Daily Devotional

"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!

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: