Bible Verse for Today

But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway.

—1 Corinthians 9:27 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...

"Practice what you preach!" "I'd rather see a sermon than hear one any day." "Put your life where your mouth is!" Those of us who speak out most openly about our faith in Jesus also need to make sure that we hold ourselves accountable to the same standard we are calling others...

 

For whosoever shall be ashamed of me and of my words, of him shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he shall come in his own glory, and in his Father's, and of the holy angels.

—Luke 9:26 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...

Some of the saddest words a loving child ever can hear are these: "I'm so disappointed in you." We don't want that to be the reaction of our Heavenly Father. We want the world to know that we love and honor Jesus as Lord so they can come to know our...

 

For what is a man advantaged, if he gain the whole world, and lose himself, or be cast away?

—Luke 9:25 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...

I once had a picture in my office of a hearse pulling a U-Haul trailer with the caption, "Who says you can't take it with you?" While it is humorous, it is also wrong ... DEAD wrong. If we lose our souls in the pursuit of things, what of lasting value have we gained? Is it worth losing the only thing that really matters?

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[A desperate and lonely woman who had been ill for years came to Jesus for healing.] For she said within herself, If I may but touch his garment, I shall be whole.

—Matthew 9:21 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...

The woman who said this to herself knew ostracism and loneliness because of her 12 year bout with an illness that made her unclean under Jewish law. She was imprisoned in isolation because of this condition. Just as Jesus freed her from her prison (vs. 22), he...

 

Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth.

—Mark 9:23 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...


A desperate father comes to Jesus with a request for help and says, "But if you can do anything, take pity on us and help." IF there is anything Jesus can do to help? IF? IF! Jesus tells the desperate father that everything is possible for the person who believes. We believe that God can bring healing. We believe that our Father in...

 

To the weak became I as weak, that I might gain the weak: I am made all things to all men, that I might by all means save some.

—1 Corinthians 9:22 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...

Christ left heaven and came to earth to save us. Paul sacrificed everything to share the Gospel with both Jews and Gentiles. What have we done... what have we left... what have we given up... what have we become... to share Jesus with those we love, know, or influence?

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He said unto them, But whom say ye that I am? Peter answering said, The Christ of God.

—Luke 9:20 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...

A lot of people have their opinions about Jesus' identity. The real issue, however, is what you believe about Jesus. What you decide about God's Son means everything for you and for those you influence. So listen to Jesus' question to his disciples as if he is asking it of you: "Who do you say I am?" I pray that your answer is the same as...

 

Wisdom is better than weapons of war: but one sinner destroyeth much good.

—Ecclesiastes 9:18 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...

Just a little leaven and the whole lump is changed. A sinful person can have the same effect on a whole group of people committed to God. So let's be wise and reverence God by obeying him and his Word. Let's be insightful in the way we deal with sin and temptation in our lives. Also, let's be sure to remember that we are at war with the evil...

 

For though I be free from all men, yet have I made myself servant unto all, that I might gain the more.

—1 Corinthians 9:19 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...

Grace frees us from the law of sin and death. But, our freedom is not to be used for rebellion or for self-gratification. Instead, we are to use our freedom redemptively, just as Jesus did (cf. Philippians 2:5-11). We can voluntarily limit that freedom to help others still caught in bondage to sin and false ideas...

 

[Moses reminds the Israelites of his reaction to seeing the golden calf by saying] "And I took the two tables, and cast them out of my two hands, and brake them before your eyes."

—Deuteronomy 9:17 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...

Anger, frustration, disappointment, and loss of self-control have sunk many of God's greatest leaders. Leading can sometimes be a horribly disappointing task. Yet God's people would perish without strong leaders full of godly conviction...