Bible Verse for Today

These all continued with one accord in prayer and supplication, with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brethren.

—Acts 1:14 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

Jesus' resurrection changed everything! The women who were so faithful to him through the crucifixion and resurrection are there, obediently praying in expectation. As we might expect, Jesus' mother is there praying as well. But look carefully and you will see Jesus' brothers, once doubting and...

 

Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins.

—Proverbs 10:12 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

Our worst tendencies want to repay evil with evil, spite for spite, pettiness with pettiness, and hatefulness with hatefulness. God has always wanted his people to be the redemptive influence in their world, society, and relationships. Paul reminded the Christians in Rome to "not repay evil with evil" (Romans 12:17). Jesus said, "love your enemies and pray for...

 

But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear...

—1 Peter 3:15 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

How do we effectively share our faith, especially in situations hostile to faith? First, we consciously submit our hearts to Christ as Lord. Second, we prepare a presentation of faith that focuses on the hope we have in Jesus. Finally, when we share our reason...

 

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

—Philippians 4:8 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

Let's get our minds out of the gutter and get our hearts set on God's glory.

My Prayer...​

Righteous and Holy God, you are marvelous and glorious...

 

Now unto God and our Father be glory for ever and ever. Amen.

—Philippians 4:20 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

What will we share in eternally with God? His glory! What led Israel through the wilderness and shown upon the face of Moses? His glory. What is too wonderful and marvelous for us as humans to behold? His glory. So what should we do when we are seeking to honor God? Give him the glory that is due him. Praise him in glorious songs. Bring honor to Yahweh's holy...

 

But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.

—1 Corinthians 15:57 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

Life is ours! Death no longer holds us captive! Victory has been given to us! Jesus is Lord. What else needs to be said? "Praise God!"

My Prayer...​

Thank you, Father, for sending Jesus. Thank you, Almighty God, for raising him from the dead. Thank you for the assurance that his life is alive in me as I serve in you. In Jesus' name I...

 

Wilt thou not revive us again: that thy people may rejoice in thee?

—Psalm 85:6 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

God loves his children even when they are rebellious. However, God showed Israel that their rebellion would drive his presence and blessing from them. But with their genuine repentance, their confession of sin, God joyously returns to their lives to bring revival, renewal, and restoration.

My Prayer...​

Father and Almighty LORD, please forgive me for my...

 

The LORD shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth, and even for evermore.

—Psalm 121:8 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

Does it matter to anyone that I'm here? Does anyone notice when I'm gone? Does anybody care if I make it home or never leave the house? The answers? "Yes! Yes!! Yes!!!" The LORD, the Savior of Israel and the Father of Jesus knows all about us and our comings and goings. He will watch over us, now and forevermore.

My...​

 

He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he that keepeth thee will not slumber.

—Psalm 121:3 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

I still remember when my children were little. I would sneak in and watch them sleep. Sometimes it was to check on them when they were sick. Sometimes it was to just sit and pray for them, joining the Lord as he watched over them while they slept. Sometimes it was to bathe myself in the grace and wonder of God's love for giving me such blessings. Even...

 

I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the LORD, which made heaven and earth.

—Psalm 121:1-2 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

Since God could speak into existence the universe, and since God knows our names and the number of the hairs on our head... surely we know that we can go to him for our help. Let's lift up our eyes and our hearts to El Shaddai, Lord God of the Mountains and know the Almighty sees our needs, hears our...