Scripture Union Daily Guide 16 April 2024 – How Are You Known?
Daily Guide Devotional For Today 16th April 2024 (Tuesday)
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TOPIC: HOW ARE YOU KNOWN?
OPENING PRAYER: Lord, I pray that you lead me into your truth as I meditate on your word in Jesus name.
SCRIPTURE: ISAIAH 48:1-11
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?
Scripture Union Daily Guide 16 APRIL 2024 OUTLINE
Observe here the hypocritical profession which many of the Jews made of religion and their relation to God. It is interesting to also note how high their profession of religion soared (vs.1,2). They profess with their lips a belief in the God of Israel but do not confess their sin. They identify themselves with the holy city, but they are not holy. They lean on the God of Israel, but they are not godly. We must equally understand that the fact that we have a Christian heritage does not necessarily make us part of the Christian faith. We must seek after a personal relationship with God.
The captivity of Israel was the punishment of their iniquity. It is true they were very corrupt and ill disposed, but God would himself refine them, and make them fit for mercy. The challenges we go through are all meant to bring us to a point where we can appreciate God’s grace and mercies upon our life and His power to refine us, like silver till all the dross is separated (vs.9-11, see also Psalm 119:119).
Practice/Word Application
And so: What, if anything, do you want to change in order to honestly call upon the Lord in “truth and righteousness?” (v.1).
* Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
Closing Prayer
O God, grant me the grace that I will not lead a rebellious life that may impact negatively on others and hinder your blessings upon my life.
Offer a prayer of faith in line with Ephesians 1:3 ‐ 4
3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ: 4 According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love:
One Year Bible Reading Plan
Daily Bible Reading Plan: Day 107 – 1 Samuel 25-27
NATIONAL PRAYER BULLETIN APRIL 16, 2024
PRAYER FOCUS
NEW COUNCIL MEMBERS ORIENTATION (18TH – 21ST APRIL)
Be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord.
1 Thessalonians 15:58
THANK GOD FOR:
* The grace and privilege to work in God’s vineyard
* The lives of all those who have become Council members, by virtue of their election or appointment
PRAY FOR:
* Journey mercies for all participants
* The purpose of this orientation will be fulfilled in the lives of all
* Every member will leave the programme with new vision, renewed zeal, and fresh unction to function in their various areas of calling
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