Bible Verse for Today

The blind receive their sight, and the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, and the deaf hear, the dead are raised up, and the poor have the gospel preached to them.

—Matthew 11:5 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

The clear sign of the Messiah's presence was a time of true blessedness for all who know and follow him. Just think how glorious it will be and all the blessings we will share when he comes again!

My Prayer...​

Lord God Almighty, I praise you for the time of...

 

Riches profit not in the day of wrath: but righteousness delivereth from death.

—Proverbs 11:4 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

What is your primary investment? Only righteousness offers a truly long-term benefit!

My Prayer...​

Holy God, thank you for valuing what is good, holy, and righteous. I praise you for empowering me to develop those qualities in my character. In Jesus' name. Amen.

All scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the HOLY...

 

And he said unto them, When ye pray, say, Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, as in heaven, so in earth. Give us day by day our daily bread. And forgive us our sins; for we also forgive every one that is indebted to us. And lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil.

—Luke 11:2-4 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

We approach God as both the holy and almighty God who is to be worshiped in reverence and also as...

 

Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear.

—Hebrews 11:3 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

Where did it all come from? Where did matter, energy, and time come from? How did our universe come to possess order and structure, when all we know about our existence moves to decay, disorder, and death? By faith, we know it came from the articulated design of our Heavenly Father...

 

Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.

—Hebrews 11:1 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

"I believe, but help my unbelief!" That's what the father of the boy with convulsions said to Jesus (Mark 9:24). This must sometimes be our prayer, too. As we look at the great heroes of faith in Hebrews 11, we know this must have been their prayer as well. Their faith wasn't always perfect. Their trust wasn't always mature. But, they stayed at it...

 

Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.

—1 Corinthians 10:31 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

As humans, we are often quick to quibble over things we feel are important to us when others don't share our enthusiasm — especially food, holidays, and special events. This problem is often more a sign of insecurity than it is a mark of sincerity. We are to do what we do based on our commitment to honor the Lord, not because others do it...

 

The righteous shall never be removed: but the wicked shall not inhabit the earth.

—Proverbs 10:30 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

This promise is even truer for those of us who live on this side of Calvary and the empty tomb! As Paul said it, "our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ, who, by the power that enables him to bring everything under his control, will transform our lowly bodies so that they will be like his...

 

Of how much sorer punishment, suppose ye, shall he be thought worthy, who hath trodden under foot the Son of God, and hath counted the blood of the covenant, wherewith he was sanctified, an unholy thing, and hath done despite unto the Spirit of grace?

—Hebrews 10:29 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

We often look at the swift and dramatic discipline and punishment God used with his people in the Old Testament and are struck by its severity. The Holy Spirit reminds us that...

 

The hope of the righteous shall be gladness: but the expectation of the wicked shall perish.

—Proverbs 10:28 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

Good news! When we seek righteousness, justice, holiness, mercy, and godliness, our future is full of joy. Don't let the darkness around you steal away the glorious dawn of joy that even now has begun to appear.

My Prayer...​

Father, please forgive me for the times I've grown depressed and melancholy over the condition of my...

 

But the children of Belial said, How shall this man save us? And they despised him, and brought him no presents. But he held his peace.

—1 Samuel 10:27 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

Some folks didn't want Saul to serve them as King because of his simple background and non-aristocratic family history. So often, we tend to do the same thing today — label people and discount their ability to lead God's people or serve in God's Kingdom because of their heritage or past. God...