NCV, The Devotional Bible Quotes

“When life is good, enjoy it. But when life is hard, remember:
God gives good times and hard times, and no one knows what tomorrow will bring. (Ecclesiastes 7:14, New Century Version)”
― Anonymous, The Devotional Bible: Experiencing the Heart of Jesus: New Century Version

“Earthly fears are no fears at all. All the mystery is revealed. The final destination is guaranteed. Answer the big question of eternity, and the little questions of life fall into perspective.”
― Max Lucado, NCV, The Devotional Bible: Experiencing The Heart of Jesus

“the same way, you should be a light for other people. Live so that they will see the good things you do and will praise your Father in heaven.”
― Max Lucado, NCV, The Devotional Bible: Experiencing The Heart of Jesus

“6Do not worry about anything, but pray and ask God for everything you need, always giving thanks. 7And God’s peace, which is so great we cannot understand it, will keep your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.”
― Max Lucado, NCV, The Devotional Bible: Experiencing The Heart of Jesus

“Human wisdom tells us to get as much as we can, believe only what we can see, enjoy pleasure, and avoid pain. God’s wisdom tells us to give all we can, believe what we can’t see, enjoy service, and expect persecution. See that your life reflects the difference.”
― Anonymous, NCV, The Devotional Bible: Experiencing The Heart of Jesus

“Ponder this the next time your world goes from calm to chaos… . Jesus knows how you feel.”
― Max Lucado, NCV, The Devotional Bible: Experiencing The Heart of Jesus

“Observation Being a disciple of Christ requires humility, commitment, and servanthood.”
― Anonymous, NCV, The Devotional Bible: Experiencing The Heart of Jesus

“Search, and you will find,”
― Anonymous, NCV, The Devotional Bible: Experiencing The Heart of Jesus

“What is the work of God? Accepting people. Loving before judging. Caring before condemning. Look before you label. (From”
― Anonymous, NCV, The Devotional Bible: Experiencing The Heart of Jesus

“When a potter bakes a pot, he checks its solidity by pulling it out of the oven and thumping it. If it “sings” it’s ready. If it “thuds,” it’s placed back in the oven. The character of a person is also checked by thumping. Been thumped lately?”
― Anonymous, The Devotional Bible: Experiencing The Heart of Jesus

“God was given eyebrows, elbows, two kidneys, and a spleen. He stretched against the walls and floated in the amniotic fluids of his mother. God had come near… . The hands that first held him were unmanicured, calloused, and dirty. No silk. No ivory. No hype. No party. No hoopla. Were it not for the shepherds, there would have been no reception. And were it not for a group of star-gazers, there would have been no gifts… . For thirty-three years he would feel everything you and I have ever felt. He felt weak. He grew weary. He was afraid of failure. He was susceptible to wooing women. He got colds, burped, and had body odor. His feelings got hurt. His feet got tired. And his head ached. To think of Jesus in such a light is—well, it seems almost irreverent, doesn’t it? It’s not something we like to do; it’s uncomfortable. It is much easier to keep the humanity out of the incarnation. He’s easier to stomach that way… .”
― Anonymous, The Devotional Bible: Experiencing The Heart of Jesus

“Don’t settle for one-night stands in the arms of a stranger. Be obsessed with your wedding date. Guard against forgetfulness. Be intolerant of memory lapses. Write yourself notes. Memorize verses. Do whatever you need to do to remember. “ Aim at what is in heaven. Think only about the things in heaven” (Colossians 3:1–2).You are engaged to royalty, and your Prince is coming to take you home.”
― Max Lucado, NCV, The Devotional Bible: Experiencing The Heart of Jesus

“God is angry at the evil that ruins his children. The question is not, “How dare a loving God be angry?” but rather, “How could a loving God feel anything less?”
― Max Lucado, NCV, The Devotional Bible: Experiencing The Heart of Jesus

“God doesn’t get angry because he doesn’t get his way. He gets angry because disobedience always results in self-destruction. What kind of father sits by and watches his child hurt himself?”
― Max Lucado, NCV, The Devotional Bible: Experiencing The Heart of Jesus

“Before presenting the grace of God,we must understand the wrath of God.”
― Max Lucado, NCV, The Devotional Bible: Experiencing The Heart of Jesus

“31Do not be bitter or angry or mad. Never shout angrily or say things to hurt others. Never do anything evil. 32Be kind and loving to each other, and forgive each other just as God forgave you in Christ.”
― Max Lucado, NCV, The Devotional Bible: Experiencing The Heart of Jesus

“If today starts to get hectic, take five minutes to be alone with God. If your work gets interrupted, ask God for patience to deal with the interruption and for endurance to finish the task.”
― Max Lucado, NCV, The Devotional Bible: Experiencing The Heart of Jesus