May 18

TODAY'S BIBLE VERSE

And He said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. 2 Corinthians 12:9
 
​Memorize this Verse: (Cover the verse text and using just the first letters of each word try to recite the entire passage.)
​9. A H S U M M G I S F T F M S I M P I W M G T W I R G I M I T T P O C M R U M

Notes on verse:

We must not question this answer from God. For some reason, Paul could minister better with the infirmity, than he could without it. Since Paul had this weakness, he was very aware that his strength was in Christ. It would be perfectly obvious to everyone Paul ministered to, that Paul’s power was in God. God ministered through Paul.

The present tense of the verb translated “is sufficient” reveals the constant availability of divine grace. God would not remove the thorn, as Paul had requested, but would continually supply him with grace to endure it.

“My strength is made perfect in weakness” shows that the weaker the human instrument, the more clearly God’s grace shines forth.

TODAY'S BIBLE READING

May 18
Today's Bible Reading Plan selections can be found below. If you don't have a Bible with you, just click the references to read each passage online:

Old Testament
2 Samuel 11-12  —  8.0 minutes
Psalms 111  —  2.0 minutes

New Testament
Mark 14:43-52  —  2.0 minutes
Galatians 2  —  6.0 minutes

Total Average Read Time — 18.0 minutes