Bible Verse for Today

Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another.

—Romans 14:19 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

"Let us... make every effort!"
That's quite a challenge. But notice where that exertion is to be focused: peace and mutual edification. Both sides of this exhortation are two-way responsibilities. I must pursue and share peace if I am going to have it myself. I must edify, and be open to being edified, if mutual...

 

But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen.

—2 Peter 3:18 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

Where do you need to grow in your walk with the LORD?
How about setting the tandem goal of growing in the grace of God and knowledge of Christ Jesus, our LORD and Savior?
So often we pursue one or the other, grace or knowledge. However, something comes unhinged in our soul when either of those becomes more...

 

The LORD thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee with singing.

—Zephaniah 3:17 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

Isn't it comforting, powerful, and restorative to know that God is with us! That's the great message of the story of Jesus - Immanuel, God with us (Matthew 1:23). That's the message of hope Zephaniah gives the defeated people of God. God is among us. He is mighty...

 

Rejoice evermore. Pray without ceasing. In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.

—1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

Do you want to know some things you can do to please God?

• Rejoice in his grace.
• Pray for others.
• Give thanks for your blessings.

These are simple things God wants us to do, and doing them to honor him changes everything. Doing these things is not only spiritual, but also...

 

Sirs, what must I do to be saved? And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house. And they spake unto him the word of the Lord, and to all that were in his house. And he took them the same hour of the night, and washed their stripes; and was baptized, he and all his, straightway.

—Acts 16:30-34 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

Faith in Jesus is the most crucial response to God's grace and a life-transforming blessing. For the jailer...

 

Who art thou that judgest another man's servant? to his own master he standeth or falleth. Yea, he shall be holden up: for God is able to make him stand.

—Romans 14:4 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

The apostle Paul warned early believers against passing judgment on other Christians in matters not central to the faith. He also reminded them of whose job it is to judge in these matters - the LORD. He also emphasized that the person on whom they passed judgment belonged to...

 

Let us not therefore judge one another any more: but judge this rather, that no man put a stumbling block or an occasion to fall in his brother's way.

—Romans 14:13 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

It is so easy to be judgmental of others. We must remember that we don't know their struggles, circumstances, or discouragements. Most of all, we don't know their hearts. When we are judgmental, we erect a barrier between others and ourselves as we set ourselves up as superior to...

 

And the Lord make you to increase and abound in love one toward another, and toward all men, even as we do toward you:

—1 Thessalonians 3:12 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

God is love. God is also the source of love. He pours love into our hearts through the Holy Spirit (Romans 5:5). So, how do we make our churches, our families, our small groups, and communities more loving? We pray for God to grow the love in those in groups, letting them know that we are praying...

 

Him that is weak in the faith receive ye, but not to doubtful disputations.

—Romans 14:1 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

Our life in Christ is such a blessing! We want to welcome new disciples into our fellowship to share the blessings that Jesus has given us. We don't bring them in to scrutinize their past failures or the current struggles, but to bring them into the love of God's acceptance as part of his eternal family. They will make mistakes and stumble, just as we did...

 

Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.

—Matthew 11:28-30 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

We could call it the irony of discipleship. To follow Jesus Christ means that we surrender everything and follow Him. To follow Christ means that we receive untold blessings in this life...