Nearer to God Devotional
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Daily devotional
March 7 – Finding rest in the Lord Jesus Christ
“Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” – Matthew 11:28 Scripture reading: Hebrews 3:7-19; 4:11 Wednesday, we noticed that God commanded Adam and…
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Daily devotionalMarch 6 – The Sunday as a sign of the goal of God’s creation
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.” – 2 Corinthians…
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Daily devotionalMarch 5 – The Sabbath day as a sign of the goal of God’s Creation
“It is a sign forever between me and the people of Israel that in six days the Lord made heaven and earth, and on the seventh…
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Daily devotionalMarch 4 – Entering God’s rest
“And God blessed them. And God said to them, ‘Be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth and subdue it, and have dominion…
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Daily devotionalMarch 3 – God’s glory and God’s rest
“And on the seventh day God finished his work that he had done, and he rested on the seventh day from all his…
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Daily devotionalMarch 2 – God created for His glory
“And the city has no need of sun or moon to shine on it, for the glory of God gives it light, and its…
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Daily devotionalMarch 1 – Introduction to God’s mission for His glory
This month’s meditations will be about God’s mission for His glory. God created the world for His glory, that humanity and creation…
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Daily devotionalFebruary 29 – Taw
“I have gone astray like a lost sheep; seek your servant, for I do not forget your commandments.” – Psalm 119:176 Scripture…
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Daily devotionalFebruary 28 – Sin and shin (2): Shalom!
“Great peace have those who love your law; nothing can make them stumble.” – Psalm 119:165 Scripture reading: Psalm 119:161-168 There isn’t…
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Daily devotionalFebruary 27 – Sin and shin (1): Perfection
“Seven times a day I praise you for your righteous rules.” – Psalm 119:164 Scripture reading: Psalm 119:161-168 One of the very…
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Daily devotionalFebruary 26 – Resh: Look, consider, and act
“Look on my affliction and deliver me, for I do not forget your law. Plead my cause and redeem me; give me…
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Daily devotionalFebruary 25 – Qoph: Reliance
“Hear my voice according to your steadfast love; O LORD, according to your justice give me life.” – Psalm 119:149 Scripture reading:…
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Daily devotionalFebruary 24 – Tsadhe (2): Righteous by faith
“My zeal consumes me, because my foes forget your words…Your testimonies are righteous forever; give me understanding that I may live.” –…
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Daily devotionalFebruary 23 – Tsadhe (1): Righteousness
“Righteous are you, O LORD, and right are your rules…Your righteousness is righteous forever, and your law is true.” – Psalm 119:137,…
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Daily devotionalFebruary 22 – Pe: Revelation
“The unfolding of your words gives light; it imparts understanding to the simple…Make your face shine upon your servant and teach me…
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Daily devotionalFebruary 21 – Ayin: Action
“I have done what is just and right; do not leave me to my oppressors…It is time for the LORD to act,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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….
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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…
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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…
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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.”…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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:…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.”…
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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:…
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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…