Hints of God’s Glory - All Our Daily Bread Daily Devotionals for 2026

Our Daily Bread - Tuesday, August 19, 2025
by RBC Ministries

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Hints of God’s Glory

Bible in a Year : Psalms 103-104, 1 Corinthians 2

The one who sat there had the appearance of jasper and ruby. A rainbow that shone like an emerald encircled the throne.
Revelation 4:3

Today's Scripture & Insight : Revelation 4:1-4, 6-11

Australian photographer Christian Spencer has spent more than twenty years taking pictures in the Itatiaia National Park in Brazil. One amazing aspect of his photography is that he’s captured the effect of sunlight passing through the open wings of the hummingbird. He’s found that the wings create a prism-like rainbow of colours when birds fly between the bright sun and his camera lens. Other photographers have also captured this in birds other than just the hummingbird.

Finding rainbows of colours in birds’ wings is an example of some of the hidden treasures God has placed in His creation. Such beauty and magnificence can pique our curiosity for what believers in Jesus will observe when we see Him sitting on His throne. When John saw the heavenly throne in Revelation 4, he must have been mesmerised. He describes Christ on the throne with “a rainbow that shone like an emerald” encircling it (v. 3). Words cannot describe the glory of God that was revealed to the apostle.

As we find hidden treasures in God’s creation, may we enjoy each one, knowing there’s so much more awaiting us in heaven. There, we will worship our Creator and praise Him forever: “You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honour and power, for you created all things, and by your will they were created and have their being” (v. 11).

By: Brent Hackett

Reflect & Pray
What other hidden treasures have you found in God’s creation? How can you use creation to point others to Christ?

Dear God, thank You for the hidden gems in Your creation that point to Your majesty.
Hints of God’s Glory

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