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[Jesus said,] "I tell you, whoever publicly acknowledges me before others, the Son of Man will also acknowledge before the angels of God. ... When you are brought before synagogues, rulers and authorities, do not worry about how you will defend yourselves or what you will say, for the Holy...

Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God. —1 Corinthians 10:31 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... As humans, we are often quick to quibble over things we feel are important to us when others don't share our enthusiasm — especially food, holidays, and...

[In his revelation to John, Jesus said,] "Whoever has ears, let them hear what the Spirit says to the churches." —Revelation 3:6 NIV Key Thought The Holy Spirit wants us to know the Lord's will. The Spirit wants us to know and live the Lord's truth. But for the Spirit's message to make a...

The righteous shall never be removed: but the wicked shall not inhabit the earth. —Proverbs 10:30 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... This promise is even truer for those of us who live on this side of Calvary and the empty tomb! As Paul said it, "our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly...

Then the Spirit of the LORD came on me [Ezekiel], and he told me to say: "This is what the LORD says: That is what you are saying, you leaders in Israel, but I know what is going through your mind." —Ezekiel 11:5 NIV Key Thought The Spirit of the Lord brings us the message of God. The Spirit...

Of how much sorer punishment, suppose ye, shall he be thought worthy, who hath trodden under foot the Son of God, and hath counted the blood of the covenant, wherewith he was sanctified, an unholy thing, and hath done despite unto the Spirit of grace? —Hebrews 10:29 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's...

[In his revelation to John, Jesus said,] "Write this letter to the angel of the church in Sardis. This is the message from the one who has the sevenfold Spirit of God and the seven stars: 'I know all the things you do, and that you have a reputation for being alive — but you are dead. Wake up...

The hope of the righteous shall be gladness: but the expectation of the wicked shall perish. —Proverbs 10:28 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... Good news! When we seek righteousness, justice, holiness, mercy, and godliness, our future is full of joy. Don't let the darkness around you steal...

But we who live by the Spirit eagerly wait to receive by faith the righteousness God has promised to us. —Galatians 5:5 NLT Key Thought Righteousness is a key element of God's character. Since we can't achieve or acquire righteousness on our own (Romans 3:19-25), Jesus came to earth, died...

But the children of Belial said, How shall this man save us? And they despised him, and brought him no presents. But he held his peace. —1 Samuel 10:27 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... Some folks didn't want Saul to serve them as King because of his simple background and non-aristocratic...

For the earth is the Lord's, and the fulness thereof. —1 Corinthians 10:26 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... When we talk about giving to God, or to the work of God, we must remember that it is all his. He doesn't need our gifts to do his work. On the other hand, we do need to share the...

For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands. For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline. —2 Timothy 1:6-7 NIV Key Thought We are timid because we are fearful. We fear...

And hope does not put us to shame, because God's love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us. —Romans 5:5 NIV Key Thought When our son was small, and we were new parents, we couldn't imagine loving anyone else like we loved him. In our limited...

Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching. —Hebrews 10:25 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... "Going to church" isn't very attractive to many folks. This reality shouldn't...

A new power is in operation. The Spirit of life in Christ, like a strong wind, has magnificently cleared the air, freeing you from a fated lifetime of brutal tyranny at the hands of sin and death. —Romans 8:2 MESSAGE Key Thought Life as a follower of Jesus — as a person "in Christ" — is...

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... I love a request that a good friend regularly makes of the Lord: "Humble me gently, Father." Transformation is hard work and requires even more patience...

[Jesus said,] "The Spirit can make life. Sheer muscle and willpower don't make anything happen. Every word I've spoken to you is a Spirit-word, and so it is life-making." —John 6:63 MESSAGE Key Thought We can't make life happen. We can live with purpose, but life happens by grace. Our...

All things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but all things edify not. Let no man seek his own, but every man another's wealth. —1 Corinthians 10:23-24 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... Freedom is a wonderful gift! Freedom in Christ is greater...

We put no stumbling block in anyone's path, so that our ministry will not be discredited. Rather, as servants of God we commend ourselves in every way: ... in purity, understanding, patience and kindness; in the Holy Spirit and in sincere love; ... —2 Corinthians 6:3-6 NIV Key Thought "May I...

And ye shall be hated of all men for my name's sake: but he that endureth to the end shall be saved. —Matthew 10:22 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... Jesus' words are very strong! His emphasis is for a reason. Christians need to realize that they are not going to be the dominant culture...