There is a story in American folklore called "Chicken Little" or "Henny Penny," about a young chicken that believes the world is coming to an end. He tells the other chickens that "the sky is falling,... View MoreThere is a story in American folklore called "Chicken Little" or "Henny Penny," about a young chicken that believes the world is coming to an end. He tells the other chickens that "the sky is falling," several times, but nothing ever happens. Every day he comes back making the same claim: "the sky is falling, the sky is falling," but nothing happens. Until one day, he claims that the sky is falling once again, which nobody believed. He had said his message so many times it had lost it’s meaning, so when the sky actually fell, nobody believed him.
This verse may be one of the most unintentionally quoted in the entire Bible, said after almost every positive outcome by many athletes. It has been said so much that I think it has begun to lose some of it’s meaning. It is also a striking verse in the Bible, powerful, simple, and beautiful.
Prayer:
Giving Lord, loving Father, I thank you for your son, Jesus Christ, through which all things are possible. I pray that he gives the strength to endure even, to carry me when my resolve is empty, and surrender to his loving embrace. Remind me, Abba Father, because like him, I know that I can do all things through you and your only begotten son, who died for our sins. Amen.
Proverbs 11:25 HCSB
[25] A generous person will be enriched, and the one who gives a drink of water will receive water.
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Proverbs 11:25 (HCSB) - A generous person will be enriched, - Bible App
A generous person will be enriched,
and the one who gives a drink of water
will receive water.
Verse of the Day for Saturday, August 8th, 2026:
For the Lord takes delight in his people; he crowns the humble with salvation. — Psalm 149:4
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For the Lord takes delight in his people; he crowns the humble with salvation. — Psalm 149:4
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Thoughts on Today's Verse....
Jesus left heaven and made himself a servant. No wonder God could say to him, "You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am well pleased" (Luke 3:22). God expressed his delight to his Son as he lived as an example of a servant (Mark 10:45). He did so to enable the last of this world to be counted as first in the Kingdom of God (Matthew 20:16). Jesus declared that the servant of others is greater than those who are served (Luke 22:25-27). Jesus demonstrated that those often considered the least important in our world are the most important to him (Matthew 25:40, 45). The arrogant, the abusive, and the parading powerful have found it easy to reject the call of Christ for centuries - after all, Jesus died for the sinful and the weak. They consider themselves "important" and feel that they do not need a Savior. However, those who are humble find Jesus to be Savior, Conqueror, King, and Deliverer. The Lord delights in such people and is glad to share his salvation with them. "You are my children," he says to the servants, "you bring me delight!"
My Prayer...
Precious Servant and Almighty King, Jesus, thank you for serving us at great cost and showing us that the humble will one day reign with you. I look forward to the day every other knee will join mine as I bow before you as my Lord because you were first a servant of all (Philippians 2:6-11). Until that day, I pray that you will use me to bless those so often forgotten by our busy and glamour-intoxicated world. In the holy name of Jesus, I offer you my praise and thanks. Amen.
The Thoughts and Prayer on Today's Verse are written by Phil Ware. Questions or comments can be sent to help@verseoftheday.com.
Today's Verse Illustrated

Anyone who truly belongs to Jesus Christ has exercised true repentance and has a hatred for his or her own sinful nature and its sinful desires. Though those in Christ still sin, they do not feel comf... View MoreAnyone who truly belongs to Jesus Christ has exercised true repentance and has a hatred for his or her own sinful nature and its sinful desires. Though those in Christ still sin, they do not feel comfortable in sinning and do not continually walk in sin. They are in the process of putting their old nature to death, and in principal, they have already done so.
Forest fires are a huge problem in California. Lightning strikes, cigarettes, and dry weather contribute to the problem, but the landscape is perfectly set up for raging wildfires. The climate is dry ... View MoreForest fires are a huge problem in California. Lightning strikes, cigarettes, and dry weather contribute to the problem, but the landscape is perfectly set up for raging wildfires. The climate is dry and hot, there is not much water, and the arid plants are like kindling. You may have heard the phrase, "Fight fire with fire." This is usually referring to fighting back against someone that is your opponent, aggression with aggression. I was surprised to learn that one of the most effective ways to fight a wildfire is with fire! Firefighters will execute a controlled burn, burning up the plants and grass that is in the path of the wildfire. They will be able to put this fire out, and when the wild fire arrives, there is nothing left for it to burn, so it eventually dies out: a brilliant strategy giving new meaning to the phrase.
We may get angry and feel vengeful, wanting to retaliate against someone that has been violent or aggressive to us by being violent or aggressive to them. We should not do this, Paul writes in his letter to the Romans. We should, above all, be like Christ, turning the other cheek (Matthew 5:39), living peaceably with all men. You may have also heard the phrase, "Revenge is a dish best served cold." I think it should be changed to, "Revenge is a dish best never served." Christ taught to love even your enemy (Matthew 5:43-48), and Paul reiterates this teaching in these verses, imploring us not to be overcome by evil but instead overcome evil with good. Go from this place to love the Lord, and love the people; to serve the Lord, and serve the people. Leave everything else, including vengeance, to God.
Mark 11:24 HCSB
[24] Therefore I tell you, all the things you pray and ask for — believe that you have received them, and you will have them.
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Mark 11:24 (HCSB) - Therefore I tell you, all the thing - Bible App
Therefore I tell you, all the things you pray and ask for — believe that you have received them, and you will have them.
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