Bible Verse for Today

There are many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.

—Proverbs 19:21 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

What are your plans for today?

If you are like me, you prayerfully plan your day. You make appointments with people for the future to address their needs, hear their concerns, or discuss issues and projects involving them or you. But we must always live humbly, recognizing that none of our plans will be valuable unless they come...

 

They cried unto thee, and were delivered: they trusted in thee, and were not confounded.

—Psalm 22:5 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

This Psalm that begins with despair and is referred to by Jesus from the Cross, is also a Psalm of hope and faith. The history of God's faithfulness with his people, Israel, is an ongoing reminder that we can trust him to deliver us despite the worst circumstances. In our human reckoning of time, God's answer may seem slow in coming, yet God's...

 

The ungodly are not so: but are like the chaff which the wind driveth away.

—Psalm 1:4 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

We have spent time in Psalm 1 for the last several days. We looked at those whose delight is in the LORD. Today, we focus on the end of those who resist the will and way of God and choose the way of evil. No matter the temporary apparent benefits of wicked schemes and the power of evil, all their efforts are marred by a hellish influence that ends at the...

 

And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.

—Psalm 1:3 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

Some kinds of earthly delight can feed our hearts briefly, but when difficulties come, our hearts will wither in the drought of life's most challenging times. However, delighting in the LORD and in his will for us provides us with ongoing and ever-fresh joy...

 

But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.

—Psalm 1:1-2 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

Delight! Ah, what a wonderful word and an even more meaningful experience. But do you find delight in the truth and law of the LORD? What holy things of the Father in heaven hold your thoughts throughout the day? Why not join me in putting more of God's word into your head through memorization and hiding it in your heart through prayerful...

 

Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful.

—Psalm 1:1 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

Too often, sin and ungodly living are portrayed as glamorous. These are marketed through previews in the media and championed on social media. The way to true blessings, however, is the way of God. His will is for our good, his commands spring from his mercy and protection, and his way is...

 

Give unto the LORD the glory due unto his name; worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness.

—Psalm 29:2 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

Giving glory, ascribing the glory God is due, is not easy for us with our mortal limitations and self-focused ambitions. Let's admit it: We are self-focused and limited compared to God's glorious limitlessness! We're much more accustomed to asking for things for ourselves from God that we think we need than we are focused on praising and...

 

And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

—2 Corinthians 12:9 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

While other preachers in Paul's day were parading and bragging about their credentials, Paul refused to get into such self-centered contests to prove he was the most impressive of Jesus' disciples. Even though he had the...

 

Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him. For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by his life.

—Romans 5:9-10 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

Jesus did more than die for our sins; he lives as our resurrected LORD. So, since God emptied heaven of the Son, had him die on the cross for our sins, and then raised him from the dead to save us...

 

But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.

—Romans 5:8 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

Interestingly, the Bible doesn't ever just say that God loves us. Instead, it says:

"God demonstrates his own love for us in this..." (Romans 5:8).

"This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son..." (1 John 4:10).

"For God so loved the world that he gave..." (John 3:16).

For God, love is more...