January 10th, 25:Discovering God's Love and Presence Through Genesis, Psalms, and Luke
Click here for the DRB Daily Sign Up form! TODAY'S SCRIPTURE:Genesis 25-26; Psalm 6; Luke 10 Click HERE to give! Get Free App Here! 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 back, dear ones, to the Daily Radio Bible. Today is January 10th, and we continue our enriching journey through the scriptures, diving into Genesis 25-26, Psalm 6, and Luke 10. I’m Hunter, your bible reading coach, here to accompany you on this daily adventure of reading and listening to God's word, whether you’re a long-time follower or joining us for the first time. Together, we explore not just the text but the deep and transformative presence of God's love in our lives. In today's episode, we'll witness the rich tapestry of our biblical heritage through stories of Isaac, Rebekah, and their twin sons, Esau and Jacob. We’ll delve into the blessings and challenges Isaac faces, the powerful emotions expressed in Psalm 6, and Jesus' profound teachings in Luke 10, including the parable of the Good Samaritan. Amidst our readings, I want to thank you all for your heartfelt condolences and prayers for Heather and our family as we grieve the loss of her mom, Jean. Your support means the world to us. Stay tuned as we uncover timeless truths and the secret of living in the name, power, and presence of Jesus. Let's open our hearts and minds to the transformative journey ahead. Let's begin. TODAY'S DEVOTION: Jesus is telling a secret, and he's thrilled at the thought of it. This is what he says in Luke 10, verse 21: "Jesus was filled with the joy of the Holy Spirit, and he said, 'Oh, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, thank you for hiding these things from those who think themselves wise and clever, and for revealing them to the childlike. Yes, Father, it pleased you to do it this way.'" This secret filled the Father and fills the Son with great joy. So what's the secret? The secret is him. Jesus is the way to God, the way to life. What every heart is looking for, he is the King, and he is proclaiming the kingdom. Jesus is the secret to it all. It's not the law. It's not traditions or piety. No. The secret is living in the name, in the power, in the presence of God—the God who's with us, who's for us. 72 people are sent out 2 by 2 in Jesus' name, and notice what he tells them not to take with them. No bag, no money, no staff, no nothing. The only thing they are equipped with is his name—the name of Jesus. The with-God life is not going to be found through our resources, our money, our staff, our provisions. No. It's only going to be found in him. So he has them take nothing except his name, his message, his blessing, his presence to the world. This is the with-God life—a life of utter reliance on God, being available to his presence and his agenda. When we do that, we end up fulfilling the law. We will be the people of mercy that we read about later on in this story with the Good Samaritan. We will be fulfilling the law. We will be participating with Christ himself. It'll be Christ, his power, the power of his name. It will be him working in and through us. We won't be the hero. It'll be Christ in us, and that's the secret. His presence in you, which Paul says is your hope and your glory. So let's live in the reality of the secret of Christ in you. Let's awaken to the wonder of what it is to step out into the day simply in his name, not striving, not pushing, sweating, fretting over what you think you need to do. Your real life is hidden with God in Christ. Your truest self, the self that is learning more and more of what it is to love God, to love your neighbor, to love yourself. Today, we can walk with him, eyes and ears wide open to his presence in you. So let's let him lead us and fill us with his joy. That's the prayer that I have for my own soul. That's the prayer that I have for my family, for my wife, my daughters, my son. And that's the prayer that I have for 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. OUR WEBSITE: www.dailyradiobible.com We are reading through the New Living Translation. Leave us a voicemail HERE: https://www.speakpipe.com/dailyradiobible Subscribe to us at YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Dailyradiobible/featured OTHER PODCASTS: Listen with Apple Podcast DAILY BIBLE FOR KIDS DAILY PSALMS DAILY PROVERBS DAILY LECTIONARY DAILY CHRONOLOGICAL
