Clinging to God’s Promises - All Our Daily Bread Daily Devotionals for 2025

Bible in a Year : Nehemiah 7-9, Acts 3

My ways [are] higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.
Isaiah 55:9

Today's Scripture & Insight : Isaiah 55:1-3, 8-13

Wendy was feeling a little left out. During lunch break, her boss had left chocolates on everyone’s desks—except hers. Puzzled, she lamented to a friend, “Why did he leave me out?”

When asked, their boss explained: “Those chocolates are still good, but they’ve been around for some time. Wendy’s pregnant, so I just wanted to play it extra safe.” Then he laughed. “As for the rest of you . . . .”

The little incident became a running joke in the office, but it got me thinking about how we sometimes misread God’s intentions because of our limited understanding and perception. We may even believe ourselves to be victims of unfair treatment, forgetting that God always has our best interests at heart. Always.

Isaiah 55:8-9 reminds us that while we may not fully understand God’s thoughts and ways, we can be sure that they’re “higher than [our] ways” (v. 9). Ours are often influenced by selfish desires; His are perfect, compassionate and righteous. So, even when things don’t look good for now, we can trust that God will provide what we truly need (vv.1-2), for He’s loving and faithful to His own everlasting promise (v. 3). Let’s “call on him while he is near” (v. 6), knowing that He’ll never leave us.

By: Leslie Koh

Reflect & Pray
Which promises of God can you hold on to when life seems unfair? Which aspects of His character give you comfort and assurance?

Faithful God, You know I sometimes feel left out of Your blessings and doubt Your love for me. Please help me to trust in You and to hold on tightly to Your everlasting promises.