OUR DAILY BREAD TODAY 25 September 2026 | Acts of Devotion
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OUR DAILY BREAD TODAY 25 September 2026 | Acts of Devotion
OUR DAILY BREAD DEVOTIONAL MESSAGE FOR THE FAMILY – 25TH SEPTEMBER 2026
Read Our Daily Bread Devotional for September 25, 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 25 September 2026 Today’s Devotional
Topic: Acts of Devotion
Bible Verse: The other events of Josiah’s reign and his acts of devotion . . . are written in the book of the kings of Israel and Judah. 2 Chronicles 35:26-27
Today’s Scripture
2 Chronicles 35:20-27
Today’s Insights
In addition to authoring Jeremiah, the longest book in the Bible, the prophet Jeremiah also wrote the book of Lamentations, a record of his mourning over the fall of Jerusalem to Nebuchadnezzar and the Babylonians. In 2 Chronicles 35:20-27, we’re told that Jeremiah was also a songwriter, and the songs mentioned were tributes to Josiah, the king of Judah (v. 25). We don’t need to be songwriters, however, to honor the memories of those who’ve gone before us. We can encourage others as we share our memories of them. And we also receive comfort ourselves when we privately reflect on their acts of devotion to Jesus.
Today’s Devotion
Like all early departures from this life, Joe’s death shocked those who knew him. Just before he died, he’d begun making poor decisions. Now this husband, father, coach, and youth leader would no longer be there for those who’d relied on him.
It’s easy to focus on Joe’s recent bad choices. Yet when his daughter spoke at his funeral, she rightly highlighted how her dad, though flawed like all of us, had served Jesus with his life.
We find something similar in the story of Judah’s King Josiah. When Egypt’s King Necho mounted a military offensive against Babylon, Josiah foolishly “marched out to meet him in battle” (2 Chronicles 35:20). Necho had no intention of attacking Judah (v. 21), and Josiah’s intervention ignored “God’s command” (v. 22). It cost him his life (vv. 23-24).
Though Josiah finished unwisely, the prophet Jeremiah “composed laments for Josiah” (v. 25). The story concludes, “The other events of Josiah’s reign and his acts of devotion . . . are written in the book of the kings of Israel and Judah” (vv. 26-27). Acts of devotion. A timely epitaph for an untimely death.
It’s good to ponder the apostle Paul’s words: “There is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus” (Romans 8:1). As we consider how our heavenly Father sees us in Christ, it’s easy to recall the acts of devotion done by His children who’ve left us.
Reflect & Pray
Who have you lost to death? What acts of devotion might you recall in memory of them?
Thank You, heavenly Father, that You see Your children in Christ. For further study, read The Oldest Theology: Jesus’s Victory over Adam’s Curse at odbm.org.
