Bible Verse for Today

Open thy mouth for the dumb in the cause of all such as are appointed to destruction.

—Proverbs 31:8 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

Christians in every era are called to defend the rights of the weak, speak up for the disenfranchised, and protect the life of those who are vulnerable. This comprehensive call is the great reminder that the blessings, rights, wealth, and power we may have is not ours alone; it is a gift from God to be used to bless those who have no power to...

 

Hast thou not known? hast thou not heard, that the everlasting God, the LORD, the Creator of the ends of the earth, fainteth not, neither is weary? there is no searching of his understanding. He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength.

—Isaiah 40:28-29 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

God is eternal. He has unlimited power. His supply of strength is limitless. He blesses and shares his grace without growing tired. Most importantly, he...

 

Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not.

—Jeremiah 33:3 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

This was originally spoken to Jeremiah about the fate of Jerusalem. However, this promise is true in special ways for us as well. God wants us to call to him. God often waits for us to ask before he blesses us what he longs to give us. Yet we lack the ability to comprehend and receive all the great truth about God. He is simply...

 

And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises unto God: and the prisoners heard them.

—Acts 16:25 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

Falsely imprisoned, Paul and Silas had been beaten "with many blows," placed in prison, and locked down in stocks. Under such horrible circumstances, they managed to praise God in hymns and pray to their Father in Heaven. Under this kind of pressure, their faith caught the attention of the other prisoners who listened to them. We need...

 

And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart.

—Jeremiah 29:13 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

God wants us to seek him. In fact, he made us to seek him! Unfortunately, however, we often seek God along with the other things that draw our eye for a moment or two. We must never let anything detract from God having first command of our heart. Only God is worthy of our full devotion.

My Prayer...​

Righteous God and Holy Father, please...

 

Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy, To the only wise God our Saviour, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and ever. Amen.

—Jude 24-25 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

Two things I trust implicitly: 1) God's power and might, and 2) my joy at getting to share in his presence. My best efforts will always fall short, but God's grace is greater and more glorious than...

 

For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.

—Ephesians 2:10 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

We are not just saved by grace from death, we are saved by grace for God's glory. He has remade us. We are his craftsmanship, his artistry, and he longs to display his goodness and grace through our actions and words.

My Prayer...​

O LORD, Creator and Sustainer of all things, please do your...

 

Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.

—1 Peter 5:7 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

So often our worries are so heavy because we refuse to put them down. Let's cast our burdens on the Lord. Let's consciously put our future in his hands. Let's trust our worrisome fears to his care. We know he loves us and longs to sustain and comfort us because of what he has done to save us.

My Prayer...​

Holy God and loving Father, I consciously place my fears...

 

For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.

—Philippians 1:21 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

The ultimate question in each of our lives is simply this: do we have something to live for that is also worth dying for? Paul's answer is "Yes!" Christ is the answer, the reason, and the hope. Now if we can get our will and our heart to line up with our commitment, we can make that same statement, too!

My Prayer...​

O Lord, please forgive me for the things I have done...

 

And when they had fasted and prayed, and laid their hands on them, they sent them away.

—Acts 13:3 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

While fasting is not widely practiced in many churches today, it was clearly something that was a part of the early church experience. Whether sponsored by our congregations or not, let's make sure that we prepare for major events with a time of prayer and fasting, asking for God's leading, power, and guidance as we embark on his work in the...