Bible Verse for Today

And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who hath enabled me, for that he counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry.

—1 Timothy 1:12 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

We minister by grace. We are saved and made holy by God's grace given us by Jesus. We are declared righteous and blameless before God because of the grace of Jesus. We are given spiritual gifts to use in ministry for the Church because of the grace of Jesus. We are given strength from the Holy Spirit to...

 

And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever.

—1 John 2:17 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

So much of what we pursue is fleeting. Once we acquire it, we try to preserve it! Why? Because we know it will soon be gone. God has promised us that just as he is eternal and will live forever, so are those who pursue a relationship with him and are committed to his will. So, let's look at how we spend our time, money, and...

 

Thy testimonies are very sure: holiness becometh thine house, O LORD, for ever.

—Psalm 93:5 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

So many of the material things we pursue are temporary. Their usefulness lasts only months, or at most, only a few short years. Even our lives, and the lives of those we love, are short. The defining quality of God's character, holiness,* is forever — "for endless days." So as we build our lives, let's construct them on a secure foundation, the...

 

He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil.

—1 John 3:8 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

John presents us with two truths — one hard and the other liberating:

1. The person who CONTINUES* to live a life caught up in sin has been co-opted and deceived by the devil's influence in their lives.
2. The Son of God came to destroy all that the...

 

Woe unto them that seek deep to hide their counsel from the LORD, and their works are in the dark, and they say, Who seeth us? and who knoweth us?

—Isaiah 29:15 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

Aren't we so very silly sometimes! We hide what we've done and what we're planning from the LORD. Of course, we're only fooling ourselves. At first glance, God's knowing our plans and seeing our actions may feel threatening. But after a bit of time to think it through, isn't it nice...

 

Even from the days of your fathers ye are gone away from mine ordinances, and have not kept them. Return unto me, and I will return unto you, saith the LORD of hosts. But ye said, Wherein shall we return?

—Malachi 3:7 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

In times of horror and disaster, people routinely ask, "Where is God in all of this?" In reality, we often leave God at the periphery of our lives and look for him only when we are desperate and have no other options. We make...

 

And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it.

—Colossians 2:15 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

Crucifixion was so hideous, so inhumane, and vile that the words "crucify" (σταυρόω) and "cross" (σταυρός) were not considered appropriate in polite speech in Greek and Roman culture. Crucifixion was reserved for the scum of society who were considered a threat to the government. Jesus endured this hideous death. But what...

 

Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise.

—Proverbs 20:1 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

Rather than spending millions on ad campaigns filled with bright lights, leggy blondes, fast cars, and handsome young studs like the alcohol industry does, God simply states the plain truth: We are unwise to be in bondage to anything that makes us look foolish, that destructively incites our passions, and that opens us up to temptation. If...

 

But whoso keepeth his word, in him verily is the love of God perfected: hereby know we that we are in him. He that saith he abideth in him ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked.

—1 John 2:5-6 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

Do you want to know who walks with Jesus daily? Look for folks whose lives resemble Jesus' life! The apostle Paul describes it as having "the aroma of Christ" (2 Corinthians 2:14-17). Do you want to walk with Jesus? Do you want to...

 

For whosoever shall give you a cup of water to drink in my name, because ye belong to Christ, verily I say unto you, he shall not lose his reward.

—Mark 9:41 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

This simple and straightforward passage cuts two ways: First, we are blessed when we bless God's children, even if the blessing is simple. Second, we can rejoice when others do the simplest things to bless us in Jesus' name because we receive the kindness and grace of others, and then...