Power for the Broken

As you settle your heart before God tonight, lift your eyes from temporary things to the surpassing worth of knowing Christ. In tonight’s Our Daily Bread Evening Meditation, reflecting on Philippians 3:5–9, we’ll discover the lasting joy, righteousness and hope found in Jesus alone.

As you rest in God’s presence tonight, remember that He is at work even when you can’t see it. In tonight’s Our Daily Bread Evening Meditation, reflecting on Mark 4:26–32, we’ll discover the quiet, transforming power of God’s kingdom growing steadily within us.

As you come before God tonight, bring every worry into His loving care—even the ones that seem too small to mention. In tonight’s Our Daily Bread Evening Meditation, reflecting on 2 Kings 6:5–7, we’ll discover the God who notices every detail of our lives and meets us with compassion, even in our smallest losses.

As you come to God tonight, bring your doubts as honestly as your faith. In tonight’s Our Daily Bread Evening Meditation, reflecting on John 20:24–29, we’ll discover the gentle Saviour who meets us with patience, strengthens our trust and invites us to believe.

As you prepare for rest tonight, entrust every step of your life’s journey to the God who never leaves your side. In tonight’s Our Daily Bread Evening Meditation, reflecting on Psalm 62:5–8, we’ll discover the deep security of travelling through life with our faithful Guide and refuge.

As you settle into God’s presence tonight, release the pressure to find your security in the things of this world. In tonight’s Our Daily Bread Evening Meditation, reflecting on Matthew 6:19–21, we’ll discover the lasting peace that comes from treasuring Christ above everything else.

As you come to the end of your day, leave behind striving and rest in Christ’s finished work. In tonight’s Our Daily Bread Evening Meditation, reflecting on Genesis 2:1–3, we’ll discover the deep peace of God’s Sabbath rest and the freedom of His completed salvation.

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 rest before God tonight, bring even the seasons when His presence feels distant. In tonight’s Our Daily Bread Evening Meditation, reflecting on Hebrews 11:1–3, 6, we’ll discover how faith grows stronger by trusting God’s promises, even in the silence.

As you quiet your heart tonight, lift your eyes to the greatness of the God who reigns over all creation. In tonight’s Our Daily Bread Evening Meditation, reflecting on Psalm 93, we’ll discover fresh peace as we remember the Lord’s unmatched power, holiness and steadfast care.