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Day 3 - John 1:6-13 — Recognizing Jesus

Article  |  January 3rd, 2026
By Nick Oyler | Jesus Follower
bible study, daily devotional, gospel of john, john 1:6–13, lectio divina, spiritual growth

Have 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 1 - Luke 1:1-4 Certainty in Jesus

Article  |  January 1st, 2026
By Nick Oyler | Jesus Follower
bible study, christian devotional, faith, jesus, lectio divina, meditation, scripture, short form daily, spiritual growth

This year, we’re going to slow down.
We’re going to breathe.
We’re going to open the Scriptures, not just to read them — but to meet Jesus in them.
There’s an ancient Christian practice that will guide us.
It’s called Lectio Divina — “Divine Reading.”
It’s not about rushing through verses or checking off a reading plan.
It’s about creating space to listen… really listen…
to the voice of God speaking through His Word.

Lectio Divina: An Ancient Way to Meet Jesus in the Scriptures

Article  |  December 14th, 2025
By Nick Oyler | Jesus Follower
bible study, christian devotional, faith, jesus, lectio divina, meditation, scripture, short form daily, spiritual growth

If you’ve ever wanted to move beyond simply reading the Bible to truly encountering Jesus in its pages, there’s an ancient Christian practice that can help you do just that. It’s called Lectio Divina, which means “Divine Reading” in Latin.

This isn’t about rushing through a chapter or filling out a study guide — it’s about slowing down, listening deeply, and letting God’s Word speak directly to your heart. For centuries, followers of Jesus have used Lectio Divina as a way to hear His voice, know Him more intimately, and be transformed by His presence.