Bible Verse for Today

Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.

—Galatians 5:1 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

We have been set free! Christ Jesus has delivered us from law, sin, and death through God's grace and our faith in him (Romans 8:1-4). We have been set free from trying to be justified by our adherence to the law. We now serve God out of our thankfulness for his grace, empowered by the Holy Spirit to...

 

We have sinned with our fathers, we have committed iniquity, we have done wickedly.

—Psalm 106:6 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

Sin is nothing new. The candor of the Scriptures allows us to see the stupidity and rebelliousness of God's people in the past. We should be convicted by their lost opportunities and the disasters they brought upon themselves and not repeat their mistakes, rebelliousness, and sin. We should also be reminded how little difference there often is...

 

And I will sanctify my great name, which was profaned among the heathen, which ye have profaned in the midst of them; and the heathen shall know that I am the LORD, saith the Lord GOD, when I shall be sanctified in you before their eyes.

—Ezekiel 36:23 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

Have you ever wondered what would happen if all of God's people from every nation would humble themselves in repentance and ask God to reveal his holiness to the nations? I can't help but...

 

O earth, earth, earth, hear the word of the LORD.

—Jeremiah 22:29 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

What is essential if your country and your people are to experience genuine spiritual and moral revival? First, the Spirit of God must move in a mighty way. Second, the people must open their hearts to hear and respond to the Word of the LORD. So let's commit to praying together — all of us from all over the world — that our people will open their hearts to the work of the...

 

And he shall stand and feed in the strength of the LORD, in the majesty of the name of the LORD his God; and they shall abide: for now shall he be great unto the ends of the earth. And this man shall be the peace, when the Assyrian shall come into our land: and when he shall tread in our palaces, then shall we raise against him seven shepherds, and eight principal men.

—Micah 5:4-5 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

As followers of Christ Jesus, God's Messiah, we believe this...

 

O LORD, correct me, but with judgment; not in thine anger, lest thou bring me to nothing.

—Jeremiah 10:24 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

We know that God is love! We know the LORD's justice is filled with faithful, lovingkindness. But God is also holy and righteous! If he did not lovingly and tenderly correct us, we could not survive before his tremendously awe-inspiring perfection. Yet our God has chosen to give us his undeserved mercy and kindness as he corrects us and...

 

Who can utter the mighty acts of the LORD? who can shew forth all his praise?

—Psalm 106:2 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

Almighty!

That's one of the names for God. He is everything we can imagine that is good, right, holy, and much more! So, the Old Testament is full of different names for God. It's because God is greater than we can imagine. He can do more than we can dream of asking. He is much more than our words can declare. Even our most extraordinary moments of...

 

He first findeth his own brother ###, and saith unto him, We have found the Messias, which is, being interpreted, the Christ. And he brought him to Jesus. And when Jesus beheld him, he said, Thou art ### the son of ###: thou shalt be called ###, which is by interpretation, A stone.

—John 1:40-42 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

Almost every time we see ### in the New Testament, he brings someone to meet Jesus (John 1:40-42, 6:5-9, 12:20-22). Aside from this truth and that...

 

And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away.

—1 Peter 5:1-4 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

What a wonderful blessing for God's people when their congregation is led by godly leaders who are loving shepherds. As much as we love these kinds of shepherds and follow them with respect as we honor their examples (Hebrews 13:7-8, 17, 24), we know that they will receive even greater appreciation from Jesus, the Chief Shepherd...

 

Seek the LORD, and his strength: seek his face evermore.

—Psalm 105:4 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

When we honestly evaluate where we use our time, how we spend our money, what we think about most frequently, and where we put forth our best efforts, what do we find? Is God our consuming passion? Is he our first love? Do we seek his presence always? God told his people, "Seek me and live..." (Amos 5:4, 6). Jesus' stepbrother, James, challenged us to "Come near to...