Daily Devotional

A daily devotional to strengthen your relationship with God.

Today's Devotional

Have an encounter with the Word of God today

Hilkiah the high priest said to Shaphan the secretary, “I have found the Book of the Law in the temple of the Lord.” He gave it to Shaphan, who read it.

2 Kings 22:8

When King Josiah began to reign in Israel, he was just a child and did not know the Law of God. Many years later, the Book of the Law was found in the temple and presented to the king. Upon hearing what it said, Josiah humbled himself and repented. He decided in his heart to fulfill everything that was written. The Bible tells us that he pleased the Lord by doing everything correctly.

How many of us would like to live in righteousness, bringing joy to the Lord?

Day by day we encounter choices and challenges, striving to steer our lives towards the best outcomes. Yet without a reliable compass, navigating life's waters becomes dangerous. Fortunately, the Lord has bestowed upon us His Word, a steadfast guide for our journey. Without embracing the Bible, how can we cultivate a personal relationship with Him? How can we bring Him satisfaction and joy?

The narrative of King Josiah serves as a powerful example of how we can proceed. Josiah did not know the Word of the Lord, but when he found it, he considered it valuable. He attentively listened, swiftly repented, humbled himself, and obediently acted.

We encourage you to have an encounter with the Word of God today!

Treasure it. Invest quality time each day to read and meditate on it. Reflect humbly, repent sincerely, and faithfully obey its guidance.

Getting started to know more today:

  • Rediscover the Word of God during your day.
  • Analyze the best time of your day to dedicate yourself to the attentive reading of the Bible.
  • Disconnect from distractions! Go to a quiet place and enjoy God's knowledge.
  • Pray and ask God to speak to your heart through His Word.
  • Take notes of passages, reflections, and personal discoveries you make in your reading.
  • Apply to your practical life everything you learn from the Word of God.
  • Share with others the richness of this knowledge!

Let’s Pray:

Lord, thank you for revealing Yourself to us through Your Word! Help me to love and devote more time of my day to better know the Bible, reading, listening, meditating, and practicing it faithfully. Like King Josiah, may I have a humble, repentant, and obedient heart to the Lord, always ready to fulfill Your will expressed in the Scriptures. Amen!

Yesterday's Devotional

God will provide!

7 Isaac spoke up and said to his father Abraham, “Father?”

“Yes, my son?” Abraham replied.

“The fire and wood are here,” Isaac said, “but where is the lamb for the burnt offering?”

8 Abraham answered, “God himself will provide the lamb for the burnt offering, my son.” And the two of them went on together.

Genesis 22:7-8

These verses tell of a time of great trial that Abraham went through with his son Isaac. It's a well-known story in which God tests Abraham's faith by asking him to sacrifice his beloved son. It was certainly an unparalleled test, but it was only a test because, of course, God didn't want the boy to die.

Abraham proved that he had faith and obeyed the Lord in everything. He knew that God, who had given him the promised son, was faithful and would, if necessary, resurrect the boy or provide the lamb for the sacrifice.

And so it happened! This story is the one place in the bible where the name for God is 'Jehovah Jireh' (Verse 14) ''The Lord my Provider! And in your life too, He will provide!

Like this story, sometimes our faith is tested. And even if we don't understand the circumstances, we need to trust in the Lord, because through the struggles we face, we learn to depend on Him more. Employment, health care, material resources, what to wear, etc. are all important needs, but seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness (Matthew 6:31-33). Place your faith completely in the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, because He will supply all your needs, in Christ, for His glory!

By faith, God will provide!

  • Trust God completely! He is faithful and fulfills His Word.
  • Pray and place your whole life in the Lord's care.
  • God will provide what you need. This is not always compatible with what you want Him to do.
  • Rest in God's provision, but work and take advantage of the opportunities he places in front of you.
  • Seek constant guidance in God's Word. He provides the wisdom you need to make the right decisions.

Pray:

Lord God, I want to thank you because you, Lord, have taken care of me. Even with difficulties, I believe that you are in control of my life. Provide what I really need, not what I want. Help my family, your church, my brothers and sisters in Christ and my friends in their daily needs. Bless our country and provide for the needs of our people, Lord! Give me wisdom to manage well the resources you give me. Open doors, Father, and do Your will in me. In Jesus' name! Amen.

Day Before Yesterday's Devotional

Renewing our minds through Christ

A Living Sacrifice

12 Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. 2 Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.

Humble Service in the Body of Christ

3 For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the faith God has distributed to each of you.

Romans 12:1-3

Life is full of changes. In childhood, we have tastes that change as we enter adolescence. As adults, we no longer have the same perceptions as when we were young. We grow up and our minds change.

When we are born again (2 Corinthians 5:17), we die to the world and our worldly mind is also buried. We see beyond what our eyes can see, we see with the eyes of the spirit. We no longer cling to the desires of the world, but seek the things above (Colossians 3:2).

Transforming the mind is also part of being "born again". This transformation is daily and continuous, moving away from old habits and things that limit our mind. When we live God's Word, our mind is enlarged and we experience the real meaning of life, God's love.

Renewing the mind through Christ

  • Becoming a new creation is an active process. Give up old habits and everything that distances you from God.
  • The Bible is a manual for the renewal of our minds. Read it daily.
  • Seek the company of those who are also seeking to renew their minds. Grow in communion.

Pray:

Lord God, I no longer have the same mind I had before. You teach me more every day. Help me to transform my mind, I want to think more about the things above, and I want to help more minds to be transformed by you. 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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