OUR DAILY BREAD DEVOTIONAL FOR TODAY
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The Topic of Our Daily Bread For 11th August 2025 is “Filled to Overflowing”
Bible in a Year: Psalms 81-83; Romans 11:19-36
Memory Verse: Ephesians 3:19
Be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.
Today’s Scripture & Insight: Ephesians 3:16–21
Paul’s typical pattern in his church letters was to include a section of teaching (doctrine) followed by a section of practice (application). In his Ephesian letter, chapters 1–3 form the doctrinal instruction, and chapters 4–6 apply that teaching to everyday living. Today’s reading (Ephesians 3:14–21) bridges those two sections and is one of the magnificent benediction/doxology portions of Scripture. In the benediction (a statement of blessing; vv. 14–19), the apostle prays that the Ephesian believers might comprehend the immeasurable love, greatness, faithfulness, and power of the living God. This benediction then becomes a doxology (a statement of praise; vv. 20–21) that finishes with “to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.” What an appropriate way for Paul to conclude the doctrinal section of Ephesians by reminding us how blessed we are and how great God is!
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ODB MESSAGE FOR TODAY
As my five-year-old son and I read his Bible storybook together, I commented that Jesus makes His home inside us. Looking thoughtful, he asked, “So God can fit inside us?”
For a moment I was stuck: If I say yes, that sounds like God must be really small. If I say no, that sounds like I’m disagreeing with Jesus. Then I realised that I was focusing on the wrong thing—it’s not about God fitting into us but filling us.
Jesus fills the whole universe (Ephesians 4:10). So no, He doesn’t fit into tiny, limited human beings. But He does fill us with His presence, love and goodness. That’s why Paul prayed the Ephesians would “grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ . . . [being] filled to the measure of all the fullness of God” (3:18–19).
As we allow Jesus more and more space to “dwell in our hearts” (v. 17) through resting in His presence and staying rooted in His Word, He fills us with Himself. As He continues to dwell within us, we keep on discovering more about Him to enjoy. Soon, we become like cups that can’t hold all that’s poured into them; the life, love and goodness of Jesus overflows out of us and washes over those around us.
Reflect & Pray
How often do you spend time simply reflecting on “how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ”? How can you give Him more space in your life?
God, thank You for Your infinite and satisfying presence. Please fill me with Your love and goodness as I rest with You and reflect on Your Word today.
Our Daily Bread 2025 Devotional is written by Con Campbell and published by Our Daily Bread Ministries. Read more
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