06/15/2026
Today's Bible Reading: Joshua 22; Isaiah 27:1-28:13; Mark 12:18-27; 2 Corinthians 12:1-10
Today's Highlighted Passage (2 Corinthians 12:7-10): So to keep me from becoming conceited because of the surpassing greatness of the revelations, a thorn was given me in the flesh, a messenger of Satan to harass me, to keep me from becoming conceited. Three times I pleaded with the Lord about this, that it should leave me. But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me. For the sake of Christ, then, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities. For when I am weak, then I am strong.
Daily Pastoral Reflection: Our weaknesses are often a strength to the gospel, not a barrier to sharing it. When we are weak and do not have the strength to go on, it is only through the power of Christ that we can go on. Paul recognized this truth with a physical pain. But each of us is weak in some area. Instead of using our weakness as an excuse, may we give it over to God, allow Him to strengthen us through Christ for His glory, and see what amazing things He will do in and through us.
Tomorrow's Bible Reading: Joshua 23:1-24:28; Isaiah 28:14-29:24; Mark 12:28-37; 2 Corinthians 12:11-21