DAILY BRE AD READING (Published Daily by Our Daily Bread Ministries)
OCTOBER 29, 2026
READ: 1 Chronicles 16 (Focus) 12-27
MEMORY VERSE
“Let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice.”
1 Chronicles 16:10
BACKGROUND
In a film about a vigilante crime-fighting hero, the protagonist seems to be waging an impossible war. Not only is his city overrun with violence and theft, but he also discovers that the police force, court system, and public officials are corrupt.
He’s repeatedly tempted to give up on the city and leave. But our hero realizes that what people need is hope. He chooses to stay.That fictional world isn’t too different from our world. Evil is present.
Those in power will disappoint us. But thankfully God never abandons His people, no matter how dark things appear. We see evidence of this in King David’s song of praise after the ark of the covenant was moved to Jerusalem.
David exhorted his people to praise God, who “remembers His covenant forever” (1 Chronicles 16:15) and faithfully led them to the promised land (v. 18).
Despite threats from powerful enemy nations around Israel and grumbling and idolatry among its people, God “allowed no one to oppress them” (v. 21). He guided the Israelites through the desert, displaying strength (v. 11), wonders and miracles (v. 12), and righteous judgments (v. 14).
Because of God’s great love (v. 34), His people had hope for the future. The same is true today. We can trust that God won’t abandon us; He’s stronger than any evil we face.
Karen Pimpo
INSIGHT
The song in 1 Chronicles 16:8-36 celebrates the faithfulness of God. David said, “He remembers his covenant forever, the promise he made, for a thousand generations” (v. 15).
Remembering God’s faithfulness prompts him to respond in praise and prayer: “Sing to the Lord, all the earth…For great is the Lord and most worthy of praise” (vv. 23, 25).
“Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever. Cry out, ‘Save us, God our Savior; gather us and deliver us from the nations’” (vv. 34-35).
God’s faithfulness in the past inspires hope, trust, and rejoicing in the present and the future. No matter what we face today, we can trust that God is faithful.
Arthur Jackson
APPLICATION
What situation in our world seems hopeless? How do you see that God is still working?
PR’s (Pastor Richard) RE-EMPHASIS (From Today’s Post)
“Because of God’s great love, His people have hope for the future…We can trust that God won’t abandon us; He’s stronger than any evil we face.” Karem Pimpo – Adapted
PR’s TAKE
“Put not your trust in princes, in a son of man, in whom there is no salvation. When his breath departs, he returns to the earth; on that very day his plans perish. Blessed is he whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the Lord his God, who made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that is in them, who keeps faith forever…” Psalm 146: 3-6
“God’s faithfulness in the past inspires hope, trust, and rejoicing in the present and the future. No matter what we face today, we can trust that God is faithful.” Arthur Jackson
PRAYER
Heavenly Father, I’ve heard of Your great faithfulness to keep Your promises through many generations. I trust You to do it again.
TODAY’S HYMN/WORSHIP/PRAISE/GOSPEL SONG
“STAND UP STAND UP FOR JESUS”
Stand up, stand up for Jesus,
Ye soldiers of the cross;
Lift high His royal banner,
It must not suffer loss.
From vict’ry unto vict’ry
His army shall He lead,
Till ev’ry foe is vanquished,
And Christ is Lord indeed.
Stand up, stand up for Jesus,
The trumpet call obey;
Forth to the mighty conflict,
In this His glorious day.
Ye that are brave now serve him
Against unnumbered foes;
Let courage rise with danger,
And strength to strength oppose.
Stand up, stand up for Jesus,
Stand in His strength alone;
The arm of flesh will fail you,
Ye dare not trust your own.
Put on the gospel armor,
Each piece put on with prayer;
Where duty calls or danger,
Be never wanting there.
Stand up, stand up for Jesus,
The strife will not be long;
This day the noise of battle,
The next the victor’s song.
To him who over-cometh
A crown of life shall be;
They with the King of Glory
Shall reign eternally.
