Holy Bible Online Word For Today
A daily word for you to receive inspiration and make your day better.
Today's Word
Word of the Day: Persevering is the path to victory
Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him.
James 1:12
Giving up is very often such an easy thing to do. We live in a world where people quickly give up on their dreams, give up on other people, and even give up on themselves. But the person who perseveres in what is right receives the reward from the Lord! He grants victory if we remain steadfast and constant, walking with Jesus Christ.
12 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, 2 fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith.
Hebrews 12:1-2a
Hebrews 12 gives us some ideas of what we should do when we feel like giving up:
- 'Since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses' - We should look up to the amazing characters that have gone before us, heroes of the bible such as Noah, Moses, Nehemiah, and the countless others who worked through hardship to follow the path God set out for them.
- 'Let us throw off everything that hinders' - The lighter the load we are carrying, the faster we will run, the sooner we will complete the race God has laid out for us. Sin hinders us, sin is a burden we should cast off before it entangles us and causes us to stumble.
- 'The race marked out for us' - We are not running blind. We have a path, a track marked out for us, one that has been planned by God. We don't need to feel alone, or lost, or as if there is no path for us. God had our whole lives mapped out for us before we were born.
- 'Fixing our eyes on Jesus' - with our eyes fixed on the goal we can run confidently, we can be sure of exactly where we are going.
When we feel like giving up, we should remember these things as we seek God and let Him give us the strength to persevere daily!
See more verses that show how hope can help us persevere.
Yesterday's Word
Stop lying and speak the truth
Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to your neighbor, for we are all members of one body.
- Ephesians 4:25
As children of God, we are called to speak the truth at all times. When we receive Jesus into our hearts, we move from darkness to light, from death to life, and from falsehood to truth. Our words and actions should testify to the transformation we have experienced.
Telling the truth isn’t always easy, but it’s what we must do. We need to be guided by God and filled with His love so we can speak the truth at the right time and in the right way, without harming others. Sometimes lying may seem easier, but it always brings painful consequences. Obeying God is always the better choice.
Do not lie to each other, since you have taken off your old self with its practices and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge in the image of its Creator.
- Colossians 3:9–10
Are you in a difficult situation and tempted to lie as a way out? Don’t do it. Wait on God and pray that He gives you wisdom and helps you walk in truth, speaking it at the right time. Allow the Holy Spirit to renew your heart, guide you, and show you what to say and when to say it.
God delights in those who act truthfully (Proverbs 12:22). Please Him with all that you are, including your words and always speak the truth.
Day Before Yesterday's Word
Word of the Day: In times of anxiety, look to Jesus!
In a crazy world that is full of uncertainty, have you ever felt lost and without hope? The answer to this deep anxiety is Jesus. In Jesus, we find an unshakable source of hope, even when the situations around us seem out of control. He triumphed over temptation, sin, and even death! There is no challenge that He cannot overcome with His almighty power.
The Word of God, the Bible, reveals to us the characteristics of Jesus, and how knowing Him can transform our lives. As we immerse ourselves in the Scriptures, we can learn about His message of love, redemption, and new life. His life events inspire us to trust Him even in the darkest of circumstances. When we trust Jesus, we experience an inner transformation that is reflected in the way we live.
Each step on the journey with Jesus brings us closer to the hope and peace we so desperately desire. He offers meaning to our lives and enables us to overcome challenges with His grace. When we entrust our burdens to Him, we find relief and direction.
So if you feel lost in the storms of this world, remember that Jesus is the anchor of hope. Allow His presence to steady your life, offering comfort in darkness and joy in tribulations. With faith, open your heart to Him, study His Word, and trust in His ability to transform every aspect of your journey. With Jesus by your side, you will discover a renewed hope and a life full of purpose.
"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit."
Romans 15:13