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...


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...

 

Wherefore also we pray always for you, that our God would count you worthy of this calling, and fulfil all the good pleasure of his goodness, and the work of faith with power.

—2 Thessalonians 1:11 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...


Paul prays for God to be active in the lives of these new Christians — to maximize the good they intend to do as well as fully bless every good deed they do out of their commitment of faith. What new Christian do you need to pray this for...

 

For wisdom is a defence, and money is a defence: but the excellency of knowledge is, that wisdom giveth life to them that have it.

—Ecclesiastes 7:12 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...


We can try to insure our future through many things. Wisdom, however, is always a better investment than finances because it not only shelters us from our uncertain future, but Godly wisdom can also keep us out of the unnecessary consequences for dumb and ungodly behaviors. Most of all...