Category: Verse of the Day

Just believe that I am in the Father and the Father is in me. Or at least believe because of the work you have seen me do.

John 14:11

Believe in Him

Believe God is who He says He is. Believe that Jesus is God’s son. And is who He says He is. This can be tough sometimes, especially when we cannot see God. Even though we cannot see God, we see His evidence all around. He is in the breeze, in the sunrise and sunset, in the creation of a newborn baby. We can see him in all of his works. We can also see him in the evidence of the work he does in the lives of His followers. Any changed life is evidence of Jesus Christ and His work. Spend some time in prayer today thanking God for the work He has done in your life and the life of others.

A Prayer to Remember

Dear Lord,
Thank you for all you have done in my life. You have changed me in so many ways. May my life be evidence of that change.

Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.

Matthew‬ ‭6:34‬

Do Not Be Anxious

There are so many things in this life to worry about: what job you will have, who you will marry, how much money you will make, what you will wear, or what you will drive. There are bigger things like cancer, death, or other tragedies. However, worrying about all of these things does not bring any benefit to your life. They will not add a day to your life by worrying. Instead, give your worries over to the Lord and let Him be in charge everyday.

When you feel yourself begin to worry, pray and give it to the Lord. Trust that He will take your burdens and cares upon His shoulders. He is able.

A Prayer to Remember

Dear Lord,
Please take my burdens and worries. I put you in charge of the things I cannot control. Amen.

Don’t you believe that I am in the Father and the Father is in me? The words I speak are not my own, but my Father who lives in me does his work through me.

John 14:10

His Words

This is a powerful verse to think about. The words that Jesus spoke were not His own, but God the Father. The same is true when we speak God’s Word; it is the truth. When people reject what you are saying, it is not you they are rejecting; they are really rejecting God Himself. This is one of the biggest hang ups people have- they do not truly believe that Jesus is God’s son. Spend some time in prayer today confessing who Jesus is and thanking God for sending Him to rescue you.

A Prayer to Remember

Dear Lord,
Thank you for your words of life. They resonate in my life. I believe all of your words. Amen.

If you had really known me, you would know who my Father is. From now on, you do know him and have seen him!

John 14:7

Who He Is

When Jesus walked the earth, not everyone understood who he was. Many thought he was a great teacher. Many thought he was a prophet like John. As he began to invest in his followers, they started to understand exactly who he was and why he was there.

If you believe that Jesus is the son of God, that he walked the earth, and died on the cross to take away our sin, then you truly know God. We have to spread this news with those around us so they will also understand who he is and why he came. May all come to know him!

A Prayer to Remember

Dear Lord,
Give me a desire to tell the world about you! May I share who you are with the people around me. Amen.

Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord. Fathers, do not provoke your children, lest they become discouraged.

‭‭Colossians‬ ‭3:20-21

Children and Parents

A family is a team. They should work together for the good of the family and to serve the Lord. Unfortunately, this is not the way every family works. But when a family takes direction from the Lord and His Word, then they will see their family thrive.

These two verses tell us how both children and parents ought to act. This verse says fathers, but it can mean parents as well. Do not provoke your children. Treat them with respect. If you do not provoke them, then it will be easier for them to obey and respect. Take some time each day to pray for your children so they will follow the Lord’s lead in their lives.

A Prayer to Remember

Dear Lord,
Thank you for my children. Help me love them and show them respect. Amen.

Jesus told him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me.

John 14:6

He is the Way

Jesus is the only way to heaven. Sadly, this is not what people understand about him. I heard someone say just the other day, “I better start living the right way so I can get to heaven.” If it was based on merit, we would never be able to be good enough to get to heaven. No works could get us there. Thank the Lord that it is not about what we do, but the choice we make.

Jesus is the only way, he is the truth, and the life. If you choose him you will have life. He will help you live the way you are to live. He will be the inspiration for everything you do.

A Prayer to Remember

Dear Lord,
Be my inspiration. Be my life. Help me always remember that you are the way, the truth, and the life. Amen.

When everything is ready, I will come and get you, so that you will always be with me where I am. And you know the way to where I am going.

John 14:3-4

The Great Promise

As a Christian you are promised heaven. That is a great promise. But the best reward is in eternity with Jesus Christ, the lover of your soul. In this verse he promises his followers that at the right time he will return for them. They will know the way because they are one of his chosen people. You’ll know the way because you are one of his chosen people if you have accepted his great gift of salvation. What a beautiful reward! Can you imagine what it will be like on that day? His people will be gathered and taken to live with him for all of eternity. What a blessed day that will be!

A Prayer to Remember

Dear Lord,
Thank you for the gift of heaven and eternity with you. You have promised me that I will be with you always. Praise you. Amen.

Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, and give no opportunity to the devil.

‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭4:26-27‬

Do Not Sin in Your Anger

Being angry is a human emotion. It was given by God and is a natural reaction when we are provoked. However, Paul tells us in these verses not to sin when we are angry. When we are angry, we are to make things right and not let the sun go down on our anger. In other words, make things right in the moment. Give no opportunity to the devil or he will cause division. He loves to create bitterness in someone and let it tear them apart.

Is there someone you need to reconcile with today? Do not let the sun go down in your anger, but give love and truth an opportunity to reign in your relationships.

A Prayer to Remember

Dear Lord,
Help me not give the devil a foothold. May I honor you with my emotions. Amen.

There is more than enough room in my Father’s home. If this were not so, would I have told you that I am going to prepare a place for you?

John 14:2

My Father’s House

The salvation of Jesus Christ is for everyone. It is not God‘s will that anyone should perish, but that all should come to his saving grace. In this verse he tells us that his Father’s house has many rooms. There is more than enough room for all to come in.

Sadly, not all will choose him. Some will deny him, and some will reject him by the way they live. As Christians it is our job to share the message of Christ with the world. Our desire should be to see as many come to know Christ as possible. Are you living that way? Do you long to share his Word with everyone you meet? Take some time today to pray and ask God to help you share his word.

A Prayer to Remember

Dear Lord,
Give me a passion for your Word and a desire to see others come to know you. Amen.

Don’t let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, and trust also in me.

John 14:1

Do Not Let Your Hearts Be Troubled

This verse gives Christians so much hope. Do not let your hearts be troubled. There will be many troubles in this world. You will experience sorrow, heartache, frustrations, and tragedies. You will see things that can discourage you or others in the faith. However, God overcame all of them when he sent his son Jesus to die on the cross for our sins.

When you believe in him and cling to his saving grace, he will rescue you. Not from the trouble itself, but from the emotions that it causes. God is a trustworthy God. He tells us that we will never be alone, but he will be with us. So trust in him, knowing he can bear your load.

A Prayer to Remember

Dear Lord,
You have overcome all of my emotions and fears. There is no reason to allow my troubles to worry me any longer. Thank you for the cross. Amen.