Holy Bible Online Word For Today
A daily word for you to receive inspiration and make your day better.
Today's Word
Word of the Day: God turns the storm into a gentle breeze
Have you ever found yourself on a boat in the middle of a storm? It's a terrible feeling of helplessness. You don't know what to do and you can't find a place to escape. Wherever you go, the boat moves and it's hard to stand. All that's left is to wait for the calm to come.
28 Then they cried out to the Lord in their trouble,
and he brought them out of their distress.
29 He stilled the storm to a whisper;
the waves of the sea were hushed.
Psalm 107:28-29
Throughout our lives, we go through many storms. Some are small, like missing someone you love who has moved to another city. Others are big storms that trigger fear and a great sense of helplessness. Cry out to the Lord in these moments! He hasn't forgotten about you. Trust, and persevere in Him, and you will see how He comes to your aid, turning the storm into a gentle breeze.
We should remember that Jesus encountered a very real storm in The New Testament:
38 Jesus was in the stern, sleeping on a cushion. The disciples woke him and said to him, “Teacher, don’t you care if we drown?”
39 He got up, rebuked the wind and said to the waves, “Quiet! Be still!” Then the wind died down and it was completely calm.
40 He said to his disciples, “Why are you so afraid? Do you still have no faith?”
Mark 4:38-40
This story of Jesus calming the storm is a reminder that when we face trials and challenges we should place our trust in Jesus and persevere in our faith. When we do this we will find sufficient peace and strength to overcome even the tallest obstacles. Just as Jesus calmed the storm for his disciples, he will come to our aid, bringing calmness and reassurance to our lives when we trust in him with all our hearts.
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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: Everything You Need, God Will Provide
God knows what you need, trust. Jesus taught us not to worry about tomorrow. God knows what we need and will supply all our needs.
But this promise has a condition: to put the Kingdom of God first in your life. You have to surrender wholeheartedly.
But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.
Matthew 6:33
Matthew 6:33 emphasizes the importance of seeking first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness, ensuring that all other needs will be met. This instruction resonates as an invitation to place our trust in divine providence by making the Kingdom of God our primary pursuit.
By trusting in God's guidance and seeking His righteousness, you will open the doors to the generous provision He has promised to those who earnestly seek Him. So, plunge into faith, confident that God is faithful to His word and will fulfill His promises in your life.
Are you prepared to throw yourself into the arms of Jesus without looking back? Do this and then pray and ask. The God who knows you better than anyone else will bless you with everything you need.
21 Dear friends, if our hearts do not condemn us, we have confidence before God 22 and receive from him anything we ask, because we keep his commands and do what pleases him. 23 And this is his command: to believe in the name of his Son, Jesus Christ, and to love one another as he commanded us.
1 John 3:21-23
Learn more about the gifts God provides in Psalm 23