We found 10 articles with the tag “daily devotional”.
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Day 9 — Luke 2:8–20 — Joy in the Messiah | Daily Devotional Podcst (Lectio Divina)
Article | January 9th, 2026
By Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”
announcement of jesus’ birth devotional, bible study, christian podcast, daily devotional, daily devotional on joy in the messiah, daily devotional podcast, gospel of luke, gospel of luke daily study, joy in jesus, lectio divina, lectio divina luke 2:8–20, luke 2:8–20, luke 2:8–20 devotional, peace on earth reflection, scripture meditation, shepherds, shepherds and angels bible study, short podcast on luke 2:8–20Luke 2:8–20 tells of shepherds receiving the angelic announcement of Jesus’ birth and hurrying to see Him. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional reflects on the overwhelming joy found in meeting the Messiah and the importance of sharing that joy with others. Today’s step: tell someone about Jesus’ impact on your life.
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Day 8 — Luke 2:1–7 — God Uses Our Circumstances | Daily Devotional Podcast (Lectio Divina)
Article | January 8th, 2026
By Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”
bethlehem, bible study, christian podcast, daily devotional, gospel of luke, lectio divina, luke 2:1–7, scripture meditationLuke 2:1–7 recounts how a government census brought Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem, fulfilling prophecy about the Messiah’s birthplace. In this 2 Minute Disciple devotional, we reflect on how God uses ordinary circumstances to position us for His purposes. Today’s exercise: use small in-between moments to pray.
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Day 7 - Matthew 1:18-25 - God With Us | Daily Devotional Podcast (Lectio Divina)
Article | January 7th, 2026
By Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”
bible study, christian podcast, daily devotional, gospel of matthew, immanuel, lectio divina, matthew 1:18–25, spiritual growthMatthew 1:18–25 tells of Joseph’s dream and the angel’s reassurance that Mary’s child is from the Holy Spirit. This 2 Minute Disciple episode reflects on God’s faithfulness to fulfill His promises and His presence as Immanuel — God with us. Includes a practical step: take time to rest today as God designed us for both work and renewal.
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Day 5 - Luke 1:26-38 - God Keeps His Promises
Article | January 5th, 2026
By Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”
bible study, christian podcast, daily devotional, gospel of luke, luke 1:26–38, spiritual growth📖 Luke 1:26–38 — God Keeps His Promises
An angel visits Mary with world-changing news: she will bear the Son of God.
It’s a reminder that God’s promises never fail — and He often works through humble people to fulfill them.🎯 Today’s step: Create something that helps you tell the story of Jesus’ birth.
🎧 Listen now →
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Day 3 - John 1:6-13 — Recognizing Jesus
Article | January 3rd, 2026
By Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”
bible study, daily devotional, gospel of john, john 1:6–13, lectio divina, spiritual growthHave you ever been somewhere only to discover that a close friend was in the same place, but you didn’t recognize them and missed out on a chance to connect? I recently missed out on connecting with someone I work with because I didn’t recognize them.
I’m struck by this scripture because I don’t want to miss out on this rebirth that comes from God. I want to make sure I recognize Jesus and respond to Him so we can connect.
Take a few moments to reflect on these questions:
Are my eyes open to see Jesus? Are my ears open to hear His voice? Is my heart receptive to him? -
Day 2 — John 1:1–5 — God’s Nearness
Article | January 2nd, 2026
By Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”
bible study, christian podcast, daily devotional, gospel of john, john 1:1–5, scripture meditationEach day, we follow a simple rhythm: Slow down… Read… Notice… Reread… Meditate… Respond… and
Exercise, taking a small step to live out what we’ve heard.
It’s a moment to pause, breathe, and meet Jesus in His Word — so He can shape our hearts and guide our day. -
Luke Chapter 10
Article | June 23rd, 2022
By Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”
audio bible, daily bible, daily devotional, discipleship, personal growth, self-care, spiritual development, spiritual formation, spiritual growth, spiritualityWhat do you get worked up over? So many times, it’s the little stuff of life and we miss out on what Jesus wants us to focus on. I was reminded that before Jesus sent the disciples out to bring in the harvest, Jesus tells them to pray for harvest hands to get the message out about the Gospel. Before we get all worked up, we need to get on our knees and pray.
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Luke Chapter 11
Article | June 23rd, 2022
By Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”
audio bible, daily bible, daily devotional, personal development, self care, soul care, spiritual growth, spiritual journey, spiritualityWe don’t talk a lot about spiritual warfare, because if we can’t see it our touch it , we can’t understand it and if we can’t understand it, we dismiss it as not real. However, the more we hang out with Jesus, we realize that spiritual warfare is real and we need to be on guard against the spiritual forces that want to torment us. Jesus said that this is war and we need to choose our side and guard his word with our lives.
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Luke Chapter 9
Article | June 21st, 2022
By Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”
audio bible, daily bible, daily devotional, discipleship, personal growth, self-care, spiritual development, spiritual formation, spiritual growth, spiritualityWho is in the driver’s seat of your life? If we are going to follow Jesus, we have to get out of the driver’s seat and let him drive without being a backseat driver. That means that we let him take us where he wants and to enjoy the scenery. This is way easier said than done, but it is what Jesus is asking of us, so will we let him drive?
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Luke Chapter 8
Article | June 20th, 2022
By Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”
audio bible, daily bible, daily devotional, personal development, self care, soul care, spiritual growth, spiritual journey, spiritualityWhat stuck me in the chapter is that obedience is thicker than blood and how trust and obedience go hand in hand. Trust leads to obedience and we see some examples of what trust looks like and doesn’t look like. Trust looks like some women who fund his ministry and a man who is relieved of demon possession and obeys Jesus by going home and proclaiming what Jesus had done for him. But, the disciples who had seen everything that Jesus had done didn’t trust him in the storm and began to panic. Trust and obey is the only way to live our lives for Jesus, let’s pray…