January 15th, 26: Genesis 37-38; Psalm 7; Luke 15; Daily Bible in a Year:

Welcome to Daily Radio Bible! In today’s episode, Hunter invites us into a daily rhythm of Scripture, reflection, and prayer as we journey through Genesis 37–38, Psalm 7, and Luke 15. We discover the story of Joseph’s betrayal, Judah and Tamar’s saga, David’s prayer for protection, and Jesus’ powerful parables about finding what—and who—is lost. Through heartfelt commentary and guided prayer, Hunter explores themes of mercy, compassion, and the unfailing love of the Father. Whether you’re seeking encouragement, wisdom, or a moment of spiritual connection, this episode is a gentle reminder that you are seen, valued, and loved. Settle in as we open our hearts to the transforming love of Christ together.

TODAY'S DEVOTION:

Come on home. The younger brother in Jesus' story decides it’s time to come home. He’s lived life on his own terms, and it hasn’t worked out so well. When he returns, he’s greeted with a kiss, a ring, a coat, a party. He’s not only found his father, but he’s found his father’s heart. There’s celebration. There’s restoration.

But there’s another brother, too—the older brother. He needs to come home just as much. Yet we don’t find him inside the house. He’s close by, out working in the field, slaving away, trying to achieve, trying so hard. But he fails to see that home has been his all along. He misses who his father truly is. He won’t come inside. The father pleads with him, but he’s caught up in his own pain: “All these years I have slaved for you and never once refused to do a single thing you told me to. And all this time, you never gave me even one young goat for a feast with my friends.”

That hurts. Maybe because we can feel it ourselves sometimes, working, striving, thinking that joy and acceptance must be earned. But the father’s response tells us everything: “Look, dear son, you have always stayed by me, and everything I have is yours.” This home, this heart, these riches—have always been yours. They’re a gift. No one is treating you like a slave, so stop seeing yourself that way. You haven't had to earn or perform or do anything other than be my child. All you had to do was receive and know the Father's heart, which delights in a son—delights in you—and delights when what was lost is found.

So step inside the house. Partake in the party that your good Father has always had for you. Come on home. Let your heart know and receive this truth: you are not a slave—you are a son or a daughter. The Father's heart is yours. The joy is yours. Join the celebration.

That’s the prayer I have for my own soul. That’s the prayer I have for my family. That’s the prayer I have for you. May it be so.