Daily Bible Reading— May 2025, God's Strengthening Word: Trusting in God’s Promises预览

Introduction

2 Samuel 22:1–30: Today’s reading is the first half of David’s victory song. He compares God to a fortress, a shield, a place of protection, and more. He praises God for saving him from his enemies and recounts a dramatic narrative of danger and rescue.

Today’s Key Verse: 2 Samuel 22:2

The LORD is my protector; he is my strong fortress.

Reflect

David’s victory song, one of the oldest major poems in the Hebrew Scriptures, is also collected in a slightly different form in Psalm 18. In verses 2–4, how does David describe God? In verses 21–25, David seems to indicate that he thought the LORD supported him because he was innocent by God’s standards and because he obeyed the LORD. What are your thoughts about what he says in these verses?

Pray

Mighty God, you are my protector, my strong fortress, and my savior. You are my defender and shield and my place of safety. I praise you and thank you for the ways in which you protect and care for me. Amen.

Tomorrow’s Reading

2 Samuel 22:31–51: David continues his prayer to God.