Bible Verse for Today

O LORD my God, I take refuge in you; save and deliver me from all who pursue me...
— Psalm 7:1 (NIV)
Thoughts on Today's Verse...Who or what is pursuing you? Is it a past mistake? Is it an old enemy? Is it your conscience? Is it a nagging sense of guilt? Is it someone who wants to do you physical harm? Is it a physical illness? In the middle of all the storms and struggles of life, where do you go to find peace and security? There is only One who can be a true and lasting refuge. Just...

 

But Moses said to the LORD, "Since I speak with faltering lips, why would Pharaoh listen to me?"
— Exodus 6:30 (NIV)
Thoughts on Today's Verse...Moses had to learn the same lesson most of us have to learn: folks really don't care that much about what we say. If the truth be known, most of us can't say it very well, anyway. But, when we offer ourselves to the Lord, he truly works through us and uses us in mighty ways. Ol' Stammerin' Mo' is the great testimony that God can take a...

 

Jesus answered, "The work of God is this: to believe in the one he has sent."
— John 6:29 (NIV)
Thoughts on Today's Verse..."What do you do for a living?" It is one of the most commonly asked questions in many cultures. We define each other in large measure by the work we do. God, however, defines us by his grace. So the work God has for us, the way he wants us to "make our living," so to speak, is by fully trusting in Jesus. This is the orientation point for each of our lives!

My...

 

Bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.
— Luke 6:28 (NIV)
Thoughts on Today's Verse...Outside the example of Jesus, this command makes no sense at all. But, Jesus shows us the importance of leaving our destiny in the hands of our Creator and Father. Suddenly, this makes perfect sense. What is the best way to defeat an enemy? Certainly it's not to beat or kill that person. No, the way we defeat our enemies is by having Jesus' grace capture their hearts and having...

 

Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?
— Matthew 6:27 (NIV)
Thoughts on Today's Verse...In our busy world, we often let ourselves get preoccupied with worrisome and inconsequential things. What does this get us? Far from making our lives more productive or adding to our longevity, we know for a fact that worry hastens our demise and robs our days of joy and grace.

My Prayer...Father, thank you. Thank you for making the earth hold its orbit and my heart have its...

 

"I [Darius King of Persia] issue a decree that in every part of my kingdom people must fear and reverence the God of Daniel. For he is the living God and he endures forever; his kingdom will not be destroyed, his dominion will never end. He rescues and he saves; he performs signs and wonders in the heavens and on the earth. He has rescued Daniel from the power of the lions."
— Daniel 6:26-27 (NIV)
Thoughts on Today's Verse...If a foreign King in the days of the Old Testament can...

 

Noah did everything just as God commanded him.
— Genesis 6:22 (NIV)
Thoughts on Today's Verse...Noah was described as a righteous man, blameless in his generation, who walked with God and did all that the Lord commanded him (Gen. 6:9, 22). Can you think of a higher honor? I'm not sure what they will write on my headstone when I pass from this life to be with Jesus, but I surely would love to be worthy of what was said of Noah in this verse! How about you?

My Prayer...Holy God, I fully...

 

"Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more important than food, and the body more important than clothes?"
— Matthew 6:25 (NIV)
Thoughts on Today's Verse...God gives beauty to the flowers and life to grass. In the grand scheme of things, these are transitory and insignificant. He sent his Son from Heaven to save us. So, he most definitely is going to give us what we need until we go home to...

 

Grace to all who love our Lord Jesus Christ with an undying love.
— Ephesians 6:24 (NIV)
Thoughts on Today's Verse...Ephesians makes some of the greatest declarations in the entire Bible about the grace of God. This one, however, may be the very richest. Grace is offered to us whether we accept it or not. But, grace is with us in rich abundance and blessing as we love Jesus and hang on to his love with a grip of faith that is unwavering.

My Prayer...Holy Father, I do love you and your...

 

For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
— Romans 6:23 (NIV)
Thoughts on Today's Verse...If we get paid what we deserve, we're not going to like our wages. On the other hand, God, who is rich in mercy and grace, gives us his gift because of the sacrifice of Jesus and not what we deserve. I don't know about you, but that surely does make me want to serve him more passionately and faithfully!

My Prayer...Glorious and gracious Father...