DAILY BREAD READING (Published Daily by Our Daily Bread Ministries)
NOVEMBER 8, 2026
READ: 1 Timothy 6 (Focus vs. 17-19)
MEMORY VERSE
“Command them to . . . be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share.” 1 Timothy 6:18
BACKGROUND
Ross-on-Wye is a scenic town in Herefordshire, England. Marked by its high church spire and old market house, a hilltop park provides a stunning view of the nearby River Wye. As you wander Ross’ streets, one name stands out: John Kyrle.
Born in 1637 to a wealthy family, John put his inheritance to good use. He built that hilltop park not for himself but for the community—an uncommon act at the time.
He made a promenade along the river for public enjoyment, brought running water to the town, funded schools, sponsored apprenticeships for the unemployed, opened his home to the poor, and distributed bread from the market house.
As a longtime worshiper at Ross’ church, I wonder if today’s Scripture passage had anything to do with Kyrle’s philanthropy so many years ago. In those verses, Paul counsels the well-off in Timothy’s church to avoid taking pride in their wealth but instead to use it to do good (1 Timothy 6:17-18).
While other lords built grand manors full of exotic possessions, Kyrle amassed heavenly treasure by investing in others (v. 19).
Each of us has a certain amount of time, talent, and resources at our disposal, which we are called to use well. Whether a little or a lot, John Kyrle can be an example to us as we glorify God by investing in others’ lives.
Sheridan Voysey
INSIGHT
The command to “be rich in good deeds” (1 Timothy 6:18) isn’t just for those who are “rich in this present world” (v. 17).
The first reference to good deeds in the New Testament appears in the teaching of Jesus: “Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven” (Matthew 5:16).
While our standing with God isn’t based on what we do (Ephesians 2:8-9), we’ve been “created . . . to do good works” (v. 10) because God has graciously saved us. The apostle Paul also spoke about “good deeds” (things that benefit people and honor God) when writing to Titus.
Believers are to be “eager to do what is good” (Titus 2:14), to be “ready to do . . . good” (3:1), and to “devote themselves to doing what is good” (v. 8).
We honor God when we use our God-given resources to invest in the lives of others.
Arthur Jackson
APPLICATION
What amount of time, talent, and resources do you have right now? Where could you “invest” them in your community to God’s glory?
PR’s (Pastor Richard) RE-EMPHASIS (From Today’s Post)
“Each of us has a certain amount of time, talent, and resources (treasure) at our disposal, which we are called to use well. Whether a little or a lot…we glorify God by investing in others’ lives.”
PR’s TAKE
“…and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that He said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’” Acts 20:35
“How far that little candle throws its beams! So shines a good deed in a weary world.” William Shakespeare
“We are blessed to be a BLESSING.”
PRAYER
“Dear God, please show me how to steward what I have to bless others.”
TODAY’S HYMN/WORSHIP/PRAISE/GOSPEL SONG
“A BEAUTIFUL LIFE”
Each day I’ll do a golden deed,
By helping those who are in need;
My life on earth is but a span,
And so I’ll do the best I can,
To be a child of God each day,
My light must shine along the way;
I’ll sing His praise while ages roll
And strive to help some troubled soul.
The only life that will endure,
Is one that’s kind and good and pure;
And so for God I’ll take my stand,
Each day I’ll lend a helping hand.
I’ll help someone in time of need,
And journey on with rapid speed;
I’ll help the sick and poor and weak,
And words of kindness to them speak.
While going down life’s weary road,
I’ll try to lift some trav’ler’s load;
I’ll try to turn the night today,
Make flowers bloom along the way.
Life’s evening sun is sinking low,
A few more days and I must go,
To meet the deeds that I have done,
Where there will be no setting sun.
