November 20

TODAY'S BIBLE VERSE

In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. 1 Thessalonians 5:18

​Memorize this Verse: (Cover the verse text and using just the first letters of each word try to recite the entire passage.)
​18. I E T G T F T I T W O G I C J C Y

Notes on verse:

“Give thanks”: Thanklessness is a trait of unbelievers (Rom. 1:21; 2 Tim. 3:1-5). “This is God’s will” (includes verses 16-17).

“In every” event or circumstance (thing), the Christian is to “give thanks” to God for the good He can bring out of the event, even should the event be unpleasant. The constant attitude of prayer (mentioned in verse 17), will help the believer to maintain gratitude in the face of adversity.

Notice that even the bad things that happen to us, are the will of God for that moment. Troubles come to teach us to lean more on Jesus. Every problem that we overcome through faith in Him, makes us stronger than we were before. Knowing all of this, how can we do less than to praise Him in all things and at all times.

TODAY'S BIBLE READING

November 20

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
Daniel 1-2  —  7.5 minutes
Job 18  —  3.5 minutes

New Testament
John 12:20-36  —  4.0 minutes
1 John 5:13-21  —  2.5 minutes

Total Average Read Time — 17.5 minutes