Verse of the day

Thursday, April 25, 2024
Psalm 24:1
The earth is the Lord’s and the fullness thereof, the world and those who dwell therein.

There’s nothing like getting your first car. You meticulously looked for it, you saved for it and then you paid for it, so naturally it means a lot more to you than any other car. And that’s exactly why the world is so important to God. He meticulously created everything in it: from the animals on land to the fishes in the seas, from the highest mountain peaks to lowest of heartbeats. So, naturally the earth means more to Him than any other planet in the universe. And so do you!

Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Colossians 1:16-17
For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him. And he is before all things, and in him all things hold together.

In the beginning, Jesus spoke into existence everything that is seen, like animals and bugs, and everything that is unseen like viruses and atoms. And now, after all these years, even though nothing new is created, He is the One who holds it all together. If He didn’t, our entire universe would disintegrate into chaos. But just like you can trust Him to hold the cosmos together, you can trust Him to hold your life together as well. After all, it’s all for Him anyway.

Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Psalm 104:5
He set the earth on its foundations, so that it should never be moved.

Perfect tension. It’s what keeps gravity from the sun pulling one way and the rotation of the planets pulling the other way. That tension keeps every celestial body in its place within the entire solar system. In fact, if we were just a smidgen closer or farther from the sun, the results for life on our planet would change drastically. And since God is the one that set it all in motion, He’s the one that will not allow it to be moved. Which means, if God can work out the very complex details of the universe, He can be trusted with the rudimentary details of your day-to-day life.

Monday, April 22, 2024
Genesis 1:1-3
In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. The earth was without form and void, and darkness was over the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters. And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light.

Light. It was the very first thing God chose to speak into existence in the dark and formless world. And that light pierced the darkness and started to bring form and structure into the void. And now, in your life, when it’s dark and you don’t see clearly what to do…in those moments of confusion and despair, His Spirit will hover close and speak those familiar words to your heart, “Let there be light.”

Friday, April 19, 2024
John 20:19b-21
Jesus came and stood among them and said to them, “Peace be with you.” When he had said this, he showed them his hands and his side. Then the disciples were glad when they saw the Lord. Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, even so I am sending you.”

After the disciples experienced the crucifixion of Jesus, the last thing they felt was peaceful. Not only was their friend and leader just brutally killed, but now His body was missing, and they were a lot like a boat in the middle of a storm…lost. So, Jesus spoke to the storm in their hearts like He did to the one on the water by saying, “Peace.” His presence brought immediate joy to their hearts, removing their doubts and fears. Yet, Jesus didn’t stop there. He didn’t just offer peace for their own comfort; he empowered them with a purpose.

Thursday, April 18, 2024
Luke 24:15-17
While they were talking and discussing together, Jesus himself drew near and went with them. But their eyes were kept from recognizing him. And he said to them, “What is this conversation that you are holding with each other as you walk?” And they stood still, looking sad.

When Jesus resurrected from the dead, many of His own disciples didn’t truly believe it. In fact, two of them started the long 7-mile journey back home with very heavy hearts. And it wasn’t until Jesus interrupted their walk to Emmaus, that they realized they just went 7 miles in the wrong direction. Thankfully, Jesus gave them a lot to think about on their way back to Jerusalem.

Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Matthew 28:19
Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.

There’s a saying, “When the student is ready, the teacher will appear.” And, while He was on earth, Jesus taught His “students” or disciples until it was time for them to step up and follow His example. When the Holy Spirit came upon them, they knew exactly what to do. And it wasn’t to stay in the same place and continue doing the same thing, it was to go into the whole world to make disciples of all nations. Because the Good News wasn’t meant just for the Jewish people, it was meant for all people.

Tuesday, April 16, 2024
1 Corinthians 15:3-8
For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures, and that he appeared to Cephas, then to the twelve. Then he appeared to more than five hundred brothers at one time, most of whom are still alive, though some have fallen asleep. Then he appeared to James, then to all the apostles.

The death and resurrection of Jesus Christ is the foundation upon which our faith stands. And Paul is emphasizing here how Jesus chose to make a way for you to be reconciled to the Father by giving up His own life. And for three days, that was the end of the story. But on the third day, just like He said, He rose to new life which changed everything. Now, not even death itself, can separate us from the love of Christ.

Monday, April 15, 2024
Acts 1:3
He presented himself alive to them after his suffering by many proofs, appearing to them during forty days and speaking about the kingdom of God.

Luke wrote The Gospel of Luke and the book of Acts. The first focused on the birth, ministry, death, and resurrection of Jesus. The second, he wrote to complete Jesus’ ministry and to share the Acts of the Holy Spirit through the apostles. Acts 1 is a segue between the two accounts preparing the reader to understand their role in bringing God’s Kingdom to Jerusalem, Judea, and even the ends of the earth. And it starts with Jesus appearing to over 500 people in just 40 days.

Friday, April 12, 2024
Luke 1:48-49
For behold, from now on all generations will call me blessed; for he who is mighty has done great things for me, and holy is his name.

This was a song sung by the mother of Jesus. She was overwhelmed by the goodness of God and couldn’t help but sing her praises to the Lord. She may have been from a small tribe in a small town, but God saw her heart and called her highly favored. And then, He allowed her to be the one who, along with Joseph, raised the Savior, the Son of God. Now all generations call her blessed, for she beheld the Messiah face to face.

Thursday, April 11, 2024
Isaiah 57:15
For thus says the One who is high and lifted up, who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy: “I dwell in the high and holy place, and also with him who is of a contrite and lowly spirit, to revive the spirit of the lowly, and to revive the heart of the contrite.

It’s like something out of a storybook, the king stoops down to help the lowly servant girl draw water from a well. But why? Why would someone whose position is so decidedly above others choose to bend their knee and help someone so low and humble? The answer is love. God’s heart is bursting with a desire to descend from on high and share that love with those whose hearts know they have nothing of worth to offer the king. And He doesn’t turn up His nose at your brokenness but offers to revive your heart through restoration and renewal. God makes Himself available to those who are truly in need of His tender care.

Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Revelation 4:8
And the four living creatures, each of them with six wings, are full of eyes all around and within, and day and night they never cease to say, “Holy, holy, holy, is the Lord God Almighty, who was and is and is to come!”

This is one of those key moments in Scripture where you get to see a glimpse of how worship will look in heaven. And these 4 unusual, yet angelic creatures never stop opening their mouths in praise to the God who was, who is and who is to come. But right now, since you’re still on earth, prepare your own heart to join in that magnificent chorus that will be the chant of all nations in every tongue forever and ever…Holy, Holy, Holy is the Lord God Almighty!