May 22

TODAY'S BIBLE VERSE

And call upon Me in the day of trouble: I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify Me. Psalms 50:15
 
​Memorize this Verse: (Cover the verse text and using just the first letters of each word try to recite the entire passage.)
15. A C U M I T D O T I W D T A T S G M

Notes on the verse:

This is another part of spiritual sacrifice or worship, which is much more acceptable to God than legal sacrifices. Invocation of God includes all parts of religious worship, and particularly designs prayer. As it does here, of which God, and he only, is the object. And which should be performed in faith, in sincerity, and with fervency. And though it should be made at all times, in private and in public, yet more especially should be attended to in a time of affliction. Whether of soul or body, whether of a personal, family, or public kind (James 5:13). And the encouragement to it is;

“I will deliver thee”: That is, out of trouble: as he is able. So faithful is he that hath promised, and will do it. The obligation follows;

“And thou shall glorify me”: By offering praise (Psalm 50:23). Ascribing the glory of the deliverance to God, and serving him in righteousness and true holiness continually.

Verse 15 is the rest of verse 14. He is saying, if you are faithful to me I will be faithful to you. If you truly have your heart stayed upon God and desire to please Him in all that you do, pray and I will answer your prayer. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.

TODAY'S BIBLE READING

May 22
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 18-19  —  8.0 minutes
Psalms 115  —  3.0 minutes

New Testament
Mark 15:16-32  —  3.5 minutes
Galatians 4:21-31  —  2.5 minutes

Total Average Read Time — 17.0 minutes