Our Daily Bread Today 19 January 2026 | From Every Nation
OUR DAILY BREAD DEVOTIONAL MESSAGE FOR THE FAMILY – 19TH JANUARY 2026
Read Our Daily Bread Devotional for January 19, 2026 — A powerful word of hope and empowerment to start your day. Discover today’s message, scripture, and reflection for spiritual strength.
Our Daily Bread Today 19 January 2026 Devotional
Topic: From Every Nation
Bible in a Year: Genesis 46-48; Matthew 13:1-30
Bible Verse: God does not show favoritism but accepts from every nation the one who fears him and does what is right. Acts 10:34-35
Today’s Scripture: Acts 10:30-35,39-43
Insight: In Acts 10, Peter’s response to God’s command contrasts with that of the prophet Jonah. God commanded both the wayward prophet and Peter to take His words to non-Jewish people. Jonah fled by way of Joppa so that he didn’t have to obey (Jonah 1:3), but Peter, while in Joppa, listened and headed straight to Cornelius (Acts 10:23-24). Jonah responded to God’s outpouring of compassion with anger (Jonah 4:1), but Peter allowed his heart and mind to change in light of God’s acceptance of the outsider (Acts 10:34, 44-48). Believers in Jesus are called to love everyone without favoritism, for we’re all made in the image of God. By: Jed Ostoich
Our Daily Bread Today 19 January 2026 Devotional Message
London is a cosmopolitan city, with people from many nations living side by side. This coming together of people from around the world can bring richness—including amazing food—but also challenges. For instance, I was saddened that friends from one European country felt they were the least respected in London because their country had been admitted to the European Union more recently. They felt overlooked, blamed for problems, and resented for the jobs they secured.
Since God doesn’t show favoritism, neither should we. He breaks down barriers between people. We see His Spirit at work in Peter’s vision while praying on the rooftop, and how Peter was called to minister to Cornelius, a God-fearing gentile. God helped Peter evaluate the Jewish regulations about not associating with gentiles. The apostle listened and went to Cornelius’ home to share the good news of Jesus. He said, “I now realize how true it is that God does not show favoritism but accepts from every nation the one who fears him and does what is right” (Acts 10:34-35).
Those who follow Jesus are called to love and serve all those who are made in the image of Christ. Part of that mission is to not to show favoritism for people from certain nations or with particular skin colors. May we learn to seek justice and to defend the oppressed as God guides us (Isaiah 1:17). By: Amy Boucher Pye
Reflect & Pray
Why do you think God breaks down barriers between people of different nations? How could you speak out for the oppressed?
Dear God, please help me make a difference for You in my community.
