Bible Verse for Today

Unto thee, O God, do we give thanks, unto thee do we give thanks: for that thy name is near thy wondrous works declare.

—Psalm 75:1 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

"What a wonderful God we serve!" More than just the words of a song, these words are true beyond our understanding. To be so powerful, vast, and marvelous yet still know and bless us with his personal attention and care is beyond understanding. Yet God sent Jesus to remind us that he is not only God Almighty but...

 

Learn to do well; seek judgment, relieve the oppressed, judge the fatherless, plead for the widow.

—Isaiah 1:17 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

We find it easy to be incensed when wrong is done to a friend. We are ready to fight injustice when someone we love has been wronged. However, God reminds us that our worship means little if we do not also protect those who are weak, marginalized, oppressed, and forgotten. It's not just our friends who need our help; it's also those...

 

He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he.

—Proverbs 14:21 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

God has been so gracious to us! Think of all the different ways he has blessed us — some financially, others with great opportunities for service, others with deep personal relationships that are eternal, and for all of us, the promise of life with him. But what will we do with these blessings? Will we hoard them, hide them, and keep them...

 

O give thanks unto the LORD, for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.

—Psalm 107:1 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

What do we have that won't wear out, break, die, go out of style, or ever need repair? We can rejoice and give thanks because our life and future are tied to the Eternal Father, the creator of the heavens and maker of our world. Not only is God good, but he is also good to us. But more than just being good, he is loving, and his love will not wear out...

 

Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time: Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.

—1 Peter 5:6-7 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

In a universe so incomparably vast and so marvelously diverse, we can be paralyzed by our insignificance and impotence in the face of such staggering enormity. But in moments of simple faith, we can be calmed by our reverence and dependence on the Creator and Sustainer of such...

 

Let him that is taught in the word communicate unto him that teacheth in all good things.

—Galatians 6:6 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

Yes, some so-called "church leaders" take advantage of God's flock and misuse God's money. Church leaders who abuse God's people are tragic and shameful. Many of God's genuine servants minister with few economic resources or financial support. While God never promised ministers of the Word economic wealth, he does remind us that our care...

 

Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you.

—Hebrews 13:17 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

We often fail to realize that one of the best ways we can improve Kingdom leadership is by being better followers. Kingdom leadership means that leaders must answer to God for how they have led. Kingdom citizenship means...

 

Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.

—Romans 12:9 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

Genuine love involves hate. Genuine love means that we hate evil. We detest it creeping into our hearts and ruining our relationships. We abhor its effects on those we love. We are repelled by the eternal destruction it causes in those whose lives are tender, weak, or wavering. So the best thing we can do for those we love is to cling to...

 

Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God.

—Ephesians 5:21 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

Worship on Sunday can be inspiring and uplifting. Worship in everyday life can be exhilarating. Worship in our relationships can be transformational. But such worship always requires that we give up our own ways, our own wills, and our own wants and learn to live for another. If we truly live with Christ Jesus as our Lord, we will live as he did; we will submit to others...

 

But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ.

—Ephesians 4:15 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

Truthful words are accurate. Words spoken in love can be a blessing. But truth spoken in love is redemptive: this kind of speech blesses those who hear it and matures those who speak it. While speaking the truth in love is often not easy, it's worth it! Look at God and see how painful it was to speak his Word in love by sending...