Nearer to God Devotional
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Daily devotionalSeptember 3 – Introducing Lady Wisdom
“The Lord possessed me at the beginning of his work, the first of his acts of old.” – Proverbs 8:22 Scripture readings: Proverbs 8:22-31; John…
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Daily devotionalSeptember 2 – “What in the world…?” (part 2)
“O Lord, how manifold are your works! In wisdom have you made them all; the earth is full of your creatures.” – Psalm 104:24: Scripture…
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Daily devotionalSeptember 1 – Introduction to God’s wisdom
Wisdom is one of our Triune God’s many glorious and beautiful attributes. He is the Source of all wisdom revealed and discovered in both creation…
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Daily devotionalAugust 31 – Maranatha, come Lord Jesus!
“And the Spirit and the bride say ‘Come!’” – Revelation 22:17 Scripture reading: Revelation 22:12-21; Philippians 3:7-14; Romans 13:11-14 One of the strongest memories of…
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Daily devotionalAugust 30 – The new Jerusalem
“God Himself will be with them and be their God.” – Revelation 21:3 Scripture reading: Revelation 21:1-27; Ephesians 5:25-32; Song of Songs 6:1-3 “With this…
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Daily devotionalAugust 29 – Vengeance belongs to God
“Fear God and give glory to Him, for the hour of His judgment has come…” – Revelation 14:7 Scripture reading: Revelation 14:6-20; Romans 12:14-21 The…
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Daily devotionalAugust 28 – Redeemed purity
“These are the ones who were not defiled with women, for they are virgins.” – Revelation 14:4 Scripture reading: Revelation 14:1-5; 1 John 1:5-2;2; Colossians…
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Daily devotionalAugust 27 – The 144,000 take two
“The hundred and forty-four thousand who were redeemed from the earth.” – Revelation 14:3 Scripture reading: Revelation 14:1-5; Ephesians 2:1-10; 2 Timothy 2:23-26 What does…
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Daily devotionalAugust 26 – The enemies of Christ: the enemies of the church
“Then he opened his mouth in blasphemy against God…” – Revelation 13:6 Scripture reading: Revelation 13:1-18; Matthew 24:1-14, Romans 12:1-2 Revelation 13 describes the dragon’s…
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Daily devotionalAugust 25 – The place of victory
“They overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony…” – Revelation 12:11 Scripture reading: Revelation 12:7-17; Romans 6…
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Daily devotionalAugust 24 – The great war
“And war broke out in heaven…” – Revelation 12:7 Scripture reading: Revelation 12:1-6; Ephesians 6:10-20 After the assassination of the Archduke of Austria in 1914,…
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Daily devotionalAugust 23 – Faithful until death, rewarded in resurrection
“The beast…will make war…and kill them…But after three and a half days…” – Revelation 11: 7, 11 Scripture reading: Revelation 11:7-19; Mathew 24:9-14 When one…
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Daily devotionalAugust 22 – The two witnesses
“I will give power to My two witnesses…” – Revelation 11:3 Scripture reading: Revelation 11:1-6; Zechariah 4:1-7; Acts 1:6-8 Super heroes again? The book of…
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Daily devotionalAugust 21 – Eating the word
“Take and eat it…” – Revelation 10:9 Scripture reading: Revelation 10:8-11; Ezekiel 2:1-3:15 I once stood waiting for an elevator, with my Bible in my…
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Daily devotionalAugust 20 – The importance of repentance
“But they did not repent…” – Rev. 9:21 Scripture reading: Revelation 9; Psalm 51 Albert Einstein is attributed with the quote: “Insanity is doing the…
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Daily devotionalAugust 19 – Let all the earth keep silent
“There was silence in heaven for about half an hour.” – Revelation 8:1 Scripture reading: Revelation 8:1-12 Revelation repeatedly shows us the same world history…
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Daily devotionalAugust 18 – The good shepherd
“The Lamb who is in the midst of the throne will shepherd them…” – Revelation 7:17 Scripture reading: Revelation 7:13-17; Psalm 23:1-6 Every year loved…
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Daily devotionalAugust 17 – The centrality of worship
“Be to our God, forever and ever, Amen.” – Revelation 7:12 Scripture reading: Revelation 7:9-17 I had a Christian friend who often reminded us to…
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Daily devotionalAugust 16 – The 144,000
“Do not harm the earth…till we have sealed the servants of God…” – Revelation 7:3 Scripture reading: Revelation 7:1-8; Luke 21:10-19 The 144,000: Super Christians…
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Daily devotionalAugust 15 – Refuge in the blood
“Hide us from the face of Him who sits on the throne, and from the wrath of the Lamb!” – Revelation 6:16 Scripture reading: Revelation…
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Daily devotionalAugust 14 – The voice of the martyrs
“How long, O Lord?” – Revelation 5:10 Scripture reading: Revelation 6:9-11; Isaiah 49:14-23 “Can a woman forget her nursing child, and not have compassion on…
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Daily devotionalAugust 13 – The four horsemen and the sovereign God
“Now I saw when the lamb opened one of the seals…” – Revelation 6:1 Scripture reading: Revelation 6; 1 Peter 1:3-9 A.W. Tozer once wrote…
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Daily devotionalAugust 12 – Worthy is the lamb
“For you were slain and have redeemed us to God…” – Revelation 5:9 Scripture reading: Revelation 5 What is necessary to carry out God’s work…
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Daily devotionalAugust 11 – The lion of Judah
“The Lion of the tribe of Judah…has prevailed…” – Rev. 5:5 Scripture reading: Revelation 5:1-8; Daniel 12; Matthew 6:9-10 While interpreting visions takes care, understanding…
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Daily devotionalAugust 10 – O worship the King
Revelation 4:8 Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty… Scripture reading: Revelation 4; Isaiah 6:1-8 How important is worship? On a scale of 1-10, how important,…
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Daily devotionalAugust 9 – Knowing need and fulfilling need
“But you do not know that you are wretched…buy from Me gold…” – Rev. 3:17-18 Scripture reading: Revelation 3:14-22; Judges 16:16-22; Isaiah 55:1-3 There is…
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Daily devotionalAugust 8 – Hard pressed, but not destroyed
“For you have a little strength…” – Rev. 3:8 Scripture reading: Revelation 3:7-13; Luke 17:1-10 Have you ever admired those men and women who seem…
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Daily devotionalAugust 7 – A good name
“Hold fast, and repent.” – Revelation 3:3 Scripture reading: Revelation 3:1-6; Isaiah 42:1-9 A lot can be said about a good reputation, but while a…
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Daily devotionalAugust 6 – A mark of the true church
“I know your works…nevertheless you allow that woman Jezebel…” – Revelation 2:19-20 Scripture reading: Revelation 2:18-29; Acts 20:17-36 Thyatira was a church growing in Christ….
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Daily devotionalAugust 5 – Pure devotion
“You have there those who hold the doctrine of Balaam…” – Revelation 2:14 Scripture reading: Revelation 2:12-17; Numbers 24:15-25:3 The city of Pergamos was known…
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Daily devotionalAugust 4 – Poverty and riches
“…but you are rich.” – Revelation 2:9 Scripture reading: Revelation 2:8-22; 2 Corinthians 8:9 The church of Smyrna struggled to make its yearly budget. The…
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Daily devotionalAugust 3 – A loveless church?
“You have left your first love.” – Rev. 2:4 Scripture reading: Revelation 2:1-7; 1 Corinthians 13 The church of Ephesus was known for diligent service…
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Daily devotionalAugust 2 – Safe in the storm
“I am the Alpha and Omega…” – Rev. 1:8 Scripture reading: Revelation 1:4-8 Anchors may not be considered great treasures, but they can be invaluable…
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Daily devotionalAugust 1 – Introduction to the book of Revelation
This month Pastor Greg Bylsma leads us through a series of devotions on the book of Revelation. Two Scripture readings are given for each day….
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Daily devotionalJuly 31 – Having peace with God
“Peace to all of you who are in Christ.” – 1 Peter 5:14 Scripture reading: 1 Peter 5:14 and Romans 5:6-11 Peter ends his letter…
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Daily devotionalJuly 30 – Standing in the true grace of God
“I have written briefly to you exhorting and declaring that this is the true grace of God.” – 1 Peter 5: 12 Scripture reading: 1…
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Daily devotionalJuly 29 – The God of grace restores his children
“The God of grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen and establish you.” – 1 Peter 5:10 …
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Daily devotionalJuly 28 – Be sober-minded and watchful
“Cast all your anxieties on him, Because he cares for you. Be sober-minded; be watchful.” – 1 Peter 5:7-8a Scripture reading: 1 Peter 5:6-9 When…
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Daily devotionalJuly 27 – Clothing ourselves with humility
“Clothe yourselves, all of you, with humility toward one another, for God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” – 1 Peter 5:5 …
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Daily devotionalJuly 26 – Entrusting our souls
“Therefore let those who suffer according to God’s will entrust their souls to a faithful Creator while doing good.” – 1 Peter 4:19 Scripture reading:…
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Daily devotionalJuly 25 – Purified by God
“For it is time for judgement to begin at the household of God; and if it begins with us; what will be the outcome of…
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Daily devotionalJuly 24 – Sharing in Christ’s suffering
“Do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you.” – 1 Peter 4:12 Scripture reading: 1 Peter 4:12-14…
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Daily devotionalJuly 23 – Good stewards of God’s varied grace
“As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace.” – 1 Peter 4:10 Scripture reading:…
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Daily devotionalJuly 22 – Showing hospitality
“Show hospitality to one another without grumbling.” – 1 Peter 4:9 Scripture reading: 1 Peter 4:9 If you love someone, it is easy to invite…
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Daily devotionalJuly 21 – Being a faithful, loving community
“The end of all things is at hand.” – 1 Peter 4:7 Scripture reading: 1 Peter 4:7-8 Then this age ends, the Lord Jesus will…
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Daily devotionalJuly 20 – Being in the world but not part of the world
“The gospel was preached even to those who are dead, that though judged in the flesh the way people are, they might live in the…
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Daily devotionalJuly 19 – Suffering as beloved children of God
“Since therefore Christ suffered in the flesh, arm yourselves with the same way of thinking,..” – 1 Peter 4:1 Scripture reading: 1 Peter 4:1-3 &…
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Daily devotionalJuly 18 – Christ, our risen Lord and Saviour
“Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, that He might bring us to God being put to death in the flesh…
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Daily devotionalJuly 17 – Setting apart Christ in our hearts
“In your hearts honour Christ the Lord as holy.” – 1 Peter 3:15 Scripture Reading: 1 Peter 3:13-17 In calling us to brotherly love, Peter…
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Daily devotionalJuly 16 – Showing we are God’s children
“Do not repay evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary, bless, for to this you were called, that you may obtain…
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Daily devotionalJuly 15 – Healthy relationship
“Wives be subject to your husbands . . . husbands live with your wives in an understanding way, showing honour to the women.” – 1…
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Daily devotionalJuly 14 – Following Jesus
“Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you might follow in His steps.” – 1 Peter 2:21 Scripture reading: 1 Peter…