Our Daily Bread Devotional 19 October 2022 || Wednesday ODB Daily Devotional Reading
Our Daily Bread Devotional 19 October 2022 || Tuesday ODB
TOPIC: Reasons to Rejoice
READ: Psalm 64 | BIBLE IN A YEAR: Isaiah 56–58, 2 Thessalonians 2
KEY VERSE: The righteous will rejoice in the Lord and take refuge in him; all the upright in heart will glory in him! Psalm 64:10
Our Daily Bread Devotional 19 October 2022 MESSAGE
When Ms. Glenda walked into the church commons area, her infectious joy filled the room. She had just recovered from a difficult medical procedure. As she approached me for our usual after-church greeting, I thanked God for all the times over the years that she’s wept with me, gently corrected me, and offered encouragement. She’s even asked for forgiveness when she’s thought she’s hurt my feelings. Whatever the situation, she always invites me to share my struggles honestly and reminds me that we have many reasons to praise God.
Mama Glenda, as she lets me call her, wrapped me in a gentle hug. “Hi, Baby,” she said. We enjoyed a short conversation and prayed together. Then she left—humming and singing as always, looking for someone else to bless.
In Psalm 64, David boldly approached God with his complaints and concerns (v. 1). He voiced his frustrations about the wickedness he saw around him (vv. 2–6). He didn’t lose confidence in God’s power or the reliability of His promises (vv. 7–9). He knew that one day, “The righteous will rejoice in the Lord and take refuge in him; all the upright in heart will glory in him!” (v. 10).
As we wait for Jesus’ return, we’ll face tough times. But we’ll always have reasons to rejoice in every day God has made.
REFLECT: What reasons has God given you to rejoice today? How can you encourage someone who may feel discouraged?
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PRAYER FOR TODAY: Almighty God, thank You for giving me so many reasons to rejoice as I celebrate who You are, what You’ve done, and all You’ve promised to do.
