Scripture Union Daily Guide 17th June 2025: The Dangerous Pursuit of Power
Daily Guide Devotional For Today 17 June 2025 (Tuesday)
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 17th June 2025 Today’s Devotional
Topic: The Dangerous Pursuit of Power
Opening Prayer: Lord, let the light of your word shine into my life as I meditate on your word.
Scripture: Judges 9:1-21
Question(s) For Meditation:
► Q2: Is there any example for me to follow or not to follow?
Scripture Union Daily Guide 17th June 2025 Outline
The book of Judges presents a vivid picture of the tumultuous period in Israel’s history when they were governed by series of judges. However, in Judges 9:1-21, we witness a different kind of leadership emerging—one driven by personal ambition and deceit. Abimelech sought power and kingship through treacherous means. Notice the extent he went to get help for his evil purpose (Judges 9:4). It is not uncommon for people to play the tribal tune to achieve their ambition. This often leads down treacherous paths not grounded in God’s will and righteousness. When the desire for power becomes our sole focus, we risk compromising our values and integrity.
The preservation of Jotham shows God’s wonderful work and commitment to fulfilling His plan and purpose for each person. Notice in Judges 9:7-21, his powerful parable predicting the downfall of Abimelech and the people who supported him. This parable serves as a reminder that unrighteous leadership will inevitably bring destruction and discord. The consequences of pursuing power selfishly and disregarding godly principles may not be immediately apparent, but they will eventually catch up with us.
* Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
Closing Prayer:
Heavenly Father, guard our hearts against the temptation to seek power for personal gain or through unrighteous means.
One Year Bible Reading Guide:
2 Chronicles 16-17; Mark 16.
One Year Bible Reading Guide, Hard Copy Version: Proverbs 25-26
NATIONAL PRAYER BULLETIN 17TH JUNE 2025
PRAYER FOCUS
PREPARED HEARTS
“For Ezra had firmly resolved to study the law of the Lord and to practice it, and to teach His statues and ordinances in Israel”. Ezra 7:10
THANK GOD FOR:
* Calling us and making us priests unto himself • Opportunities given to us to teach his words to others
PRAY FOR:
* Like Ezra, we also will firmly resolve to study the word of the Lord that has been committed unto us with a sincere heart • Grace to also continue to use every available opportunity to teach his statues as approved servants of God
