DAILY BREAD READING (Published Daily by Our Daily Bread Ministries)
AUGUST 4, 2026
READ: Hebrews 1 (Focus vs. 7-14)
MEMORY VERSE
“Are not all angels ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation?” Hebrews 1:14
BACKGROUND
When commercial fisherman Scott Thompson fell out of his boat one moonless night in the Santa Barbara Channel off the California coast, he didn’t know if he’d survive.
He swam hard after the boat, but the motor was running and he couldn’t reach it. So he attempted to swim to a distant oil platform in the darkness. Beginning to lose hope, Thompson heard a splash in the cold water near him.
A harbor seal swam with him for a while, nudging him along toward the platform. Five hours later, Thompson completed the long swim and described the seal as “an angel” sent to help him.
The writer of the book of Hebrews describes angels as “ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation” (Hebrews 1:14).
The passage highlights the greatness of Jesus and emphasizes that angels—wonderful and glorious beings that they are—exist to further His purposes in saving us. Jesus sustains “all things by his powerful word” (v. 3).
All around us is an unseen reality in which God sends angels to aid those who have gladly received the good news of Jesus. Sometimes our nights may be long, and we may wonder if we can keep going. But He’ll always give us the help we need—help that will nudge us on in Him.
James Banks
INSIGHT
Hebrews says that angels are “ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation” (1:14). They were created by God to worship and praise Him (v. 6), to serve as messengers (Revelation 1:1), and to protect His people (Psalm 68:17).
In 2 Kings 6, when the Arameans surrounded the Israelites, the prophet Elisha reassured his frightened servant, “Don’t be afraid… Those who are with us are more than those who are with them” (v. 16).
The servant’s eyes were opened, and he “saw the hills full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha” (v. 17)—a vast army of angels.
Psalm 91:11-12 says, “He will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways.” Today, no matter what we’re going through, we can be assured that God loves and cares for us and will provide the help we need.
Alyson Kieda
APPLICATION
In what ways has God sent you unexpected help? How might He use you to help others today?
PR’s (Pastor Richard) RE-EMPHASIS (From Today’s
Post)
“All around us is an unseen reality in which God sends angels to aid those who have gladly received the good news of Jesus. Sometimes our nights may be long, and we may wonder if we can keep going. But He’ll always give us the help we need—help that will nudge us on in Him.”
PR’s TAKE
“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.” Psalm 46:1
Because He is Sovereign, we cannot dictate to Him; how, from where and when His help comes. Pr
PRAYER
“I praise You today, loving God, knowing that because You sustain all things, I’ll one day be able to praise You forever!”
TODAY’S HYMN/WORSHIP/PRAISE/GOSPEL SONG”
“GOD HELP ME” Unspoken
When I’m at my end, tears pouring down
And I can’t see past what’s in front of me now
When it’s all too much for this heart to take
There’s one name I call, one prayer that I pray
God help me now
Feels like there’s no way out
But Jesus, You’re faithful and able
And You’ve never once let me down
God help me now
No matter the pain my heart may feel
No wound cuts too deep for Your love to heal
So when fear comes to find me and doubts start to grow
I lift up my eyes, I know just where to go
God help me now
Feels like there’s no way out…
No one else (No one else)
No one else (No one else)
Has the power that’s in Your name
Nowhere else (Nowhere else)
Nowhere else (Nowhere else)
Can I run to and be saved
God help me now
Feels like there’s no way out
But Jesus, You’re faithful and able
And You’ve never once let me down, ooh
God help me now
God help me now
