Bible Verse for Today

Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time: Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.

—1 Peter 5:6-7 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

You've probably had a similar experience to this one. Someone asks you how you're doing. At first, they seem interested, but as you begin to share the burdens of your heart, you begin to realize that they aren't really listening and aren't really interested; they're just being...

 

For I know that this shall turn to my salvation through your prayer, and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ...

—Philippians 1:19 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

Paul is possibly facing death. Yet he knows that his life, his future, is securely in the Lord's hands. The Holy Spirit will help empower him to be what he needs to be in the face of persecution and hardship. The Spirit will also work for his deliverance; either he will be delivered from prison and death to...

 

The way of the LORD is strength to the upright: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity.

—Proverbs 10:29 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

What is your source of security, hope, and protection? The way of the Lord is a refuge, a strength, a place of security! Let's make sure we live our lives there, knowing that God's commands and demands for righteousness are for our protection as well as his glory.

My Prayer...​

Please, dear LORD, help me more perfectly...

 

My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments: For length of days, and long life, and peace, shall they add to thee.

—Proverbs 3:1-2 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

Those who are older are not as respected in Western cultures today as they once were and as "the elders" are respected in other cultures. The Bible repeatedly reminds us of our NEED to honor those who are godly and who have gone before us. Whether the father behind this passage is the...

 

As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Ghost said, Separate me ### and ### for the work whereunto I have called them.

—Acts 13:2 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

When people genuinely worship, when they fast seeking his will, God calls them to service and mission. Christian worship is not an end in itself, but a launching pad to Christian mission. Don't get so caught up in the worship experience that you leave it at the door when you walk away. Instead...

 

Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.

—Matthew 5:14 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

Darkness dominates our world. Despite appearances, darkness controls so much of what is said and how it is viewed by the world. When someone lives for Christ, they will be noticed. Their allegiance to Jesus and his righteousness cannot be ignored. So what are we going to do with that light? Are others going to see and be drawn to our Father in Heaven who...

 

Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men.

—Matthew 5:13 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

Jesus never wanted us to give up our moral distinctiveness, our redemptive influence, nor our loving impact on those around us. The purpose of our presence in the world is to preserve our culture from further decay and season the bitter...

 

But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you...

—Luke 6:27 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

Jesus was the perfect example of this command in his life and death. Love has such redemptive, life-changing power. While not everyone responds, many do. While being kind in our deeds and loving in our hearts to our enemies is not easy, God's Spirit can fill us with Jesus' love and help us live powerful lives of grace even in the presence of those...

 

The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.

—2 Peter 3:9 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

God wants all people brought to repentance so they can receive his grace and live with him in glory. If that is God's passion, how can we not make it our passion?

My Prayer...​

Father, I know that you hold the day of Jesus' return in your...

 

He is in the way of life that keepeth instruction: but he that refuseth reproof erreth.

—Proverbs 10:17 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

Discipline is not only important to us, but also to those who are influenced by our actions. So often we undervalue the impact of our personal decisions on others. But God has placed each of us in a circle of influence to be a blessing and a redemptive influence on those around us. To choose what is foolish, to ignore godly correction, not...