On May 14th, Hunter guides us through 1 Chronicles 22–24 and 1 Thessalonians 3, focusing on how Christ fills the gaps in our faith and lives. This Daily Bible in a Year episode reminds us of God's presence, His love, and our calling to live as reconciled citizens of His kingdom.
Key Takeaways
- Embrace discipleship by allowing God to fill the perceived emptiness in your life, trusting His presence over the lie of His absence.
- Recognize that David's meticulous preparations for the temple mirror our calling to serve God faithfully and plan with purpose.
- Find encouragement in Paul's message to the Thessalonians, knowing God's presence sustains us through challenges and strengthens our faith.
- Actively seek to live out the reality of God's fullness in Christ, allowing His Spirit to open your eyes to His abundant provision.
- Pray for the peace of Christ to permeate your life and relationships, embodying His love through acts of giving and forgiveness.
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TODAY'S EPISODE:
Welcome to the Daily Radio Bible, where we journey together through the pages of Scripture each day. On this 14th day of May, Hunter guides us through 1 Chronicles 22–24 and 1 Thessalonians 3, exploring themes of preparation, faithfulness, and God’s presence in the gaps of our lives. Together, we'll reflect on David’s preparations for the temple, Paul’s encouragement to the Thessalonians, and the hope that Christ fills every emptiness. Today's episode invites you into prayer, reflection, and the reminder that you are loved and never alone on this journey. Join us now for scripture, encouragement, and a time of prayerful connection.
TODAY'S DEVOTION:
Christ fills the gaps. That's what Paul says in verse 10: "Night and day, we pray earnestly for you, asking God to let us see you again to fill the gaps in your faith." This is the walk of discipleship—to recognize that God has filled what was absent and lacking.
So much of our life gets lost in the gaps, lost in the lie of God's absence, God's separation—the lie that creates all kinds of problems, all kinds of divisions, addictions, neuroses. But our discipleship is about God filling us in those places, places we thought would be forever empty. The gaps, those unfinished areas in our life, can be filled. But filling is a process, and faith is a walk. The destination is him—the One who fills all things with Himself.
We have a day that is coming on the church calendar called the Day of Ascension, on May 26, the day that Jesus ascended in his resurrected human body to sit at the side of His Father, having accomplished and created for us our completed life, our full life in Him.
Today, we can walk with him and allow the Spirit to open our eyes even more to the fullness that is ours in Christ. Christ fills the gaps, and he will fill all things with Himself.
And the prayer of my heart is that I will begin to live into the reality of what is true about God and about myself in Christ. That's a prayer that I have for my family, for my wife and my daughters and my son. And that's a prayer that 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What scripture passages are covered on May 14th in the Daily Radio Bible podcast?
The May 14th episode of the Daily Radio Bible covers 1 Chronicles 22–24 and 1 Thessalonians 3.
How does the podcast describe Christ's role in our lives?
The podcast emphasizes that Christ fills the gaps in our faith and lives, bringing renewal and reminding us that we are deeply loved and never alone.
What practical encouragement is offered for daily living?
We are encouraged to live as citizens of Jesus' kingdom, actively allowing God to fill any emptiness and living out His love through faith, forgiveness, and service.
You are loved!
