Making Room for Others - All Our Daily Bread Daily Devotionals for 2025

Bible in a Year : Psalms 94-96, Romans 15:14-33

God sets the lonely in families.
Psalm 68:6

Today's Scripture & Insight : Psalm 68:1-10

Each year my family designs a custom wall calendar, but lately it’s got a bit crowded. We decorate each month with our favourite photos from the previous year and highlight significant dates. As our family welcomes new spouses and children, we’ve had to squeeze in more photos to make sure every person is included. We now have two sets of shared birthdays, and some holidays are covered up by anniversaries. But instead of detracting from the calendar, all the new members make it even more precious to me.

In God’s kingdom, the inclusion of newcomers is always a blessing. The Bible tells us that “God sets the lonely in families” (Psalm 68:6). His love and protection are communicated in the context of a family, as He’s “a father to the fatherless” and “a defender of widows” (v. 5). His heart is to welcome those who are isolated, ashamed, or accused, and thus “he leads out the prisoners with singing” (v. 6).

As believers in Jesus, we’ve been adopted into God’s family (Galatians 4:5), and we’re commissioned to share His open invitation with others (2 Corinthians 5:20). Like my family calendar, the more people who accept the invitation into God’s family, the more beautiful it becomes. We don’t have to be concerned about running out of a finite resource—there’s room enough for everyone, and He delights in new additions.

By: Karen Pimpo

Reflect & Pray
How can you share the invitation to God’s family with others today? What does it mean that there’s room for all?

Thank You, God, for loving me and letting me share Your love with others.