Bible Verse for Today

We have sinned, even as our fathers did; we have done wrong and acted wickedly.
— Psalm 106:6 (NIV)
Thoughts on Today's Verse...Sin is nothing new. The candor of Scripture allows us to see the stupidities and rebelliousness of God's people in the past. We can be convicted by their lost opportunities and the disasters they brought upon themselves. We can also be reminded how little difference there often is between them and us.

My Prayer...Father, I know my sin, my rebellion, and my...

 

I will show the holiness of my great name, which has been profaned among the nations, the name you have profaned among them. Then the nations will know that I am the LORD, declares the Sovereign LORD, when I show myself holy through you before their eyes.
— Ezekiel 36:23 (NIV)
Thoughts on Today's Verse...Ever wondered what would happen if all of God's people from every nation would humble themselves in repentance and ask God to reveal his holiness to the nations?

My Prayer...Almighty...

 

O land, land, land, hear the word of the LORD.
— Jeremiah 22:29 (NIV)
Thoughts on Today's Verse...What is absolutely essential for your country and your people to experience revival? First, the Spirit of God must move in a mighty way. Second, the people must open their hearts to hear and respond to the Word of the Lord. So let's commit to pray together, all over the world, that our people will open their hearts to the Spirit and the Word of God!

My Prayer...Holy and Almighty God...

 

He will stand and shepherd his flock in the strength of the LORD, in the majesty of the name of the LORD his God. And they will live securely, for then his greatness will reach to the ends of the earth. And he will be their peace.
— Micah 5:4-5 (NIV)
Thoughts on Today's Verse...When Jesus proclaims that he is the ''Good Shepherd," he means that he will lay down his life for us! For us, however, it means all that Micah promised -- strength, majesty, security and peace.

My...

 

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...God is love! God is also holy and righteous! If he did not lovingly and tenderly correct us, none of us could survive before his awesome perfection. Yet our God has chosen to give us his undeserved mercy and kindness as he corrects us and molds us to be more like him.

My Prayer...Holy and righteous Father, I truly do want to become more like...

 

Who can proclaim the mighty acts of the LORD or fully declare his praise?
— Psalm 106:2 (NIV)
Thoughts on Today's Verse..."Almighty!" That's one of the names for God. He is everything we can imagine that is good, right, and holy. But he is so much more! He is more than we can imagine and so much more than we can declare. Even our greatest moments of praise are great understatements of his glory.

My Prayer...El Shaddai, the One True and Almighty God, you are worthy of all glory, honor...

 

The first thing Andrew did was to find his brother Simon and tell him, "We have found the Messiah!"
— John 1:41-42 (NIV)
Thoughts on Today's Verse...Andrew was always bringing people to Jesus. Except for that fact, and that he was Simon Peter's brother and a fisherman, that's about all we know about this apostle. But isn't that the kind of reputation you would like to have!

My Prayer...God of all salvation, please bless me as I seek to share Jesus with my friends and family. Please...

 

And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away.
— 1 Peter 5:4 (NIV)
Thoughts on Today's Verse...What a wonderful blessing it is to be led by godly, loving shepherds. But as much as we love them and show them respect, they will receive even greater appreciation in heaven!

My Prayer...O glorious God, please bless every faithful and concerned leader in your Church with a clear sense of your blessing and appreciation. Please use me to...

 

"Woe to the worthless shepherd, who deserts the flock! May the sword strike his arm and his right eye! May his arm be completely withered, his right eye totally blinded!"
— Zechariah 11:17 (NIV)
Thoughts on Today's Verse...Church leadership is such an awesome and sobering responsibility and should be conducted with reverential humility. Those seeking status or privilege by becoming church leaders need to know that the Chief Shepherd, when he comes in his glory, will deal harshly with...

 

Look to the LORD and his strength; seek his face always.
— Psalm 105:4 (NIV)
Thoughts on Today's Verse...When we honestly evaluate where we use our time, how we spend our money, what we think about most often, and where we put forth our best efforts, what do we find? Is God our consuming passion? Is he our first love?

My Prayer...O mighty Lord, it is hard not to be able to see your face, yet I know my imperfection makes that impossible in light of your awesome holiness. Until that Day...