Bible Verse for Today

There is not a righteous man on earth who does what is right and never sins.
— Ecclesiastes 7:20 (NIV)
Thoughts on Today's Verse...Yep, we're all broken, flawed, and tainted. Or, at least that is what we were (cf. 1 Cor. 6:9-11). Praise God, because of his grace and the work of Jesus, we can stand before God holy, without blemish, and free from accusation (Col. 1:22).

My Prayer...Forgiving Father and Holy God, thank you for redeeming me from my mortal and sinful ways by the sacrifice...

 

You saw with your own eyes the great trials, the miraculous signs and wonders, the mighty hand and outstretched arm, with which the LORD your God brought you out. The LORD your God will do the same to all the peoples you now fear.
— Deuteronomy 7:19 (NIV)
Thoughts on Today's Verse...So often we look at the past work of God and think we will not see the display of his power like our predecessors did. But, just as God reminded a new generation of his people that he would go with them and...

 

But the saints of the Most High will receive the kingdom and will possess it forever -- yes, for ever and ever.
— Daniel 7:18 (NIV)
Thoughts on Today's Verse...Forever! The Kingdom will belong to God's saints, his children, the people of the Most High (see Daniel 7:27), us! And it will be ours, forever... and ever... and ever. Praise God for his promises, his grace, and his faithfulness.

My Prayer...Almighty God Most High, I look forward to the day that your Kingdom rules in power and...

 

For the Lamb at the center of the throne will be their shepherd; he will lead them to springs of living water. And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.
— Revelation 7:17 (NIV)
Thoughts on Today's Verse...What a beautiful picture! The One who died for us will nourish and refresh us. The One upon whom all eternity hinges will take time to personally comfort us. No wonder Paul could say that he did not consider his present sufferings worth comparing to the glory that would be...

 

[After Jesus had raised the son of the widow from Nain:] They were all filled with awe and praised God. "A great prophet has appeared among us," they said. "God has come to help his people."
— Luke 7:16 (NIV)
Thoughts on Today's Verse...Jesus came to do the work of God. Jesus came as the Son of God. Jesus came to reveal God. Jesus came and people praised God. Jesus came so people could see God. Do you know Jesus? If you do, do you know him as well as you should?

My Prayer...O Gracious...

 

"Nothing outside a man can make him 'unclean' by going into him. Rather, it is what comes out of a man that makes him 'unclean.'"
— Mark 7:15 (NIV)
Thoughts on Today's Verse...We get so hung up on externals, appearances, and facades. Jesus cuts to the core of God's concern -- our spiritual heart condition. He wants us to not only focus on what we put in our body, but what we allow to grow in our hearts and simmer in our heads. The inner world is what needs our most earnest attention...

 

"If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land."
— 2 Chronicles 7:14 (NIV)
Thoughts on Today's Verse...While this is a passage often emphasized when talking about the problems with nations and governments, let's remember that the truest application of this must find its home in us and in our churches. We can begin revival in our...

 

[Jesus said,] "Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it."
— Matthew 7:13-14 (NIV)
Thoughts on Today's Verse...Over two decades ago, Juan Carlos Ortiz criticized European and American evangelists for offering a carrot stick gospel that focused on the pay off and not lordship of Jesus. Jesus, especially in Matthew 7...

 

"So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets."
— Matthew 7:12 (NIV)
Thoughts on Today's Verse...Some things don't need a lot of explaining, just a lot more implementing.

My Prayer...Loving God, Almighty Father, forgive me of my selfishness. You have blessed me so richly through Jesus. Please move me by your Spirit to be as generous, loving, forgiving, and kind with others as I want them to be with me and as the Lord has...

 

"Therefore I will not keep silent; I will speak out in the anguish of my spirit, I will complain in the bitterness of my soul."
— Job 7:11 (NIV)
Thoughts on Today's Verse...We sometimes think of God as too fragile, too distant, or too brooding to speak with him honestly about our dilemmas. Job wasn't so shy. He is the great reminder that God prefers us to maintain our relationship with him, even if it is stormy. No matter where you are in your struggles, be honest with God -- not...