Daily Verse

This is what the LORD Almighty, the God of Israel, says: Reform your ways and your actions, and I will let you live in this place.—Jeremiah 7:3Thoughts on Today's Verse...We often take for granted what we have, where we live, the friends who bless our lives, and the family that gives us a place to belong and grow. All of these are gifts to us from God. We don't deserve […]

For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.—Matthew 7:2Thoughts on Today's Verse...Jesus is concerned! He does not want us to have a critical spirit toward others — especially other brothers and sisters in Christ. He does not want us to judge their motives. After all, we can't know another person's heart; only God can. […]

O LORD my God, I take refuge in you; save and deliver me from all who pursue me...—Psalm 7:1Thoughts on Today's Verse...Who or what is pursuing you? Is it a past mistake? Is it an old enemy? Is it an addiction in your life that is dragging you down? Is it your conscience? Is it a nagging sense of guilt? Is it someone who wants to do you physical harm? […]

But Moses said to the LORD, "Since I speak with faltering lips, why would Pharaoh listen to me?"—Exodus 6:30Thoughts on Today's Verse...Moses had to learn the same lesson most of us have to learn: folks really don't care that much about what we say. If the truth is known, most of us can't express ourselves all that well. Communication with others is hard. However, when we offer ourselves to the […]

Jesus answered, "The work of God is this: to believe in the one he has sent."—John 6:29Thoughts on Today's Verse..."What do you do for a living?" It is one of the most commonly asked questions in many cultures. We define each other in large measure by the work we do. God, however, defines us by his gracious love and our belief in Jesus. The work God has for us to […]

[Jesus taught his disciples with these words:] "Bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you."—Luke 6:28Thoughts on Today's Verse...Outside the example of Jesus, this command makes no sense at all. But Jesus shows us the importance of leaving our destiny in the hands of our Creator and Father. Suddenly, this makes perfect sense. What is the best way to defeat an enemy? Certainly, it's not to beat […]

Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?—Matthew 6:27Thoughts on Today's Verse...With our busy world, we often preoccupy ourselves with worrisome and inconsequential things. What does this worry get us? Far from making our lives more productive or adding to our longevity, we know for a fact that worry hastens our demise, robs our days of joy, harms our bodies, and leads us to lose […]

"I [Darius King of Persia] issue a decree that in every part of my kingdom people must fear and reverence the God of Daniel. For he is the living God and he endures forever; his kingdom will not be destroyed, his dominion will never end. He rescues and he saves; he performs signs and wonders in the heavens and on the earth. He has rescued Daniel from the power of […]

[Jesus taught his disciples, saying:] "Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more important than food, and the body more important than clothes?"—Matthew 6:25Thoughts on Today's Verse...God gives beauty to flowers and life to grass. In the grand scheme of things, these are transitory and insignificant. He sent his Son […]