OUR DAILY BREAD 2nd November 2022 || Grasping God’s Word

OUR DAILY BREAD 2nd November 2022 || Grasping God’s Word

Welcome to Our Daily Bread Ministries, ODB Devotional Message for Wednesday 2 November 2022. Today’s Daily Reading was written by Tim Gustafson and published in and by ODB Ministries. Our Daily Bread is a devotional calendar-style booklet published by Our Daily Bread Ministries in over 55 languages. The booklet is one of the most widely read Christian devotionals in circulation today. It was first published in April 1956, and includes writing about the Bible and insights into Christian living.

OUR DAILY BREAD DEVOTIONAL 2 NOVEMBER 2022 MESSAGE

I confidently declare that in all these things I am more than a conqueror through Him that loved me in Jesus name.

Topic: Grasping God’s Word

Bible in a Year: Jeremiah 27–29; Titus 3

Key Verse: The statutes of the Lord are trustworthy. – Psalm 19:7

Today’s Scripture: Psalm 19:7–14

Insight: In Psalm 19, using the poetic device of Hebrew parallelism, David listed six things “of the Lord” that guide us: the law, the statutes, the precepts, the commands, the fear, and the decrees. Most of these might appear to be synonymous, but each has a slightly different connotation. Each “of the Lord” phrase is followed by a statement describing its individual properties or benefits. In total, they refresh the soul, make us wise, give joy, give light, endure forever, and exhibit God’s righteousness (vv. 7–9). Most distinctive is “the fear of the Lord” (v. 9), which is a healthy and proper reverence for God. By: Tim Gustafson

OUR DAILY BREAD MESSAGE FOR NOVEMBER 2, 2022

A rugged, cast-iron ring stood strong against the harsh Minnesota winter as it hung on the doorframe of my great uncle’s old farmhouse. More than a hundred feet away was another ring, firmly fixed to the dairy barn. When there was a blizzard, my uncle would attach a line between both rings so he could find the path between the house and the barn. Keeping a firm grip on the line kept him from losing his way in the blinding snow.

My uncle’s use of a safety line in a snowstorm reminds me of how David used lines of Hebrew poetry to trace how God’s wisdom guides us through life and guards us against sin and error: “The decrees of the Lord are firm, and all of them are righteous. They are more precious than gold, than much pure gold; they are sweeter than honey, than honey from the honeycomb. By them your servant is warned; in keeping them there is great reward” (Psalm 19:9–11).

A firm grasp of the truths of Scripture informed by God’s Spirit working in our hearts keeps us from losing our way and helps us make decisions that honor God and others. The Bible warns us against wandering from God and shows us the way home. It tells us of the priceless love of our Savior and the blessings that await all who place their faith in Him. Scripture is a lifeline! May God help us cling to it always. By: James Banks

Today’s Reflection & Prayer
What promises from Scripture give you hope? In what ways will you hold on to its truths today?

Heavenly Father, help me to treasure Your teaching today. Thank You for the rich, deep blessings of Scripture!

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