January 16th, 26: Genesis 39-41; Luke 16: Daily Bible in a Year:

Welcome to the Daily Radio Bible with Hunter and Heather! In today’s episode, Hunter guides us through the dramatic story of Joseph in Genesis chapters 39 to 41—his rise and fall in Egypt, from hardship and injustice to a position of incredible responsibility. We also explore the powerful parables of Jesus in Luke 16, where themes of faithfulness, money, and eternal priorities challenge our hearts and minds.

After hearing God’s word, Hunter offers thoughtful reflections on living with wisdom, prioritizing faith over wealth, and arranging our lives in light of eternity. Heather then leads us into a time of prayer, lifting up our needs and hopes as we ask God to guide our day.

Whether you’re following a one-year Bible reading plan or seeking daily encouragement, this episode promises time in Scripture, personal reflections, and heartfelt prayer. Settle in and let the words of life draw you closer to the One who loves you most.

TODAY'S DEVOTION:

Are you persuaded that there's more? Are you convinced that what we see in this world isn't all there is? That's the question that Jesus poses to us today. In his teaching, he warns about the seductive power of wealth and the way it can blind us, casting a soul-numbing spell and fooling us into thinking that this present life is all that matters. You can't have an affair with money and still be married to God. You can't love both. Jesus says, "No one can serve two masters, for you will hate one and love the other. You'll be devoted to one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and be enslaved to money."

Jesus gives us the odd story of the shrewd manager, saying the trick is to use our resources wisely—not for self, but for the sake of others, for friendship, for eternity. "Use your worldly resources to benefit others and make friends. Then when your earthly possessions are gone, they will welcome you to your eternal home." The connection is clear in the parable of Lazarus and the rich man: it's not the riches that mattered, but where the heart was anchored. In his poverty, Lazarus was shrewd—he trusted God, he made friends in the world to come. He lived a life of faith, knowing his deep need for God.

We too must be shrewd, arranging our lives by faith, loving God more than money, holding onto him in trust and dependence. One of the most tragic things would be to come to the end of this life and realize we missed it all, blinded by pride, possessions, and successes—making this life all about us, failing to heed the words of Moses, the prophets, and the teachings of Jesus. Instead, let’s love God more than money. When we do, we’ll find the home, the joy, the life for which we were made. May we be people who see clearly, who love shrewdly, and who hold onto God above all things.

That’s a prayer I have for my own soul, for my family, and that is a prayer that I have for you.

May it be so.