Our Daily Bread 8th April 2022 ODB Devotional Message for Friday was written By Kirsten Holmberg (Our Daily Bread Ministries).
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Our Daily Bread 8th April 2022 TOPIC: Permanent Address
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE: Psalm 27:1–6
KEY VERSE: One thing I ask from the Lord . . . that I may dwell in the house of the Lord. – Psalm 27:4
BIBLE IN A YEAR: 1 Samuel 10–12; Luke 9:37–62
Our Daily Bread 8th April 2022 ODB Devotional INSIGHT: Some of David’s expressions of courage might leave the impression that he lived with the confidence that no harm or evil could touch him. Yet many of his songs, including Psalm 27, suggest that he knew what it meant to fear and tremble in the presence of his enemies (10:1; 13:1; 22:1–2). So David’s point is not that he’s never desperately afraid.
Rather, despite his fears, he acknowledges that his strength and hope are in God (27:9–14). Time after time, he senses enough danger to pray, “You have always been my helper. Don’t leave me now; don’t abandon me, O God of my salvation!” (v. 9 nlt). Because he knows that his enemies are still a force to be reckoned with, he reminds himself to “be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord” (v. 14).
Our Daily Bread 8th April 2022 ODB Devotional MESSAGE
Not long ago we moved to a new home just a short distance from our old one. Despite the close proximity, we still needed to load all of our belongings onto a moving truck because of the timing of the financial transactions. Between the sale and purchase, our furnishings stayed on the truck and our family found temporary lodging. During that time, I was surprised to discover how “at home” I felt despite the displacement from our physical home—simply because I was with those I love most: my family.
For part of his life, David lacked a physical home. He lived life on the run from King Saul. As David was God’s appointed successor to the throne, Saul perceived him as a threat and sought to kill him. David fled his home and slept wherever he found shelter. Though he had companions with him, David’s most earnest desire was to “dwell in the house of the Lord”—to enjoy permanent fellowship with Him (Psalm 27:4).
Jesus is our constant companion, our sense of “home” no matter where we are. He’s with us in our present troubles and even prepares a place for us to live with Him forever (John 14:3). Despite the uncertainty and change we might experience as citizens of this earth, we can dwell permanently in our fellowship with Him every day and everywhere.
Reflect & Pray(Our Daily Bread 8th April 2022 ODB Devotional)
When have you felt most at home in God’s presence? How can you know that Jesus is your constant companion and that He’s always with you regardless of where you are and what you’re going through?
Loving God, I thank You for being my permanent address. Help me to recognize You as my most faithful companion who’s with me wherever I go.
Our Daily Bread 8th April 2022 ODB Devotional Message For Friday. Our Daily Bread Ministries (ODB) is a Christian organization founded by Dr. Martin De Haan in 1938. It is based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, with over 600 employees. It produces several devotional publications, including Our Daily Bread. our daily bread booklet.
