Bible Verse for Today

Fear the LORD, you his saints, for those who fear him lack nothing.

— Psalm 34:9 (NIV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...

"Fear of the LORD" is one of the great themes of the Old Testament. The phrase is particularly hard to translate, especially in light of the repeated message of the Bible to "fear not" and John's reminder that "perfect love casts out all fear." It means more than "hold God in reverence." Generally, "fear of the LORD" means that we remember our place in the order...

 

Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the man who takes refuge in him.

— Psalm 34:8 (NIV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...

Some aspects of faith are indescribable: they can only be experienced and known by doing them. Taste the Lord. Sample his goodness. Lean on his grace. Take refuge in his care. We are blessed to find him near and take our refuge from life's greatest dangers and death's greatest fears.My Prayer...

Help me, dear Father, to know you better. Open...

 

The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear him, and he delivers them.

— Psalm 34:7 (NIV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...

I don't see him, but I know he's there! The same angel of the Lord who destroyed Israel's enemies is now fighting to win the spiritual battle that rages around you and me.My Prayer...

Give me faith, dear Father, to believe that your heavenly messengers are around me to deliver me to you with glory and great joy. Thank you! In Jesus name. Amen...

 

This poor man called, and the LORD heard him; he saved him out of all his troubles.

— Psalm 34:6 (NIV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...

So few hear the cry of the poor or respond to the plight of the disadvantaged. If we are going to be true children of our Father, his values must become our own, his lost sheep must become our quest. Let's help others around us who are in need find that when they call to God, they are not forgotten. Let's be his delivery system of grace.My...

 

Those who look to him are radiant; their faces are never covered with shame.

— Psalm 34:5 (NIV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...

We are like the moon; the glory we show is the reflection of the greater life in our lives that does not originate in us but is a blessing to others through us. Look to God for your hope, your strength, your values, your foundation, your security, and your light.My Prayer...

Father, I look for you and to you. Be near me as I face challenges and...

 

I sought the LORD, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears.

— Psalm 34:4 (NIV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...

Have you sought the LORD lately? Many of us made a commitment to turn all of our lives over to him last week; how have you done at that commitment? God promises wisdom to those who ask and don't doubt. Have you asked for wisdom recently? Let's join our hearts together, and with the Spirit's help, let's seek our Father so that we can honor and glorify him...

 

Glorify the LORD with me; let us exalt his name together.

— Psalm 34:3 (NIV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...

Isn't it good that we can sing alone and know God loves our song! Isn't it even better that we can join others in songs of praise and lose ourselves in wonder, love, and praise! Let's spend today finding other believers and praising God together. All around the world, hundreds of thousands strong, let's reach out to other believers and ask them to join us in glorifying the...

 

My soul will boast in the LORD; let the afflicted hear and rejoice.

— Psalm 34:2 (NIV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...

We have no basis to boast in our own might. We can't preserve our lives. We can't topple kingdoms. We can't see the edge of the distant edge of the heavens. We can't determine the future or change the past. So what do we have in which we can boast? God! We are living proof of his grace and mercy -- he saved us when we didn't deserve it, he rescued us from sin and...

 

I will extol the LORD at all times; his praise will always be on my lips.

— Psalm 34:1 (NIV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...

One way to keep our life on track and our hearts surrendered to the will and work of God is to praise our glorious LORD continually. Let's put our praise for God on our lips with song and memorized Scripture. Let's tell his wonderful and great deeds to our children, grandchildren, and friends. Let's give him thanks for all that he has done for us. Just as...

 

I have chosen the way of truth; I have set my heart on your laws.

— Psalm 119:30 (NIV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...

Yesterday we made a commitment to follow the Lord Jesus whole-heartedly. Let's not forget it and slip back into old habits and bad patterns. Let's choose the way of truth again today, and tomorrow, and ....My Prayer...

Righteous Father, your way and your Word are my source of life and guidance. I choose your will and your truth today. Help it come alive in...