May 5

TODAY'S BIBLE VERSE

It is God that girdeth me with strength, and maketh my way perfect. Psalms 18:32
 
​Memorize this Verse: (Cover the verse text and using just the first letters of each word try to recite the entire passage.)
​32. I I G T G M W S A M M W P

Notes on verse:

For battle (as in Psalm 18:39), with strength of body and fortitude of mind. Both which are from the Lord, and were in David. And were acknowledged by him as bestowed on him by the Lord. And which confirms what he had before said of him. Or with spiritual strength, with strength in his soul, against sin, Satan, and the world. And to do the will and work of God. Saints are girded by the Lord with the whole armor of God, and among the rest with the girdle of truth. And are prepared and ready to every good work (see 1 Sam. 2:4). Hannah’s song is referred to (in 2 Sam. 22:33), the words are, “God is my strength and power”. They are true of Christ, the man of God’s right hand, whom He promised to strengthen, and whom He has made strong for himself (Psalm 80:17).

“And maketh my way perfect”: Or safe, or prosperous. God removed every impediment and obstacle out of his way, and made it plain and easy, as Jarchi observes. And succeeded him, and gave him victory over his enemies. This has been verified in Christ, who has conquered sin, Satan, the world, death, and the grave. For this is not to be understood of the way and course of David’s life and conversation, which was not perfect and unspotted. But had many blemishes and imperfections in it, which he often owns, confesses, and bewails.

I would suggest that you read (Ephesians 6:11), to truly understand the help of the Lord. All of the items that the soldier in Ephesians was to wear were things God would have to give the soldier. The Israelites learned firsthand how easy it was to lose a battle when God was not with them. If the Ark of the Covenant went before them, on orders from God, they won the battle. If it were a battle of their own making, they lost. God will make our way perfect if we stay in His way and not our own.

TODAY'S BIBLE READING

May 5
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
1 Samuel 11-13  —  8.0 minutes
Psalms 99  —  2.0 minutes

New Testament
Mark 11:1-11  —  3.0 minutes
2 Corinthians 4  —  4.5 minutes

Total Average Read Time — 17.5 minutes