Daily Devotional

A daily devotional to strengthen your relationship with God.

Today's Devotional

Live in fellowship!

"How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity!"

Psalm 133:1

In an increasingly selfish and individualistic world, living together in church can be a challenge for many people. Unfortunately, after experiencing problems and difficulties within the group, many distance themselves from the community. Others are present but reject any real bond with their brothers and sisters. They stop experiencing the kindness and love that comes from communion with their family in the faith.

Although it is complicated, for the Christian this is the only possibility of living the gospel to the full, loving Jesus Christ and our neighbor as brothers and sisters. Having a personal relationship with God doesn’t mean we get to ignore friendships with other brothers and sisters in Christ... we are God's family and need each other to be edified and grow. Living together is not always easy. Problems will happen because we are all flawed. We are different people, with different upbringings, styles, ages, and problems, but what unites us must always be God's great love.

Be in communion:

  • If you are far from communion with the family of God, look for a community to join today.
  • For a child of God, living in isolation from others is not an option. Be humble, forgive and ask for forgiveness from your brothers and sisters.
  • Don't expect them to do for you what you can also do for others. Love, serve, help, embrace, listen, share, and live with the Christian family.
  • If you know there's a problem between you and a brother, pray for him, talk to him, try to win him over, reconcile with him.
  • Always take part in meetings and get together with your brothers and sisters. These are great opportunities to build community.
  • Authentically care about people. Study the Bible and pray together with your family in Christ.

Pray:

Father, thank you for my brothers and sisters in Christ. Help me to always live in communion with you and with them by your grace. Forgive our faults and failings. Help us to be a support for all those who need help. As a family, may we all be united despite the problems and difficulties that may arise. Lord, teach us to love and serve one another in the love of Christ. May we always live together in peace and unity, according to your will. In Jesus' name, Amen!

Yesterday's Devotional

The word of the Lord is true

For the word of the Lord is right and true;
he is faithful in all he does.
- Psalm 33:4

There is no word more true than the Word of God! It is a living Word that builds us up and transforms us. In it we find the source we need for our lives, and through it we can continue to bear fruit and grow in grace.

In a world full of false truths, fake news, and conflict, the Bible is our safe harbor. Even though it was written centuries ago, within it we find the true Good News! Through His Word, we can move forward in faith in this dark world full of traps. God’s faithfulness gives us security, and under His covering we can go on without fearing evil.

Just as a pilot in a storm is guided by his instruments to land safely, we must use the Bible as our instrument of spiritual navigation. His Word guides us and brings light in the midst of darkness. Even when we don’t know what will happen because the future belongs to Him, we must be guided by the Word and move forward in faith. Believe it: God is faithful in all He does! He loves us, and everything that happens works together for the good of those who love God!

Walking in the Truth

  • Make a Bible reading plan.
  • Build the habit of reading God’s Word daily. The body needs food, and so does the spirit.
  • Put the Word into practice—exercise your faith in what you’ve meditated on. To be a Christian is to put faith into action.

To Pray:

Lord, Your Word builds my life. In it I find the source I need to live. Your Word is truth, and it is on Your truth that I want to walk. Even when I feel lost, when I turn to Your Word, I find direction. Thank You so much for Your love. In Jesus’ name, amen!

Day Before Yesterday's Devotional

Salt in the saltshaker?

You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot.
- Matthew 5:13

In His teachings, Jesus used several powerful comparisons. In the Sermon on the Mount, He compared His followers to salt and light. If light does not shine in the darkness, it loses its purpose and its essential quality. In the same way with salt: if it does not season, enhance flavor, and preserve, it becomes useless!

Throughout human history, salt has been extremely valuable. Long ago, in addition to giving flavor to food, salt was used to preserve it before refrigerators existed. It even became the salary of Roman soldiers (from there come the words salary and soldier, from sal, salt). Today we also know that salt is essential for life. Without sodium, the human body would be incapable of performing many vital functions. As Jesus said, this is exactly how God’s people are in this world!

You are salt in this earth that is thirsty for Life and transformation. We live in a tasteless and corrupted world. Christ in you is the life and flavor that can give meaning to so many who are lost. So get out of the saltshaker!

Give flavor to this world!

  • If salt stays inside the saltshaker and never reaches pots, dishes, and dough, it makes no difference!
  • Bring the love of God everywhere you go.
  • Share the faith in Christ! He is the only One who can restore this world that is decaying.
  • Pray and ask God to use you as flavorful salt on this earth.

Prayer

Lord God, help me to be salt and light in this world that is so decayed and far from You. Teach me to transmit the values and the grace revealed in Your Word so I may bring meaning to the people I meet. Give me courage and wisdom to bear witness with my life, becoming more and more like Jesus Christ. For Your glory I 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:

  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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