Daily Verse

Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him. —James 1:12Thoughts on Today's Verse...I don't know about you, but it is hard for me to appreciate our need to go through trials. Trials in life are hard to tolerate and endure! This is especially true when we are […]

Paul and Barnabas remained in Antioch, where they and many others taught and preached the word of the LORD.—Acts 15:35Thoughts on Today's Verse...Antioch was a great church in the first century. God blessed this church with both Jewish and Gentile disciples who were very talented. These disciples were the first followers of Jesus in the New Testament who were called Christians. Many of these new Christians taught and evangelized others […]

If we confess our sins, [God] is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.—1 John 1:9Thoughts on Today's Verse...God is faithful! Scripture declares it. Jesus' life demonstrates it. We've experienced it. We cherish this promise of forgiveness and purification from God, especially when things don't turn out as they should. So when Satan does trip us with temptation, or when we are […]

For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened.—Luke 11:10Thoughts on Today's Verse...God answers prayers! Recent research into patients recovering from surgery for whom others prayed validates this truth. Our experience suggests it is true. The Bible promises us that it is so. Luke emphasized one specific answer to prayer that God-seekers receive. God longs to give us a truly […]

But remember the LORD your God, for it is he who gives you the ability to produce wealth, and so confirms his covenant, which he swore to your forefathers, as it is today.—Deuteronomy 8:18Thoughts on Today's Verse...As we enter the month, often associated with giving thanks and sharing our resources with others on Giving Tuesday, this reminder from Moses is an important one! We so easily forget to give thanks […]

I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of Egypt, out of the land of slavery. You shall have no other gods before me.—Exodus 20:2-3Thoughts on Today's Verse...The order of faithful obedience is always the same in Scripture: God reveals himself to us, blesses us with his grace, and then asks us to respond with obedience. In other words, God blesses us first and then asks us to […]

The Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen and protect you from the evil one.—2 Thessalonians 3:3Thoughts on Today's Verse...The Bible repeatedly reminds us that we are in a spiritual war with strong and malicious forces that are spiritually and morally evil (Ephesians 6:10-12). We should steer clear of any appearance of evil. We shouldn't involve ourselves in anything related to Satan and his work. We also need to remember […]

[Barnabas and Paul] preached the good news in that city and won a large number of disciples. Then they returned to Lystra, Iconium and Antioch, strengthening the disciples and encouraging them to remain true to the faith.—Acts 14:21-22Thoughts on Today's Verse...Do you know a new Christian? Do you have friendships with new believers? Peter, Paul, and Barnabas remind us that becoming a Christian can be challenging to these new believers. […]

Be exalted, O LORD, in your strength; we will sing and praise your might.—Psalm 21:13Thoughts on Today's Verse...What is our role in the grand scheme of things? In Psalm 21, the Spirit emphasizes our importance as God's cheerleaders and worshipers. We ask God to reveal himself in his glory. We urge God to make his strength known to all people. We marvel in amazement at the almighty God's deeds. We […]