Daily Devotional

A daily devotional to strengthen your relationship with God.

Today's Devotional

Prosper in the land of your affliction

Joseph named his firstborn Manasseh and said, “It is because God has made me forget all my trouble and all my father’s household.” The second son he named Ephraim and said, “It is because God has made me fruitful in the land of my suffering.”
- Genesis 41:51-52

A theme of films, TV series, cartoons, and books, the story of Joseph, the son of Jacob who became governor of Egypt, is well known. Despite its popularity, what many people forget is that Joseph’s story would not have been the same if he had not trusted in the Lord. Certainly, the life of the “prince of Egypt” would have been a great tragedy without the presence of the true God. All the suffering and anguish would have made him give up on everything…

The fact is that even though he was abandoned by everyone, sold by his own brothers, betrayed, unjustly imprisoned, and forgotten in prison, he knew that God would never abandon him. When Joseph named his sons, he testified to what the goodness and grace of the Lord had done in his favor: he was able to forget past suffering, not harbor resentment against his family, and prosper in the land where he had suffered. Dare also to trust God in the midst of problems. You will see and bear witness to His miracles in your life.

Believe today, despite difficult circumstances:

  • Pray, thanking God for Joseph’s example of faith, and like him, surrender control of your life to God.
  • Ask God to help you forgive and forget everything you suffered in the past.
  • Believing involves full trust in God, who is good and merciful. Trust and wait (with patience) on God; He does not abandon you, even in afflictions.
  • To believe with all your heart, you need to know Him. Seek to develop a true friendship with Jesus.
  • Do not complain or fight with those who have wronged you. Forgive and take everything to God in prayer. He is the righteous judge and can use this affliction to bless many.
  • Continue to work and serve God with gratitude; in His time, He will reward you.

Prayer:

Beloved God, You know and understand the affliction I have been living through. I continue to believe and wait on You, on Your miracle. Help me to go through all of this while honoring You, as Your servant Joseph did. Teach me to love and forgive those who have harmed me. Bless me and make me prosper in difficulties, so that I may glorify You and always bear witness to Your goodness and Your immense love. In the name of Jesus, Amen.

Yesterday's Devotional

Back to the first love!

Yet I hold this against you: You have forsaken the love you had at first. Consider how far you have fallen! Repent and do the things you did at first...
- Revelation 2:4–5

The beginning of a relationship, the start of a new work project, or the first days of school are always very intense, full of passion, commitment, and dedication. Just as it happens in other relationships or activities we start, our first moments with God also tend to be marked by deep passion. Unfortunately, as time passes, many abandon their first love.

Today’s verse serves as a warning not to let this happen and to return to the practices of love we once showed Jesus at the beginning. If before you dedicated more time to loving (and serving) God and your neighbor through prayer, devotion, Bible reading and study, taking joy in attending services, evangelism, discipleship, going to church, etc., today is the time to return to your first love!

Return to loving as you did at the beginning

  • Remember where you have fallen make an honest self-analysis, reflect on your life, and remember how you abandoned your first love.
  • Repent, pray and ask for forgiveness, recognizing the mistake of neglecting and ceasing to invest in your love for God.
  • Practice the works you did at first, return to the early works with love, dedication, and total surrender to God.

To Pray:

Dear Father, I recognize that I have abandoned my first love for You… Forgive me, for I allowed our communion to become a lesser priority and drifted away from You. But today I want to return to loving You above everything and everyone, and to love my neighbor as well, serving more and better each day. Help me not to grow weary and to remain in my first love. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Day Before Yesterday's Devotional

False confidence...

This is what the Lord says:
“Cursed is the one who trusts in man,
who draws strength from mere flesh
and whose heart turns away from the Lord.
- Jeremiah 17:5

Who have you been trusting in? This is a key question for anyone who wants to live by faith in God. Sadly, we often replace sincere trust in the Lord with what we can see material things, our own strength, or that of others. When we place our faith in anything or anyone besides God, we are embracing false confidence and turning away from Him.

Today’s verse warns us about that fake faith, a trust based on people or worldly resources, which distances us from God. It is the natural tendency of fallen humanity to drift away from the Lord and seek answers from human idols. But every Christian must have Jesus Christ as the true focus of their faith. He is our real hope, the author and finisher of our faith. Only by trusting in God will we be called blessed, because our confidence rests in Him.

Abandon false confidence today!

  • Reflect on who or what has been the object of your trust. Is it parents, boss, spouse, children, yourself, material things… Remember: no one but the Lord is worthy of total trust.
  • Remove your faith from the person or thing (like money) that you've been trusting more than God. What you need won’t come by human strength or willpower, but by the grace and will of God.
  • Unless you place 100% of your trust in God, you will end up hurt and disappointed, no one can do what only Jesus can.
  • Pray and place the Lord at the center of your heart. Trust and rest in Him. He will act. (Psalm 37:4–5)
  • Seek to know God more each day through His Word. The more you know Him, the stronger your trust in Him will grow.

Let's Pray:

Lord God, forgive me for placing my trust in things or people instead of in You. Help me to believe in You with all my heart and not rely on my own strength. Let Your Word teach me to trust and rest in You through every challenge I face. I thank You because You are good and faithful, worthy of all my trust, and You care for me. In Jesus' name 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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