Nearer to God Daily Devotional
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Daily devotionalApril 27 – The initial resistance of false-god pharaoh
“But Pharaoh said, “Who is the LORD, that I should obey His voice and let Israel go?”” – Exodus 5:2 Scripture reading: Exodus 5:1-21 Pharaoh’s…
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Daily devotionalApril 26 – God further prepares the deliverer
“And the people believed; and when they heard that the LORD had visited the people of Israel and that He had seen their affliction, they…
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Daily devotionalApril 25 – God further prepares the deliverer
“Then Zipporah took a flint and cut off her son’s foreskin and touched Moses’ feet with it and said, “Surely you are a bridegroom of…
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Daily devotionalApril 24 – God further prepares the deliverer
“When you go back to Egypt, see that you do before Pharaoh all the miracles that I have put in your power. But I will…
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Daily devotionalApril 23 – God further prepares the deliverer
“And the LORD said to Moses in Midian, “Go back to Egypt, for all the men who were seeking your life are dead.”” – Exodus…
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Daily devotionalApril 22 – No reason for reluctance
“But he said, “Oh, my Lord, please send someone else.”” – Exodus 4:13 Scripture reading: Exodus 4:13-16 Moses has run out of excuses with God,…
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Daily devotionalApril 21 – No reason for reluctance
“But Moses said to the LORD, “Oh, my Lord, I am not eloquent….”” – Exodus 4:10 Scripture reading: Exodus 4:10-12 As we have noticed, the…
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Daily devotionalApril 20 – No reason for reluctance
“Then Moses answered, “But behold, they will not believe me or listen to my voice, for they will say, ‘The LORD did not appear to…
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Daily devotionalApril 19 – No reason for reluctance
“God said to Moses, “I am who I am.” And He said, “Say this to the people of Israel: ‘I am has sent me to…
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Daily devotionalApril 18 – No reason for reluctance
“But Moses said to God, “Who am I that I should go to Pharaoh and bring the children of Israel out of Egypt?” He said,…
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Daily devotionalApril 17 – The God of the living
“But that the dead are raised, even Moses showed, in the passage about the bush, where he calls the Lord the God of Abraham and…
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Daily devotionalApril 16 – Enlightened by the burning bush to the calling of God
“Come, I will send you to Pharaoh that you may bring my people, the children of Israel, out of Egypt.” – Exodus 3:10 Scripture reading:…
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Daily devotionalApril 15 – Enlightened by the burning bush to the mercy of God
“He looked and behold, the bush was burning, yet it was not consumed.” – Exodus 3:2 Scripture reading: Exodus 3:1-10 The fiery bush speaks to…
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Daily devotionalApril 14 – Enlightened by the burning bush to the holiness of God
“Do not come near; take your sandals off your feet, for the place on which you are standing is holy ground.”” – Exodus 3:5 Scripture…
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Daily devotionalApril 13 – Enlightened by the burning bush to the holiness of God
“Do not come near; take your sandals off your feet, for the place on which you are standing is holy ground.”” – Exodus 3:5 Scripture…
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Daily devotionalApril 12 – God prepares a deliverer: A lesson from Midian
“She gave birth to a son, and he called his name Gershom, for he said, “I have been a sojourner in a foreign land.”” –…
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Daily devotionalApril 11 – God prepares a deliverer: Lessons from Egypt
“When Pharaoh heard of it, he sought to kill Moses. But Moses fled from Pharaoh and stayed in the land of Midian.” – Exodus 2:15 …
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Daily devotionalApril 10 – God prepares a deliverer: Lessons from Egypt
“Who made you a prince and a judge over us?” – Exodus 2:14 Scripture reading: Exodus 2:11-25 Another lesson for Moses was to suffer as…
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Daily devotionalApril 9 – God prepares the deliverer: Lessons in Egypt
“He looked this way and that, and seeing no one, he struck down the Egyptian and hid him in the sand.” – Exodus 2:12 Scripture…
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Daily devotionalApril 8 – God prepares deliverance through an unlikely rescuer
“When [Pharaoh’s daughter] opened [the basket], she saw the child, and behold, the baby was crying. She took pity on him…” – Exodus 2:6 Scripture…
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Daily devotionalApril 7 – God prepares deliverance through a special infancy
“When she could hide him no longer, she took for him a basket made of bulrushes and daubed it with bitumen and pitch. She put…
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Daily devotionalApril 6 – God prepares deliverance through a special infancy
“Now a man from the house of Levi went and took as his wife a Levite woman. The woman conceived and bore a son, and…
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Daily devotionalApril 5 – God prepares deliverance through a special infancy
“Now a man from the house of Levi went and took as his wife a Levite woman. The woman conceived and bore a son, and…
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Daily devotionalApril 4 – God prepares deliverance through a special infancy
“Now a man from the house of Levi went and took as his wife a Levite woman. The woman conceived and bore a son, and…
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Daily devotionalApril 3 – God’s promises prevail over evil
“But the midwives feared God and did not do as the king of Egypt commanded them, but let the male children live.” – Exodus 1:17 …
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Daily devotionalApril 2 – Signs of hope for succeeding generations
“But the people of Israel were fruitful and increased greatly; they multiplied and grew exceedingly strong, so that the land was filled with them.” –…
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Daily devotionalApril 1 – Introduction to the book of Exodus
This month we reflect on Exodus 1 to Exodus 6:13. These introductory chapters of Exodus can fill our days well with lessons on the relevant…
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Daily devotionalMarch 31 – No enemy can stand in the way of our salvation in Christ
“And these are the kings of the land whom Joshua and the people of Israel defeated on the west side of the Jordan. . ….
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Daily devotionalMarch 30 – No enemy can stand in the way of our salvation in Christ
“Moses, the servant of the LORD, and the people of Israel defeated them. And Moses the servant of the LORD gave their land for a…
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Daily devotionalMarch 29 – The Arc de Triomphe
“Now these are the kings of the land whom the people of Israel defeated and took possession of their land beyond the Jordan toward the…
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Daily devotionalMarch 28 – Victory through Joshua
“Joshua took the whole land, according to all that the LORD had spoken to Moses. And Joshua gave it for an inheritance to Israel ….
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Daily devotionalMarch 27 – Therefore, we will not fear, though the earth give way
“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” – Psalm 46:1 Scripture reading: Psalm 46:1-11 We know that we’re not in…
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Daily devotionalMarch 26 – Preserving in obedience by faith in the promises
“It was God’s will to harden their hearts that they should come against Israel in battle, in order that they should be devoted to destruction…
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Daily devotionalMarch 25 – Preserving in obedience by faith in the promises
“Joshua made war a long time with all those kings.” – Joshua 11:18 Scripture reading: Joshua 11:16-20 God didn’t let Israel just walk in and…
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Daily devotionalMarch 24 – Until I make your enemies a footstool for your feet
“And when they brought those kings out to Joshua, Joshua summoned all the men of Israel and said to the chiefs of the men of…
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Daily devotionalMarch 23 – There has been no day like it before or since
“There has been no day like it before or since, when the LORD heeded the voice of a man, for the LORD fought for Israel.”…
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Daily devotionalMarch 22 – The victory that overcomes the world
“And the LORD threw them into a panic before Israel, who struck them with a great blow at Gibeon and chased them by the way…
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Daily devotionalMarch 21 – The Lord’s friend is their enemy
“Come up to me and help me, and let us strike Gibeon. For it has made peace with Joshua and with the people of Israel.”…
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Daily devotionalMarch 20 – Who shall dwell on God’s holy hill?
“Who shall dwell on your holy hill? He who walks blamelessly and does what is right.” – Psalm 15:1b-2a Scripture reading: Psalm 15:1-12 Today is…
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Daily devotionalMarch 19 – People loved the darkness rather than the light
“As soon as Adoni-zedek, king of Jerusalem, heard how Joshua had captured Ai and had devoted it to destruction … and how the inhabitants of…
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Daily devotionalMarch 18 – Every knee shall bow
“But Joshua made them that day cutters of wood and drawers of water for the congregation and for the altar of the LORD, to this…
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Daily devotionalMarch 17 – Love your enemies and do good
“… the leaders said to all the congregation, “We have sworn to them by the LORD, the God of Israel, and now we may not…
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Daily devotionalMarch 16 – When pride comes, then comes disgrace
“So the men took some of their provisions, but did not ask counsel from the LORD.” – Joshua 9:14 Scripture reading: Joshua 9:3-15 The men…
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Daily devotionalMarch 15 – Deception rather than repentance
“Joshua said to them, “Who are you? And where do you come from?” They said to him, “From a very distant country your servants have…
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Daily devotionalMarch 14 – Disguised hatred is still hatred
“…when the inhabitants of Gibeon heard what Joshua had done to Jericho and to Ai, they on their part acted with cunning” – Joshua 9:3b,4a …
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Daily devotionalMarch 13 – God calls his people to worship him before the world
“…they offered on it burnt offerings to the LORD and sacrificed peace offerings. And there, in the presence of the people of Israel, he wrote…
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Daily devotionalMarch 12 – God calls his people to confess him before the world
“At that time Joshua built an altar to the LORD, the God of Israel, on Mount Ebal, just as Moses the servant of the LORD…
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Daily devotionalMarch 11 – God lures his enemies to their destruction
“And when Joshua and all Israel saw that the ambush had captured the city, and that the smoke of the city went up, then they…
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Daily devotionalMarch 10 – We receive our inheritance in the way of humble faith
“Joshua chose 30,000 mighty men of valor and sent them out by night. And he commanded them, Behold, you shall lie in ambush against the…
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Daily devotionalMarch 9 – Repentance leads to reconciliation
“And the LORD said to Joshua, Do not fear and do not be dismayed.” – Joshua 8:1a Scripture reading: Joshua 8:1-2 We have a chapter…
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Daily devotionalMarch 8 – History that prophesies
“And the LORD said to Joshua, Do not fear and do not be dismayed. Take all the fighting men with you, and arise, go up…
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Daily devotionalMarch 7 – Our God is a consuming fire
“And Joshua said, Why did you bring trouble on us? The LORD brings trouble on you today. And all Israel stoned him with stones. They…
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Daily devotionalMarch 6 – The Lord’s throne is in heaven
“The LORD is righteous; He loves righteous deeds; the upright shall behold His face.” – Psalm 11:7 Scripture reading: Psalm 11:1-7 We don’t know what…
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Daily devotionalMarch 5 – Judgement day
“And he brought near his household man by man, and Achan the son of Carmi, son of Zabdi, son of Zerah, of the tribe of…
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Daily devotionalMarch 4 – God’s wrath on a covenant child
“He who is taken with the devoted things shall be burned with fire, he and all that he has, because he has transgressed the covenant…
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Daily devotionalMarch 3 – Repentance is a condition of fellowship with God
“I will be with you no more, unless you destroy the devoted things from among you.” – Joshua 7:12b Scripture reading: Joshua 7:2-13 Joshua didn’t…
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Daily devotionalMarch 2 – What fellowship has light with darkness?
“… Achan the son of Carmi, son of Zabdi, son of Zerah, of the tribe of Judah, took some of the devoted things. And the…
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Daily devotionalMarch 1 – Introduction to the book of Joshua
How do we approach the book of Joshua, the story of the conquest of the promised land, the story of this great leader of Israel?…
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Daily devotionalFebruary 28 – The final words
“Remember the law of my servant Moses, the statutes and rules that I commanded him at Horeb for all Israel. “Behold, I will send you…
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Daily devotionalFebruary 27 – Judgment and comfort
“For behold, the day is coming, burning like an oven, when all the arrogant and all evildoers will be stubble. The day that is coming…
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Daily devotionalFebruary 26 – The Lord remembers
“Then those who feared the LORD spoke with one another. The LORD paid attention and heard them, and a book of remembrance was written before…
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Daily devotionalFebruary 25 – Complaining about God?
“Your words have been hard against me, says the LORD. But you say, ‘How have we spoken against you?’ You have said, ‘It is vain…
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Daily devotionalFebruary 24 – The Lord’s rebuke
“I will rebuke the devourer for you, so that it will not destroy the fruits of your soil, and your vine in the field shall…
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Daily devotionalFebruary 23 – The Lord’s challenge
“Bring the full tithes into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. And thereby put me to the test, says the LORD…
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Daily devotionalFebruary 22 – Bring in the full tithes
“Bring the full tithes into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house.” – Malachi 3:10 Scripture reading: 1 Peter 5:1-14 Notice in…
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Daily devotionalFebruary 21 – Robbing yourself?
“You are cursed with a curse, for you are robbing me, the whole nation of you.” – Malachi 3:9 Scripture reading: 1 Corinthians 3:1-17 The…
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Daily devotionalFebruary 20 – Will a man rob God?
“Will man rob God? Yet you are robbing me. But you say, ‘How have we robbed you?’ In your tithes and contributions.” – Malachi 3:8 …
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Daily devotionalFebruary 19 – Return to me
“From the days of your fathers you have turned aside from my statutes and have not kept them. Return to me, and I will return…
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Daily devotionalFebruary 18 – I do not change
“For I the LORD do not change; therefore you, O children of Jacob, are not consumed.” – Malachi 3:6 Scripture reading: Romans 8:28-39 Our world…
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Daily devotionalFebruary 17 – He comes in judgment
“Then I will draw near to you for judgment. I will be a swift witness against the sorcerers, against the adulterers, against those who swear…
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Daily devotionalFebruary 16 – He comes to purify
“But who can endure the day of his coming, and who can stand when he appears? For he is like a refiner’s fire and like…
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Daily devotionalFebruary 15 – My messenger
“Behold, I send my messenger and he will prepare the way before me. And the Lord whom you seek will suddenly come to his temple;…
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Daily devotionalFebruary 14 – Guard yourself
“Did he not make them one, with a portion of the Spirit in their union? And what was the one God seeking? Godly offspring. So…
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Daily devotionalFebruary 13 – Faithful and committed
“Judah has been faithless, and abomination has been committed in Israel and in Jerusalem. For Judah has profaned the sanctuary of the LORD, which he…
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Daily devotionalFebruary 12 – The LORD is faithful to his covenant
“Have we not all one Father? Has not one God created us? Why then are we faithless to one another, profaning the covenant of our…
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Daily devotionalFebruary 11 – We are messengers!
“True instruction was in his mouth, and no wrong was found on his lips. He walked with me in peace and uprightness, and he turned…
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Daily devotionalFebruary 10 – A covenant of life and peace
“So shall you know that I have sent this command to you, that my covenant with Levi may stand, says the LORD of hosts. My…
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Daily devotionalFebruary 9 – Harsh words?
“Behold, I will rebuke your offspring, and spread dung on your faces, the dung of your offerings, and you shall be taken away with it.”…
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Daily devotionalFebruary 8 – Are you listening?
“And now, O priests, this command is for you. If you will not listen, if you will not take it to heart to give honor…
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Daily devotionalFebruary 7 – A proper attitude toward God
“But you say, ‘How have we despised your name?’ By offering polluted food upon my altar. But you say, ‘How have we polluted you?’ By…
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Daily devotionalFebruary 6 – Come with true worship
“But you say, ‘How have we despised your name?’ By offering polluted food upon my altar. But you say, ‘How have we polluted you?’ By…
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Daily devotionalFebruary 5 – Our father and master
“A son honors his father, and a servant his master. If then I am a father, where is my honor? And if I am a…
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Daily devotionalFebruary 4 – God’s love declared
“”Is not Esau Jacob’s brother?” declares the LORD. “Yet I have loved Jacob but Esau I have hated. I have laid waste his hill country…
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Daily devotionalFebruary 3 – How have you loved us?
“”I have loved you,” says the LORD. But you say, “How have you loved us?”” – Malachi 1:2 Scripture reading: Hebrews 12:1-29 These people, unfortunately,…
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Daily devotionalFebruary 2 – I have loved you
“”I have loved you,” says the LORD. But you say, “How have you loved us?”” – Malachi 1:2 Scripture reading: Romans 5:1-9 The first statement…
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Daily devotionalFebruary 1: Introducing the book of Malachi
For February, we will focus on the Old Testament book of Malachi. In the prophecy of Malachi, we find that the LORD was not pleased…
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Daily devotionalJanuary 31 – All things made new
“Behold, I am making all things new.” – Revelation 21:5b Scripture reading: Revelation 21:1-27 New and not new; nothing new under the sun and…
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Daily devotionalJanuary 30 – New creatures
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away, behold the new has come.” – 2 Corinthians 5:17…
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Daily devotionalJanuary 29 – A new song
“And they sang a new song, saying, Worthy…” – Revelation 5:9-10 Scripture reading: Revelation 5:1-14 The book of Revelation was written during a time…
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Daily devotionalJanuary 28 – Living the new life
“Give no opportunity to the devil” – Ephesians 4:27 Scripture reading: Ephesians 4:17-32; 5:1-5 Ephesians 4 marks a transition in Paul’s epistle from the…
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Daily devotionalJanuary 27 – The world’ smallest but largest trouble maker
“From the same mouth comes blessing and cursing. My brothers, these things ought not be so.” – James 3:10 Scripture reading: James 3:1-12 Already this…
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Daily devotionalJanuary 26 – Great is thy faithfulness
“But this I call to mind…” – Lamentations 3:21-26 Scripture reading: Lamentations 3:1-27 Yesterday, we reflected with Solomon as he pondered the meaning of…
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Daily devotionalJanuary 25 – Anything new?
“What has been is what will be… and there is nothing new under the sun.” – Ecclesiastes 1:9 Scripture reading: Ecclesiastes 1:1-18 It has…
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Daily devotionalJanuary 24 – Ask for the ancient paths
“Thus says the LORD: Stand by the roads and look, and ask for the ancient paths…” – Jeremiah 6:16 Scripture reading: Jeremiah 6:1-30 Before the…
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Daily devotionalJanuary 24 – Ask for the ancient paths
“Thus says the LORD: Stand by the roads and look, and ask for the ancient paths…” – Jeremiah 6:16 Scripture reading: Jeremiah 6:1-30 Before the…
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Daily devotionalJanuary 23 – The danger of backsliding
“Your evil will chastise you, and your apostasy (backsliding-NKJV) will reprove you…” – Jeremiah 2:19 Scripture reading: Jeremiah 2:1-19 Backsliding is a grave danger….
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Daily devotionalJanuary 22 – Be an ambassador
“Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ,… be reconciled to God.” – 2 Corinthians 5:20 Scripture reading: 2 Corinthians 5 Our nation has a particular…
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Daily devotionalJanuary 21 – Oh give thanks to the Lord
“Oh give thanks to the LORD” – 1 Chronicles 16:8 Scripture reading: 1 Chronicles 16:8-36 A…
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Daily devotionalJanuary 20 – Praying thy kingdom come
“Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom…” – Psalm 145:13 Scripture reading: Psalm 145 Jesus taught us to pray: “Thy Kingdom Come”. Praying and living…
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Daily devotionalJanuary 19 – Waiting
“Wait for the LORD…” – Psalm 27:14 Scripture reading: Psalm 27 By nature we are an impatient people. Waiting for a doctor’s appointment, waiting…