Bible Verse for Today

Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.

—2 Corinthians 5:17 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...


"New and Improved!" That should be stamped across the forehead of every Christian! When we come to Christ, he makes us new and he cleanses us of all our sins. Incredibly, this grace can be "new every morning" because of God's faithfulness and transforming power. God's grace and power are given to...

 

Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.

—Matthew 5:16 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...


As Christians, we are not called to isolate ourselves from culture. We are not called to be hermits or monks. Instead, we are to recognize that we are in a world of darkness and live as light — not as little candles tucked away in some inner bedroom, but as candles set on their stands so all can see their...

 

See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil.

—Ephesians 5:15 (KJV)

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Living with urgency doesn't mean living recklessly. It means living with a holy abandon to honor God and with a holy passion to make each moment count for righteousness. That means we must be intentional about our choices, taking care that we use our moments wisely as we live a life of character different from...

 

Seek good, and not evil, that ye may live: and so the LORD, the God of hosts, shall be with you, as ye have spoken.

—Amos 5:14 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...


Many illicit and evil groups have claimed to have God on their side. Horrific things have been done under the disguise of a "Christian" movement. Jesus, however, told us we could recognize people by their fruit. Those who seek good and abhor evil and those who practice justice and mercy are the ones who have...

 

These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God.

—1 John 5:13 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...


Yes, we can KNOW! Don't settle for less!! Confidence is so crucial that God sent his Son to die and be raised so we could know that life is our destination, not just our journey. While that life is experienced now, it is only a hint, a foretaste...

 

And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you;

—1 Thessalonians 5:12 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...


What are you doing to bless the lives of your spiritual leaders? Do you pray daily for them? Do you send them notes of encouragement? Do you thank them for their loving attention? Do you respond to their rebukes and take heart in their affirmations? Leaders don't need to be followed blindly, but often...

 

But let all those that put their trust in thee rejoice: let them ever shout for joy, because thou defendest them: let them also that love thy name be joyful in thee.

—Psalm 5:11 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...


Our hope is in the LORD! He is the basis of our security and the reason for our joyful songs! He is our protection and hope! He is the reason we rejoice!

My Prayer...


Praise you, magnificent God and loving Father, for your merciful kindness, your...

 

Well reported of for good works; if she have brought up children, if she have lodged strangers, if she have washed the saints’ feet, if she have relieved the afflicted, if she have diligently followed every good work.

—1 Timothy 5:10 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...


Today is Mother's Day for many in the Western Hemisphere. For all of us, it is a great day to honor our mothers, especially those who are widows. To our shame, many of our churches have copied the...

 

For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ, who died for us, that, whether we wake or sleep, we should live together with him.

—1 Thessalonians 5:9-10 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...


God didn't save us to condemn us (John 3:17). No, he saved us so we could come home to him and enjoy his gracious presence for eternity. God wants us in his presence; that's what salvation is all about. He is not about to let anything keep 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...


God didn't wait till we were "good enough" to bring us his salvation. Instead, he came when we were most lost and needed his grace the most. But then, that's what love really means by God's definition. It's more than something declared or felt, it's something radically demonstrated.

My Prayer...


Holy and loving...