Holy Bible Online Word For Today
A daily word for you to receive inspiration and make your day better.
Today's Word
Be Honest
Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; test yourselves. Do you not realize that Christ Jesus is in you unless, of course, you fail the test? And I trust that you will discover that we have not failed the test.
- 2 Corinthians 13:5–6
At the close of his letter to the Corinthians, Paul issues a solemn challenge, a wake-up call for the believers in that church to open their eyes. Their faith appeared to be lacking, so the apostle urged them to examine themselves honestly.
Do the same for yourself. Take an honest look at your own life. How is your faith? Does Christ live in you? What difference does your faith in Jesus make? Remember, Paul teaches in Romans that faith comes from hearing the message of the gospel. If your faith is growing weak, seek help from the Lord.
If you recognize that your faith has grown cold, seek the Lord with all your heart:
You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.
- Jeremiah 29:13
Reject spiritual lukewarmness. Remember what God said to the church in Laodicea in Revelation 3. Choose to be strengthened in the Lord and to live wholeheartedly for Him. Lay aside whatever separates you from God and surrender yourself to Him completely.
Seek the Lord while he may be found;
call on him while he is near.
Let the wicked forsake their ways
and the unrighteous their thoughts.
Let them turn to the Lord, and he will have mercy on them,
and to our God, for he will freely pardon.
- Isaiah 55:6–7
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Yesterday's Word
God is greater than fear
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.
- Joshua 1:9
Did you know that many of the great heroes of the Bible felt fear? When faced with obstacles and challenges, they felt weak and unable to fulfill the mission they had received. But they knew that God was with them.
Has God called you to do something, but you feel afraid? Do you think you’re not good enough or capable of carrying out that task? Receive encouragement from God today!
So do not fear, for I am with you;
do not be dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you and help you;
I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
- Isaiah 41:10
Just as God was with the heroes of the Bible, He is with you today. If you are His child, He will never abandon you. You can count on His presence, His help, and His power. He can strengthen you every day and help you accomplish what He has called you to do.
Remember that you are not going in your own strength: the Holy Spirit is within you, strengthening you and helping you to do everything for the glory of God. And God is much greater than your fears. Therefore, when you feel afraid, put your trust in Him, ask Him for renewed strength, and move forward in faith. He will uphold you and guide you.
Find in God the courage you need today!
Day Before Yesterday's Word
Word of the Day: What if today was your last day?
Would you be ready to meet God face-to-face tomorrow? Perhaps that's a scary thought! Or something you have never thought about before. But it is important to be prepared. Jesus tells a story about being prepared for his return:
The Parable of the Ten Virgins
25 “At that time the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. 2 Five of them were foolish and five were wise. 3 The foolish ones took their lamps but did not take any oil with them. 4 The wise ones, however, took oil in jars along with their lamps. 5 The bridegroom was a long time in coming, and they all became drowsy and fell asleep.
Matthew 25:1-5
In the passage the wise virgins were prepared for the long wait, they had taken enough oil to last for the evening, but the foolish virgins had not... They were unprepared and suffered the consequences:
6 “At midnight the cry rang out: ‘Here’s the bridegroom! Come out to meet him!’
7 “Then all the virgins woke up and trimmed their lamps. 8 The foolish ones said to the wise, ‘Give us some of your oil; our lamps are going out.’
9 “‘No,’ they replied, ‘there may not be enough for both us and you. Instead, go to those who sell oil and buy some for yourselves.’
10 “But while they were on their way to buy the oil, the bridegroom arrived. The virgins who were ready went in with him to the wedding banquet. And the door was shut.
11 “Later the others also came. ‘Lord, Lord,’ they said, ‘open the door for us!’
12 “But he replied, ‘Truly I tell you, I don’t know you.’
Matthew 25:6-12
The Bible says if you repent of your sins and dedicate your life to following Jesus, there's no need to fear! You are prepared for the time when God will come and judge the living and the dead. When it's time to give an account, Jesus will purify all who have been faithful to Him.
But for those who are not prepared, who have not repented of their sins and dedicated their lives to Jesus, the situation is dire. In the story, Jesus says to the foolish virgins "Truly I tell you, I don't know you", in the end, nothing else mattered, not their wealth, status, or possessions. They had no relationship with Jesus, so they were locked out of the banquet. Make things right with God today, while you still have time.
Live for Jesus and receive the hope of Heaven!