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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, dear listeners, to today's episode of the Daily Radio Bible. Join your host, Hunter, as he takes us on a spiritual journey through the scriptures. Today, we're diving into the book of Deuteronomy, exploring chapters 13 to 15, before moving on to Paul's letter to the Galatians, chapter one. As we uncover God's word, we'll reflect on themes of faith, revelation, and freedom. Hunter shares how God revealed himself to Paul and transformed his understanding, showcasing the true, loving nature of God. Through prayer, scripture, and heartfelt reflections, Hunter invites us to open our eyes to the divine revelations God has for each of us. So, settle in, open your heart, and let's embark on this soul-enriching journey together. And special note, Hunter sends a warm birthday wish to his mom, Priscilla. Now, let's dive into today's reading and reflection.
TODAY'S DEVOTION:
In today's devotion, we explore a profound transformation that took place in the life of Paul—a story that resonates deeply with those familiar with the journey from blindness to sight. Paul found his freedom not through doctrine or diligent study, but through a divine revelation from Jesus Christ. This revelation is central to our faith, illustrating that it is God who reveals Himself to us, opening our eyes to truly see and begin embracing the reality of who we are in Him.
Paul's encounter on the road to Damascus was not an intellectual exercise; it was a profound spiritual awakening. God broke through the lies that blinded Paul and revealed His true, loving, and grace-filled nature. The scales fell from Paul's eyes, not just physically, but spiritually, as he began to see God for who He truly is—a God who values and loves people, beyond our flawed notions of theological purity.
Paul's vision of God, prior to this revelation, was one that endorsed harsh actions against those who believed differently. But through this divine intervention, Paul discovered the God who values relationship and grace over legalistic correctness. It was a transformation that catalyzed a journey of discovering the true nature of God—a nature fully revealed in Jesus Christ.
This revelation invites us into a similar journey of discovery and transformation. God reveals Himself to us, opening our hearts to the freedom, joy, and love that come from knowing Him truly. As we look into the face of Jesus, we see God unmasked, a God who intervenes to prevent humanity's spiral into non-being and draws us into His life-giving presence.
Our prayer, then, is for eyes to be opened, scales to fall away—revealing the glorious love of our Lord Jesus Christ. May each of us experience this liberating revelation, knowing without a doubt that we are embraced by a grace-filled Father who sets us free and makes us whole. His love and truth, when revealed, transform us and invite us to live as reflections of His kingdom on earth.
That's the prayer I hold for my soul, for my family, and for each one of you. 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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