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The Topic of Our Daily Bread For 23rd August 2025 is “Comfort and Renewal”
Bible in a Year: Psalms 113-115; 1 Corinthians 6
Memory Verse: Matthew 5:4
Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
Today’s Scripture & Insight: Matthew 5:1–10
In his classic work Studies in the Sermon on the Mount, D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones wrote of “the utter deceitfulness of sin,” which “is always offering happiness, and . . . always leads to unhappiness.” In contrast, he noted that the Beatitudes (Matthew 5:3–10) show us the path to true happiness. The characteristics Jesus describes here—the poor in spirit, the mournful, those hungry for righteousness, the meek, the merciful, the pure in heart, the peacemakers, and the persecuted—define the true believer in Christ. Lloyd-Jones asserted that these traits aren’t naturally possessed by any of us. Such a way of living comes only by God’s grace and can be put into practice only by those in whom God’s Spirit resides. The “Beatitudes lifestyle” is entirely, radically dependent on the Holy Spirit. God will transform our lives so that those around us can’t help but notice the joy within us.
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ODB MESSAGE FOR TODAY
Returning home to Australia, Jacqueline had to say goodbye to her mother at Heathrow Airport for what turned out to be the last time. In Departures, looking at her frail mum in the wheelchair, her heart filled with sadness. “Well, that’s it then,” her mother said simply. Jacqueline felt pained at this poignant public goodbye.
Four years later, Jacqueline found herself waiting at the very same place in Departures, and the memories and grief came flooding back. That opened her to a journey of exploring her pain before her heavenly Father, who eventually brought relief. She realised that the last words from her mother were actually those that she’d written on her birthday card, even though it only reached her in Australia after her mum died: “Lots of love from Mum.” God not only healed Jacqueline of her loss and pain, but helped her to see a new ending to the story.
When Jesus shared what has become known as the Sermon on the Mount, He promised that God would console the grieving: “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted” (Matthew 5:4). In this most famous talk, He turns the ways of the world upside down as He makes known how His Father’s world works. Including how He brings release to those who grieve the death of their family members. Trust that God through His Son extends to us that same comfort today.
Reflect & Pray
When has God changed your inner narrative about a painful situation that you’ve endured? In what areas of your life could you invite the Comforting Spirit to work?
God of all hope, renew my love for You. I know that You make all things new and that You are welcoming me home to You.
Our Daily Bread 2025 Devotional is written by Con Campbell and published by Our Daily Bread Ministries. Read more
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