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Read Our Daily Bread for today is right here. The phrase of God is meals to the spirit man. Learn and digest the phrase of the lord for at the moment and see how powerfully it should influence you.
TOPIC OF OUR DAILY BREAD FOR 3RD FEBRUARY 2021 IS “WAITING FOR A BLESSING.”
Bible in a Yr:Exodus 31–33, Matthew 22:1–22
Reminiscence Verse: Habakkuk 2:three
Although it linger, await it.
As we speak’s Scripture & Perception: Habakkuk 1:12–2:four
The prophecy of Habakkuk is greater than 2,600 years previous, but the prophet spoke for us all when he requested God, “Why do you tolerate wrongdoing?” (1:three). Habakkuk realized the individuals of Judah should be judged for rejecting God, however the Babylonians, who inflicted the judgment, have been even worse.
How may God use them? God sees all evil and can decide it. He referred to as Babylon “responsible individuals, whose personal power is their god” (v. 11). God reminded His those that “the righteous particular person will dwell by his faithfulness” (2:four). To show away from this life-affirming alternative will result in despair.
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A well-liked restaurant in Bangkok serves soup from a broth that has been cooking for forty-five years and is replenished a bit every day. The follow, referred to as “perpetual stew,” dates again to medieval occasions. Simply as some “leftovers” style higher a number of days later, the prolonged cooking time blends and creates distinctive flavors. The restaurant has received a number of awards for probably the most scrumptious broth in Thailand.
Good issues usually take time, however our human nature struggles with persistence. The query “How lengthy?” happens all through the Bible. One poignant instance is from the prophet Habakkuk, who begins his ebook by asking, “How lengthy, Lord, should I name for assist, however you don’t hear?” (Habakkuk 1:2).
Habakkuk (whose identify means “grappler”) prophesied God’s judgment on his nation (Judah) via the invasion of the ruthless Babylonian Empire, and he wrestled with how God may enable corrupt individuals to prosper as they exploited others. However God promised hope and restoration in His personal time: “For the revelation [of God’s help] awaits an appointed time . . . . Although it linger, wait for it; it will definitely come and won’t delay” (2:three).
The Babylonian captivity lasted seventy years. By human reckoning that’s a very long time, however God is at all times trustworthy and true to His Phrase.
A few of God’s finest blessings could also be lengthy in coming. Although they linger, maintain trying to Him! He prepares each blessing with good knowledge and care—and He’s at all times value ready for.
Mirror & Pray
What blessings are you ready for from God? How do you propose to worship Him no matter when blessings come?
Abba, Father, thank You for Your kindness and faithfulness in each season and blessing of life. Assist me to look ahead to You most of all.
Our Daily Bread three February 2021 Devotional written by James Banks printed by Our Day by day Bread Ministries. Read more
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