Daily Verse

It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.—Galatians 5:1Thoughts on Today's Verse...We have been set free! Christ Jesus has delivered us from law, sin, and death through God's grace and our faith in him (Romans 8:1-4). We have been set free from trying to be justified by our adherence to the law. […]

We have sinned, even as our fathers did; we have done wrong and acted wickedly.—Psalm 106:6Thoughts on Today's Verse...Sin is nothing new. The candor of the Scriptures allows us to see the stupidity and rebelliousness of God's people in the past. We should be convicted by their lost opportunities and the disasters they brought upon themselves and not repeat their mistakes, rebelliousness, and sin. We should also be reminded how […]

I will show the holiness of my great name, which has been profaned among the nations, the name you have profaned among them. Then the nations will know that I am the LORD, declares the Sovereign LORD, when I show myself holy through you before their eyes.—Ezekiel 36:23Thoughts on Today's Verse...Have you ever wondered what would happen if all of God's people from every nation would humble themselves in repentance […]

O land, land, land, hear the word of the LORD.—Jeremiah 22:29Thoughts on Today's Verse...What is essential if your country and your people are to experience genuine spiritual and moral revival? First, the Spirit of God must move in a mighty way. Second, the people must open their hearts to hear and respond to the Word of the LORD. So let's commit to praying together — all of us from all […]

[For the LORD says about his eternal ruler from Bethlehem,] "He will stand and shepherd his flock in the strength of the LORD, in the majesty of the name of the LORD his God. And they will live securely, for then his greatness will reach to the ends of the earth. And he will be their peace."—Micah 5:4-5Thoughts on Today's Verse...As followers of Christ Jesus, God's Messiah, we believe this […]

Correct me, LORD, but only with justice — not in your anger, lest you reduce me to nothing.—Jeremiah 10:24Thoughts on Today's Verse...We know that God is love! We know the LORD's justice is filled with faithful, lovingkindness. But God is also holy and righteous! If he did not lovingly and tenderly correct us, we could not survive before his tremendously awe-inspiring perfection. Yet our God has chosen to give us […]

Who can proclaim the mighty acts of the LORD or fully declare his praise?—Psalm 106:2Thoughts on Today's Verse...Almighty! That's one of the names for God. He is everything we can imagine that is good, right, holy, and much more! So, the Old Testament is full of different names for God. It's because God is greater than we can imagine. He can do more than we can dream of asking. He […]

Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother, was one of the two who heard what John had said and who had followed Jesus. The first thing Andrew did was to find his brother Simon and tell him, "We have found the Messiah" (that is, the Christ). And he brought him to Jesus.—John 1:40-42Thoughts on Today's Verse...Almost every time we see Andrew in the New Testament, he brings someone to meet Jesus (John 1:40-42, […]

To the elders among you, I appeal as a fellow elder and a witness of Christ’s sufferings who also will share in the glory to be revealed: Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care, watching over them — not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not pursuing dishonest gain, but eager to serve; not lording it over those entrusted […]