Nearer to God Devotional
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Daily devotional
August 16 – A personal lament for sin
“Against you, you only, have I sinned and done what is evil in your sight; so that you are right in your verdict and justified when you judge.” – Psalm 51:4 Scripture reading: Psalm 51:1-19 It is interesting that on…
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Daily devotionalFebruary 16 – Lying lips are an abomination to God
“As long as my breath is in me, and the breath of God in my nostrils, My lips will not speak wickedness, nor my tongue…
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Daily devotionalFebruary 15 – Golden hope or hope in gold
“If I have made gold my hope, or said to fine gold, ‘You are my confidence’; This also would be an iniquity deserving of judgment,…
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Daily devotionalFebruary 14 – Drink water from your own cistern
“I have made a covenant with my eyes; Why then should I look upon a young woman?” = Job 31:1 Scripture reading: Matthew 5:27-30 It…
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Daily devotionalFebruary 13 – Don’t be afraid to speak when you know
“Men listened to me and waited, and kept silence for my counsel. After my words they did not speak again, and my speech settled on…
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Daily devotionalFebruary 12 – When life seems to fall apart
“Then I said, ‘I shall die in my nest, and multiply my days as the sand.’” – Job 29:18 Scripture reading: Job 29:18-30:1 It is…
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Daily devotionalFebruary 11 – Fighting words
“I broke the fangs of the wicked, and plucked the victim from his teeth.” – Job 29:17 Scripture reading: James 5:1-6 Maybe you were bullied…
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Daily devotionalFebruary 10 – Did you take the time to help?
“I was a father to the poor, and I searched out the case that I did not know.” – Job 29:16 Scripture reading: Matthew 25:34-40…
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Daily devotionalFebruary 9 – How good is your coat?
“I put on righteousness, and it clothed me; my justice was like a robe and a turban.” – Job 29:14 Scripture reading: Zechariah 3:1-7 To…
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Daily devotionalFebruary 8 – You’re not a socialist if you help the needy
“Because I delivered the poor who cried out, the fatherless and the one who had no helper. The blessing of a perishing man came upon…
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Daily devotionalFebruary 7 – Serving in the civil sphere?
“When I went out to the gate by the city, when I took my seat in the open square…” – Job 29: 7 Scripture reading:…
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Daily devotionalFebruary 6 – Is it wrong to be rich?
“…When my steps were bathed with cream, and the rock poured out rivers of oil for me!” – Job 29:6 Scripture reading: Psalm 49:15-20 Maybe…
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Daily devotionalFebruary 5 – Learning to rebuke for the glory of God
“But he said to her, “You speak as one of the foolish women speaks. Shall we indeed accept good from God, and shall we not…
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Daily devotionalFebruary 4 – What if you lost everything you own?
“And he said: “Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked shall I return there. The LORD gave, and the LORD has taken away;…
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Daily devotionalFebruary 3 – God controls the hedge around you
“Have You not made a hedge around him, around his household, and around all that he has on every side? You have blessed the work…
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Daily devotionalFebruary 2 – What really makes you good?
“Then the LORD said to Satan, “Have you considered My servant Job, that there is none like him on the earth, a blameless and upright…
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Daily devotionalFebruary 1 – Introduction to the book of Job
This month we are going on excursions into the Book of Job. You will see Job was not simply a man who suffered and endured…
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Daily devotionalJanuary 31 – The joy of arriving in Christ’s kingdom
“Let Israel be glad in his Maker; let the children of Zion rejoice in their King! …For the Lord takes pleasure in His people; He…
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Daily devotionalJanuary 30 – Near to God
“Let them praise the name of the Lord… for His majesty is above earth and heaven. …He has raised up a horn for His people,…
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Daily devotionalJanuary 29 – Yahweh’s new community
“The Lord builds up Jerusalem; he gathers the outcasts of Israel.” – Psalm 147:2 Scripture reading: Psalm 147:1-20 We can see home from Psalm 147!…
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Daily devotionalJanuary 28 – Join the pandemic of kingdom praise
“I will extol you, my God and King, and bless your name. …and all your saints shall bless you! They shall speak of the glory…
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Daily devotionalJanuary 27 – At home with God
“For the Lord has chosen Zion; he has desired it for his dwelling place” – Psalm 132:13 Scripture reading: Psalm 132:1-18 It’s time for us…
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Daily devotionalJanuary 26 – Your best life: seeking God
“Blessed are those who keep his testimonies, who seek him with their whole heart…” – Psalm 119:2 Scripture reading: Psalm 119:1-8 How did you celebrate…
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Daily devotionalJanuary 25 – Bind the sacrifice
“… Bind the festal sacrifice with cords, up to the horns of the altar!” – Psalm 118:27b Scripture reading: Psalm 118:1-29 Imagine singing these words…
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Daily devotionalJanuary 24 – Jesus rules the world
“The Lord says to my Lord: “Sit at my right hand, until I make your enemies your footstool.” – Psalm 110:1 Scripture reading: Psalm 110:1-7 …
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Daily devotionalJanuary 23 – What’s your story?
“Whoever is wise, let him attend to these things; let them consider the steadfast love of the Lord.” – Psalm 107:43 Scripture reading: Psalm 107:1-9,…
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Daily devotionalJanuary 22 – Proof of Yahweh’s love and faithfulness
“For their sake he remembered his covenant, and relented according to the abundance of his steadfast love.” – Psalm 106:45 Scripture reading: Psalm 106:1-48 Yesterday,…
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Daily devotionalJanuary 21 – Celebrate Yahweh’s love and faithfulness
“For the Lord is good; his steadfast love endures forever, and his faithfulness to all generations.” – Psalm 100:5 Scripture reading: Psalm 100:1-5 I could…
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Daily devotionalJanuary 20 – Amen, yes! God’s throne is still active
“The Lord reigns…. Your throne is established from of old; you are from everlasting. Your decrees are very trustworthy…” – Psalm 93:1-2, 5 Scripture reading:…
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Daily devotionalJanuary 19 – Amen, yes! God’s love is still present.
“Lord, you have been our dwelling place in all generations.” – Psalm 90:1 Scripture reading: Psalm 90:1-17 Remember the deep questions of Psalm 89: What…
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Daily devotionalJanuary 18 – Is Yahweh still loving and faithful?
“Lord, where is your steadfast love of old, which by your faithfulness you swore to David?” – Psalm 89:49 Scripture reading: Psalm 89:38-52 Read Ps….
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Daily devotionalJanuary 17 – Celebrate Yahweh’s love and faithfulness!
“I will sing of the steadfast love of the Lord, forever; with my mouth I will make known your faithfulness to all generations.” – Psalm…
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Daily devotionalJanuary 16 – Don’t doubt God’s goodness
“Truly God is good to Israel, to those who are pure in heart. But as for me, my feet had almost stumbled…” – Psalm 73:1-2 …
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Daily devotionalJanuary 15 – Give the King your justice!
“Give the king your justice, O God, and your righteousness to the royal son! … May his … fame continue as long as the sun!…
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Daily devotionalJanuary 14 – Safety in Christ’s kingdom
“Prolong the life of the king…! May he be enthroned forever before God; appoint steadfast love and faithfulness to watch over him!” – Psalm 61:6,…
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Daily devotionalJanuary 13 – The king’s repentance
“Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.” – Psalm 51:10 Scripture reading: Psalm 51:1-16 Are you wondering…
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Daily devotionalJanuary 12 – Repent of wrong worship
“The one who offers thanksgiving as his sacrifice glorifies me; to one who orders his way rightly I will show the salvation of God!” –…
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Daily devotionalJanuary 11 – The king and his bride
“And the King will desire your beauty. Since He is your Lord, bow to Him.” – Psalm 45:11 Scripture reading: Psalm 45:1-17 The writer of…
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Daily devotionalJanuary 10 – Waiting for God’s deliverance
“Send out your light and your truth…. Hope in God; for I shall again praise Him, my salvation and my God.” – Psalm 43:3, 5 …
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Daily devotionalJanuary 9 – The blessed destination
“Blessed is the one who considers the poor! In the day of trouble the Lord delivers him. …You set me before Your face forever.” –…
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Daily devotionalJanuary 8 – Sharing in Jesus joyful answer
“All the ends of the earth shall remember and turn to the Lord, and all the families of the nations shall worship before you. For…
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Daily devotionalJanuary 7 – Trust Jesus to hold you close
“My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you so far from saving me, from the words of my groaning?” – Psalm…
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Daily devotionalJanuary 6 – Praise of Yahweh’s kingdom rescue
“Great salvation he brings to his king, and shows steadfast love to his anointed, to David and his offspring forever.” – Psalm 18:50 Scripture reading:…
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Daily devotionalJanuary 5 – The story of Yahweh’s rescue
“For who is God, but the Lord? — the God who equipped me with strength and made my way blameless.” – Psalm 18:31, 32 Scripture…
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Daily devotionalJanuary 4 – When God answers… celebrate!
“I love you, O Lord, my strength. …I call upon the Lord, who is worthy to be praised, and I am saved from my enemies.”…
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Daily devotionalJanuary 3 – Exercise routine #1
“I cried aloud to the Lord, and he answered me from his holy hill. Selah.” – Psalm 3:4 Scripture reading: Psalm 3:1-8 Yesterday, we learned…
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Daily devotionalJanuary 2 – The exercise goal: Trust God’s son-king
“Kiss the Son, lest He be angry, and you perish in the way, for His wrath is quickly kindled. Blessed are all who take refuge…
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Daily devotionalJanuary 1 – Introduction to the book of Psalms
Where are you going this year? Where are you headed in life? Do you know what’s better than a New Year’s Resolution? …a Life’s Resolution….
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Daily devotionalDecember 31 – Nearing the end
“Then I saw another angel flying directly overhead, with an eternal gospel to proclaim to those who dwell on earth, to every nation and tribe…
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Daily devotionalDecember 30 – Assurance of victory
“Then I looked, and behold, on Mount Zion stood the Lamb, and with him 144,000 who had his name and his Father’s name written on…
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Daily devotionalDecember 29 – The beast from the earth
“Then I saw another beast rising out of the earth.” – Revelation 13:11 Scripture reading: Revelation 13:11-18 Another beast arises from the earth. This beast…
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Daily devotionalDecember 28 – The beast from the sea
“Who is like the beast, and who can fight against it?” – Revelation 13:4 Scripture reading: Revelation 13:1-10 Many of us are distressed over the…
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Daily devotionalDecember 27 – The persecuted church
“And when the dragon saw that he had been thrown down to the earth, he pursued the woman … and went off to make war…