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April 15th, 26: 1 Samuel 17, Psalm 9, Matthew 2; Daily Bible in a Year

April 15th, 26: 1 Samuel 17, Psalm 9, Matthew 2; Daily Bible in a Year

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 Click here for the DRB Daily Sign Up form! TODAY'S SCRIPTURE: 1 Samuel 17, Psalm 9, Matthew 2Click HERE to give! One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on the Daily Radio Bible, a daily Bible‑in‑a‑year podcast with 20‑minute Scripture readings, Christ‑centered devotion, and guided prayer.This daily Bible reading and devotional invites you to live as a citizen of Jesus' kingdom, reconciled, renewed, and deeply loved. TODAY'S EPISODE: Welcome to the Daily Radio Bible on this 15th day of April, day 106 in our journey through the Scriptures. I'm your brother and Bible reading coach, Speaker A, and together today we'll explore stories of faith, reversal, and God's power to transform our lives. We'll begin with the iconic battle of David and Goliath in 1 Samuel 17, discover David's heartfelt praise in Psalm 9, and encounter the wonder of the wise men's visit and the flight to Egypt in Matthew 2. Along the way, we'll be reminded that God loves to turn the tables—using what seems weak to overcome the strong—and that true victory comes from trusting in Him. Join us as we listen, pray, and show up for another day of transformation in the pages of God's Word. TODAY'S DEVOTION: God enjoys reversals. You see it again and again through the story of scripture. Where the very weapons of an enemy are turned back on themselves. Where the strength of giants falls to the weakness of faith. Take Goliath—that enormous, armored enemy defying the people of God. His height, his armor, his weapons are all intimidating and overwhelming. But David steps onto the battlefield with nothing but a sling, a handful of stones, and trust in the God who delights in making giants fall. God reverses the supposed power of those who oppose him. David, the psalmist, reminds us: "They have dug a pit in my path, but they themselves have fallen into it." And it is not only with David and Goliath—this pattern finds its greatest expression at the cross. The cross, meant to destroy and defeat, becomes the very means of victory. What was used as a weapon against Jesus was turned into the instrument that defeated sin, death, and the grave for all who trust in him. God is in the business of turning things around. He brings about the great reversal at the cross for you and for me. It's not the sword, spear, or javelin that wins the battle, but the presence and power of the Lord of Heaven's armies. Whatever giant you're facing, it can be faced with faith, not armaments. Today is a good day to remember the God who brings reversals and rejoice in it. That's a prayer that I have for my own soul. That's a prayer I have for my family, for my wife, my daughters, and my son. And that's a prayer I have for you. May it be so. TODAY'S PRAYERS: Lord God Almighty and everlasting father you have brought us in safety to this new day preserve us with your Mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity. And in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose through Jesus Christ Our Lord amen. Oh God you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed son to preach peace to those who are far and those who are near. Grant that people everywhere may seek after you, and find you. Bring the nations into your fold, pour out your Spirit on all flesh, and hasten the coming of your kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen. And now Lord, make me an instrument of your peace. Where there is hatred let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon. Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope. Where there is darkness, light. And where there is sadness, Joy. Oh Lord grant that I might not seek to be consoled as to console. To be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love. For it is in the giving that we receive, in the pardoning that we are pardoned, it is in the dying that we are born unto eternal life. Amen And now as our Lord has taught us we are bold to pray... Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our tresspasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not unto temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image. And nourishing us with spiritual food, now send us forth as forgiven people, healed and renewed, that we may proclaim your love to the world, and continue in the risen life of Christ. Amen. OUR WEBSITE: www.dailyradiobible.com We are reading through the New Living Translation. Leave us a voicemail HERE: https://www.speakpipe.com/dailyradiobible Subscribe to us at YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Dailyradiobible/featured OTHER PODCASTS: Listen with Apple Podcast DAILY BIBLE FOR KIDS DAILY PSALMS DAILY PROVERBS DAILY LECTIONARY DAILY CHRONOLOGICAL
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