Daily. Bible. Reading.

May 11 - 15

The main text for Sunday will be based on 1 Peter 5:10. When we are suffering, we often feel as though our pain will never end. In comparison with eternity, Peter gives us the wider perspective that our suffering will last only “a little while.”

Monday: 1 Peter 5:10

Upon reading this verse, what specific words speak to you? While some of Peter’s readers would be strengthened and delivered in their own lifetime, others would be released from their suffering through death. Pray to the God of all grace and thank him for his presently eternal promises. 

Tuesday: 2 Corinthians 4:17

Our troubles should not diminish our faith or disillusion us. We should realize that there is a purpose in our suffering. Problems, trials and human limitations are beneficial to us, by giving God the opportunity to demonstrate his power. Ask the Lord to help change your perspective to see your troubles as benefits. 

Wednesday: Zechariah 10:12

Here are precious promises to the people of God, which look to the state of the Jews, and even to the latter days of the church. Those whom Christ redeemed by his blood, God will gather by his grace. God himself will be their strength. Think of someone you know who is weakened in their faith and pray for them right now.

Thursday: James 1:2-4

We can’t really know the depth of our character until we see how we react under pressure. God wants to make us mature and complete, not to keep us from all pain. Instead of complaining about our struggles, we should see them as opportunities for growth. Ask God to give you the strength to endure. Then be patient. God will not leave you alone with your problems; he will stay close and help you grow. 

Friday: Revelation 21:4 

This verse serves as a cornerstone of Christian hope, promising that all brokenness will be healed and marks, not only, the passing of ‘the former things’ (the broken, sinful world) but also the beginning of a perfectly restored creation bringing eternal hope to the weary believer.  Open up the church prayer list you received earlier this week in an email and pray through it.