Daily Guide 18 January 2024 || Scripture Union Devotional
Scripture Union Daily Guide 18 January 2024 (Thursday)
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TODAY’S TOPIC: SEEK THAT WHICH ENDURES
Opening Prayer: Let me know more of you today dear Lord as I meditate on your word.
SCRIPTURE: JOHN 6:16-27
Question(s) for Reflection
• Q 1: What does the passage teach about God the Father, or God the Son or God the Holy Spirit?
• Q3: Is there any command for me to obey?
Outline For Scripture Union Daily Guide 18 January 2024
The parallel passage in Mark (6:45-52) confirms that the disciples were directed to go on this journey by Jesus. The fact that we are doing God’s will does not debar us from facing the challenges of life. Often the challenges come because we are keenly serving God. See Job 1:6-12. However, we can be assured that the Lord never forsakes His children. Nothing we are going through is beyond His knowledge. He sees us in our difficult situations and will take the right action at the right time. God’s message to us remains the same, “don’t be afraid.”
Notice the purpose of miracles in v.27. Many today continue to rush after those things that give only temporary satisfaction and last for just a little while. Our pulpits are full of prosperity messages that focus people’s attention on the goodies they can get here and now. We fail to help people seek that which satisfies their spiritual hunger and thirst as they look up to Jesus and believe in Him. Why do you seek Jesus?
• Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
Closing Prayer
Turn Matthew 6:33 into your prayers for today.
Offer a prayer of faith in line with John 12:26
One-Year Bible Reading Plan
Daily Bible Reading Plan: Day 18 – Genesis 19-21
