Bible Verse of the Day: Scripture quotes to inspire your faith in God today.

Welcome to Bible verse of the day I’m Reverend Joseph Sanford coming to you on this final day of the month of March 3 first Paul’s letter to the church of Ephesus. We’re gonna look at chapter 2 verse 10 for we are what he has made us created in Christ Jesus prayer good works, which God prepared before hand so that we may walk in there, the journey of my faith began when I was a teenager and I’ve been to church all my life but I suddenly realize there was something in me that let me hold me in certain directions and usually always do the better choice the better way and I identified that that wasn’t me. I knew what I wanted to do. I knew what I wanted to justify for myself, but there was something holding me and I had to learn than to trust that I was a God made me to be that I don’t have every gift I don’t have Strength I’m not the best at everything, but there are things that I am good at there are talents that I have gifts that I have been given and now I relinquish control to follow that leading in my heart, because I know that God has prepared the way for me in the living into this life is what a life of being a disciple of Christ is all about. Message brought to you by Rev. Joseph Sanford of Sanford Curriculum (Student ministry resources available on The Sunday School Store written by he and Lauren Sanford). Music by The Muse Maker

Welcome to Bible verse of the day. I am Reverend Joseph Sanford coming to you on March 29 and we’re going to turn to the prophet that we call Isaiah chapter 41 and we’re gonna read verse 10 do not fear for I am with you do not be afraid for I am your God I will strengthen you. I will help you I will uphold you with my victorious right hand. I’m not sure what the Salmas was going through exactly but we can be pretty sure it was bad they were hanging their head. Maybe they had lost hope there was fear there was weakness, and we find this comforting word of God that says none of those ways of looking at the situation are appropriate because I am your God I am yours I belong to you and you belong to me, and if we belong to God and God belongs to us what have we to fear we might be facing difficult moments this week we might be facing the worst of circumstances there might be tragedy there might even be death, but we have God our God, who has proved to us in Jesus Christ, that even the worst life has to throw at us is nothing compared to the power of God Message brought to you by Rev. Joseph Sanford of Sanford Curriculum (Student ministry resources available on The Sunday School Store written by he and Lauren Sanford). Music by The Muse Maker

Welcome to Bible verse of the day I’m Reverend Joseph Sanford coming to you on March 27 as we conclude our focus on first Corinthians chapter 13 verse eight, this beautiful letter of Paul to the church. It reads love, never ends, but as for prophecies, they will come to an end ask for tongues, they will cease ask for knowledge it will come to an end, I don’t know why as people of the church as Christians we can’t help but look at others with a critical eye, especially those who are part of the church to or constantly looking and straining critiquing about what they believe and how they say it, and we end up becoming each other’s own worst enemy if we’re honest and clergy are no exception we’re always evaluating and thinking about how we wouldn’t say it or think it or present it better and maybe that’s just me, but all this knowledge all these ways of trying to improve and be better and be successful it’s all temporary if we have the gift of prophecy if we have the gift of tongues, if we have the gift of knowledge, they will all come to an end so let’s stop giving them all of our energy in Heart and instead focus on the one thing that doesn’t… LOVE Message brought to you by Rev. Joseph Sanford of Sanford Curriculum (Student ministry resources available on The Sunday School Store written by he and Lauren Sanford). Music by The Muse Maker

Welcome to Bible verse of the day. I am Reverend Joseph Sanford coming to you on March 24 and we are in chapter 13 of our letter that we call first Corinthians a letter from Paul to a church and struggle and so let’s continue with verse seven love, bares, all things believes all things hopes all things endures all things All is lifting up love above anything else and he’ll go to clearly say that but we should see that already, in the way that he’s saying that love endures no matter what, and when we give of ourselves for other people when we learn to live like that when we learn to place, the good of others above our own comfort, our own desires, not a way that abuses us or sacrifices us in this kind of negative self defeating way, but rather when we realize that we are part of something much bigger than ourselves, that what we have access to in our love, in our place with Christ as an endless supply of goodness we have a cup that overflows so when we live in the way of love, nothing nothing can tear us down we can bear believe hope, and endure all things Message brought to you by Rev. Joseph Sanford of Sanford Curriculum (Student ministry resources available on The Sunday School Store written by he and Lauren Sanford). Music by The Muse Maker

Welcome to Bible verse of the day I’m Reverend Joseph Sanford coming to you on this March 22 and we are continuing in the love chapter Corinthians first Corinthians 13 the letter by Paul here’s verse six love does not rejoice in wrongdoing but rejoices in the truth. With Christ as the perfect example of a sacrificial self giving love, we should process all that we do through that lines and so we can consider our actions moment to moment day today and we can think on them and wonder are we living in a way that’s in love and if we’re not, then we don’t celebrate in fact, most people don’t write we know when we do things wrong, but I wonder do you rejoice when you reflect the way of Christ because the way of Christ the life of Christ the truth of Christ Christ is the way the truth in the life and so living a life that reflects a Christlike love that is the truth so spend time critiquing and repenting in and working toward growing and being better but when you do something right, when you know you were living into the love of Christ correctly, take time to rejoice in the truth Message brought to you by Rev. Joseph Sanford of Sanford Curriculum (Student ministry resources available on The Sunday School Store written by he and Lauren Sanford). Music by The Muse Maker

Welcome to Bible verse of the day I’m Reverend Joseph Sanford coming to you on March 20 and we’re going to continue in the love chapter 1st Corinthians chapter 13. We started with verse four. We continue today with verse five and it reads love is not rude. Love does not insist on its own way. Love is not irritable love keeps no record of wrongs it’s agape giving of ourselves for another. We understand it rudeness and in looking at each other with scorn it’s just not part of how we operate when we’re in the mood of love when we’re in the action of love we don’t insist on our own way because it’s not about us it’s about us it’s not love love is not irritable because we have grace and we give space, and we know that people are where they are in their journey whether we like it or not, and how many people give us grace how many people are patient with us. We should keep them in mind as we learn to reflect that way for others. We should keep no record of wrongs. If you’re keeping track then you’re not loving your making it about you and your justice so let us in remember that we find our example in Christ who gives us grace and mercy and love right where we are. Message brought to you by Rev. Joseph Sanford of Sanford Curriculum (Student ministry resources available on The Sunday School Store written by he and Lauren Sanford). Music by The Muse Maker

Welcome to Bible verse of the day. I am Reverend Joseph Sanford coming to you on the March 17 and we are going to spend some time in first Corinthians chapter 13 the love chapter so let’s begin in verse four love is patient love is kind love is not envious or boastful or arrogant. This word love we use that word for all sorts of things or family or friends and are tacos right but the word in scripture is agape it means to give of oneself, for another hint means sacrificing of us for another, and expect nothing in return it only does for another out of our goodness out of our desire to be loving someone we read the love chapter about patience, kindness. It doesn’t envy are both it’s not arrogant. It makes sense that’s what agape is in our perfect example of this kind of love is Jesus Christ, who is garden flashing, so God‘s love Chrysler the spirits love is shown to us in the sacrifice for us, expecting nothing in return Salado us become people who love like our God Message brought to you by Rev. Joseph Sanford of Sanford Curriculum (Student ministry resources available on The Sunday School Store written by he and Lauren Sanford). Music by The Muse Maker

Welcome to Bible verse of the day. I am Reverend Joseph Sanford coming to you on this March 15 as we come to the concluding verse of the 23rd psalm and it is verse six and it reads surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord, my whole life long This word for follow me. It’s the word pursue because goodness and mercy pursue us they chase us down, they are after us, because that’s the Lord we serve that’s the Lord we follow always in pursuit of our hearts with goodness and mercy. Sometimes we think God is just sitting and waiting for us to do something wrong so that we can be told all about it, and be made to feel terrible and repentance has a wonderful place in our religious practice, but let us not make a mistake that our lord, the good shepherd pursues us with goodness and mercy, longing for us to dwell in the house of the Lord, our whole lives to be in God‘s presence, to belong to the Lord, to be a child of the Lord, to be siblings of one another to experience, eternal life here and now. Message brought to you by Rev. Joseph Sanford of Sanford Curriculum (Student ministry resources available on The Sunday School Store written by he and Lauren Sanford). Music by The Muse Maker

Welcome to Bible verse of the day I’m reverend Joseph Sanford coming to you on March 13. We’ve been working our way through the 23rd psalm one of the most famous passages in all of our scripture and we continue today with a verse five you prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil, my cup overflows, one of the most overlooked lines in this poem is the anointing line we’re sheep in the metaphor God is our shepherd, and there is a particular oil that would be put on the sheepshead and a certain time of year when a type of fly would be around bother the sheep and cause all sorts of problems, raise their anxiety and just be a pest and so the shepherd or the ninth or head, which would keep the flies at bay now the sheep receiving the oil they don’t know why they’re receiving that, but they do Have peace. We can take comfort that our God knows what we need, even when we’re unaware that sometimes we receive blessing, and we don’t understand what it is, but we are to trust in our shepherd, that even in the midst of people who might mean to work against us, God prepares a table that we might be in union our cup overflows with our Lord, our good shepherd. Message brought to you by Rev. Joseph Sanford of Sanford Curriculum (Student ministry resources available on The Sunday School Store written by he and Lauren Sanford). Music by The Muse Maker

Welcome to Bible verse of the day. I am Reverend Joseph Sanford coming to you on this March 10 and we are continuing in our walk through Psalm 23 and so we continue today with verse four. even though I walk through the darkest valley, I fear no evil for you, or with me your Rod and your staff. They comfort me a voice switches and verse, for God is no longer refer to in third person but in second, because the Psalmist is going through a dark time or has gone through a dark time like many of us have a maybe you’re going through one right now in those rules regulations those parts of the Lord that keep us in line and our heart—our conscience that pulls at us—that rod and that staff in times of darkness comforts us, because we know we have the presence of God with us. We are not promise to be delivered from trials and tribulation. That is not what the scripture says, but it does say nothing can separate us from God’s love, so no matter where you are, and what you are enduring today may you know that the Lord is with you and your heart and you should fear no evil Message brought to you by Rev. Joseph Sanford of Sanford Curriculum (Student ministry resources available on The Sunday School Store written by he and Lauren Sanford). Music by The Muse Maker

Welcome to Bible verse of the day. I am Reverend Joseph Sanford and we are continuing our focus on the 23rd Psalm. We been working on this the last couple of days and we will keep going as we turn to verse three the Lord restores my soul, my shepherd lead me and write pads for the Lords names, the Lord is our shepherd keeps us alive. It’s another way to say that is the word for soul is also the word for life. your restore this doesn’t mean that things are always going our way I’ll be we don’t feel like we’re going out of the loan or we feel like the world collapsing around us, because Lord knows that our culture likes to soak up and spread fear but we can trust no matter what difficult circumstances we are facing that we are being led on the right path through it, it doesn’t mean will be lead around it. It means that the Lord will lead us on the right path through it like a good shepherd leading sheep. Sometimes the terrain is rough and scary, but we can trust that we are being led on the right, because we belong to the Lord. The Lord is our shepherd, and it is the Lord who restores our lives. Message brought to you by Rev. Joseph Sanford of Sanford Curriculum (Student ministry resources available on The Sunday School Store written by he and Lauren Sanford). Music by The Muse Maker

Welcome to Bible verse of the day. I am Reverend Joseph Sanford coming to you on this Monday morning March 6. We’re going to continue in our reading from Psalm 23 and it is verse two we continue with and it reads he makes me lie down in Green pastures. He leads me beside still Waters we find that the Lord desires for us, a place of wellness of calm, and as a good shepherd, as this image of a shepherd is developed. We know that we need to find sustenance. We need to find what it is to survive, and so green pastures are where we are lead what we need for our continued growth for our continued learning for thriving. That is where we’re headed that is what is desired and God leads us to still waters a place that we can find drink and we need plenty of that in this world where we thirst quite a bit, so what are you thirsty for? What are you hungry for today? No matter what it might be you know that God desires to lead you where you need to go, so let us trust in our shepherd. Message brought to you by Rev. Joseph Sanford of Sanford Curriculum (Student ministry resources available on The Sunday School Store written by he and Lauren Sanford). Music by The Muse Maker https://10bibleverses.com/devotional/

Welcome to Bible verse of the day. I am Reverend Joseph Sanford coming to you and we are going to spend several days on Psalm 23 one verse at a time so let’s begin Psalm chapter 23 verse one. The Lord is my shepherd I shall not want we often think that we aren’t gonna want our shepherd but that’s not what this is saying it’s saying that the Lord is my shepherd. Therefore I will want for nothing. I’ll have everything which doesn’t always feel right does it because there are lots of things that we want that we don’t have it so we think with that that doesn’t make any sense well, I think if we know that we trust in the Lord, the Lord is the one that guides us with provides for us Need to go like a good shepherd, and all the things we should want will be provided that doesn’t mean there’s not a catastrophe and chaos and loss and pain and hurt, but it means that even in the midst of all that might come our way all the calamity Lord of The with us, and the Lord will make sure we have what it is that we need to endure to survive to thrive to live Message brought to you by Rev. Joseph Sanford of Sanford Curriculum (Student ministry resources available on The Sunday School Store written by he and Lauren Sanford). Music by The Muse Maker https://10bibleverses.com/devotional/

Welcome to Bible verse of the day I’m Reverend Joseph Sanford bringing you a reading from our scripture. Our holy word, and may finds you well this day return to the letter to the church and Rome chapter 15 verse 13 may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace, and believing so that you may abound and hope by the power of the holy spirit, hope is the key to life. We can face all sorts of situations, and if we have hope we know we can endure. There is medical evidence that a person who goes into a procedure a surgery, a major procedure with hope and belief that they’re going to be fine they have a higher chance of success it’s proven there is power in hope and it’s not just scientific. This is faith. Based we know it we are faced it in our lives. If we don’t have hope we go nowhere, but it’s God who fills us through the Holy Spirit. We have to nurture that hope joy and peace and believing do you have Joy friend have you had a chance to think about peace today you do need to do this every day let’s found ourselves in joy and peace that we may be filled by the Holy Spirit with a hope https://10bibleverses.com/scripture-passages/romans-15/

Welcome to Bible verse of the day. I am Rev. Joseph Sanford coming to you with our scripture with our word may the spirit work through the word in your heart as you think about these things, Romans chapter 10 verse nine because if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart, that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved Powerful words from Paul, speaking to what it is, that drives the inner core of our being, if we’re able to speak out loud with firmness with truth, that Jesus is Lord and we believe it through and through that he has been raised this changes, our whole life and leads us in a direction that is in pursuit of Christ and following him and you will be saved this word saved. You can also say healed to the same word and scripture we like to use the word saved, but it’s also good to think about what it means to be healed because we’ve all been hurt valve and broken. We’ve all been on the wrong path. We have got the baggage from things that we’ve done in our life that I’ve been done and us, but through Christ through our beliefs through our pursuit, we will be saved, and we will be healed. https://10bibleverses.com/scripture-passages/romans-10/

Welcome to Bible verse of the day I’m Reverend Joseph Sanford coming to you wherever you are driving working walking listening. May the word find you may have finds you well as we turn to the gospel we call Matthew chapter 11, verse 29. Take my yoke upon you and learn for me from gentle and humble and heart, and you will find rest for your souls, for my yoke is easy and my burden is light Lots of unpack, and one minute here yo cause a word from a rabbi about their focus. Their interpretation of what the faith is about what the Scriptures are speaking to so every rabbi had a different yoke, Jesus is easy or sometimes you hear it kind that refers to what we will put on ask what they would wear like a yoke and some of them are fitted they’re supposed to be fitted to the ox so it doesn’t hurt them as they pull it’s like putting on someone else’s shoes. It’s painful, but Jesus has a yoke that’s made for each of us. Jesus yoke is not a burden Jesus, bring some thing that blesses us is made for us, and draws us into the one life, the one way, the one truth and him. https://sundayschool.store/products/jesus-answers-john-the-baptist-lesson

Welcome to Bible verse of the day I’m Reverend Joseph Sanford coming to you on this beautiful day. The Lord has given us and that finds you well and healthy and blessed we’re gonna turn to the gospel of John chapter 16, verse 33. I have said this to you, so that in me, you may have peace in the world, you face persecution, but take courage I have conquered the world. This word from Jesus given to the disciples before they’re about to see the whole world flipped upside down through his arrest through his rejection through his murder, but then he’s gonna be flipped upside down again because he has the resurrection and the life and we think about these things, as we are maybe ministering in our own way or vocation and maybe that’s at a church maybe it’s at a job maybe that’s in our family maybe that’s on our circle of friends. We are in our world facing the things that life throws at us and while they may not be Roman crosses, they have their pain we face these things head on because we follow Jesus Christ and we can remember his words. Don’t worry about what the world can do to you take courage, for I have conquered the world. https://sundayschool.works/childrens-sermon-object-lessons/childrens-sermon-john-1612-15the-trinity/

Welcome to Bible verse of the day I’m Reverend Joseph Sanford coming to you on this Monday bringing you the word and may the word finds you well may find you inspired as we turned the gospel. We called John chapter 11, verse 25. Jesus said to her, I am the resurrection and the life, those who believe in me, even though they die will live. This is the pinnacle of our faith. Not just that he said it, but that he did it that he is the resurrection and the life Jesus Christ is the one who we play star faith and we set our sights on the one and we follow the one whom we in some strange way become one with with each other, and with him and through him with God, no matter what we’re facing today and some of you are facing some really difficult stuff. It may not illuminate the pain to hang onto this verse, but it does give us hope that death pain, suffering, disease, struggle they do not have the last word the last word has been spoken the very word in flesh Jesus Christ, our savior, the son of God, the resurrection and the life. Message brought to you by Rev. Joseph Sanford of Sanford Curriculum (Student ministry resources available on The Sunday School Store written by he and Lauren Sanford). Music by The Muse Maker https://ministry-to-children.com/lazarus-raised-sunday-school-lesson/

Welcome to Bible verse of the day I’m Reverend Joseph Sanford coming to you on this Friday and I hope the day finds you well. I hope you are blessed and I hope this reading blesses you from Galatians chapter 5, verses 22 and 23 by contrast, the fruit of the Spirit is love, Joy, peace, patients kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against such things. Paul has blessed us with two lists. I’ve read the ladder. The former gives the thing he’s contrasting it with the way that we used to live versus the fruit that comes from the way we live now notice at singular fruit of the spirit because it’s not like we try to live each of these individual things. It’s when we have the spirit in our life these things come out of us, and there’s more there are more things than just what’s on this list. This is a kinds of things that are embodied when we talk about the fruit of the spirit that we embody for the world around us that becomes a part of our heart our soul or mine or strength or relationships are focus. Our goals are ambition, so maybe we recognize the fruit and each other today and May with praise God for the spirit that brings it. Message brought to you by Rev. Joseph Sanford of Sanford Curriculum (Student ministry resources available on The Sunday School Store written by he and Lauren Sanford). Music by The Muse Maker https://sundayschool.store/products/the-fruit-of-the-spirit-lesson

Welcome to Bible verse of the day. I am Reverend Joseph Sanford coming to you with the reading of the word and may the spirit move in this reading and you’re listening and you’re contemplating as we turned the gospel we called John chapter 5 verse 24. very truly, I tell you anyone who hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life, and does not come under judgment, but has passed from death to life Very truly when we see that we know to pay attention in the gospel we call John Jesus is talking about this awakening that we have because all of us at one point in our life we were breathing, but we were dead. We were walking around pursuing things that don’t really feed us. They don’t really matter they’re not the truth and then we had an awakening. We had the gift of faith that came to us and many different forms in our life changed forever. We began to live life with God, eternal life, which has a much different quality to it. It’s good for us to remember the simple truth that we have passed from death to life in the way that we have believed in God Weston Christ, let our lives reflect this new life this new living let it reflect this truth we have. Message brought to you by Rev. Joseph Sanford of Sanford Curriculum (Student ministry resources available on The Sunday School Store written by he and Lauren Sanford). Music by The Muse Maker https://youthgroupministry.com/lessons/youth-bible-lesson-john-51-15-do-you-want-to-be-made-well/

Welcome to Bible verse of the day I’m Reverend Joseph Sanford coming to you on this day, and I hope this day finds you well healthy and happy. We are going to hear from the word the prophet Isaiah chapter 53 verse six all we like sheep have gone astray, we have all turned to our own way, and the Lord has laid on him, the iniquity of a saw this word iniquity. I compare it to trust pass an equity, and then wickedness. We see all these in the Bible, a trespass is an innocent mistake. We messed up, but we didn’t know we messed up in an equity is we know we messed up but it wasn’t from some malicious intent, and then witnesses are we knew what we were doing and we don’t care that it was bad and equity is that part of us that does what we know we shouldn’t do and we all do this, just as the first left up and so we have to overcome this, but rather have to be over come in us, and that’s why we have Christ. That’s why we celebrate who came to walk our earth walk in our mess who came to redeem us to show us the right way, and to bring all of that into connection and reconciliation with God through the cross, so may we today celebrate the love that bears are iniquity Message brought to you by Rev. Joseph Sanford of Sanford Curriculum (Student ministry resources available on The Sunday School Store written by he and Lauren Sanford).  https://www.pinterest.com/sundayschoolstore/ Music by The Muse Maker

Welcome to Bible verse of the day I’m Reverend Joseph Sanford coming to you on this February 10 as we’re going to hear from the great prophet Isaiah chapter 53 verse four and it reads surely he has born our infirmities and carried our diseases yet we are counted him, stricken struck down by God and afflicted All the love of God as we see in Jesus Christ we often assign Jesus to be the focal point of this prophecy, and there’s some validity to that there other ways to see it, but when we see Jesus and this, and we see the love of God on display through Jesus, the word and flesh, the messiah, everyone had always hope for the embodiment of what Israel was always called to be the Proto, typical human being, and we are to follow we see that God has come into the marking mass of humanity to show us where the beauty is to show us where the life is to take on all that we could throw at him because we did send drove us to the point where we mailed him to a cross, but this was all Don out of love so let us celebrate that love this day. Message brought to you by Rev. Joseph Sanford of Sanford Curriculum (Student ministry resources available on The Sunday School Store written by he and Lauren Sanford). https://devotionalchristian.com/bible_verses/what-is-a-good-bible-verse-for-strength-and-healing-3/ Music by The Muse Maker

Welcome to Bible verse of the day I’m Reverend Joseph Sanford coming to you today with a verse from our scripture make it finds you well today we’re going to read from the letter to the church in Rome chapter 6 verse 23 for the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus, our Lord This verse from Paul is speaking to a group of people trying to sort it all out of people divided trying to understand exactly what has happened. What does the cross mean and sometimes we can get so wrapped up in and what do the soul means about our actual death and what happens after but I think Paul speaking to something bigger that transcends just that time and reaches all the way back to a moment right now. When we give ourselves over to a sinful life -- when our life is oriented about anything other than living as God calls us to live -- we live a dead life, but we get this eternal life, this life with God life in Christ Jesus right now, as a part of the kingdom life as a part of all that it is to be a part of the church, and be a part of faith at work with the spirit and so let us celebrate the free gift of God today. Message brought to you by Rev. Joseph Sanford of Sanford Curriculum (Student ministry resources available on The Sunday School Store written by he and Lauren Sanford). https://10bibleverses.com/scripture-passages/romans-6/ Music by The Muse Maker

Welcome to Bible verse of the day. Iamb Reverend Joseph Sanford coming to you with a bit from our word or scripture and I hope the spirit works in it today for everything you need. We’re going to read from Hebrews 13 five keep your lives free from the love of money, and be content with what you have for he himself has said I will never leave you or for sake you Owe money, money, money we have such a interesting relationship of money. Don’t think we need it because our culture our society is based off of it. You have to eat and pay bills and take care of things and prepare for retirement and all sorts of things that work in our economy. Money is not the issue. It’s the love of money we are to be free from the love of money when you love something you devote yourself to it you sacrifice of yourself for it and while we need to make it sometimes we just need to trust that God is involved that God will help us get what we need and sometimes I have to ask myself if all goes wrong today what’s the worst case scenario and when we’re a part of the church more part of a loving family, the worst case is still not that bad, so let us be content with what we have, and trust in God. Message brought to you by Rev. Joseph Sanford of Sanford Curriculum (Student ministry resources available on The Sunday School Store written by he and Lauren Sanford). Music by The Muse Maker https://sundayschool.store/products/bible-truths-4-week-children-s-ministry-curriculum-1

Welcome to Bible verse of the day I’m Reverend Joseph Sanford coming to you on February 3 and we’re going to read from the letter written to the church of Ephesus Ephesians chapter 2 verses eight and nine and they read for by grace you have been saved through faith, and this is not your own doing. It is the gift of God not the result of works, so that no one may boast, all Paul is touching on something that we all need to remember today because sometimes we start to think that faith has to do with what we do what we believe how we act what we do or don’t say, and while those can certainly bring good or bad circumstances and consequences. It’s good for us to remember that this faith that we have it was a gift. None of us earned it we didn’t struggle and find our way to it all on our own. It was given to us all that we have come to know, all that we are was simply by the love and the grace of God, and so pause, reminding them quit posting, quit comparing what you’re doing and not doing to other people and the things that they aren’t doing or are doing this is not about you this is about This is about the love of God revealed to us in Christ; what a gift! Message brought to you by Rev. Joseph Sanford of Sanford Curriculum (Student ministry resources available on The Sunday School Store written by he and Lauren Sanford). https://devotionalchristian.com/ Music by The Muse Maker

Welcome to Bible verse of the day. I am Reverend Joseph Sanford coming to you on February 1, 2023. We’re going to hear from the book of Deuteronomy chapter 31 verse six and it reads be strong and bold. Have no fear or dread of them, because it is the Lord, your God, who goes with you he will not fail you or forsake you. This verse is addressing the Israelites, getting ready to enter the land of Canaan. They’ve been journeying for well over a generation learning how to be the people of God, a treasured possession, a kingdom of priests, and they’re going to go into a new land with a whole new set of challenges, and they are going to struggle to remember who they are and what they’ve seen we can identify with this we’ve gone into new areas in our life we’ve moved we start a new job new church we’ve just entered into new circumstances and especially if you’ve been called by God you were going to go into new and scary circumstances at times we are to remember who we are where to remember what we’ve seen what it is we have come to know when to remember whom we serve, and who walks with us every step of the way let us have no fear. Message brought to you by Rev. Joseph Sanford of Sanford Curriculum (Student ministry resources available on The Sunday School Store written by he and Lauren Sanford). https://ministry-to-children.com/preschool-bible-lesson-god-is-always-with-us/ https://10bibleverses.com/scripture-quotes/10-bible-verses-about-confusion/ Music by The Muse Maker

Welcome to Bible verse of the day. I’m Reverend Joseph Sanford coming to you on Monday, January 30. We’re going to read from Philippians chapter 4 verse eight and it reads finally brothers and sisters whatever is true whatever is honorable whatever is just whatever is pure whatever is pleasing, whatever is commendable if there’s any excellence, and if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things Pause, addressing a church in turmoil, I mean, when is it not right and they can get focused on the wrong things in and be tearing themselves down and then just be distracted and how many of us can identify with that in our friend groups, or in our families or in our job or workplace or in our churches, Paul saying you could focus on all the things that are going wrong, but is that really gonna help? Is it really going to move you forward? Is that gonna bring you in deeper relationship with God or with one another he says no turn to the things that are worthy of our attention that are worthy of praise the things that are true and honorable, just pure, pleasing and commendable. Let us focus on excellence and let us be the people that are moving forward. Message brought to you by Rev. Joseph Sanford of Sanford Curriculum (Student ministry resources available on The Sunday School Store written by he and Lauren Sanford). Music by The Muse Maker

Welcome to Bible verse of the day I’m Reverend Joseph Sanford coming to you on Friday, January 27 and we’re going to read from the gospel account. We call Matthew chapter 6 verse 33 and it reads but seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness and all these things will be given to you as well. All of these things Jesus is talking about in the sermon on the mount is the things that we worry about from day today what we will eat and what we will wear and we can add 100 other things to that every single day. I couldn’t wait if we’re honest but what Jesus is saying is all these things you think you want they’re going to lead you astray they don’t deliver if you seek God first in the kingdom, the activity and influence of God present on earth in God‘s people, if you seek the truth, the true life available to all of us right here, and now, and seek God‘s righteousness, which righteousness is another way to say justice, I mean, if we can have the kind of relationship with God where we see things correctly, we treat God correctly treat ourselves correctly treat others correctly, then our priorities all start to change and if we’re treating everybody correctly, well, it stands to reason we’re gonna have everything we need anyway. Message brought to you by Rev. Joseph Sanford of Sanford Curriculum (Student ministry resources available on The Sunday School Store written by he and Lauren Sanford). Music by The Muse Maker

Welcome to Bible verse of the day I’m rubber and Joseph Sanford coming to you on this January 25, 2023 and we’re going to read from Romans chapter 8 verse 28 and it reads we know that all things work together for good for those who love God who are called according to God‘s purpose, that’s versus wildly, popular I’ve heard of many times as I’m sure you have and there are many ways to think about this. I invite you to data to pause the thoughts that all things happen because God has brought them to you or God's making them happen because... bad things happen sometimes and they don’t happen because God wants them to happen. We are given agency we are given choice. We are given free will to make decisions in the fact of the matter is, I can hurt people and they can hurt me. That doesn’t mean that God is doing that, but what it does mean is that as I encounter difficult times difficult people as I encounter, hurt and pain, I can give that to God and God can work in it and through it until one day my pain and my healing becomes a source of sustenance for someone else going through their own pain, so let us give it all to God. Message brought to you by Rev. Joseph Sanford of Sanford Curriculum (Student ministry resources available on The Sunday School Store written by he and Lauren Sanford).. https://10bibleverses.com/ Music by The Muse Maker

Welcome to Bible verse of the day. I am Reverend Joseph Sanford coming to you on the 23rd day of January and we’re going to read from first Peter chapter 3 verse 15 and it reads but in your hearts sanctify Christ as Lord always be ready to make your defense to anyone who demands from you and accounting for the hope that is in you. What a great verse we’re in a culture we’re in a time when everyone is defending their opinions and perspectives they’re defending their politics, their religion, their sports teams, you name it we’re always in defense mode army and that doesn’t really appeal to people people they get that way of life it’s seen everywhere far outside of the church. We are to be a people of hope we are to be the kind of people who serve Christ, is Lord so fully that all that we do exudes that hope the kind of hope that gets peoples attention in a way that being defensive, never cut. When’s the last time someone said hey tell me about your hope if we’re a people of hope then, by all means, let us be ready to explain to folks what it means why we have that hope but let us first start as people of hope. Message brought to you by Rev. Joseph Sanford of Sanford Curriculum (Student ministry resources available on The Sunday School Store written by he and Lauren Sanford). https://10bibleverses.com/daily-devotions-prayer-for-today/1-peter-38-devotional-on-christian-courtesy/ https://10bibleverses.com/daily-devotions-prayer-for-today/1-peter-310-devotional-on-the-grace-of-christian-speech/ Music by The Muse Maker

Welcome to Bible verse of the day. I am Rev., Joseph Sanford, and we are here back again. Turning to the word and today we’re going to read from second Timothy chapter 3 verse 16 and it reads all scripture is inspired by God and is useful for teaching for reproof for correction, and for training and righteousness Return to this particular verse quite a bit, and there’s much to say about it, particularly that the scripture Paul was referring to. It was what we refer to as our old testament. He’s trying to lift up that wall. The scripture may not seem to connect with the Gentiles of the day. It was all useful, and I think we need to remember that that sometimes we turn to passages in our scripture, and of course we encompass our New Testament with us understanding now as well everything in there is useful for teaching for reprove correction and training, and while we may not understand at all, we can trust that it can be useful the rabbis of the old days with celebrate when they came to a passage they didn’t understand they say thank you God for teaching me I still have more to learn thank God for that let us thank God for that Message brought to you by Rev. Joseph Sanford of Sanford Curriculum (Student ministry resources available on The Sunday School Store written by he and Lauren Sanford). https://10bibleverses.com/daily-devotions-prayer-for-today/2-timothy-316-17-devotional-on-spiritual-food/ Music by The Muse Maker

Welcome to Bible verse of the day. I’m rubber and Joseph Sanford here to bring you the word through Holy Spirit. The word may awaken in your heart today we read them in second Corinthians chapter 12 verse nine said to me my grace is sufficient for you. Power is made perfect in weakness, so I will boast all the more gladly at my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ means well in me, this is not always the answer to the prayer. We are seeking right we want things to change for the better when we are going through something old is no different, but what he received in response was sufficient for you get your given of faith it really is sufficient, and it may not be what we want in the moment, but the grace Matter how weak we may have an assured foundation in Christ so even in our moment of struggle, I’m home in a sorrow and we may need help through it. We still have a hope in our grace of Christ. Message brought to you by Rev. Joseph Sanford of Sanford Curriculum (Student ministry resources available on The Sunday School Store written by he and Lauren Sanford). Music by The Muse Maker https://ministryanswers.com/category/bible-verses/

Welcome to Bible verse of the day I’m Reverend Joseph Sanford here to bring a word to bring you sustenance and I hope that this time together brings you some life and hope today Philippians chapter 4 verse seven and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus This word piece. We have much to say on it, but I’ll try to be quick. Peace comes from the word of the idea the understanding of shalom. It’s not the absence of conflict in the absence of anything it’s the presence of what matters peace with God the peace of God often refers to relationship, that whatever might stand in the way of us being closely and intimately connected of having the right kind of relationship peace the presence of peace means that we stand exactly where we shared the peace of God When we have the peace of God whatever it is, we’re dealing with struggling with whatever it is we’re confused about wherever our doubts are we can stand assured through Christ that between us and God there is peace. Message brought to you by Rev. Joseph Sanford of Sanford Curriculum (Student ministry resources available on The Sunday School Store written by he and Lauren Sanford). Music by The Muse Maker https://ministryanswers.com/category/bible-verses/

Welcome to Bible verse of the day I’m Reverend Joseph Sanford here to bring you a bit of encouragement of hope with the spirit that works through our holy word today we’re going to read from Philippians chapter 4 verse six do not be anxious about anything but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your request be made known to God. Don’t be anxious about anything OK easy done right no problem no no anxiety and worry it’s always on our minds and sometimes we then worry that we’re worrying and we shouldn’t be worrying which just compounds the problem. Give yourself grace my friends was that our goal to not be anxious about anything in the way we do that as we bring everything to God in our prayer. Thanking God, remembering all that there is to be thankful for when we surround ourselves, and soak our self in an attitude of gratitude, even when we are experiencing difficult her aura, uncomfortable circumstances, we can be grateful, simply that we’re alive to experience it, and eventually will start to trust more and more until we stop being so anxious Message brought to you by Rev. Joseph Sanford of Sanford Curriculum (Student ministry resources available on The Sunday School Store written by he and Lauren Sanford). Music by The Muse Maker https://ministryanswers.com/category/bible-verses/

Welcome to Bible verse of the day. I am Reverend Joseph Sanford and we continue today in this new year with all sorts of dreams and visions about what lie ahead we turn to Paul’s letter to the church in Romans chapter 12, verse 12. Rejoice in hope the patient in affliction persevere in prayer Paul, oh, Paul just wows us and his letter to the church and responding to the turmoil that is occurring because we’re always dealing with turmoil aren’t we personal turmoil communal turmoil he’s lifting up hope because biblical hope sustains us in all things when we have our eyes set to the future we know where we are heading, and that it is secure we can traverse whatever ground is in front of us. We can be patient when we are afflicted but we must persevere in prayer. This is important we got to stay focused we’ve got to stay centered. We’ve got to keep our eyes fixed on our hope that we may rejoice and remember no matter what is happening in our present a hardship we may be enduring through prayer. We can keep our eyes on that hold keep that joy in our heart and press on toward Jesus Christ. Message brought to you by Rev. Joseph Sanford of Sanford Curriculum (Student ministry resources available on The Sunday School Store written by he and Lauren Sanford).  Music by The Muse Maker Get more inspiration: https://ministryanswers.com/category/bible-verses/ 

Welcome to Bible verse of the day I’m Reverend Joseph Sanford here to bring you a bit of good news here to help you encounter the spirit through the reading of the word and today we turn to Paul’s letter to the church and Philippi chapter 4 verse 13. I can do all things through him who strengthens me. We probably heard this verse before we probably said it, or thought it or leaned upon it at one time or another we want to make sure we consider what Paul was saying versus maybe what Paul wasn’t saying I have a coffee mug on my desk that says I can do all things through reverse, taken out of context and wow, we certainly can can’t wait. Paul has been talking to the church thanking them for their concern for him and lifting up that he’s been through good times and bad times because we all go through good times or bad times this too, shall pass no matter what season you are in now he draws upon Christ for strength who can help him endure no matter what and we can draw upon Christ’s strength to when the blessings come we call upon Christ when the hard times come we call upon cries because, through Him, we can do all things Message brought to you by Rev. Joseph Sanford of Sanford Curriculum (Student ministry resources available on The Sunday School Store written by he and Lauren Sanford). Music by The Muse Maker https://10bibleverses.com/ https://ministryanswers.com/category/christian-beliefs/

Welcome to Bible verse of the day. I am Reverend Joseph Sanford and we have one extra day. This prologue goes 14 verses so we’re gonna do an extra day of bonus day as we continue with that 14th verse, and the word became flesh and lived among us, and we have seen his glory the glory as of a father‘s only son, full of grace and truth what a great finishing line to wrap up what it is we’re focused on this Christmas season as we continue into the rest of the year this word becoming flesh and lived among us that’s word for lived. It is really tented or tabernacle the among us dwell. Sometimes how we hear it the point is it goes where we go where children of God are moving wherever it is we we take this message and this power and I don’t just mean physically but where we take it the word comes with us. Jesus came in flesh, but continues to dwell among us in the spirit, so that we may continue to see the glory of God, we may continue to see that grace and truth, no matter where it is we go. Message brought to you by Rev. Joseph Sanford of Sanford Curriculum (Student ministry resources available on The Sunday School Store written by he and Lauren Sanford). Music by The Muse Maker https://ministryanswers.com/category/bible-verses/

Welcome to Bible verse of the day I’m Reverend Joseph Sanford coming to you on the 12th and final day of the Christmas season where we continue on the prologue John chapter 1 verse 13 who were born not a blood or of the will of the flash or of the will of man, but if God is for us, is referring to those who receive the power to be children of God, born in a new way, not a blood, like almost every other human being, that not related to your family line this isn’t the world, a flash, the season are ambition and desire, and what it is that we’ve decided to do. It’s not the world of humanity at South. This is not something we can control. It’s not something we can define. It is of God, but how hard we work to try to control and to find at all how hard we work to box it in to control the very power of the work of God in the word today we try to decide who’s and who’s out who believes who’s right who’s wrong we do everything we can to bend this power to our will, but friends, that is not where it comes from nor the way it’s going, but I’ve God Message brought to you by Rev. Joseph Sanford of Sanford Curriculum (Student ministry resources available on The Sunday School Store written by he and Lauren Sanford). Music by The Muse Maker https://ministryanswers.com/category/bible-verses/

Welcome to today's Bible verse. I am Rev., Joseph Sanford and I come to you on this 11th day of Christmas continuing and John chapter 1 verse four chapter one continuing and John chapter 1 verse 12 this beautiful prologue of the word, but you all who received him who believed in his name, he gave power to become children of God, what a beautiful follow up to yesterday and this idea of missing it, not excepting it because there were plenty who did who did and the only way they could and they were always the people you least expected to understand it and grasp it, and become part of it the religious leaders the Bible experts of Jesus, state are the ones that missed it. It was all the people who were so desperate, were looking beyond themselves for the answers that received Jesus in the wonderful groundbreaking category destroying things that he did they believed in his name God with us, Emmanuel Laura’s actual name is God saves, they believed, and he gave them power in that belief. They could finally open their eyes and heart to know they belong to God. Message brought to you by Rev. Joseph Sanford of Sanford Curriculum (Student ministry resources available on The Sunday School Store written by he and Lauren Sanford). Music by The Muse Maker https://ministryanswers.com/category/bible-verses/

Welcome to Bible verse of the day. I am Rev., Joseph Sanford and we continue on this 10th day of Christmas. You might be singing 10 words of leaping or maybe you’ve already put your decorations away for the year. We’re going to continue on with verse 11 came to what was his own and his own people did not except him we read this line and maybe we think we’re disconnected from it I mean, how could they miss it right there is on people we wouldn’t miss it all we will and we do so many times we can look at other churches and other people and we’ve been a part of conversations where another group has been looked at another group of Christians in this we might say something like well. We just preach the Bible here I don’t know what they’re doing. Do you think any church thinks that they’re not preaching the Bible any group of Christians thinks that they don’t have the answers me we all do we have the certainty we have these preconceived notions week close the door quite a bit to new perspectives and new ideas just like Jesus on people dead it’s good for us to sit with this verse and really truly consider. Do we always recognize Jesus at work could we possibly miss what God is doing? Message brought to you by Rev. Joseph Sanford of Sanford Curriculum (Student ministry resources available on The Sunday School Store written by he and Lauren Sanford). Music by The Muse Maker https://10bibleverses.com/bible-verse-of-the-day/

Welcome to Bible verse of the day I’m Reverend Joseph Sanford and we continue on the ninth day of Christmas and John chapter 1 this prologue this beautiful intro to the gospel verse 10 he was in the world and the world came into been through him yet the world did not know him we’re back to the story of the word and flash of Jesus being in the world. John the writer of the gospel writer is making that clear the whole world came into being through and everything everyone, all of it is connected to the word it all shares apart of the word, because it all came through him. We should all have some sort of feeling of connection him and knowledge, and some familiarity with the word, this comes in all sorts of forms, and each one of us has a different story of how we relate how we connect to, and understand Christ, how we have come to understand, and be a part of the word ourselves even those who don’t know who remain in the darkness you’re still part of it it’s good for us to remember that to look at them as potential children of the light Message brought to you by Rev. Joseph Sanford of Sanford Curriculum (Student ministry resources available on The Sunday School Store written by he and Lauren Sanford). Music by The Muse Maker https://ministryanswers.com/category/bible-verses/ https://10bibleverses.com/bible-verse-of-the-day/

Welcome to Bible verse of the day. I am Reverend Joseph Sanford, and we continue on this eighth day of Christmas turning to the gospel of John. Once again continuing the prologue chapter 1 verse nine. The true light, which in lightens everyone was coming into the world. I love this verse this verse reminds us that we are all invited into this process of enlightenment, and I know sometimes that word is had other cultures and ideas attached to it, but the whole idea is that we all glimpse of little more of the truth, it lightens us. It turns the light a little brighter, so that the dark parts of our minds and our souls are our ignorance. If you will, that which we don’t know that which we don’t understand, continues to recede, because when we have Christ in our life when we spend our life being disciples following Jesus Christ. It will change everything. It doesn’t happen in one moment it is a life long process want to which we say yes, every single day, and every moment the true light is coming into the world are you ready to be enlightened? Message brought to you by Rev. Joseph Sanford of Sanford Curriculum (Student ministry resources available on The Sunday School Store written by he and Lauren Sanford). Music by The Muse Maker https://ministryanswers.com/category/bible-verses/ https://10bibleverses.com/bible-verse-of-the-day/

Welcome to Bible verse of the day. I’m Reverend Joseph Sanford, and we continue on the seventh day of the Christmas season as we turn to John chapter 1 verse seven he himself was not the light, but he came to testify to the light John’s purpose again pointing to the light, we think of them like the moon bright the moon produces no light itself. It simply reflects from the sun, so the true light, even when not visible can still be seen through the moon just like we sometimes enter into dark spaces and we’re not sure that people are able to see Christ themselves, but we are to reflect that light. We are not the light, but in the way, that we live the way that we think and speak and act the innermost thoughts that we have always come out in the way that we act and speak to others we are to be a testimony to the light. We are not the light, but we are to reflect the light so we gotta be prayerful. We gotta be mindful we’ve got to be ready and focused at all times so that people may see the light through us. Message brought to you by Rev. Joseph Sanford of Sanford Curriculum (Student ministry resources available on The Sunday School Store written by he and Lauren Sanford). Music by The Muse Maker

Welcome to Bible verse of the day. I am Rev., Joseph Sanford, and we continue on this sixth day of Christmas telling the story of the white as it’s told in the gospel of John chapter 1 now, verse seven he came as a witness to the light so that all might believe through him. This passage continues with the story of John in this beautiful poem, this epic prologue to this incredible gospel John the baptizer came on the scene sent from God to witness to testify to the light to be a beacon to point the way not to himself, or even his words, but to the light itself in Christ, so that all my belief we need to turn our focus to the light. There are lots of people out there, who want all the attention for themselves, and if we’re honest, we do that too we like knowing about the faith and having people look to us, but we need to follow John’s example to testify to the light to give all the glory the power and the focus on Jesus Christ, so that all might believe through us as they did through John. Message brought to you by Rev. Joseph Sanford of Sanford Curriculum (Student ministry resources available on The Sunday School Store written by he and Lauren Sanford). Music by The Muse Maker

Welcome to Bible verse of the day. I am Reverend Joseph Sanford and we are well into the Christmas season. We’re going to continue today with John chapter 1 verse six as we tell the story of the light there was a man sent from God whose name was John the seems like almost a throwaway line doesn’t it just kind of set. The scene just tells her something that we already know for any of us who have spent any time in the church we know John the second cousin to Jesus related somehow and baptize people you might known as John the Baptist as we’ve talked about already in this versus of advent in Christmas. John is every bit as much. A part of the story is Jesus‘s house God, Joseph, or Mary or Zachariah or Elizabeth John is an important piece. He sets the stage he has sent from God. He was intended. He has a purpose. We hear his story we hear his testimony, we understand who he was because it helps us understand who we are called to be because all of us who have received the good news are sent from God to the world around us. Message brought to you by Rev. Joseph Sanford of Sanford Curriculum (Student ministry resources available on The Sunday School Store written by he and Lauren Sanford). Music by The Muse Maker

Welcome to Bible verse of the day. I am Rev., Joseph Sanford, and we continue on our Christmas Journey to the Gospel we call John continuing with chapter 1 verse five concerning the word flesh. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overtake it. This simple little line contains so much power… so much imagery. It’s important for us to remember that Jesus is often described as the light, particularly in this gospel, but light has its own power light cannot be stopped in the darkness. Darkness is simply the absence of light, so when you walk into a dark room, and you flip the light on the darkness doesn’t have a say so in the matter; the darkness is gone because the light always overpowers it. So let us remember when we think about Jesus as the light in our lives, the light in our hearts delight that guides us, the light that shows us the way they cannot be over, there’s nothing to challenge of darkness has no say in the matter. It didn’t then, and it doesn’t now and it never will. Let us celebrate the Light. Message brought to you by Rev. Joseph Sanford of Sanford Curriculum (Student ministry resources available on The Sunday School Store written by he and Lauren Sanford). Music by The Muse Maker https://ministryanswers.com/category/bible-verses/ https://10bibleverses.com/bible-verse-of-the-day/

Welcome to Bible verse of the day I’m Reverend Joseph Sanford and in this Christmas season we continue in the journey of our gospel we call John concerning the word concerning Christ concerning the cosmic element of it all as we continue in chapter 1 verse four what us coming to being in him was life and the life was the light of all people all things came to be through the word all was intentional with purpose and that includes the life and the light of all people what we understand is the truth this grace the thing that enlightens us if you want to use that term analogy that’s so popular in the gospel of John light and dark being aware scene recognizing knowing all refers to light Everything that came to be through the word west for us to wake up to the way things are the way things should be to see things more clearly that we might then respond and move into the light more and more and find life so let us this Christmas season reflect upon this light in the way we’ve come to see it and fully acknowledge and embody the kind of light that is available to all people many of which are still in the dark Message brought to you by Rev. Joseph Sanford of Sanford Curriculum (Student ministry resources available on The Sunday School Store written by he and Lauren Sanford). Music by The Muse Maker https://youthgroupministry.com/youth-group-lessons/

Welcome to Bible verse of the day I’m Reverend Joseph Sanford and we continue this Christmas season journey through the gospel be called John continuing with chapter 1 verse three more concerning the word and flesh all things came into being through him and without him not one thing came into being we’re getting a real clear message that everything that has been created all that was originally intended with order and purpose from the chaos of those deep dark Waters of Genesis 1 all of it not only came from God but in God‘s presence God‘s oneness with the word the same word that is now with us and Jesus Christ everything everything came in to being through the word and while we certainly don’t understand every single thing and what its purpose is we can have faith we can trust to put 1 foot in front of the other no matter what we are facing no matter what comes across our path it was all put here with some sort of purpose every person every instant every moment so may we give God our thanks Message brought to you by Rev. Joseph Sanford of Sanford Curriculum (Student ministry resources available on The Sunday School Store written by he and Lauren Sanford). Music by The Muse Maker

Welcome to Bible verse of the day I’m Reverend Joseph Sanford merry Christmas it’s Christmas day it’s not the day we mark because that’s when the kingdom all began in the flesh in person and Jesus and so we continue with John chapter 1 verse two he was in the beginning with God we learned about the word yesterday and we’re gonna be thinking about the word every day of course but especially this Christmas season the word was in the beginning with God before all things came into being the essence of God the logic of God was already there what we experienced in Jesus Christ the flesh in the blood in the sweat and the tears and the laughter in the all that he is as a human being just like us we experience the word that was with God in the very beginning of all things they sat side-by-side and while there’s lots of theological dancing to be done to explain that we just trust that what we find in Jesus Christ and then the Holy Spirit what’s the thing that has been with God since the very beginning of all things we remember, this day, the coming of the divine Message brought to you by Rev. Joseph Sanford of Sanford Curriculum (Student ministry resources available on The Sunday School Store written by he and Lauren Sanford). Music by The Muse Maker https://10bibleverses.com/author/elijah/

Welcome to Bible verse of the day I am Reverend Joseph Sanford and we began a 13 day journey through the Christmas season beginning on today Christmas Eve a special day and we begin with the gospel of John. Here’s chapter 1 verse one in the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God and the Word was God one of the most famous prologue says these first 14 verses of John through which we will work and we start at the beginning Access back to Genesis in the beginning those words were meant to go all the way back to understand the work of God is it been building for the coming of Christ the word we say that in Greek logos it means the essence the logic of all that God is all the gods about this idea is all present what is present in the beginning it was with God was God and we find that this word and understanding it is where we begin the story of Jesus because we come to know that Jesus is the word the essence of God the logic of God the way that God has always thought and always been and always will be began at the beginning Message brought to you by Rev. Joseph Sanford of Sanford Curriculum (Student ministry resources available on The Sunday School Store written by he and Lauren Sanford). Music by The Muse Maker https://10bibleverses.com/devotional/ https://www.scripturefortoday.net/

Welcome to Bible verse of the day I am Rev. Joseph Sanford and we finish out our advent walk through the live through the words the ministry the message the wisdom of John the Baptist we conclude with Matthew 3 verse 12 his winnowing fork is in his hand and he will clear his threshing floor and will gather his wheat into the granary but the Chaffee will burn with unquenchable fire Nothing like a good heartwarming message from John the baptizer what we have is it a good sign of hope using the image of farming and harvesting because the way you would do that as you would throw the whole grain chaff and all into the air and the wind would come and push the things that didn’t belong from the pile until all you had left was the grain this is the work of the Holy Spirit in our hearts we continue to struggle and trust that Christ is at work in our lives when we pray when we worship together when we participate in the life ministries of the church and service to Jesus over time all of our outpouring of our giving of our loving it brings forth the life and at the same time what’s pushed away through the spirit is that which leads us in the opposite direction trust and the work of Christ of the season Message brought to you by Rev. Joseph Sanford of Sanford Curriculum (Student ministry resources available on The Sunday School Store written by he and Lauren Sanford). Music by The Muse Maker https://10bibleverses.com/daily-devotions-prayer-for-today/acts-217-devotional-on-the-promise-of-holy-spirit/ https://ministry-to-children.com/holy-spirit-mystery-lesson/

Welcome to Bible verse of the day I am Reverend Joseph Sanford and we continue with the story of John the baptizer during this advent season as we read from our gospel recall Matthew chapter 3 verse 11 it reads I baptize you with water for repentance but the one who was coming after me is more powerful than I and I am not worthy to carry his sandals he will baptize you with the holy spirit and fire white verse baptism is such an important part of our expression of faith in every denomination does it differently and I think that’s beautiful the point of the whole occasion the whole sacrament is that we acknowledge the work of the Holy Spirit coming into our lives not just to give us some new sense of emotion now the Holy Spirit and fire That fire works on our hearts to burn away that which does not belong trusting in the work of the Holy Spirit to purify us the refiners fire in our hearts to guide us to teach us to lead us onward to mold us to make us that we may come to know life and a life of following Jesus Christ Message brought to you by Rev. Joseph Sanford of Sanford Curriculum (Student ministry resources available on The Sunday School Store written by he and Lauren Sanford). Music by The Muse Maker https://10bibleverses.com/scripture-quotes/baptism-bible-verses-baptism-scripture/ https://ministry-to-children.com/jesuss-baptism-and-significance/

Welcome to Bible verse of the day I am Reverend Joseph Sanford and we continue on our movement through Matthew chapter 3 the word the ministry of John the baptizer in this advent season here are the words to some religious leaders therefore Barefruit worthy of repentance what John’s dealing with our leaders who think that their status is going to be enough for them in the eyes of God and while we certainly have a loving God who makes us worthy through the blood of Christ what we hear in the message from long ago for our lives today is that repentance is not just some ritual we perform it’s not just words that we say repentance is a way of life John compares the actions of these leaders in our actions as well to fruit on a tree Tree can say it’s an apple tree or orange tree all day long but what’s going to prove it as if it produces the right fruit we are people of fruit we are to bear the fruit of repentance which comes in the form of giving to those who don’t have as much it comes in the form of being content with what we’re paid it comes with not exploiting our power it comes with spreading the light of Christ to the world around us Message brought to you by Rev. Joseph Sanford of Sanford Curriculum (Student ministry resources available on The Sunday School Store written by he and Lauren Sanford). Music by The Muse Maker Today's Bible Verse - https://10bibleverses.com/bible-verse-of-the-day/ Ministry Answers - https://ministryanswers.com/ https://10bibleverses.com/scripture-quotes/bible-verses-about-shame/

Welcome to Bible verse of the day I’m Reverend Joseph Sanford and we’re going to continue in Matthew with chapter 3 verse three the words that John spoke from Isaiah which brings us to one of our main Advent messages as we prepare this is the one of whom the prophet Isaiah spoke when he said the voice of one crying out in the wilderness prepare the way of the Lord make his pads straight This message comes to us from the voice of the Baptizer so long ago but we tell the story of advent looking backward at the coming of Christ and the child while we look forward to the second coming of Christ when all things will be set right and we hear the words appropriately prepare prepare the Way of the Lord we sometimes get so caught up in distractions and we get fixated on all the wrong things that we end up in quite a mess we tire lives in a bunch of knots this is an invitation to remember where it’s all headed to the promise already accomplished in Christ and as we prepare for the great day when things are all made right we begin that work today so let us prepare the Way of the Lord and our own hearts make the path straight Message brought to you by Rev. Joseph Sanford of Sanford Curriculum (Student ministry resources available on The Sunday School Store written by he and Lauren Sanford). Music by The Muse Maker Today's Bible Verse - https://10bibleverses.com/bible-verse-of-the-day/ Ministry Answers - https://ministryanswers.com/

Welcome in to Bible verse of the day I am Rev. Joseph Sanford and we are going to begin a several day journey through the story and words of John the Baptist will begin in Matthew chapter 3 verse two what is an appropriate message for our advent season repent for the kingdom of heaven has come near we’ve heard this said many times in many sermons many books we’ve heard in songs even this idea of repentance for the kingdom of heaven has come here is such an exciting announcement it was for them then and it is for us now because the kingdom of heaven is right before us at hand it has come near and Christ is available in our holy spirit and acknowledging and embracing this good news of God‘s presence with us leads us into a response the kind of response that has us ready to read think everything that’s what repentance means and rethinking means we are not done yet and we are ready for what God has for us next so let’s open ourselves let’s pray to God let’s say I am ready for what you have for me because you are the one who leads me I’m ready to repent Message brought to you by Rev. Joseph Sanford of Sanford Curriculum (Student ministry resources available on The Sunday School Store written by he and Lauren Sanford).  Music by The Muse Maker Today's Bible Verse - https://10bibleverses.com/bible-verse-of-the-day/ Ministry Answers - https://ministryanswers.com/

Welcome to Bible verse of the day. My name is Rev., Joseph Sanford, and today we’re going to continue in Proverbs with chapter 3 verse six this continues on from where we were just the other day about wisdom, and all your ways acknowledge him and he will make straight your paths. Wow if we acknowledge God and everything we were experiencing if we took time when we got up in the morning when we brushed our teeth when we ate our breakfast when we left our house when we arrived where we were where we ate meals before we had conversations with people before we entered into meetings when somebody says some thing that we don’t really like if we stopped, and everyone of these moments and all the rest of the day, and acknowledge God, for all of the goodness for all of the love, for all of the wisdom that we have at our disposal in our faith through our scripture through our sisters and brothers of the church if we started first, by acknowledging God, how much better would we live our day our decisions our thoughts, our actions they would be made straight may you have grace and peace https://youthgroupministry.com/lessons/youth-ministry-lesson-on-making-godly-choices-proverbs-35-6/ https://10bibleverses.com/scripture-passages/proverbs-3/ Message brought to you by Rev. Joseph Sanford of Sanford Curriculum (Student ministry resources available on The Sunday School Store written by he and Lauren Sanford). Music by The Muse Maker 10BibleVerses.com | Daily Scripture quotes and Bible passages to strengthen your faith life with the Word of God. Find encouragement, hope, and God's love every day through short Bible verses. Jesus Christ can meet your every need for healing, dealing with anxiety, building a strong marriage, and living the Christian life through the power of Scripture. Read Today's Bible Verse and connect with God's Word!

Welcome in the Bible verse of the day. I am Reverend Joseph Sanford today we will read Proverbs chapter 3 verse five a passage on wisdom as it pertains to us and God trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own insight, we have such a limited view of our lives, and of the world, and of what’s happening around us we can only see one direction we can only look back we can’t even properly look into the future even if we have a pretty good idea of what’s going to happen we reflect backwards, and we try to let it guide us moving forward, but even then how limited are we we kind of know our own intentions we have no idea of the true intentions of people around us we don’t really know the whole story about much of anything as much as we might think we do. We can turn on plenty of new stations and listen to Bonnia Fouts or tell us they know what’s going on but they don’t, so whatever is happening whatever you’re dealing with bring it to God and prayer and trust that God will be with you to reveal what it is you need and may you have grace and peace Message brought to you by Rev. Joseph Sanford of Sanford Curriculum (Student ministry resources available on The Sunday School Store written by he and Lauren Sanford). Music by The Muse Maker 10BibleVerses.com | Daily Scripture quotes and Bible passages to strengthen your faith life with the Word of God. Find encouragement, hope, and God's love every day through short Bible verses. Jesus Christ can meet your every need for healing, dealing with anxiety, building a strong marriage, and living the Christian life through the power of Scripture. Read Today's Bible Verse and connect with God's Word!

Welcome in the Bible verse of the day. I am Reverend Joseph Sanford, and today we’re going to begin at the beginning Genesis one verse one the opening words of all of our scripture heard maybe differently when God began to create the heavens and the earth that’s the verse you might be used to it being in the beginning God created, but it can be translated when God began to create the heavens and the earth either way what we find in the opening phrase of the scripture of all that we’ve come to call our holy word we find that it is God, who is at work it is God who made a choice to bring order. It is God who brought design and plants. It is God, who operated out of the desire to create and not only create things, but create things that create things, and so part of our calling, that we find the story again, and again is to be like our God to be in gods image that we might create create beauty, create things in the sky, and on the earth partition, repeat with our maker by making things may we do this and may it bring us grace and peace https://youthgroupministry.com/lessons/youth-bible-lesson-genesis-1-god-the-creator-your-creative-life/ https://ministry-to-children.com/lesson-god-made-you-special/ Message brought to you by Rev. Joseph Sanford of Sanford Curriculum (Student ministry resources available on The Sunday School Store written by he and Lauren Sanford). Music by The Muse Maker 10BibleVerses.com | Daily Scripture quotes and Bible passages to strengthen your faith life with the Word of God. Find encouragement, hope, and God's love every day through short Bible verses. Jesus Christ can meet your every need for healing, dealing with anxiety, building a strong marriage, and living the Christian life through the power of Scripture. Read Today's Bible Verse and connect with God's Word!

Welcome to Bible verse of the day. I am Reverend Joseph Sanford and today we’re going to read Romans chapter 8 verse 28. This letter from Paul to the church in Rome brings us so much good news and it reads we know that all things work together for good for those who love God called according to God‘s purpose This verse allows us to have some freedom. We can relax when things don’t go as planned when bad situation occur or maybe we just mess up or maybe we’re just dealing with things out of our control God does not bring these bad things upon a spot God will work through all things to bring good through the things that we endure. This is the hope the good news of our lives, which experience brokenness and difficulties sadness. Some of us have an incredible amount of pain right now, but one day This pain all that we’re experiencing God can work good through it, so don’t give up on God because God has certainly not given up on you God is right there with you in the thick of it all, and may that bring you Grace and peace. Message brought to you by Rev. Joseph Sanford of Sanford Curriculum (Student ministry resources available on The Sunday School Store written by he and Lauren Sanford). Music by The Muse Maker 10BibleVerses.com | Daily Scripture quotes and Bible passages to strengthen your faith life with the Word of God. Find encouragement, hope, and God's love every day through short Bible verses. Jesus Christ can meet your every need for healing, dealing with anxiety, building a strong marriage, and living the Christian life through the power of Scripture.

Welcome to Bible verse of the day. I am Rev., Joseph Sanford, and today we’re gonna spend time with Jeremiah chapter 29 verse 11, one that is well known and worth our reflection and it reads her. Surely I know the plans I have for you says the lord plans for your welfare and not for harm to give you a future with this verse speaks pretty loudly against the idea that God bring suffering into our lives God does not bring suffering brains bad things happen, because we live in a world where we have a choice we have free will, and some people choose to act in ways that aren’t for their own good, or for the good of others and we are left with the consequences just as others are left With consequences of our choices. There are 8 billion people things go wrong, but that doesn’t mean that God does not have a plan for you that is why we are called that is why we are invited on this journey this path of discipleship, following Jesus Christ to help bring this world more in line with the kingdom of God, grace and Peace. Message brought to you by Rev. Joseph Sanford of Sanford Curriculum (Student ministry resources available on The Sunday School Store written by he and Lauren Sanford). Music by The Muse Maker 10BibleVerses.com | Daily Scripture quotes and Bible passages to strengthen your faith life with the Word of God. Find encouragement, hope, and God's love every day through short Bible verses. Jesus Christ can meet your every need for healing, dealing with anxiety, building a strong marriage, and living the Christian life through the power of Scripture. Read Today's Bible Verse and connect with God's Word!

Welcome here to Bible verse of the day. I am Rev., Joseph Sanford, and today we’re gonna spend time with Luke chapter 3 verse four what summarizes the message of our advent time from John the Baptist as it is written in the book of the Words of the Prophet Isaiah, the voice of one crying out in the wilderness, prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths straight. We anticipate this time of Christmas this year.  Jesus has not been born yet in our calendar as we tell the story we are preparing the way by telling the story of old while we also hold the story of our future hand-in-hand, because Jesus will come back, and we are to hear the voice once more and prepare the Way of the Lord, make his pads straight, so where, in your life, do you find things, not as they could be, or should be, where have you not been experiencing the love of God, and following Jesus as a disciple this isn’t a guilt trip. This is an invitation to be ready to prepare the way that we might make room in our heart for Christ, grace and peace. Message brought to you by Rev. Joseph Sanford of Sanford Curriculum (Student ministry resources available on The Sunday School Store written by he and Lauren Sanford). Music by The Muse Maker 10BibleVerses.com | Daily Scripture quotes and Bible passages to strengthen your faith life with the Word of God. Find encouragement, hope, and God's love every day through short Bible verses. Jesus Christ can meet your every need for healing, dealing with anxiety, building a strong marriage, and living the Christian life through the power of Scripture.

Welcome man to Bible verse of the day. I am Rev., Joseph Sanford, and today we’re going to spend time with John chapter 3 verse 16 one of the most well-known and quoted verses in all of our scripture, and it begins for God, so loved the world that he gave his only son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish, but may have eternal life This just kind of sums up what we’re all about as Christians this brings it all together in a simple package, and I invite us to reflect upon the whole verse. Sometimes we can get caught up in the last part of the verse about believing so that we don’t perish that we might have eternal life. We skip over the opening of this verse, for God, so loved the world that he gave his only son. It all starts with love, friends God’s love for us. That’s why Jesus came. That’s why we have a gospel time, reflecting on the opening of this verse the foundation of it all, and then bring your grace and peace. Message brought to you by Rev. Joseph Sanford of Sanford Curriculum (Student ministry resources available on The Sunday School Store written by he and Lauren Sanford). Music by The Muse Maker

Having a Bible verse of the day can be a great way to start your day off on the right foot. It can help to center you and give you a focus for the day ahead. But more than that, it can also help to improve your spiritual health. The Bible is full of wisdom and guidance, and spending even just a few moments each day reading its verses can help to improve your relationship with God. It can also help you to better understand His will for your life. In a world that is often chaotic and fast-paced, taking a moment each day to reflect on God's word can be a powerful way to bring peace and calm into your life. So why not make a habit of starting each day with a Bible verse? It could be the best decision you ever make for your spiritual health. When it comes to living healthy lives, the Bible is an excellent source of wisdom. Many verses are about health and well-being, and many of them offer great advice. Today we are reading some of the most important Bible verses regarding health and well-being. We'll discuss how to be healthy mentally, physically, and emotionally. These Bible verses will help you live a healthy lifestyle. Proverbs 17:22 ESV A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. In Proverbs 17:22, we are given a profound insight into the connection between our emotions and our physical health. The Bible tells us that a joyful heart is good medicine, while a crushed spirit dries up the bones. This verse instructs us that our emotional state can have a direct impact on our physical wellbeing. When we are happy and content, our bodies tend to be healthier and stronger. Conversely, when we are stressed or anxious, our physical health suffers. This verse reminds us of the importance of maintaining a positive outlook and finding joy in the midst of life's challenges. It is only when we have a joyful heart that we can truly enjoy good health. The Bible is a living and active book, and every day we can find new meaning in its verses. A Bible verse of the day can help us to connect with God's word and deepen our spiritual understanding. By reflecting on the verse each day, we can apply its message to our lives and grow in our faith. Additionally, a daily Bible verse can provide comfort and hope in times of trouble. When we are struggling, God's word can be a source of strength and encouragement. Therefore, having a Bible verse of the day is an important part of maintaining a healthy spiritual life. Daily Bible Verse for Christian Devotionals Today Having a Bible verse of the day can be a great way to start your day off on the right foot. It can help to center you and give you a focus for the day ahead. But more than that, it can also help to improve your spiritual health. The Bible is full of wisdom and guidance, and spending even just a few moments each day reading its verses can help to improve your relationship with God. It can also help you to better understand His will for your life. In a world that is often chaotic and fast-paced, taking a moment each day to reflect on God's word can be a powerful way to bring peace and calm into your life. So why not make a habit of starting each day with a Bible verse? It could be the best decision you ever make for your spiritual health.

What is the verse from the Bible for today, June 16th? Which day of the year, according to the annual calendar, is June 16? The scripture of today, John 10:30, is where Jesus said in the ESV, “I and the Father Are One.” As Father's Day nears, let's not forget that there is a Father in Heaven who's perfect in all things and that we have access through Jesus Christ to his love. John 10:30 Daily Scriptures for June 16 John 10:30(ESV) I and the Father are one." (KJV) I and my Father are one. (MSG) I and the Father are one heart and mind." (NIV) I and the Father are one." (NLT) The Father and I are one." 16 June Biblical Reflection & Devotional It is common to use the term "unity" to describe the relationship between Jesus Christ and his Father. John 10:30: Jesus said "I and my Father are one." There are many interpretations of this statement, but the common one is that Jesus and his Father are united in purpose. This does not mean they are identical, but they are working together towards the same goal. This passage can also be understood as an affirmation of equality. Jesus claims to be equal to the Father. He is not saying that he is equal with God in all ways, but rather that he has the same nature and attributes of the Father. It doesn't matter how you interpret this passage, but it is clear that Jesus has a special relationship with the Father. This gives us an insight into God's nature and purpose. Reflecting on the Bible verse today, we can see that Jesus is more than a human being born with a special connection with God. He is actually the incarnation of God Himself. Because He is one in the Father, He also is one in us. We are united with Him when we place our faith in Jesus. This union gives us strength and hope in the face of all life's challenges and trials. This verse shows us that Christ is always with us, and we are never alone. When we think about this verse, remember that Jesus is more than a historical figure. Jesus is the Lord and Savior, who wants to establish a personal relationship between each of us. Let us trust in His faithful love and take comfort in His promises. Today's Prayer for 16 June We are so thankful for Jesus Christ's gift, Dear Lord. We have access to God through Him and to eternal life. We are grateful for Your kindness and grace and thank You for all the blessings you have bestowed on us. We need to remember that salvation is only through Christ, and that we cannot live without Him. Give us the wisdom and strength we need to share Your Good News with others so that they may also experience the joy of a relationship. In Jesus' name we pray, Amen. Today's scripture is John 10:30, where Jesus declares in the ESV "I and The Father Are One."

John 3:18 is today’s Bible verse in which Jesus talks about our freedom from condemnation by believing in his saving work on The Cross. John 3:18 is Jesus' statement that "Whoever believes is not condemned; but whoever does not believe is condemned already, because they haven't believed in God's one-and-only Son." This verse is a strong reminder of the importance faith. We are not condemned as believers because we believe in Jesus. Those who don't believe are already condemned because they haven't believed in the One who can save them. This verse should be a reminder to all who don't know Christ to share the gospel with them, so they can have forgiveness and eternal life. It also reminds us of the importance of keeping our faith strong so we don't get condemned. John 3:18 Daily Bible Verse for Jun 15 John 3:18 (ESV)  Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only Son of God. (KJV)  He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. (MSG)  Anyone who trusts in him is acquitted; anyone who refuses to trust him has long since been under the death sentence without knowing it. And why? Because of that person's failure to believe in the one-of-a-kind Son of God when introduced to him. (NIV)  Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe stands condemned already because they have not believed in the name of God's one and only Son. (NLT)  “There is no judgment against anyone who believes in him. But anyone who does not believe in him has already been judged for not believing in God’s one and only Son. 15 June Scripture reading and reflection for today Realizing that we are not the only ones in this world is powerful. Our Heavenly Father has made it possible for us to share eternal life with Him. This is possible because He sent His Son Jesus Christ into the world to save it. It is not to condemn it but to show us how to live eternally. This is a wonderful act of God's love. It is something we can all do by reflecting on His Word, and allowing it change our lives. This will help us become more like Christ, and allow us to share His love with others. It is amazing to realize that we can be a part of God's salvation plan!

The verse of the day for June 14th is from John chapter 3 verse 17. This is a beautiful promise from God’s Word that Jesus came to save, not judge or condemn us. Sometimes we assume being a follower of Jesus means being a good person. God knew our sin, but didn’t send his Son to cast judgement but share salvation. John 3:17 Verse of the Day for June 14th (ESV)  For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him. (KJV)  For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. (MSG)  God didn’t go to all the trouble of sending his Son merely to point an accusing finger, telling the world how bad it was. He came to help, to put the world right again. (NIV)  For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. (NLT)  God sent his Son into the world not to judge the world, but to save the world through him. Today's Spiritual Reflection and Devotional When I read John 3:17, I am always struck by the compassionate heart of God. He didn't come to this world to condemn us or to find fault with us. He came to help us. He came to put the world right again. And that is such a beautiful thing. We live in a world that is so full of hurt and pain. There is so much division and turmoil. But God reminds us that he is not content to leave us in that state. He came to heal us and to bring us back into right relationship with him. And that is such good news for all of us. No matter what we have done or where we find ourselves in life, God is always ready and willing to help us get back on track. All we need to do is turn to him and ask for his help. And he will be there for us, just as he has promised. Prayer for Today Heavenly Father, we thank You that You did not send Jesus into the world to condemn it, but rather to save it. We acknowledge that we are sinners in need of a Savior, and we praise You that You provided that Savior in the person of Your Son, Jesus Christ. We pray that You would use us as Your instruments to proclaim the Good News of salvation to a lost and dying world. Help us to be bold in our witness, sharing the message of hope with those who are trapped in a cycle of sin and despair. In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.

Today's Bible verse is Psalm103:13. This scripture states that God is compassionate towards his children and his fatherly love extends to those who fear the LORD. Today's Scripture Reading: June 13th Psalms:103:13 Verse Of The Day Bible Translations (KJV)  Like as a father pitieth his children, so the LORD pitieth them that fear him. (NIV)  As a father has compassion on his children, so the LORD has compassion on those who fear him; (ESV)  As a father shows compassion to his children, so the LORD shows compassion to those who fear him. (MSG)  As parents feel for their children, GOD feels for those who fear him. (NLT)  The LORD is like a father to his children, tender and compassionate to those who fear him. June 13 Daily Reflection and Devotional Psalm103:13 is today's devotional. "As a father shows compassion to his children, so does the Lord show compassion for those who fear him." We are reminded daily of the Lord's love and compassion as we read this verse. It is easy to forget how much God loves us and how deeply he cares about us. It is easy to feel abandoned and forgotten when we are going through difficult situations. This verse reminds us that God is always there to help us. He is never far from us. He is always available to show us compassion and mercy. This is a comforting reminder of the Lord's faithfulness for his people. Daily Prayer for June 13 We come today to thank God for His lovingkindness and provide thanks. Even though we sometimes stray from His side of the table, He always welcomes us back with open arms. His unconditional love and forgiveness are unending. It is a blessing to be loved unconditionally by a Heavenly Father, who wants to see our lives flourish in all areas. Let us continue our faith journey by praying today to thank God for His mercy and grace. Lord, thank you for your eternal love and compassion. Amen.

Today's Bible verse is Psalm127:3. This scripture speaks about the blessing and great value of children. The Bible praises parenting and raising children in every instance. This passage teaches us that children are God’s greatest gift and a reward for the Lord. Psalms 127:3 Bible Verse Daily (ESV)  Behold, children are a heritage from the LORD, the fruit of the womb a reward. (KJV)  Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward. (MSG)  Don’t you see that children are GOD’s best gift? the fruit of the womb his generous legacy? (NIV)  Children are a heritage from the LORD, offspring a reward from him. (NLT)  Children are a gift from the LORD; they are a reward from him. June 12, 2022 Scripture Reflection and Daily Devotional Psalms 127:3 reminds us that our children are a gift of the Lord. Children are a source for great joy but also carry a lot of responsibility. We as parents must take every precaution to ensure that they are well-cared for and protected. It means providing a loving and safe home, food, shelter, and teaching them the right and wrong ways. This means instilling in them a love and desire for God as well as a willingness to live according to His will. Psalms 127:3 reminds that our children are not ours - they belong the Lord. We must love them the way He wants us to. Only then will we be able to watch them become happy, healthy adults who love the Lord and serve Him with all of their hearts. Prayer of the Day for June 12 Heavenly Father, today we are here to express our gratitude for the blessing of children. We are so thankful for them all. We ask that you watch over them and provide protection for them. Your love will fill their hearts and lead them to be faithful disciples of Jesus Christ. Amen. Read more daily Bible verses on our website. Read more Bible Verses about Children.

Verse of the day: John 1:17, June 11, 2022 Today's Bible verse for June 11 is John 1:17. This verse is used often to compare and contrast two covenants between God, man and God. This scripture verse demonstrates that Jesus is the only way for us to know God and receive His grace. The new covenant is also superior to the old, because it is based upon love and not law. Christ is the way to God's unfailing love, truth and faithfulness. June 11, Verse of The Day: Scripture Reading John 1:17 (ESV) Translation For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. John 1:17 (KJV) Translation For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ. June 11 Reflection & Daily Devotional We are reminded how important scripture is in our lives when we think back to John 1:17. The verse says that the word and actions of God are active, alive, and sharper than any other two-edged sword. It is a powerful tool which can help us grow in faith and better understand God's will. We can open ourselves to the Holy Spirit's guidance by taking the time to study and read scripture. We seek to understand God better and align our lives with His will. We can find strength and comfort in His word and are better prepared to face all the challenges of life. We should all take time to reflect on this verse as we go through this devotional. God bless you in your search for Him! Daily Prayer for June 11 Heavenly Father, we are grateful for the new covenant made in Jesus Christ. This is a sign that you are faithful to us, and a promise of your mercy and love. We are now members of your family through Christ and heirs in your kingdom. We are given new life through him and promised eternal life with You. We are grateful to you Father for your great gift of grace. We ask that you help us live each day with gratitude for Christ's sacrifice and that we remain faithful to the terms in this new covenant. We pray in Jesus' Name Amen. On the 11th of June June 11th is the 162nd (in leap years, the 163rd) day of the year according to the Gregorian Calendar. There are 203 days left before the end of the calendar year. Read more daily Bible verses on our website.

June 10 Verse of the Day: Scripture Reading Today's Bible verse for June 10 is Psalm 74:17. This verse is a reminder that God is always in control, even when it seems like the world is falling apart. It's also a good reminder that we can trust God to take care of us, no matter what challenges we face. As we head into summer, this Bible verse is a good reminder to keep our eyes on God and not on the temporary things of this world. So whatever challenges you face this summer, remember that God is in control and He will see you through. Psalm 74:17 (ESV) You have fixed all the boundaries of the earth; you have made summer and winter. Daily Bible Devotional for the 10th of June Psalm 74:17 is a verse that speaks to the idea of God's Sovereignty. It says, "You have set all the borders of the earth; You have made summer and winter." This is a reminder that no matter what season we are in, or what country we live in, God is still in control. He has set the boundaries for all of creation, and He alone determines the length of our days. This should bring us comfort in knowing that He is sovereign even over the details of our lives. We can trust Him to lead us and guide us, no matter what circumstances we find ourselves in. So whatever season you are currently facing, remember that God is still on the throne, and He will never leave you or forsake you. Prayer for June 10 Heavenly Father, we come to You today acknowledging that we don’t always trust Your control. We so easily take matters into our own hands instead of relinquishing them to You. We know that trusting in Your sovereignty is not always easy, but we also know it is always best. So today we ask for Your help. Would You give us eyes to see that You are still on the throne even when things around us are shaking? Help us to remember that this life is not all there is and that our true home is in heaven with You. Thank You that no matter what happens here on earth, we can trust that You are still good and still in control. Amen. Read more daily Bible verses on our website.

What does Jesus Christ say about War in the Bible? The words of Jesus in Matthew 24:6 have always been timely, but perhaps never more so than they are today. In a world that seems to be increasingly divided, we are seeing the rise of tribalism and violence. Jesus says that we should not be alarmed by this, because it is part of the human condition. However, we must not lose hope, because the end is not yet. Jesus went on to say that wars and rumors of wars would precede his return. We see these things happening all around us, and it can be easy to lose hope. But even in the darkest of times, we must remember that Jesus is coming back. He will put an end to all war and violence, and there will be peace on earth at last. So let us hold on to hope, and wait for the day when Jesus returns to make all things new.  Matthew 24:6 ESV And you will hear of wars and rumors of wars. See that you are not alarmed, for this must take place, but the end is not yet. https://10bibleverses.com/scripture-quotes/what-does-the-bible-say-about-war/ The Bible has a lot to say about war. In fact, the Hebrew word for “war” appears more than 250 times in the Old Testament alone. While there is no one clear answer as to what the Bible says about war, there are certainly some principles that can be gleaned from Scripture. Here are four things that the Bible says about war. So, what does the Bible say about war? While are many scripture quotes to consider, we can see that the Bible acknowledges war as a reality of this world, but also teaches that it is often the result of human sin. War can be justifiable, but it can also be an opportunity for God to work in people’s lives. Read these 10 Bible Verses about war to learn more. Bible Verse of the Day https://10bibleverses.com/bible-verse-of-the-day/ The Bible verse Matthew 24:6 is about war. Jesus says that we will hear of wars and rumors of wars, but we should not be alarmed. This must take place, but the end is not yet. We should trust in Jesus and know that He is in control. Jesus knows what is going on in the world and He will give us strength to get through whatever happens. There is hope in Jesus!

Today's Bible Verse is from Acts 16:9-10 The Macedonian Call Acts 16:10 (ESV)  And when Paul had seen the vision, immediately we sought to go on into Macedonia, concluding that God had called us to preach the gospel to them. (KJV)  And after he had seen the vision, immediately we endeavoured to go into Macedonia, assuredly gathering that the Lord had called us for to preach the gospel unto them. (MSG)  The dream gave Paul his map. We went to work at once getting things ready to cross over to Macedonia. All the pieces had come together. We knew now for sure that God had called us to preach the good news to the Europeans. (NIV)  After Paul had seen the vision, we got ready at once to leave for Macedonia, concluding that God had called us to preach the gospel to them. (NLT)  So we decided to leave for Macedonia at once, having concluded that God was calling us to preach the Good News there. https://10bibleverses.com/scripture-quotes/come-over-to-macedonia-and-help-us-acts-169/ In the Bible, Paul was visited by a man from Macedonia who asked him to “come over and help us.” This wasn't your average request for church membership--this person likely lived in or near Phillipi (which is located within Roman province of Macedon), which means they were most certainly part-way through their journey when this correspondence began; it's also possible that he saw Christianity as just what these people needed after all these years spent fighting abroad against enemies without immunity or hope at home alone while waiting patiently on protection promised but never delivered until finally someone came along saying "I know how you feel."  What is the meaning of Acts 16:9-10 for Christians today? In Acts 16:9-10, we see Paul and his companions on a journey to spread the gospel. They are traveling from city to city, preaching about Jesus Christ and His saving power. As they are going about their work, they receive a vision from God directing them to go to Macedonia. This is an important passage for Christians today because it reminds us that we are called to share the good news of Jesus Christ with the world. We are called to be bold in our witness, even when it means going to places we may not feel comfortable. We are called to take risks for the sake of the gospel, and trust that God will lead us to those who need to hear His message of hope and salvation. This passage challenges us to step out in faith and share the love of Christ with a lost and hurting world. https://10bibleverses.com/scripture-quotes/evangelism-scriptures-bible-verses-on-soul-winning-and-evangelism/ Who told Paul to come over to Macedonia in Acts 16:9? Paul was told by a Macedonian man in a vision to come over and help them. This is found in Acts 16:9-10. The Bible verse of the day comes from that same passage, Vs 9 - "And a vision appeared to Paul in the night; A man of Macedonia was standing and pleading with him, saying, “Come over to Macedonia and help us.”  It's so wonderful when God uses Dreams and Visions to guide us! Sometimes he gives us scriptures specifically for that day that we can apply to our lives. Other times He encourages us through inspirational quotes or songs. There have even been moments when someone has said something completely encounters but it speaks directly to our current heart.

How we spend our time each day is a reflection of what matters most to us. For the believer, our time should be spent with an eternal perspective in mind. The Bible tells us that time is a gift from God and it is to be used wisely. Psalm 90:2 says, "So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom." This verse reminds us that time is precious and it should be used for things that matter most. When we live with an understanding of the brevity of life, it changes the way we spend our time. We are careful not to waste time on things that don't matter and instead use our time for things that will have eternal significance. This doesn't mean we never rest or have fun, but it does mean that we are intentional about how we spend our time each day. Let us be wise stewards of the time God has given us. https://10bibleverses.com/scripture-quotes/bible-verse-about-time/ Psalm 90:12 Verse of the Day Psalms 90:12 (ESV)  So teach us to number our days that we may get a heart of wisdom. (KJV)  So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom. (MSG)  Oh! Teach us to live well! Teach us to live wisely and well! (NIV)  Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom. (NLT)  Teach us to realize the brevity of life, so that we may grow in wisdom. More Bible Verses about Time God's Word is full of references to time. In the Old Testament, time is often represented by days, weeks, months, and years. In the New Testament, Jesus often speaks about time in terms of eternity. Here are some verses that mention time: "For a thousand years in your sight are like a day that has just gone by, or like a watch in the night" ( Psalm 90:4). "But do not forget this one thing, dear friends: With the Lord a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a day" ( 2 Peter 3:8). "So teach us to number our days aright, that we may gain a heart of wisdom" ( Psalm 90:12). "Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil" ( Ephesians 5:15-16). "Now is the time for salvation" ( 2 Corinthians 6:2). "Redeeming the time, because the days are evil" ( Ephesians 5:16). "And that from childhood you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work" ( 2 Timothy 3:15-17). "But you, dear friends, by building yourselves up in your most holy faith and praying in the Holy Spirit, keep yourselves in God’s love as you wait for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to bring you to eternal life" ( Jude 1:20-21). "Be patient, then, brothers and sisters, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop, patiently waiting for the autumn and spring rains. You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord’s coming is near" ( James 5:7-8). "But do not forget this one thing, dear friends: With the Lord a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a day" ( 2 Peter 3:8). Come back tomorrow for your daily Bible verse for inspiration and faith building.  https://youtu.be/TC88Uw4F8ao