Action—Not Distraction - All Our Daily Bread Daily Devotionals for 2026

Our Daily Bread - Saturday, April 26, 2025
by RBC Ministries

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Action—Not Distraction

Bible in a Year : 2 Samuel 23-24, Luke 19:1-27

Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey all the law my servant Moses gave you.
Joshua 1:7

Today's Scripture & Insight : Joshua 1:1-9

A school bus driver passed out at the wheel, and his large vehicle loaded with sixty students was careening out of control. Secondary school student Dillon Reeves burst from his seat, rushed to the front of the bus, and slowly stepped on the brake in the nick of time. While most students had been busy chatting, texting or playing games on their phones, Dillon had his head up, realised the danger and reacted. He knew to depress the brake slowly as he’d seen the driver do many times. Remaining alert helped him save the lives of all aboard, including the driver who later revived.

Joshua had to step up courageously after his leader, Moses, was no longer ‘in the driver’s seat’—leading the people of Israel. God said to him, “Moses my servant is dead. Now . . . get ready” (Joshua 1:2). What’s more, He instructed, “Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to . . . not turn from [the Book of the Law] to the right or to the left” (v. 7). God was telling Joshua not to get distracted and to keep his focus, and to keep his eyes on the instructions He’d given—meditating on them “day and night” (v. 8).

We can be distracted by many things that cause us to take our eyes off God and the wisdom found in Scripture (2 Timothy 3:16-17). Instead, as we remain alert “by keeping our eyes on Jesus” (Hebrews 12:2 NLT), we can spring into action when God calls.

By: Tom Felten

Reflect & Pray
Why is it vital to keep your eyes on Christ? How can you be ready for His call today?

Dear Jesus, please help me to avoid distractions as I follow You.
Action—Not Distraction

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