Desperate Solutions - All Our Daily Bread Daily Devotionals for 2026

Bible in a Year: Leviticus 21-22, Matthew 28

You did not . . . have regard for the One who planned it long ago.
Isaiah 22:11

Today's Scripture & Insight: .

We aren't likely to encounter a literal army outside our homes today. "The batterings always come in commonplace ways and through commonplace people," said Oswald Chambers. Yet, such "batterings" are genuine threats. Thankfully, they also bring with them God's invitation to turn to Him first for what we need.

When life's irritations and interruptions come, will we see them as opportunities to turn to God? Or will we seek our own desperate solutions?

By: Tim Gustafson

Reflect & Pray
What ordinary threats do you face today? What do you need to face them?

Today, loving God, I turn to You first with all of my challenges, large and small.

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