Scripture Union Daily Guide 2 November 2023 | Devotional
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Today’s Topic: A sign of shamefulness
Opening Prayer: Oh Lord, grant me divine guidance as I read and meditate on your word in Jesus name.
SCRIPTURE: Isaiah 20:1-6
Question(s) for Reflection
• Q 5: Is there any warning for me to heed?
Outline For Scripture Union Daily Guide 2 November 2023
The background to v.1 is that Ashdod was one of the five main cities of the Philistines. To appreciate the setting, identify the other cities (you may search for the cities on the internet). It was a stronghold and key in capturing Egypt. Why do you think God handed Ashdod over to the king of Assyria?
For three years, God asked prophet Isaiah to walk undignified without his cloak and barefoot on the streets of Jerusalem as a sign of the humiliation that would befall the captives of Egypt and the exiles of Ethiopia or the Cushites (vs.2-4).
Though somewhat shameful and humiliating, Isaiah did according to God’s instruction. How many of us today are ready to be humiliated because of our faith in Jesus Christ?
Judah was hoping that if it joined forces with Egypt and Ethiopia, they would be able to withstand the Assyrians. The sign of Isaiah was to warn them not to put their trust in any man, however powerful he may appear to be (vs.5-6).
Practice/Word Application
What next? In the time of great affliction and despair, to where or whom do you turn? Pray that you will always turn to God as your only salvation whatever your challenge may be.
• Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
Offer a prayer of faith in line with Psalms 33:12
One-Year Bible Reading Plan
Psalms 100‐102; Proverbs 8.
NATIONAL PRAYER BULLETIN FOR 2ND NOVEMBER 2023
PRAYER FOCUS: WISDOM AND DISCRETION
Discretion will preserve you; Understanding will keep you. Proverbs 2:11
THANK GOD FOR:
►The promise to give anyone who asks for wisdom, liberally
PRAY FOR:
►An endowment of wisdom, understanding and discretion
►Grace to know, what to do, how to do, and what can and should be done
PRAY AGAINST:
►Foolishness
