Daily Devotional

A daily devotional to strengthen your relationship with God.

Today's Devotional

The Pilgrim's Progress

I am with you and will watch over you wherever you go, and I will bring you back to this land. I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you.
Genesis 28:15

You've probably heard of John Bunyan's The Pilgrim's Progress. This classic of Christian literature contains interesting analogies of the Christian's journey of faith towards heaven. In a way, we are all pilgrims on earth. Our life is a journey, with challenges, company and a certain destination.

God walks beside us. If we trust in Jesus and his word, we can be sure of his marvellous presence with us. Even if you don't recognise what's coming next on your journey, God will take care of everything and will be there, firmly by your side.

God accompanies you on your journey:

  • Thank the Lord for never abandoning you.
  • Pray and surrender to God your anxiety and worry about problems along the way.
  • If, on your way, you can't see much further, remember: your Saviour sees and knows everything.
  • Always trust in God as your Father, friend, guide, counsellor and protector. More than your best companion, He is the path you need to follow (Jn 14:6).
  • Join other pilgrims in faith. Walk side by side with Jesus and accompany other brothers and sisters, encouraging them to stand firm on the way.

Pray:

Lord God, you are my guide and protector. Thank you for being my greatest friend and companion at all times. Even if surprises or suffering await me along the way, I am sure that you, Lord, are always by my side and will sustain me to the end. Always be with us, with your people, Father. Help your people on their journey, because we can't go on alone.
I ask you and I thank you, in Jesus' name. Amen.

Yesterday's Devotional

The best place in the world...

68 Simon Peter answered him, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. 69 We have come to believe and to know that you are the Holy One of God.”

John 6:68-69

At the time Peter made this statement, Jesus was teaching, surrounded by many other disciples. Some of them began to follow him because they had seen many miracles and healings. Others followed him because they had been fed in The Feeding of the 5,000. But despite this, many of these disciples still didn't believe in Jesus and began to abandon him because they found his teaching too harsh.

Jesus then asked the twelve disciples whether they wanted to go too. Peter, like others who believed in the Lord, knew there was nowhere else to go...

There is no better place in the world than to be in the presence of Jesus. He alone has the words of eternal life, capable of satisfying the greatest hunger of your existence. Anyone who truly knows God's love knows that there is no better place to be than with the Savior!

Be in the best place today:

  • Do you believe in the Lord? To do so, you need to know God and His love through the Bible.
  • Whatever has led you to follow Christ, may faith and love keep you close to Him every day.
  • Put your trust in Jesus that he will meet your daily needs.
  • Pray to be in God's presence when you feel far from His ways.
  • If you feel that you are not yet a faithful disciple of Jesus, seek guidance from a more mature Christian or the pastor of a church.
  • Thank God because in Jesus you will have more than miracles and blessings: with Christ, you will gain knowledge of eternal life.

Pray:

Lord God, thank you so much for the best place I could be: in Christ! Thank you because nothing in this world is better than walking side by side with the Lord and learning from God. Help me to believe and remain in the presence of Jesus every day of my life and then I will know that everything else will be fine. Be with me today and always. In Jesus' name, amen!

Day Before Yesterday's Devotional

Have courage! The Lord will be with you wherever you go

"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”
Joshua 1:9

When Joshua received these words from God, he had a great responsibility on his shoulders: to succeed Moses and lead the Israelite people to Canaan. This word certainly frightened Joshua, but God himself took it upon himself to lead him.

If we have great responsibilities in our hands, it is because God has entrusted us with this mission and knows that we are capable of managing them. Don't underestimate your potential in God. If there is a great challenge, it is because God has already provided a great blessing at the end of the tribulation.

The key to facing great challenges is to stay close to the Father. He can enable us and guide us through challenges, however simple or tough. The Lord will be with us wherever we go! So try to stay close to him and don't be afraid!

Take heart!

  • God empowers the chosen, don't be afraid. If God has called you, it is because He will enable you throughout the challenge.
  • The Word of God is our refuge and strength! Use the Bible as your daily bread.
  • Don't be afraid, God is our friend. Through the Son we have access to the Father, pray, open your heart.

Pray:

Lord God, thank you so much for the challenges. I know that they help me to grow closer to you. Pour out your Spirit on me and strengthen me. I won't go back on your promises. I move forward, 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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