It is our faith in Jesus Christ that qualifies us as children of God. When we believe in the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, who did all of this so that we could be saved, we are accepting the... View MoreIt is our faith in Jesus Christ that qualifies us as children of God. When we believe in the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, who did all of this so that we could be saved, we are accepting the new life He has given us. This is a life of redemption; a life as sons and daughters of God, whom we became separated from after the Fall of man. We have now come into a life of righteousness and holiness.
Jesus is an example of what all Christian leaders should aspire to be. It breaks my heart, in the age we are in, to see some leaders try and take advantage of their flock through extortionist methods.... View MoreJesus is an example of what all Christian leaders should aspire to be. It breaks my heart, in the age we are in, to see some leaders try and take advantage of their flock through extortionist methods. There are a number of Christian leaders, across the world, who do not have their congregations' best interests at heart. Instead of caring for their wellbeing, I have witnessed some leaders attempt to finesse money and possessions out of the people who have chosen to follow them. This is a prime example of members of the flock being led by wolves in sheep's clothing. Fortunately, all hope is not lost. God is not blind to what is happening. There will come a time where all works of the enemy will be exposed.
Jesus was so concerned about the wellbeing of the people who had been with him for three days. He thought of them before He thought of His own wellbeing. He did not want to send them away without feeding them because he worried that they would collapse along the way. Please bear in mind that there were over four thousand people that had followed Jesus for three days. To feed them, He would have needed larger amounts of food. But that did not move Him. When the disciples expressed their exasperation at the thought of trying to supply such a large crowd with food, Jesus was not moved.
He simply asked the disciples about the number of loaves of bread they had. There were only seven loaves of bread and a few small fish. Jesus did not throw his hands up in the air and declare that all hope was lost. He simply took the loaves of bread and the fish, gave thanks, broke them and instructed the disciples to share them among the people.
Everyone ate until they were satisfied. They didn't just eat enough to get them going. They ate until they were content. There were seven basketfuls of leftovers.
It is accounts like these that should give you comfort and know that with God, everything is always settled. When you find yourself without options in a situation, take heart and know that God is with you. Nothing is impossible for God.
Absolutely nothing.
Romans 10:17 HCSB
[17] So faith comes from what is heard, and what is heard comes through the message about Christ.
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So faith comes from what is heard, and what is heard comes through the message about Christ.
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If, when we were God's enemies, we were reconciled to him through the death of his Son, how much more, having been reconciled, shall we be saved thro... View MoreVerse of the Day for Wednesday, April 8th, 2026:
If, when we were God's enemies, we were reconciled to him through the death of his Son, how much more, having been reconciled, shall we be saved through his life. — Romans 5:10
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Thoughts on Today's Verse....
Jesus didn't just die for our sins; he is alive forever for you and me. In fact, he is at God's right hand, claiming each of us as his own (1 John 2:1-2), proclaiming us to God as holy and blameless (Colossians 1:21-22), and living to intercede for us (Hebrews 7:25). If God was willing for his Son to die to save us, why would he withhold anything from us now that the Son lives victoriously over death to save us home to our Father (Romans 8:32).
My Prayer...
Holy and Righteous Father, I thank you for Jesus, who is at your side and who knows my heart, my struggles, and my world. I thank you for your constant care and protection through all of my difficulties and triumphs. Please make your presence known to me, and in me, more clearly today than ever before as I try to serve you with wholehearted devotion and reflect your love, grace, and mercy to those around me. In the name of Jesus, I pray. Amen.
The Thoughts and Prayer on Today's Verse are written by Phil Ware. You can email questions or comments to phil@verseoftheday.com.
Today's Verse Illustrated

Because of what Christ did, we can confidently stand and say that we are in Him and He is in us. Though we live in our earthly bodies, our spirit has been regenerated. We have been redeemed. We have a... View MoreBecause of what Christ did, we can confidently stand and say that we are in Him and He is in us. Though we live in our earthly bodies, our spirit has been regenerated. We have been redeemed. We have a glorious future ahead of us, and it is by faith we believe this and continue to live out the will of God for our lives. We live a life of faith now, of total trust in our Savior, Jesus Christ, the Son of the Almighty God, our Father, who never stopped loving us and never will.
This parable is representative of what God tried to do with the children of Israel. God tried to bring the children of Israel to the Promised Land where they would rest. He had made them the chosen na... View MoreThis parable is representative of what God tried to do with the children of Israel. God tried to bring the children of Israel to the Promised Land where they would rest. He had made them the chosen nation. God intended for the Israelites to receive Christ and then He would use them to spread the gospel to other nations. But time after time, the Israelites rejected God's plans. When Jesus, the ultimate plan of God, came to earth, many of the Jews rejected him and saw him as the carpenter's son or a madman - nothing else. After Jesus ascended to the heavens and the apostles became filled with the Holy Spirit, there were still many Jews who opposed the gospel. They rejected the gift that God had given to them freely.
God used Paul to spread the gospel to the Gentile nations, thus exposing them to the free gift of salvation. It was always part of God's plan, for everyone to receive salvation. There was just a particular way in how it would be done. The Gentiles were far more receptive to the gospel than the Jews were, who were still fixated on fulfilling the Law.
God is not a respecter of persons. This means that He loves everyone equally - no race more than the other, no gender more than the other, no person over the others. The love is shed abroad equally and the gift was for everyone. When the Gentiles started receiving the Holy Spirit, the Jews were shocked. Some of them were resentful and tried to impose the Law on the Gentiles but their actions were refuted.
We must never think that we deserve salvation more than anyone else - no matter who they are or what they have done. Salvation is for everyone in the world. God's greatest desire is for as many people to receive salvation as possible. He sees everyone as His children.
We, as the children of God, should adopt this mindset and focus on reaching out to everyone. We should celebrate every instance when a person gives their life to Christ. We should see them as family.
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