Every Word is a one-minute, Bible-based devotional presented by John Bradshaw, designed to provide a daily dose of spiritual reflection in the midst of a busy schedule.
God hears always. “Pray without ceasing.” - 1 Thessalonians 5:17 (KJV)
The simplest and yet one of the most difficult… “Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; and that He was buried, and that He rose again the third day according to the scriptures.” - 1 Corinthians 15:3-4 (KJV)
Church and state united. “And it waxed great, even to the host of heaven; and it cast down some of the host and of the stars to the ground, and stamped upon them.” - Daniel 8:10 (KJV)
Like Roman ruins… “...came forth a little horn, which waxed exceeding great, toward the south, and toward the east, and toward the pleasant land.” - Daniel 8:9 (KJV)
He died young. “And as I was considering, behold, an he goat came from the west on the face of the whole earth, and touched not the ground: and the goat had a notable horn between his eyes.” - Daniel 8:5 (KJV)
It seemed invincible. “I saw the ram pushing westward, and northward, and southward; so that no beasts might stand before him, neither was there any that could deliver out of his hand; but he did according to his will, and became great.” - Daniel 8:4 (KJV)
It's the Word of God. “In the third year of the reign of king Belshazzar … I saw in a vision; and it came to pass, when I saw, that I was at Shushan in the palace, which is in the province of Elam.” - Daniel 8:1-2 (KJV)
Don't be intimidated. “Gabriel, make this man to understand the vision.” - Daniel 8:16 (KJV)
Smart people trust the Word of God. “I have more understanding than all my teachers, for Your testimonies are my meditation.” - Psalm 119:99 (NKJV)
It was one in 30 million! “I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made.” - Psalm 139:14 (NKJV)
You can be right—and all wrong. “Now I plead with you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment.” - 1 Corinthians 1:10 (NKJV)
Give people the opportunity… “We may eat of the fruit of the trees of the garden.” - Genesis 3:2 (KJV)
Time is short. “Go and tell Hezekiah, ‘Thus says the Lord, the God of David your father: “I have heard your prayer, I have seen your tears; surely I will add to your days fifteen years.”'” - Isaiah 38:5 (NKJV)
It takes no special talent. “Be kind to one another.” - Ephesians 4:32 (NKJV)
God is THAT good! “Now to him who works, the wages are not counted as grace but as debt.” - Romans 4:4 (NKJV)
We'll all be much better off. “Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together…” - Hebrews 10:25 (KJV)
Her dignity was preserved. “He who turns a sinner from the error of his way will save a soul from death and cover a multitude of sins.” - James 5:20 (NKJV)
In every language! “The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth His handywork. Day unto day uttereth speech, and night unto night sheweth knowledge. There is no speech nor language, where their voice is not heard.” - Psalm 19:1-3 (KJV)
What is covering you? “He shall cover you with His feathers, and under His wings you shall take refuge.” - Psalm 91:4 (NKJV)
This shouldn't be an issue. “I know, and am persuaded by the Lord Jesus, that there is nothing unclean of itself: but to him that esteemeth any thing to be unclean, to him it is unclean.” - Romans 14:14 (KJV)
That makes zero sense. “You shall have no other gods before me.” - Exodus 20:3 (NKJV)
They make good sense. “I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage.” - Exodus 20:2 (NKJV)
What place does God occupy in your life? “The Lord is my shepherd.” - Psalm 23:1 (KJV)
We know how that works out. “Oh, that my people would listen to me, that Israel would walk in my ways! I would soon subdue their enemies, and turn my hand against their adversaries.” - Psalm 81:13-14 (NKJV)
“Let's try it your way, then.” “But my people would not heed my voice, and Israel would have none of me. So I gave them over to their own stubborn heart, to walk in their own counsels.” - Psalm 81:11-12 (NKJV)
God is asking you. “I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt; open your mouth wide, and I will fill it.” - Psalm 81:10 (NKJV)
He had to fake his own death. “They were stoned, they were sawn asunder, were tempted, were slain with the sword.” - Hebrews 11:37 (KJV)
Some things are hard to digest. “Let not your heart be troubled.” - John 14:1 (KJV)
It matters how you lead. “We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves. Let every one of us please his neighbor for his good to edification.” - Romans 15:1-2 (KJV)
Prisons of their own making… “The one who comes to me I will by no means cast out.” - John 6:37 (NKJV)
The story may even be true! “For the Lord Himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first.” - 1 Thessalonians 4:16 (KJV)
Never accept anything less. “To the law and to the testimony: if they speak not according to this word,... there is no light in them.” - Isaiah 8:20 (KJV)
You're not going to heaven if… “For the Jews have no dealings with the Samaritans.” - John 4:9 (KJV)
Condemnation hasn't helped anyone. “For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved.” - John 3:17 (NKJV)
The mission was successful. “...spirits of devils, working miracles, which go forth unto the kings of the earth and of the whole world.” - Revelation 16:14 (KJV)
Where is the condemnation? “Who is he who condemns? It is Christ who died, and furthermore is also risen, who is even at the right hand of God, who also makes intercession for us.” - Romans 8:34 (NKJV)
Look for ways to do God's work. “And God has appointed these in the church: first apostles, second prophets, third teachers.” - 1 Corinthians 12:28 (NKJV)
You can only imagine. “O Lord, how manifold are Your works! In wisdom You have made them all. The earth is full of Your possessions.” - Psalm 104:24 (NKJV)
Don't even try it. “Lot dwelled in the cities of the plain, and pitched his tent toward Sodom.” - Genesis 13:12 (KJV)
All you get is the truth. “Your sins are forgiven.” - Luke 7:48 (NKJV)
The good times might not always last. “He who trusts in his riches will fall.” - Proverbs 11:28 (NKJV)
God is calling you. “Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, ‘Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?' Then said I, ‘Here am I; send me.'” - Isaiah 6:8 (KJV)
There's a lot at stake. “For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.” - Romans 8:14 (KJV)
You might do desperate things. “But you are not in the flesh but in the Spirit, if indeed the Spirit of God dwells in you.” - Romans 8:9 (NKJV)
A monster we all must fight… “There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.” - Romans 8:1 (KJV)
“The fault … is not in our stars…” “For He knows our frame; He remembers that we are dust.” - Psalm 103:14 (NKJV)