Bible Verse for Today

But now thus saith the LORD that created thee, O Jacob, and he that formed thee, O Israel, Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine."

—Isaiah 43:1 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

We belong to the LORD, God of all creation, and God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob (1 Peter 2:9-10). We are recipients of God's grace and are blessed by his love for Israel's fathers. We do not have to fear because God is in control of our future, just as he...

 

As thou [God] hast sent me into the world, even so have I also sent them into the world.

—John 17:18 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

We are not here by accident! God has a purpose and plan for us. Jesus has sent us into the world to touch it with his redemption and make a positive impact on it for him.

My Prayer...​

O LORD God Almighty, please give me wisdom and courage to see your will for my life. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.

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Say not thou, I will recompense; but wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee.

—Proverbs 20:22 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

Vengeance is an awful and painful way to respond to those whom we feel have wronged us. The LORD is our assurance of just rewards. Leave it to him. Escalating vindictiveness only leads to broken people and to broken lives. Worse yet, it leads to broken character.

My Prayer...​

Through your Spirit, Abba Father, please empower me to be patient...

 

A little that a righteous man hath is better than the riches of many wicked. For the arms of the wicked shall be broken: but the LORD upholdeth the righteous.

—Psalm 37:16-17 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

What is your most important capital; your money or your character? I can assure you, this question will be asked of you a myriad of ways; quite often at the worst of all possible times when you are most vulnerable. Martin Luther supposedly said that the last thing to get...

 

I pray not that thou shouldest take them out of the world, but that thou shouldest keep them from the evil one.

—John 17:15 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

Jesus, in showing his love and care for his disciples in prayer before God, is our great example that we must, we should, and we can pray for God's spiritual protection on those we love.

My Prayer...​

Loving and Tender Shepherd, the great Guardian of the Flock, please be glorified in my life. Please physically and...

 

I have glorified thee on the earth: I have finished the work which thou gavest me to do.

—John 17:4 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

One of the most amazing things that Jesus ever said, he said to his Father in heaven: "I have completed the work you gave me to do..." In fact, when he breathed his last, he said; "It is finished." Let's live with the glory of God our highest priority! This is our purpose as God's children (cf. Eph. 1:6; Eph. 1:12; Eph. 1:14; 1 Pet. 2:9-10)...

 

Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.

—Matthew 7:13-14 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

"Majority rules!" That's the edict of democracy. This has been a blessed political philosophy for so many people over the course of history. But, "majority rule" doesn't apply to...

 

Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content.

—Philippians 4:11 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

Paul tells Timothy that one of life's greatest treasures is to find contentment in godliness (1 Tim. 6:6). With this treasure, our physical circumstances become far less important to us than the character we display in those circumstances. Our bottom line is less important than loving God from the bottom of our heart...

 

Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.

—Proverbs 31:10 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

What would happen if we valued our spouses? What would happen if we publicly valued a faithful wife more than a voluptuous starlet? What would happen if character was valued more than money? I believe it would transform our culture, enhance our marriages, and produce stronger and better adjusted children. I know God would be pleased!

My Prayer...​

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Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.

—James 5:16b (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

So many hearts, hopes, and homes are broken by sin. This brokenness infects our culture and invades our lives. God has provided both a deterrent to sin and a means of forgiveness for its guilt: honest and genuine confession of our sin. At the heart of confession is a passion to see...