Bible Verse for Today

O fear the LORD, ye his saints: for there is no want to them that fear him.

—Psalm 34:9 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

"Fear of the LORD" is one of the great themes of the Bible. The phrase is particularly hard to translate, especially in light of the repeated message of the Bible to "do not fear" (Matthew 10:26, 28, 31; Revelation 2:10) and John's reminder that "perfect love casts out all fear" (1 John 4:18-19). Fearing God means...

 

O taste and see that the LORD is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him.

—Psalm 34:8 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

Some aspects of faith are indescribable. They can only be experienced and known by doing them. Taste the LORD by obeying him and experiencing his presence. Sample his goodness by doing his will. Lean upon his grace in your times of struggle and sense his nearness. Take refuge in his care as you call upon his name. God longs to bless you as you seek...

 

The angel of the LORD encampeth round about them that fear him, and delivereth them.

—Psalm 34:7 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

God is present with us through the Holy Spirit and through his protecting angels. We don't always see him, but we can know he is with us! He has promised never to leave us or forsake us (Hebrews 13:5-6). He knows us inside and out and chooses to be with us in every situation (Psalm 139:1-23). Not only is our heavenly Father present...

 

This poor man cried, and the LORD heard him, and saved him out of all his troubles.

—Psalm 34:6 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

So few hear the cry of the poor or respond to the plight of the disadvantaged. If we are going to be true children of our Father, his values must become our own values (James 1:9-10, 2:1-9). The Father's lost sheep must become our quest (Matthew 18:12-14; Luke 15:4-7). The Father's wounded, broken, and impoverished sheep...

 

They looked unto him, and were lightened: and their faces were not ashamed.

—Psalm 34:5 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

We are like the moon; the glory we show is the reflection of the LORD's greater glory in our lives. The brightness of our light does not originate in us. This radiant light of God's glory is a blessing to others as it is reflected from us and through us. Let's look to God for our hope, our strength, our values, our foundation, our security, and our light...

 

I sought the LORD, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears.

—Psalm 34:4 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

Have you sought the LORD today? Have you sought the LORD lately? Many of us have recently committed to turning our lives over to him, as seen on a previous Verse of the Day devotional. How have you done at keeping that commitment? God promises wisdom to those who ask and don't doubt (James 1:5-6). Have you asked for wisdom recently? Let's join our...

 

O magnify the LORD with me, and let us exalt his name together.

—Psalm 34:3 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

Isn't it good that we can sing alone and know God loves our songs! Isn't it even better that we can join others in songs of praise and lose ourselves in wonder, love, and joy, knowing that the Holy Spirit fills us and joins us in this praise (Ephesians 5:17-21). Let's spend today finding other believers and praising God together. All around the world and...

 

My soul shall make her boast in the LORD: the humble shall hear thereof, and be glad.

—Psalm 34:2 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

We have no basis to boast in our own might. We can't preserve our lives. We can't topple kingdoms. We can't see the edge of the heavens. We can't determine the future or change the past. So, what do we have to boast about? The LORD! We are living proof of his grace and mercy. He saved us when we didn't deserve it, he rescued us from sin and death...

 

I will bless the LORD at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth.

—Psalm 34:1 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

One way to keep our life on track and our hearts surrendered to the will and work of God is to joyously praise ("extol") our glorious LORD continually. Let's put our praise for the LORD on our lips with songs and memorized scriptures. Let's tell his remarkable and glorious deeds to our children, grandchildren, and friends. Let's give him thanks for...

 

I have chosen the way of truth: thy judgments have I laid before me.

—Psalm 119:30 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

Yesterday we committed to follow the LORD Jesus wholeheartedly. Let's not forget it and slip back into old habits and destructive patterns. Let's choose the way of truth again today, and tomorrow, and each day until we go home to be with him! Let's set our hearts on Jesus, follow his example, obey his words, and invite the Holy Spirit to conform us to his...