June 10 2026 … Looking Forward To Glory

June 10 2026 … Looking Forward To Glory 

Devotional Song: ... GO TO THIS LINK ...     and PLEASE take the time to listen to music and lyrics from Tim Hughes singing … Hope and Glory … reminding Christians of the hope of glory we have in Christ.

Our Hope of Glory ... 

 

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Highlight Passage: … Revelation 21:4 … [NLT]

…  4 He will wipe every tear from their eyes, and there will be no more death or sorrow or crying or pain. All these things are gone forever.”  

… God’s promise, revealed thru John, of our hope of the glory of Heaven.  

Highlight Passage: … Revelation 21:1-5 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… God reveals to John, and thru him to all believers, of our hope of glory in the new Jerusalem. 

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Reference Passage: … Jeremiah 29:11  [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

…  God’s promise, thru Jeremiah, of the glorious future hope of good, not evil, which lies ahead for believers.   

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

…  God reminds fellow Christians of the hope we have in Christ of His glory ahead.

Reference Passage: … Galatians 5:5  [NLT] … USE THIS LINK …            

… Paul assures fellow Christians of the hope they (we) have of the glory ahead.

Reference Passage: … Colossians 1:27 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… The Apostle Paul also wanted Gentile believers to know that the hope they have in Christ is the same as it is for the Jews.

Reference Passage: … Titus 2:12-13 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK …     

… Paul reveals to Titus - and all Christians - that all born-again Christians will look forward to the glory which will be revealed when Christ returns.

Reference Passage: … Hebrews 10:23  [NLT] … USE THIS LINK …           

… The Author of Hebrews reminds fellow Christians of the hope which lies ahead for all who faithfully follow the Lord.. 

My Devotional Journal: Today’s Our Daily Bread from Karen Huang …  USE THIS LINK         this morning’s ODB author relates a personal story of her mother taking her father to Switzerland, a lifelong dream of his, during a time when he was dealing with increasing signs of dementia.  And during the trip, the ODB author reported that her mother saw joy in her father’s eyes, even though at times he didn’t know were he was.  

And that report from the ODB author’s mother reminded me of God’s promises to all born-again Christians in God’s word, shared in the Scriptures above, of where God is leading us to be with Him FOREVER.   I, for one look forward to that day.  How about you? 

My Thanksgiving:… Oh, King Jesus, thank You …Lord, … for reminding and assuring me of the glory which lies ahead.

My Prayer Today: Oh Abba Father, ... King Jesus, … thank You, Lord, … for holding Your glory for those of us who believe and 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.

June 9 2026 … Glory And Majesty

June 9 2026 … Glory And Majesty 

Devotional Song: ... GO TO THIS LINK ...       and PLEASE take the time to listen to music and lyrics from Matt Redman and Kierra Sheard  singing … All Glory … calling all mankind to give glory to God.

London's Majestic Banqueting House 

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Highlight Passage: … Isaiah 14:15 … [NLT]

…  15 Instead, you will be brought down to the place of the dead, down to its lowest depths.  

… Depicts Satan’s fall from heavenly glory to the earth.  

Highlight Passage: … Isaiah 14:12-15 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK …           

… The Prophet Isaiah uses the prophesy of the fall of the King of Babylon to depict the fall of Lucifer (i.e., Satan) from heavenly glory to the lowest realms of the dead on earth.

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Reference Passage: … 1Chronicles 29:11  [NLT] … USE THIS LINK …             

…  King David prepares for  the building of a Temple to honor God’s glory and His majesty.    

Reference Passage: …  Psalms 115:1 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

…  God’s psalmist honors The Lord’s glory in song.

Reference Passage: … Matthew 5:16 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… Jesus teaches, in HIs Sermon on the Mount for His followers to shine God’s light to reflect His glory in all our good works.

Reference Passage: … Ephesians 3:20-21 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… The Apostle Paul calls on fellow Christians to let all things in their (our) life to give honor and glory to our God.

Reference Passage: … 2Peter 3:18 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… Peter also calls on Christians to grow in God’s grace and to give honor and glory to God with their (our) lives.

Reference Passage: … Revelation 4:11  [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… The Apostle John gives honor and glory to God for creating all things to reflect His glory and majesty. 

My Devotional Journal: Today’s Our Daily Bread from Sheridan Voysey …  USE THIS LINK         referenced the majestic painting on the ceiling of the Great Banquet Hall in London, painted by Sir Peter Paul Rubens between 1629-1634 (See photo) and commissioned by King Charles I to commemorate the glory of his royal family.  But ironically, it became the inglorious place where King Charles was later executed in 1649.

And the ODB entry today made biblical reference in Isaiah 14 to what most scholars believe to be the description of the fall of Satan from God’s glory in heaven to the depths of earth (see Highlight Passage).  And having taken in the linked song and studied the shared Scriptures above today, it’s clear to me that any and all things I choose to do in my life should honor the glory and majesty of of our King Jesus.   Wouldn’t you agree; … and will you join me to make our lives a reflection of our Lord’s glory? 

My Thanksgiving: … Oh, King Jesus, thank You …Lord, … for calling me to do all in my life as a reflection of Your Glory.  

My Prayer Today: Oh Abba Father, ... King Jesus, … thank You, Lord, … for charging all Your children to live to shine Your majesty and reflect Your glory to this world.   … 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.

June 8 2026 … Giving Generously

June 8 2026 … Giving Generously 

Devotional Song: ... GO TO THIS LINK ...       and PLEASE take the time to listen to music and lyrics from Chris Christianson  singing … We Are An Offering … calling all Christians to become an offering of all we have for God’s glory.

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Highlight Passage: … Philippians 4:18  … [NLT]

…  18 At the moment I have all I need — and more! I am generously supplied with the gifts you sent me with Epaphroditus. They are a sweet-smelling sacrifice that is acceptable and pleasing to God.  

… The Apostle Paul expresses his thanks to fellow Christians in Philippi for their generosity.   

Highlight Passage: … Philippians 4:10-19 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK …     

… Paul writes to fellow Christians of his thanks for the generous provisions they had sent to him in prison.

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Reference Passage: … Proverbs 11:24-25 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

…  Solomon teaches God’s truth about giving generously to help others in need.  

Reference Passage: …  Malachi 3:10 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

…  God’s call, thru Malachi, to bring their tithes into God’s storehouse to be available in times of need.

Reference Passage: … Matthew 6:19-21 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK …  

… Jesus teaches, in HIs Sermon on the Mount to His followers, about their giving to help others, revealing their (our) hearts. 

Reference Passage: … Luke 6:38 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… Jesus teaching on God’s provision for those who give generously to help others.

Reference Passage: … Acts 20:35 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… Paul tries to be an example of Jesus’ teaching that … “it is better to give than to receive.”

Reference Passage: … 2Corinthians 8:1-9  [NLT] … USE THIS LINK …        

… The Apostle Paul honors the church in Macedonia for their generous giving, calling on his fellow Christians to give to help those in need in the same way.

My Devotional Journal: Today’s Our Daily Bread from Kirsten Holmberg …  USE THIS LINK        writes about a friend who underwent two surgeries and one series of radiation treatments for a recurring pituitary tumor.    And the ODB author related how her friend’s son, grew his hair and had it shaved off to supply his mom with a wig when she lost her hair.

And the ODB story is a great example of generous and sacrificial giving, isn’t it?   We all need to take in the linked song and meditate on the Scriptures shared above to see where our giving stacks up.   Because God is calling us all. as His children, to give to others as a reflection of what OUR LORD has given for us. Personally I could do more!   How about you?

My Thanksgiving: … Oh, King Jesus, thank You …Lord, … for calling me to give my share to help those in need.

My Prayer Today: Oh Abba Father, ... King Jesus, … thank You, Lord, … for giving us what we need to be able to help those who need Your enabling grace.   … 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.

June 7 2026 … No Orphans

June 7 2026 … No Orphans 

Devotional Song: ... GO TO THIS LINK ...    and PLEASE take the time to listen to music and lyrics from the group, Avalon,   singing … Orphans of God… showing all believers that we have an eternal family and community of those who love and care for us with God’s grace.

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Highlight Passage: … Ruth 1:16 … [NLT]

… 16 But Ruth replied, “Don’t ask me to leave you and turn back. Wherever you go, I will go; wherever you live, I will live. Your people will be my people, and your God will be my God. 

… Ruth’s commitment to follow Naomi and merge into a new family and community of faith.  

Highlight Passage: … Ruth 1:11-18 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK …          

… Ruth, by trusting and following Naomi’s love, discovered the love of God’s community and a new identity and family to care for her.

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Reference Passage: … Deuteronomy 7:9 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

…  Moses declares and shows God’s people that our God will NEVER leave or abandon His chosen people.  

Reference Passage: …  Psalms 86:15 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

…  King David sings of his God being full of unfailing love for His chosen people, … the family of God. 

Reference Passage: … John 3:16 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK …

… Jesus teaches Nicodemus of the eternal extent of God’s love by giving up His beloved Son to save mankind. 

Reference Passage:… Romans 5:8 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… The Apostle Paul teaches fellow Christians of God’s willingness to save even those who sin against Him.

Reference Passage: … Romans 8:37-39 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… Paul also teaches truth about NOTHING being able to separate born-again believers from God’s love.

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

… The Apostle John teaches truth about the extent of God’s love extended to any/all who love and follow Him.

My Devotional Journal: Today’s Our Daily Bread from Marvin Williams …  USE THIS LINK        in today’s ODB entry, Marvin Williams relates a true story of a restaurant worker discovering an itinerant and  homeless man by the dumpster outside the restaurant where he worked.  And the man, who had no support community had no memory of his past.  So, the restaurant worker and others helped this man, through modern DNA technology to discover a past he had never known.

And this true life story helped the ODB author remember the story of Ruth, separated from her past, but committed - by love - to follow Naomi, her mother-in-law (see the Highlight passage).   And by doing so faithfully, discovered a new community of love and caring concern.   And Ruth’s story points any of us who’ve surrendered out lives to follow our Lord, an identity of God’s love, …  showing that, as the linked song relates, there are NO ORPHANS in the family of God.  I, for one, have found that loving family.   How about you?

My Thanksgiving: … Oh, King Jesus, thank You …Lord, … for showering me with Your love EVERYDAY.

My Prayer Today: Oh Abba Father, ... King Jesus, … thank You, Lord, … for giving us the love of Your family as we 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.

June 6 2026 … Our God Provides

June 6 2026 … Our God Provides 

Devotional Song: ... GO TO THIS LINK ...           and PLEASE take the time to listen to music and lyrics from Phil Wickham and Tiffany Hudson  singing … Psalms 23 … showing all believers that we Christians serve a “Good Shepherd,” providing all we need.

Our Good Shepherd provides His Sheep with green pastures

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Highlight Passage: … Jonah 2:1 … [NLT]

…  2 He lets me rest in green meadows (or “pastures”);  He leads me beside peaceful streams.  

… King David sings of God providing him with all that a “Good Shepherd” would provide his sheep.  

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

… King David sings about God, as our “Good Shepherd,” providing His sheep with green pastures and a lavish table to dine with Him forever.

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Reference Passage: … Psalms 54:4 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

…  At a time of great peril, King David, sings of God being hie helper. protecting and keeping him alive.   

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

…  Solomon teaches his son, and all believers, that we can trust God to show us the way in life. 

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

… God’s promises, thru Isaiah, to provide strength to lift up those who need God’s strength.  

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

… Jesus teaches His faithful followers to seek His ways first and God will provide what they (we) need.

Reference Passage: … Philippians 4:19 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… Paul confidently teaches that the same God who cares for his needs will provide all born-again believers with their (our) needs.

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

… Jesus’ brother, James, shows faithful Christians that we have no because we don’t ask God with a heart of thanksgiving.

My Devotional Journal: Today’s Our Daily Bread from Elisa Morgan …  USE THIS LINK       in today’s ODB entry, related a personal story of having her young grandson over for a “sleep-over;” and while putting the young boy to bed, the ODB author had him read Psalm 23.  And when he read what was supposed to be “green pastures,” the boy read “green pastries,” and Elisa Morgan realized that her grandson had correctly understood that God had provided what he desired most in life, which is exactly what what King David meant when he wrote about God providing “green pastures” for His sheep … as our Good Shepherd.  

And the ODB author, in today’s ODB devotional entry, from Psalm 23, challenges me to think about what MY “green pastures” would be … a “pasture” that I desire to dwell in, with our Lord as my Good Shepherd…  FOREVER.   I know what my “green pastures” are.   How about you?!  What are yours?

My Thanksgiving: … Oh, King Jesus, thank You …Lord, … for ALWAYS being my Good Shepherd.

My Prayer Today: Oh Abba Father, ... King Jesus, … thank You, Lord for providing what we need as the sheep of Your pasture. … 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.