Bible Verse for Today

My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments: For length of days, and long life, and peace, shall they add to thee.

—Proverbs 3:1-2 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

Those who are older are not as respected in Western cultures today as they once were, or as the elders are in some other cultures. The Bible repeatedly reminds us of our NEED to honor those who are godly and who have gone before us. Whether the father behind this passage is the physical...

 

And when they had fasted and prayed, and laid their hands on them, they sent them away.

—Acts 13:3 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

While fasting is not widely practiced in many churches today, it was a vital part of the early Christian church. Let's ensure that we prepare for significant events in ministry and mission to the world with prayer and fasting, whether sponsored by our congregations or not. As we prepare to embark on God's work in the world and our mission to the...

 

As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Ghost said, Separate me ### and ### for the work whereunto I have called them.

—Acts 13:2 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

When people genuinely worship, when they fast seeking God's will, and they pray earnestly and worship, our Father calls them to his service and mission in the world. Christian worship is not an end in itself, but a launching pad to Christian mission. Please don't get so caught up in your worship...

 

Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.

—Matthew 5:14 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

Darkness dominates our world, controls much of what is said, and how most people view their reality. So, in a world dominated by darkness, light should stand out. When someone lives for Jesus, people notice. The world cannot ignore the faithfulness of Jesus' disciples or forget their righteousness and gracious influence. The world might hate that...

 

Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men.

—Matthew 5:13 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

Jesus never wanted us to give up our moral distinctiveness, our redemptive influence, or our loving impact on those around us just so we can be liked. The purpose of our presence in the world is to be the salt that preserves our culture from...

 

But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you...

—Luke 6:27 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

Jesus was the perfect example of this command in his life and death (Luke 23:24). Love that leads us to forgive has redemptive, life-changing power. While not everyone responds to such grace, many do. While being kind in our deeds and loving in our hearts to our enemies is not easy, God's Spirit can fill us with Jesus' love and help us live powerful...

 

The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.

—2 Peter 3:9 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

God wants all people brought to repentance so they can receive his grace and share with him in his glory. God desires our salvation so much that he came to us in Jesus to save us (John 3:16-17). Since saving us is God's passion for us, how can we...

 

He is in the way of life that keepeth instruction: but he that refuseth reproof erreth.

—Proverbs 10:17 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

Discipline is not only essential for us, but also for those who are influenced by our actions. So often, we undervalue the impact of our personal decisions on others. But God has placed each of us in a circle of influence to be a blessing and a redemptive influence on those around us. To choose what is foolish and to ignore godly correction...

 

But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.

—1 Corinthians 2:9 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

Kids look forward to Christmas, Disneyland, and summer vacations. They imagine how great those things could be. Christians look forward to heaven and dream of seeing the LORD face to face, reuniting with those we love that have gone home to the LORD before us, and...

 

Who is a wise man and endued with knowledge among you? let him shew out of a good conversation his works with meekness of wisdom.

—James 3:13 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

Wisdom isn't shown by our book learning, street smarts, intellectual comments, or arrogant boasting. True wisdom demonstrates itself through the godly character of our lives as we live with humility and are generous with kind deeds.

My Prayer...​

O Father, make me wise like Jesus. Please help me...