One Verse Devotional

"The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction." -Proverbs 1:7

Don’t judge a book by its cover. We’ve heard it our entire lives. Yet, we all do it. In our fast paced culture, we look at outward appearances every single day. Yet, God looks a little bit deeper.

Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. God will be with us every step of the way. Be joyful in hope, stay patient because God will come through in His timing, and stay connected to Him in prayer.

"Return to the Lord your God, for he is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in love."

The Bible is a miracle, being breathed by God yet written by ordinary people. There is nothing like the Bible. It is alive. It is the Words of God, yet given to us through ordinary and humble people. The Word of God exists to teach us, correct us, and guide us in the way we should live. The deeper you want to go, the deeper the Bible will allow you to do so. Dive deep into God’s Word today!

Why did Jesus come to earth? We don’t have to wonder. Jesus actually answered this question in one of the greatest verses in the Bible: John 10:10

When life is crumbling around you, God is there to whisper, “Be still”

One of the greatest attitudes we can have in life is a teachable spirit.

When you spend time with Jesus, it changes you. And people notice! Sometimes, I feel so ordinary. That is exactly what people said about Peter and John, two disciples who started the Church. In our One Verse Devotional today, the religious leaders are amazed at what they hear from Peter and John. After all, these are ordinary, working class guys, not the educated elite. But they noticed something very important about these men: Peter and John spent time with Jesus. When we spend time with Jesus, it changes you.

The more you plant, the more you can harvest Farmers have acres and acres of fields because they know the more they plant, the greater their chances are or having a large harvest. The same is true in life. When it comes to finances, career, relationships, and our spiritual life, the more we sow, the greater we will reap. But the opposite is true as well. The less we sow--investing in our faith, our relationships, and our finances--the less we will harvest. Now, go plant some seeds!

Through God’s amazing grace, we have been given freedom in Christ. But how will you use your freedom? Today’s One Verse teaches us a very important outcome of living with freedom in Christ.

No matter what you have done in your past, God wants to give you a new heart and a fresh start.

Adam's sinful choice brought evil into this world, but Jesus came to bring us life.

Are you feeling tired, worn out, or weak? Make today’s One Verse your prayer to God. Ask Him for the rest you need. His grace and mercy is fresh every morning.

Who are you letting speak into your life? Who do you seek for influence? What kind of media are you engaging with? The Book of Proverbs tells us to surround ourselves with wise influence or else we will suffer harm.

The world says to look out for #1. Some Christians even say that God helps them who help themselves. But these ideas are opposite to the teachings of Jesus. What does He say? Put others first. Otherwise, you could end up last.

God gives us power, not for our own good, but to share His Love with others. But it's going to take discipline. Fortunately, God gives us that, too!

If we cannot lead our own family in healthy spiritual, emotional, and financial ways, how can we expect to lead others? We can’t win in one area of our lives but lose at home. Win at home first.

God loved us when we had done nothing to earn it. That is true love! How did God demonstrate and show His love for us? By sending His Son, Jesus Christ, to live a sinless life and pay our penalty of death on the cross. We did nothing to earn it or deserve it. He loved us when we were truly unlovely.

The Shepherd cares about every single one of His sheep. Are you the lost sheep? Have you gone your own way and chose to turn your back on a God who loves you? It’s not too late. Our One Verse today was spoken by Jesus, Himself! He is pursuing you. He isn’t angry with you. He desires to restore your relationship and spend time with you. Don’t keep running from God. He cares for you. Make today the day that you turn around and run back to Him!