Feb 28 2026 … God Is Our Provider …

Feb 28 2026 … God Is Our Provider … 

Devotional Song: ... GO TO THIS LINK ...   and PLEASE take the time to listen to music and lyrics from Landon Wolfe and the group, Passion singing The Lord Will Provide… calling on Christians to have faith that our Lord will provide our needs.

Friends lower crippled man to Jesus ... 

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Highlight Passage: … Mark 2:4 … [NLT] …  

 4 They couldn’t bring him to Jesus because of the crowd, so they dug a hole through the roof above his head. Then they lowered the man on his mat, right down in front of Jesus. 

… The crippled man’s friends went to great lengths to bring him to Jesus.

Highlight Passage in Context:  Mark 2:1-5 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… Friends, in faith, take a crippled man to Jesus, Who heals the man and forgives his sins (see photo).

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Reference Passage: … Psalms 23:1-6 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… David shows his faith a reliance on God’s provision … ALWAYS being his “Good Shepherd.”  

Reference Passage:… Psalms 37:4-5 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

  … David also shows his absolute faith in the Lord to provide his needs. 

Reference Passage: … Matthew 6:33 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… Jesus, in His Sermon on the Mount teaches his followers that God will provide all their needs.

Reference Passage: … Philippians 4:6-7, 19 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… Paul assures fellow Christians that our God will supply all our needs when we’re willing to come to him in prayer with a thankful heart.</u>.

Reference Passage: … 1Peter 5:6-7 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… The Apostle Peter calls on fellow Christians to be willing - in faith - to come to God because The Lord cares for them (us).

Reference Passage:… 2Peter 1:3 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… Peter also assures fellow oppressed Christians that God will supply ALL their needs … for His glory.   

My Devotional Journal: Today’s Our Daily Bread from Katara Patton …  USE THIS LINK    … related a story about a friend of a presenter at a conference noticing that her friend didn’t look well.   And persisting in this concern, the conference presenter pursued getting a doctor’s advice, which led to treatment, … which in turn, likely saved the life the conference presenter.

The story reminded the ODB author in today’s entry about the friends in Mark 2, who took their crippled friend to see Jesus and how they persisted - in faith - to lower the friend, thru a hole in the roof in the house, where Jesus was teaching.  And Jesus recognized their persistent faith, healing the man and forgiving his sins.  

I hope my readers have taken in the ODB entry, the linked song, and the Scriptures provide above which show/tell us how the Lord provides all our needs when we’re willing to surrender - in faith - to receive what He’s willing to provide.  That’s why I’m here, seeking His provision again today.  How about you? 

My Thanksgiving: … Oh, King Jesus, thank You …Lord, … for giving me all I need again today!   

My Prayer Today: Oh Abba Father, ... King Jesus, … thank You, Lord, for providing us with all we need … ALWAYS!  … Amen

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Blogger Not:  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.

Feb 27 2026 ,,, Walking In Prayer …

Feb 27 2026 ,,,  Walking In Prayer … 

Devotional Song: ... GO TO THIS LINK ...       and PLEASE take the time to listen to music and lyrics from Matthew West singing Don’t Stop Praying! … calling on Christians to keep praying when things get bogged down in life.

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Highlight Passage: … 2Kings 4:35 … [NLT] … 

35 Elisha got up, walked back and forth across the room once, and then stretched himself out again on the child. This time the boy sneezed seven times and opened his eyes!

… Elisha walks and prays for the life of a child who had died;  and God breathes life back into the boy.

Highlight Passage in Context:  2Kings 4:29-35 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… Tells of Elisha, a “man of God” and a prophet, along with his servant, attending to the needs of a woman whose son had died.  And we read of  Elisha walking and praying to God, Who gives life back to the child. 

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Reference Passage: … Luke 18:1 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… Jesus teaches His disciples (and all Christians) to never stop praying for God’s will.

Reference Passage: … Romans 8:26 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… The Apostle Paul teaches truth to fellow Christians how God’s Spirit will be their (our) advocate before God’s throw of grace when we pray, not knowing what to pray. 

Reference Passage:… Ephesians 3:20 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… The Apostle Paul also teaches that our God can - and will - always provide more than we could every pray for.

Reference Passage: … 1Thessalonians 5:17 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… Paul exhorts fellow Christians to never stop praying.

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

… Jesus’ brother James teaches truth about praying for wisdom, without wavering, having faith in God’s willingness to do what He promises.

Reference Passage: … 1John 5:14-15 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… The Apostle John reminds fellow Christians to pray with confidence in God’s willingness to provide our needs.    

My Devotional Journal: Today’s Our Daily Bread from Elisa Morgan …  USE THIS LINK   … being an author of these ODB devotionals; became stuck while writing one of the entries.  Finally, she remembered some research that showed that getting up and walking sometimes helps the mind to break free from “writer’s block,” and when Elisa Morgan got out on her normal walking trail, praying as she walked, her thoughts broke loose, allowing her to finish the ODB entry.

And the ODB entry for today focused on God’s word (see the Scriptures above), teaching all Christians that we need to persist in prayer when we feel “blocked” in our pursuit of God’s will or His ways.   I don’t know about my readers here today; but I do know that, when I come up against the walls of life, my Lord calls out, thru His word, as Matthew West sings in the linked song, to “KEEP ON PRAYING!”  And so that’s exactly what I’m going to do right now!   Will you join me?

My Thanksgiving: … Oh, King Jesus, thank You …Lord, … for calling me to keep on praying to You. 

My Prayer Today: Oh Abba Father, ... King Jesus, … thank You, Lord, for showing us all to keep on praying, no matter what we come up against in life. … 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.

Feb 26 2026 … God's Rainbow Promise…

Feb 26 2026 … God's Rainbow Promise… 

Devotional Song: ... GO TO THIS LINK ...       and PLEASE take the time to listen to music and lyrics from Steven Curtis Chapman singing His Strength Is Perfect … Helping us remember that God’s promises and provides His strength when ours seems to be gone.

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Highlight Passage: … Exodus 20:7 … [NLT] …  

17 Then God said to Noah, “Yes, this rainbow is the sign of the covenant I am confirming with all the creatures on earth.” 

… God promised Noah (and all believers) of His covenant promise of His presence and protection by giving a rainbow for all to see .

Highlight Passage in Context:  Genesis 9:12-17 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK …

… God’s gives Noah and his sons His eternal promise of His presence and protection in the rainbows they (and we) would see in the heavens. 

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Reference Passage: … 2Samuel 22:2-5 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… King David sings of God being his “ROCK” and strength in times of peril.

Reference Passage: … Proverbs 18:10 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK …

… Solomon shows God’s promise to protect all who run to Him for strength. 

Reference Passage: … Matthew 29:20b [NLT] …

And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”

… Jesus promises to ALWAYS be with those who surrender to follow  and serve Him. 

Reference Passage: … John 16:33 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… Jesus, tell His disciples (and all Christians) that they (we) need not fear when they (we) face the troubles of the world because He promises to overcome the world.

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

… The Apostle Paul testifies and teaches that he gets His strength from His relationship with Christ.

Reference Passage:… 1John 5:18 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… The Apostle John reminds fellow Christians that God promises His protection of those who truly love and follow The Lord.  

My Devotional Journal: Today’s Our Daily Bread from Leslie Koh …  USE THIS LINK   … related a story about her boss, who was on vacation and received the disturbing news that he may be replaced upon return to the company.  Disquieted, he prayed to God, ”Where are You?” … and momentarily, he reported going to the window and seeing a glorious rainbow, … recalling God’s promise, thru Noah, and giving her boss confidence that God would be in any circumstances that might transpire.

And if my readers have taken in the linked song and meditated on the Scriptures shared today, I’m praying that we all are lifted up by God’s eternal covenant promises of His presence and protection …  anywhere and everywhere we go in life.   Really, … every time I see a rainbow, it lifts me up with the reminder that my God promises His presence and protection in my life … ALWAYS.   Are you with me, fellow Christian?

My Thanksgiving: … Oh, King Jesus, thank You …Lord, … for giving me Your rainbow to remind me of Your promises.

My Prayer Today: Oh Abba Father, ... King Jesus, … thank You, Lord, for casting Your rainbows in the heavens to remind Your children of Your eternal presence and protection. … 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.

Feb 25 2026 … Misusing God’s Name …

Feb 25 2026 … Misusing God’s Name … 

Devotional Song: ... GO TO THIS LINK ...       and PLEASE take the time to listen to music and lyrics from Brooke Ligerwood and Hillsong Worship singing What A Beautiful Name … Declaring that Jesus’ name is beautiful and should always be honored as the Name of God. 

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<b><u>Highlight Passage </u>: … Exodus 20:7 … [NLT] … </b> 

<i>    7 “You must not misuse the name of the Lord your God. The Lord will not let you go unpunished if you misuse His name. </i>

… God’s pronouncement of prohibition to use His Holy Name in vain.

<b><u>Highlight Passage in Context:</u>  Exodus 20:1-4, 7-8, 12-17 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK …</b> 

https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Exodus%2020%3A1-4%2C%207-8%2C%2012-17&version=NLT

… God’s 10 commandments to Moses for God’s chosen people. 

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<b><u>Reference Passage:</u> … Leviticus 19:12 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK …</b> 

https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Leviticus%2019%3A12&version=NLT

… Moses repeats God’s prohibition of using God’s Name in vain.

<b><u>Reference Passage:</u> … Psalms 139:20 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK …</b> 

https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalms%20139%3A20&version=NLT

… King David sings of God’s enemies misusing God’s Name. 

<b><u>Reference Passage:</u> … Malachi 3:16 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK …</b> 

https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Malachi%203%3A16&version=NLT

… God’s prophet, Malachi, tells of God remembering and honoring those who speak to one another, esteeming the name of God.

<b><u>Reference Passage:</u> … Matthew 6:9 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK …</b> 

https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%206%3A9&version=NLT

… Jesus, in His sermon on the mount, teaches His followers/disciples how to pray, beginning by honoring God’s Holy Name.

<b><u>Reference Passage:</u> … Matthew 12:36-37 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK …</b> 

https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%2012%3A36-37&version=NLT

… Jesus teaches truth to the Pharisees who were challenging his power, that at the judgment, any/all will be judged for the words they speak.

<b><u>Reference Passage:</u> … James 5:12 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK …</b> 

https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=James%205%3A12&version=NLT

… Jesus’ half-brother, James, teaches truth to fellow Christians about how we speak honoring God.  

<b><u>My Devotional Journal</u>:</b> Today’s Our Daily Bread from Mike Witmer …  <b>USE THS LNK</b> https://www.odbm.org/en/devotionals/devotional-category/abusing-gods-name?ts=1771977600000  … makes reference to a vintage photo from WW2  where a large banner above the Nazi headquarter read in German (and translated here in English), <b><i> “By resisting the Jew, I fight for the work of the Lord.”</b></i> The banner was a clear example of using God’s name in vain, as forbidden by God in the Highlight passage in the ODB entry today <b>(see photo)</b>.  And this is a command from God's covenant law to ALWAYS honor God's holy name.

And the question challenges us as God's chosen ones,  ... do we recoil when we hear God’s name used to dishonor our Lord or when others misuse or abuse the Name of God in some way?  I’m praying that we all revere and lift up the Name of “Jesus” or our “Holy God” in any way we refer to our Lord in public.   <u>God’s Name is HOLY</u>; and will you join me to use His Name to glorify our Lord … ALWAYS?!

<b><u>My Thanksgiving:</b></u> … Oh, King Jesus, thank You …Lord, … for calling me to revere and honor You always when I refer to Your Name in public.

<b><u>My Prayer Today</u>:</b> Oh Abba Father, ... King Jesus, … thank You, Lord, for commanding Your children to NEVER dishonor You by misusing Your Name. … Amen

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