Scripture Union Daily Guide 14th April 2025: He wept bitterly!
Daily Guide Devotional For Today 14 April 2025 (Monday)
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 14th April 2025 Today’s Devotional
Topic: He wept bitterly!
Opening Prayer: Dear Lord, make me more like you through the power of your word as I meditate on it.
Scripture: Matthew 26:69-75
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 14th April 2025 Outline
That Peter followed Jesus, even at a distance and sat with the servants to see how things would unfold, shows how determined he was to remain loyal to His Master. But determination alone is not enough. The confrontation of the servant girl was an opportunity for him to show his zeal and loyalty, but his outright denials (thrice), show the weakness of human effort in the face of personal danger (Matthew 26:58,69-71).
Do we also deny Jesus today? Why? Fear is the main reason for denying Jesus. We are afraid of dying, losing our jobs, our rights and privileges or being branded anti-social, etc. Notice, however, Peter’s immediate response when the cock crowed (Matthew 26:75). Whenever we fail our Lord, the ‘cock’ of our conscience also crows in our hearts. When that happens, what do we do? Do we remember the words of Jesus? Are we sober and do we promptly repent like Peter?
In Mark 16:7, the angel at the tomb told the women to tell Christ’s disciples “and Peter” that he would meet them in Galilee. What a compassionate Lord? We are assured of His love and forgiveness even when we make the mistake of denying Him, provided we repent.
* Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
Closing Prayer:
Our Father is willing to forgive and restore us if we truly repent (1 John 2:9). Thank Him for this.
One Year Bible Reading Guide:
Joshua 7-8, Ephesians 3.
One Year Bible Reading Guide, Hard Copy Version:
1 Samuel 21-24
NATIONAL PRAYER BULLETIN FOR 14TH APRIL 2025
PRAYER FOCUS
MY HOPE IS BUILT ON CHRIST
Therefore, my heart is glad, and my whole being rejoices; my flesh also shall rest in hope. Psalm 16:9
THANK GOD FOR:
* Being our shelter and hiding place in the time of storm • Being able to trust in His loving care
PRAY FOR:
* Encouragement and refreshment of our souls as we continue in faith, prayers and fellowship with God and man • Grace to deliberately put our trust in the Lord as our only hope
