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.

We're just getting started. “It is written, 'Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.'” - Matthew 4:4 (NKJV)

A mess can be hard to clean up. “The blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanses us from all sin.” - 1 John 1:7 (NKJV)

People were not enthusiastic. “The kingdoms of this world are become the kingdoms of our Lord, and of His Christ; and He shall reign for ever and ever.” - Revelation 11:15 (KJV)

Thirty-nine people would not have died. “Our friend Lazarus sleeps.” - John 11:11 (NKJV)

He had a brain tumor at 10 years old. “All things work together for good to them that love God.” - Romans 8:28 (KJV)

There's a preparation taking place. “All the world wondered after [or followed] the beast.” - Revelation 13:3 (KJV)

War no more! “They shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more.” - Isaiah 2:4 (KJV)

Forty-six million dollars a year guaranteed! “Where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.” - Matthew 6:21 (KJV)

Maybe more Christians could dare a little. “...that utterance may be given to me, that I may open my mouth boldly to make known the mystery of the gospel.” - Ephesians 6:19 (NKJV)

You might wonder. “For God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through Him might be saved.” - John 3:17 (KJV)

Some things don't change. “I am the Lord, I change not.” - Malachi 3:6 (KJV)

Have real courage today. “...slew two lionlike men of Moab: he went down also and slew a lion in the midst of a pit in time of snow.” - 2 Samuel 23:20 (KJV)

“I knew this would catch up with me someday.” “The gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.” - Romans 6:23 (KJV)

You may be a saint. “The just shall live by faith.” - Romans 1:17 (KJV)

Nuclear energy is being reconsidered. “O wretched man that I am! Who shall deliver me from the body of this death?” - Romans 7:24 (KJV)

It's a sign of the times. “Many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall be increased.” - Daniel 12:4 (KJV)

God will give you peace when you most need it. “Where do the conflicts and where do the quarrels among you come from? Is it not from this, from your passions that battle inside you?” - James 4:1 (NET)

The airliner that disappeared… “And I saw thrones, and they sat upon them, and judgment was given unto them.” - Revelation 20:4 (KJV)

God's work is going to get done. “The things which happened unto me have fallen out rather unto the furtherance of the gospel.” - Philippians 1:12 (KJV)

People matter. “And may the Lord make you increase and abound in love to one another and to all.” - 1 Thessalonians 3:12 (NKJV)

He does, and He will. “When you pray, say: ‘Our Father in heaven.'” - Luke 11:2 (NKJV)

The whole furor was manufactured. “Hypocrite! First remove the plank from your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother's eye.” - Matthew 7:5 (NKJV)

You wouldn't expect that. “The wages of sin is death.” - Romans 6:23 (KJV)

Her legs were amputated. “He shall see of the travail of His soul, and shall be satisfied: by His knowledge shall my righteous Servant justify many; for He shall bear their iniquities.” - Isaiah 53:11 (KJV)

You won't lose your life. “Cry aloud, spare not, lift up thy voice like a trumpet, and shew my people their transgression, and the house of Jacob their sins.” - Isaiah 58:1 (KJV)

A national covenant was signed in Edinburgh. “He causes all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and slave, to receive a mark on their right hand or on their foreheads.” - Revelation 13:16 (NKJV)

Of course, it is not. “Take, eat: this is my body, which is broken for you: this do in remembrance of me.” - 1 Corinthians 11:24 (KJV)

There's a massive attack coming. “And all that dwell upon the earth shall worship him, whose names are not written in the book of life of the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world.” - Revelation 13:8 (KJV)

He said she was 161 years old. “Lying lips are abomination to the Lord: but they that deal truly are His delight.” - Proverbs 12:22 (KJV)

He succeeded by the skin of his teeth. “For God shall bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing, whether it be good, or whether it be evil.” - Ecclesiastes 12:14 (KJV)

We're accustomed to bad news. “There shall be no more death.” - Revelation 21:4 (KJV)

Let God do it, and He will. “If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.” - 2 Corinthians 5:17 (NKJV)

John Glenn wasn't on vacation. “You have made the heavens and the earth by Your great power and outstretched arm. There is nothing too hard for You.” - Jeremiah 32:17 (NKJV)

A volcano appeared before his eyes! “The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament shows His handiwork.” - Psalm 19:1 (NKJV)

That's the end of the discussion. “Whatsoever things are true,… honest,… just,… pure,… lovely,… [and] of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.” - Philippians 4:8 (KJV)

Thankfully, I was not there. “The angel of the Lord encamps all around those who fear Him, and delivers them.” - Psalm 34:7 (NKJV)

Thousands were baptized. “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations.” - Matthew 28:19 (KJV)

Tutankhamen's tomb unsealed… “For this we say to you by the word of the Lord, that we who are alive and remain until the coming of the Lord will by no means precede those who are asleep.” - 1 Thessalonians 4:15 (NKJV)

Followers, not settlers… “But the path of the just is like the shining sun, that shines ever brighter unto the perfect day.” - Proverbs 4:18 (NKJV)

Others have been killed. “To him who strikes you on the one cheek, offer the other also.” - Luke 6:29 (NKJV)

It was very controversial. “Therefore I say to you, her sins, which are many, are forgiven.” - Luke 7:47 (NKJV)

Keep praying. “For you have need of endurance, so that after you have done the will of God, you may receive the promise.” - Hebrews 10:36 (NKJV)

There's nothing as important. “Now all things are of God, who has reconciled us to Himself through Jesus Christ, and has given us the ministry of reconciliation.” - 2 Corinthians 5:18 (NKJV)

It was a questionable career choice. “God has chosen the weak things of the world to put to shame the things which are mighty.” - 1 Corinthians 1:27 (NKJV)

Stadiums that are now decaying… “...a great hail out of heaven, every stone about the weight of a talent.” - Revelation 16:21 (KJV)

It was a radical rescue. “...the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world.” - Revelation 13:8 (KJV)