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One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on 'The Daily Radio Bible' for a daily 20-minute spiritual journey. Engage with scripture readings, heartfelt devotionals, and collective prayers that draw you into the heart of God's love. Embark on this year-long voyage through the Bible, and let each day's passage uplift and inspire you.
TODAY'S EPISODE:
Welcome to today's episode of the Daily Radio Bible, where we journey through scripture to uncover the wonders of God's love and presence in our lives. I'm Hunter, your host and Bible reading coach, here to guide you through today's passages. Our reading includes the heartfelt story of Ruth's loyalty, captured in the first two chapters of the Book of Ruth, where we join Naomi and Ruth on their journey back to Bethlehem. We'll also ponder the reflections of King David in Psalms 53 and 61, as he calls out to God for refuge and strength. Lastly, we'll explore Paul's insights in 2 Corinthians 5, where he speaks on the transformative power and reconciliation offered through Christ. Together, we'll delve into these texts, seeking God's wisdom and love as they light our path. So, grab your Bible, and let's get started on this enriching journey.
TODAY'S DEVOTION:
Paul says that he believes that Christ died for everyone. This is an inclusive statement that shakes us into realizing the grandeur of God’s love for the entirety of humanity. Paul emphasizes that God was in Christ, reconciling the world to himself, no longer counting people’s sins against them. This was a monumental act that took place on the cross. Beyond just an act, it was a cosmic declaration of love for all, setting right what was broken since the time of Adam.
This notion was earth-shattering for Paul, reshaping his view of God and others. “We no longer evaluate people the way we used to,” he exclaims. What does he see now? He sees that everyone is enfolded in the embrace of God—even if they haven’t realized it yet.
As an ambassador of this message, Paul pleads with people. He implores them: “Come back to God.” It’s an invitation—an invitation to see, to hear, and to grasp what God has already done. To realize that this reconciling work includes us—it includes you.
Today, my prayer echoes Paul’s realization. I yearn to glimpse the breadth, the height, and depth of what God has done in Christ for everyone. That’s what I hope for myself, for my family, for my wife and children, and yes, for you too.
May we each, in our own lives, become bearers of this truth—a truth that changes everything. May it guide our hearts to live as new creations, renewed and reconciled by Christ's ultimate act of love. It’s not just a message; it’s a transformation that has already been accomplished, waiting for us to live it fully.
May it be so.
TODAY'S PRAYERS:
Lord God Almighty and everlasting father you have brought us in safety to this new day preserve us with your Mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity. And in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose through Jesus Christ Our Lord amen.
Oh God you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed son to preach peace to those who are far and those who are near. Grant that people everywhere may seek after you, and find you. Bring the nations into your fold, pour out your Spirit on all flesh, and hasten the coming of your kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.
And now Lord, make me an instrument of your peace. Where there is hatred let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon. Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope. Where there is darkness, light. And where there is sadness, Joy. Oh Lord grant that I might not seek to be consoled as to console. To be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love. For it is in the giving that we receive, in the pardoning that we are pardoned, it is in the dying that we are born unto eternal life. Amen
And now as our Lord has taught us we are bold to pray...
Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our tresspasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not unto temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.
Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image. And nourishing us with spiritual food, now send us forth as forgiven people, healed and renewed, that we may proclaim your love to the world, and continue in the risen life of Christ. Amen.
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