Daily Devotional - November 28th, 2025

“But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly.”- Matt. 6:6

“The strength of a life is often revealed in the choices no one else sees.” — Alma Ohene-Opare

Commentary:

The quiet decisions we make when no audience is watching shape the integrity we carry into the world. Freedom flourishes when individuals govern themselves with honesty and discipline, because a society grounded in private virtue can withstand public storms. When we choose the good in hidden moments, we build a foundation that cannot be shaken by shifting circumstances or popular pressures.

Think of a tree that anchors itself through unseen roots. Long before its branches stretch wide, its strength is earned underground. In the same way, the small, steady choices of righteousness nourish our spiritual root system. They prepare us to stand firm when adversity comes, and they remind us that God sees the whole of our lives. Private obedience trains the heart to respond with Christlike character when challenges demand courage.

Every small act of faith becomes a quiet offering to the Lord. As we practice goodness in the shadows, we become more prepared to reflect His light in the open. Christ invites us to be faithful not only in great callings but in the simple, daily disciplines that form a disciple’s life.

Scripture:

“But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly.” — Matthew 6:6

Daily Application:

Choose one private act of faithfulness today that no one else will know about and offer it to God with sincerity.