Verse of the Day

[kdxdude]

...while we wait for the blessed hope -- the glorious appearing of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, who gave himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and to purify for himself a people that are his very own, eager to do what is good.

— Titus 2:13-14 (NIV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...
Some of the most basic and elevated statements about Jesus are made in 1 & 2 Timothy and Titus. These letters are devoted to help ministers mature churches in difficult places. They are incredibly practical, but also are rooted in the work of Jesus, his divinity, and his faithfulness. We are waiting for the Faithful One! We trust that he will come for us because of what he sacrificed to redeem us. While we wait, we honor his mission by being a people eager to do what is good, showing in our lives that he is our Lord.

My Prayer...
O God, I find myself waiting for Jesus. Because he is coming for me, I know my life has direction and meaning even on those days that are long, hard, and seemingly fruitless. Fire my heart to wait longingly for Jesus' glorious appearing and stir my desires to want what is only good and holy. I want to see you! But, dear Lord, I also long to be like you! In the glorious name of Jesus I pray. Amen.

 

[kdxdude]

He has reconciled you by Christ's physical body through death to present you holy in his sight, without blemish and free from accusation.

— Colossians 1:22 (NIV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...
"Christians aren't perfect; they're just forgiven." We know we are not perfect. We know our weaknesses, inadequacies, sinfulness, pettiness, immaturity, cowardice ... But Jesus demonstrated his love for us on the Cross as he offered his body and shed his blood. His sacrifice means that God looks at us as "perfect." Jesus' sacrifice means we are holy, without blemish, and without chargeable offense in God's presence! Jesus' perfect sacrifice has brought us perfect reconciliation with God!

My Prayer...
Forgive me, Almighty God, for my sins. I get sick of them and frustrated with my own inability to completely overcome them. Strengthen me, dear Father, so that I will have more fortitude and courage to face temptation victoriously. Thank you, God of glory, for sharing your perfection and glory with me by sending Jesus. I praise you O God, my Rock and my Redeemer, for you have made me your child! In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray. Amen.

 

[kdxdude]

After he had said this, Jesus was troubled in spirit and testified, "I tell you the truth, one of you is going to betray me."

— John 13:21 (NIV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...
I can still remember my friend saying it in church one Sunday: "We think so badly of old Judas for betraying the Lord for 30 pieces of silver, but how many times do we betray him for nothing?" Ouch! What makes this so difficult for us to bear is Jesus' anguish knowing one of his own would betray him. Let's make every effort and call upon God's strength so that such betrayal can never be true of us! And if it ever is, let's make sure we run toward his grace with an honest desire to escape sin and come back to him!

My Prayer...
Jesus, I am sorry for the times I have broken your heart with my rebellion and neglect. Father God, I apologize for my lack of passion and zeal for your Son's sacrifice that saved me from sin and death. I want to live more vibrantly for Jesus so others may see him and come to know him. It is in his precious and holy name I pray. Amen.

 

[Gene]

Thanks for posting, never know whos life you might touch. God bless

 

[kdxdude]

When he [Judas] was gone, Jesus said, "Now is the Son of Man glorified and God is glorified in him."

— John 13:31 (NIV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...
In the powerful old hymn "Beneath the Cross of Jesus," we sing "my glory all the cross." That was genuinely true of Jesus. While other human leaders try to find glory in all sorts of ways, Jesus' path to glory was the cross, because he was not after acclaim, but wanted to obey and glorify the Father! When Judas left the Last Supper, the final stages of the process were set in motion that would bring Jesus to the horrors of Calvary. But rather than seeing the cross as his degradation, it was his way of glorifying God.

My Prayer...
Dear Lord, please forgive me for seeking the approval and recognition of others. Forgive me for being so self-centered. Forgive me for thinking of my glory and not yours. Forgive me when I have trampled on the hearts of others because I was so busy gaining attention for myself. Jesus' example in the last week of his life shocks me back to reality and helps me realize that true greatness is found in serving you, completely, no matter the cost. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.

 

[Biofisher I]

Thanks for the reflextion. What a powerful prayer. May God continue to use You.

 

[kdxdude]

I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness.

— John 12:46 (NIV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...
One of the great stories in the Gospel of John is Nicodemus. He came to Jesus at night and Jesus told him that those who love the truth come to the light. Later, Nicodemus spoke up for Jesus even though he was ridiculed for it. Then, at the worst possible time politically and religiously, he showed himself as Jesus' disciple: he took the broken and dead body of Jesus and helped Joseph of Arimathea place him in a tomb. Nicodemus didn't stay in the darkness. Neither should we. Jesus is the light of the world; if our light cannot be found in him, how deep is our darkness!

My Prayer...
Father, I want to walk in the light with you. The darkness of Calvary did not extinguish the light in Jesus; it made it burn more brightly for me. At the cross, I see your love for me. At the cross, I realize that Jesus took my sins away. At the cross, I see Jesus' love for both you and me perfected. Thank you, Father for your gracious salvation. Thank you, Jesus for your incredible sacrifice. In the name Jesus, your perfect Lamb I pray. Amen.

 

[Bushhog57]

not only do I applaud you for putting these here, I applaud a forum with the respect and backbone not to remove Gods word to be "politically correct". Praise God Almighty.

 

[kdxdude]

Bushhog57 - 3/30/2011 5:34 PM

not only do I applaud you for putting these here, I applaud a forum with the respect and backbone not to remove Gods word to be "politically correct". Praise God Almighty.

While I do not post these verses here for any acknowledgement or accolades, it is nice to hear positive responses to remind me that people are reading these & my prayer is that it may help someone who was as lost as I was. It was a "Verse of the Day" thread, on another forum, that I read 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 when I was at the absolute lowest point in my life. There is no doubt in my mind, that someone through God's power, posted that verse for me at exactly the perfect time. Tears fill my eyes when I recall that time & I am so thankful I have been saved by God's grace. I too am very thankful to CFF for allowing us to share God's word. I encourage all of you who read these verses to contribute to the thread. Post up a verse!! Ya never know who you may be helping by posting. I will end by posting one of my favorite verses, 2 Corinthians 12:9-10.

9 But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. 10 That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.

2 Corinthians 12:9-10

 

[kdxdude]

“How can someone be born when they are old?” Nicodemus asked.
“Surely they cannot enter a second time into their mother’s womb to be born!”

Jesus answered, “Very truly I tell you, no one can enter
the kingdom of God unless they are born of water and the Spirit.

John 3:4-5

 

[kdxdude]

"God loved the world so much that he gave his one and only Son so that whoever believes in him may not be lost, but have eternal life."

John 3:16

Fishing a Zara Spook topwater bait is a tiring but productive method of fishing. Sometimes it is critical to work the bait at just the right pace to trigger a strike. Years ago when I was teaching my daughter, Sherri, to fish a Zara Spook, she figured out a way to work the bait with a consistent "walk." She would sing "Jesus Loves Me" and make the bait "walk" back to the boat with the rhythm of that classic children's hymn. Working the bait to the words of that song not only helps you work the bait at the right pace, it reminds you of that wonderful truth---"Jesus loves me, this I know!"

Tip: When fishing a topwater, let the bait lie still a few seconds before working it back to the boat.

from Jimmy Houston's book, Catch of the Day, Spiritual Lessons for Life from the Sport of Fishing

 

[kdxdude]

Now Judas, who betrayed him, knew the place, because Jesus had often met there with his disciples.

— John 18:2 (NIV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...
Judas knew where to find Jesus during this intense period of religious preparation. It was no secret that Jesus would be with his disciples in the garden praying together. If we had someone who wanted to betray us, where would that person tell our enemies to find us? Would they know where we would go to be in prayer? Interesting questions aren't they? Can you imagine a better complement than our enemies knowing that they could find us in the place of prayer?

My Prayer...
Forgive me, Father, for not joining you more faithfully in the precious time of prayer. I confess that I get busy, distracted, and even disinterested in my prayer time with you. I am sorry. I am not sure why I have to approach this blessing as a discipline. I pray for your Spirit to create a burning in my heart that calls me joyfully to this grace of prayer. Your presence and concern truly are my sustaining hope. Thank you for always listening even when I've been neglectful, in Jesus' name I pray. Amen.

 

[Gene]

I look forward to reading your prayers everyday. I think anyone can learn from what you're doing, thank you

 

[kdxdude]

Later, Joseph of Arimathea asked Pilate for the body of Jesus. Now Joseph was a disciple of Jesus, but secretly because he feared the Jews. With Pilate's permission, he came and took the body away. He was accompanied by Nicodemus, the man who earlier had visited Jesus at night.

— John 19:38-39 (NIV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...
The power of the Cross is demonstrated in the lives of these two men, neither of whom showed himself fully to be a disciple of Jesus in his ministry. Now in his death, they make sure he is given a proper burial, making themselves unclean for the Passover and proving themselves loyal to the Lord at the worst time for them to do so. The Cross touched them when nothing else could, just as it has touched us!

My Prayer...
Righteous Father, I know the cross was a brutal symbol of being cursed. Yet to me it is as precious as it is brutal and it is as beautiful as it was hideous. Through the Cross, you saved me from my sin and showed how much you loved me. Thank you! Please use my life in some small way to glorify you and your indescribable gift at Calvary. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.

 

[kdxdude]

Make every effort to live in peace with all men and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord.

Hebrews 12:14

 

[kdxdude]

Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the man who takes refuge in him.

Psalm 34:8

 

[RiverCanyonBass]

I am also very glad to see this section on this great fishing forum. Although bass fishing is great, most of all we need to be fishers of men, because eternity, our love our Lord, and how we treat our fellow brother is what matters most! emoSun

 

[kdxdude]

The Lord says: "These people come near to me with their mouth and honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me. Their worship of me is made up only of rules taught by men. Therefore once more I will astound these people with wonder upon wonder; the wisdom of the wise will perish, the intelligence of the intelligent will vanish."

Isaiah 29:13-14

 

[kdxdude]

Seek good, not evil, that you may live. Then the LORD God Almighty will be with you, just as you say he is.

— Amos 5:14 (NIV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...
What do you seek out of today? Do you seek good? Or will you pursue evil by nursing a grudge, spreading some gossip, or feeding a lust? God longs to be with us, and he has promised to never leave us. But where God goes, his character, his righteousness, and his goodness are sure to follow!

My Prayer...
Good and loving Father, thank you for showing me what goodness looks like by sending Jesus. Thank you for filling me with your Spirit so I can produce your good spiritual fruit. Thank you for putting me within the Body of Christ, your people, so I can have opportunities to do good deeds for those in need of care. But deep down, Father, I recognize that you alone are truly good. Help me as I seek you, your character, and your goodness in my life. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.



Man, oh man, I believe the LORD is really speakin to me today. Just this morning I had made up my mind I was gonna have to have a little heart to heart talk with a fellow bass club member, and lo and behold, the above was the verse of the day today.

Thank You Lord for speaking to me & preventing me from doing something that would not bring glory to you. Lord, I pray you will help me to walk in your ways, that I may do or say something that will draw someone closer to you. I thank you for all you have blessed me with & I pray that you will forgive me of my sins. In Jesus' name I pray, Amen.

 

[kdxdude]

oops, double post