Day 151 · May 31

A devotional for today

Today’s readings

• Old Testament: 2 SAMUEL 17:1-29
• New Testament: JOHN 19:23-42
• Psalm: PSALM 119:129-152
• Proverb: PROVERBS 16:12-13

Old Testament

David is preserved as competing counsel unfolds, and God frustrates the plan that would have destroyed him.

New Testament

Jesus completes His work on the cross, dies, and is buried with care by Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus.

Psalm

God's words give light and sustain the psalmist through distress.

Proverb

Righteous rule rejects wickedness and values truthful speech.

Discover

May ends at the cross. Human kings are preserved for a time; Jesus gives His life willingly. His saving work is finished, and the story is moving toward resurrection witness and the Spirit-empowered church.

Reflect

What does 'It is finished' free me from trying to earn or prove?

Fellowship

Share one sentence of gratitude for the cross.

Prayer

Lord Jesus, thank You for finishing the work I could never accomplish. Let my life rest in Your grace and belong fully to You. Amen.

Live

Stop trying to earn what Jesus has already given by grace.