Bible Verse for Today

Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.

—James 1:12 (KJV)

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This beatitude comes from Jesus' brother, James. He had experienced trials; he didn't just teach about them! James knew it was worth "hanging in" and "hanging on" when his faith was attacked. He affirmed that God loves us and has made his incredible promises about what lies...

 

And there came a voice from heaven, saying, Thou art my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.

—Mark 1:11 (KJV)

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Shortly after Jesus' baptism, he went to face Satan in a grueling forty days of temptations. Do you remember Satan's opening words to this time of temptation? "If you are the Son of God..." Wasn't it great that God had already reassured Jesus of his relationship, love, and delight in him right before it was questioned by the evil...

 

My son, if sinners entice thee, consent thou not.

—Proverbs 1:10 (KJV)

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The real issue isn't "if" but "when" we're enticed and tempted! Our children face tremendous peer pressure and temptations. We do, too! We must help them resist the enticements of this pressure. Also, we must never tire of resisting them ourselves. One example of a parent preparing his child for trials and temptations is found when God affirmed his Son, Jesus, with affirming...

 

For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding.

—Colossians 1:9 (KJV)

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Paul wrote these words to the Christians at Colossae, but he had never been there. Despite his lack of "in-person" knowledge of them, he ministered effectively to them. He prayed specifically for them to better know God and his will. He...

 

This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.

—Joshua 1:8 (KJV)

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Just as God reminded Joshua in today's verse, we need to be reminded that God gave his Law to be a blessing to his people. God gave Israel the Law to help his people live for...

 

But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.

—1 John 1:7 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

As we draw near to the LORD and live for him, two incredible blessings come our way. First, we find that our sins are forgiven, and we're cleansed of those sins thanks to the loving sacrifice of Jesus. Second, we discover we are not alone in this forgiveness and cleansing. Our...

 

And ye became followers of us, and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Ghost.

—1 Thessalonians 1:6 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

Many of us find it easy to let our circumstances determine our moods. Paul is addressing a group of new Christians in Thessalonica who had been under attack from the beginning of their Christian lives (Acts 17:5-9). Yet Paul reminded these believers that their new life in Christ had brought them joy...

 

And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge; And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness; And to godliness brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness charity.

—2 Peter 1:5-7 (KJV)

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Sometimes, we get so frightened by the thought of "works-won" salvation that we forget that love and grace ultimately call us to action, not just reflection. Action means effort. That's...

 

Always in every prayer of mine for you all making request with joy, For your fellowship in the gospel from the first day until now.

—Philippians 1:4-5 (KJV)

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Special Note:
This year, we are basing our verse reference on the date as represented in the U.S. — January 4 is 1:4 from Philippians, and so June 6, for example, will be 6:6 from Matthew. This challenges us to look at important verses we might not have as our favorites and prevents us...

 

Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person, and upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high.

—Hebrews 1:3 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

We talk about Mother Nature, but do you realize that Scripture identifies Jesus as the power behind the order of our universe? He sustains our world with his powerful word. Not only did he save us by the sacrifice...