Holy Bible Online Word For Today
A daily word for you to receive inspiration and make your day better.
Today's Word
The engine of life
For in him we live and move and have our being....
- Acts 17:28a
The apostle Paul was in Athens. As he walked through the city, he noticed that the Athenians were very religious. The city was full of idols! Paul sensed their spiritual thirst and began preaching the good news of Jesus.
He wanted them to understand that God is not a distant God but is constantly involved in the lives of human beings, “for He Himself gives everyone life and breath and everything else.” (Acts 17:25b). God is the engine of life! Without Him, we wouldn't even be here.
Paul used a phrase from a Greek poet: “For in Him we live and move and have our being.” He built a bridge between them and God, hoping the Athenians would receive the hope that is found in the Lord.
Is Christ the driving force in your life? Do you live with the hope He gives? Do you move according to the direction of His Spirit? Is your life centered on Him? Be a bridge of blessing today: share God’s love with others. He still wants to reach many more with His love—and you can be His instrument of salvation.
16 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. 17 For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.
- John 3:16–17
See also: The Fruit of the Spirit: Understand What It Is and How It Can Transform Your Life
Yesterday's Word
Persevere
22 Blessed are you when people hate you,
when they exclude you and insult you
and reject your name as evil,
because of the Son of Man.
23 “Rejoice in that day and leap for joy, because great is your reward in heaven. For that is how their ancestors treated the prophets.
- Luke 6:22–23
Jesus was persecuted for doing good and warned that the same would happen to us, His disciples. It’s not easy to endure rejection, insults, and attacks simply because we love Jesus. At times, we may feel like we have no more strength.
But don’t lose heart! Jesus is always with you and has already won the final victory for you. He suffered—even unto death—out of love for you, and He understands your sorrow and pain. Remain faithful, trusting in Him, because He will give you strength to carry on. Don’t give up—don’t stop fighting! The one who perseveres will receive the victory.
but those who hope in the Lord
will renew their strength.
They will soar on wings like eagles;
they will run and not grow weary,
they will walk and not be faint.
- Isaiah 40:31
Let the Lord renew your strength today. Speak to Him, and receive encouragement and spiritual energy to move forward with Him. Remember, those who persevere will be greatly rewarded.
Everyone will hate you because of me, but the one who stands firm to the end will be saved.
- Mark 13:13
See also: Be Strong and Courageous: Bible Study on Joshua 1:9
Day Before Yesterday's Word
4 Psalms about God's care
The Bible says that God cares for His children. The Psalms speak of God's love and care throughout the centuries for His faithful ones. And God does not change. The same God who cared for King David cares for you today! If you love God, He is with you at all times, helping and sustaining you.
These Psalms express trust and confidence in the constant presence and care of God in the lives of those who trust in Him.
The Lord is your Shepherd:
1 The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing.
2 He makes me lie down in green pastures,
he leads me beside quiet waters,
3 He refreshes my soul.
He guides me along the right paths
for His name’s sake.
4 Even though I walk
through the darkest valley,
I will fear no evil,
for You are with me;
Your rod and Your staff,
they comfort me.
- Psalm 23:1-4
The Lord is your protector. Rest in His loving arms:
1 Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High
will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.
2 I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress,
my God, in whom I trust.”
- Psalm 91:1-2
Trust in God. He will not let you stumble:
3 He will not let your foot slip—
he who watches over you will not slumber;
4 indeed, he who watches over Israel
will neither slumber nor sleep.
- Psalm 121:3-4
God is always with you. He will guide and sustain you:
7 Where can I go from your Spirit?
Where can I flee from your presence?
8 If I go up to the heavens, you are there;
if I make my bed in the depths, you are there.
9 If I rise on the wings of the dawn,
if I settle on the far side of the sea,
10 even there your hand will guide me,
- Psalm 139:7-10
The Psalms offer comfort to the soul by proclaiming the constant presence and loving care of God. Knowing that God guides, comforts, and is always present brings peace even in challenging times. These words are a source of hope, reminding us that no matter the circumstances, we can trust in God's eternal care.
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