Scripture Union Daily Guide 1 May 2024 – Excel In This Grace of Giving
Daily Guide Devotional For Today 1st May 2024 (Wednesday)
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TOPIC: EXCEL IN THIS GRACE OF GIVING
OPENING PRAYER: Oh Lord, fill me with the power of the Holy Ghost as I study your word.
SCRIPTURE: 2 CORINTHIANS 8:1-15
Question(s) for Reflection
* Q2: Is there any example for me to follow or not to follow?
* Q7: What truth is God revealing to me in this passage?
Scripture Union Daily Guide 1 April 2024 OUTLINE
Paul testified about “the grace that God has given the Macedonian churches” (vs. 1, 6, 7, 9). Notice how this grace is described in v.2. The choice of carefully selected phrases like “very severe trial”, “overflowing joy”, “extreme poverty”, “rich generosity” clearly explain why Paul sees this as evidence of the grace of God. How else can anyone explain the incredible generosity and joy despite their many afflictions and extreme poverty! How does this encourage you as a worthy Christian example for your personal, family or church life today?
Read vs.3-5 carefully again and discover five exemplary practices of rich kingdom generosity from the Macedonian churches. They were spontaneous in identifying and meeting the needs of fellow believers and gave far beyond their abilities (v.3). Paul related the grace of rich generosity (v.2) directly with the “grace of our Lord Jesus Christ” (v.9). Jesus gave us the best example in giving. In which areas of your life does this divine exchange encourage your faith in this season of your life? The apostolic church exhibited this grace (Acts 2:44-45; 4:32-37).
The Church of God today needs this grace of God for rich generosity. No one is too poor to give, and there is none too rich to be exploited in the house of God. If a Christian finds that giving is burdensome and less spontaneous, then this grace of God is lacking and needs to be urgently sought.
Practice/Word Application
So what? Meditate on 2 Corinthians 8:7 and turn this into prayer.
* Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
Offer a prayer of faith in line with John 15:9
“As the Father hath loved me, so have I loved you: continue ye in my love.”
One-Year Bible Reading Plan
Daily Bible Reading Plan: Day 122 – Psalm 133
NATIONAL PRAYER BULLETIN MAY 1, 2024
PRAYER FOCUS
PROJECTS IN THE MINISTRY
‘For thou art great, and does wondrous things: thou art God alone’. Psalms . 86: 10
THANK GOD FOR:
* The work of SU Ministry throughout the Regions.
* Being our ever present God and helper.
PRAY FOR:
* Speedy completion of all outstanding projects in the Regions.
* Availability of funds for the Ministry’s projects.
* God to prove Himself our God concerning the completion of Camp of Hope, Benin.
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