Scripture Union Daily Guide 1st July 2026 – Wolf in Sheep’s clothing
Daily Guide Devotional For Today 1 July 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 1st July 2026 Today’s Devotional
Topic: Wolf in Sheep’s clothing
Opening Prayer
Lord, I pray that you lead me into your truth as I meditate on your word in Jesus name.
Bible Text
2 Samuel 15:1-18
Meditation Question
►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 1st July 2026 Outline
Absalom is said to be very handsome in physical appearance but was also the craftiest of David’s sons. Notice the tactics he employed to win the hearts of the ordinary Israelites (2 Samuel 15:1-6)? The Bible warns us to beware of false humility as exemplified by Absalom who stood on the road to welcome people and kissed them with ulterior motive. Notice how long it took him to complete his conspiracy against his own father (2 Samuel 15:7).
David again fell to the deceit of Absalom. He did not scrutinize his son’s well-designed request, so he was let lose to travel and finalize his evil act in Hebron (2 Samuel 15:7-8). What are the lessons for us as we consider the requests of our children? See 2 Samuel 15:1-6,7-8,10-12. How horrible David must have felt as he flees in blind panic from his own son, who now seeks to kill him and seize the throne!
And So
Compare David’s panicky reaction (similar to Elijah’s in 1 Kings 19:1-3) with that of Christ (Matthew 26:47-56) and Paul and Silas (Acts 16:22-25). How do you respond to crises, with panic or confident reliance on the Lord?
Closing Prayer
When we have to deal with wolves in sheep clothing, Lord, please teach us to rely on our Good Shepherd.
Prayer of Faith
Offer a prayer of faith in line with
One Year Bible Reading Plan
Obadiah 1; Psalms 82-83
