Daily Guide 10th December 2023 | Scripture Union Devotional
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Today’s Topic: No, to human regulations
Opening Prayer: Dear Lord, may the entrance of your word bring light and life to all I will do today.
SCRIPTURE: Colossians 2:16 – 23
Question(s) for Reflection
• Q 5: Is there any warning for me to heed?
Outline For Scripture Union Daily Guide 10 December 2023
In today’s passage, we see a wrong focus on self-piety and man-made rules to define spirituality. We are warned against such false teachings that focus on dos and don’ts, what to eat or drink, what to wear, etc. These are only shadows of the reality (vs.16-17). It is not surprising that today, the church is still not exempt from such teachings and rules.
Paul cautions the brethren to beware of such doctrines. Sometimes those false teachings sound good and very philosophical but how does Paul see their state (v.19)? When we listen to such people who have lost their connection with the Head and come along with them, they lead us astray. While we do not seek to throw away the moral laws and regulations that are in God’s word, we have the freedom in Christ to enjoy the gift of salvation (compare vs.20-23 with Galatians 4:9-12 and Isaiah 64:6).
Practice/Word Application
And so? The simple fact is that salvation from start to finish is by grace and grace alone, received through faith (Ephesians 2:8,9). Are you in any way trying to add your good deeds to it?
• Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
Closing Prayer
Thank you Lord, that Christ is the substance and reality of our faith and that in Him, we have been freed from slavery to sin.
Offer a prayer of faith in line with Zephaniah 3:17
One-Year Bible Reading Plan
James 1, 2; Proverbs 30.
NATIONAL PRAYER BULLETIN FOR 10TH DECEMBER 2023
PRAYER FOCUS: BRETHREN’S HEALTH
“I am the Lord that heals you” Ex. 15:26
THANK GOD FOR:
►Keeping us in good health
►The covenant of healing in His Word, for by His stripes, we have been healed.
PRAY FOR:
► For those who are sick among us to be healed
►To Rebuke the devourer in every way he is attacking our health.
