Bible Verse for Today

The way of the LORD is a refuge for the righteous, but it is the ruin of those who do evil.

— Proverbs 10:29 (NIV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...

What is your source of security, hope, and protection? The way of the Lord is a refuge, a strength, a place of security! Let's make sure we live our lives there, knowing that God's commands and demands for righteousness are for our protection as well as his glory.My Prayer...

Please, dear LORD, help me more perfectly find your...

 

So after they [the church at Antioch] had fasted and prayed, they placed their hands on them [barnabas and Saul] and sent them off.

— Acts 13:3 (NIV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...

While fasting is not widely practiced in many churches today, it is clearly something that was a part of the early church experience. Whether sponsored by our congregations or not, let's make sure that we prepare for major events with a time of prayer and fasting, asking for God's leading, power, and...

 

While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, "Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them."

— Acts 13:2 (NIV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...

When people genuinely worship, when they fast and seek God's will, he calls them to service and mission. Christian worship is not an end in itself, but a launching pad to Christian mission. We shouldn't get so caught up in the worship experience that we leave it at the door when we...

 

"You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden."

— Matthew 5:14 (NIV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...

Darkness dominates our world. Despite appearances, darkness controls much of what is said and how it is viewed by the world. When people live for Christ, they will be noticed. Their allegiance to Jesus and his righteousness cannot be ignored. So what are we going to do with that light? Are others going to see and be drawn to our Father in Heaven who sent his...

 

"You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men."

— Matthew 5:13 (NIV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...

Jesus wanted us to never give up our moral distinctiveness, our redemptive influence, or our loving impact on those around us. The purpose of our presence in the world is to be an influence in our culture against further decay and to season the...

 

"But I tell you who hear me: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you."

— Luke 6:27 (NIV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...

Jesus was the perfect example of this command in his life and death. Love has such redemptive, life-changing power. While not everyone responds, many do. While being kind in our deeds and loving in our hearts to our enemies is not easy, God's Spirit can fill us with Jesus' love and help us live powerful lives of grace even in the presence of those who...

 

The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.

— 2 Peter 3:9 (NIV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...

God wants all people brought to repentance so they can receive his grace and live with him in glory. If that is God's passion, how can we not make it our passion?My Prayer...

Father, I know that you hold the day of Jesus' return in your hands, and the reason he...

 

He who heeds discipline shows the way to life, but whoever ignores correction leads others astray.

— Proverbs 10:17 (NIV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...

Discipline is not only important to us, but also to those who are influenced by our actions. So often we undervalue the impact of our personal decisions on others. But God has placed each of us in a circle of influence to be a blessing and a redemptive influence for those around us. To choose what is foolish, to ignore godly...

 

However, as it is written: "No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love him."

— 1 Corinthians 2:9 (NIV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...

Kids look forward to Christmas, Disneyland, and summer vacation. They imagine how great those things could be. Christians look forward to heaven and dream of seeing the Lord face to face, of being reunited with those we love who have gone home to the Lord before us, and of sharing in the glory...

 

Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom.

— James 3:13 (NIV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...

Wisdom isn't shown by our "book learning," smart comments, or arrogance. No, true wisdom is shown by the godly character of our lives lived with humility and kind deeds.My Prayer...

O Father, make me wise like Jesus. Please give me the ability to more fully know your will and more faithfully live...