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verses 12 27 25 daily devotions grubfromabove com

Explore LHM’s library of resources for personal spiritual growth Encourage your children and grandchildren to grow in their faith Share faith-building community resources in your community Support your church members as they grow their faith Christ-centered resources to help manage life in the United States Jesus speaks of Himself as the living bread—bread that doesn’t just fill a stomach, but awakens a soul.

He invites us to come, to receive, and to live, not through our effort but through His gift. This isn’t a metaphor meant to stay in our heads; it’s meant to become our daily dependence. We’re always hungering for something. Even on good days, there’s a quiet craving for stability, meaning, comfort, control—something to make us feel okay. But hunger is often a mercy: it exposes what we can’t supply. Jesus doesn’t shame the needy; He calls them.

“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled” (Matthew 5:6). The ache itself can become a doorway to grace. The problem isn’t that we hunger—it’s where we shop. So much of what we reach for is like cotton candy: sweet for a second, then gone. Jesus offers a different kind of satisfaction—Himself. And He doesn’t ration it.

“Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him!” (Psalm 34:8). Refuge isn’t a side dish; it’s the meal. When Jesus calls Himself living bread, He’s not handing out a self-improvement plan. He’s offering Himself as the source of life—received, not earned. That hits our pride, because we prefer ladders we can climb. But the gospel is a table, not a treadmill.

“For by grace you have been saved through faith… not by works, so that no one can boast” (Ephesians 2:8–9). And receiving Jesus isn’t a one-time gesture—it’s a posture. Just as bread is meant to be taken in and relied on, Christ is meant to be trusted daily, not visited occasionally. He taught us to pray, “Give us this day our daily bread” (Matthew 6:11), reminding us that dependence is not weakness; it’s wisdom. The most mature believers are often the most joyfully needy. I am come a light into the world, that whosoever believeth on me should not abide in darkness.– John 12:46 KJV

I have come into the world as light, so that whoever believes in me may not remain in darkness. — John 12:46 ESV Wednesday Corporate Fasting Scripture – Isaiah 58 (ESV); Isaiah 58 (KJV) Friday End of Week Scripture – Ephesians 3:20-21 (KJV) OPEN INVITATION FROM CLASS 7Please join us whenever your Teacher is absent 1-605-313-4831; access code 259-748# for Tuesday, December 30th, 2025 [ Previous Devotionals ]

Isn't it incredible that we are called children of God!? But that is precisely who we are (1 John 3:1-3): God's children! Our Father created the universe with its billions and billions of stars and planets. Our Father paints a new sunset every evening and chases away the darkness every single morning. Our Father not only loves us; he also claims us as his own and will bring us to his eternal home. Why?

Because we heard God's message to us in Jesus. Because we received God's grace offered to us in his Son. Because we trust that God's grace is received and made real to us through our faith in Jesus. Incredible! Glorious! Grace!

Adoption! Abba Father, thank you for claiming me as one of your children because of your grace and through my faith in Christ Jesus. I praise and thank you in his name. Amen. The Thoughts and Prayer on Today's Verse are written by Phil Ware. You can email questions or comments to phil@verseoftheday.com.

Verse of the day is currently read by over 1 million people each month. This ministry is supported by generous readers all over the world! Introduction John 1:19–34: Today’s reading begins with John the Baptist being questioned by the religious authorities who seek to know whether he is the Messiah. John responds by saying he is not. The next day, when John sees Jesus, he testifies that Jesus is the Son of God. Today’s Key Verse: John 1:29 GNT The next day John saw Jesus…

Introduction John 1:19–34: Today’s reading begins with John the Baptist being questioned by the religious authorities who seek to know whether he is the Messiah. John responds by saying he is not. The next day, when John sees Jesus, he testifies that Jesus is the Son of God. Today’s Key Verse: John 1:29 GNT The next day John saw Jesus… Introduction John 1:1–18: The opening to John’s Gospel is read in many Christian faith traditions on Christmas Day. It is in the form of a prologue or opening hymn that introduces the key themes to John’s Gospel.

Jesus, the Word who already existed with God and whose life “brought light to people,” is the central figure. The section also highlights… Introduction Luke 2:1–21: Mary and Joseph travel to Bethlehem, where Jesus is born. An angel announces the news of his birth to shepherds in a nearby field. The shepherds hurry off and find the baby Jesus in a manger. The reading concludes with Jesus being named and circumcised eight days later according to the Law of Moses (see Leviticus 12:3)…

Introduction Luke 1:57–80: Today’s reading picks up the storyline from verse 25. John the Baptist is born, and Zechariah is once again able to speak. The Holy Spirit even enables him to prophesy concerning his son, and he praises God. Today’s Key Verse: Luke 1:76–77 GNT “You, my child, will be called a prophet of the Most High God. You… © 2025 Harvest Christian Fellowship; all rights reserved.

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