Bible Verse for Today

Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil.

—Proverbs 3:7 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

Let's keep this simple today.

First, we need to admit that with the complexities and perplexities of life, even the smartest of us is not all that brilliant.

Second, the LORD our God is awesome in holiness, majesty, power, wisdom, and grace. Our God is far beyond us. All we can truly grasp of him is the smallest of glimpses of glory — "but the outskirts...

 

Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts: And see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.

—Psalm 139:23-24 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

Most of us don't like being scrutinized or tested, especially not the motives and thoughts behind our actions. However, God knows us thoroughly. He has been with us from our conception (Psalm 139:13-16) and will work with us through the grave and beyond (Psalm 139:7-12; Romans...

 

If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.

—James 1:5 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

So often, we act out of ignorance and face grave consequences for our hasty and unguided actions. God longs to grant us spiritual wisdom that not only helps us make wise choices but also gives us the ability to act and react with grace and wisdom. Before we face a new day with its challenging situations...

 

These all continued with one accord in prayer and supplication, with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brethren.

—Acts 1:14 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

Jesus' resurrection changed everything! "The women," as the gospel writers referred to them, were faithfully present with Jesus throughout his crucifixion and resurrection. After the LORD's ascension, they were still present, obediently praying in expectation with the leading disciples. As we might...

 

Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins.

—Proverbs 10:12 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

Our worst tendencies want to repay evil with evil, spite for spite, pettiness with pettiness, and hatefulness with hatefulness. God has always wanted his people to be his redemptive influence in their world, society, and relationships.

Paul reminded the Christians in Rome to "not repay evil with evil" (Romans 12:17).

Jesus said:

Love your enemies and pray...

 

But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear...

—1 Peter 3:15 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

How do we effectively share our faith, especially in situations hostile to us and our faith?

First, we consciously submit our hearts to Christ as LORD.

Second, we prepare a presentation — or several presentations, depending upon the circumstances — that...

 

Now unto God and our Father be glory for ever and ever. Amen.

—Philippians 4:20 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

What will we share in eternally with God? God's glory!

What led Israel through the wilderness and was reflected in the face of Moses after meeting with God? God's glory.

What is too marvelous for us as humans to fully behold? God's glory.

What should we do when we are seeking to honor God? Give him the glory that is due him. Praise him in glorious songs...

 

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

—Philippians 4:8 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

Let's get our minds out of the gutter and get our hearts focused on God's glory. Let's get our minds out of the focus on problems, difficulties, and...

 

Wilt thou not revive us again: that thy people may rejoice in thee?

—Psalm 85:6 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

Our Father, God, loves his children even when they are rebellious. However, God showed Israel that their rebellion would drive his presence and blessing from them. But with their genuine repentance and their confession of sin, God joyously promises to bring revival, renewal, and restoration. He gives them, and gives us as Jesus' disciples, this very prayer as we...

 

The LORD shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth, and even for evermore.

—Psalm 121:8 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

Today's verse builds on yesterday's verse and thoughts.

Does it matter to anyone that I'm here?

Does anyone notice when I'm gone?

Does anybody care if I make it home or never leave the house?

The answers?

"Yes! Yes!! Yes!!!"

The LORD, the Savior of Israel and the Father of Jesus, knows all about us and our...