Nearer to God Devotional
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Daily devotional
July 25 – May you be blessed
“And he said, “May you be blessed by the LORD, my daughter.”” – Ruth 3:10a Scripture reading: Ruth 3:6-13 How Ruth’ s heart must have sung at those first words from Boaz in response to her request to take shelter…
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Daily devotionalFebruary 20 – Samekh (2): Justice
“You spurn all who go astray from your statutes, for their cunning is in vain. All the wicked of the earth you discard like dross,…
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Daily devotionalFebruary 19 – Samekh (1): Mercy
“You are my hiding place and my shield; I hope in your word…Hold me up, that I may be safe and have regard for your…
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Daily devotionalFebruary 18 – Nun (2): Resolve
“I incline my heart to perform your statutes forever, to the end.” – Psalm 119:112 Scripture reading: Psalm 119:105-112 The psalmist is “severely afflicted…the wicked…
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Daily devotionalFebruary 17 – Nun (1): A lamp for my feet
“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” – Psalm 119:105 Scripture reading: Psalm 19 Today we live in…
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Daily devotionalFebruary 16 – Mem: Praise for the God of the book
“I do not turn aside from your rules, for you have taught me.” – Psalm 119:102 Scripture reading: Psalm 119:97-104 Many churches today are limiting…
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Daily devotionalFebruary 15 – Lamedh: God has the whole world in his hands
“You have established the earth, and it stands fast. By your appointment they stand this day, for all things are your servants. If your law…
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Daily devotionalFebruary 14 – Kaph: Longing
“My soul longs for your salvation; I hope in your word. My eyes long for your promise; I ask, ‘When will you comfort me?’” –…
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Daily devotionalFebruary 13 – Yodh: Fear God and keep his commandments
“Let those who fear you turn to me, that they may know your testimonies.” – Psalm 119:79 Scripture reading: Psalm 119:73-80 In the Bible “fear”…
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Daily devotionalFebruary 12 – Teth: God is good
“You have dealt well with your servant, O LORD, according to your word…You are good and do good; teach me your statutes.” – Psalm 119:65,…
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Daily devotionalFebruary 11 – Heth: Permanence
“The LORD is my portion; I promise to keep your words…The earth, O LORD, is full of your steadfast love; teach me your statutes.” –…
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Daily devotionalFebruary 10 – Zayin: Living and active comfort
“This is my comfort in my affliction, that your promise gives me life.” – Psalm 119:50 Scripture reading: Psalm 119:49-56 “Remember” (Hebrew zakar) is the…
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Daily devotionalFebruary 9 – Waw: Walking and talking
“And I shall walk in a wide place, for I have sought your precepts. I will also speak of your testimonies before kings and shall…
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Daily devotionalFebruary 8 – He: Put on the new self
“Incline my heart to your testimonies, and not to selfish gain! Turn my eyes from looking at worthless things; and give me life in your…
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Daily devotionalFebruary 7 – Daleth: Give me life
“My soul clings to the dust; give me life according to your word!…My soul melts away for sorrow; strengthen me according to your word!” –…
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Daily devotionalFebruary 6 – Gimel: Open my eyes
“Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of your law.” – Psalm 119:18 Scripture reading: 2 Corinthians 3:14-18; Psalm 119:17-24 The psalmist…
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Daily devotionalFebruary 5 – Beth: Pure living
“How can a young man keep his way pure? By guarding it according to your word.” – Psalm 119:9 Scripture reading: Psalm 119:9-16 This second…
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Daily devotionalFebruary 4 – Aleph (4): I will praise you
“I will praise you with an upright heart, when I learn your righteous rules. I will keep your statutes; do not utterly forsake me!” –…
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Daily devotionalFebruary 3 – Aleph (3): Blessed
“Blessed are those who keep his testimonies, who seek him with their whole heart, who also do no wrong, but walk in his ways.” –…
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Daily devotionalFebruary 2 – Aleph (2): Delighting in Torah
“Blessed are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the law of the LORD!” – Psalm 119:1 Scripture reading: Psalm 1 Oh, blessed day…
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Daily devotionalIntroduction to the month of February – Aleph (1): Torah
Psalm 119 is special in several ways. It is the longest chapter in the Bible, containing 176 verses. How often we like to joke about…
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Daily devotionalJanuary 31 – Proverbs on the home
“The curse of the LORD is on the house of the wicked, but He blesses the home of the just.” Scripture reading: Proverbs 17:1-6 A…
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Daily devotionalJanuary 30 – Proverbs on prayer
“The LORD is far from the wicked, but He hears the prayer of the righteous.” – Proverbs 15:29 Scripture reading: Proverbs 28:9-13 Prayer is the…
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Daily devotionalJanuary 29 – Proverbs on money
“The blessing of the LORD makes one rich, and He adds no sorrow with it.” – Proverbs 10:22 Scripture reading: Proverbs 3:9-10 You’ve probably heard…
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Daily devotionalJanuary 28 – Proverbs on violence
“The violence of the wicked will destroy them, because they refuse to do justice.” – Proverbs 21:7 Scripture reading: Proverbs 1:10-19 There is no question…
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Daily devotionalJanuary 27 – Proverbs on mockers
“A proud and haughty man —”Scoffer” is his name; he acts with arrogant pride.” – Proverbs 21:24 Scripture reading: Proverbs 14:6-9 If you believe in…
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Daily devotionalJanuary 26 – Proverbs on honesty
“Diverse weights are an abomination to the LORD, and dishonest scales are not good.” – Proverbs 20:23 Scripture reading: Proverbs 20:5-10 It is not uncommon…
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Daily devotionalJanuary 25 – Proverbs on the duty of the mothers
“My son, keep your father’s command, And do not forsake the law of your mother.” – Proverbs 6:20 Scripture reading: Proverbs 31:21-28 Many people think…
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Daily devotionalJanuary 24 – Proverbs on justice
“To do righteousness and justice is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.” – Proverbs 21:3 Scripture reading: Proverbs 24:23-26 Having grown up in a…
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Daily devotionalJanuary 23 – Proverbs on adultery
“Do not let your heart turn aside to her ways, Do not stray into her paths; For she has cast down many wounded, and all…
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Daily devotionalJanuary 22 – Proverbs on stewardship
“Be diligent to know the state of your flocks, and attend to your herds; For riches are not forever, nor does a crown endure to…
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Daily devotionalJanuary 21 – Proverbs on giving
“He who has a generous eye will be blessed, for he gives of his bread to the poor.” – Proverbs 22:9 Scripture reading: Proverbs 19:14-17…
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Daily devotionalJanuary 20 – Proverbs on the future
“Do not let your heart envy sinners, but be zealous for the fear of the LORD all the day; For surely there is a hereafter,…
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Daily devotionalJanuary 19 – Proverbs on dealing with fools
“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, But fools despise wisdom and instruction.” – Proverbs 1:7 Scripture reading: Proverbs 14:7-9 Is it…
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Daily devotionalJanuary 18 – Proverbs on women
“Charm is deceitful and beauty is passing, but a woman who fears the LORD, she shall be praised.” – Proverbs 31:30 Scripture reading: Proverbs 31:10-23…
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Daily devotionalJanuary 17 – Proverbs on work
“Do you see a man who excels in his work? He will stand before kings; he will not stand before unknown men.” – Proverbs 22:29…
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Daily devotionalJanuary 16 – Proverbs on wicked people
“The wicked is ensnared by the transgression of his lips, but the righteous will come through trouble.” – Proverbs 12:13 Scripture reading: Proverbs 6:16-19 There…
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Daily devotionalJanuary 15 – Proverbs on divine protection
“Every word of God is pure; he is a shield to those who put their trust in Him.” – Proverbs 30:5 Scripture reading: Proverbs 2:1-8…
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Daily devotionalJanuary 14 – Proverbs on politics and politicians
“Mercy and truth preserve the king…” – Proverbs 20:28 Scripture reading: Proverbs 16:12-13 Most people, when they hear of politicians, want to hold their noses…
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Daily devotionalJanuary 13 – Proverbs on the unchangeable Scripture
“Take firm hold of instruction, do not let go; keep her, for she is your life.” – Proverbs 4:13 Scripture reading: Proverbs 30:1-6 It didn’t…
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Daily devotionalJanuary 12 – Proverbs on lying
“He who speaks truth declares righteousness, but a false witness, deceit.” – Proverbs 12:17 Scripture reading: Proverbs 6:12-19 The tongue, which was created as an…
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Daily devotionalJanuary 11 – Proverbs on love
“Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all sins.” – Proverbs 10:12 Scripture reading: Proverbs 17:9-14 Love is not the excited feeling you sometimes get…
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Daily devotionalJanuary 10 – Proverbs on giving and receiving honor
“By humility and the fear of the LORD are riches and honor and life.” – Proverbs 22:4 Scripture reading: Proverbs 26:1-8 It is strange that…
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Daily devotionalJanuary 9 – Proverbs on friends and neighbors
“A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.” – Proverbs 17:17 Scripture reading: Proverbs 19:1-6 It is very sad when…
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Daily devotionalJanuary 8 – Proverbs on discipline of children
“Chasten your son while there is hope, and do not set your heart on his destruction.” – Proverbs 19:18 Scripture reading: Proverbs 13:22-24 I heard…
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Daily devotionalJanuary 7 – Proverbs on taking advice
“By pride comes nothing but strife, but with the well-advised is wisdom.” – Proverbs 13:10 Scripture reading: Proverbs 1:25-27 Some people think they know everything…
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Daily devotionalJanuary 6 – Proverbs on alcohol
“Wine is a mocker, strong drink is a brawler, and whoever is led astray by it is not wise.” – Proverbs 20:1 Scripture reading: Proverbs…
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Daily devotionalJanuary 5 – Proverbs on the poor
“He who has pity on the poor lends to the LORD, and He will pay back what he has given.” – Proverbs 19:17 Scripture reading:…
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Daily devotionalJanuary 4 – Proverbs on food
“Have you found honey? Eat only as much as you need, lest you be filled with it and vomit.” – Proverbs 25:16 Scripture reading: Proverbs…
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Daily devotionalJanuary 3 – Proverbs on anger
“A wrathful man stirs up strife, but he who is slow to anger allays contention.” – Proverbs 15:18 Scripture reading: Proverbs 22:24-25 Good anger is…
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Daily devotionalJanuary 2 – Proverbs on fear
“The fear of man brings a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD shall be safe.” – Proverbs 29:25 Scripture reading: Proverbs 3:24-26 Everyone is…
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Daily devotionalIntroduction to the month of January
We do not preach a lot of sermons from Proverbs, but it is not Solomon’s fault. He was inspired by God to write these proverbs…
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Daily devotionalDecember 31 – The return of the King: Enjoying paradise forever!
“Behold, I will create new heavens and a new earth; And the former shall not be remembered or come to mind.” – Isaiah 65:17 Scripture…