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After he took the wine, Jesus said, "It's done ... complete." Bowing his head, he offered up his spirit. —John 19:30 MESSAGE Key Thought Jesus died because he allowed himself to die: "[H]e offered up his spirit." He had completed what God had called him to do! Can we do that? Can we...

Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. —Romans 8:26 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... Isn't it incredible! Even in those times that my...

Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them about thy neck; write them upon the table of thine heart: So shalt thou find favour and good understanding in the sight of God and man. —Proverbs 3:3-4 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... Character is measured by the love and faithfulness we...

Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud. —Proverbs 16:19 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... What is your source of significance? This proverb challenges us to view the world upside down to the rest of culture. Humility and association...

[Jesus said,] "I'm telling you these things while I'm still living with you. The Friend, the Holy Spirit whom the Father will send at my request, will make everything plain to you. He will remind you of all the things I have told you. I'm leaving you well and whole. That's my parting gift to...

My son, let not them depart from thine eyes: keep sound wisdom and discretion: So shall they be life unto thy soul, and grace to thy neck. —Proverbs 3:21-22 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... God used his wisdom to create the cosmos and all that is in it. Through his discernment, he appointed...

Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellowcitizens with the saints, and of the household of God; And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone. —Ephesians 2:19-20 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... "We...

[Jesus said,] "I will talk to the Father, and he'll provide you another Friend so that you will always have someone with you. This Friend is the Spirit of Truth. The godless world can't take him in because it doesn't have eyes to see him, doesn't know what to look for. But you know him already...

[Jesus said,] "If you love me, show it by doing what I've told you. I will talk to the Father, and he'll provide you another Friend so that you will always have someone with you." —John 14:15-16 MESSAGE Key Thought Love is shown by the actions that back up a person's words. We show our love...

We love him, because he first loved us. —1 John 4:19 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... We love others because God has first loved us. Our Heavenly Father taught us how to love in Jesus. Our Abba Father has given us security and confidence so we can love more fully. Our Holy and Almighty God...

For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. —Romans 8:18 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... Paul knew hardship: take a look at the list of just some of the difficult challenges he had to face in 2...

Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you. —John 15:16 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... Were you ever chosen last? Were...

[Jesus said,] "But the time is coming — indeed it's here now — when true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and in truth. The Father is looking for those who will worship him that way. For God is Spirit, so those who worship him must worship in spirit and in truth." —John 4:23-24 NLT...

Make thy face to shine upon thy servant: save me for thy mercies' sake. —Psalm 31:16 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... Can your faith hold during trying times? I hope mine can! This is a Psalm written during trying times. However, no matter how difficult the situation, the Psalmist still...

For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father. The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God. —Romans 8:15-16 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... Ab-ba. Listen to a...

For the one whom God has sent speaks the words of God, for God gives the Spirit without limit. The Father loves the Son and has placed everything in his hands. —John 3:34-35 NIV Key Thought John's gospel declares again and again that Jesus is God among us. He speaks the words of God. His...

For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God. —Romans 8:14 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... The Holy Spirit is God's seal on us. The Spirit lives in us and his presence in us means we are God's temple. The Spirit works to transform us to be more like Christ. The...

[Jesus continued,] "The wind blows wherever it pleases. You hear its sound, but you cannot tell where it comes from or where it is going. So it is with everyone born of the Spirit." "How can this be?" Nicodemus asked. —John 3:8 NIV Key Thought As a young boy, I remember taking apart an old...

Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. —John 15:13 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... Words communicate and explain. We can tell someone we love them. We can explain how precious they are to us. Actions validate and confirm. When we sacrifice our...

[Jesus said,] "So don't be surprised when I say, 'You must be born again.'" —John 3:7 NLT Key Thought We sometimes fail to realize that Nicodemus is the ultimate good guy — he is the best of the best. He is a religious leader and teacher. He has come to Jesus out of darkness to find light. He...