Today we discuss Jesus, his sacrifice, his selflessness and putting ourselves in his shoes (oops, sandals!)

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Our Daily Bread 7-24-2020

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Daniel Robison's Input on Today's Devotion

How many of us would have done it?  I'm guessing not too many.  Put yourself in Jesus's shoes (or sandals would be more appropriate).  God comes to you and says, "Here's how we can save the human race." and he tells Jesus his plan.  A human sacrifice?  One time for all?  And who's it going to be?  WOW!  What a load to bear.  And to imagine growing up Christ knew what he was going to have to go through.  Yet he still took time to save the lost, heal the sick and even raise the dead.

Even in his last days he healed a soldiers ear and cared for the thief on the cross.  The selfless acts of Jesus were like no others.  And the amazing thing is that he did it all just for you and me.  Now that's love.  Love that we will never be able to duplicate.  Even the term Christian, which means Christ-like, is something that we may strive for but we will never reach.  Just remember that Christ died for each and every one of us so that we may have a personal relationship with him.  God has a special plan for your life.  Turn to him today and turn from the evil and desires that the world puts in front of you.  Get on God's track and you'll feel so much better.

Thank you for listening and be sure to tell all your friends about our podcast.  If you haven’t done so be sure to download the Our Daily Bread App and I look forward to joining you Monday going over God’s Word together. Until then this is Daniel Robison saying may God give you a special blessing today!  Join us Monday as we discuss Cultivating God's Word.

Today we discuss the movie The End with Burt Reynolds and our daily talks with God.

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Our Daily Bread 7-23-2020

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Daniel Robison's Input on Today's Devotion

Silly as it sounds, after reading today's devotion about Malcolm Muggeridge trying to drown himself in the ocean then turning back I keep seeing the end of the movie The End with Burt Reynolds.  Throughout the whole movie he tries to kill himself and in the end he tries to drown himself when, at that final moment, he realizes he has so much to live for and asks God for help and starts making promises to God.  "If you save me I will give 50% of my earnings to the church."  The comical part of the ending is the closer he gets to the shore his promises to God fade because he now feels he doesn't need God any more.  He can do it on his own.

While the way this plays out makes you laugh, our turning to God only during desperate times is anything but funny.  We should spend time with God every day.  Similar to what you and I are doing right now.  God wants a relationship with us.  That is why he put us here in the first place.  And for us to only turn to him when we need him, that hurts him I'm sure.  Have you ever had a friend or relative that only called you when they needed your help?  Being a computer geek I've had that happen many times.  I'd see the phone number and think, "Well, they've got a computer question for me."  And sure enough, that's what it was.  Talk to God today and don't ask him for anything, just say hello and thank you.

Thank you for listening and be sure to tell all your friends about our podcast.  If you haven’t done so be sure to download the Our Daily Bread App and I look forward to joining you tomorrow going over God’s Word together. Until then this is Daniel Robison saying may God give you a special blessing today!  Join us tomorrow as we discuss His Scars.

Today we discuss the 2019 Men's Rally and God's saving grace.

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Our Daily Bread 7-22-2020

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Daniel Robison's Input on Today's Devotion

In 2019 we held a Men's Rally in Youngstown, Ohio.  One of the speakers there was Michael Vick.   Michael was known for his talent as a quarterback in the NFL but more known for his illegal dog fighting ring that he ran.  If you listen to Michael's story you realize that he had that moment where he turned to God and turned all of his sins over to God and accepted Jesus as his personal Lord and Savior.  He has now done more for the animal community than most of us have and has truly repented and turned from his evil ways.  

What Michael did was horrible, he'll admit it.  But salvation is not just for the good people (and as Jesus said, there is no one good except God himself).  There are so many people that are not willing to forgive Michael for the sins that he committed.  I'm sure he's glad that he doesn't need their approval.  Only God knows the heart and after hearing his testimony I am convinced that the Lord has wiped away all of his sins and cleansed his soul.  Michael is now a child of God.

God took another murder and used him to write much of the New Testament.  We know him as Paul but you read his story in the book of Acts where he started out Saul of Tarsus.  If God can take a murder of Christians and use him to write his word and a dog killer and turn him to an animal activist and a great witness there is hope for us all.  No matter what you have done God can clean the slate and welcome you in to his family.  I hope if you are struggling today that you ask Jesus in to your life and turn all your sins over to him.

Thank you for listening and be sure to tell all your friends about our podcast.  If you haven’t done so be sure to download the Our Daily Bread App and I look forward to joining you tomorrow going over God’s Word together. Until then this is Daniel Robison saying may God give you a special blessing today!  Join us tomorrow as we discuss A Glimmer on the Sea.

Today we discuss who's signature is more valuable than anyone else's?

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Our Daily Bread 7-21-2020

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Daniel Robison's Input on Today's Devotion

Can I have your autograph?  Some of you may have heard those words before, others of you are probably glad you haven't.  When someone asks for your autograph they are putting you on a higher level. Almost like saying, "I want to remember you forever and this scribble you are about to give me is worth something." and they might be right.  James Dean's autograph has brought in a whopping $23,320 with Bruce Lee following a close second at $15,547.  But even Bruce Lee and James Dean had to know Jesus and accept him to get in to heaven.

You see when it comes down to it no matter your status in life and no matter how famous you are or how much money your signature will bring in there is only one signature that is worth your life and that is Christ's signature on your heart.  Jesus bought you with a price and wants a relationship with you today.  If you haven't made that decision yet what are you waiting for?  Life with Christ is easier because you have him to lean on.  The troubles may still be there but now you will have a comforter to be there when you need him and even when you don't.  Come to Jesus today!

Thank you for listening and be sure to tell all your friends about our podcast.  If you haven’t done so be sure to download the Our Daily Bread App and I look forward to joining you tomorrow going over God’s Word together. Until then this is Daniel Robison saying may God give you a special blessing today!  Join us tomorrow as we discuss A Wide, Sweeping Grace.

Today we discuss glow-in-the-dark shirts and the light of the world.

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Our Daily Bread 7-17-2020

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Daniel Robison's Input on Today's Devotion

When I was growing up I remember getting toys or shirts or other things that glowed in the dark.  Well, as kids go, we have the patience of....... kids really don't have patience.  They want everything now and when I would get anything that glowed in the dark I wanted to see it happen now.  But how was I supposed to do that?  Well, until we put the addition on our house it wasn't easy, but after we did I knew right were to go.  Our bathroom.  You see before the addition there was a window in our bathroom but after we put the addition on there was no widow.  So I would go in there, close all the doors and shut of the light and wella, my toy, shirt, etc would glow.

We need the darkness, if for not other reason than to help us appreciate the light.  Jesus is the light of the world.  During these dark times when the world seems almost upside-down we need the light of the world to bring it back.  And unlike my glow-in-the-dark items that only shed light central to it's location, Christ sheds his light throughout the world.  If you feel frustrated with the darkness of the world today turn to the light, Jesus Christ. 

Thank you for listening and be sure to tell all your friends about our podcast.  If you haven’t done so be sure to download the Our Daily Bread App and I look forward to joining you Monday going over God’s Word together. Until then this is Daniel Robison saying may God give you a special blessing today!  Join us Monday as we discuss How to Wait.

Today we discuss surrendering your all to Jesus, even if it costs you a Sunday afternoon.

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Our Daily Bread 7-16-2020

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Daniel Robison's Input on Today's Devotion

All to Jesus, I surrender, all to him I freely give.  I surrender all.  One of my favorite hymns to sing and one that is so hard to do in real life.  As Christians we like to pick and choose what areas God can have total control over.  God, you can have my Sunday, at least up to one o'clock in the afternoon because that's when football starts.  God you can have 10% of my money but I'm trying to save up for that down payment for a new car.  God, you can have all of my time, unless something better comes up.

When Jesus told the rich man to sell everything he had and follow him the man turned and walked away.  Yet the widow threw her last coin in the collection plate.  It's all where our heart is and where your priorities lie.  Examine your heart today and see if you need to make some adjustments in your life.  Abraham was willing to sacrifice his son, are you willing to at least sacrifice your Sunday afternoon?

Thank you for listening and be sure to tell all your friends about our podcast.  If you haven’t done so be sure to download the Our Daily Bread App and I look forward to joining you tomorrow going over God’s Word together. Until then this is Daniel Robison saying may God give you a special blessing today!  Join us tomorrow as we discuss Light in the Dark.

Today we discuss our grandchildren, Izzy and Noah, and treasuring the moments God gives us.

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Our Daily Bread 7-15-2020

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Daniel Robison's Input on Today's Devotion

Grandchildren!  When I think of the title today this is who I think of.  My beautiful and rambunctious granddaughter Izzy and my awesome bundle of joy Noah.  If you have grandkids you know exactly what I'm talking about.  Today's title is Treasure the Moments and it's crazy but Sue and I seem to notice every little thing that our grandchildren do.  Every small thing is a miracle to us and they are a blessing beyond anything we can imagine.  Why is that?

I remember our kids being that age but don't remember being in such awe of them.  Is it because we've matured?  (Not really because if you know us you know that we are still as crazy and childish as we were when we were in our 20s).  I don't know what it is or why it is but our grandchildren are almost like an addiction to us.  If we go a couple days without seeing them we start getting the shakes.  We have to see them!  We go into grandkid withdrawals.  I am so thankful that we live close and not to far away from both our kids and grandchildren.  I couldn't imagine them living across the country.  But I'm rambling.  I guess my point today is we treasure the moments a lot more with our grandchildren than we did with our children.

Today look at the world with an open eye and be more observant and treasure each and every one of God's blessings.

Thank you for listening and be sure to tell all your friends about our podcast.  If you haven’t done so be sure to download the Our Daily Bread App and I look forward to joining you tomorrow going over God’s Word together. Until then this is Daniel Robison saying may God give you a special blessing today!  Join us tomorrow as we discuss Costly Joy.

Today we discuss a mistake on my trumpet and humbling yourself before God.

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Our Daily Bread 7-14-2020

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Daniel Robison's Input on Today's Devotion

We used to have a New Year's Eve party at our church.  A place for the sober to go and ring in the new year as we worshiped and I remember one year we all sat in a big circle and shared our talents.  I was playing trumpet at the time and had only been doing it for a short while.  Typical of how I was and still am to a certain degree, I didn't practice the song I was going to play until the last minute.  When it finally came time to play I picked up my horn, started playing and chipped a note.  Was it that bad?  I stopped, tears began to build up as I put the horn back to my lips and finished the song without one more error.

I learned a couple valuable lessons that day.  One, never stop your performance because of a mistake and two, practice until it's near perfect.  I also learned not to be embarrassed because you made a mistake.  Everyone does and mistakes are just going to happen.  It's how you react to them that makes all the difference in the world.  Making mistakes show us that we're human and that's why we need to rely on God.  When you are arrogant and you think you are perfect, that is when the fall comes.  God wants us to be humble and come to his throne with a heart that we need him.  We can't do it alone.  And no matter how great you feel today remember, without him we can do nothing.

Thank you for listening and be sure to tell all your friends about our podcast.  If you haven’t done so be sure to download the Our Daily Bread App and I look forward to joining you tomorrow going over God’s Word together. Until then this is Daniel Robison saying may God give you a special blessing today!  Join us tomorrow as we discuss Treasure the Moments.

Today we discuss the glory of God and our relationship with him.

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Our Daily Bread 7-13-2020

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Daniel Robison's Input on Today's Devotion

The glory of God and his Majesty are simple to find.  Just wait for the sun to go down on a clear night and look up.  It says that he placed every star.  How wonderful is that.  When we realize that God created it all and still has time for a personal relationship with us, now that's amazing.  Why anyone would want to turn from such a loving God.  Someone who is all knowing, ever present and yet still has time for us.  Let's take it a step further, sacrificed his only begotten son for us.  No greater love has any man than this, that he lay down his life for a friend.

And to think that people are willing to throw their relationship with God away for their own selfish and self centered reasons just amazes me.  You can have a personal relationship with God and you say, "No thanks.  I'd rather do this so I feel better temporarily." or "That's OK, I'm fine on my own."  Folks, if that's you, you're missing out on the whole purpose you were put on this earth in the first place.

Isn't it time to stop running from God?  Turn to him today and open up that relationship.  

Thank you for listening and be sure to tell all your friends about our podcast.  If you haven’t done so be sure to download the Our Daily Bread App and I look forward to joining you tomorrow going over God’s Word together. Until then this is Daniel Robison saying may God give you a special blessing today!  Join us tomorrow as we discuss Playing the Fool.

Today we discuss Paul and Silas in prison.  What would you have done.

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Our Daily Bread 7-10-2020

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Daniel Robison's Input on Today's Devotion

What would you have done? That's the question I always ask myself when I read the story of Paul and Silas in prison.  First I probably wouldn't have been singing and praising God when I was locked up in shackles just being beaten and stripped of my clothes.  I would have probably been sitting there wondering, "Why me? I'm trying to do your will and this is the thanks I get?"

Next comes the earthquake that shakes the shackles off and causes all of the prison doors to open (which wouldn't have happened because I wouldn't have been praising God.)  After that earthquake I would have been saying to my buddy, "Let's go.  God did this for a reason let's get out of here.  PRAISE GOD! (Yeah, now I'm praising God!)  But Paul had other ideas.  To bring the guard and his whole family to Christ.  Interesting that even before Paul met the jailers family he knew they would be saved because Paul told the guard that.  You have to wonder if God told Paul and Silas, "Stick around, there's some work that needs done.  Salvation is coming to the guard and  his family and you are the ones that will help him with that." 

What would you have done?  Today, ask God to help you see the big picture and outside of yourself.

Thank you for listening and be sure to tell all your friends about our podcast.  If you haven’t done so be sure to download the Our Daily Bread App and I look forward to joining you Monday going over God’s Word together. Until then this is Daniel Robison saying may God give you a special blessing today!  Join us Monday as we discuss Look Up!