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: 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.
Yesterday's Word
Bloom like the palm tree
The righteous will flourish like a palm tree,
they will grow like a cedar of Lebanon;
planted in the house of the Lord,
they will flourish in the courts of our God.
- Psalm 92:12–13
Do you want to flourish in life? Do you want to bring beauty wherever you go? Remain united with the Lord and with your brothers and sisters in Christ.
Just as the palm tree grows even in desert places and blooms amid difficult circumstances, you too can remain firm and flourish in the situations you face every day. You will do this by holding the Lord’s hand, living in His presence, and exalting His name every single day.
Do you feel as if you are in the middle of a desert? With Christ, you can flourish and remain fruitful. Stay close to God; do not let hardships separate you from Him. Seek God with enthusiasm and quench your thirst in Him. Do as David did when he was in the middle of the desert: seek the Lord with all your heart!
You, God, are my God,
earnestly I seek you;
I thirst for you,
my whole being longs for you,
in a dry and parched land
where there is no water.
I have seen you in the sanctuary
and beheld your power and your glory.
- Psalm 63:1–2
God will help you keep the right perspective even in the difficult moments of life. Keep your eyes on Him and you will see His glory shine. You will regain hope and move forward strong and firm in it.
See also: The Just Shall Live by Faith: Explanation And Meaning
Day Before Yesterday's Word
Seek the Lord today!
Seek the Lord while He may be found;
call on Him while He is near.
- Isaiah 55:6
Invest your time today in something that will benefit you for all eternity: seek more of the Lord! Do not let yourself be carried away by the daily routine and the endless to-do list. Do not assume that tomorrow is guaranteed. Draw near to God today and listen to what He wants to tell you.
Come near to God and he will come near to you.
— James 4:8a
Today you have the opportunity to seek and experience the presence of the Lord in your life in a special way. Talk to God, draw close to Him, and you will see how you will feel peace. If you have not yet done so, open your heart to Him and allow Him to transform your life. Do not leave it for another day. Seek the Lord today!
God can turn your sadness into joy and give you strength to move forward with optimism and hope. He wants to do good things in your life. You only need to seek Him and give Him a chance. His constant presence will be the encouragement you need to live each day with strength.
Do not leave it for another day: seek the Lord with all your heart and walk hand in hand with Him for the rest of your life. With Him by your side, everything will take on a new meaning.