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    Today's Verse - Proverbs 3:11-12 (KJV)

    My son, despise not the chastening of the LORD; neither be weary of his correction: For whom the LORD loveth he correcteth; even as a father the son in whom he delighteth. —Proverbs 3:11-12 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... Discipline, even when it is not falsely confused with punishment, is...
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    Today's Verse - Romans 8:11 (KJV)

    But if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by his Spirit that dwelleth in you. —Romans 8:11 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... Romans 8 reminds us again and again of the blessings of...
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    Only the Holy Spirit Gives Birth to Spiritual Life

    [Jesus continued,] "Humans can reproduce only human life, but the Holy Spirit gives birth to spiritual life." —John 3:6 NLT Key Thought Ten times in five verses in the Bible's first chapter we are told that each living thing produced according to its kind (Genesis 1:11-12; Genesis 1:21...
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    New Life!

    "What do you mean?" exclaimed Nicodemus. "How can an old man go back into his mother's womb and be born again?" Jesus replied, "I assure you, no one can enter the Kingdom of God without being born of water and the Spirit." —John 3:4-5 NLT Key Thought We can begin life all over again. This new...
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    Today's Verse - Psalm 84:11 (KJV)

    For the LORD God is a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly. —Psalm 84:11 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... These promises are made to the true worshiper (see Psalm 84. This worshiper delights to be in the presence of...
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    The Chosen One of God

    [John the Baptizer continued,] "I didn't know [Jesus] was the one, but when God sent me to baptize with water, he told me, 'The one on whom you see the Spirit descend and rest is the one who will baptize with the Holy Spirit.' I saw this happen to Jesus, so I testify that he is the Chosen One of...
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    Today's Verse - Psalm 103:8 (KJV)

    The LORD is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy. —Psalm 103:8 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... God is holy, righteous, and just. But, as important as these qualities are, he reveals them within his compassion, graciousness, patience, and overflowing mercy and love...
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    Eyes Opened

    [John the Baptizer said,] "I did not recognize [Jesus] as the Messiah, but I have been baptizing with water so that he might be revealed to Israel." Then John testified, "I saw the Holy Spirit descending like a dove from heaven and resting upon him." —John 1:31-32 NLT Key Thought Even though...
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    Today's Verse - Proverbs 10:8 (KJV)

    The wise in heart will receive commandments: but a prating fool shall fall. —Proverbs 10:8 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... When you hear a command from Scripture, do you wince? How about rationalize? How about transferring the responsibility to someone else? Or, do you obey to honor the...
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    Today's Verse - 1 Timothy 6:7-8 (KJV)

    For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. And having food and raiment let us be therewith content. —1 Timothy 6:7-8 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... Godliness with contentment is great wealth! (see 1 Tim. 6:6) So what does it take for us to be...
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    On Fire in the Spirit

    Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. —Romans 12:11 NIV Key Thought The phrase "keep your spiritual fervor" is the meaning of an idiom in Greek that literally says "to boil in the spirit." We are to be on fire with the Holy Spirit! That fire is the key to...
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    Today's Verse - 1 Corinthians 13:6 (KJV)

    [Love] rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth... —1 Corinthians 13:6 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... Love does have its delights. One of those delights is in what is authentic, genuine, and true — TRUTH! So as Jesus' disciples, we are not deceitful, manipulative, or coercive...
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    Gifts from the Spirit

    For I long to visit you so I can bring you some spiritual gift that will help you grow strong in the Lord. —Romans 1:11 NLT Key Thought Paul wants to bless the believers in Rome with a spiritual gift that finds its effectiveness and grace in the Holy Spirit's power and presence. When Paul is...
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    Today's Verse - Zechariah 4:5-6 (KJV)

    Then the angel that talked with me answered and said unto me, Knowest thou not what these be? And I said, No, my lord. Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts...
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    Today's Verse - 1 John 5:4 (KJV)

    For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith. —1 John 5:4 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... This is the companion passage to 1 John 2:17 — "The world and its desires are passing away, but the one who does the will of...
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    Blessings from the Spirit

    Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ. —Ephesians 1:3 NIV Key Thought Go back and read that verse again and instead of "every spiritual blessing," read "every blessing the Spirit gives"! Does...
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    Today's Verse - Isaiah 61:1-2a (KJV)

    The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound; To proclaim the acceptable year of the LORD, and...
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    The Spirit Who Makes You Holy!

    As for us, we can't help but thank God for you, dear brothers and sisters loved by the Lord. We are always thankful that God chose you to be among the first to experience salvation — a salvation that came through the Spirit who makes you holy and through your belief in the truth. —2...
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    Today's Verse - Psalm 31:1 (KJV)

    In thee, O LORD, do I put my trust; let me never be ashamed: deliver me in thy righteousness. —Psalm 31:1 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... When all the clutter is stripped away, what is your real hope? When you push aside the diplomas, awards, accolades, and honors, what is the basis of...
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    Were!

    Some of you were once [living sinful lives]. But you were cleansed; you were made holy; you were made right with God by calling on the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God. —1 Corinthians 6:11 NLT Key Thought The verses leading up to this passage give a laundry list of...
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