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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...
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, dear listeners, to today's edition of the Daily Radio Bible podcast, where we embark on our 51st day of traversing the scriptures together. In today's episode for February 20th, 2025, we delve into key passages from Numbers 7, Psalm 23, and Acts 27. Join us as we explore the ancient rituals and offerings presented by the leaders of Israel in the book of Numbers, find solace in the comforting words of Psalm 23, and sail through turbulent seas alongside Paul in the book of Acts. Host Hunter reflects on themes of survival, faith amidst the storms of life, and the abiding presence of Jesus through it all. We conclude with a time of prayer and meditation, focusing on God's mighty power guiding our purpose and bringing peace to the world. So sit back, open your hearts, and be encouraged as we journey through the Bible together.
TODAY'S DEVOTION:
The storms of life and the greater Jonah. I love stories of the sea, the tales of ships caught in perilous gales and the human fight for survival amidst the storm. In our reading today, we encountered one such story with Paul on his tumultuous journey to Rome, a tale etched into the annals of struggle and divine providence. But more than just an adventure on the sea, it draws profound parallels with our own life journeys.
The scripture brings to mind another maritime story from the Bible, the story of Jonah. Jonah knew that the storm besieging the ship was of his own making, declaring to those around him, "Throw me into the sea, and it will become calm again. I know that this terrible storm is all my fault." Jonah surrendered himself to the waves for the salvation of those onboard.
But then, one greater than Jonah came. Jesus spoke of himself in this way, marking a divine revelation—greater than Jonah is here! Jesus was speaking of the ultimate storm, the tempest of life that no human escapes. And unlike Jonah, Jesus willingly threw himself into the storm of death, sinking into the depths for our deliverance and redemption. He's the one who calms the seas not just around us, but within us.
Fear not, for even in the depths where many of us have sunk, Jesus meets us there. He stands amidst the waves, ensuring us we do not face them alone. The waters of life may be turbulent, but he is with us always.
When I face storms, those moments where life’s seas rage, may I remember the greater Jonah who has conquered the storm on my behalf, and trust him to navigate my way safely through.
That's the prayer I hold dear for my own soul, my family—my wife, daughters, and son—and that's the prayer that I have for you, dear listener. May the steadfast presence of our savior, the one who sank into the worst storm of all, be your assurance and peace. 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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