RISKS AND RESCUE - All Our Daily Bread Daily Devotionals for 2026

Our Daily Bread - Sunday, August 30, 2015
by RBC Ministries

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RISKS AND RESCUE

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We are not told exactly what "risk" Paul was referring to, but with beatings, imprisonment, shipwrecks, and threats of death so common to Paul's ministry, it's not hard to see how this couple could have put themselves in harm's way to help their friend. Apparently, Paul's rescue was more important to them than their own safety.
Rescuing others - whether from physical or spiritual danger - often carries a risk. But when we take a risk by reaching out to others, we reflect the heart of our Saviour who gave up so much for us. - Dennis Fisher
The hand of God protects our way
When we would do His will;
And even when we take a risk;
We know He's with us still. - D. DeHaan

When you've been rescued, you'll want rescue others.

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