Daily Verse

For [the Father] has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves.—Colossians 1:13Thoughts on Today's Verse...People from all over the world and many different nationalities read Verse of the Day. While our national origins and ethnic heritages differ, we are members of one Kingdom. Our allegiance transcends ethnicity, race, culture, language, and nation. Why? Because we've been rescued from the […]

Though you have not seen [the resurrected Lord Jesus], you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy, for you are receiving the goal of your faith, the salvation of your souls.—1 Peter 1:8-9Thoughts on Today's Verse...Can you trust what you don't see? Of course! What kind of question is that? Our lives depend […]

Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice.—1 Chronicles 16:10Thoughts on Today's Verse...What brings you joy? What is your source of personal glory? Do you glory and rejoice in your accomplishments, your wealth, your status, your looks, your piety, your humility, your...? In the old hymn "Beneath the Cross of Jesus," we each confess, "My glory, all the Cross." That's what Christians mean […]

For Christ died for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God.—1 Peter 3:18Thoughts on Today's Verse...It sounds so simple and straightforward, doesn't it? Kinda like the newspaper headline about someone dying that we don't know. Just cold, hard facts! But we know differently. Underneath this statement of grace lies the broken heart of God, the sacrifice of heaven, the brutality of supposedly religious […]

The inhabitants of one city will go to another and say, "Let us go at once to entreat the LORD and seek the LORD Almighty. I myself am going."—Zechariah 8:21Thoughts on Today's Verse...This Messianic message from Zechariah anticipates the day of the LORD's redemption. Many different people from all over the world will come looking for God's great mercy. God's people will have one key phrase on their hearts: "Let's […]

You alone are the LORD. You made the heavens, even the highest heavens, and all their starry host, the earth and all that is on it, the seas and all that is in them. You give life to everything, and the multitudes of heaven worship you.—Nehemiah 9:6Thoughts on Today's Verse...Nehemiah faced what seemed like an impossible task. He knew, however, how important it was for God's people to remember how […]

For prophecy never had its origin in the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.—2 Peter 1:21Thoughts on Today's Verse...Where did Scripture come from? What is the basis of our faith in the Bible and the Gospel? Peter wants us to realize that the prophets of ancient times, God's servants, didn't bake up their own private recipes for their prophecies. […]

Without wood a fire goes out; without gossip a quarrel dies down.—Proverbs 26:20Thoughts on Today's Verse...Ol' Smokey The Bear said: "Only you can prevent forest fires!" Basically, that's what the Wiseman of Proverbs says about gossip. We can turn down the heat, douse the fire, and let the quarrel die. How? By not supplying juicy morsels of gossip, ditching the urge to spread destructive innuendos, and refusing to keep alive […]

Help us, O God our Savior, for the glory of your name; deliver us and forgive our sins for your name's sake.—Psalm 79:9Thoughts on Today's Verse...We don't deserve the grace we need. We have no right to presume on God's forgiveness. We have no reason to expect divine deliverance. But in Jesus, God... Don't you love that phrase? But in Jesus, God has shown us his incredible love, grace, mercy, […]