Unity in Church

https://odb.org/2026/03/07/one-russian,-one-ukrainian,-one-lord Ephesians 4:1-6 NIV – 4 As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. 2 Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. 3 Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bondContinue reading “Unity in Church”

Goodness of God

https://odb.org/2026/03/06/god%E2%80%99s-goodness Deuteronomy 6:10-19 NIV – 10 When the Lord your God brings you into the land he swore to your fathers, to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, to give you – a land with large, flourishing cities you did not build, 11 houses filled with all kinds of good things you did not provide, wells youContinue reading “Goodness of God”

Does God notice our service?

https://www.odbm.org/en-GB/devotional/devotional-category/the-unnamed-women?ts=1772582400000 The parable of the sowerLuke 8:1-3 NIV – After this, Jesus travelled about from one town and village to another, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom of God. The Twelve were with him, 2 and also some women who had been cured of evil spirits and diseases: Mary (called Magdalene) from whom sevenContinue reading “Does God notice our service?”

Blessings of generosity

https://odb.org/2026/03/02/refreshing-generosity Proverbs 11:24–25 (NIV): 24 One person gives freely, yet gains even more;another withholds unduly, but comes to poverty. 25 A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed. An auditorium full of medical students at Albert Einstein College of Medicine listened intently as ninety-year-old Ruth Gottesman spoke. As she concluded, Ruth announced—to theContinue reading “Blessings of generosity”

God’s Rainbow 🌈

https://odb.org/2026/02/26/gods-rainbow-answer Genesis 9:12–16 (NIV): 12 And God said, “This is the sign of the covenant I am making between me and you and every living creature with you, a covenant for all generations to come: 13 I have set my rainbow in the clouds, and it will be the sign of the covenant between me and theContinue reading “God’s Rainbow 🌈”

Don’t misuse the name of the LORD

https://odb.org/2026/02/25/abusing-gods-name Exodus 20:7–8 (NIV): 7 “You shall not misuse the name of the LORD your God, for the LORD will not hold anyone guiltless who misuses his name.8 “Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. All seem oblivious to the large banner hanging above the headquarters’ front door, half as long as the building. It reads,Continue reading “Don’t misuse the name of the LORD”

Humility in Christ

https://odb.org/2026/02/23/humble-leadership John 1:19–28 (NIV): 19 Now this was John’s testimony when the Jewish leaders in Jerusalem sent priests and Levites to ask him who he was. 20 He did not fail to confess, but confessed freely, “I am not the Messiah.”21 They asked him, “Then who are you? Are you Elijah?” He said, “I am not.” “Are youContinue reading “Humility in Christ”

Submit to God and resist the devil

https://odb.org/2026/02/13/be-careful-2 James 4:7–10 (NIV): 7 Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. 8 Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded. 9 Grieve, mourn and wail. Change your laughter to mourning and your joy to gloom. 10 HumbleContinue reading “Submit to God and resist the devil”

Non anxious presence

https://odb.org/2026/02/12/a-non-anxious-presence Psalm 4: 6-8 NIV: 6 Many, Lord, are asking, “Who will bring us prosperity?” Let the light of your face shine on us. 7 Fill my heart with joy when their grain and new wine abound. 8 In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety.Continue reading “Non anxious presence”

Honouring Jesus

https://odb.org/2026/02/11/honoring-jesus Matthew 26:6–13 (NIV): 6 While Jesus was in Bethany in the home of Simon the Leper, 7 a woman came to him with an alabaster jar of very expensive perfume, which she poured on his head as he was reclining at the table.8 When the disciples saw this, they were indignant. “Why this waste?” they asked. 9 “ThisContinue reading “Honouring Jesus”