Nearer to God Daily Devotional
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Daily devotionalSeptember 12 – Laziness and diligence (part 1)
“A slack hand causes poverty, but the hand of the diligent makes rich.” – Proverbs 10:4 Scripture readings: Proverbs 10:4; Galatians 6:6-9 Proverbs 10:4 presents…
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Daily devotionalSeptember 11 – What is a proverb?
“Let the wise hear and increase in learning, and the one who understands obtain guidance, to understand a proverb and a saying, the words of…
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Daily devotionalSeptember 10 – With all your heart, in all your ways
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will…
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Daily devotionalSeptember 9 – Two women, two days
“Wisdom has built her house; she has hewn her seven pillars… The woman Folly is loud; she is seductive and knows nothing.” – Proverbs 9:1,13…
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Daily devotionalSeptember 8 – The beginning of wisdom
“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight.” – Proverbs 9:10 Scripture reading: Proverbs…
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Daily devotionalSeptember 7 – What is wisdom?
“The proverbs of Solomon, son of David, king of Israel: To know wisdom and instruction, to understand words of insight…” – Proverbs 1:1-2 Scripture reading:…
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Daily devotionalSeptember 6 – The Spirit of Wisdom (part 2)
“For the palace is forsaken, the populous city deserted; the hill and the watchtower will become dens forever, a joy of wild donkeys, a pasture…
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Daily devotionalSeptember 5 – The Spirit of Wisdom (part 1)
“In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. Now the earth was without form and void, and darkness was over the face of…
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Daily devotionalSeptember 4 – Christ, the wisdom of God
“And he is before all things, and in him all things hold together.” – Colossians 1:17: Scripture reading: Colossians 1:15-20 Yesterday we saw how Lady…
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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…
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Daily devotionalJuly 13 – Governing authorities instituted by God
“Be subject for the Lord to every human institution, whether it be to the emperor as supreme or to governors as sent by Him.” –…
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Daily devotionalJuly 12 – Being a chosen race
“You are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for His own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of Him…
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Daily devotionalJuly 11 – Building our lives on the solid rock
“As you come to Him, a living stone rejected by men but in the sight of God chosen and precious, you yourselves like living stones…
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Daily devotionalJuly 10 – Growing in contentment because of Jesus Christ
“Like new born infants, long for the pure spiritual milk, that you may grow up into salvation – if indeed you have tasted that the…
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Daily devotionalJuly 9 – The living and abiding word of God
“Love one another earnestly from a pure heart, since you have been born again, not of perishable seed but of imperishable, through the living and…
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Daily devotionalJuly 8 – Have a proper view of our heavenly Father
“Conduct yourself with fear throughout the time of your exile knowing that you were ransomed from the futile ways inherited from your forefathers, not with…
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Daily devotionalJuly 7 – Having our focus on Jesus’ return
“As obedient children, do not be conformed to the passion of your former ignorance, but as He who called you is holy, you are to…
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Daily devotionalJuly 6 – The blessing of our position in history
“…the prophets who prophesied about the grace that was to be yours searched and inquired carefully.” – 1 Peter 1: 10 Scripture reading: 1 Peter…
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Daily devotionalJuly 5 – The inexpressible joy
“…obtaining the outcome of your faith, the salvation of your souls.” – 1 Peter 1:9 Scripture reading: 1 Peter 1:1-9 Yesterday we looked at the…
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Daily devotionalJuly 4 – Glorifying God in our struggles
“…that the tested genuineness of your faith … may be found to result in praise and glory and honour at the revelation of Jesus Christ.”…
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Daily devotionalJuly 3 – Why we should praise our God
“He has caused us to be born again . . . to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefined and unfading.” – 1 Peter 1:3-4 Scripture…
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Daily devotionalJuly 2 – A blessing for Christ’s church
“May grace and peace be multiplied in you.” – 1 Peter 1:2b Scripture reading: Romans 1:1-7 After Peter announces who he is and to whom…
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Daily devotionalJuly 1 – Introduction to 1 Peter: holding fast to Christ in a rebellious world
During the past years, our governments and the people of our lands have shown more rejection of God and His Word. We see ungodly lifestyles…
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Daily devotionalJune 30 – Jesus the radiance of the glory of God
“Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O LORD, my rock and my redeemer.” –…
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Daily devotionalJune 29 – Jesus the Nazarene
“And he went and lived in a city called Nazareth, that what was spoken by the prophets might be fulfilled: “He shall be called a…
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Daily devotionalJune 28 – Jesus a son
“…an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream saying, “Joseph, son of David, do not fear to take Mary as your wife,…
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Daily devotionalJune 27 – The Lord who brought you out of the land of Egypt out of the house of slavery
“…giving thanks to the Father, Who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of the saints in light. He has delivered you from the…
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Daily devotionalJune 26 – Jesus: Teacher and Lord
“If I then, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another’s feet.” – John 13:14 Scripture reading: John…
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Daily devotionalJune 25 – Jesus the Lord of the Sabbath
“So God blessed the seventh day and made it holy, because on it God rested from all His work that He had done in creation.”…
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Daily devotionalJune 24 – God who hems us in an knits us together
“You hem me in, behind and before…You formed my inward parts; You knitted me together in my mother’s womb.” – Psalm 139:5a & 13 Scripture…
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Daily devotionalJune 23 – Jesus: the holy one, the true one
“And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write: “The words of The Holy One, The True One, Who has the Key of David.””…
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Daily devotionalJune 22 – Jesus: holder of the key of David
“And he shall be a father to the inhabitants of Jerusalem and to the house of Judah. And I will place on his shoulder the…
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Daily devotionalJune 21 – Arbiter
“There is no Arbiter between us, Who might lay His hand on us both.” – Job 9:33 Scripture reading: Job 5:7 Perhaps this proverb from…
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Daily devotionalJune 20 – Jesus who has the seven spirits and seven stars
“And to the angel of the church in Sardis write: “The words of Him Who has the Seven Spirits of God and the Seven Stars.””…
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Daily devotionalJune 19 – He who keeps it steady
“We give thanks to You, O God; we give thanks, for Your Name is near. We recount Your wondrous deeds. When the earth totters, and…
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Daily devotionalJune 18 – The father of lights
“Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of Lights with Whom there is no variation or shadow…
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Daily devotionalJune 17 – The good shepherd
“I AM the Good Shepherd. The Good Shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.” – John 10:11 Scripture reading: Ezekiel 34:1-10; John 10:11-16 This…
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Daily devotionalJune 16 – The Lord is a man of war
“Then I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse! The one sitting on it is called Faithful and True, and in righteousness He judges…
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Daily devotionalJune 15 – The God of peace
“Now may the Lord of peace Himself, give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with you all.” – 2…
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Daily devotionalJune 14 – The Lord the judge
“The heavens declare His righteousness, for God Himself is Judge!” – Psalm 50:6 Scripture reading: Psalm 50:1-23 Little ones have great imaginations. And they have…
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Daily devotionalJune 13 – Jesus the good teacher
“Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?” – Mark 10:17 Scripture Reading: Mark 10:17-27 What a strange response Jesus gave the rich…
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Daily devotionalJune 12 – The Lord, the lifter of my head
“He will drink from the brook by the way; therefore He will lift up His head.” – Psalm 110:7 Scripture Reading: Psalm 3:1-8 Helpful information…
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Daily devotionalJune 11 – God the creator, part II
“The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth.” – Isaiah 40:28 Scripture reading: Acts 17:16-34 This passage is pertinent…
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Daily devotionalJune 10 – The creator
“The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth.” – Isaiah 40:28 Scripture reading: John 1:1-18 Perhaps the most radical…
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Daily devotionalJune 9 – His name is holy
“For thus says the One who is high and lifted up, who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy.” – Isaiah 57:15 Scripture reading: Isaiah 57:14-21…
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Daily devotionalJune 8 – The Lord God is an everlasting rock
“Trust in the LORD forever, for the LORD GOD is an everlasting rock.” – Isaiah 26:4 Scripture reading: Psalm 125:1-5; Philippians 4:7 Our lives are…
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Daily devotionalJune 7 – Jesus the cornerstone
“Jesus said to them, “Have you never read in the Scriptures: ‘The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone; this was the Lord’s doing,…
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Daily devotionalJune 6 – The Spirit of the fear of the Lord
“And the Spirit of the LORD shall rest upon him, the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and might, the Spirit of…
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Daily devotionalJune 5 – The Spirit of knowledge
“[you] have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge after the image of its Creator.” – Colossians 3:10 … Scripture reading:…