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Devotional 2.13.26

 


February 13, 2026 – Lord of All 

Romans 10:12-13 – For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek; for the same Lord is Lord of all, bestowing his riches on all who call on him. For “everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” 

Scripture Reading – Proverbs 22

 

The book of Proverbs doesn’t read like most books as it doesn’t cover one topic at a time. Kathleen Nielson describes it as having a kaleidoscopic nature of wisdom in a sort of swirling format. She suggests this reflects the realities and messiness of our lives. Our days don’t unfold compartmentalized. Rather there’s a mixing, at times a chaotic messiness. Themes and issues repeat themselves throughout our days and life. This is how Proverbs reads. 

 

The author(s) circle back to various topics throughout the book, and even in chapter 22. One is the promise that the rich and the poor meet together (v. 2). However, this isn’t a promise without escalating complications. Verse 7 tells us the rich rules over the poor; verse 16 talks about the reality that the poor are oppressed; and verse 22 speaks to the realities of the poor being robbed and the afflicted being crushed.

 

Thankfully that’s not the end of the promises made. The initial statement that the rich and the poor meet together is coupled with the promise that the LORD is the Maker of them all (v. 2). There are also promises for reward for humility and fear of the LORD (v. 4), and the LORD will plead the cause of those who are robbed and crushed (v. 22). 

 

There are distinctions and separations in this world. But that’s not the case in the kingdom of God, and not how we are called to live as brothers and sisters in Christ. There is one God who is Lord of all. He is also the one who pleads our case when we are afflicted. We need only to call on the name of the Lord, Jesus, the one who came into the messiness of life in order to redeem it.  

 

Further reading: Joel 2:32; Luke 14:7-24; Galatians 3:25-29; James 2:1-13   

 

Reflection Questions:

1.     Are there distinctions or prejudices that you make that require a repentant heart?

2.     How does focusing on Jesus being Lord of all spur you toward humility and fear of the Lord?

 

Prayer: Lord, thank you for entering into the messiness of life here on earth so that I can be reconciled to you, alongside my brothers and sisters. Thank you for making a way, for setting your heart on me, and drawing me to yourself. Help me to have a humble and generous spirit toward those around me, loving others as you have loved me. Make I be a vessel of unity and harmony, removing prejudices and sin of partiality from my heart. Amen.


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