Today's Verse: Proverbs 10:28 (KJV)

Wednesday, October 28, 2020

The hope of the righteous shall be gladness: but the expectation of the wicked shall perish.
— Proverbs 10:28 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...

Good news! When we seek righteousness, justice, holiness, mercy, and godliness, our future is full of joy. Don't let the darkness around you steal away the glorious dawn of joy that even now has begun to appear.

My Prayer...

Father, please forgive me for the times I've grown depressed and melancholy over the condition of my world and culture. Thank you, dear Father, for the promise of victory and of glorious blessings that lie ahead. Please help me keep my eyes on your victory. In Jesus' name. Amen.

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Illustration of Proverbs 10:28 (KJV) — The hope of the righteous shall be gladness: but the expectation of the wicked shall perish.

About This Devotional

Today's Verse is a free daily devotional that includes a Bible verse, thought and prayer.

The Thoughts and Prayer on Today's Verse are written by Phil Ware.

All scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION. © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by International Bible Society. Used by permission of Zondervan Publishing House.

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