Holy Bible Online Daily Devotional
A daily devotional to strengthen your relationship with God.
Today's Devotional
On what does your life depend?
"and that you may love the Lord your God, listen to his voice, and hold fast to him. For the Lord is your life, and he will giveyou many years in the land he swore to give to your fathers, Abraham, Isaac and Jacob."
- Deuteronomy 30:20
Our life, longevity and well-being depend on just one thing: obedience to God. This is the cost of a life in the presence of Jesus. We mustn't forget that our relationship with God is based on love and commitment to his will. If we refuse to obey him, we jeopardise everything that is most important in life.
That was also the cost of living in the Promised Land: obeying the Lord. As much as they thought the Law was rigid, that there were too many rules, or that it was too difficult, the commandments were given to protect and help the people stay on the path.
Likewise, in our lives, God's commandments are good, they guide us and they are for our good. They enable us to live in God's presence and in peace with one another. The life of blessing that God wants to give us is linked to the obedience we give him in love.
The benefits of obedience are far greater
- Pray and ask God for forgiveness if you have been disobedient to His Word.
- Reflect: "It is better to obey than to sacrifice" (1 Samuel 15:22)
- Obeying is a personal decision. Be careful not to follow bad examples and the influence of disobedient people.
- God doesn't want your harm. On the contrary, obedience to what He determines will be the best thing for you.
- "We ought to obey God rather than men" (Acts 5:29). Have priorities.
Pray:
Lord God, help me to obey you in everything, whatever the cost. Forgive me when I selectively choosing inwhich areas of life to obey you. I need to be honest and totally faithful to your Word. Help me to cling to you, because my whole life depends on you. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray and thank you.
Amen!
Yesterday'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.
Day Before 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!
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!