Our Daily Bread Devotional 18 December 2023 ODB Today Titled My God Is Near

Read today’s Our Daily Bread, ODB devotional titled My God is Near written by Karen Huang today Monday 18 December 2023. This message shall be a blessing to your life and destiny.

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Bible Verse for Today
The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but . . . present your requests to God. – Philippians 4:5–6

Today’s Scripture: Philippians 4:4–7

INSIGHT || Our Daily Bread Devotional 18th December 2023 ODB Today Titled My God Is Near

[dropcap]F[/dropcap]or more than thirty years, Lourdes, a voice teacher in Manila, had taught students face to face. When she was asked to conduct classes online, she was anxious. “I’m not good with computers,” she recounted. “My laptop is old, and I’m not familiar with video conferencing platforms.”

While it may seem a small thing to some, it was a real stressor for her. “I live alone, so there is no one to help,” she said. “I’m concerned that my students will quit, and I need the income.”

Before each class, Lourdes would pray for her laptop to work properly. “Philippians 4:5–6 was the wallpaper on my screen,” she said. “How I clung to those words.”

Paul exhorts us to not be anxious about anything, because “the Lord is near” (Philippians 4:5). God’s promise of His presence is ours to hold on to. As we rest in His nearness and commit everything to Him in prayer—both big and small—His peace guards our “hearts and . . . minds in Christ Jesus” (v. 7).

“God led me to websites about fixing computer glitches,” Lourdes said. “He also gave me patient students who understood my technological limitations.” God’s presence, help, and peace are ours to enjoy as we seek to follow Him all the days of our life. We can say with confidence: “Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!” (v. 4). By: Karen Huang

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Reflect & Pray

How can knowing that God is near change your reaction of worry to one of peace? What specific requests can you present to Him?

Dear God, thank You for being near me. Because of Your loving presence, help, and peace, I don’t have to be anxious.

Thank you for reading today’s Our Daily Bread Devotional 18 December 2023 ODB Today Titled My God Is Near. God bless you as you share with your friends.