relationship with God.
Today's Devotional
Living with power!
But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.
2 Corinthians 12:9
When we think of a life of power, we immediately imagine someone who is strong, unshakable, full of authority and abilities, right? Yes, that's usually what everyone thinks, but the reality isn't quite like that... Sometimes we only discover great strength when we are at our weakest... It's intriguing how God's logic seems to confuse our natural understanding of strength and power. But when we are weak, in our own strength, then we are strong, in God's strength.
In this verse we read the answer given by God to Paul, after he had prayed three times asking for great suffering to be taken away from him. God's grace is enough! And His power is perfected in us when we are weak. Paul's "thorn in the flesh" served to activate his total trust in God's strength. So too, when we are weakened by life's sufferings, we find the greatest power that comes from Jesus Christ. We can only live with real power when we rely on God's strength and not on ourselves...
Live empowered by God's grace
- If you feel weak, debilitated, "broken" physically or emotionally, gather all your strength to believe in God with all your heart.
- Pray and cry out to the Lord when you go through afflictions, He will give you grace and power to overcome!
- The Holy Spirit gives you power to overcome sin and authority to testify about Christ (Acts 1:8).
- Take advantage of your troubles to develop a deeper friendship with God.
- Give thanks for God's grace and presence in your life. He makes you strong!
Pray:
Lord God, help me to live with power through the grace of Jesus Christ! I am small and weak, Father... Without you I can do nothing! Your grace alone is enough for me. You are good, you are the almighty God... Teach me to trust in you in the moments of greatest weakness and suffering that I face. I thank you for your presence, which renews me every day. Be with me, now and always, God! In the name of Jesus, I ask you, amen!
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Yesterday's Devotional
Even through tears, plant the seed!
"Those who sow with tears
will reap with songs of joy.
6 Those who go out weeping,
carrying seed to sow,
will return with songs of joy,
carrying sheaves with them."
Psalm 126:5-6
The "law of sowing" or the planting rule is a concept that is covered a lot throughout the Bible. Jesus taught several parables about the sower, types of soil and seeds (like the mustard seed, for example). Paul also said (in Galatians 6:7) that "A man reaps what he sows.". From these and other references, we can see that, in all areas of life, we reap what we sow.
Today's psalm tells us about a different aspect of planting. It's the only place in the Bible where a different kind of harvest is mentioned to the one of planting. The law of sowing here is wrapped up in the grace and mercy of the Lord who sustains all things! God grants those who sow with tears (humility, trust and contrition) to reap their sheaves full of joy (happiness, contentment and satisfaction)! Entrust your seed to Jesus who can transform a small seed into many sheaves. He can also turn your weeping into joy!
Even with tears and difficulties, sow your seed:
- Planting is related to trust. Give your plans to the Lord and trust that He will do everything.
- Pray to God constantly, and ask Him to sustain and direct you in all your life's purposes.
- God gives birth and growth, but you have to plant! Work hard and be cheerful!
- After sowing with faith, pray and wait patiently on the Lord.
- Ask God for guidance so that you will always bear good fruit, through the action of His Spirit in your life.
- The Word of God is the Good Seed. Share the Gospel with others around you.
Pray:
Lord, help me to plant seeds with faith and hope in you. May I trust that You sustain all things and that You sustain my life, my family, and all my dreams. Even when I'm weary, tired or beaten down by the wear and tear of life or the strain of work, may I continue to plant good seeds. May these seeds produce good fruit that will remain, for the blessing of many and your glory, in Jesus' name! Amen.
Day Before Yesterday's Devotional
Word of the Day: What is the value of your life?
Do you know how much your life is worth? The Bible says you were created in the image and likeness of God, formed in a very special way. Sin separates you from God, but it does not destroy your worth. God loves you so much that He sent His only Son to save you from sin!
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son,that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.
John 3:16
You are very precious to God! To the point that He sent His blessed Son to save you! Never forget: you are valuable to the Lord... Even if you have been rejected in the past, or if people humiliate and treat you with disdain today, or even if you yourself do not recognize your real worth, remember: the sovereign God created you and loves you!
More than any artwork, valued at millions, you are more precious, for it is Jesus Himself who determines your importance and dignity. Do not listen to others' voices that say otherwise! It's a lie! God gives you true worth!
So, just as the works by Leonardo da Vinci, or Michelangelo, for example, carry value due to the importance of their creators, you also carry infinite worth because of the One who made you! Your author is the King of the universe! You are worth much more than the most valuable artworks in the whole world...
Look at what God says in His Word, and find your true value in Christ!
Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?
Matthew 6:26
29 Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground outside your Father’s care. 30 And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. 31 So don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.
Matthew 10:29-31
God takes care of all creation, but we were specially made, in His image and likeness, with a specific purpose. He made us to relate to Him and give Him glory. Understand this, and you will discover your true value in Him.
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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:
- 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!