Daily Devotional

A daily devotional to strengthen your relationship with God.

Today's Devotional

Tackling your troubles with obedience

When the wine had run out, Jesus' mother said to him, "They have no more wine.

Jesus replied, "What do we have in common, woman? My hour has not yet come.

His mother said to the servants, "Do whatever he tells you".

John 2:3-5

The hosts were facing a crisis: the party had started, the guests were present, the bride and groom and their families were celebrating, but they had run out of wine. Wine at wedding parties in those days was like cake at our birthday parties: it was essential. Wine symbolized joy, and not having any to offer your guests could appear incredibly disrespectful.

In this story, we read that Mary reacted to this dilemma by turning to Jesus. He responded to her with words of authority as someone might when they know they aren't subject to another person's instructions. He would act at the right time and only according to his Heavenly Father's will. Mary goes on to give the servants the best possible advice, advice that we too should follow: "Do whatever he tells you". The servants obeyed Jesus and witnessed a great miracle: water turned into the finest wine.

Navigate life's challenges by obeying Jesus

  • Identify your problem. That's the first step you need to take to solve it.
  • Pray to God! Whenever you face a problem, large or small, offer it up to Jesus.
  • Trust and wait on him. Submit to God's will and timing. He wants to help you.
  • Pursue the Word of the Lord (read it, meditate on it and apply it to your life).
  • Obey! Do what He says and you will see Him act in your favour.

Pray:

Lord God, thank you for always helping me through my daily dilemmas... Help me to place all my problems in your hands, trusting that you will do your will in my life, in your own precious time. You are a God of miracles. Teach me to listen to and obey your word, so that I may follow every commandment and instruction that you give. In the name of Jesus, I ask you. Amen!

Yesterday's Devotional

Forgiveness: A Superpower!

Imagine if we had a superpower that could erase our failures, allowing us to start again in the right way. We would learn from our mistakes and do better. It would be incredible, wouldn't it? Well, I'm pleased to inform you that you already have this power and you can use it as often as you like: it's called forgiveness.

God has poured out his mercy through Christ and allowed us to rewrite our history, he has forgiven us:

“I, even I, am he who blots out
your transgressions, for my own sake,
and remembers your sins no more."
Isaiah 43:25

Forgiveness is powerful, it can end a war, restore relationships, rekindle friendships, erase traumas, and save lives. Forgiveness is not easy, but it is always the best thing to do. It is because of divine forgiveness that we are alive (Lamentations 3:22).

To forgive is not to go backward - on the contrary - to forgive is to go forward, to be perfected in love (1 John 4:17-18). Forgive, don't let the chains of sorrow and regret immobilize you.

Our forgiveness should be unrequited, and complete. It is not true forgiveness if we continue to hold a grudge. God models this in the passage: we read that God 'remembers your sins no more', it is not literal, it cannot be as God is omniscient (all-knowing), but rather it teaches us about God's willingness to forgive and not hold past sins against those who seek reconciliation.

Using Your Superpower

  • To forgive is not to retreat, nor to cower. To forgive is to overcome, to move forward!
  • Forgive and you too will receive forgiveness (Matthew 6:14).
  • Forgiveness relieves the heart and the mind. Try it.

Pray:

Lord, we are the fruit of your forgiveness. Thank you so much for your perfect love, teach me to forgive. I want to move forward in faith and experience more of Your love. Mold my heart, 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:

  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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