Scripture Union Daily Guide 10th July 2025: Suffering for the gospel
Daily Guide Devotional For Today 10 July 2025 (Thursday)
Welcome to Scripture Union Daily Guide Devotional today. As you read, study and meditate, may the Lord Almighty reveal His essence to you in Jesus’ Name, Amen!
Scripture Union Daily Guide 10th July 2025: Suffering for the gospel
Topic: Suffering for the gospel
Opening Prayer: As I read through this passage dear Lord, let your word bring transformation to my life.
Scripture: Acts 16:16-24
Question(s) For Meditation:
► Q2: Is there any example for me to follow or not to follow?
► Q5: Is there any warning for me to heed?
Scripture Union Daily Guide 10th July 2025 Outline
It is worth noting that what this demon-possessed slave girl said about Paul and Silas in Acts 16:17 was a fact that could have made them feel popular and proud. Compare Paul’s compassionate response and the slave owners’ greed-driven reaction (Acts 16:18-21). Do you know of similar situations in our day? How was it handled? We must watch against praise singers and the deceit of the devil! There are people who always benefit from the activities of the devil and when such supply is stopped, they become violent and go to any length to destroy.
The crowd joined in the attack of Paul and Silas, and the magistrates maltreated them without trial (Acts 16:22-24)! How does this compare with the justice system in our society today, which is often characterized by unlawful detention and imprisonment? Christian lawyers, magistrates and judges must make the difference in advocating for the vulnerable. Christian warders and all in civil authorities also must seek to do their work with fairness in the fear of God. As Christians, we should be ready to suffer for the sake of the gospel. It is part of our calling (1 Peter 2:21).
What Next:
Take a decision today to be ready to suffer for the gospel if need be.
Closing Prayer:
No matter what suffering you allow to come my way, help me, Lord, to keep trusting in you.
One Year Bible Reading Guide:
2 Kings 19-20; Psalms 65.
One Year Bible Reading Guide, Hard Copy Version: Isaiah 5-8
