Scripture Union Daily Guide 1st May 2026 – The sword of God’s judgment
Daily Guide Devotional For Today 1 May 2026 (Friday)
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 May 2026 Today’s Devotional
Topic: The sword of God’s judgment
Opening Prayer
As I read through this passage dear Lord, let your word bring transformation to my life.
Bible Text:
Jeremiah 47:1–7
Meditation Question
Q.1 – What does the passage teach about God the Father, or God the Son or God the Holy Spirit?
Q.2 – Is there any example for me to follow or not to follow?
Q.7 – What truth is God revealing to me in this passage?
Scripture Union Daily Guide 1st May 2026 – Outline
The Philistines were a sworn enemy of Judah but at this time, it seems they had formed an alliance against Babylon, a common enemy. However, Philistia will be destroyed alongside Judah by Babylon, God’s instrument of judgement.
Read vs. 2–5 again and take note of the overwhelming and distressing nature of God’s judgement. V.2 is a picture of the invading Babylonian army, who would overrun and destroy Philistia together with their allies, Tyre and Sidon (v.4; cf. Amos 1:6–8; Zephaniah 2:4–5). V.3 sounds like the experience of people in some parts of Africa, where wars have continued unabated for years.
Imagine a situation where parents are so distressed and exhausted that they are unable to help their children. When God’s judgement is unleashed, no human efforts or courage can help to bear it (v.5b; Hebrews 10:31). Only God’s mercy will avail (Isaiah 64:4). What can we learn from Jeremiah in v.6?
We should feel pity and intercede for God’s mercy on people who are suffering. God does not judge because He wants to, He judges because He has to (v.7).
And so? Never think of God as weak or soft because of His love. Our God is a consuming fire!
Prayer: Pray that God will be merciful to us and give us succour from sufferings we have brought upon ourselves because of our sins.
A YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
(DAY 121): 2 Samuel 5; 1 Chronicles 11–12
