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 try to plan your day. You make appointments with people in the future so you can address their needs, hear their concerns, or discuss issues and projects. But, we need to always live humbly, recognizing that none of our plans will be of value unless those plans...

 

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 around their credentials, Paul refused to get into a bragging contest to prove he was the most impressive of Jesus' disciples. Even though he had the religious education and...

 

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 of despair, 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. While in our human reckoning of time God's answer may be slow in coming, his track record in history reminds us that he will answer...

 

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

—Psalm 1:4 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

No matter the temporary apparent benefits of wicked schemes and evil power, all these efforts end at the grave and are swept away leaving the wicked with nothing to show for their efforts as they stand before the righteousness and justice of God.

My Prayer...​

Dear Father, please help me resist the temptation to idolize or exalt those who succeed...

 

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 for a short time, but when difficulties come, our hearts will wither in the drought. Delighting in the LORD and in his will for us, however, provides us with ongoing and ever-fresh joy. Out of this lifestyle...

 

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

—Psalm 1:2 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

Delight! In things of God do you find delight? What holy things of the Father in heaven hold your thoughts throughout the day? Why not join me in trying to put more of God's word in your head through memorization and into your heart through prayerful Bible study?!

My Prayer...​

Father in heaven, holy and righteous in all of your ways, I...

 

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 glory, is not an easy thing for us to do. Let's admit it. We are so self-focused. We're much more used to asking from God rather than praising and thanking God and calling others to join us in adoring him. Let's use the rest of this week to pray prayers of thanksgiving and praise, glorifying God's holy name. Try it...

 

The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.

—Proverbs 10:11 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

Want to know the difference between a righteous person and a wicked one? Simple, check the fruit of their life. One of the most visible forms of fruit in a person's life is his or her speech. The righteous person finds a way to impart life with his or her speech. The wicked will nearly always reveal themselves by what his or her...

 

Much more than, 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 resurrected Lord. So if God would empty heaven of his Son, let him die on the cross, and then raise him from the dead to save us, just think what...

 

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 demonstrated his love..." "In this is love, not that we loved God but that God loved us and gave..." "For God so loved the world that he gave..." Love is more than emotion or intention. True love, redemptive love, God-styled love is active; it does...