Daily Verse

[Jesus continued explaining his parable of the soils, saying,] "The one who received the seed that fell among the thorns is the man who hears the word, but the worries of this life and the deceitfulness of wealth choke it, making it unfruitful."—Matthew 13:22Thoughts on Today's Verse...All sorts of things can distract us from Kingdom matters. The wear and tear of everyday life can make it hard to keep our […]

Restore us to yourself, O LORD, that we may return; renew our days as of old.—Lamentations 5:21Thoughts on Today's Verse...When these words were first spoken, the prophet and his people were focused on God's restoration of Israel back to their place in Judea, their prominence in the world of nations, their beauty in daily life, and their worship and security in the Temple of the LORD. From our vantage point, […]

[Paul spoke to the educated people of Athens and explained,] "God [made all people from one man] so that men would seek him and perhaps reach out for him and find him, though he is not far from each one of us."—Acts 17:27Thoughts on Today's Verse...Our seeking God longs to be sought! God placed his fingerprints all over the universe and gave us places to find life and pursue meaning […]

Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.—Ephesians 4:29Thoughts on Today's Verse...The goal in Christian communication is not just clarity. Neither is the goal just to be understood. The goal is not even just to be truthful. The goal is to be helpfully appropriate, encouragingly uplifting, and […]

This is what the LORD says to the house of Israel: "Seek me and live; do not seek Bethel, do not go to Gilgal, do not journey to Beersheba."—Amos 5:4-5Thoughts on Today's Verse...Do you "go to church"? I hope not! Don't get me wrong; I'm not advocating you skip worship and fellowship this Sunday! We're told not to forsake gathering together as believers (Hebrews 10:25). But when we assemble as […]

Look to the LORD and his strength; seek his face always.—1 Chronicles 16:11Thoughts on Today's Verse...After restoring the presence of God to their people through the Ark of the Covenant, David and Asaph, gave the people these verses as a song to perpetually remind them of the importance of seeking God's strength and presence (face) because: Our strength is found in the LORD's presence (2 Corinthians 12:8-10; Ephesians 6:10).Our grace […]

[Jesus said,] "By myself I can do nothing; I judge only as I hear, and my judgment is just, for I seek not to please myself but him who sent me."—John 5:30Thoughts on Today's Verse..."So who you tryin' to please, anyway?" These words from my dad still ring in my ears. His point? There are only two voices we MUST please: Our Father in heaven, because all praise and honor […]

Rise in the presence of the aged, show respect for the elderly and revere your God. I am the LORD.—Leviticus 19:32Thoughts on Today's Verse...In an age where respect is little known and even less practiced, showing honor for those who are older is often overlooked. Yet in this scripture, by the LORD's own word, showing respect for the elderly ranks right up there with reverencing God. But then we shouldn't […]

God "will give to each person according to what he has done" (Psalm 62:12). To those who by persistence in doing good seek glory, honor and immortality, he will give eternal life.—Romans 2:6-7Thoughts on Today's Verse...God not only seeks after us, but he also desires a relationship with us — he longs for us to seek after him and after matters that are important to him. When we persistently seek […]