December 4
This page usually updates between 5-8 am EST)

Today's Bible Verse

Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God. 1 John 4:7
​
​Memorize this Verse: (Cover the verse text and using just the first letters of each word try to recite the entire passage.)
​7. B L U L O A F L I O G A E O T L I B O G A K G

---

Today's Bible Reading

December 4

​Today's Bible Reading Plan selections can be found below. If you don't have a Bible with you, just click the references to read each passage online:

Old Testament
Hosea 9-12  —  7.5 minutes
Job 27  —  4.0 minutes

New Testament
John 15:1-8  —  2.0 minutes
Revelation 2:18-29  —  3.0 minutes

Total Average Read Time — 16.5 minutes

This reading plan will make it easy and fun for you to read through the entire Bible this year. Here are a few things to keep in mind:

• Although the plan begins with January, you can begin at any time during the year.
• Each month’s readings are based on 25 days worth of readings, which means you get several free days if you ever fall behind. This makes reaching your goal a lot more possible!
• Each day’s readings will include selections from both the Old and New Testament, reinforcing the incredible unity of the Scriptures. Perhaps most important, you will focus daily on the life of Jesus by reading a portion of one of the Gospels every single day of the year.

May God bless you as you open His precious Word each day, and remember to pray for His guidance in your study. It is our desire that you will become increasingly changed into His likeness by beholding the Lord through His Word.

---

Today's Meditation - Psalms

Psalm 136:1-9
Every verse of this chapter ends with the words “for His mercy endureth for ever.” The Hebrew word chesed is sometimes translated as “lovingkindness” as well as “tender mercies.” The compassion of our God is behind all of His marvelous works. The emphasis of this portion focuses on the creation of the physical and material universe. We are exhorted to “give thanks” to our God “Who alone doeth great wonders.” Just look up to the heavens and observe the sun, moon, and starts – our God created them all, and they all speak of His power and His glory.

1. The admonition to give thanks – verses 1-3
2. The ability of God to do great things – verse 4
3. The acknowledgment of His wisdom – verse 5
4. The acts of creation that speak of His power – verses 6-9

It is good for each of us to take time on a clear night and gaze at the stars – God knows each one of them and names them. His greatness is far beyond our ability to understand, but He is OUR God!
Verse for Meditation:​ Verse 1 – “O give thanks unto the LORD, for He is good: for His mercy endureth forever.”

---

Today's Prayer

“Thank You, Lord, for Your greatness, Your goodness, Your wisdom, Your power, and that no problem of mine is too difficult for You.”

Prayer Center     
     As Christians, we are called to prayer. Please use the resources below to encourage you in your daily prayer time. 

This week's prayer challenge

This week's audio Prayer time

Prayer Promises from God's word

Leave us your prayer requests