Nearer to God Daily Devotional
-
Daily devotionalFebruary 22 – God puts Job in his place
“Where were you when I laid the foundations of the earth? Tell Me, if you have understanding.” – Job 38:4 Scripture reading: Job 38:1-11 Job…
-
Daily devotionalFebruary 21 – Annihilation for the dead is a deadly doctrine
“And after my skin is destroyed, this I know, that in my flesh I shall see God…” – Job 19:26 Scripture reading: Job 19:26-29 Most…
-
Daily devotionalFebruary 20 – Is your redeemer alive?
“For I know that my Redeemer lives, and He shall stand at last on the earth;” – Job 19:25 Scripture reading: Job 19:23-25 Job knew…
-
Daily devotionalFebruary 19 – Can you stand the prosperity of the wicked?
“Why do the wicked live and become old, yes, become mighty in power?” – Job 21:7 Scripture reading: Job 21:7-16 One of Job’s frustrations was…
-
Daily devotionalFebruary 18 – Do you exude wisdom?
“The young men saw me and hid, and the aged arose and stood; The princes refrained from talking and put their hand on their mouth…”…
-
Daily devotionalFebruary 17 – God sees every secret thought
“The eye of the adulterer waits for the twilight, saying, ‘No eye will see me’; And he disguises his face.” – Job 24:15 Scripture reading:…
-
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…
-
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,…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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:…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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;…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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,…
-
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!…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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 …
-
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,…
-
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,…
-
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…
-
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:…
-
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…
-
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….
-
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…
-
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 …
-
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!…
-
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,…
-
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…
-
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!” –…
-
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…
-
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 …
-
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.” –…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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:…
-
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…
-
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.”…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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….
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
Daily devotionalDecember 26 – The devil hurled to earth
“And the great dragon was thrown down, that ancient serpent, who is called the devil and Satan, the deceiver of the whole world…” – Revelation…
-
Daily devotionalDecember 25 – Christmas opposition
“And the dragon stood before the woman who was about to give birth, so that when she bore her child he might devour it.” –…
-
Daily devotionalDecember 24 – Leading up to Christmas
“She was pregnant and was crying out in birth pains and the agony of giving birth.” – Revelation 12:2 Scripture reading: Revelation 12:1-17 The woman,…
-
Daily devotionalDecember 23 – The woman
“And a great sign appeared in heaven: a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown…
-
Daily devotionalDecember 22 – The seventh trumpet
“Then the seventh angel blew his trumpet, and there were loud voices in heaven, saying, “The Kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of…
-
Daily devotionalDecember 21 – The two witnesses
“And I will grant authority to my two witnesses, and they will prophesy for 1,260 days …the beast … will make war on them and…
-
Daily devotionalDecember 20 – The angel and the scroll
“Then I saw another mighty angel … he had a little scroll.” – Revelation 10:1,2 Scripture reading: Revelation 10 That we are in an interlude…
-
Daily devotionalDecember 19 – The second woe! (The sixth trumpet)
“…saying to the sixth angel who had the trumpet, “Release the four angels who are bound at the great river Euphrates.”” – Revelation 9:14 Scripture…
-
Daily devotionalDecember 18 – The first we woe! (The fifth trumpet)
“Then I looked, and I heard an eagle crying with a loud voice as it flew directly overhead, “Woe, woe, woe to those who dwell…
-
Daily devotionalDecember 17 – The first four trumpets
“Now the seven angels who had the seven trumpets prepared to blow them.” – Revelation 8:6 Scripture reading: Revelation 9 Many wonder how a loving…
-
Daily devotionalDecember 16 – The seventh seal
“When the Lamb opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven for about half an hour.” – Revelation 8:1 Scripture reading: Revelation 8 We…
-
Daily devotionalDecember 15 – The great multitude
“I looked, and behold, a great multitude that no one could number, from every nation, from all tribes and peoples and languages, standing before the…
-
Daily devotionalDecember 14 – Sealed for salvation
“Do not harm the earth or the sea or the trees, until we have sealed the servants of our God upon their foreheads.” – Revelation…
-
Daily devotionalDecember 13 – The angry lamb
“Fall on us and hide us from the face of him who is seated on the throne, and from the wrath of the Lamb.” –…
-
Daily devotionalDecember 12 – How long?
“They cried out with a loud voice, “O Sovereign Lord, holy and true, how long before you will judge and avenge our blood on those…
-
Daily devotionalDecember 11 – Jesus removing the seals – four horsemen
“And they were given authority over a fourth of the earth, to kill with sword and with famine and with pestilence and by wild beasts…
-
Daily devotionalDecember 10 – The end goal is praise and worship
“And I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and in the sea, and all that is in them, saying,…
-
Daily devotionalDecember 9 – Worthy is the Lamb
“I saw a Lamb standing, as though it had been slain.” – Revelation 5:6 Scripture reading: Revelation 5 John was told by an elder not…
-
Daily devotionalDecember 8 – A closed book
“Then I saw in the right hand of him who was seated on the throne a scroll written within and on the back, sealed ……
-
Daily devotionalDecember 7 – Worthy of praise
“Worthy are you, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things …” – Revelation 4:11 Scripture reading:…
-
Daily devotionalDecember 6 – Behold, a throne in heaven
“Behold, a throne stood in heaven, with one seated on the throne.” – Revelation 4:2 Scripture reading: Revelation 4 Amazingly, in 19 out of 22…
-
Daily devotionalDecember 5 – Behold your King!
“… one like a son of man … the hairs of his head were white like wool…his eyes were like a flame of fire…from his…
-
Daily devotionalDecember 4 – Jesus is coming!
“Behold he is coming with the clouds and every eye will see him, even those who pierced him, and all tribes of the earth will…
-
Daily devotionalDecember 3 – Jesus gives grace and peace
“Grace to you and peace from him who is and who was and who is to come, and from the seven spirits who are before…
-
Daily devotionalDecember 2 – Revealing what is taking place
“The revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things that must soon take place.” – Revelation 1:1a Scripture…
-
Daily devotionalIntroduction to the book of Revelation
We often spend the month of December looking forward to Christmas Day. Christmas Day is a highlight of the year in many churches, for it…
-
Daily devotionalNovember 30 – The servants song
“…be glory, majesty, dominion, and authority, before all time and now and forever. Amen.” – Jude 25 Scripture reading: Revelation 5; Jude 24-25 Jude began…
-
Daily devotionalNovember 29 – The far greater Saviour
“…to the only God, our Savior, through Jesus Christ our Lord…” – Jude 25a Scripture reading: 1 Corinthians 10:23-33; Jude 24-25 The grace of God…
-
Daily devotionalNovember 28 – Beautiful Saviour
“…and to present you blameless before the presence of his glory with great joy…” – Jude 24b Scripture reading: Revelation 7:9-17; Jude 24-25 When we…
-
Daily devotionalNovember 27 – The first step
“Now to him who is able to keep you from stumbling…” – Jude 24a Scripture reading: Psalm 121:1-8; Jude 24-25 With these final verses of…
-
Daily devotionalNovember 26 – Fireman’s carry
“…save others by snatching them out of the fire; to others show mercy with fear, hating even the garment stained by the flesh.” – Jude…
-
Daily devotionalNovember 25 – Tactical doubt
“And have mercy on those who doubt…” – Jude 22 Scripture reading: Isaiah 42:1-9; Matthew 14:22-33; Jude 17-23 If we are “waiting for the mercy…
-
Daily devotionalNovember 24 – Missing out or mercy
“…waiting for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ that leads to eternal life.” – Jude 21b Scripture reading: Romans 6:15-23; Jude 17-23 Sin has…
-
Daily devotionalNovember 23 – How then shall we live?
“…keep yourselves in the love of God…” – Jude 21a Scripture reading: Deuteronomy 7:1-11; Jude 17-23 Contending for the faith is not about winning an…
-
Daily devotionalNovember 22 – A turning point
“But you, beloved, building yourselves up in your most holy faith and praying in the Holy Spirit…” – Jude 20 Scripture reading: 1 Peter 2:4-12;…
-
Daily devotionalNovember 21 – Division must occur
“It is these who cause divisions, worldly people, devoid of the Spirit.” – Jude 19 Scripture reading: John 14:25-31; John 17:20-26; Jude 17-23 It is…
-
Daily devotionalNovember 20 – Did God really say?
“They said to you, “In the last time there will be scoffers, following their own ungodly passions.”” – Jude 18 Scripture reading: 2 Peter 3:1-9;…
-
Daily devotionalNovember 19 – The old, old story
“But you must remember, beloved, the predictions of the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ.” – Jude 17 Scripture reading: Ephesians 2:19-22; Hebrews 13:7-9; Jude…
-
Daily devotionalNovember 18 – The wolf’s name tag
“These are grumblers, malcontents, following their own sinful desires; they are loud-mouthed boasters, showing favoritism to gain advantage.” – Jude 16 Scripture reading: Matthew 7:15-19;…
-
Daily devotionalNovember 17 – Talking about judgment
“…to execute judgment on all and to convict all the ungodly of all their deeds of ungodliness that they have committed in such an ungodly…
-
Daily devotionalNovember 16 – Walking with Enoch
“It was also about these that Enoch, the seventh from Adam, prophesied, saying, “Behold, the Lord comes with ten thousands of his holy ones…”” –…
-
Daily devotionalNovember 15 – Foaming shame
“Wild waves of the sea, casting up the foam of their own shame; wandering stars, for whom the gloom of utter darkness has been reserved…