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One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on 'The Daily Radio Bible' for a daily 20-minute spiritual journey. Engage with scripture readings, heartfelt devotionals, and collective prayers that draw you into the heart of God's love. Embark on this year-long voyage through the Bible, and let each day's passage uplift and inspire you.
TODAY'S EPISODE:
Welcome to the Daily Radio Bible! In today’s episode, host Hunter takes us through day 129 of our journey through the Scriptures, reading from 2 Samuel 17, Psalm 71, and Matthew 26. Together, we witness intrigue and escape in David’s story, heartfelt cries for protection and hope in the Psalms, and pivotal moments in the life of Jesus as he shares the Passover meal, is betrayed, and faces his coming crucifixion. Hunter reflects on the contrast between the spirit and the flesh, reminding us of the power of Christ’s spirit to shape our lives with self-giving love, forgiveness, and strength—especially in our moments of weakness. Join us for prayer, reflection, and encouragement as we seek to align our hearts with God’s will and remember: you are loved.
TODAY'S DEVOTION:
TODAY'S DEVOTION:
The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak. That’s what Jesus tells Peter in the garden on that dark night, and it’s a word that echoes through the centuries right into our own lives. We see in Peter a heart full of promises and strong intentions—a heart that truly loves Jesus, that wants so much to be faithful. “Even if I have to die with you, I will never deny you,” Peter insists. And yet, only hours later, Peter denies even knowing Jesus—not once, but three times. His spirit longed to be steadfast, but his flesh was so very weak.
This is true of us, too, isn’t it? We can bluster and boast, we can set out with every intention to walk the way of Jesus, to do good, to forgive those who hurt us, to stand strong in temptation—but the flesh betrays us. Our willpower alone isn’t enough. In fact, as Hunter reminds us today, the flesh is a miserable failure at shaping the will. No amount of determination or good intentions can produce the lasting transformation we long for. Only the spirit of Christ can do that work in us.
But consider the contrast: Three times Peter fails, but three times, on that very same night, Jesus prays, “Not my will, but your will be done.” In the very place where Peter’s flesh falters, Jesus chooses the way of radical self-giving love, moulding his will to the Father’s, empowered by the Spirit—even though it will cost him everything. The success of Jesus’ obedience is not simply a high bar for us to reach with our own efforts—it is good news for us. That living, willing Spirit of Christ can now abide in us, enabling us to walk as he walked.
What does that mean for us? It means we can embody a different kind of love—a love that gives, that forgives, that “co-suffers” and bears with others. It means the power to become the people we were meant to be doesn’t come from trying harder, but from abiding deeper—in Christ, through his Spirit. He can shape our will to his. He can empower us to forgive what feels unforgivable, to love what feels unlovable, to hope when all seems lost.
That’s good news. The invitation isn’t to perform better in your own strength, but to remain, to abide in the presence and life of Christ—so that, like him, our will might be moulded to the Father’s in love.
That’s the prayer I have for my soul today: that I would abide in Christ and learn the way of his self-giving, joyful love. It’s the prayer I have for my family. And it’s the prayer I have for you. May we each, through the Spirit’s willing power, find our strength, our hope, and our joy in the life of Christ. May it be so.
TODAY'S PRAYERS:
Lord of heaven and earth, you have awakened us in your mercy once more. Still our anxious minds. Quiet our striving hearts, and help us to rest in the knowledge that we are held by you. May we walk in step with your spirit today, not ahead, not behind, but beside you in trust and love through Jesus Christ our lord. Amen.
Oh god of all peoples, you formed every soul in your image and breathe life into every heart. Open the eyes of the nations, soften hearts grown cold, and teach us to live as neighbors and friends. Let your spirit move in power. Renew the face of the earth and usher in your reign of peace. Amen.
And now, lord, let me be a bearer of your peace where voices divide. Let me speak grace where fear takes root. Let me plant trust where the world rushes on. Let me walk with you. May I seek not to climb, but to kneel, not to win, but to love, not to grasp, but to give. For it is an emptying that we are filled, in surrender that we are strengthened, and in union with you that we find our truest joy. 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 trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever and ever. Amen.
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