Bible Verse for Today

For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding.

—Colossians 1:9 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...


When we hear of Christians in other places, especially where circumstances and times are difficult, or they are new in the Faith, let's intentionally and purposefully pray this prayer for them!

My Prayer...


Loving...

 

And when they had preached the gospel to that city, and had taught many, they returned again to Lystra, and to Iconium, and Antioch, Confirming the souls of the disciples, and exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that we must through much tribulation enter into the kingdom of God.

—Acts 14:21-22 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...


Let's make a commitment to do better at helping our new brothers and sisters in Christ grow in Christ. The apostles didn't just lead...

 

I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep.

—John 10:11 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...


The Bible uses the term "shepherd" for all kinds of good leaders. But only One is the quintessential Shepherd. He shows us that the heart of godly leadership is sacrifice not status, service not selfishness. We follow this Shepherd because we know he values us above his own life.

My Prayer...


Holy and sacrificial Father, I am humbled to...

 

But exhort one another daily, while it is called To day; lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin.

—Hebrews 3:13 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...


How serious are we about sin? The Bible reminds us how seriously God views it. The power of sin to entice us, entrap us, and ultimately engulf us in its power can be offset by loving Christian friends who encourage each other daily.

My Prayer...


Father, I know sin's power is deceptive. Help...

 

Save thy people, and bless thine inheritance: feed them also, and lift them up for ever.

—Psalm 28:9 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...


While most of us are familiar with the very personal declaration about God as shepherd in Psalm 23. This Psalm is a plea for God to actively shepherd all of his people today and into the far distant future. It is also a great reminder of how important it is for us to pray for God's presence in the lives of his children wherever, and...

 

Let the LORD, the God of the spirits of all flesh, set a man over the congregation, Which may go out before them, and which may go in before them, and which may lead them out, and which may bring them in; that the congregation of the LORD be not as sheep which have no shepherd.

—Numbers 27:16-17 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...


Wow! For any city, county, or country electing new leadership, or church selecting elders or ministers, what greater prayer could there be...

 

Remember them which have the rule over you, who have spoken unto you the word of God: whose faith follow, considering the end of their conversation.

—Hebrews 13:7 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...


What makes a great Christian leader? The Holy Spirit emphasizes 3 things in this passage: 1) they teach others the word of God; 2) they live as great examples for others; and 3) they have observable faith. God puts each of us in positions of influence with our children, our...

 

The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips: but the just shall come out of trouble.

—Proverbs 12:13 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...


Our mouths can sure get us into trouble, can't they! This is especially true for someone whose heart is tainted by evil. Talk reveals so much about our interior life, and an evil person has a lot to hide! But that brings us to ourselves. What does our talk reveal about us? Does it help us escape trouble or does it reveal...

 

So he fed them according to the integrity of his heart; and guided them by the skilfulness of his hands.

—Psalm 78:72 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...


One of the greatest honors and responsibilities a Christian leader can have is to be designated a pastor or shepherd in God's family. While only a few truly qualify biblically to be recognized as shepherds over God's flock (see Acts 20; 1Tim 3; Titus 1), a shepherding concern for others is important for all of us. Let's...

 

How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher?

—Romans 10:14 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...


Since "calling on the name of the Lord" is essential for salvation, then what is going to happen if we don't speak about Jesus with those who do not know him? We must share Jesus with everyone who will listen. That "someone preaching to them" must be us...