Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20250723

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Today is a beautiful day, because, “And the word of the Lord came to Zechariah, saying, ‘Thus says the Lord of hosts, Render true judgments, show kindness and mercy to one another, do not oppress the widow, the fatherless, the sojourner, or the poor, and let none of you devise evil against another in your … Read more

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20250722

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Today is a beautiful day, because God instructs Zechariah to tell Joshua (the son of Jehozadak) that Jesus will rule as Priest and King, “And say to him, “Thus says the Lord of hosts, ‘Behold, the man whose name is the Branch: for he shall branch out from his place, and he shall build the … Read more

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20250721

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Today is a beautiful day, because an angel of the LORD interpreted Zechariah’s vision, “This is the word of the Lord to Zerubbabel: ‘Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit, says the Lord of hosts. Who are you, O great mountain? Before Zerubbabel you shall become a plain. And he shall bring … Read more

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20250714

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Today is a beautiful day, because God had Joshua re-clothed into priestly garb and foretells of the Messiah who brings peace, “And the angel of the Lord solemnly assured Joshua, ‘Thus says the Lord of hosts: If you will walk in my ways and keep my charge, then you shall rule my house and have … Read more

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20250711

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Today is a beautiful day, because “Therefore say to them, Thus declares the LORD of hosts: Return to me, says the LORD of hosts, and I will return to you, says the LORD of hosts.” (Zechariah 1:3 ESV) Thus says the LORD. #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20250709

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Today is a beautiful day, because God encouraged those who rebuilt the temple, “My Spirit remains in your midst. Fear not. For thus says the Lord of hosts: ‘Yet once more, in a little while, I will shake the heavens and the earth and the sea and the dry land. And I will shake all … Read more

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20250708

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Today is a beautiful day, because God promises restoration, “‘At that time I will bring you in, at the time when I gather you together; for I will make you renowned and praised among all the peoples of the earth, when I restore your fortunes before your eyes,’ says the LORD.” (Zephaniah 3:20 ESV) Thus … Read more

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20250707

Today is a beautiful day, because “Thus says the Lord God: Enough, O princes of Israel! Put away violence and oppression, and execute justice and righteousness. Cease your evictions of my people, declares the Lord God. You shall have just balances, a just ephah, and a just bath.” (Ezekiel 45: 9-19 ESV) Thus says the … Read more

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20250704

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Today is a beautiful day, because God reiterates His promise to restore His people for His name’s sake, “Therefore thus says the Lord God: Now I will restore the fortunes of Jacob and have mercy on the whole house of Israel, and I will be jealous for my holy name.” (Ezekiel 39:25 ESV) Thus says … Read more

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20250702

Today is a beautiful day, because God bringing to life a valley of dry bones is a picture of revival of our spirits from death to life through the Word of God and the blood of Jesus, “Then he said to me, ‘Prophesy over these bones, and say to them, O dry bones, hear the … Read more