Bible Verse Of The Day - December
 

December 1

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. [ The Word Becomes Flesh ] And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth. John 1:1-2, 14

The Lord is my strength and shield. I trust him with all my heart. He helps me, and my heart is filled with joy. I burst out in songs of thanksgiving. Psalm 28:7

Ecclesiastes 9:12 - 12 People can never predict when hard times might come. Like fish in a net or birds in a trap, people are caught by sudden tragedy.

The Lord is my Rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust. Psalm 18:2

December 2

God, who at various times and in various ways spoke in time past to the fathers by the prophets, has in these last days spoken to us by His Son, whom He has appointed heir of all things, through whom also He made the worlds; Hebrews 1:1-2

Proverbs 4:23 - 23 Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life.

Philippians 3:20-21 — But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ, who, by the power that enables him to bring everything under his control, will transform our lowly bodies so that they will be like his glorious body.
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Remember that you are "en route" to heaven, and let your problems fade in the light of eternity.
— Sara Young - "Jesus Calling"

December 3

And Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life. He who comes to Me shall never hunger, and he who believes in Me shall never thirst. John 6:35

Search for the Lord and for his strength; continually seek him. 1 Chronicles 16:11

Romans 12:13 - 13 When God’s people are in need, be ready to help them. Always be eager to practice hospitality.

1 Timothy 1:15 — Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners — of whom I am the worst.
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This verse written by the Apostle Paul summarizes the Good News: Jesus came into the world to save sinners, and no sinner is beyond his saving power. Jesus didn't come merely to show us how to live a better life or to challenge us to become better people. He came to offer us salvation that leads to eternal life. Have you accepted his offer?

I will wait for the Lord, my soul waits, and in his word I put my hope. Psalm 130:5

Thought: The Lord has spoken. Wait and see.

December 4

Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, “I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life.” John 8:12

Though they stumble, they will never fall, for the Lord holds them by the hand. Psalm 37:24

Romans 12:13 - 13 When God’s people are in need, be ready to help them. Always be eager to practice hospitality.

Romans 13:8-9 — Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for he who loves his fellowman has fulfilled the law. The commandments, "Do not commit adultery," "Do not murder," "Do not steal," "Do not covet," and whatever other commandment there may be, are summed up in this one rule: "Love your neighbor as yourself."

December 5

Then Jesus said to them again, “Most assuredly, I say to you, I am the door of the sheep. I am the door. If anyone enters by Me, he will be saved, and will go in and out and find pasture. The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly. John 10:7, 9-10

So, my dear brothers and sisters, be strong and immovable. Always work enthusiastically for the Lord, for you know that nothing you do for the Lord is ever useless. 1 Corinthians 15:58

Deuteronomy 4:29 — But if from there you seek the Lord your God, you will find him if you seek him with all your heart and with all your soul.

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. = John 1:1

Thought: The eternal Word brings eternal life.

December 6

I am the good shepherd; and I know My sheep, and am known by My own. As the Father knows Me, even so I know the Father; and I lay down My life for the sheep. John 10:14-15

I am the good shepherd; and I know My sheep, and am known by My own. As the Father knows Me, even so I know the Father; and I lay down My life for the sheep. John 10:14-15

2 Timothy 3:16 - 16 All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right.

1 John 2:17 — The world and its desires pass away, but whoever does the will of God lives forever.

As we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers. - Galatians 6:10

Thought: Do a random act of goodness today!

December 7

Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live. John 11:25

Therefore, put on every piece of God's armor so you will be able to resist the enemy in the time of evil. Then after the battle you will still be standing firm. Ephesians 6:13

Isaiah 32:6 - 6 For fools speak foolishness and make evil plans.They practice ungodliness and spread false teachings about the Lord.They deprive the hungry of food and give no water to the thirsty.

Colossians 4:6 — Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.

December 8

Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me. John 14:6

So we must listen very carefully to the truth we have heard, or we may drift away from it. Hebrews 2:1

2 Samuel 22:47 - 47 "The Lord lives! Praise to my Rock! May God, the Rock of my salvation, be exalted!"

Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayers. - Romans 12:12

Thought: Anticipate, endure, and talk to God.

December 9

“I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing. By this My Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit; so you will be My disciples. John 15:5,8

You will show me the way of life, granting me the joy of your presence and the pleasures of living with you forever. Psalm 16:11

John 8:32 - 32 "Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free."

December 10

“The Lord your God will raise up for you a Prophet like me from your midst, from your brethren. Him you shall hear, Deuteronomy 18:15

So I recommend having fun, because there is nothing better for people in this world than to eat, drink, and enjoy life. That way they will experience some happiness along with all the hard work God gives them under the sun. Ecclesiastes 8:15

Psalm 10:17 - 17 "You hear, O LORD, the desire of the afflicted; you encourage them, and you listen to their cry,"

Daniel 12:3 — Those who are wise will shine like the brightness of the heavens, and those who lead many to righteousness, like the stars for ever and ever.
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Many people try to be stars in the world of entertainment, only to find this stardom temporary. God tells us how we can be eternal stars — by being wise and leading many to God's righteousness. If we share our Lord with others, we can be true stars — radiantly beautiful in God's sight.

If we live, we live to the Lord; and if we die, we die to the Lord. So, whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord. - Romans 14:8

Thought: Now and forever, God cares for His own.

Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him. - James 1:12

Thought: After the cross, comes the crown.

December 11

Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a Son, and shall call His name Immanuel. Isaiah 7:14

So if we have enough food and clothing, let us be content. 1 Timothy 6:8

1 Chronicles 16:34-35 - 34 Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good! His faithful love endures forever. 35 Cry out, "Save us, O God of our salvation! Gather and rescue us from among the nations, so we can thank your holy name and rejoice and praise you."

Ephesians 4:1-3 — As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.
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No one is ever going to be perfect here on earth, so we must accept and love other people in spite of their faults. When we see faults in other people we should be patient and gentle. Is there someone whose actions or personality really annoys you? Rather than dwelling on that person's weaknesses or looking for faults, pray for him or her. Then do even more — spend time together and see if you can learn to like him or her.

Thursday, Dec 12, 2013

This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. - 1 John 5:14

Thought: God provides!

December 12

But when the fullness of the time had come, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born under the law, to redeem those who were under the law, that we might receive the adoption as sons. Galatians 4:4-5

A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a broken spirit saps a person's strength. Proverbs 17:22

Psalm 9:9 - 9 The Lord is a shelter for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble.

December 13

And when he had gathered all the chief priests and scribes of the people together, he inquired of them where the Christ was to be born. So they said to him, “In Bethlehem of Judea, for thus it is written by the prophet: ‘But you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, Are not the least among the rulers of Judah; For out of you shall come a Ruler Who will shepherd My people Israel.’” Matthew 2:4-6

So I concluded there is nothing better than to be happy and enjoy ourselves as long as we can. Ecclesiastes 3:12

Matthew 6:33 - 33 "So don't worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries. Today's trouble is enough for today"

Proverbs 2:6-10 —

For the Lord gives wisdom;
from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.
He holds success in store for the upright,
he is a shield to those whose walk is blameless,
for he guards the course of the just
and protects the way of his faithful ones.
Then you will understand what is right and just
and fair — every good path.
For wisdom will enter your heart,
and knowledge will be pleasant to your soul.
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We gain wisdom through a constant process of growing. First, we must trust and honor God. Second, we must realize that the bible reveals God's wisdom to us. Third, we must make a life-long series of right choices. Fourth, when we make sinful or mistaken choices, we must learn from our errors and recover. People don't develop all aspects of wisdom at once. For example, some people have more insight than discretion; others have more knowledge than common sense. But we can pray for all aspects of wisdom and take the steps to develop them in our lives.

So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. 1 Corinthians 4:18

Thought: The unseen glories of heaven outshine the glitter on earth.

December 14

Now in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. And having come in, the angel said to her, “Rejoice, highly favored one, the Lord is with you; blessed are you among women!” Luke 1:26-28

We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance. Romans 5:3

1 Timothy 2:9-10 - 9 And I want women to be modest in their appearance. They should wear decent and appropriate clothing and not draw attention to themselves by the way they fix their hair or by wearing gold or pearls or expensive clothes. 10 For women who claim to be devoted to God should make themselves attractive by the good things they do.

December 15

Then the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bring forth a Son, and shall call His name Jesus. He will be great, and will be called the Son of the Highest; and the Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David. And He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of His kingdom there will be no end.” Luke 1:30-33

So let us stop going over the basic teachings about Christ again and again. Let us go on instead and become mature in our understanding... Hebrews 6:1

Psalm 139:14 - 14 I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.

December 16

And Mary said: “My soul magnifies the Lord, And my spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior. For He who is mighty has done great things for me, And holy is His name. Luke 1:46-47, 49

He grants a treasure of common sense to the honest. He is a shield to those who walk with integrity. Proverbs 2:7

1 Peter 5:6-7 - 6 So humble yourselves under the mighty power of God, and at the right time he will lift you up in honor.7 Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you.

2 Corinthians 5:17 — Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!

God was reconciling the world to himself in Christ, not counting men's sins against them. - 2 Corinthians 5:19

Thought: God forgives us and counts us friends.

December 17

But while he thought about these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take to you Mary your wife, for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit. And she will bring forth a Son, and you shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins.” Matthew 1:20-21

But if we confess our sins to him, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all wickedness. 1 John 1:9

John 3:16 - 16 For God loved the world so much that he gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.

Do everything without complaining or arguing. Philippians 2:14

Thought: A willing spirit creates good will.

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. - Matthew 5:6

Thought: The righteousness of Christ satisfies my longing.

December 18

“Blessed is the Lord God of Israel, For He has visited and redeemed His people, And has raised up a horn of salvation for us In the house of His servant David, As He spoke by the mouth of His holy prophets, Who have been since the world began, Luke 1:68-70

God saved you by his grace when you believed. And you can't take credit for this; it is a gift from God. Ephesians 2:8

Psalm 46:1 - 1 God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble.

2 Corinthians 5:20 — We are therefore Christ's ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ's behalf: Be reconciled to God.

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. - Matthew 5:6

Thought: The righteousness of Christ satisfies my longing.

I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you. - Psalm 119:11

Thought: God's word guides our way.

December 19

And you, child, will be called the prophet of the Highest; For you will go before the face of the Lord to prepare His ways, To give knowledge of salvation to His people By the remission of their sins, Through the tender mercy of our God, With which the Dayspring from on high has visited us; Luke 1:76-78

By his divine power, God has given us everything we need for living a godly life. We have received all of this by coming to know him, the one who called us to himself by means of his marvelous glory and excellence. 2 Peter 1:3

1 Peter 1:21 - 21 Through Christ you have come to trust in God. And you have placed your faith and hope in God because he raised Christ from the dead and gave him great glory.

Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights. - James 1:17

Thought: In everything good, see God's grace

December 20

And it came to pass in those days that a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and lineage of David, to be registered with Mary, his betrothed wife, who was with child. Luke 2:1, 4-5

Grace, mercy, and peace, which come from God the Father and from Jesus Christ - the Son of the Father - will continue to be with us who live in truth and love. 2 John 1:3

Ephesians 3:12 - 12 Because of Christ and our faith in him, we can now come boldly and confidently into God’s presence.

December 21

So it was, that while they were there, the days were completed for her to be delivered. And she brought forth her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. Luke 2:6-7

All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. 2 Timothy 3:16

Psalm 108:1 - 1 My heart is confident in you, O God; no wonder I can sing your praises with all my heart!

December 22

Now there were in the same country shepherds living out in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. And behold, an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were greatly afraid. Then the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. Luke 2:8-11

Jesus replied, "If you only knew the gift God has for you and who you are speaking to, you would ask me, and I would give you living water." John 4:10

Matthew 11:28-29 - 28 Then Jesus said, "Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls."

December 23

For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. And this will be the sign to you: You will find a Babe wrapped in swaddling cloths, lying in a manger.” And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying: “Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace, goodwill toward men!” Luke 2:11-14

Look! The virgin will conceive a child! She will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel, which means 'God is with us.' Matthew 1:23

Mark 11:25 - 25 But when you are praying, first forgive anyone you are holding a grudge against, so that your Father in heaven will forgive your sins, too.

December 24

And they came with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the Babe lying in a manger. Now when they had seen Him, they made widely known the saying which was told them concerning this Child. And all those who heard it marveled at those things which were told them by the shepherds. But Mary kept all these things and pondered them in her heart. Then the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told them. Luke 2:16-20

For a child is born to us, a son is given to us. The government will rest on his shoulders. And he will be called: wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6

John 5:24 - 24 "I tell you the truth, those who listen to my message and believe in God who sent me have eternal life. They will never be condemned for their sins, but they have already passed from death into life."

December 25

For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6

Suddenly, an angel of the Lord appeared among them, and the radiance of the Lord's glory surrounded them. They were terrified, but the angel reassured them. "Don't be afraid!" he said. "I bring you good news that will bring great joy to all people. The Savior - yes, the Messiah, the Lord - has been born today in Bethlehem, the city of David! Luke 2:9-11

Psalm 71:1-2 - 1 In you, O LORD, I have taken refuge; let me never be put to shame. 2 Rescue me and deliver me in your righteousness; turn your ear to me and save me

John 3:16 — 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.