Daily Verse

[As the prophet Micah has written:] "But you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; for out of you will come a ruler who will be the shepherd of my people Israel."—Matthew 2:6Thoughts on Today's Verse...The birth of Jesus at Bethlehem was no accident. The Almighty God had foretold this many years earlier through his prophet Micah. Even Herod's religious lackeys […]

God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under law, to redeem those under law, that we might receive the full rights of sons.—Galatians 4:4-5Thoughts on Today's Verse...The Father sent his Son. No one else would do as our Savior and Lord. The Father had sent prophets, priests, and preachers, yet they could not bring the salvation and hope that were needed. Religion remained earthbound, legalistic, and doomed. So, […]

Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ, who gave himself for our sins to rescue us from the present evil age...—Galatians 1:3-4Thoughts on Today's Verse...Jesus has come for our rescue! Why? Because he knows the times in which we live aren't easy. He knows that the world in which we live is caught up in wickedness. He knows our world is broken and […]

You know my folly, O God; my guilt is not hidden from you. May those who hope in you not be disgraced because of me, O Lord, the LORD Almighty; may those who seek you not be put to shame because of me, O God of Israel.—Psalm 69:5-6Thoughts on Today's Verse...While we're all weak and sinful, we are thankful to have Jesus to atone for our sins and to intercede […]

Because he himself suffered when he was tempted, [Jesus] is able to help those who are being tempted.—Hebrews 2:18Thoughts on Today's Verse...Jesus was tempted like you and I are! He suffered like we do! God, in his grace, made sure that we had someone in heaven who knew what it was like to face suffering and mortality firsthand. This knowledge is not just through his omniscient wisdom; he also knows […]

[Jesus] had to be made like his brothers in every way, in order that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in service to God, and that he might make atonement for the sins of the people.—Hebrews 2:17Thoughts on Today's Verse...There are very few things the Bible says Jesus "had" to do. Becoming like us is a key he had to do things! Jesus had to be one […]

I will praise God's name in song and glorify him with thanksgiving. This will please the LORD more than an ox, more than a bull with its horns and hoofs. The poor will see and be glad — you who seek God, may your hearts live!—Psalm 69:30-32Thoughts on Today's Verse...Our praise should not only please God; it should also produce joy and gladness in the streets among the poor! Why? […]

When you are harvesting in your field and you overlook a sheaf, do not go back to get it. Leave it for the alien, the fatherless and the widow, so that the LORD your God may bless you in all the work of your hands.—Deuteronomy 24:19Thoughts on Today's Verse...Apparently, this is a passage Scrooge hadn't seen! Unfortunately, I fear this is also a passage many of the Father's children haven't […]

Do not hide your face from your servant; answer me quickly, for I am in trouble. Come near and rescue me; redeem me because of my foes.—Psalm 69:17-18Thoughts on Today's Verse...Jesus came to show God's heart to us and to rescue us from our enemies. But today, in hostile parts of the world, as well as in the places many would least expect it, Christians are under daily attack. God […]