The Word For You Today
He Is The God of New Beginnings
Today’s Scriptures
My brothers and sisters, if one of you should wander from the truth and someone should bring that person back, remember this: Whoever turns a sinner from the error of their way will save them from death and cover over a multitude of sins.
James 5:19–20
You Have Full Forgiveness
Today’s Scriptures
I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.
Galatians 2:20
And by that will, we have been made holy through the sacrifice of the body of Jesus Christ once for all.
Hebrews 10:10
I am writing to you, dear children,
because your sins have been forgiven on account of his name.1 John 2:12
When you were dead in your sins and in the uncircumcision of your flesh, God made you alive with Christ. He forgave us all our sins, having canceled the charge of our legal indebtedness, which stood against us and condemned us; he has taken it away, nailing it to the cross.
Colossians 2:13–14
Are Your Washing Your Nets? (2)
Today’s Scriptures
He saw at the water’s edge two boats, left there by the fishermen, who were washing their nets.
Luke 5:2
Brothers and sisters, think of what you were when you were called. Not many of you were wise by human standards; not many were influential; not many were of noble birth.
1 Corinthians 1:26
Are Your Washing Your Nets?
Today’s Scriptures
One day as Jesus was standing by the Lake of Gennesaret, the people were crowding around him and listening to the word of God. He saw at the water’s edge two boats, left there by the fishermen, who were washing their nets. He got into one of the boats, the one belonging to Simon, and asked him to put out a little from shore. Then he sat down and taught the people from the boat.
When he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, “Put out into deep water, and let down the nets for a catch.”
Simon answered, “Master, we’ve worked hard all night and haven’t caught anything. But because you say so, I will let down the nets.”
When they had done so, they caught such a large number of fish that their nets began to break. So they signaled their partners in the other boat to come and help them, and they came and filled both boats so full that they began to sink.
Luke 5:1–7
The Wost Failure Is the Failure To Try
Today’s Scriptures
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”
Joshua 1:9
Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful.
Joshua 1:8
The Way Up Is Down
Today’s Scriptures
Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time.
1 Peter 5:6
In the same way, you who are younger, submit yourselves to your elders. All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because,
“God opposes the proud
but shows favor to the humble.”1 Peter 5:5
In his pride the wicked man does not seek him;
in all his thoughts there is no room for God.Psalm 10:4
Pride goes before destruction,
a haughty spirit before a fall.Proverbs 16:18
Pride brings a person low,
but the lowly in spirit gain honor.Proverbs 29:23
The Lord detests all the proud of heart.
Be sure of this: They will not go unpunished.Proverbs 16:5
Live Like You Believe It (2)
Today’s Scriptures
Yet he did not waver through unbelief regarding the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God,
Romans 4:20
Will You Hear Christ? Or The Crisis?
Today’s Scriptures
That day when evening came, he said to his disciples, “Let us go over to the other side.”
Mark 4:35
Learn To Listen To God
Today’s Scriptures
The Lord came and stood there, calling as at the other times, “Samuel! Samuel!”
Then Samuel said, “Speak, for your servant is listening.”
And the Lord said to Samuel: “See, I am about to do something in Israel that will make the ears of everyone who hears about it tingle.
1 Samuel 3:10–11
You Are An Agent of Reconciliation
Today’s Scriptures
All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation:
2 Corinthians 5:18
Just Play Your Part
Today’s Scriptures
We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is prophesying, then prophesy in accordance with your faith;
Romans 12:6
Free From Guilt And Condemnation
Today’s Scriptures
Then I heard a loud voice in heaven say:
“Now have come the salvation and the power and the kingdom of our God, and the authority of his Messiah.
For the accuser of our brothers and sisters, who accuses them before our God day and night, has been hurled down.Revelation 12:10
Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus,
Romans 8:1
For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is his love for those who fear him; as far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us.
Psalm 103:11–12
Whoever conceals their sins does not prosper, but the one who confesses and renounces them finds mercy.
Proverbs 28:13
In you, Lord, I have taken refuge; let me never be put to shame; deliver me in your righteousness.
Turn your ear to me, come quickly to my rescue;
be my rock of refuge, a strong fortress to save me.Psalm 31:1–2
Confidants, Constituents, Comrades
Today’s Scriptures
So give your servant a discerning heart to govern your people and to distinguish between right and wrong. For who is able to govern this great people of yours?”
1 Kings 3:9
“Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.
Matthew 7:7
If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.
John 15:7
This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. 15 And if we know that he hears us—whatever we ask—we know that we have what we asked of him.
1 John 5:14–15
Embrace "The Whole Counsel of God"
Today’s Scriptures
For I have not hesitated to proclaim to you the whole will of God.
Acts 20:27
Having A Spirit-Controlled Tongue (2)
Today’s Scriptures
We all stumble in many ways. Anyone who is never at fault in what they say is perfect, able to keep their whole body in check.
James 3:2
The tongue has the power of life and death,
and those who love it will eat its fruit.Proverbs 18:21
Try for Reconciliation
Today’s Scriptures
“Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother or sister has something against you, leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled to them; then come and offer your gift.
Matthew 5:23–24
Paid In Full
Today’s Scriptures
Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?”
Matthew 18:21
Rely on God, Not Yourself
Today’s Scriptures
My brothers and sisters, if one of you should wander from the truth and someone should bring that person back, remember this: Whoever turns a sinner from the error of their way will save them from death and cover over a multitude of sins.
James 5:19–20
Overcoming Jealousy
Today’s Scriptures
Anger is cruel and fury overwhelming, but who can stand before jealousy?
Proverbs 27:4