Verse A Day for January
This
month you will find a Thought for the Day
and the "Learn about A Christian Life in
History" selection.
"Blessed be the Lord, who daily loadeth us with
benefits"
~Psalm 68:19~
January 1st
Bible Verse: Ecclesiastes 3:11 -
"He has made everything beautiful in its time."
Thought: "Teach us to
escape the worries of this world, to live and rest
in You." ~~Harriet Crosby~~
"Learn about A
Christian Life in History": George Mueller had a love
of orphans.
January 2nd
Bible Verse: Numbers 6:24-26 -
"The LORD bless you and keep you; the LORD
make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you; the
LORD turn
his face toward you and give you peace."
Thought: "Sleeping on
the hearth of the living world, yawning at
home before the fire of life feeling the presence of the
living God
like a great reassurance a deep calm in the heart a
presence...."
D. H. Lawrence 1885 - 1930
"Learn about A
Christian Life in History": John Bunyan (1628-1688)
author of Pilgrim's Progress.
January 3rd
Bible Verse: Psalm 90:12 - "Teach us
to number our days aright, that we may gain a heart of
wisdom."
Thought: "God has no
problems, only plans." ~~Corrie ten Boom~~
"Learn about A
Christian Life in History": Visit their site and choose one for
yourself today.
January 4th
Bible Verse: Psalms 18:36 - "You
broaden the path beneath me, so that my ankles do not
turn."
Thought: "If you are
not doing the task that is closest to you now, which God
has engineered into your life, when the crisis comes,
instead of being fit for battle, you will be revealed as
being unfit. Crises always reveal a person's true
character." ~~Oswald Chambers~~
"Learn about A
Christian Life in History": Martin Luther (1483-1546) one
who was considered a heretic.
January 5th
Bible Verse: Psalms 25:12 - "Who,
then, is the man that fears the LORD? He will instruct
him in the way chosen for him."
Thought: "If you have
only come as far as asking God for things, you have never
come to the point of understanding the least bit of what
surrender really means." ~~Oswald Chambers~~
"Learn about A
Christian Life in History": Fanny Crosby was a famous Hymn
writer.
January 6th
Bible Verse: Matthew 6:34 -
"Therefore do not be anxious for tomorrow; for
tomorrow will care for itself."
Thought: "Spend one
hour a day in adoration of the Lord and you'll be all
right." ~~Mother Teresa~~
"Learn about A
Christian Life in History": Hudson Taylor (1832-1905) A
Heart for China's Millions
January 7th
Bible Verse: Proverbs 10:7 - "The
memory of the righteous is a blessing."
Thought: "If our
confidence in God had to depend upon our confidence in
any human person, we would be on shifting sand."
~~Francis Schaeffer~~
"Learn about A
Christian Life in History": William Tyndale God's Outlaw and
Fugitive for Biblical Faith
January 8th
Bible Verse: Matthew 24:30 - "And
then the sign of the Son of Man will appear in the sky,
and then all the tribes of the earth will mourn, and they
will see the SON OF MAN COMING ON THE CLOUDS OF THE SKY
with power and great glory."
Thought: "Without
murmur, uncomplaining, In His hand, Leave whatever things
thou canst not Understand. ~Karl Rudolph Hagenbach~
"Learn about A
Christian Life in History": Gladys Aylward a missionary to
China. She Wouldn't Take No for an Answer
January 9th
Bible Verse: Jeremiah 33:3 - "Call
unto me, and I will answer thee, and show thee great and
mighty things, which thou knowest not."
Thought: "No matter
how much or how little one must endure, everyone finds
suffering unpleasant. An irksome housefly can momentarily
rob a person of joy every bit as much as a broken leg in
a cast." ~Joni~
"Learn about A
Christian Life in History": Teenager Mary Jones was motivated and
she made a major difference.
January 10th
Bible Verse: Psalms 55:22 - "Cast
thy burden upon the Lord, and He shall sustain thee: He
shall never suffer the righteous to be moved."
Thought: "To accept
God's sovereignty is one more necessary surrender"
~Jan Johnson~
"Learn about A
Christian Life in History": Elizabeth Fry ~ Why Mrs. Fry
Willingly Went to Prison
January 11th
Bible Verse: Job 23:10 - "But he
knoweth the way that I take; when he hath tried me, I
shall come forth as gold."
Thought: "Courage is
firmly facing difficulties and obstacles, knowing God has
promised to be with you." ~Millie Stamm~
"Learn about A
Christian Life in History": Cyrus Ingersoll
Scofield 1843 - 1921
January 12th
Bible Verse: Colossians 1:10 - "That
ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being
fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the
knowledge of God;"
Thought: "Patience
makes a woman beautiful in middle age." ~Elliot
Paul~ and "Is any merry? Let him sing psalms."
~James 5:13~
"Learn about A
Christian Life in History": Hannah More -She Was Apostle
to Both Prominent and the Poor
January 13th
Bible Verse: Proverbs 31:30 - "Charm
is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who
fears the Lord is to be praised."
Thought: "For some,
transformation comes quickly, but for most of us, the
changes are gradual." ~Florence Littauer~
"Learn about A
Christian Life in History": Isaac Newton Stories behind
Great Scientist
January 14th
Bible Verse: Psalms 119:76 - "May
your unfailing love be my comfort, according to your
promise to your servant."
Thought: "Teach me how
to know death and go on with life. Teach me how to love
life and not fear death." ~Judith Viorst~
"Learn about A
Christian Life in History": Isaac Watts - Church Music
January 15th
Bible Verse: Isaiah 51:11 -
"Therefore the redeemed of the LORD shall return,
and come with singing unto zion; and everlasting joy
[shall be] upon their head: they shall obtain gladness
and joy; [and] sorrow and mourning shall flee away."
Thought: "Forgiveness
breaks pain's grip on our minds and opens the door to
possibility...to heal the hurt and create a new
beginning." ~Lewis Smedes~
"Learn about A
Christian Life in History": John Wycliffe Reformation
Morningstar
January 16th
Bible Verse: Philippians 4:6-7 - "Be
careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and
supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made
known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all
understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through
Christ Jesus."
Thought: "When we need
its safety, God's Word is a place to hide. When we desire
direction, God's Word is a guide."
"Learn about A
Christian Life in History": Teenage Anna Nitschmann Leads Her People
into Greater Commitment to Christ
January 17th
Bible Verse: Psalms 5:11 - "But let
all who take refuge in you be glad; let them ever sing
for joy. Spread your protection over them, that those who
love your name may rejoice in you."
Thought: "Prayer is not
a lovely sedan for a sight-seeing trip around the city.
Prayer is a truck that goes straight to the warehouse,
backs up, loads, and comes home with the goods....."
~John R. Rice~
"Learn about A
Christian Life in History": Reformation John Calvin (1509-1564)
January 18th
Bible Verse: Matthew 24:44 -
"Therefore be ye also ready; for in an hour that ye
think not the Son of man cometh."
Thought: If the Lord came
back tonight would you be ready? Would He say to you
"Well done thy Good and Faithful Servant? Take today
to look at how you are sharing your faith with others.
Jesus told us to "Feed His Sheep"! What are you
feeding them?
"Learn about A
Christian Life in History": Constantine
Tischendorf noted German Biblical
scholar saved a critically important Greek Bible
manuscript from being carelessly burned.
January 19th
Bible Verse: James 3:17 - "But the
wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable,
gentle, [and] easy to be intreated, full of mercy and
good fruits, without partiality, and without
hypocrisy."
Thought: Ponder your words
in your mind, before you speak them today. Make them
peaceable, gentle, and full of mercy.
"Learn about A
Christian Life in History": Ann Hasseltine
Judson ~ First American Woman
Missionary
January 20th
Bible Verse: Isaiah 1:18 - "Come
now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though
your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow;
though they be red like crimson, they shall be as
wool."
Thought: You don't need to
carry you past baggage around with you. After a while it
will get really heavy. So leave it at foot of the Cross.
Then you can walk away with your load lightened and your
heart forgiven.
"Learn about A
Christian Life in History": French Scientist Blaise Pascal Finds God and the
Answer to Life's Deepest Mystery
January 21st
Bible Verse: Isaiah 58:11 - "And the
LORD shall guide thee continually, and satisfy thy soul
in drought, and make fat thy bones: and thou shalt be
like a watered garden, and like a spring of water, whose
waters fail not."
Thought: 1 Peter 3:15 says
"Be ready always, to give an answer, to everyone
that asketh you the reason, for the hope that is in you
with meekness and with fear". Are you ready to give
an answer? Do you know how to lead another to your
Saviour? Can others see the hope in you?
"Learn about A
Christian Life in History": William Carey's Amazing Mission No
Obstacle Too Great
January 22nd
Bible Verse: Psalm 5:11 - "But let
all those that put their trust in thee rejoice: let them
ever shout for joy, because thou defendest them: let them
also that love thy name be joyful in thee."
Thought: There is another
verse on JOY that says it is our strength. But read the
verse: Nehemiah 8:10 " for the joy of
the Lord is your strength" What is your strength?
What is your Joy?
"Learn about A
Christian Life in History": 1843-1890 Neesima Shimeta: A Joseph for Japan
January 23rd
Bible Verse: Psalms 5:3 - "In the
morning, O LORD, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay
my requests before you and wait in expectation."
Thought: If today you found
out you had 6 months to live .......... what would you
do?
"Learn about A
Christian Life in History": Johann Kepler Letting the
Heavens Declare the Glory of God
January 24th
Bible Verse: Proverbs 16:9 - "In his
heart a man plans his course, but the LORD determines his
steps."
Thought: Have you planned
your life so much, that you can't listen to the Lord's
direction and leading? You have to be quiet to hear the
Lord's still small voice. Remember to listen for it.
"Learn about A
Christian Life in History": Robert Boyle: Father of Modern
Chemistry
January 25th
Bible Verse: Jeremiah 9:24 - "but
let him who boasts boast about this: that he understands
and knows me, that I am the LORD, who exercises kindness,
justice and righteousness on earth, for in these I
delight," declares the LORD."
Thought: You are not
alone!!! Cry out to the Lord in prayer. He is waiting and
He hears your prayers.
"Learn about A
Christian Life in History": Lord Kelvin: Blessed Are the
Pure in Heart
January 26th
Bible Verse: Proverbs 20:11 - "Even
a child is known by his actions, by whether his conduct
is pure and right."
Thought: What did your
actions say about you today?
"Learn about A
Christian Life in History": Constantine
Tischendorf - noted German Biblical
scholar saved a critically important Greek Bible
manuscript from being carelessly burned.
January 27th ~ Happy
Birthday Debbie~
Bible Verse: Proverbs 6:16-19 -
"There are six things the LORD hates, seven that are
detestable to him: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands
that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked
schemes, feet that are quick to rush into evil, a false
witness who pours out lies and a man who stirs up
dissension among brothers."
Thought: We attain more, in
any situation, with honey than with vinegar. Are we
drawing people to the Lord with honey?
"Learn about A
Christian Life in History": Michael Faraday: At Play in the
Fields of the Lord
January 28th
Bible Verses: "But sanctify the Lord
God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer
to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is
in you with meekness and fear" 1 Peter 3:15
"Let your speech be alway with grace, seasoned with
salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every
man." Colossians 4:6
"A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous
words stir up anger." Proverbs 16:1
Thought: You have just been
judged wrongly and harshly by a "Christian".
What do you do and say?
"Learn about A
Christian Life in History": Theologian Bonhoeffer Executed on Order
from Hitler
January 29th
Bible Verse: 1 Peter 4:10 - "Each
one should use whatever gift he has received to serve
others, faithfully administering God's grace in its
various forms."
Thought: Do you know what
your own personal gifts and talents from the Lord are?
Are you using them to serve the Lord? If you don't know
what your gifts are, ask the Lord to show you. If you are
not using them at all, ponder and pray about what the
Lord would have you do. Remember to listen to the
"Still Small Voice of the Lord".
"Learn about A
Christian Life in History": Peter Cartwright Perhaps America's
Most Colorful Country Preacher
January 30th
Bible Verse: Mark 13:31 - "Heaven
and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass
away."
Thought: Study and Read the
Word of God on a regular basis. If you haven't memorized
scripture how can the Lord bring them to mind and heart
when you need them. Remember that when Jesus was tempted
in the Wilderness, but without sin, He used the word of
God to rebuke satan. You need to read the scripture so
you will know when it is being twisted and misused.
(.Luke 4)
"Learn about A
Christian Life in History": Charles Wesley: Heart of the
Evangelical Revival
January 31st
Bible Verse: Psalms 32:7 - "You are
my hiding place; you will protect me from trouble and
surround me with songs of deliverance."
Thought: When everything
seems to be closing in around you, remember that the Lord
will protect you and He is your Hiding Place. A prayer
doesn't have to be lengthy just a few words will do.
"Learn about A
Christian Life in History": Perpetua and
Felicitas ~ Laity Martyr 200 A.D.
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