Holy Bible Online Word For Today
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Today's Word
Word of the Day: Purify yourself from everything that contaminates you
The New Testament holds many promises for us. These promises are of the help God offers us during our challenges and struggles, God's great rescue plan through the return of Christ, and the promise of eternal life.
Therefore, since we have these promises, dear friends, let us purify ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit, perfecting holiness out of reverence for God.
2 Corinthians 7:1
In 2 Corinthians 7:1, we are called to seek purity in our lives, because of the promises God has made to us. Through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, we have the promise of redemption and eternal life. Therefore, as beloved of God, our desire should be to live a purified life both in body and spirit.
Purifying the body involves taking care of our physical temple, our body. We should distance ourselves from harmful practices and habits that do not honor God. But purifying our spiritual self is equally important. We must distance ourselves from attitudes, thoughts, and feelings that damage our relationship with God and others.
Pursuing holiness is not an easy task, but a journey of continuous growth. This verse in Corinthians should remind us that we need to be building holiness and purity with reverence and fear of God. This fear is not dread, but a deep respect and awe for our Creator.
So, as we walk our path of faith, let us keep our hearts and minds focused on God's promise and strive to live a purified and sanctified life, honoring God in every area of our lives.
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Yesterday's Word
Word of the Day: Tired? Overloaded? Receive rest today
There's nothing wrong in admitting that you're exhausted, without strength. Jesus doesn't reject those who are feeling weak. In fact, He invites you to come to Him in weakness and receive the rest you need. And the rest Jesus offers is perfect.
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest."
Matthew 11:28
In the presence of God, you can remove the burden that weighs you down. You can be intimate and honest about your feelings because He will listen to you, He loves you and wants to take care of you.
Feeling like you can't take it anymore? Meditate on the following verses and thank God for the rest He offers you.
Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.
1 Peter 5:7
Tell God what burdens your soul and remember that He does not abandon you. He always takes care of you.
Truly my soul finds rest in God;
my salvation comes from him.Psalm 62:1
Though at face value it may seem like there's no solution, remember that God is greater than any problem or situation. He knows how to solve what happens; you can have hope and rest in Him.
You will keep in perfect peace
those whose minds are steadfast,
because they trust in you.Isaiah 26:3
Keep your thoughts focused on God, on His love for you, and His power. There's no problem greater than God. Trust in Him because, in due time, He will act.
Day Before Yesterday's Word
Word of the Day: Persevering is the path to victory
Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him.
James 1:12
Giving up is very often such an easy thing to do. We live in a world where people quickly give up on their dreams, give up on other people, and even give up on themselves. But the person who perseveres in what is right receives the reward from the Lord! He grants victory if we remain steadfast and constant, walking with Jesus Christ.
12 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, 2 fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith.
Hebrews 12:1-2a
Hebrews 12 gives us some ideas of what we should do when we feel like giving up:
- 'Since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses' - We should look up to the amazing characters that have gone before us, heroes of the bible such as Noah, Moses, Nehemiah, and the countless others who worked through hardship to follow the path God set out for them.
- 'Let us throw off everything that hinders' - The lighter the load we are carrying, the faster we will run, the sooner we will complete the race God has laid out for us. Sin hinders us, sin is a burden we should cast off before it entangles us and causes us to stumble.
- 'The race marked out for us' - We are not running blind. We have a path, a track marked out for us, one that has been planned by God. We don't need to feel alone, or lost, or as if there is no path for us. God had our whole lives mapped out for us before we were born.
- 'Fixing our eyes on Jesus' - with our eyes fixed on the goal we can run confidently, we can be sure of exactly where we are going.
When we feel like giving up, we should remember these things as we seek God and let Him give us the strength to persevere daily!
See more verses that show how hope can help us persevere.