September 20th, 25: Lessons from Daniel, Psalms and Luke: Trust, Humility, and the Joy of God's Kingdom

Click here for the DRB Daily Sign Up form! TODAY'S SCRIPTURE: Daniel 5-6; Psalm 130; Luke 3 Click HERE to give! Get Free App Here! One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on 'The Daily Radio Bible' for a daily 20-minute spiritual journey. Engage with scripture readings, heartfelt devotionals, and collective prayers that draw you into the heart of God's love. Embark on this year-long voyage through the Bible, and let each day's passage uplift and inspire you. TODAY'S EPISODE: Welcome to the Daily Radio Bible! In today's episode, host Hunter invites us on a journey through the Scriptures as we read and reflect together on the 20th day of September. We dive into powerful stories from Daniel, witnessing the mysterious handwriting on the wall for King Belshazzar, Daniel's unwavering faith in the lions' den, and the transformation of kingdoms. We also hear from Psalm 130, as the psalmist calls out to God from the depths, reminding us of the hope and forgiveness found in Him. Then, in the Gospel of Luke, we meet John the Baptist preparing the way for Jesus, culminating in the genealogy of Christ—from Adam to the Son of God. Hunter reminds us that Jesus, the second Adam, brings hope, life, and joy where the first Adam brought sorrow and death. Through prayer and daily encouragement, you'll be invited to trust in the One who answers every cry and brings redemption to our lives. Let's open our hearts, lean into the story, and remember together: you are loved. TODAY'S DEVOTION: A Son has been given. That's what Luke tells us in today's reading. In fact, so many sons are given, all leading up to and pointing toward the Son—the Son of God. John the Baptist is the last herald before God himself announces that his Son has finally come. Jesus, the second Adam, is here. Where the first Adam failed, this Adam will not. All the loss and sorrow and death that entered with Adam, Jesus comes to set right. The Father in heaven declares, "He's my boy, and he brings me great joy." In Christ, we see the answer to all that is wrong with this world. He brings joy, redemption, and life. He sets things right. Luke's genealogy echoes through the generations—"the son of, the son of"—from Adam to Jesus, seventy-seven times, pointing to this moment when God comes to us, takes on flesh, and stands in our place. All of the prophets, all of history, point us here. The crowds, the tax collectors, the soldiers, the religious—all come with the same yearning question: "What should we do?" John's answer is clear: "Look to the Lamb of God. He takes away the sin of the world." Jesus, the second Adam, takes away our sin and gives us life. He has already accomplished what needed to be done. He has reconciled the world to himself. So, look to the Son—the one with whom God is pleased. Trust in him, walk with him. He's been given to you, to us, to meet us right where we are. Let's look to him, listen for his voice, and follow. That's the prayer I have for my own soul. That's the prayer I have for my family—my wife, my daughters, and my son. And that's the prayer I have for you. May it be so. TODAY'S PRAYERS: Lord God Almighty and everlasting father you have brought us in safety to this new day preserve us with your Mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity. And in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose  through Jesus Christ Our Lord amen.   Oh God you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed son to preach peace to those who are far and those who are near. Grant that people everywhere may seek after you, and find you. Bring the nations into your fold, pour out your Spirit on all flesh, and hasten the coming of your kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.   And now Lord,  make me an instrument of your peace.  Where there is hatred let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon.  Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope.  Where there is darkness, light.  And where there is sadness,  Joy.  Oh Lord grant that I might not seek to be consoled as to console. To be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love.  For it is in the giving that we receive, in the pardoning that we are pardoned, it is in the dying that we are born unto eternal life.  Amen And now as our Lord has taught us we are bold to pray... Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our tresspasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not unto temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image. And nourishing us with spiritual food, now send us forth as forgiven people, healed and renewed, that we may proclaim your love to the world, and continue in the risen life of Christ.  Amen.  OUR WEBSITE: www.dailyradiobible.com We are reading through the New Living Translation.   Leave us a voicemail HERE: https://www.speakpipe.com/dailyradiobible Subscribe to us at YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Dailyradiobible/featured OTHER PODCASTS: Listen with Apple Podcast DAILY BIBLE FOR KIDS DAILY PSALMS DAILY PROVERBS DAILY LECTIONARY DAILY CHRONOLOGICAL