A Scripture A Day

Love in Action 1 John 5:3 (NIV) In fact, this is love for God: to keep his commands. And his commands are not burdensome When we think of love, we often think of emotions, feelings, and expressions of affection. We think of the joy and warmth that comes from loving…

Listening to the Cry of the Poor Proverbs 21:13 (NIV) Whoever shuts their ears to the cry of the poor will also cry out and not be answered. The principle of sowing and reaping is embedded deeply in this proverb. When we ignore the cries of those who are suffering, we are…

Standing Strong in Faith 1 Peter 4:4 (NIV) They are surprised that you do not join them in their reckless, wild living, and they heap abuse on you. One of the most challenging aspects of living a life of faith is the constant pressure from the world to conform. It’s a pressure…

The Responsibility of Doing Good James 4:17 (NIV) If anyone, then, knows the good they ought to do and doesn’t do it, it is sin for them. This verse shifts the focus from the sins of commission—wrong actions we take—to the sins of omission, the good things we fail to do. It’s a…

Embracing the Reverent Fear of the Lord Proverbs 8:13 (AMPC) The reverent fear and worshipful awe of the Lord [includes] the hatred of evil; pride, arrogance, the evil way, and perverted and twisted speech I hate. This verse captures the essence of what it truly means to have…

Breaking Through the Impossible Mark 6:56 (NIV) reads, “And wherever he went—into villages, towns, or countryside—they placed the sick in the marketplaces. They begged him to let them touch even the edge of his cloak, and all who touched it were healed.” At first glance, this…

The Power of Intercession Job 42:10 (NIV) After Job had prayed for his friends, the Lord restored his fortunes and gave him twice as much as he had before. This verse is not just a conclusion to Job's story; it offers a vital lesson on the power of intercession and the…

The Danger of Isolation Proverbs 18:1 (NIV) "An unfriendly person pursues selfish ends and against all sound judgment starts quarrels." While this verse may seem straightforward, exploring it across different translations reveals a depth of meaning that sheds light on the…

The Freedom of Grace Galatians 5:1-4 (NIV): "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. Mark my words! I, Paul, tell you that if you let yourselves be circumcised, Christ will be of no value…

The Priceless Value of Truth Proverbs 23:23 (AMPC): "Buy the truth and sell it not; not only that, but also get discernment and judgment, instruction and understanding." In the fast-paced, ever-changing world we live in, the pursuit of truth often seems overshadowed by the…

God is Light 1 John 1:5 (NIV): "This is the message we have heard from him and declare to you: God is light; in him there is no darkness at all." The Bible often uses vivid imagery and powerful metaphors to help us grasp the nature of God. In 1 John 1:5, the Apostle John…

The Bridge to God Job 9:33 (NIV): "If only there were someone to mediate between us, someone to bring us together." The book of Job, the oldest book in the Bible, gives us profound insights into human suffering, the nature of God, and the deep spiritual yearnings of mankind.…

Cultivating Your Faith: The Importance of Obedience and Reverence Philippians 2:12 NLT: "Dear friends, you always followed my instructions when I was with you. And now that I am away, it is even more important. Work hard to show the results of your salvation, obeying God with…

Living as a Sacrifice Romans 12:1 (KJV) I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. When we enter into union with God, He guides us every step of the way.…

Embracing and Guarding God's Word in Our Lives Proverbs 7:1-3 NIV: "My son, keep my words and store up my commands within you. Keep my commands and you will live; guard my teachings as the apple of your eye. Bind them on your fingers; write them on the tablet of your heart."…

Honoring God with Our Wealth Proverbs 3:9 NIV: "[9] Honor the Lord with your wealth, with the firstfruits of all your crops." When Proverbs instructs us to honor the Lord with our wealth, it implies that we are to have wealth in the first place. This raises a practical…

Embracing God's Unfailing Love Lamentations 3:22-23 ESV: "[22] The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; [23] they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness." No matter what happened yesterday or during the night, this morning and…

Embracing Each Day with Joy and Gratitude Psalm 118:24 (KJV) says, "This is the day which the LORD hath made; We will rejoice and be glad in it." Each day is a precious gift from God, filled with opportunities and blessings. However, it's up to us to decide how we approach each…

Running the Race with Perseverance Hebrews 12:1 (NIV) says, "Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us." We…

The Ultimate Example for Husbands Ephesians 5:25 (KJV): "Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it." Christ sets the ultimate example of how a husband should relate to his wife. To truly understand how to interact with your wife,…