Our Daily Bread Devotional 1 December 2023 – ODB Today titled God’s Heart for All
Happy New Month, today is Friday 1 December 2023, you are reading today’s Our Daily Bread, ODB devotional titled God’s Heart for All written by Patricia Raybon to uplift your spirit and help you walk in wisdom. Please, share with a friend.
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Bible Verse for Today
Come to me, all you who are weary. Matthew 11:28
Today’s Scripture: Matthew 11:27–30
INSIGHT | Our Daily Bread Devotional 1 December 2023 – ODB Today titled God’s Heart for All
[dropcap]N[/dropcap]ine-year-old Dan Gill arrived with his best friend Archie at their classmate’s birthday party. When the mother of the birthday boy saw Archie, however, she refused him entry. “There aren’t enough chairs,” she insisted. Dan offered to sit on the floor to make room for his friend, who was Black, but the mother said no. Dejected, Dan left their presents with her and returned home with Archie, the sting of his friend’s rejection searing his heart.
Now, decades later, Dan is a schoolteacher who keeps one empty chair in his classroom. When students ask why, he explains it’s his reminder to “always have room in the classroom for anyone.”
A heart for all people can be seen in Jesus’ welcoming life: “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest” (Matthew 11:28). This invitation may seem to contradict the “first to the Jew” scope of Jesus’ ministry (Romans 1:16). But the gift of salvation is for all people who place their faith in Jesus. “This is true for everyone who believes,” Paul wrote, “no matter who we are” (3:22 nlt).
We rejoice then at Christ’s invitation to all: “Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls” (Matthew 11:29). For all seeking His rest, His open heart awaits. By: Patricia Raybon
Bible in a Year: Ezekiel 40–41, 2 Peter 3
Reflect & Pray
What was your situation when you accepted God’s gift of salvation? Who do you know whose heart Jesus is calling?
Dear Jesus, You called me when others didn’t. Thank You for offering me salvation and love.
Thank you for reading today’s Our Daily Bread Devotional 1 December 2023 – ODB Today titled God’s Heart for All. God bless you.
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