Daily Verse

If we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all sin.—1 John 1:7Thoughts on Today's Verse...As we draw near to the LORD and live for him, two incredible blessings come our way. First, we find that our sins are forgiven, and we're cleansed of those sins thanks to the loving sacrifice […]

You became imitators of us and of the Lord; in spite of severe suffering, you welcomed the message with the joy given by the Holy Spirit.—1 Thessalonians 1:6Thoughts on Today's Verse...Many of us find it easy to let our circumstances determine our moods. Paul is addressing a group of new Christians in Thessalonica who had been under attack from the beginning of their Christian lives (Acts 17:5-9). Yet Paul reminded […]

Make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; and to godliness, brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness, love. —2 Peter 1:5-7Thoughts on Today's Verse...Sometimes, we get so frightened by the thought of "works-won" salvation that we forget that love and grace ultimately call us to action, not just reflection. Action means effort. That's […]

In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now...—Philippians 1:4-5Thoughts on Today's Verse...Special Note: This year, we are basing our verse reference on the date as represented in the U.S. — January 4 is 1:4 from Philippians, and so June 6, for example, will be 6:6 from Matthew. This challenges us to look […]

The Son is the radiance of God's glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word. After he had provided purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven.—Hebrews 1:3Thoughts on Today's Verse...We talk about Mother Nature, but do you realize that Scripture identifies Jesus as the power behind the order of our universe? He sustains our world […]

He [the Word, the One we know as Jesus,] was with God in the beginning. Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made.—John 1:2-3Thoughts on Today's Verse...Jesus was there. He was with God in the beginning, yet he was much more than just a witness of Creation. He created it all — there is NOTHING that has been created that Jesus did not […]

In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.—Genesis 1:1Thoughts on Today's Verse...We are creatures of the earth. Yes, we are much more than that, but occasionally, we must be reminded of our earth-bound existence at this time in our lives! We can't truly understand existence before, beyond, or above time. Yet before the beginning of time, as we know it, God existed — he has revealed himself as […]

"I am the Alpha and the Omega," says the Lord God, "who is, and who was, and who is to come, the Almighty."—Revelation 1:8Thoughts on Today's Verse...From beginning to end, our God is with us! What is there for us to fear? What can happen that can change this one undeniable reality? We belong to the God who is always there, who always cares for us, and who will always […]

"I am the LORD; that is my name! I will not give my glory to another. ... See, the former things have taken place, and new things I declare; before they spring into being, I tell you of them."—Isaiah 42:8-9Thoughts on Today's Verse...Isn't it comforting that no matter what happens over the next few days, months, or years, God is already there? He is not bound by space and time. […]