God Carries Us - All Our Daily Bread Daily Devotionals for 2026

Bible in a Year: Psalms 35-36, Acts 25

There you saw how the Lord your God carried you, as a father carries his son, all the way you went until you reached this place.
Deuteronomy 1:31

Today's Scripture & Insight:

In 2019, Hurricane Dorian overwhelmed the islands of the Bahamas with intense rain, wind, and flooding—the worst natural disaster in the country's history. As he sheltered at home with his adult son who has cerebral palsy, Brent knew they needed to leave. Even though Brent is blind, he had to save his son. Tenderly, he placed him over his shoulders and stepped into chin-deep water to carry him to safety.

If an earthly father facing a great obstacle is eager to help his son, think of how much more our heavenly Father is concerned about His children. In the Old Testament, Moses recalled how God carried His people even as they experienced the danger of faltering faith. He reminded the Israelites of how God had delivered them, providing food and water in the desert, fighting against their enemies, and guiding the Israelites with pillars of cloud and fire. Meditating on the many ways God acted on their behalf, Moses said, "There you saw how the Lord your God carried you, as a father carries his son" (Deuteronomy 1:31).

The Israelites' journey through the wilderness wasn't easy, and their faith waned at times. But it was full of evidence of God's protection and provision. The image of a father carrying a son—tenderly, courageously, confidently—is a wonderful picture of how God cared for Israel. Even when we face challenges that test our faith, we can remember that God's there carrying us through them.

Reflect & Pray
In what ways have you seen God's provision and protection in your life? How can you face difficulties knowing that God carries you tenderly and confidently?

Loving God, help me remember that You carry me, even when I don't feel it. Thank You for Your strength and compassion.