Daily Guide 14th December 2023 | Scripture Union Devotional
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Today’s Topic: Prayer and fellowship: The bond of brotherhood
Opening Prayer: Sanctify my life dear Lord as I study your word in Jesus name.
SCRIPTURE: Colossians 4:2-18
Question(s) for Reflection
• Q 2: Is there any example for me to follow or not to follow?
• Q 7: What truth is God revealing to me in this passage?
Outline For Scripture Union Daily Guide 14 December 2023
As we come to the end of the book, Paul gives final admonition to his readers. The various forms of relationships that have grown among the people are reflected here. Compare vs.7-11 with Acts 19:29; 12:12; 20:4; Philemon 10. Even as brethren, it is okay to disagree sometimes but more importantly to sort out our differences and still be able to continue the relationship. Paul and Mark parted ways earlier (Acts 15:37-39) but now Paul highly recommends him (compare 2 Timothy 4:11).
Notice Paul’s advice to Archippus in v.17. It is important not just to finish the race but to do so faithfully both as a believer and a worker in God’s service. Demas (v.14) failed that test unfortunately (2 Timothy 4:10), a warning to us.
All Paul’s counsel in this letter may not yield the desired result if we do not obey the charge to pray, be watchful and thankful. Paul clearly stresses this in vs.3-5. How often do we pray for our missionaries on the field and church leaders? Prayer is the glue that binds all the desires, instructions, and relationships together. Learn from the way Epaphras exemplifies this in vs.12-13.
Practice/Word Application
Thought: Do you have a prayer list/diary? What does it look like?
• Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
Closing Prayer
Pray for missionaries, church leaders and workers around you.
Offer a prayer of faith in line with Psalms 102:17
One Year Bible Reading Plan
2 Peter 1; Psalms 131, 132.
NATIONAL PRAYER BULLETIN FOR 14TH DECEMBER 2023
PRAYER FOCUS: JUSTICE IN OUR NATION
He will judge the world in justice and rule the nations with fairness. Psalm 9:8
THANK GOD FOR:
►For being our God, a righteous and just King.
PRAY FOR:
►The hand of God be stretched into the Judiciary at all levels in this Nation, and bring a shaking.
►The fear of God will come upon our judges and law officers, that they might uphold justice in all places and at all times.
►The confidence of the citizenry in our judicial system will be restored, and there will be equity in our land.
