FLY THE FLAG - All Our Daily Bread Daily Devotionals for 2026

Our Daily Bread - Thursday, October 7, 2016
by RBC Ministries

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FLY THE FLAG

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Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children;
-Ephesians 5:1

THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:
Isaiah 28-29
Philippians 3

Queen Elizabeth II has reigned for more than 60 years. Her monarchy has been characterised by grace and class. She has diligently given her life to serve her people well, and as a result she is deeply loved and highly revered. So, you can understand the importance of the flag flying above Buckingham Palace. When the flag is flying, it means that she is in residence in the heart of London. The flag is a public statement that the queen is present with her people.
As I was thinking about that, it occurred to me that our King Jesus is in residence in our hearts as our "never leave you nor forsake you" Monarch (Hebrews 13:5). As wonderful as that is to us personally, I wonder if those around us would recognise that He is in residence based on the way we live? If He is within us, that will show on the outside. As Paul says, we are to be "imitators of God" and to "walk in love, as Christ also has loved us" (Ephesians 5:1-2). As we do so, we will display joy, peace, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control (Galatians 5:22-23).
So let's fly the flag of His presence - the flag of His grace, righteousness, and love - so that others may see Him through us. - Joe Stowell
Lord, remind me that Your presence in my heart is intended to be a public reality. May I so value all the blessings of Your presence that I am willing to share them generously with others.

Fly the flag of Christ's presence to show that the King is in residence in your life.

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