Scripture Union Daily Guide 18th February 2026 — The Cost of Following Christ
Daily Guide Devotional For Today 18 February 2026 (Wednesday)
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 18th February 2026 — Today’s Devotional
TOPIC: THE COST OF FOLLOWING CHRIST
Bible Text
Luke 9:18-27
Meditation Question
►Q1: 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 18th February 2026 — Outline
“As He was alone praying” (Luke 9:18a), shows prayer as the Master’s way of life (Luke 6:12; Luke 11:1; Mark 1:35). How does this lifestyle challenge you (Luke 18:1)?
Notice the two crucial questions Jesus posed to His disciples in Luke 9:18b,20a. The first has to do with the other people’s opinion and knowledge about Jesus while the other addresses our personal opinion and knowledge of Christ. Knowing about Jesus and knowing Him are different issues. Many people, like the crowd, are speculating about who Jesus is (Luke 9:19, cf. Luke 9:7-8).
Notice Peter’s answer (Luke 9:20b; cf. Matthew 16:16). How did Peter receive such a revelation? (See Matthew 16:17). Have you received and accepted God’s revelation of Jesus as the Messiah and Son of the living God? Why did Jesus ask His disciples not to tell anybody about this? Half knowledge is dangerous.
Read Luke 9:22 again. What does this say about the Messiahship of Jesus? It is on this nature of His Messiahship that He calls us His disciples to follow in His steps, by being willing to endure any and every kind of suffering for His sake and God’s glory (Luke 9:23-24). In Luke 9:22, Jesus was very sure of His suffering, death and resurrection as He was also very certain of His Second Coming (Luke 9:26). What challenge does His Second Coming throw at us (Luke 9:26-27)?
Insight
* Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
Closing Prayer
Lord Jesus, teach me to pray and help me to carry my cross daily.
Prayer of Faith
Offer a prayer of faith in line with Psalms 18:2
One Year Bible Reading Plan
Leviticus 16-18
Prayer Bulletin For Wednesday 18th February 2026
PRAYER FOCUS
AREA SCHOOLS IMPLEMENTATION COMMITTEES (ASIC)
Happy is the man that finds wisdom, and the man that gets understanding. Prov.3:13
THANK GOD FOR:
•Their commitment to the vision of the ministry as they pilot the affairs of the school ministry in their respective Areas.
•Their sacrifices in ensuring the success of the school work.
PRAY FOR:
•Wisdom in addressing the dynamic changes of the realities in our schools. •Grace on ASIC for effective planning and execution of the school programmes.
•Greater vision for them for the work.
