Jan 15 2026 … God Protects Me …

Jan 15 2026 … God Protects Me  … 

Devotional Song:... GO TO THIS LINK ...     and PLEASE take the time to listen to music and lyrics from Kristyn Getty singing He Will Hold Me Fast … assuring Christians of God’s protection in times of trial.

God's wings of protection ... 

Highlight Passage: … 2Kings 6:16 … [NLT] …  

16 “Don’t be afraid!” Elisha told him. “For there are more on our side than on theirs!” </i>

… Elisha assures the King’s servant that God will provide protection for God’s faithful.    

Highlight Passage in Context:  2Kings 6:9-10, 13:17 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… God’s word shares the story of Elisha praying that God open the eyes of the servant of the King of Israel to be able to see the protection of God’s angel soldiers.  

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Reference Passage: … Deuteronomy 31:6  [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… Moses assures Joshua and God’s people that God will be His people as they enter the promised land.  

Reference Passage: … Psalms 91:4 [NLT]   … USE THIS LINK … 

… God, thru His anonymous Author, promises to protect His people as a mother dove spreads her wings to protect her chicks <b>(see photo)</b>

Reference Passage: … Proverbs 30:5 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… Godly wisdom and promises from Solomon to be a shield to those who come to Him for protection.

Reference Passage: … Isaiah 41:10 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… God’s promise, thru Isaiah, to provide strength to God’s chosen when they (we) are feeling weak or vulnerable.  

 

Reference Passage: … Romans 8:28-31, 38-39 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… The Apostle Paul assures fellow Christians that God will be with them (us) and protect them (us) ALWAYS. 

Reference Passage: … Philippians 4:13 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… Paul attests to God’s promise to provide His protection and strength in ALL areas of life.

My Devotional Journal: Today’s Our Daily Bread from James Banks …  USE THIS LINK     … tells of the restoration of a painting by Sir Joshua Reynolds in the 18th century which depicted demons in the darkness watching over the death of someone depicted in a Shakespearian drama.  But at the time of his painting, Reynolds felt he had to paint over the demons because of criticism about the painting.      

The story apparently reminded the ODB author of how Elisha, in the Highlight passage, helped the servant of the King to see all the angels watching over and protecting God’s army.   And as I uncovered many of God’s protective truths in the Scriptures shared above, I was reminded of the picture of a mother dove protecting her chicks with her wings (see attached photo), which is what I believe accurately depicts how God watches over His chosen ones.   And actually, that’s how I see God protecting ALL of those who’ve surrendered to be part of God’s family.   Are you with me in letting God’s wings cover us today?

My Thanksgiving:… Oh, King Jesus, thank You …Lord, … for giving us Your protection, … today and always. 

My Prayer Today: Oh Abba Father, ... King Jesus, … thank You, Lord, for covering us with Your wings today, tomorrow, and ALWAYS.    … Amen

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Blogger Note:  Everyday during this year, my daily devotional blogs are influenced by the reading and study of the online devotional blog entitled “Our Daily Bread,” distributed online via email by RBC Ministries.  If you GO TO THIS LINK on the date of my blog, you can read/study the ODB blogs; or you can subscribe to the blog via email at that site.

Jan 14 2026 … God of ALL Comfort …

Jan 14 2026 … God of ALL Comfort  … 

Devotional Song: ... GO TO THIS LINK ...     and PLEASE take the time to listen to music and lyrics from Ellie Holcomb singing God of All Comfot … assuring Christians of God’s comfort in times of trial.

God of all comfort ... 

 

Highlight Passage: … 2Corinthians 1:3-4 … [NLT] …  

3 All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. God is our merciful Father and the source of all comfort. 4 He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others. When they are troubled, we will be able to give them the same comfort God has given us. </i>

… Paul teaches truth to fellow Christians about God comforting them in times of trouble so that they (we) can comfort one another.    

Highlight Passage in Context:  2Corinthians 1:3-11 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… Paul assures fellow Christians of God’s comforting grace.  

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Reference Passage: … Psalms 86:16-17  [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… King David sings of praying for God’s merciful strength and comfort.  

Reference Passage: … Isaiah 40:1 [NLT]   … USE THIS LINK … 

… God, thru Isaiah, promises to comfort His chosen people out of their (our) troubles.  

Reference Passage: … John 14:15-17 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… Jesus commands His disciples in the upper room to follow His commands and He promises to send the Holy Spirit to comfort and support them (us).

Reference Passage: … Romans 15:4 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… Paul teaches fellow Christians to be encouraged and strengthened by God’s promise, in HIs word, to provide His people with comfort as they (we) wait for Him.

 

Reference Passage: … 1Corinthians 10:13 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… The Apostle Paul also declares to fellow Christians that God will take us thru any temptation or trial and provide them (us) with His way out. 

Reference Passage: … Philippians 4:6-7 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… Paul shares God’s promise to provide God’s peace when we come to Him with a thankful heart when we’re seeking God’s comfort.

My Devotional Journal: Today’s Our Daily Bread from Alyson Kieda …  USE THIS LINK     … relates a delightful story of a husband and wife going to the grocery to pick up a few items, but mainly to satisfy the wife’s craving for a donut.  And then upon arriving home, the couple discovered that they had forgotten to get donuts.  However, the husband went out in inclement, snowy, weather and endeared himself to his wife by getter her some donuts.    

It’s a delightful illustration, from the ODB author, of God’s endearing and comforting promises, in the Scriptures shared above, of God’s willingness to be there, or even to send His Advocate - the Holy Spirit - to comfort and strengthen His people in times of trial or trouble.   Perhaps some of my readers, here today, need “ a donut” of comfort.  Well, I’m reassured of God’s comforting grace, thru HIs word.   How about you?

My Thanksgiving: … Oh, King Jesus, thank You …Lord, … for sending Your Spirit and Your word to comfort us today. 

My Prayer Today: Oh Abba Father, ... King Jesus, … for giving us Your peace and comfort, thru Your word, once again today.    … Amen

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Blogger Note: Everyday during this year, my daily devotional blogs are influenced by the reading and study of the online devotional blog entitled “Our Daily Bread,” distributed online via email by RBC Ministries.  If you GO TO THIS LINK on the date of my blog, you can read/study the ODB blogs; or you can subscribe to the blog via email at that site.

Jan 13 2026 … Hold On To God …

Jan 13 2026 … Hold On To God  … 

Devotional Song: ... GO TO THIS LINK ...     and PLEASE take the time to listen to music and lyrics from Katy Nichole singing Hold On … calling for Christians hold on to God as long as we can.

Jacob wrestles with God ... 

  

Highlight Passage: … Genesis 32:25 … [NLT] …  

26  Then the man said, “Let me go, for the dawn is breaking! ”But Jacob said, “I will not let you go unless You bless me.”

… Jacob wrestles God and holds on until God blesses Jacob with a new name.  

Highlight Passage in Context:  Genesis 32:22-28 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… Jacob wrestles with God for The Lord’s blessing.  

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Reference Passage: … Psalms 63:1-4  [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… King David sings of his commitment to hold on to his God FOREVER.   

Reference Passage: … Psalms 119:9-16 [NLT]   … USE THIS LINK … 

… King David also sings of holding on to God’s truth in His word all of his life.  

Reference Passage: … John 14:6 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… Jesus commands Thomas (and His disciples in the upper room) to hold on to Him as the only way to God’s kingdom. 

Reference Passage: … Acts 4:12 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… Peter, led by God’s Spirit, testifies before the Council of Elders, that Jesus is the ONLY Name under to Sun to worship and follow.

 

Reference Passage: … Romans 8:38-39 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… The Apostle Paul declares to fellow Christians that NOTHING can separate him (and all faithful believers in Christ) from God’s love. 

Reference Passage: … 1Peter 5:6-8 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… Peter, led by God’s Spirit, relates to fellow Christians what it takes to battle with Satan and hold on to God’s love and grace.

My Devotional Journal: Today’s Our Daily Bread from Patricia Raybon …  USE THIS LINK     … described a district wrestling competition where girls as young as eight competed in one of the oldest sports in history; … and where the competitors must use various grappling, escapes, takedowns and other point-winning techniques.   And the ODB author described how one 10-year-old girl was quicker and more dogged to hold on to win in her age category.  

And the wrestling match at her school reminded the ODB author of Jacob’s wrestling match with God (see Highlight passage and photo), where Jacob, even thru a painful and permanent injury to his hip, held on, until God blessed Jacob with a new name and identity.  Jacob wanted to change from his old, sinful, nature to a new person; and he was willing to hold on to God until God blessed Jacob to become “Israel.”   

Some days I know that I end up “wrestling” with God until I humble myself in seeking to hold on until God grants His enabling grace, which allows me to grow close to Him and reflect His grace in my life.  And as it says in God’s word (See Scriptures above), I will continue to hold on TODAY, until God grants me His enabling and empowering grace.   How about you; … is that your desire today?  

My Thanksgiving: … Oh, King Jesus, thank You …Lord, … for letting me hold on to You to receive Your grace today … 

My Prayer Today: Oh Abba Father, ... King Jesus, … we seek to hold on until You bless us with Your grace today.    … Amen

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Blogger Note:  Everyday during this year, my daily devotional blogs are influenced by the reading and study of the online devotional blog entitled “Our Daily Bread,” distributed online via email by RBC Ministries.  If you GO TO THIS LINK on the date of my blog, you can read/study the ODB blogs; or you can subscribe to the blog via email at that site.

Jan 12 2026 … God Is Watching …

Jan 12 2026 … God Is Watching  … 

Devotional Song: ... GO TO THIS LINK ...     and PLEASE take the time to listen to music and lyrics from an unknown artist singing God Watches Over You … describing in song God’s watchful eye over all He has created, … especially over His chosen ones.

God is watching ... 

Highlight Passage: … Psalms 32:8 … [NLT] …  

 8  The Lord says, “I will guide you along the best pathway for your life. I will advise you and watch over you. … “   </i>

… David shows that God’s forgiving and watchful eyes are on him.

Highlight Passage in Context: Psalms 32:1-5, 8-11 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… King David’s song of repentance and surrender to God’s watchful eyes on him … ALWAYS.  

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Reference Passage: … Psalms 121:5-7  [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… God’s Psalmist, likely King David, shows that God watches over and protects all who surrender to follow Him.   

Reference Passage: … Psalms 139:1-3 [NLT]   … USE THIS LINK … 

… King David sings truth that there is nowhere he (or we) can go that God is not watching over us.  

Reference Passage: … Proverbs 15:3 [NLT]   … USE THIS LINK … 

… Solomon brings God’s wisdom that The Lord watches over all that is His, which is EVERYTHING <b>(see photo)</b>.  

Reference Passage: … Isaiah 41:10 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… God’s promise, thru the Prophet, Isaiah, that He will watch over and lift up His chosen people when we’re down.

Reference Passage:… Luke 12:31 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… Jesus teaches truth to His disciples (and now to His followers) that when we surrender and follow Him, God will provide ALL our needs.

My Devotional Journal: Today’s Our Daily Bread from Matt Lucas …  USE THIS LINK     … wrote about two friends who worked together for over 10 year putting siding on houses.  Neither Jason or Pierre were very talkative; and often they would work all day with only a few words spoken, … using gestures and eye movements to communicate what needed to be done.

And if my readers, as I have today, take in the attached photo,  the linked song, and meditate on the Scriptures provided, I pray we all come to realize that God promises to watch over and provide for us ALL … ALWAYS!  So, I’m taking God’s word as truth today and just follow Him where He leads.   Are you with me?

My Thanksgiving:… Oh, King Jesus, thank You …Lord, … for watching over me, all day … everyday!  

My Prayer Today: Oh Abba Father, ... King Jesus, … Your watchful eye is on us again today.    … Amen

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Blogger Note:  Everyday during this year, my daily devotional blogs are influenced by the reading and study of the online devotional blog entitled “Our Daily Bread,” distributed online via email by RBC Ministries.  If you GO TO THIS LINK on the date of my blog, you can read/study the ODB blogs; or you can subscribe to the blog via email at that site.