Bible Verse for Today

Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men. If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.

—Romans 12:17-18 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

REDEMPTIVELY — That's how Jesus lived! He sought to make a difference in the lives of everyone he met — friends, sinners, and adversaries. His goal wasn't getting even, getting what was rightfully his, or even winning the arguments he had. Jesus focused on interacting with...

 

Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits.

—Romans 12:16 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

"Don't be conceited!" That's a command for someone else, right? I don't think I've ever met someone who genuinely felt they were conceited. But, when looking for someone we want to associate with, we seldom look for someone ignored by the crowd, forgotten by the pretty people, and easily overlooked...

 

Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep.

—Romans 12:15 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

While misery may love company, grief can lead many of us to withdraw and hide. So, let's remember those who have lost loved ones, especially this time of year. Let them know how you value and miss their loved ones, too. As you talk about their loved ones, please mention them by name. Don't feel like you need to explain the why behind their death or give advice to...

 

For the body is not one member, but many.

—1 Corinthians 12:14 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

The human body is an amazing arrangement of parts, members, vital organs, systems, and interdependent structures. When the body is healthy, these many different organic structures and systems work together, and the human body can do amazing things. The same is true with the Body of Christ! As long as we each do our part and offer our gifts and abilities for the good of the whole...

 

For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit.

—1 Corinthians 12:13 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

Do you know what makes us family? In God's family, the Holy Spirit makes us one. We are made a child of God by our new birth into his forever family by the power of the Holy Spirit. The Spirit is God's presence and power in us and God's spiritual DNA that...

 

Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer.

—Romans 12:12 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

How can we keep our circumstances from determining our mood?

How can we emancipate ourselves from the limitations that life deals us?

The last in this trio of commandments from Paul opens the door for the other two to be true — we can rejoice in hope and be patient in affliction because we have been faithful in prayer. No matter our situation, we can...

 

Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;

—Romans 12:11 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

Paul is emphatic that Jesus' disciples must be full of spiritual fervor to serve the LORD. Jesus was even more emphatic that God wants us to be passionate about our Christian life. He told the believers in Laodicea to repent and be passionate when he said:

"I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were either one or the other! So because...

 

Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another;

—Romans 12:10 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

I love the old saying, "He who toots his own horn plays in a very small band!" A very selfish part of us wants all attention and appreciation focused on what we have done, sacrificed, and accomplished. Christ Jesus told us that if we seek honor and recognition now, we have our reward now, on earth, and we won't receive our reward in...

 

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...​

Special Note:
Remember that this year, we are letting our verse reference be determined by the date. So on December 9, the twelfth month and ninth day, we have been led to Romans 12:9 as our verse for this day, and it's a short but powerful and call to live for Jesus!

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Our love cannot be feigned, faked, or fickle! That means...

 

Also I say unto you, Whosoever shall confess me before men, him shall the Son of man also confess before the angels of God...

—Luke 12:8 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

What a simple way to inherit a blessing: we confess Jesus before people, and Jesus acknowledges us before the angels of God! We must not fall into the trap that caused Peter to stumble during the night of Jesus' arrest — being strong when in the presence of friends and weak in the presence of those who are...