Daily Verse

In the same way [as the Spirit blesses us in so many ways in our lives], the Spirit [also] helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express. And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints in accordance with God’s […]

But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently.—Romans 8:25Thoughts on Today's Verse...I'm not good at waiting. I don't like waiting for Christmas. I don't like waiting in line to check out or check in somewhere. I don't like waiting for someone who is late. I don't like waiting for a surprise. I don't like to wait for.... well, you get the idea, […]

[Jesus warned the crowds,] "I told you that you would die in your sins; if you do not believe that I am the one I claim to be, you will indeed die in your sins."—John 8:24Thoughts on Today's Verse...The crucial phrase in Scripture, somewhat disguised by our translations, is: "Unless you believe that I AM, then you will indeed die in your sins." As John so often does, he grabs […]

Not only [is all creation groaning under its bondage to decay], but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for our adoption as sons and daughters, the redemption of our bodies.—Romans 8:23Thoughts on Today's Verse...Life can be very difficult at times. Anyone who has lived long knows this. At the same time, even our worst nightmares are staging periods for our great […]

[God promised,] "As long as the earth endures, seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, summer and winter, day and night will never cease."—Genesis 8:22Thoughts on Today's Verse...Based on God's promises, we are daily presented with two realities: Either tomorrow will come, the earth will turn, and the seasons will pass in their appointed order.Or God will interrupt his appointed order. Jesus will come, and we'll share in his glory eternally.These […]

[Jesus] replied [when he was alerted his physical family was near], "My mother and brothers are those who hear God's word and put it into practice."—Luke 8:21Thoughts on Today's Verse...I love the simple truth that Jesus taught his first disciples. Do you want to be recognized as a part of Jesus' family? Obey his Father's word and live his Father's will! When you do, Jesus gladly claims you as part […]

We want to avoid any criticism of the way we administer this liberal gift [of money you have given for the Christians in Jerusalem]. For we are taking pains to do what is right, not only in the eyes of the Lord but also in the eyes of men.—2 Corinthians 8:20-21Thoughts on Today's Verse...We want to be generous in helping others in need, especially those who are part of our […]

When men tell you to consult mediums and spiritists, who whisper and mutter, should not a people inquire of their God? Why consult the dead on behalf of the living?—Isaiah 8:19Thoughts on Today's Verse...We live in an age when people want to mix the contents of many mystical faiths and spirituality into the boiling pot of a self-made pseudo-Christian religion because they added a little Jesus to their mix. Most […]

I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.—Romans 8:18Thoughts on Today's Verse..."Life is pain... Anyone who says differently is selling you something." This line from the movie "Princess Bride" is poignantly accurate. However, it is not eternally accurate! Better days are ahead for those of us who follow Jesus, and these better days are far better than anything we […]