Bible Verse for Today

But now, this is what the LORD says -- he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: "Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine."

— Isaiah 43:1 (NIV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...

We belong to the LORD, God of all creation and God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob (cf. 1 Pet. 2:9-10). We are recipients of God's grace and are blessed by his love for Israel's fathers. We do not have to fear because God is in control of our future, just as...

 

"As you [God] sent me [Jesus] into the world, I have sent them into the world."

— John 17:18 (NIV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...

We are not here by accident! God has a purpose and plan for us. Jesus has sent us into the world to touch it with his redemptive love and make a positive impact on it for him.My Prayer...

O LORD God Almighty, please give me wisdom and courage to see your will for my life. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen...

 

Do not say, "I’ll pay you back for this wrong!" Wait for the LORD, and he will deliver you.

— Proverbs 20:22 (NIV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...

Vengeance is an awful and painful way to respond to those who we feel have wronged us. The LORD is our assurance of just rewards. Leave it to him. Escalating vindictiveness only leads to broken people and to broken lives. Worse yet, it leads to broken character.My Prayer...

Through your Spirit, Abba Father, please empower me to...

 

Better the little that the righteous have than the wealth of many wicked; for the power of the wicked will be broken, but the LORD upholds the righteous.

— Psalm 37:16-17 (NIV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...

What is your most important capital, your money or your character? I can assure you, this question will be asked of you a myriad of ways, quite often at the worst of all possible times when you are most vulnerable. Martin Luther supposedly said that the last thing to get...

 

"My prayer is not that you take them out of the world but that you protect them from the evil one."

— John 17:15 (NIV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...

Jesus, in showing his love and care for his disciples in prayer before God, is our great example that we should, we must, and we can pray for God's spiritual protection for those we love.My Prayer...

Loving and Tender Shepherd, the great Guardian of the Flock, please be glorified in my life. Please physically and spiritually...

 

"I have brought you glory on earth by completing the work you gave me to do."

— John 17:4 (NIV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...

One of the most amazing things that Jesus ever said, he said to his Father in heaven: "I have completed the work you gave me to do ..." In fact, when he breathed his last, he said, "It is finished." Let's live with the glory of God our highest priority! This is our purpose as God's children (cf. Eph. 1:6, 12, 14; 1 Pet. 2:9-10). The more we live by...

 

[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...

"Majority rules!" That's the edict of democracy. This has been a blessed political philosophy for so many people over the course of history. But, "majority rule" doesn't apply to the Kingdom of God...

 

Whoever gives heed to instruction prospers, and blessed is he who trusts in the LORD.

— Proverbs 16:20 (NIV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...

Those who seek the instruction of God's wisdom and who trust in God for their life's blessings and values will find joyful prosperity. While this philosophy doesn't play well in the world of commercials, this understanding is the key to a blessed and prosperous life!My Prayer...

Wise and Eternal God, open my mind to your wisdom and my...

 

I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances.

— Philippians 4:11 (NIV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...

Paul tells Timothy that one of life's greatest treasures is to find contentment in godliness (1 Tim. 6:6). With this treasure, our physical circumstances become far less important to us than the character we display in those circumstances. Our bottom line is less important than loving God from the bottom of our hearts...

 

A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies.

— Proverbs 31:10 (NIV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...

What would happen if we valued our spouses? What would happen if we publicly valued a faithful wife more than a voluptuous starlet? What would happen if character was valued more than money? I believe it would transform our culture, enhance our marriages, and produce stronger and better adjusted children. I know God would be pleased!My Prayer......