February 25th, 26:Numbers 17-8;Psalm 29; Mark 4; Daily Bible in a Year

Welcome to the Daily Radio Bible podcast for February 25th, 2026. Today, we continue our journey through the Bible as Hunter guides us through readings from Numbers chapters 17 and 18, Psalm 29, and Mark chapter 4. Together, we’ll explore how God revealed his chosen leaders, established the responsibilities and privileges of the priests and Levites, and listen to the powerful imagery of God's voice in Psalm 29. We'll also hear Jesus' parables in the Gospel of Mark, learning about the importance of an open heart to receive God's word.

This episode brings encouragement and reflection, as Hunter and Unknown invite us to consider the readiness of our hearts and the transformative power of a humble, contrite spirit. Join us as we hear scripture, meditate, and pray together—drawing closer to God and his purpose for our lives. Plus, hear some special messages about community, prayer, and the importance of following and partnering with the podcast.

So, grab your Bible, settle in, and let's dive into today’s readings and reflections, trusting that God will meet us right where we are.

TODAY'S DEVOTION:

A farmer went out to sow his seed. That might sound like a modern idea—broadcasting—but it's much older than radio or television. Broadcasting originally described scattering seeds wide and far, casting them broadly upon the earth. In much the same way, Jesus describes the message of God’s kingdom: it is broadcast, sent out to as many as will hear. But as we see in today’s reading, it is not enough merely to receive the seed. There must be a certain kind of readiness—a heart that is prepared, the right disposition of spirit—to take in this life-giving message.

Jesus says we must have ears to hear, because the world is filled with static, with distractions, with spiritual enemies and inner desires that threaten to drown out the voice of God. Each of us faces barriers—whether it’s the cares of life, the lure of wealth, or just the stubbornness of our hearts. There is an old proverb: when the student is ready, the teacher will arrive. Jesus is telling us much the same: that there must be readiness of heart to receive, understand, and respond to his words.

But those open ears and receptive hearts aren’t the result of our own goodness, of our piety or our accomplishments. Far more often, they’re the fruit of our brokenness and failure. It’s the humble, contrite, broken heart that finds itself finally ready to hear—and respond to—the broadcasted message of God. There is something about being broken that tunes our ears and softens our hearts so that we finally understand God’s invitation.

If you hear his voice today, that voice whispering, “I am with you,” do not harden your heart. Respond. Let him heal. Let him mend. Let him sit with you right where you are, in this very moment. That is my prayer for my own soul, and for my family—for my wife and daughters and son. And it is my prayer for you.

May it be so.