Daily Bible Reading – May 2020 God’s Life-Giving Word of FaithNäide

  

May 19

Introduction

Paul says that God’s message is available for all to receive and experience. He says that those who don’t see it are lost in the darkness of this world. Yet God’s light is able to cast out darkness and shine in our hearts. He compares those with the knowledge of God to clay pots to show that God alone has supreme power. 

Today’s Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7

We who have this spiritual treasure are like common clay pots, in order to show that the supreme power belongs to God, not to us. 

Today’s Reading 

2 Corinthians 4:1-15

Reflect

Paul uses the image of a clay pot to describe Christ’s followers. What does he mean by this comparison? What other object or image might be used to describe Christ’s followers? In what ways do you share the knowledge of God’s glory?

Pray

Holy One, all the glory and power and honor belong to you. We are often troubled, but not crushed; sometimes in doubt, but never in despair; there are many enemies, but we are never without a friend; and though badly hurt at times, we are not destroyed. Thank you for the ways in which you sustain us throughout our days. Amen.

Prayer Concern

Those engaged in making pottery

Tomorrow’s Reading

2 Corinthians 4:16—5:10: Paul describes living by faith.