Aug 9 2026 … God Is Our Refuge

Aug 9 2026 … God Is Our Refuge 

Devotional Song: ... GO TO THIS LINK …       and PLEASE take the time to listen to music and lyrics from Phil Wickham singing … God, You Are My Refuge … calling all Christians to rely on God as our refuge and our protector in times of trouble. 

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Highlight Passage: … Psalms 31:2 [NLT]

…  2 Turn Your ear to listen to me; rescue me quickly,  Be my rock of protection, a fortress where I will be safe.  

… King David’s prayer in song to God to hear his need for protection in times of trial.

Reference Passage: …  Psalm 31:1-5, 7-13  [NLT] … USE THIS LINK …

… King David prays to God to be his fortress in times of danger.  

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Reference Passage: …  Psalms 46:1 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK …             

…  God’s psalmist sings of God being our fortress in times of trouble.

Reference Passage: Psalms 119:114 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… King David sings of God’s word being his hope and strength in times of danger or trial. 

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

… Solomon declares that God’s word is our shield of protection in times of danger.

Reference Passage: … Nahum 1:7 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

…  God, thru the Prophet Nahum, declares that God is the protector of those who trust in Him in times of trouble.

 

Reference Passage: …  Ephesians 6:10-13  [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… The Apostle Paul calls on fellow Christians to stand firm and put on the armor of God to withstand the attacks of the enemy.

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

… The Apostle Paul declares that he will rely on God’s strength to withstand the pressures of this world.

My Devotional Journal: Today’s Our Daily Bread from Sheridan Voysey…  USE THIS LINK         relates the true story of Austrian farmer Franz Jägerstätter depicted in the movie A Hidden Life, who stood strong for his faith in Christ during WW2 and was persecuted by his Austrian neighbors for his faith.  And then the farmer died in a concentration camp for his unwillingness to salute Hitler, faithfully believing that Christ was the Lord.

For my readers who, like me, claim Christ as our Savior, and who believe that The Lord is our rock and our fortress, as did Franz Jägerstätter;   … will we faithfully be willing to follow our Savior in times of trial?   I pray that today, and every day, we will be willing to stand strong and look to our Lord to be our rock and our fortress in times of trial.   I pray I will be one of those who stand strong in my faith?  How about you?

My Thanksgiving:… Oh, King Jesus, thank You … for being my strength and refuse in times of trial.

My Prayer Today: Oh Abba Father, ... King Jesus, … thank You, Lord, … for ALWAYS being our refuge in times of trial and trouble.   … Amen

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.

Aug 8 2026 … For Generations to Come

Aug 8 2026 … For Generations to Come 

Devotional Song: ... GO TO THIS LINK …         and PLEASE take the time to listen to music and lyrics from Christ Tomlin singing … Holy Forever … calling all Christians to worship and live for the God of all generations. 

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Highlight Passage: … Deuteronomy 4:9 [NLT]

… 9 “But watch out! Be careful never to forget what you yourself have seen. Do not let these memories escape from your mind as long as you live! And be sure to pass them on to your children and grandchildren.  

… God, thru Moses, teaches fellow believers how to pass on what they have learned to future generations.

Reference Passage: …  Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-10  [NLT] … USE THIS LINK …                       

… Moses shows God’s people how to share God’s way with future generations.  

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Reference Passage: …  Exodus 20:5-6 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK …    

…  Moses teaches God’s people the importance of teaching younger believers, who love the Lord, how to follow His ways and to teach the next generation to do the same.

Reference Passage: Deuteronomy 11:18-19 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… Again Moses calls on God’s people to pass along God’s ways to future generations. 

Reference Passage: …  Psalms 71:18  [NLT] … USE THIS LINK …    

… King David also sings of each generation proclaiming God’s greatness to their children.

Reference Passage: … Daniel 4:3 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

…  God’s word declares, thru Daniel, that His truth lasts through all generations.

 

Reference Passage: …  Luke 1:50  [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… Jesus’ Mother, Mary, sings of God declaring  His mercy and greatness to all generations of those who fear and follow Him.

Reference Passage: … 2Timothy 3:6-17[NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… The Apostle Paul teaches Timothy  and all Christians of God providing His word to instruct and give all generations His direction and guidance..

My Devotional Journal: Today’s Our Daily Bread from Xochitl Dixon…  USE THIS LINK        related a story about a young basketball player, named Enrique, who was asked by his father to show the team how to practice the ball.  And Enrique, not wanting to mess up, prayed to God that he show the team how his dad had taught him.  And when Enrique’s dad complimented him on how he showed the team the passing skills, he also complemented him on how he prayed to God to do it the right way; and Enrique replied, ”I just did what you do.”

When I was a new Christian, over three decades ago, I was mentored by an Elder in our church; … and thru him I was taught to follow God’s word and seek to share God’s ways the way I was taught.   I’m praying all who read here have been influenced to follow God’s ways and to teach others how to walk with the Lord.  I’m doing all I can to show those, younger than I, how to follow God’s word and live for Him the way my mentor showed me years ago.  How about you?  Whom could you influence with God’s ways today?     

My Thanksgiving: … Oh, King Jesus, thank You … for those who showed me how to live for You so that I can teach others how to follow You today.

My Prayer Today: Oh Abba Father, ... King Jesus, … thank You, Lord, … for helping us know to pass on Your ways, Lord, to the next generation who love You and desire to follow You.   … 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.

Aug 7 2026 … God Is Greater

Aug 7 2026 … God Is Greater  

Devotional Song: ... GO TO THIS LINK …          and PLEASE take the time to listen to music and lyrics from Tauren Wells singing … Take It All Back … calling all Christians to trust God’d Spirit in them (us) to take back what Satan tries to steal from their (our) lives. 

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Highlight Passage: … Judges 4:14 [NLT]

…  8 Stay alert! Watch out for your great enemy, the devil. He prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour. 

… Peter warns fellow Christians of Satan’s attempt to devour them (us).

Reference Passage: …  1Peter 5:6-12  [NLT] … USE THIS LINK …        

… The Apostle Peter calls out fellow oppressed Christians to be alert for resist  what Satan will try to steal from them (us).

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

…  God, thru the Prophet Isaiah, promises to provide His mighty power to give strength when God’s people are attacked.

Reference Passage: Matthew 28:18 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK …           

… Jesus tells HIs disciples that HE has been given all authority in the world.

Reference Passage: … Luke 10:19 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

…  When Jesus sent out HIs disciples, He promised them to have all power over Satan.

Reference Passage: …  Romans 16:20  [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… The  Apostle Paul assures fellow Christians that God will defeat Satan in his quest to deter them in the world.

 

Reference Passage: …  Ephesians 6:12  [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… The  Apostle Paul also Instructs fellow Christians of the warfare they will face in this world.

Reference Passage: … 1John 4:4 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… The Apostle John assures fellow Christians of the Holy Spirit’s power within them which is greater than the spirits in this world.

My Devotional Journal: Today’s Our Daily Bread from Bill Crowder …  USE THIS LINK       wrote about the reign of terror brought on the world by Genghis Kahn in the 12th century as he conquered more lands that had Alexander The Great in creating a vast kingdom on the earth at that time.   The comparison by the ODB author was with Satan’s attempt to rule over the lives of Christians as described by The Apostle Peter in the highlight passage (i.e., 1Peter 5:6-12).  

I pray my readers have taken in the linked song and the Scriptures cited above to realize, and have faith, that Christians has more power to defeat the ploys and power of Satan with the Holy Spirit residing in them (us).  As God’s word says, we (i.e.., Christians) need to respect but not fear Satan, who will do all he can to oppose Christians as they (we) attempt to share God’s good news with others in this word.  Let’s go forth today, my fellow Christians, knowing that Your Spirit, Lord, is in us.     

My Thanksgiving: … Oh, King Jesus, thank You … for Your Spirit giving me Your power to do battle against Satan.

My Prayer Today: Oh Abba Father, ... King Jesus, … thank You, Lord, … for giving Your chosen Your power to do battle against Satan and his demons.   … 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. 

Aug 6 2026 … Trusting God’s Strength

Aug 6 2026 … Trusting God’s Strength  

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  … calling all Christians to trust God and use His strength when we face the battles of life. 

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Highlight Passage: … Judges 4:14 [NLT]

… 14 Then Deborah said to Barak, “Get ready! This is the day the Lord will give you victory over Sisera, for the Lord is marching ahead of you.” So Barak led his 10,000 warriors down the slopes of Mount Tabor into battle. 

… Deborah, as Judge and Prophetess over Israel, commands their general to march into battle for God’s victory.

Reference Passage: …  Judges 4:4-9, 14  [NLT] … USE THIS LINK …   

… Deborah commands God’s army to rely on His strength in battle over Israel’s enemies.

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Reference Passage: …  Judges 1:9 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

…  God shows Joshua that He will be with Joshua and God’s people wherever they go in the Promised Land. 

Reference Passage: Psalms 37:4-6 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… King David testifies in song of God’s promise to cause His faithful people to shine like the sun.

Reference Passage: … Proverbs 3:5-6 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK …    

…  Solomon teaches truth that God leads those who trust in Him COMPLETELY.

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

… God, thru the Prophet Isaiah, promises to provide God’s strength when His faithful followers trust and rely on Him in times of trial.

 

Reference Passage: …  Romans 8:28  [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… The  Apostle Paul assures fellow Christians that ALL THINGS in their life are for their good and God’s glory.

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

… Again, Paul testifies to relying on God’s strength to carry them through all the challenges of life.

My Devotional Journal: Today’s Our Daily Bread from Kirsten Holmberg …  USE THIS LINK      relates the findings of an archeological team, led by Jodi Magness, who uncovered many mosaics, paintings, and carvings depicting the times of Deborah … when, as reported in the Highlight passages in today’s ODB entry, was Judge in Israel and led them to defeat the Canaanites.

And if my readers have taken in today’s ODB entry and meditated on the linked song and the Scriptures above, I’m hoping you are as convicted -- as I was - to take down our egos and rely on God’s strength when we are challenged in the battles of life.  That’s where I am today!   How about you?     

My Thanksgiving: … Oh, King Jesus, thank You … for giving me Your strength to take on today’s battles. 

My Prayer Today: Oh Abba Father, ... King Jesus, … thank You, Lord, … for lifting us up with Your strength when we’re feeling weakened to take on today’s battles.   … 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.

Aug 5 2026 … Seeing God In Christ

Aug 5 2026 … Seeing God In Christ  

Devotional Song: ... GO TO THIS LINK …       and PLEASE take the time to listen to music and lyrics from Chris Tomlin singing … Good Good Father  … calling all Christians to recognize God, The Father, in our relationship with His Son. 

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Highlight Passage: … John 14:8-9 [NLT]

…  8 Philip said, “Lord, show us the Father, and we will be satisfied.” 9 Jesus replied, “Have I been with you all this time, Philip, and yet you still don’t know who I am? Anyone who has seen Me has seen the Father! So why are you asking Me to show Him to you?  

… Jesus shows Phillip that seeing Himself was seeing The Father.

Reference Passage: …  John 14:5-11  [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… Jesus rebukes Philip for not seeing God, The Father, in seeing Himself.

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Reference Passage: …  John 1:12 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

…  The Apostle John teaches truth that those who believe in Jesus as Messiah and Lord become children of God. 

Reference Passage: Romans 8:15-16 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… Paul teaches truth that all who receive Christ as Savior become children of God.

Reference Passage: … Galatians 6:10 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK …          

…  The Apostle Paul calls on all Christians to do good to others, especially to those in the family of God.

Reference Passage: … Ephesians 2:19-22 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… The Apostle Paul also teaches truth to fellow Christians that ALL, including Gentiles, who believe in Christ as Lord are included in the family of God.

 

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

… The  Apostle John assures fellow Christians of God’s love for His children in the family of God.

Reference Passage: … 1John 4:12 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… John shows that when God’s children show His love to others they see God’s Spirit in them (us).

My Devotional Journal: Today’s Our Daily Bread from Arthur Jackson …  USE THIS LINK     tells about a young father who showed so much pride in his 4YO son.  And when asked what made him so proud, the dad gushed with his son’s many accomplishments and that he looked so much like the dad that the son could unlock the father’s cell phone with facial recognition. 

And the ODB author writes that we believers in Christ have the Spirit of God, The Father, in those of us who who are part of God’s family.   And we look most like Him when we show others His qualities in the way we live and love others.   I sure hope I can show His face in the way I live for Him today.  How about you?      

My Thanksgiving: … Oh, King Jesus, thank You … for showing Yourself to others in the way I love them today.  

My Prayer Today: Oh Abba Father, ... King Jesus, … thank You, Lord, … for allowing those of us who love You to be Your face for others 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.