Bible Verse for Today

Cause me to hear thy lovingkindness in the morning; for in thee do I trust: cause me to know the way wherein I should walk; for I lift up my soul unto thee.

—Psalm 143:8 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

A time of loneliness and doubt slips into almost every believer's heart at some point in their earthly journey. Our prayers seem to bounce off the ceiling and fall into lifeless detritus lying at our feet. God feels distant, hiding, asleep — or at least unsympathetic to our...

 

Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world.

—1 John 4:4 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

The world can often be a hostile place for believers. God wants us, his spiritual children, to know they are never alone. God lives in us through his Spirit. We can be assured, therefore, that no matter what spirit someone else may have, the Holy Spirit of God is greater, more powerful, and more glorious. The...

 

For I the LORD thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not; I will help thee.

—Isaiah 41:13 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

Life crashes in, and we wish we could be children again. Then, maybe, we would have someone to take care of us and protect us from our uncertainties and fears — let us hold their hand and lead us through the mess. Into our confused and chaotic world, God's faithfulness comes to us as a promise. Like a loving parent with a frightened...

 

Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness. Behold, all they that were incensed against thee shall be ashamed and confounded: they shall be as nothing; and they that strive with thee shall perish.

—Isaiah 41:10-11 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

Not only does God's blessing rest on us, but his presence also goes with us. We can never be...

 

The LORD bless thee, and keep thee: The LORD make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee: The LORD lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.

—Numbers 6:24-26 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

How would you like to place the mighty name of the LORD on people you love?

God promised that this priestly blessing enabled his name — his power and authority — to be placed on his people. What an incredible gift! We can bless and empower others with these...

 

The LORD will perfect that which concerneth me: thy mercy, O LORD, endureth for ever: forsake not the works of thine own hands.

—Psalm 138:8 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

Notice the powerful beauty of this verse from the psalm.

First is conviction: "The LORD will fulfill his purpose for me." (See also Philippians 1:6.)

Second is declaration: "your steadfast love, O LORD, endures forever." (See also 1 Corinthians 13:8).

Finally is supplication: O...

 

Thy right hand, O LORD, is become glorious in power: thy right hand, O LORD, hath dashed in pieces the enemy."

—Exodus 15:6 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

One of the great images of the Old Testament is God stretching out his right hand with power and doing mighty things for his people. So often, Israel faced a larger and more experienced foe. When his people fully trusted in him, God gave them great victories. In this victory song, Moses and Miriam praised God for...

 

And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works: Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.

—Hebrews 10:24-25 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

We need each other. We cannot make it on our own. God calls us to get together regularly to encourage and motivate each other in Christ to live vibrant lives of service to each other and faith in...

 

And therefore will the LORD wait, that he may be gracious unto you, and therefore will he be exalted, that he may have mercy upon you: for the LORD is a God of judgment: blessed are all they that wait for him.

—Isaiah 30:18 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

God is slow to exercise his justice when that justice demands his people's punishment. "Gracious and slow to anger" is a phrase repeatedly used to describe God in the Old Testament in relationship to his people. God...

 

A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.

—Proverbs 18:24 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

Close spiritual friends are rare — especially friends who will hold us accountable when we need it most, build us up when we're down, and celebrate with us when we've enjoyed success. Unfortunately, many people are terribly lonely in our modern world and they don't have that kind a friend. They're lonely for...