Daily Verse

But Jehoshaphat [King of Judah] also said to the king of Israel, "First seek the counsel of the LORD."—1 Kings 22:5Thoughts on Today's Verse...This verse is from the wonderful story of Micaiah and his bravery as God's prophet. Jehoshaphat knew not to trust the counsel of the false prophets from the northern kingdom of Israel. He was adamant that before he involved God's people of Judah in a battle with […]

Blessed be your glorious name, and may it be exalted above all blessing and praise. —Nehemiah 9:5Thoughts on Today's Verse...God loves to hear our praises and songs of adoration. He longs to hear us call him Abba, Father and King of the Ages. But better than all the praise we can muster and higher than the highest sounds of angels is something higher still: the very name of God, YHWH, […]

You, O God, do see trouble and grief; you consider it to take it in hand. The victim commits himself to you; you are the helper of the fatherless.—Psalm 10:14Thoughts on Today's Verse...God abhors those who take advantage of powerless people, who are going through a series of difficulties, or who are in compromising situations. Those who exploit the needy, weak, poor, or disadvantaged must know that God sees their […]

Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. —Hebrews 12:2Thoughts on Today's Verse...Who is your hero? I'm not asking for the Sunday school class answer; I want you to look inside. Who is the person you most actively admire? […]

Without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him. —Hebrews 11:6Thoughts on Today's Verse...Our relationship with God is built on the atoning sacrifice of Jesus and our acceptance of that sacrifice through obedient faith (Romans 1:5, 10:9-13, 16:26; Colossians 2:12-15). Such faith trusts that God not only exists but also personally […]

Do not turn to mediums or seek out spiritists, for you will be defiled by them. I am the LORD your God. —Leviticus 19:31Thoughts on Today's Verse...Our world has a re-emergent fascination with the occult, the world of demons, and the dark practices of witchcraft. Many in today's world are caught in these demonic practices. Unfortunately, some believers in Christ react in two dangerous ways: Downplay the reality of these […]

Nobody should seek his own good, but the good of others.—1 Corinthians 10:24Thoughts on Today's Verse...Isn't it amazing how the more we try to fix things for ourselves — the more we focus on "looking out for number 1" — and the more we find ourselves isolated from meaningful relationships that make life worth living? "If you want to have a friend, then be a friend," the saying goes. You […]

Make it your ambition to lead a quiet life, to mind your own business and to work with your hands, just as we told you, so that your daily life may win the respect of outsiders and so that you will not be dependent on anybody. —1 Thessalonians 4:11-12Thoughts on Today's Verse...What's your ambition? I don't know about you, but I'm not so sure I could say my ambition is […]

We were born only yesterday and know nothing, and our days on earth are but a shadow. —Job 8:9Thoughts on Today's Verse...While Job never discovered why he suffered, he did learn his place in the universe before the Almighty God (Job chapters 38-41). Each of us needs this mature perspective! When we are young, time seems to pass very slowly — especially if we are excitedly waiting for something special! […]