May 14th, 25: Christ Fills the Gaps: Lessons from Chronicles, Thessalonians, and Daily Prayer

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TODAY'S EPISODE:

Welcome to the Daily Radio Bible! In today’s episode, host Hunter walks with us through day 135 of our journey in the scriptures, exploring 1 Chronicles chapters 22–24 and 1 Thessalonians 3. Join Hunter as he reflects on David’s preparations for the Temple, the organization of worship, and the encouragement Paul gives to the Thessalonian church. We’ll consider what it means for God to fill the gaps in our lives—those places that feel unfinished or empty—and how Christ is the one who brings fullness where we need it most. Along with our scripture readings, you’re invited into heartfelt prayer and thoughtful reflection, all wrapped in daily encouragement. Whether you’re new to the Bible or have been reading for years, there’s something here for you as we seek to walk slowly in God’s presence and let His love overflow.

TODAY'S DEVOTION:

Christ fills the gaps.

That’s what Paul says in verse 10: “Night and day, we pray earnestly for you, asking God to let us see you again to fill the gaps in your faith.” This is the walk of discipleship: to recognize that God has filled what was absent and lacking. So much of our life gets lost in the gaps, lost in the lie of God’s absence, and God’s separation—the lie that creates all kinds of problems, all kinds of divisions, addictions, and neuroses.

But our discipleship is about God filling us in those places—places we thought would be forever empty. The gaps, those unfinished areas in our life, can be filled. But filling is a process, and faith is a walk. And the destination is Him—the one who fills all things with Himself.

There’s a day coming up on the church calendar called the Day of Ascension, when we remember that Jesus ascended in His resurrected human body to sit at the side of His Father, having accomplished and created for us our completed life, our full life in Him. Today, we can walk with Him and allow the Spirit to open our eyes even more to the fullness that is ours in Christ. Christ fills the gaps, and He will fill all things with Himself.

And the prayer of my heart is that I will begin to live into the reality of what is true about God and about myself in Christ. That’s a prayer that I have for my family, for my wife and my daughters and my son. And that’s a prayer that I have for you.

May it be so.

TODAY'S PRAYERS:

Lord of life, you have awakened me again to the gift of this day. You go before me, walk beside me, and dwell within me. Let me walk slowly in your presence. May I resist the hurried spirit of this world and instead breathe deep of your peace. Open my eyes to beauty, my ears to your voice, and my heart to the quiet work of grace. Help me not to strive, but to abide, not to achieve, but to receive. Today, let my words carry your kindness. My actions reflect your mercy.
My thoughts be anchored in your truth, that I am yours, and you are with me.

Amen.

And now as our Lord has taught us, we are bold to pray:
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever and ever. Amen.

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