OUR DAILY BREAD DEVOTIONAL FOR TODAY
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The Topic of Our Daily Bread For 13th May 2025 is “One More Egg”
Bible in a Year: 2 Kings 17-18, John 3:19-36
Memory Verse: Philippians 4:13
I can do all this through him who gives me strength.
Today’s Scripture & Insight: Philippians 4:11-13
Paul truly did know how to find contentment in all situations. Born a Roman citizen, he came from an inherited privilege. As “a Hebrew of Hebrews” (Philippians 3:5) who studied under the highly respected rabbi Gamaliel (Acts 22:3), Paul enjoyed a strong religious heritage as well. Yet he endured intense hardships. Second Corinthians 11 outlines the litany of travails he experienced, including imprisonment, beatings, floggings, stoning, shipwrecks, hunger, thirst, and sleeplessness (vv. 23–28). Keep these ordeals in mind as you hear Paul say, “I can do all this [remain content] through him who gives me strength” (Philippians 4:13).
By: Tim Gustafson
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ODB MESSAGE FOR TODAY
In between corporate jobs, Russell found himself working on a chicken farm for the minimum wage. It was a thankless, boring and unbelievably smelly job that didn’t even pay the bills.
“That’s it, Lord, I’m done.” he snapped one afternoon, his heart raging. “I can’t put one more egg into one more crate!” At that very moment, his co-worker announced that he had to leave early: “You can do my eggs too, right?”
Instantly, Philippians 4:13 popped into Russell’s mind: “I can do all this through him who gives me strength.” But instead of being comforted, he felt infuriated. I can’t do this! I don’t have any strength!
When the apostle Paul wrote these words, he too admitted that it didn’t happen naturally: “I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation” (v. 12). He didn’t rely automatically on Jesus for the strength to be content. Such strength is available, but we have to learn to draw upon it.
It’s often in difficulty, being “hungry” or “in want” (v. 12), that we learn to rely moment-by-moment on the strength and grace that Jesus promises to all His people. This was the lesson God had in mind for Russell: when your strength fails, draw upon His. Perhaps today, when you feel frustrated or overwhelmed, you too can begin by admitting your need of the strength that only Christ can supply. It’s inexhaustible, and it’s available—always.
By: Debbi Fralick
Reflect & Pray
Do you feel like you are reaching the end of your strength? Have you begun to draw on the strength of Christ?
Lord Jesus, I feel weak and exhausted. May I stop living in my own strength and learn to live in Yours instead.
Our Daily Bread 2025 Devotional is written by Con Campbell and published by Our Daily Bread Ministries. Read more
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