Bible Verse for Today

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

—John 10:11 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

These words come from Jesus, who describes his role as the Good Shepherd David described in Psalm 23. If we refuse to let the familiarity of these words get in the way of their astounding grace, we realize their astonishing reality. The supreme God of the universe loves us so generously and is involved in our individual lives specifically and lovingly! He has...

 

Sow to yourselves in righteousness, reap in mercy; break up your fallow ground: for it is time to seek the LORD, till he come and rain righteousness upon you.

—Hosea 10:12 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

In the middle of God's rebuke of his people through Hosea the prophet, God gives his people this beautiful challenge: "Sow for yourselves righteousness, reap the fruit of unfailing love." God promises to help us break up the "unplowed" and hardened ground in our...

 

But the LORD is the true God, he is the living God, and an everlasting king...

—Jeremiah 10:10 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

Jeremiah is speaking the words of God to Israel and reminds them that there is only one true God, the LORD. All others are false gods, mere pretenders to the throne of the Righteous One, the eternal King. Yet, like the Athenians in Acts 17, our world continues to place idol after idol in the place that should be reserved for God alone. But we can be...

 

Blessed be the LORD thy God, which delighted in thee, to set thee on the throne of Israel: because the LORD loved Israel for ever, therefore made he thee king, to do judgment and justice.

—1 Kings 10:9 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

Solomon was reminded by the words of a foreigner, the queen of Sheba, that he was where he was by God's grace, and he had been put there to live out God's will and to display God's character in all that he did. So are we! No one in your life...

 

The wise in heart will receive commandments: but a prating fool shall fall.

—Proverbs 10:8 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

It's easy to give our opinion. It's kind of fun to "put in our two cents worth." It's easy to "talk the talk." Unfortunately, however, our talk can often keep us insulated from the obedience God desires. We don't want our talk to drown out the wisdom, truth, and grace in God's commands! No matter our age or experience, let's listen to and accept God's...

 

Blessings are upon the head of the just: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.

—Proverbs 10:6 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

In the Garden of Gethsemane, ### betrayed Jesus and Temple soldiers arrested him. ### drew a sword to defend the Lord and used it against the servant of the high priest (Matthew 26:47-51). Jesus told ###, "Put your sword back in its place... for all who draw the sword will die by the sword" (Matthew 26:52). Violence begets violence...

 

Who would not fear thee, O King of nations? for to thee doth it appertain: forasmuch as among all the wise men of the nations, and in all their kingdoms, there is none like unto thee.

—Jeremiah 10:7 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

Presidents, kings, prime ministers, and rulers have a host of "wise" and diplomatic counselors. Many also surround themselves with people of power and wealth who will tell them what they want to hear. There is, however, only one King of the...

 

Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ...

—2 Corinthians 10:5 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

The apostle Paul knew he was in a war against spiritual forces opposed to God (Ephesians 6:10-12) and the false teachers under their influence. While these forces and influences may have a great deal of impact on the world at large, Paul determined he...

 

For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to every one that believeth.

—Romans 10:4 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

Christ is the fulfillment of the Law (the goal and destination of the Mosaical Law) and the end of law as the means by which we are declared righteous. We are no longer judged on the basis of our law-keeping. True, the standard used for us is the righteousness of God, but this is a standard that Jesus meets in us and for us by being the sin offering...

 

Then Moses said unto Aaron, This is it that the LORD spake, saying, I will be sanctified in them that come nigh me, and before all the people I will be glorified. And Aaron held his peace.

—Leviticus 10:3 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

Moses spoke these words after Nadab and Abihu dishonored God by their disobedience in the LORD's holy presence. Aaron was silent because God struck Nadab and Abihu dead. They had dishonored God's holiness, and God's holiness is...