March 18th, 26:Joshua 1-2, Psalm 37, 1 Corinthians 3; Daily Bible in a Year

Welcome to the Daily Radio Bible podcast for March 18th, 2026! In today’s episode, Hunter, your host and Bible reading coach, invites listeners from around the world to gather and warm their hearts by the fires of God’s love. This episode marks the beginning of a new journey through the book of Joshua, exploring chapters 1 and 2, alongside Psalm 37 and 1 Corinthians 3.

We’ll witness the transition of leadership from Moses to Joshua, hear God’s call to be strong and courageous, and follow the story of Rahab, whose unlikely home becomes the first step into the Promised Land. Through these passages, Hunter emphasizes God’s relentless pursuit of His people, weaving the scarlet thread of redemption through unexpected places—even into the ancestry of Jesus.

Join us for scripture readings, encouraging reflections, heartfelt prayers, and a reminder that no matter where we are, God is with us every step of the way. Plus, Hunter gives a special shout-out to podcast supporters and invites everyone to live boldly in God’s love and joy. This episode promises guidance, inspiration, and a comforting reminder that you are loved.

TODAY'S DEVOTION:

He comes to the unlikely places. "Be strong and courageous," the Lord tells Joshua, promising to be with him every step of the way as he leads God's people into the land promised to them. But isn't it remarkable where the first steps into this new chapter begin? They turn up not in a grand palace or temple, but in the home of Rahab, a prostitute in Jericho. Through two spies, God's presence arrives in this unlikely house, revealing that his purposes and his love are never restricted by our expectations.

The scarlet thread of redemption winds its way through Rahab's life, and it changes everything—not only for her, but for her entire family. That same thread, the saving work of God, is woven into our stories as well. Rahab, once an outsider, becomes a direct ancestor to Jesus—Yeshua, the greater Joshua—showing us that God’s love claims even the most unexpected of souls and the most overlooked of homes.

Through Rahab, we are reminded that God makes a priority of us. He pursues us, steps into our ordinary lives, and takes possession of hearts, families, and homes. He is not waiting for perfect conditions or perfect people. He invades this world with salvation, making his gospel known, bringing redemption to the least likely and the most broken. If he made Rahab a priority, then he has made you a priority, too.

So let us draw strength from his love, and let us be courageous. God is with us every moment, every step, enabling us to lay claim to what is ours in him. Let’s live today in the light of this good news: that the God who pursues us has come, and his redeeming work—woven through the pages of our lives—makes all things new.

That’s a prayer for my own soul, for my family, for my wife, my daughters, my son, and for you. May it be so.