Holy Bible Online Word For Today
A daily word for you to receive inspiration and make your day better.
Today's Word
Behavior that pleases God
We were created to have a relationship with God and to glorify Him. But He gave us free will, which means we can choose how to live. In the Bible we discover the kind of behavior that pleases God.
Blessed is the one
who does not walk in step with the wicked
or stand in the way that sinners take
or sit in the company of mockers,
but whose delight is in the law of the Lord,
and who meditates on his law day and night.
- Psalm 1:1–2
If you want to please God with your whole being, it is important that you know what God desires of you and do it. It’s true that with the free will God has given you, you can choose. But, as you see in verses 1 and 2 of Psalm 1, you will be blessed or happy if you decide to obey God’s commandments and reject the counsel of those who rebel against Him.
What will be the result of living in a way that pleases God?
That person is like a tree planted by streams of water,
which yields its fruit in season
and whose leaf does not wither—
whatever they do prospers.
- Psalm 1:3
You will walk through life with firmness, bearing fruit that glorifies God. Your life will be a precious testimony of obedience to Him, and the Lord will prosper your way.
If you haven’t done so yet, decide today to live in a way that pleases God in everything. You will have God’s presence and help in every situation that comes your way.
See also: Explanation of Psalm 1: Obedience to God (Bible Study)
Yesterday's Word
Strive for Peace and Mutual Edification
Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification.
- Romans 14:19
In the Christian life, as in everything, each of us grows at our own pace. Some of us have had faith for many years and hold strong convictions about certain matters. Others have followed Jesus for fewer years and may see things differently. But all of us love God and desire to live in obedience to Him.
In Romans 14, we see that the church at that time included all kinds of people. Some ate meat while others ate only vegetables. Some drank wine and others did not. Some observed certain holy days while others treated all days the same. Paul encouraged them to focus on what united them and to seek peace among one another.
The same advice applies today. Instead of focusing on what separates us, such as musical styles or worship preferences, we should strive to understand one another and live in love. As John Wesley said, “In essentials, unity. In non-essentials, liberty. In all things, love.”
Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love.
- 1 John 4:7-8
Whoever claims to love God yet hates a brother or sister is a liar. For whoever does not love their brother and sister, whom they have seen, cannot love God, whom they have not seen. And he has given us this command: Anyone who loves God must also love their brother and sister.
- 1 John 4:20-21
Choose to obey God by showing love to your fellow believers. Build others up in love, and you will help strengthen the church as a whole.
See also: Inspirational Bible Verses About Love that Will Transform Your Life
Day Before Yesterday's Word
With an attentive ear
He wakens me morning by morning,
wakens my ear to listen like one being instructed.
- Isaiah 50:4b
Our days are usually filled with activity. We get up, eat breakfast, prepare to start the workday, go to work... One thing after another, nonstop. In the midst of all this busyness, do we set aside a moment to talk with the Lord and listen to what He wants to say to us? Are we attentive to His voice even in the middle of our work?
Take a minute today to thank the Lord for the gift of a new day. Talk to Him and listen to His voice. Ask Him to guide you in the decisions you need to make and to help you give your best today. Walk through this day holding His hand, keep your ears open, and you’ll see how much better your day can be.
I will listen to what God the Lord says;
he promises peace to his people, his faithful servants—
- Psalm 85:8a
Listen to my words, Lord,
consider my lament.
Hear my cry for help,
my King and my God,
for to you I pray.
In the morning, Lord, you hear my voice;
in the morning I lay my requests before you
and wait expectantly.
- Psalm 5:1-3
God wants to speak with you. Keep your ear attentive to the Father’s voice. You’ll see how His words bring peace and encouragement to your heart and give you the strength you need to face the day’s challenges.