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Honour the LORD with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase: —Proverbs 3:9 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... Honoring God comes first in everything. We don't give him the last, the least, or the leftovers. He gave us his best, most precious, and most perfect of gifts —...

According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love: Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will... —Ephesians 1:4-5 (KJV) Thoughts...

O fear the LORD, ye his saints: for there is no want to them that fear him. —Psalm 34:9 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... "Fear of the LORD" is one of the great themes of the Old Testament. The phrase is particularly hard to translate, especially in light of the repeated message of the Bible...

The angel of the LORD encampeth round about them that fear him, and delivereth them. —Psalm 34:7 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... I don't see him, but I know he's there! The same angel of the Lord who destroyed Israel's enemies is now fighting to win the spiritual battle that rages around...

He that walketh uprightly walketh surely: but he that perverteth his ways shall be known. —Proverbs 10:9 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... "Tell the truth the first time and then you won't have to remember what you said." That's a quote attributed to the famous Speaker of the House (U.S.A...

For he satisfieth the longing soul, and filleth the hungry soul with goodness. —Psalm 107:9 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... The Bible cries out with one recurring truth: God quenches the thirst and satisfies the hunger of those who seek him. So often we try to soothe the ache in our soul...

If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. —John 8:31-32 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... Truth is not something we know, it is something we live. Jesus reminds us that we must not only know his teaching, but...

Whom [Tychicus] I have sent unto you for the same purpose, that ye might know our affairs, and that he might comfort your hearts. —Ephesians 6:22 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... As Paul faced the difficulties of imprisonment, he was more concerned about the people in Ephesus than he was...

What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us? He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things? —Romans 8:31-32 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... We know God paid a high price to...

There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death. —Romans 8:1-2 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... Can't you imagine...

Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again. —Luke 6:38 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... God is the God of all grace...

Oh how great is thy goodness, which thou hast laid up for them that fear thee; which thou hast wrought for them that trust in thee before the sons of men! —Psalm 31:19 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... Out of this psalm which begins in desperation, we find a crescendo of faith. While things...

Thus saith the LORD, Stand ye in the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls. But they said, We will not walk therein. —Jeremiah 6:16 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... Temptation is a choice between the old path...

I will greatly rejoice in the LORD, my soul shall be joyful in my God; for he hath clothed me with the garments of salvation, he hath covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decketh himself with ornaments, and as a bride adorneth herself with her jewels. —Isaiah 61:10 (KJV)...

And when they had fasted and prayed, and laid their hands on them, they sent them away. —Acts 13:3 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... While fasting is not widely practiced in many churches today, it was clearly something that was a part of the early church experience. Whether sponsored by our...

Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. —Matthew 5:14 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... Darkness dominates our world. Despite appearances, darkness controls so much of what is said and how it is viewed by the world. When someone lives for Christ, they will...

Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men. —Matthew 5:13 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... Jesus never wanted us to give up our moral...

If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. —James 1:5 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... So often we act out of ignorance and face grave consequences for our actions. God longs to grant us spiritual wisdom...

Now unto God and our Father be glory for ever and ever. Amen. —Philippians 4:20 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... What will we share in eternally with God? His glory! What led Israel through the wilderness and shown upon the face of Moses? His glory. What is too wonderful and marvelous for...

That ye, being rooted and grounded in love, May be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height; And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fulness of God. —Ephesians 3:17-19 (KJV) Thoughts on...