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TODAY'S EPISODE:
Welcome to the Daily Radio Bible for June 28th, day 180 in our journey through the scriptures. Today, we'll begin in Amos chapters 1 through 3, move into Psalm 80, and conclude with 2 Timothy chapter 4. Join Hunter, your Bible reading coach, as we gather with sisters and brothers around the world to warm our hearts by the fires of God's love and listen for the One who is the living Word. As we reflect on the wisdom and encouragement found in the Word—seeing Paul nearing the finish of his race and seeking simple comforts like a coat, a book, and a friend—we're reminded of our own deepest needs and the presence of Christ through every season. Settle in for prayer, teaching, and encouragement as we step into another day rooted in God’s promises and grace.
TODAY'S DEVOTION:
Paul is nearing the finish line. We see a man who has run well—he’s poured out his life, held nothing back, and now gives us a snapshot of wisdom for the race we’re all running. At the end of this letter, Paul asks for a coat, a book, and a friend. These humble requests hold surprising depth.
A coat, because this world gets cold and harsh, and we need covering, warmth, assurance that we’ll make it through. Christ offers us this warmth—his presence in a broken world. Galatians reminds us that we are to clothe ourselves with Christ, putting him on like new clothes, for he alone can break the chill and revive us.
Paul also asks for the letters, the book—God’s Word. To run the race well, we need the constant encouragement and instruction that God’s word brings. It shapes, sustains, and strengthens us for each step.
Finally, Paul desires a friend—John Mark. Even those who have struggled together, even parted ways before, are brought back by the reconciling power of the gospel. We see that we cannot run this race alone. We need community. In the company of others, we learn to overcome, to forgive, to serve, and to love. The gospel restores estranged friends and draws us back into friendship and fellowship.
Paul’s wisdom echoes for us today: we need a coat, a book, and a friend. All three are gifts God offers. Christ covers us, his word directs us, and friends sustain us. Let us wear the warmth of Christ, pick up his word, and be a friend—journeying together to the very end.
That’s the prayer I have for my own soul. That’s the prayer I have for my family, for my daughters and my son. And that’s the prayer I have for you. May it be so.
TODAY'S PRAYERS:
Lord God Almighty and everlasting father you have brought us in safety to this new day preserve us with your Mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity. And in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose through Jesus Christ Our Lord amen.
Oh God you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed son to preach peace to those who are far and those who are near. Grant that people everywhere may seek after you, and find you. Bring the nations into your fold, pour out your Spirit on all flesh, and hasten the coming of your kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.
And now Lord, make me an instrument of your peace. Where there is hatred let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon. Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope. Where there is darkness, light. And where there is sadness, Joy. Oh Lord grant that I might not seek to be consoled as to console. To be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love. For it is in the giving that we receive, in the pardoning that we are pardoned, it is in the dying that we are born unto eternal life. 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 tresspasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not unto temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.
Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image. And nourishing us with spiritual food, now send us forth as forgiven people, healed and renewed, that we may proclaim your love to the world, and continue in the risen life of Christ. Amen.
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