Nearer to God Daily Devotional
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Daily devotionalJune 4 – Receiving the Spirit of might
“And the Spirit of the LORD shall rest upon him, the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and might…” – Isaiah 11:2a…
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Daily devotionalJune 3 – The spirit of counsel
“I bless the LORD who gives me counsel…” – Psalm 16:7 Scripture reading: Isaiah 11:1-5 Counsel is a word indicating that someone receiving it, is…
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Daily devotionalJune 2 – The Spirit of wisdom and of understanding
“Now we have received not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, that we might understand the things freely given…
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Daily devotionalJune 1 – Introduction to the Spirit
Is it difficult for you to pray? Many people find it challenging. C. Samuel Storms wrote: “I am convinced that every problem in prayer is…
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Daily devotionalMay 31 – Jesus, the alpha and omega
““I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End,” says the Lord, “who is and who was and who is to come,…
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Daily devotionalMay 29 – Jesus, our chief cornerstone (I)
“Therefore it is also contained in the Scripture, “Behold, I lay in Zion a chief cornerstone, elect, precious, And he who believes in Him will…
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Daily devotionalMay 28 – Jesus, our mercy seat (II)
“And He Himself is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the sins of the whole world.” – 1…
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Daily devotionalMay 27 – Jesus, our mercy seat (I)
“…whom God set forth as a propitiation by His blood, through faith, to demonstrate His righteousness.” – Romans 3:25a Scripture reading: Romans 3:1-31 In this…
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Daily devotionalMay 26 – Jesus, the door
“I am the door. If anyone enters by Me, he will be saved, and will go in and out and find pasture.” – John 10:9…
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Daily devotionalMay 25 – Jesus, our city of refuge (II)
“that (…) we might have strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold of the hope set before us.” – Hebrews 6:18 Scripture…
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Daily devotionalMay 24 – Jesus, our city of refuge (I)
“that (…) we might have strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold of the hope set before us.” Hebrews 6:18 Scripture reading:…
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Daily devotionalMay 23 – Jesus, our banner (III)
“So shall they fear the name of the LORD from the west, and His glory from the rising of the sun; When the enemy comes…
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Daily devotionalMay 22 – Jesus, our banner (II)
“You have given a banner to those who fear You, that it may be displayed because of the truth.” – Psalm 60:4 Scripture reading: Psalm…
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Daily devotionalMay 21 – Jesus, our banner (I)
“And in that day there shall be a Root of Jesse, Who shall stand as a banner to the people; For the Gentiles shall seek…
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Daily devotionalMay 20 – Jesus, our victorious lion (II)
“…Behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has prevailed to open the scroll, and to loose its seven seals.” –…
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Daily devotionalMay 19 – Jesus, the kingly lion (I)
“Judah is a lion’s whelp: (…) The scepter shall not depart from Judah, nor a lawgiver from between his feet, until Shiloh comes; and to…
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Daily devotionalMay 18 – Jesus, the apple tree
“Like an apple tree among the trees of the woods, So is my beloved among the sons. I sat down in his shade with great…
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Daily devotionalMay 17 – Jesus, the fountain of living waters (II)
“In that day a fountain shall be opened for the house of David and for the inhabitants of Jerusalem, for sin and for uncleanness.” –…
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Daily devotionalMay 16 – Jesus, the fountain of living waters (I)
“Jesus answered and said to her, “Whoever drinks of this water will thirst again, but whoever drinks of the water that I shall give him…
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Daily devotionalMay 15 – Jesus, the rock of ages (II)
“And the Lord said, “Here is a place by Me, and you shall stand on the rock. So it shall be, while My glory passes…
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Daily devotionalMay 14 – Jesus, the rock of ages (I)
“Trust in the Lord forever, For in YAHWEH, the Lord, is everlasting strength [or the margin says Rock of Ages].” – Isaiah 26:4 Scripture reading:…
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Daily devotionalMay 13 – Jesus, the light of the world
“Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have…
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Daily devotionalMay 12 – Jesus, the pearl of great price
“Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant seeking beautiful pearls, who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold…
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Daily devotionalMay 11 – I am the resurrection and the life (II)
“Verily, verily, I say unto you, The hour is coming, and now is, when the dead shall hear the voice of the Son of God:…
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Daily devotionalMay 10 – I am the resurrection and the life (I)
“Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection, and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live: And whoever…
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Daily devotionalMay 9 – Jesus our soul-physician
“When Jesus heard it, He said to them, “Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick. I did…
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Daily devotionalMay 8 – Jesus, captain of our salvation
“For it was fitting for Him, for whom are all things and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons to glory, to make…
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Daily devotionalMay 7 – Jesus, our husband
“For I am jealous for you with godly jealousy. For I have betrothed you to one husband, that I may present you as a chaste…
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Daily devotionalMay 6 – Jesus, our close friend (II)
“No longer do I call you servants, for a servant does not know what his master is doing; but I have called you friends, for…
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Daily devotionalMay 5 – Jesus, our close friend (I)
“A man who has friends must himself be friendly, But there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.” – Proverbs 18:24 Scripture reading:…
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Daily devotionalMay 4 – Jesus, our older brother (II)
“For both He who sanctifies and those who are being sanctified are all of one, for which reason He is not ashamed to call them…
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Daily devotionalMay 3 – Jesus, our older brother (I)
“For whom He foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn [most important] among…
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Daily devotionalMay 2 – Jesus, the Son of his love; God’s Isaac
“He has delivered us from the power of darkness and conveyed us into the kingdom of the Son of His love.” – Colossians 1:13 Scripture…
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Daily devotionalMay 1 – Introduction to God’s names
What’s in a name? These days, not always so much. But, especially in Bible times, we see that names are filled with meaning and reveal…
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Daily devotionalApril 30 – The love of Christ
“Those whom I love, I reprove and discipline, so be zealous and repent. Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my…
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Daily devotionalApril 29 – The cross at the gate
“The words of the holy one, the true one, who has the key of David, who opens and no one will shut, who shuts and…
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Daily devotionalApril 28 – The book of life
“I will never blot his name out of the book of life. I will confess his name before my Father and before his angels.” –…
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Daily devotionalApril 27 – The test of holiness
“I gave her time to repent, but she refuses to repent of her sexual immorality.” – Revelation 2:21 Scripture reading Revelation 2:18-28 In the beautiful…
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Daily devotionalApril 26 – Creed without conduct
“But I have a few things against you: you have some there who hold the teaching of Balaam, who taught Balak to put a stumbling…
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Daily devotionalApril 25 – The crown of life
“Be faithful unto death, and I will give you the crown of life.” – Revelation 2:10c Scripture reading: Revelation 2:8-11 Though Christ’s letters to the…
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Daily devotionalApril 24 – Faithful but frigid
“I know you are enduring patiently and bearing up for my name’s sake, and you have not grown weary. But I have this against you,…
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Daily devotionalApril 23 – The hand of Christ
“When I saw him, I fell at his feet as though dead. But he laid his right hand on me, saying, “Fear not, I am…
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Daily devotionalApril 22 – Redeeming time
“Walk in wisdom toward outsiders, making the best use of the time.” – Colossians 4:5 Scripture Reading: Colossians 4:2-6 There are two aspects to time…
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Daily devotionalApril 21 – Working for the Lord
“Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men.” – Colossians 3:23 Scripture reading: Colossians 3:22-4:1 Work for many people, then…
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Daily devotionalApril 20 – Eyes on the Lord
“Wives, submit to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord. Husbands, love your wives, and do not be harsh with them. Children, obey your…
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Daily devotionalApril 19 – The peace of Christ
“And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts.” – Colossians 3:15 Scripture reading: Colossians 3:15-17 The Roman empire was famously characterized by a…
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Daily devotionalApril 18 – Dress the part
“Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience.” – Colossians 3:12 Scripture reading: Colossians 3:12-14 For…
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Daily devotionalApril 17 – Remove the grave clothes!
“Put to death therefore what is earthly in you: sexual immorality, impurity, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry.” – Colossians 3:5 Scripture reading:…
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Daily devotionalApril 16 – Set your mind on Christ!
“If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God.” –…
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Daily devotionalApril 15 – Mystery
“Behold! I tell you a mystery. We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed.” – 1 Corinthians 15:51 Scripture reading: 1 Corinthians…
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Daily devotionalApril 14 – A spiritual body
“Just as we have borne the image of the man of dust, we shall also bear the image of the man of heaven.” – 1…
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Daily devotionalApril 13 – Theology in botany
“But someone will ask, “How are the dead raised? With what kind of body do they come?”” – 1 Corinthians 15:35 Scripture reading: 1 Corinthians…
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Daily devotionalApril 12 – God’s acre
“But in fact Christ has been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep.” – 1 Corinthians 15:20 Scripture reading: 1…
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Daily devotionalApril 11 – Hinge of the Christian faith
“Now if Christ is proclaimed as raised from the dead, how can some of you say that there is no resurrection of the dead?” –…
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Daily devotionalApril 10 – In accordance with the scriptures
“For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures, that…
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Daily devotionalApril 9 – Come and see, go and tell!
“Come, see the place where he lay. Then go quickly and tell his disciples.” – Matthew 28:6b-7a Scripture reading: Matt.28:1-15 After proclaiming the Easter gospel…
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Daily devotionalApril 8 – A powerless lion
“He had also descended into the lower regions, the earth.” – Ephesians 4:9 Scripture reading: Ephesians 4:1-13 The day between Good Friday and Easter has,…
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Daily devotionalApril 7 – Cross purposes
“And one of them at once ran and took a sponge, filled it with sour wine, and put it on a reed and gave it…
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Daily devotionalApril 6 – Jesus’ staying power
“If you are the Son of God, come down from the cross.” – Matthew 27:40b I Scripture reading: Matthew 27:32-41 Recording little of the physical…
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Daily devotionalApril 5 – Two freedom fighters
“And he said, “Why? What evil has he done?” But they shouted all the more, “Let him be crucified!”” – Matthew 27:23 Scripture reading: Matthew…
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Daily devotionalApril 4 – The riddle of King Jesus
“They answered, “He deserves death.” Then they spit in his face and struck him. And some slapped him.” – Matthew 26:66b-67 Scripture reading: Matthew 26:57-68…
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Daily devotionalApril 3 – A Garden of Grief
“And going a little farther he fell on his face and prayed, saying, “My Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me;…
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Daily devotionalApril 2 – What King Jesus provides
“Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!” – Luke 19:38 Scripture reading:…
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Daily devotionalApril 1 – Introduction to Christ’s death and resurrection
I am grateful that the Canadian civic calendar still aligns with the church calendar in many places. Good Friday, for example, and Christmas remain public…
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Daily devotionalMarch 31 – Well prepared
“For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God. And the…
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Daily devotionalMarch 30 – Preparing without fear
“Do not fear, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.” – Luke 12:32 Scripture reading: Luke 12:22-34 All…
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Daily devotionalMarch 29 – Preparing with a job qualification
“…not according to the law of a fleshly commandment, but according to the power of an endless life. For He testifies: “You are a priest…
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Daily devotionalMarch 28 – Preparing by looking to Jesus alone
“But then, indeed, when you did not know God, you served those which by nature are not gods. But now after you have known God,…
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Daily devotionalMarch 27 – Preparing by trusting
“Some trust in chariots, and some in horses; But we will remember the name of the Lord our God.” – Psalm 20:7 Scripture reading: Psalm…
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Daily devotionalMarch 25 – Preparing by standing firm
“Then all the disciples forsook Him and fled.” – Matthew 26:56 Scripture reading: Matthew 26:47-56 Many Christians have a negative opinion about the disciples’ behaviour…
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Daily devotionalMarch 24 – Preparing by serving
“Now My soul is troubled, and what shall I say? ‘Father, save Me from this hour’? But for this purpose I came to this hour….
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Daily devotionalMarch 23 – Preparing by escaping the curse
“Christ has redeemed us from the curse of the law, having become a curse for us (for it is written, “Cursed is everyone who hangs…
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Daily devotionalMarch 22 – Preparing with a motive
“For great is Your mercy toward me, And You have delivered my soul from the depths of Sheol.” – Psalm 86:13 Scripture reading: Psalm 86:1-13…
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Daily devotionalMarch 21 – Preparing with a reconciled heart
“…for the Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost.” – Luke 19:10 Scripture reading: Luke 19:1-10 The great…
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Daily devotionalMarch 20 – Preparing as a sheep of the Good Shepherd
“He will feed His flock like a shepherd; He will gather the lambs with His arm, And carry them in His bosom, And gently lead…
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Daily devotionalMarch 19 – Four marks
“And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers.” – Acts 2:42 Scripture reading: Acts 2:29-47…
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Daily devotionalMarch 18 – Preparing for an exam
“Search me, O God, and know my heart; Try me, and know my anxieties; And see if there is any wicked way in me, And…
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Daily devotionalMarch 17 – Preparing with God’s comfort
“Comfort, yes, comfort My people!” says your God. “Speak comfort to Jerusalem, and cry out to her, That her warfare is ended, That her iniquity…
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Daily devotionalMarch 16 – Preparing by looking
“…looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame,…
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Daily devotionalMarch 15 – Preparing our hearts
“…rend your hearts and not your garments..” – Joel 2:13 Scripture reading: Joel 2:1-14 A Christian’s goal is fellowship with the Lord. The prophet Joel…
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Daily devotionalMarch 14 – Preparing by denying, taking up, and following
“If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.” – Luke 9:23 Scripture reading: Luke…
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Daily devotionalMarch 13 – Preparing with mercy
“Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.” – Matthew 5:7 Scripture reading: Matthew 5:1-12 Christians realize the need for the mercy of God….
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Daily devotionalMarch 12 – Invited and ready
“For many are called, but few are chosen.” – Matthew 22:14 Scripture reading: Matthew 22:1-14 In Jesus’ parable, the guests came because they received a…
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Daily devotionalMarch 11- Preparing with the Lord’s favour
“Cast me not away from your presence, and take not your Holy Spirit from me. Restore to me the joy of your salvation…” – Psalm…
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Daily devotionalMarch 10 – Heartfelt preparation
“…because your heart was penitent…I also have heard you, declares the Lord.” – 2 Kings 22:19 Scripture reading: 2 Kings 22:1-20 A major part of…
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Daily devotionalMarch 9 – Preparing in humility
“For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the one who humbles himself will be exalted.” – Luke 18:14b Scripture reading: Luke 18:1-14 The…
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Daily devotionalMarch 8 – Preparing with forgiveness
“Come now, let us reason together, says the Lord: though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are…
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Daily devotionalMarch 7 – Preparing with joy
“Do not be grieved, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.” – Nehemiah 8:10b Scripture reading: Nehemiah 8:1-12 There are many devout Christians…
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Daily devotionalMarch 6 – Preparing in righteousness
“Tell the righteous it shall be well with them.” – Isaiah 3:10 Scripture reading: Isaiah 3:1-13 Next month, we will mark Palm Sunday, Good Friday…
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Daily devotionalMarch 5 – Preparing with love and fear
“I, through the abundance of your steadfast love, will enter your house. I will bow down toward your holy temple in the fear of you.”…
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Daily devotionalMarch 4 – Preparing by breaking
“And he broke in pieces the bronze serpent that Moses had made, for until those days the people of Israel had made offerings to it.”…
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Daily devotionalMarch 3 – Preparing by carrying
“… they seized one Simon of Cyrene who was coming in from the country, and laid on him the cross, to carry it behind Jesus.”…
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Daily devotionalMarch 2 – Preparing with prayer
“And he said to them, “Why are you sleeping? Rise and pray that you may not enter into temptation.”” – Luke 22:46 Scripture reading: Luke…
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Daily devotionalMarch 1 – Introduction to preparation
Preparation is an essential part of life. Our children go to school for years as a vital part of their preparation for adult life. We…
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Daily devotionalFebruary 28 – Ashes for the head
“I have heard of You by the hearing of the ear, but now my eye sees You. Therefore I abhor myself, and repent in dust…
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Daily devotionalFebruary 27 – Job questions God’s wisdom
“After this Job opened his mouth and cursed the day of his birth.” – Job 3:1 Scripture reading: Job 3:11-16 Job wished he had never…
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Daily devotionalFebruary 26 – Old men aren’t always right
Job 32: 9 Great men are not always wise, nor do the aged always understand justice. Scripture reading: Job 32:2-9 Elihu, the younger of Job’s…
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Daily devotionalFebruary 25 – Total inability in a nutshell
“How then can man be righteous before God? Or how can he be pure who is born of a woman?” – Job 25:4 Scripture reading:…
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Daily devotionalFebruary 24 – With friends like these, who needs enemies?
“I have heard many such things; Miserable comforters are you all!” – Job 16:2 Scripture reading: Job 16:1-5 Job had lost almost everything. He was…
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Daily devotionalFebruary 23 – Life is short and full of troubles
“Man who is born of woman is of few days and full of trouble.” – Job 14:1 Scripture Reading: Job 14:1-7 It really doesn’t matter…