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Thou shalt not be affrighted at them: for the LORD thy God is among you, a mighty God and terrible. —Deuteronomy 7:21 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... What foe can defeat the people of God? None! Our God, our Deliverer, is mighty in power, awesome in holiness, and greater than any of our...

For there is not a just man upon earth, that doeth good, and sinneth not. —Ecclesiastes 7:20 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... Yep, we're all broken, flawed, and tainted. Or, at least that is what we were (cf. 1 Cor. 6:9-11). Praise God, because of his grace and the work of Jesus, we can...

And there came a fear on all: and they glorified God, saying, That a great prophet is risen up among us; and, That God hath visited his people. —Luke 7:16 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... Jesus came to do the work of God. Jesus came as the Son of God. Jesus came to reveal God. Jesus came...

"If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land." —2 Chronicles 7:14 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... While this is a passage...

Therefore I will not refrain my mouth; I will speak in the anguish of my spirit; I will complain in the bitterness of my soul. —Job 7:11 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... We sometimes think of God as too fragile, too distant, or too brooding to speak with him honestly about our dilemmas...

Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened. —Matthew 7:7-8 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... God made us to seek after him and...

Thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel, Amend your ways and your doings, and I will cause you to dwell in this place. —Jeremiah 7:3 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... We often take for granted what we have, where we live, the friends who bless our lives, and the family that gives us...

For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again. —Matthew 7:2 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... Jesus is concerned that we not have a critical spirit toward others, especially about their motives as to why they did...

O LORD my God, in thee do I put my trust: save me from all them that persecute me, and deliver me... —Psalm 7:1 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... Who or what is pursuing you? Is it a past mistake? Is it an old enemy? Is it your conscience? Is it a nagging sense of guilt? Is it someone who...

And Moses said before the LORD, Behold, I am of uncircumcised lips, and how shall Pharaoh hearken unto me? —Exodus 6:30 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... Moses had to learn the same lesson most of us have to learn: folks really don't care that much about what we say. If the truth be known...

Jesus answered and said unto them, This is the work of God, that ye believe on him whom he hath sent. —John 6:29 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... "What do you do for a living?" It is one of the most commonly asked questions in many cultures. We define each other in large measure by the...

Which of you by taking thought can add one cubit unto his stature? —Matthew 6:27 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... In our busy world, we often let ourselves get preoccupied with worrisome and inconsequential things. What does this get us? Far from making our lives more productive or adding...

I make a decree, That in every dominion of my kingdom men tremble and fear before the God of Daniel: for he is the living God, and stedfast for ever, and his kingdom that which shall not be destroyed, and his dominion shall be even unto the end. He delivereth and rescueth, and he worketh signs...

But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal. —Matthew 6:20 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... Where's your treasure? What are you doing to invest in long term security? Why not make sure your most...

But if you do not forgive men their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins. —Matthew 6:15 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... Can you think of a more frightening thought than God not forgiving our sins? We know how much he paid so our sins could be forgiven! We know how much he loves...

For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. —Ephesians 6:12 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... This is war! We face a daily battle and it is not just...

Likewise reckon ye also yourselves to be dead indeed unto sin, but alive unto God through Jesus Christ our Lord. —Romans 6:11 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... Just as Jesus died to sin, we also died to sin. But, simply putting aside sin isn't going to keep sin away from us. We must embrace...

As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith. —Galatians 6:10 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... We are to be a people who do good deeds. That's a very significant part of who we are as Jesus' followers. So let's look...

But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition. —1 Timothy 6:9 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... This is not a message for folks who are financially rich. No, this is for all of us who want...

But Noah found grace in the eyes of the LORD. —Genesis 6:8 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... Reminds me of what God told Jesus at his baptism — "... in you I am well pleased!" Even in the middle of a culture steeped in sin in Noah's time, God could find the one heart loyal to him and use...