Daily Devotional

Today's Devotional

sunday, september 20 2026

Jesus had compassion on His sheep

Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom and healing every disease and sickness. When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.
- Matthew 9:35–36

The ministry of Jesus preaching, teaching, and healing was motivated by a very simple feeling. He did not do this for fame, attention, or money. What motivated Jesus was His compassion for people.

The fact that the crowds did not truly know God the Father, that they were without spiritual leadership, immersed in their sins and illnesses, moved Christ to act. The situation of people today is not very different. The truth is that many remain just as miserable as before, but they do not even realize it.

You need to act! Mercy must compel you to step out and help those around you. Be like Christ and have compassion on the poor, the weak, the lost, and the sinners. He gave His life for their salvation, take this message forward!

Rise up and help

Have mercy! Remember that you yourself are the object of divine mercy; recognize what God has done in your life.
See that your neighbor also needs mercy; help them as you can.
At the very least, pray for those around you. The one who does more than you is God—and He does abundantly.

Prayer:

Lord, my beloved God, God of mercy, I ask that You shape my heart so that I may see as Jesus saw. I don’t want to have a heart of stone, insensitive and disconnected from You. Instead, I want to live Your commandments as a source of life. Do Your work in me, in the name of Jesus, amen!

Yesterday's Devotional

Following Jesus

My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.
- John 10:27

Jesus said that His sheep do two things: they listen to Him and they follow Him. God guides those who are saved. It is a great privilege to hear God’s voice through the Bible and the Holy Spirit, but that is not enough. We need to obey.

When we recognize God’s voice, we must pay attention to what He says. Many people hear God’s word but choose to ignore it so they can continue living in sin. Whoever does this is not living as a disciple. To be a disciple means to be a follower of Jesus, just as a sheep follows its shepherd. And when we follow Jesus, our life is transformed!

Start following Jesus today:

Dedicate your life to Jesus, recognizing Him as your Savior
Read the Bible to hear God’s voice
Take time to pray (this will help you recognize Jesus’ voice)
Ask for God’s guidance in your life
Obey God’s commandments

To pray:

Lord, I know that You are my shepherd, who takes care of me. I want to learn to recognize when You are speaking to me. Please help me listen to Your word and obey. Show me how I should live and give me strength to follow Jesus. Amen.

Day Before Yesterday's Devotional

The love of many will grow cold

And because wickedness will increase, the love of most will grow cold.
- Matthew 24:12

This verse is part of Jesus’ eschatological discourse, in which He speaks about the signs of the End Times. Jesus foretold what we already see throughout the world and around us: the cooling of love. Indeed, wars, selfishness, violence, and aggression among people are signs of humanity’s chaotic condition in the last days.

God is love, and the more we distance ourselves from Him, the more we lose His essence. This is the main reason for the coldness of love and the increase of evil in the world. Here, love refers not only to human love but also to love for God and to a spiritual relationship with Jesus Christ.

The exponential growth of iniquity, as mentioned by Jesus, can be confirmed in the news, on social media, and in the complicated relationships between people in a declining world that is moving further and further away from divine principles. And the direct consequence of this, as we witness, is the increase of wickedness, along with a society that is troubled, fearful, and without hope. But the solution to all this evil is available to those who believe and seek the love of God. It is only through this love that we receive the grace of Jesus Christ and the comfort of the Holy Spirit.

Keep the love in your heart warm:

Practice love daily. Only love, the essence of Christianity is capable of facing the challenges brought by the increase of sin and injustice in the world.
Remain steadfast in God’s presence. Only in Him will we maintain our ability to love.
Love God above all and love your neighbor as yourself. This is the solution to resisting the growth of wickedness in this world.
Strengthen your fellowship with God through a life of prayer and study of the Word. Constant seeking not only draws us closer to the Lord but also enables us to live in love, even amid growing evil.
Bear witness to true Love: When we live lives transformed by Christ’s love, we can be powerful witnesses. Our testimony can inspire others to resist the cooling of love, to seek the Lord more deeply, and to reflect His virtues in practice.

Prayer:

Lord God, keep the flame of Your love burning brightly in my heart! Have mercy on all Your children in the world, that they may remain firm in You, bound together in Your gracious love. In the face of the coldness of this world, surrounded by so much evil and sin, we seek Your grace, Father. Enable us to keep and obey Your commandments, so that we may convey Your essence to everyone we meet. May our testimony be transformative, reflecting the love we have received from You to all who do not yet know You, Lord. In Jesus’ name, we pray. 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:

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.
Read the verse or Bible passage attentively: develop a lifestyle committed to the Word of God every day and avoid distractions.
Read the daily meditation: reflect and try to understand God's purpose for your life through the comments.
Practical application: jot down your findings and don't forget to put into practice everything you have learned through the Bible.
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!