Bible Verse for Today

He said to them, "When you pray, say: "'Father, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come. Give us each day our daily bread. Forgive us our sins, for we also forgive everyone who sins against us. And lead us not into temptation.'"
— Luke 11:2-4 (NIV)
Thoughts on Today's Verse...We approach God as both the holy and almighty God who is to be worshiped in reverence and also as our our Abba Father whom we approach as loving children. Rather than needing long, ornate, and lofty prayers, God...

 

Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.
— Hebrews 11:1 (NIV)
Thoughts on Today's Verse..."I believe, but help my unbelief!" That's what the father of the boy with convulsions said to Jesus (Mark 5). This must sometimes be our prayer, too. As we look at the great heroes of faith in Hebrews 11, we know this must have been their prayer as well. Their faith wasn't always perfect. Their trust wasn't always mature. But, they stayed at it; they believed...

 

So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.
— 1 Corinthians 10:31 (NIV)
Thoughts on Today's Verse...As humans, we are often quick to quibble over things we feel are important to us when others don't share our enthusiasm -- especially food, holidays, and special events. This problem is often more a sign of insecurity than it is a mark of sincerity. We are to do what we do based on our commitment to honor the Lord, not because others do it or approve...

 

The righteous will never be uprooted, but the wicked will not remain in the land.
— Proverbs 10:30 (NIV)
Thoughts on Today's Verse...This promise is even truer for those of us who live on this side of Calvary and the empty tomb! As Paul said it, "our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ, who, by the power that enables him to bring everything under his control, will transform our lowly bodies so that they will be like his glorious...

 

How much more severely do you think a man deserves to be punished who has trampled the Son of God under foot, who has treated as an unholy thing the blood of the covenant that sanctified him, and who has insulted the Spirit of grace?
— Hebrews 10:29 (NIV)
Thoughts on Today's Verse...We often look at the swift and dramatic discipline and punishment God used with his people in the Old Testament and are struck by its severity. The Holy Spirit reminds us that while this is true, to spurn...

 

The prospect of the righteous is joy, but the hopes of the wicked come to nothing.
— Proverbs 10:28 (NIV)
Thoughts on Today's Verse...Good news! When we seek righteousness, justice, holiness, mercy, and godliness, our future is full of joy. Don't let the darkness around you steal away the glorious dawn of joy that even now has begun to appear.

My Prayer...Father, please forgive me for the times I've grown depressed and melancholy over the condition of my world and culture. Thank you...

 

But some troublemakers said, "How can this fellow [saul] save us?" They despised him and brought him no gifts. But Saul kept silent.
— 1 Samuel 10:27 (NIV)
Thoughts on Today's Verse...Some folks didn't want Saul to serve them as King because of his simple background and non-aristocratic family history. So often, we tend to do the same thing today -- label people and discount their ability to lead God's people or serve in God's Kingdom because of their heritage or past. God, however...

 

The earth is the Lord's, and everything in it.
— 1 Corinthians 10:26 (NIV)
Thoughts on Today's Verse...When we talk about giving to God, or to the work of God, we must remember that it is all his. He doesn't need our gifts to do his work. On the other hand, we do need to share the blessings he has entrusted to us. What we 'have' isn't really ours; it's all his, entrusted to us to be put into useful service to others for God's work and God's glory.

My Prayer...Almighty God and Creator...

 

Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another -- and all the more as you see the Day approaching.
— Hebrews 10:25 (NIV)
Thoughts on Today's Verse...Going to church for most folks just isn't very attractive. But, that shouldn't surprise us. Doing things as an act of discipline isn't very popular. Doing things for others isn't seen as something necessary. The Holy Spirit's message, however, reminds us that we need to go to be...

 

Correct me, LORD, but only with justice-- not in your anger, lest you reduce me to nothing.
— Jeremiah 10:24 (NIV)
Thoughts on Today's Verse...I love a request that a good friend regularly makes of the Lord: "Humble me gently, Father." Transformation is hard work and requires even more patience on God's part than it does on our part. We thank God for his grace which lets us admit our sin and yet still come into his holy and awesome presence. Thankfully he doesn't treat us as we...