Daily Guide 13 January 2024 || Scripture Union Devotional
Scripture Union Daily Guide 13 January 2024 (Saturday)
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TODAY’S TOPIC: JESUS HEALS
Opening Prayer: Dear Lord, I pray that you sanctify my spirit, soul and body as I read your word in Jesus name.
SCRIPTURE: JOHN 4:43-54
Question(s) for Reflection
• Q 1: What does the passage teach about God the Father, or God the Son or God the Holy Spirit?
Outline For Scripture Union Daily Guide 13 January 2024
Jesus had left Judea for Galilee. His journey was interrupted by a very fruitful ministry at the Samaritan town of Sychar. Despite the “abundant harvest”, Jesus left and moved to Galilee, but away from His hometown where He may not even be acknowledged (v.44). What can we learn from Jesus’ attitude to ministry and success?
He was welcomed by the Galileans. Why? See v.46. If Jesus came to your home today, will He be welcomed because you seek some miracle or because you have made Him Lord of your life and home?
The Capernaum official whose son was critically ill (vs.46b–47) moved from being a miracle seeker (v.48) to a firm believer, along with his household (v.53). How did this come about? Read v.50. Note that the miracle followed his faith, not the other way round (cf. Mark 16:17). The ruler believed Jesus’ word and left to return home without Jesus. What a great example of taking Jesus at His word.
Practice/Word Application
So? Don’t run after signs and wonders. They will follow your faith in Christ.
• Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
Closing Prayer
May I, dear Lord, never doubt but believe that you will do what you have said.
Prayer for the week
• Lord, visit your saints. • Pray against unbelief, ignorance, spiritual blindness which rob us of the privileges God has for us
Offer a prayer of faith in line with Genesis 17:2
One-Year Bible Reading Plan
Daily Bible Reading Plan: Day 13 – Job 35-37
NATIONAL PRAYER BULLETIN FOR 13TH JANUARY 2024
