Chosen Before the Beginning

As you come into God’s presence tonight, allow Him to refresh your heart like living water. In tonight’s Our Daily Bread Evening Meditation, reflecting on Psalm 104:6–13, we’ll discover the life-giving God who satisfies our deepest thirst and fills His creation with beauty, peace and hope.

This series of 15 conversations revisits the story of a world-class liar and deceiver. The intent is to find insight and perspective as we explore together what Jacob, the father of the original 12 tribes of Israel contributes to the bigger story of Jesus— and to us. Even though he was a grandson of Abraham, Jacob turned out to be so dishonest that he had to leave home to avoid being killed by the older brother he betrayed. Yet his legacy is as wonderful as it is mysterious. God loved Jacob, and chose him to be a blessing to every family of the earth. What was God trying to tell us?

As you quiet your heart tonight, lift your eyes to the greatness of the God who created the heavens and holds your life in His hands. In tonight’s Our Daily Bread Evening Meditation, reflecting on Psalm 104:1–5, we’ll discover fresh peace as we worship the majestic Creator who is both infinitely powerful and wonderfully near.

As you settle into God’s presence tonight, rest in the unchanging love that has held you through every moment of this day. In tonight’s Our Daily Bread Evening Meditation, reflecting on Psalm 136:1–9, we’ll discover the enduring love of our Creator—a love that never fails, never changes, and is perfectly revealed in Jesus Christ.

As you rest in God’s presence tonight, entrust your future into His faithful hands. In tonight’s Our Daily Bread Evening Meditation, reflecting on Jeremiah 29:10–14, we’ll discover the unshakable hope that comes from God’s promises and the secure future we have in Christ.

As you come before Jesus tonight, leave behind every feeling of shame, failure or unworthiness. In tonight’s Our Daily Bread Evening Meditation, reflecting on Luke 7:1–10, we’ll discover the Saviour whose mercy welcomes us with open arms and whose grace can never be earned.

As you quiet your heart tonight, rest in the light and protection of the God who never leaves your side. In tonight’s Our Daily Bread Evening Meditation, reflecting on Psalm 84:10–12, we’ll discover the peace of walking confidently with the Lord as our guiding light and faithful shield.

As you prepare for tomorrow, pause tonight to be renewed in God’s presence. In tonight’s Our Daily Bread Evening Meditation, reflecting on Mark 1:35–37, we’ll discover how true strength is found by resting with the Father before stepping into life’s demands.

As you come into God’s presence tonight, leave behind the conflicts and anxieties of the day. In tonight’s Our Daily Bread Evening Meditation, reflecting on Hebrews 13:20–21, we’ll discover the deep and lasting peace that comes from the God who reconciles, restores and strengthens His people.

This series of 15 conversations revisits the story of a world-class liar and deceiver. The intent is to find insight and perspective as we explore together what Jacob, the father of the original 12 tribes of Israel contributes to the bigger story of Jesus— and to us. Even though he was a grandson of Abraham, Jacob turned out to be so dishonest that he had to leave home to avoid being killed by the older brother he betrayed. Yet his legacy is as wonderful as it is mysterious. God loved Jacob, and chose him to be a blessing to every family of the earth. What was God trying to tell us?