Posts Tagged ‘ Verse of the Day ’

VerseD: Ecclesiastes 3:11

He has made everything beautiful in its time. Also, he has put eternity into man’s heart, yet so that he cannot find out what God has done from the beginning to the end.
Ecclesiastes 3:11, ESV

Wait on God, no matter the circumstance you are in. He has a purpose, ultimately leading to His eternal kingdom being set up on the New Earth.

VerseD: 2 Thessalonians 3:5

May the Lord direct your hearts to the love of God and to the steadfastness of Christ.
2 Thessalonians 3:5 ESV

We cannot fully and consistently love others without the love of God filling us and flowing through us.

Especially when others have wronged us.

Or we disagree with them.

VerseD: 2 Corinthians 4:18

as we look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen. For the things that are seen are transient, but the things that are unseen are eternal.
2 Corinthians 4:18, ESV

Our trust is not in government institutions, money, or things. These will fade away.

Our trust is in the Holy One, God, and the work of the cross. Without these, there is no long term hope.

VerseD: Psalm 28:7

The Lord is my strength and my shield; in him my heart trusts, and I am helped; my heart exults, and with my song I give thanks to him.
Psalm 28:7, ESV

Trust the Lord to get you through each day and every moment, giving Him praise and thanks all the while.

VerseD: Roman’s 12:12

Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;
Romans 12:12, KJV

No matter our circumstances, we have Christ as our example:

  • We have hope for eternity to endure all things,
  • We do not lash out at others,
  • We take EVERYTHING to our Father in Heaven.

VerseD: 1 Corinthians 1:10

I appeal to you, brothers, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree, and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be united in the same mind and the same judgment.
1 Corinthians 1:10, ESV

When we are focused on Christ, everything else becomes relatively unimportant. We may disagree on some things, but we should agree on the foundational beliefs of Christ.

“They will know you by your love for one another.”

VerseD: Hebrews 12:1

Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us,
Hebrews 12:1, ESV

The Bible tells us of dozens – hundreds – thousands – who believed in and were faithful to God. Their example and testimony should inspire us and spur us on toward godliness – Christ-likeness.

VerseD: Psalm 46:1

God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
Psalm 46:1, ESV

God is always with the believer. Good times or bad, just turn to Him and find His peace.

VerseD: Psalm 27:14

Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord!
Psalm 27:14, ESV

We are all too often restless and impatient. We must learn God’s patience.

Remember that He has been patient with us, throughout all of history and until Christ returns, saving even us.

VerseD: 1 Corinthians 13:4-5

Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful;
1 Corinthians 13:4‭-‬5, ESV

People can be stupid, it is true.

If you are easily irritated by or jealous of them, do you truly have the love of God in you?

Remember how patient, kind, and sacrificial He has been to you, and that will inspire love for others.