Daily Devotional

A daily devotional to strengthen your relationship with God.

Today's Devotional

How can you tell?

"In the Lord I take refuge.
How then can you say to me:
“Flee like a bird to your mountain."?"

Psalm 11:1

When the psalmist puts all his trust in God, he is sure that none of his enemies can get away with anything. David, the author of the psalm, doesn't think he's simply unbeatable, just as we shouldn't think that of ourselves, because every day we bear our own evil. But he is writing about God's justice, for he loves the righteous and hates the wicked.

Even if we suffer a lot in our lives, from terrible people, and we feel hurt, we can rest in God. This is because he is the righteous judge of all reality. His throne is in heaven and from there he sees everything that has ever happened.

If someone has stolen from you, humiliated you, cursed you or harmed you in any way, if they don't repent, God will bring them to judgement. And we face the same judgement, unless we repent of our sins and believe in Christ Jesus.

Practise justice!

  • Read the whole of Psalm 11
  • Reflect on and think about yourself, woul you describe yourself as righteous or wicked?
  • Pray and trust God that He will bring you justice

Pray:

Lord God, my Father, and Jesus Christ my saviour, I ask you to protect me and keep me from all evil. When the wicked threaten me and terrorise my peace, may I be protected under their wings, safe from evil attacks. May I and my enemies repent of our sins, and be eternally at your side, Lord, for in Christ the sins of all mankind have been paid for. In Jesus' name, amen.

Yesterday's Devotional

The manifold Grace of God

As each one has received a gift, minister it to one another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.

1 Peter 4:10

God's action is meticulous and imaginative. When we observe our surroundings, we witness His ongoing efforts, diversified for the betterment of all. From the mesmerizing starry sky to the captivating beauty of flowers, from delightful aromas to delicious fruits with a variety of flavors - each morning, the light and warmth of the sun remind us of His endless blessings. Every day, we are graciously bestowed with gifts, all stemming from God's boundless love.

In addition to life, God has given us many good things. The best gift God gave us was His Son, Jesus, and in Him, we have all other blessings. In Jesus, we can serve with our gifts and share the Lord's grace in various ways. Smiling, being kind, giving, forgiving, helping, caring, protecting, loving... How can you serve someone today?

Be an agent of God's manifold grace

  • Reflect on your life and the blessings you have received. Thank God for this!
  • Pray and make yourself available to make others happy too.
  • Giving something freely is a central part of the Christian lifestyle. Open your heart, smile, and closets; donate food and clothes you no longer use; and give something precious to someone.
  • You may think you have no material (or financial) resources to give, but God has given you other resources. Use your personal gifts to help someone in need.
  • Pay attention! There are countless individuals surrounding you who can experience something of God's grace through your life.
  • Pray for someone. Truly care about someone's happiness.

Let’s Pray:

My Lord God, thank you for giving me much more than enough to live. Help me to be attentive to the people who pass through my life and awaken me to be a channel of Your grace for them too. May I rejoice in giving and in being able to be an instrument of Your favor. Teach me to follow in the footsteps of Jesus, who acted with grace and mercy, giving everything for love and obedience to You. Amen!

Day Before Yesterday's Devotional

Woe betide those who make us stumble!

"5 And whoever welcomes one such child in my name welcomes me.

Causing to Stumble

6 “If anyone causes one of these little ones—those who believe in me—to stumble, it would be better for them to have a large millstone hung around their neck and to be drowned in the depths of the sea."

- Matthew 18:5-6

There is a very clear concern in the New Testament, one that is present in all the books and is the subject of warnings, alerts and entire letters. False teachers, that's was a major concern for those who wrote the scriptures. But what are False Teachers? Sometimes they are simply very well-meaning people trying to come up with good ideas, but who unfortunately deviate from what the Bible teaches.

There is one truth, one gospel. The apostle Paul was angry with the Galatians for so quickly being deceived into believing a gospel other than the one that had been preached. It's so important that we hold fast to what has been preached to you: the one gospel, that Jesus Christ is God incarnate, he died for our sins and rose again on the third day. He is at the side of God the Father and will return to rule.

Cling to the truth

  • Do you know the truth of the gospel? Have faith that these things happened
  • Do you believe in the gospel? Have faith that everything happened for these reasons
  • Share the gospel! Salvation is offered to everyone, pass the message of salvation forward.

Pray:

Lord, I thank you with all my heart for the gospel of salvation. I believe, my Father, in this gospel message of Jesus Christ and I cling to it with fear and reverence. I ask that your Holy Spirit will enlighten my mind and help me to recognise and know sound doctrine. I ask this 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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