Daily Devotional

A daily devotional to strengthen your relationship with God.

Today's Devotional

A cloud as small as a man's hand

"The seventh time the servant reported, “A cloud as small as a man’s hand is rising from the sea.”

So Elijah said, “Go and tell Ahab, ‘Hitch up your chariot and go down before the rain stops you.’""

1 Kings 18:44

Great things come about through simple details. When Elijah declared the word of the Lord to Ahab, Israel was going through three years of drought. God had already revealed himself through Elijah - humiliating the prophets of Baal - and the promise of rain brought great expectation.

When the prophet spoke this word, the sky was clear. After checking the weather seven times, a small cloud - the size of a man's hand - appeared from the sea. This sign was enough for Elijah to ask King Ahab to leave Mount Carmel before the storm hit.

The prophet was attentive to detail. Elijah didn't need to ask God for great signs and proof that he would keep his promise. This is a powerful teaching: if God has prophesied something in your life, don't wait for big signs, be attentive to the details.

Even great trees come from small seeds. The promises that God has declared in your life will bear fruit, trust in it, because it will happen!

It's going to rain!

  • More than having faith, we need to persevere in God. Without perseverance, faith does not last. Persevere in God's Word!
  • Be attentive, and ask God for wisdom and discernment.
  • If God has declared something in your life, it will come true! Follow the word you have received, and put your faith into action.

Pray:

Lord God, thank you so much for your presence in my life. Your Word transforms and enlivens. I want to build my life on your promises and I want to live the extraordinary in these days. Give me wisdom and discernment. In Jesus' name, amen!

Yesterday's Devotional

Loving God through doing good

Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength.
- Deuteronomy 6:5

Loving God is more than just having deep feelings in our hearts. It is an expression of devotion that manifests itself in our daily actions. God calls us to love him with all our being: heart, soul and strength. God wants our love to overflow through our actions and not just words.

When we understand God's love for us, we are inspired to share that love with those around us. Jesus taught us to love our neighbor as ourselves and to do unto others as we would have them do unto us. These actions demonstrate our love for God through our love for others.

One of the most powerful examples of loving God through good deeds is serving those who are in need. When we reach out to the poor, care for the sick, feed the hungry and comfort the afflicted, we are expressing our love for God. Jesus said:

"The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.'"
- Matthew 25:40

May our love for God be evident in our daily actions. May our lives be a reflection of His unconditional love for us. May every good deed we do be a tangible expression of our love for Him. And, above all, may our love for God be the basis of everything we do, being the motivation to glorify Him in everything we are and do.

Loving God in practice

  • Find daily opportunities to serve others: be willing to help someone in difficulty.
  • Practice forgiveness: Release resentments and forgive those who hurt you.
  • Seek to live a righteous and obedient life: Make wise decisions, treat others with kindness, and be upright in all areas of your life.

Pray:

Lord, show me how to serve those who are in need, forgive those who have offended me and live a life of righteousness before you. May my love for You be evident in every area of my life. In Jesus' name, amen.

Day Before Yesterday's Devotional

My grace is sufficient for you...

"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

Grace is God's undeserved favor towards us. This kindness provides those who believe in Jesus with a wonderful, eternal security that is greater than anything we can imagine. The apostle Paul received this word from God when he prayed three times to be healed of an illness, which he called a "thorn in the flesh".

"My grace is sufficient for you!" was the answer he received from the Father. Perhaps he expected immediate healing or recovery, but in this moment, the greatest miracle Paul recognized was that God was taking care of him and strengthening him day by day. No matter what, Christ was present with him!

Often, we can't understand the reason for some of the suffering in our lives. But in these moments we can see how weak, limited, and dependent on the One who created us we are. When all our resources run out, we trust that the Father's strength will be fortify us every day... Amid life's tribulations, He renews your strength! Seek and trust completely in the goodness and mercy of Jesus!

The Comfort of grace during pain

  • Pray and surrender all your "thorns" and suffering to God. He hears you and wants to help you.
  • Trust that God's grace and presence are with you, right now and wherever you go.
  • Praise him! Despite your affliction, believe that in Jesus Christ there is relief from all suffering.
  • Read the Bible and seek to know God better. His Word will increase your faith and renew your hope.
  • Don't lose faith! Seek the Lord! Jesus is your strength, in his presence there is salvation and victory!

Pray:

Lord God, reinvigorate my faith when I go through struggles, pains and afflictions. When my strength is gone, I know that your power remains forever unwavering! Hold my life firm and sustain me, Father. Embrace me and comfort me when everything is too difficult, for I have only You, my God! Shape my life with your will and teach me to trust that your grace is enough for me. 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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