DAILY DEVOTIONAL TODAY – April 19, 2025 || Our Daily Bread [Daily Devotion] | MamClaireTV

Daily Bread Devotional:
Devotional Topic: "RUNNING TO JESUS"

Verse of the Day: John 20:4

Devotional Message:
(John 20:4)
"Both were running, but the other disciple outran Peter and reached the tomb first."


Observation

In John 20:4, we see Peter and John running to the tomb after Mary Magdalene told them that Jesus’ body was no longer there. This verse may seem small or even insignificant at first glance—it just tells us who ran faster. But when we slow down and look deeper, we see something powerful.

The disciples were running toward Jesus. They were running to find the truth. They were running because their hearts were filled with hope, fear, confusion, and maybe even excitement. They had just heard something unbelievable—that the tomb was empty. Could it be true? Could Jesus really be alive?

John reached the tomb first, but what matters more is that both disciples ran. They didn’t walk. They didn’t wait to see what others would do. They ran.

This tells us something about their hearts. When they thought there was a chance that Jesus was alive, they dropped everything and ran to Him. This shows urgency, desire, and passion.

Application

How often do we run to Jesus in our own lives?

Sometimes, when we’re going through hard times—sickness, fear, loneliness, family problems—we try to fix everything ourselves. We go to friends, social media, or distractions, hoping to find comfort. But Jesus is calling us to come to Him first—not as a last resort.

Like the disciples, we must learn to run to Jesus—not walk, not delay, not hesitate. We must run with our hearts wide open, no matter what we’re feeling. Whether we are joyful or broken, confused or confident, Jesus wants us to come to Him.

Running to Jesus means:

Praying first before panicking

Opening our Bibles when we feel lost

Worshiping even when life hurts

Trusting His promises even when we can’t see the full picture


Also, notice that both disciples ran, but John got there first. That’s okay! Everyone has their own pace in their walk with God. What’s important is not who gets there first, but that we all run in the right direction. Let’s not compare our spiritual journey with others. Let’s encourage each other to keep running—to keep seeking Jesus with everything we have.

Some of us might feel like we’ve fallen behind. Maybe you haven’t prayed in a while. Maybe your Bible has collected dust. Maybe your faith feels weak. But the beautiful thing about Jesus is that He is always ready to welcome us when we return.

He’s not disappointed in your pace. He’s just glad when you come back running.

Closing Thought

In every season—good or bad—may we be like Peter and John, running to Jesus, eager to be close to Him, hungry for His presence, and full of hope that He is alive and working in our lives.

Prayer:
Lord Jesus, help us to run to You every day—with joy, with trust, and with urgency. Forgive us when we try to handle life on our own. Fill our hearts with a deep desire to be close to You always. Thank You for always being there, ready to receive us. Amen.


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April 19, 2025
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