Daily Devotional

A daily devotional to strengthen your relationship with God.

Today's Devotional

An intentional worship service

For I desire mercy, not sacrifice,
and acknowledgment of God rather than burnt offerings.
- Hosea 6:6

The prophet Hosea spoke these words as he exhorted Israel. The nation, chosen to be faithful to God, had drifted away from Him because they had stopped pursuing an intimate relationship with Him. Instead, they were merely performing rituals, as if that were enough.

But above sacrifices, God desires mercy, something that truly comes from the heart. Instead of rituals, the Lord wants His people to truly know Him. This knowledge of God is not about theology, but about relationship. To know your neighbor, it’s not enough to just hear about them, you must see them, talk with them.

Have you been going to church just out of habit? Has it become part of your routine, without really connecting with the Lord in that place? Know that this is dangerous; God sent Hosea to warn Israel about exactly this. What God wants is a relationship with you more than just your physical presence in a building.

Wake up, you who sleep

  • Go to your room, close the door, and open your heart before God.
  • Read the Bible every day of the week and begin to relate to the Word of God.
  • When you go to church, don’t just watch the service worship God yourself.

Prayer:

Lord, my God and Father, I ask You to forgive me if I have become numb in my worship. Ignite my heart with Your Holy Spirit so I may dedicate myself fully to the worship of You. May the sacrifice of Christ awaken in me the love and praise that You deserve. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Yesterday's Devotional

The fascination of the Word of God

Every day he was teaching at the temple. But the chief priests, the teachers of the law and the leaders among the people were trying to kill him. Yet they could not find any way to do it, because all the people hung on his words.
- Luke 19:47-48

Notice again this expression: "the people hung on his words." The word of Jesus was fascinating! Another version of this Bible passage says the people “were captivated by what they heard” (CSB).

In the Gospel of Matthew, when Jesus finished the so-called "Sermon on the Mount," the text tells us that "the crowds were amazed" at his teaching because he taught them as one who had authority, and not like the teachers of the law (Matthew 7:28-29).

The Word of God remains fascinating and captivating today. Today, Jesus’ teachings are recorded in the Bible, available to us. If you want to know Jesus and His teachings, you need to know the Bible. Read the Word of God daily. You too will be amazed by His teaching.

Get to know the Word of God

  • Read the Bible daily. If you read 4 pages of a regular Bible per day, you will complete your reading in less than one year.
  • Pray and ask God to give you the desire to read the Bible and the ability to understand what He wants to say to you through your reading.
  • Set a specific time for this moment of reading and meditation. Have a designated place where you can maintain concentration on reading.
  • Read the Bible with devotion, in prayer, always seeking God’s message for that day.

Prayer:

Lord Jesus, I want to know You and Your Word. Grant me the desire and willingness to read the Bible, and also enable me to understand what You want to speak to me. I pray this in Your name, Jesus. Amen!

Day Before Yesterday's Devotional

Be known in heaven...

"My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me."

John 10:27

Many people dream of meeting famous people. Media stars, artists, singers, footballers, leaders and so on are at the top of many fans' lists all over the world. But much more notable than meeting a celebrity is being personally known by someone very important. Knowing that we are known by someone of high prestige gives us a certain relevance and satisfaction.

What can we say about being known by the God of all earth and heaven?

How wonderful! Discovering that we are known by the Lord Jesus Christ, the supreme and sovereign God, King of kings who governs the entire universe and sustains all creation, brings us confidence and security in Him... What a great joy to know and be known by our God! May this gracious knowledge motivate us to listen to His voice and follow Him always...

Live as a child known to God...

  • Pray and thank God for knowing you and caring for you.
  • Be genuine in your relationship with God. He knows when we are honest or hypocritical. If you know you haven't been sincere, truly repent and confess to Jesus.
  • Try to please God more than men with your attitudes and words. Let everything you do be for the glory of the Lord.
  • Rest in the Lord and trust in him. Remember: He knows you and wants to have a personal relationship with you.
  • Seek to hear God through His Word, and dedicate yourself to getting to know the One who knows you completely.
  • Share with others your faith in the God who saved us, knows us and loves us.

Pray:

Lord God, thank you because even though you are so big, you know me and look after me with love. Thank you for making me your child, a sheep of your flock. Help me to live to please You, listening to Your voice and always following You. May other people who don't know you personally yet, come to faith. 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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