God moves in unexpected ways

https://www.odbm.org/en-GB/devotional/devotional-category/gods-unexpected-ways?ts=1794441600000 2 Kings 6:1-7 (NIV) 1The company of the prophets said to Elisha, “Look, the place where we meet with you is too small for us. 2Let us go to the Jordan, where each of us can get a pole; and let us build a place there for us to meet.” And he said, “Go.”Continue reading “God moves in unexpected ways”

Hope in God

https://odb.org/2026/10/29/hope-in-a-hero 1 Chronicles 16:12–27 (NIV): Remember the wonders he has done, his miracles, and the judgments he pronounced, you his servants, the descendants of Israel, his chosen ones, the children of Jacob. He is the Lord our God; his judgments are in all the earth. He remembers his covenant forever, the promise he made, forContinue reading “Hope in God”

Remembering God’s faithfulness

https://odb.org/2026/10/12/what-god-has-done Deuteronomy 8:10–18 (NIV): 10 When you have eaten and are satisfied, praise the LORD your God for the good land he has given you. 11 Be careful that you do not forget the LORD your God, failing to observe his commands, his laws and his decrees that I am giving you this day. 12 Otherwise, when youContinue reading “Remembering God’s faithfulness”

Is deception lying?

https://odb.org/2026/10/06/davids-deliverance 1 Samuel 21:10–15 (NIV): 10 That day David fled from Saul and went to Achish king of Gath. 11 But the servants of Achish said to him, “Isn’t this David, the king of the land? Isn’t he the one they sing about in their dances: ” ‘Saul has slain his thousands, and David his tens ofContinue reading “Is deception lying?”

Seek ye first the Kingdom of God

https://odb.org/2026/09/18/seeking-gods-kingdom Matthew 6:25–34 (NIV): 25 “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? 26 Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or storeContinue reading “Seek ye first the Kingdom of God”

Generosity lived as a legacy

https://odb.org/2026/09/10/legacy-of-generosity Proverbs 13:22 A good person leaves an inheritance for their children’s children,but a sinner’s wealth is stored up for the righteous. Though we didn’t live in the same state as my maternal grandparents, I’m grateful to have known them as well as I did. They traveled regularly to Colorado to see us, and weContinue reading “Generosity lived as a legacy”

Providence or coincidence?

https://odb.org/2026/09/07/gods-loving-eye Psalm 32:6–8 (NIV): 6 Therefore let all the faithful pray to you while you may be found; surely the rising of the mighty waters will not reach them.       7 You are my hiding place; you will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance.       8 I will instruct you and teach youContinue reading “Providence or coincidence?”

Fighting our battles

https://odb.org/2026/08/24/fighting-for-you Exodus 14:10–18 (NIV): 10 As Pharaoh approached, the Israelites looked up, and there were the Egyptians, marching after them. They were terrified and cried out to the LORD. 11 They said to Moses, “Was it because there were no graves in Egypt that you brought us to the desert to die? What have you done toContinue reading “Fighting our battles”

Awesome God

https://odb.org/2026/08/19/awesome-god Psalm 68:1–4 (NIV): 1 May God arise, may his enemies be scattered; may his foes flee before him. 2 May you blow them away like smoke— as wax melts before the fire,may the wicked perish before God.3 But may the righteous be gladand rejoice before God; may they be happy and joyful. 4 Sing to God, singContinue reading “Awesome God”

Hope in the Lord

https://odb.org/2026/08/10/hope-in-him-2 Lamentations 3:19–26 (NIV): 19 I remember my affliction and my wandering, the bitterness and the gall.       20 I well remember them, and my soul is downcast within me.       21 Yet this I call to mind and therefore I have hope:       22 Because of the LORD’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions neverContinue reading “Hope in the Lord”