Bible Verse for Today

For what is a man advantaged, if he gain the whole world, and lose himself, or be cast away?

—Luke 9:25 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

I once had a picture in my office of a hearse pulling a U-Haul trailer with the caption, "Who says you can't take it with you?" While it is humorous, it is also wrong: DEAD wrong. And that was the point of the picture! Jesus wants us to ask ourselves what have we really gained if we lose our souls in pursuing things we can't take with us...

 

...I am the LORD which exercise loving kindness, judgment, and righteousness, in the earth: for in these things I delight, saith the LORD.

—Jeremiah 9:24 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

This passage from Jeremiah reminded God's people of two truths about the LORD's character — truths we should display in our lives, as well:

1. God exercises kindness, justice, and righteousness.
2. God delights when he sees these aspects of his character alive in us.

Let's be more...

 

Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth.

—Mark 9:23 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

A desperate father came to Jesus with a request for help and said, IF you can, Jesus, please help! IF? IF!

Jesus told the desperate father everything is possible for the person who believes. We say we believe that our Father in heaven will act for our best eternal good and the eternal best good of our loved ones in need as...

 

To the weak became I as weak, that I might gain the weak: I am made all things to all men, that I might by all means save some.

—1 Corinthians 9:22 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

Christ left heaven, became one of us, endured the worst from us, and served us to save us. Paul sacrificed everything to share the Gospel with both Jews and Gentiles and be able to save some. What have we done... what have we left... what have we given up... what have we endured... what have we...

 

[A desperate and lonely woman who had been ill for years came to Jesus for healing.] For she said within herself, If I may but touch his garment, I shall be whole.

—Matthew 9:21 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

The woman who said this to herself knew ostracism and loneliness because of her twelve-year bout with an illness that made her unclean under Jewish law. Her condition imprisoned her and made her life nearly unlivable socially, physically, and religiously.

Just as...

 

For though I be free from all men, yet have I made myself servant unto all, that I might gain the more.

—1 Corinthians 9:19 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

Grace frees us from the law of sin and death. However, our freedom is not to be used selfishly — not for rebellion or self-gratification. Instead, we must use our liberty redemptively, just as Jesus did (Philippians 2:5-11). We can voluntarily limit that freedom to help others still caught in bondage to sin and false...

 

He said unto them, But whom say ye that I am? Peter answering said, The Christ of God.

—Luke 9:20 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

Many people had and still have widely varying opinions about Jesus' identity. The real issue, however, is what YOU believe about Jesus and who Jesus reveals himself to be. What you decide about the identity of Jesus as God's Son, the LORD and Christ, the Messiah of Israel, means everything for you (Romans 10:9-13) and those you seek to influence...

 

[Moses reminds the Israelites of his reaction to seeing the golden calf by saying] "And I took the two tables, and cast them out of my two hands, and brake them before your eyes."

—Deuteronomy 9:17 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

Anger, frustration, disappointment, and loss of self-control have sunk many of God's most significant leaders — even when what they have seen is horrible and dishonoring to God. Leading can sometimes be an agonizing and disappointing task. Yet...

 

Wisdom is better than weapons of war: but one sinner destroyeth much good.

—Ecclesiastes 9:18 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

Just a little leaven and the whole lump is changed (1 Corinthians 5:6). A sinful person can have the same effect, leaving an evil residue on an entire group of people committed to God. So let's be wise and reverence God by obeying him and his Word. Let's be insightful in the way we deal with sin and temptation in our lives. Let's also remember that...

 

And the bow shall be in the cloud; and I will look upon it, that I may remember the everlasting covenant between God and every living creature of all flesh that is upon the earth.

—Genesis 9:16 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

I don't know about you, but I'm very visual. So, I appreciate how God made the world with all its varied colors, many species, and rich landscapes. I am thankful that our Father in Heaven used key images in our world to remind us of his daily provision...