Daily Verse

[Speaking to the Israelites about their enemies, Moses said:] "Do not be terrified by them, for the LORD your God, who is among you, is a great and awesome God."—Deuteronomy 7:21Thoughts on Today's Verse...What foe can defeat us as the people of God? None when we gladly welcome the presence of our holy God among us! Our God, our Deliverer, is mighty in power, awesome in holiness, and greater than […]

There is not a righteous man on earth who does what is right and never sins.—Ecclesiastes 7:20Thoughts on Today's Verse...Yep, we're all broken, flawed, and tainted (Romans 3:9-11, 23-24). Or, at least, that is what we were before God saved us, the Spirit sanctified us, and Jesus brought us into his family (1 Corinthians 6:9-11). Praise God! Praise God because of his grace. Praise God for the work of Jesus. […]

[Moses addressed Israel, reminding them of God's deliverance of them from Egypt, and his commands given to them:] "You saw with your own eyes the great trials, the miraculous signs and wonders, the mighty hand and outstretched arm, with which the LORD your God brought you out [from bondage and delivered you.]. The LORD your God will do the same to all the peoples you now fear."—Deuteronomy 7:19Thoughts on Today's […]

[When Daniel was alarmed by his visions of the future, he approached one of those standing by him in his visions. The presence told Daniel:] "But the saints of the Most High will receive the kingdom and will possess it forever — yes, for ever and ever."—Daniel 7:18Thoughts on Today's Verse...The Kingdom will belong to God's saints, his children, the followers of Jesus, and the people of the Most High […]

[One of the elders from around the throne of God declared:] "For [Jesus] the Lamb at the center of the throne will be their shepherd; he will lead them to springs of living water. And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes."—Revelation 7:17Thoughts on Today's Verse...What a beautiful picture! The One who died for us will nourish and refresh us. The One upon whom all eternity hinges will […]

[After Jesus had raised the son of the widow from Nain: Those in the crowd who saw this] were all filled with awe and praised God. "A great prophet has appeared among us," they said. "God has come to help his people."—Luke 7:16Thoughts on Today's Verse...Jesus came to do God's work. He came as the Son of God, God incarnate in human flesh (John 1:14-18). He came to reveal God. […]

[Jesus challenged the outward show of religiosity among religious people who were ignoring their inner need to be humble and pure before God. He said:] "Nothing outside a person can defile them by going into them. Rather, it is what comes out of a person that defiles them.'"—Mark 7:15Thoughts on Today's Verse...We get so hung up on externals, appearances, and facades. Jesus cuts to the core of God's concern — […]

[The LORD appeared to Solomon upon the completion of the temple and said,] "If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land."—2 Chronicles 7:14Thoughts on Today's Verse...Concerned people use this passage in our day when discussing the problems with […]

[Jesus said,] "Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it."—Matthew 7:13-14Thoughts on Today's Verse...Decades ago, Juan Carlos Ortiz criticized European and American evangelists for offering a carrot stick gospel — a gospel that focused on […]