Bible Verse for Today

There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death.

—Romans 8:1-2 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

Imagine the day when we see Jesus and he says to us, "You are mine! My righteousness and glory are yours! Enter into your Father's eternal reward!"

Because we are in Christ, we don't face judgment, only...

 

In thee, O LORD, do I put my trust; let me never be ashamed: deliver me in thy righteousness.

—Psalm 31:1 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

When all the clutter is stripped away, what is your real hope?
When you push aside the diplomas, awards, accolades, and honors, what is the basis of your significance?
Only one source for hope and only one basis of significance is trustworthy. Only One endures forever! Only our Father in heaven guarantees that the significance of our...

 

Judge not, that ye be not judged. For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again.

—Matthew 7:1 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

Am I judgmental?
Can I assume I can judge another person's intent?
Am I critical and negative about the actions of others?
Jesus wants us all to realize that only he can accurately know the motivations of someone's heart. When we are harsh or bitingly critical in our judgment...

 

For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.

—Psalm 30:5 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

God has been, is, and will be the God of all comfort for both his Old Covenant and New Covenant people (Isaiah 40:1-3; 2 Corinthians 1:3-5). Even when he deals harshly with our sin and rebellion, it is for our good. God's discipline will last only a short while, and then it gives way to rejoicing and the...

 

For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones.

—Isaiah 57:15 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

Jesus' gracious and redemptive coming to earth is wholly consistent with the LORD God's nature, the one who reveals himself in the Old Testament, and fully reveals himself in...

 

And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother's eye, but considerest not the beam that is in thine own eye? Or how wilt thou say to thy brother, Let me pull out the mote out of thine eye; and, behold, a beam is in thine own eye? Thou hypocrite, first cast out the beam out of thine own eye; and then shalt thou see clearly to cast out the mote out of thy brother's eye.

—Matthew 7:3-5 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

Jesus reminds us in his Sermon on the Mount about a...

 

When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee. For I am the LORD thy God, the Holy One of Israel, thy Saviour...

—Isaiah 43:2-3 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

We must be careful. These verses are NOT promises to an individual, but to Israel, the people of God (Isaiah 43:1). God is reminding Israel that...

 

And I have declared unto them thy name, and will declare it: that the love wherewith thou hast loved me may be in them, and I in them.

—John 17:26 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

Jesus reveals God to us. That's John's Gospel in a nutshell, and his clear message in John 1:1-18. Jesus even promised that as we love each other and obey him, he is present with us, reveals himself to us, and he and the Father make their home in us (John 14:21, 23). One of the reasons Jesus does...

 

Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.

—Hebrews 13:2 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

What do you do to welcome new neighbors into your neighborhood or apartment complex?
How warmly do you personally welcome visitors at your church gatherings or in your Bible study group?
When was the last time you invited someone new from your congregation over for dinner or included them in a gathering of your Christian friends?
While...

 

Father, I will that they also, whom thou hast given me, be with me where I am; that they may behold my glory, which thou hast given me: for thou lovedst me before the foundation of the world.

—John 17:24 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

Wow, what an unbelievable collection of high-powered phrases of truth, promise, and prayer! We are a gift from the Father to Jesus. Jesus wants us to be with him in the glorious presence of God forever. Jesus wants us to see his glory and...