Bible Verse for Today

Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;

—Romans 12:11 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

Paul is emphatic that Jesus' disciples must be full of spiritual fervor to serve the LORD. Jesus was even more emphatic that God wants us to be passionate about our Christian life. He told the believers in Laodicea to repent and be passionate when he said:

"I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were either one or the other! So because...

 

Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another;

—Romans 12:10 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

I love the old saying, "He who toots his own horn plays in a very small band!" A very selfish part of us wants all attention and appreciation focused on what we have done, sacrificed, and accomplished. Christ Jesus told us that if we seek honor and recognition now, we have our reward now, on earth, and we won't receive our reward in...

 

Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.

—Romans 12:9 (KJV)

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Special Note:
Remember that this year, we are letting our verse reference be determined by the date. So on December 9, the twelfth month and ninth day, we have been led to Romans 12:9 as our verse for this day, and it's a short but powerful and call to live for Jesus!

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Our love cannot be feigned, faked, or fickle! That means...

 

Also I say unto you, Whosoever shall confess me before men, him shall the Son of man also confess before the angels of God...

—Luke 12:8 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

What a simple way to inherit a blessing: we confess Jesus before people, and Jesus acknowledges us before the angels of God! We must not fall into the trap that caused Peter to stumble during the night of Jesus' arrest — being strong when in the presence of friends and weak in the presence of those who are...

 

The wicked are overthrown, and are not: but the house of the righteous shall stand.

—Proverbs 12:7 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

The principle of this proverb is true in every culture. An evil leader who has made his way to the top by murder, deceit, and violence ends up being murdered by one even more evil. Ruin comes to those who have brought ruination on others. This principle will be fully realized when Jesus comes and judges all people justly and with nothing hidden...

 

But I say unto you, That in this place is one greater than the temple.

—Matthew 12:6 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

What is the most outstanding construction project built by human hands? Jesus is more remarkable still! What is the most holy place you have been? Jesus is far holier still! What is the most awe-inspiring site you have visited? Jesus is far more astonishing and holy! What is the most spiritually nourishing event you have ever attended? Jesus is far more...

 

And ye have forgotten the exhortation which speaketh unto you as unto children, My son, despise not thou the chastening of the Lord, nor faint when thou art rebuked of him...

—Hebrews 12:5 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

When I was young, I always acted as if I hated discipline. It was part of the game. Most of the time, I didn't want the discipline. Sometimes, however, I "acted out" to get my parent's attention. Discipline was their way of getting mine! Now that I am...

 

For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same office: So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another.

—Romans 12:4-5 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

An arm detached from a living body is just a dead and useless body part. Fingers detached from the hand can't write, grasp, work, or paint. A foot detached from a living body can't walk. We belong to each other because we need each other. We belong to each other...

 

Wherefore I give you to understand, that no man speaking by the Spirit of God calleth Jesus accursed: and that no man can say that Jesus is the Lord, but by the Holy Ghost.

—1 Corinthians 12:3 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

Say it today as often as possible: "Jesus is LORD." But more than just saying it, mean it from your heart. Look up the word "LORD" in a Bible concordance, then read all the references to it in the New Testament. Open your heart, ask Jesus to be LORD of...

 

And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

—Romans 12:2 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

Sooner or later, we must decide: Will I be a nonconformist? Will I refuse to be squeezed into conformity with the world? Will I be part of a Christian counter-culture? Will I be God's person, an alien and an exile in the world, a follower of Jesus put here to have a...