Tag: Be Aware

Today’s Daily Bible Verse:

June 11, 2025

Second Chronicles 15:7
Be ye strong therefore, and let not your hands be weak: for your work shall be rewarded.

Verse Context:

This powerful word was spoken by the prophet Azariah to King Asa of Judah during a time of national instability and spiritual reform. God had sent Azariah with a message to encourage Asa as he sought to rid Judah of idolatry and restore true worship. The prophet reminded Asa that although others had forsaken the Lord and faced hardship, those who seek Him will find Him (see 2 Chronicles 15:2). The final word of the message is this verse, a divine reassurance to stay strong, keep working, and not give up.

In this verse, we find a timeless encouragement:
“Be ye strong therefore” — This is a direct call to courage and perseverance. In Hebrew, the word for “strong” here is chazaq (khah-ZAHK), which means to grow firm, to be resolute, to seize hold with confidence.


“Let not your hands be weak” — The phrase paints a picture of someone whose hands are drooping from exhaustion, whose arms are tired from labor. But God says: Do not let weariness cause you to stop. The work is not in vain.


“For your work shall be rewarded” — God promises that faithfulness, even when unseen by others, will be seen and rewarded by Him. In Hebrew, the word for “rewarded” is sakar (sah-KAHR), meaning wages, compensation, or divine repayment.

This verse is especially important for anyone in ministry, parenting, service, or spiritual battle. It declares: Your work matters. God sees it. Keep going.

Broader Context:

Second Chronicles 15 is a chapter of revival. Asa, the king of Judah, had courageously torn down idols and commanded the people to seek the Lord. His reforms faced opposition, and revival is never easy. But in the midst of this, the Lord sent Azariah to remind him that God is with those who are with Him (2 Chronicles 15:2). The chapter recounts Asa’s faithful response: he was strengthened by the prophecy, continued the work, and even entered into a covenant with the people to seek the LORD wholeheartedly.

The entire book of Second Chronicles was written for the post-exilic Jews returning from Babylon. Its purpose was to remind them—and us—that faithful obedience and wholehearted worship of the true God always brings His presence and blessing. This particular verse was meant to encourage weary hands to keep building, keep trusting, and keep walking with the Lord even when it’s hard.

Application:

Appreciating God’s Greatness:

This verse shows that God is not a passive observer but an active rewarder of those who do good in His name. He knows when you’re tired, discouraged, or tempted to quit. And He personally sends words of life; like this one, to strengthen you. It shows His grace, kindness, and intentional encouragement toward His people.

For the Believer:

Sometimes believers feel like their efforts are going unnoticed, whether it’s in ministry, family, prayer, or resisting temptation. But this verse is a heavenly reminder that God sees, and your spiritual persistence will be rewarded. The Lord doesn’t miss a single faithful step. When others forsake Him, when society chooses idols, when your hands tremble from exhaustion, you stay strong. He is watching, and He is working.

Call to Action:
Keep going. Don’t let weariness convince you to quit. Strengthen your hands through prayer, worship, and the Word. Keep teaching, keep parenting, keep serving, keep obeying, keep resisting sin, keep standing for truth. You are not working in vain. You are not fighting alone. Be strong therefore… for your work shall be rewarded.

For the Unbeliever:

To those who haven’t yet turned to the Lord, this verse shows that God rewards those who seek Him. But you cannot expect His reward without first seeking His righteousness. Stop striving for the world’s rewards. They will all pass away. God is calling you to something better; eternal life, peace, purpose, and a reward that cannot fade. But it starts with surrender and repentance. Today is the day to stop laboring for things that do not last and begin serving the One who does.

Final Encouragement:

If you’re tired today, if you’re holding onto faith while feeling like no one sees; God sees. He strengthens the weary. He honors the faithful. This is not the time to let your hands hang low. This is the time to grip the plow, stand in the gap, finish the race. Be strong… for your work shall be rewarded.

Prayer:

Father God, thank You for seeing our efforts even when no one else does. Thank You for the promise that our labor is not in vain. Strengthen the hands that are tired today. Renew courage in the hearts that feel like quitting. Fill us with resolve to press on, to trust You, and to continue doing what is right in Your sight. Help us to work as unto You and not unto man, and remind us each day that You are our rewarder. In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.

Closing:

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TODAY’S DAILY BIBLE VERSE: Be Alert for the False Prophet

June 9,2025

Second Corinthians 11:13–14 For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ. And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light.

VERSE CONTEXT

The Apostle Paul wrote Second Corinthians as both a defense of his apostleship and a pastoral plea to the believers in Corinth not to be swayed by deceivers. By the time we arrive at chapter 11, Paul is warning the church about individuals who pretend to represent Christ but in fact serve the purposes of Satan.

The phrase “false apostles” refers to individuals who claim spiritual authority but do not preach the true gospel. These are not misguided teachers—they are deceitful workers, intentionally leading others away from truth. The Greek word for false here is pseudos, meaning lying, counterfeit, intentionally deceptive. Paul says they are transforming themselves, which means they take on an outward appearance of truth, but it’s all a disguise.

This builds to verse 14: “And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light.” The word marvel means don’t be shocked or amazed. The devil doesn’t show up with horns and a pitchfork—he shows up wearing a suit, smiling, and quoting Scripture out of context. He disguises himself as a bringer of truth, light, and comfort, but his purpose is destruction.

This verse drives home the most important lesson in spiritual discernment: If Satan himself disguises as a messenger of light, then of course his servants will appear as preachers, teachers, authors, influencers, and even worship leaders.

BROADER CONTEXT

Second Corinthians as a whole deals with Paul’s pain over the spiritual condition of the Corinthian church. They had become infatuated with flashy speakers, charismatic personalities, and human wisdom. Chapters 10–13 are often called Paul’s “fool’s speech,” where he uses irony and deep emotion to expose the corruption of false teachers.

Chapter 11 is especially urgent. Paul compares false teachers to the serpent who beguiled Eve (11:3), showing that their danger lies not in open heresy but in subtle perversion of truth. The phrase “another Jesus” (11:4) refers to distorted gospels that may use biblical terms but twist their meanings.

This context mirrors our current age:

  • “Jesus loves you” becomes license for sin.
  • “God wants you to prosper” replaces the call to take up your cross.
  • “Follow your heart” is packaged as spiritual wisdom, even though Jeremiah 17:9 says “The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it?”

Paul exposes the danger of spiritual naivety. He wants the church to grow up, sharpen their discernment, and recognize that not all who claim to speak for God are from God.

APPLICATION

Appreciating God’s Greatness

God has not left us defenseless. He has given us His Word, the sword of the Spirit (Ephesians 6:17), so that we can discern truth from error. His greatness is seen in the clarity and authority of Scripture. The more we know His Word, the less likely we are to be deceived by the devil’s disguises.

For the Believer

Stay vigilant. We are in a spiritual battlefield, not a playground.
Jesus warned in Matthew 7:15, “Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.”


Call to Action:

Test every sermon. Evaluate every Christian book. Question every so-called “Christian influencer” on social media. Compare every doctrine to the whole counsel of God’s Word. If it doesn’t align with Scripture—reject it, no matter how nice it sounds.

Examples of today’s false teachings include:

  • Women preaching in pulpits, contrary to 1 Timothy 2:12.
  • Churches that affirm sin in the name of love.
  • Prosperity gospel teaching that turns God into a genie.
  • Universalism, which denies hell and undermines Christ’s atonement.
  • Legalistic groups teaching salvation by works rather than grace.

For the Unbeliever

False teachers are not just deceiving Christians, they are also keeping unbelievers in chains by giving them a false sense of salvation or peace. If you’ve been told that being a good person is enough, or that all paths lead to God, you’ve been lied to. Jesus said in John 14:6: “I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.”

Turn away from man-made religion, emotional hype, and twisted doctrines. Turn to Jesus Christ alone. He is the Truth, and He is the only one who can set you free from sin and deception.

FINAL ENCOURAGEMENT

God’s people must walk in the light, but never be blind to the enemy’s schemes. The devil doesn’t mind if you go to church, read the Bible, or say Christian things, as long as you never repent, never obey, and never actually know Jesus. Be wise. Be watchful. Be grounded in the truth, and the truth will keep you from falling.

PRAYER

Heavenly Father,
We thank You for Your truth that guards our hearts and minds in this age of deception. Help us to recognize false teachings, no matter how sweetly they’re packaged. Give us discernment, Lord, and a hunger for Your pure Word. Protect our children from the lies of Satan, and strengthen Your church to stand boldly on the truth of Scripture. We ask for courage to speak the truth in love, wisdom to avoid error, and a heart that delights in You alone. In Jesus’ mighty name we pray, Amen.

CLOSING

If you’ve found these daily verses encouraging, enlightening, or fruitful, please consider helping us spread the truth and light of God’s Word by subscribing to the blog and YouTube channels and liking and following the Facebook page. Most of all, share Believers of Biblical Truth and our links with others who may need the sermons and daily teachings just as much as we do.

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Shalom Shalom.