Bible Verse for Today

Today's Verse is a daily excerpt from the Bible along with a thought and prayer

Today's Verse - Hebrews 12:25 (KJV)

See that ye refuse not him that speaketh. For if they escaped not who refused him that spake on earth, much more shall not we escape, if we turn away from him that speaketh from heaven...

Hebrews 12:25 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​


With the gift of Jesus comes an awesome responsibility: we must listen, follow, and honor him! If God demanded that his people obey his lesser messengers who were prophets or kings, what do you think the responsibility is for us to listen when...
 

Today's Verse - John 12:24 (KJV)

Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone: but if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit.

John 12:24 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​


Jesus announced this truth, recognizing that God was calling him to lay down his life so his followers could join him in glory. Sacrifice is never easy, but despite his disciples' lack of courage and faithfulness during his last hours, Jesus truly believed that his sacrifice would...
 

Today's Verse - Luke 12:23 (KJV)

The life is more than meat, and the body is more than raiment.

Luke 12:23 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​


In the rush of the holiday season and the grab at getting and giving gifts, it is very important to remember that life is much more than even the most basic things we think we need. If we lose sight of God, his work and his will in our lives, then what do we have? Not much and it won't last long! My prayer for you, and for me, during this holiday season is that we are...
 

Today's Verse - 1 Samuel 12:22 (KJV)

For the LORD will not forsake his people for his great name's sake: because it hath pleased the LORD to make you his people.

1 Samuel 12:22 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​


The great and holy God will not be unfaithful. In fact, he will act to show his character and honor his holy name, even when his people don't deserve his grace. Why God would love and preserve us and our great Israelite ancestors is nothing short of grace, love, and faithfulness.

My Prayer...​

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Today's Verse - Romans 12:21 (KJV)

Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.

Romans 12:21 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​


A friend used to remind me that the number one goal in dealing with difficult people or circumstances is this: Don't become what you hate. He wasn't talking about hating the person, but he meant that we don't want to become evil, wicked, petty, and sinful in our actions and motivations. We don't overcome the Devil by underhanded and dishonorable means. We overcome evil, we...
 

Today's Verse - 1 Samuel 12:20 (KJV)

And Samuel said unto the people, Fear not: ye have done all this wickedness: yet turn not aside from following the LORD, but serve the LORD with all your heart...

1 Samuel 12:20 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​


Israel wanted a King. This crushed Samuel's heart and angered God with the people's lack of faith. Samuel, however, reminds them that while they have stumbled and fallen, they must not abandon the LORD himself. Instead, their political concerns must give way to their...
 

Today's Verse - Proverbs 12:19 (KJV)

The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment.

Proverbs 12:19 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​


"Tell the truth the first time, then you won't have to remember what you said." This truism by the famous Speaker of the House, ###, is good medicine for us today. Telling a lie seems gratifying at the time, but it nearly always catches up with us and gives us the added burden of trying to remember what we said and why. Truth endures; a lie...
 

Today's Verse - 1 Corinthians 12:18-20 (KJV)

But now hath God set the members every one of them in the body, as it hath pleased him. And if they were all one member, where were the body? But now are they many members, yet but one body.

1 Corinthians 12:18-20 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​


The Apostle Paul reminds us that God assigns our roles in the Body of Christ. Several principles interact with God's choice. First, be faithful in what God has given you to do — until we are faithful in/with little things, he will...
 

Today's Verse - Romans 12:17-18 (KJV)

Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men. If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.

Romans 12:17-18 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​


REDEMPTIVELY — That's how Jesus lived! He sought to make a difference in the lives of others. His goal wasn't getting even, getting what was rightfully his, or even winning the arguments. His focus was to interact with people redemptively and to leave them more blessed...
 

Today's Verse - Romans 12:16 (KJV)

Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits.

Romans 12:16 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​


"Don't be conceited!" That's a command for someone else, right? I don't think I've ever met someone who felt he or she was conceited. But, when we're looking for someone with whom we want to associate, we seldom look for someone ignored by the crowd, forgotten by the pretty people, and easily...
 
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