Bible Verse for Today

Of how much sorer punishment, suppose ye, shall he be thought worthy, who hath trodden under foot the Son of God, and hath counted the blood of the covenant, wherewith he was sanctified, an unholy thing, and hath done despite unto the Spirit of grace?

—Hebrews 10:29 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

We often look at the swift and dramatic discipline and punishment God used with his people in the Old Testament and are struck by its severity. The Holy Spirit reminds us that...

 

The hope of the righteous shall be gladness: but the expectation of the wicked shall perish.

—Proverbs 10:28 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

Good news! When we seek righteousness, justice, holiness, mercy, and godliness, our future is full of joy. Don't let the darkness around you steal away the glorious dawn of joy that even now has begun to appear.

My Prayer...​

Father, please forgive me for the times I've grown depressed and melancholy over the condition of my...

 

But the children of Belial said, How shall this man save us? And they despised him, and brought him no presents. But he held his peace.

—1 Samuel 10:27 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

Some folks didn't want Saul to serve them as King because of his simple background and non-aristocratic family history. So often, we tend to do the same thing today — label people and discount their ability to lead God's people or serve in God's Kingdom because of their heritage or past. God...

 

For the earth is the Lord's, and the fulness thereof.

—1 Corinthians 10:26 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

When we talk about giving to God, or to the work of God, we must remember that it is all his. He doesn't need our gifts to do his work. On the other hand, we do need to share the blessings he has entrusted to us. What we 'have' isn't really ours; it's all his, entrusted to us to be put into useful service to others for God's work and God's glory.

My Prayer...​

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Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.

—Hebrews 10:25 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

"Going to church" isn't very attractive to many folks. This reality shouldn't surprise us. Doing things as an act of discipline isn't very popular and often isn't easy. Plus, doing things for others isn't always something that fills our hearts with joy. The Holy Spirit's...

 

O LORD, correct me, but with judgment; not in thine anger, lest thou bring me to nothing.

—Jeremiah 10:24 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

I love a request that a good friend regularly makes of the Lord: "Humble me gently, Father." Transformation is hard work and requires even more patience on God's part than it does on our part. We thank God for his grace which lets us admit our sin and yet still come into his holy and awesome presence. Thankfully he doesn't treat us as we...

 

All things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but all things edify not. Let no man seek his own, but every man another's wealth.

—1 Corinthians 10:23-24 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

Freedom is a wonderful gift! Freedom in Christ is greater than any other kind of freedom. God entrusts it to us. But, we don't want to use our freedom to impinge on someone else's freedom. We don't want our liberty to cause others to sin or to...

 

And ye shall be hated of all men for my name's sake: but he that endureth to the end shall be saved.

—Matthew 10:22 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

Jesus' words are very strong! His emphasis is for a reason. Christians need to realize that they are not going to be the dominant culture. Discipleship can be hard and demanding; most folks want things simple and easy. The values that disciples are called to put into place in their lives are not going to be the dominant cultural...

 

He is thy praise, and he is thy God, that hath done for thee these great and terrible things, which thine eyes have seen.

—Deuteronomy 10:21 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

He is our praise! The God who parted the Red Sea and supplied manna to the Israelites in the wilderness is also the God who did the most amazing miracles in us — he has turned our selfish hearts to do his will and turned our lives to do his eternal work in the world. Then, after doing those things in us...

 

Thou shalt fear the LORD thy God; him shalt thou serve, and to him shalt thou cleave...

—Deuteronomy 10:20 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

What do you find yourself holding onto most often? What is your source of security, reassurance, hope, and stability in times of trouble? What do you encourage folks to do and who do you encourage them to hold onto during times of trouble?

My Prayer...​

Dear God and Abba Father, please be with a number of people I know that are...