Scripture Union Daily Guide 22 September 2025: Why do the wicked prosper?
Daily Guide Devotional For Today 22nd September 2025 (Monday)
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 22 September 2025 Outline
Topic: Why do the wicked prosper?
Opening Prayer
As I read through this passage dear Lord, let your word bring transformation to my life.
Bible Text
Job 21:1-34
Meditation Question
► Q 1: What does the passage teach about God the Father, or God the Son or God the Holy Spirit?
► Q7: What truth is God revealing to me in this passage?
Scripture Union Daily Guide 22 September 2025 Outline
Job continued to respond to the misguided accusations of his friends. He felt frustrated that they could not understand him. He was not complaining to man but to God, whom he felt was unjust (Job 21:1-4). He acknowledged that the wicked would eventually be punished (Job 21:30; Jude 13), but pointed out that, in reality, many evildoers seem to live comfortable lives, untouched by misfortune, and have “befitting burials.” This made him to question the wisdom and justice of God. Read Job 21:7-12 and note how Job described the good lives of some wicked people even when they do not acknowledge God (Job 21:13-16).
We also see dishonest and corrupt government officials, politicians and even religious leaders amass wealth and power, and succeeding, seemingly without any consequence. Fraudulent people prosper while honest citizens often suffer. The vulnerable are exploited while the perpetrators seem to evade justice. All these can make us, like Job, to ask questions. While we might not see immediate justice, we can trust in God’s ultimate justice and live with integrity even in the face of apparent inequality and injustice and continue to advocate for righteousness and fairness in our society.
And So
That God doesn’t always punish the wicked immediately does not mean that wickedness has no grave consequences Ecclesiastes 8:11. Judgement is withheld only to give time to repent. God decides when to punish the wicked but ultimately nobody can quibble with God`s judgement.
Insight
* Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
Closing Prayer
Dear heavenly Father, help me to trust in Your perfect wisdom and justice, even when I do not fully understand the reason behind what You do.
Prayer of Faith
Offer a prayer of faith in line with Acts 10:38
One Year Bible Reading Plan
Isaiah 40-41; Job 10; Psalms 119:73-88.
One Year Bible Reading Plan – Hard Copy version: Zechariah 10-14
NATIONAL PRAYER BULLETIN 22ND SEPTEMBER 2025
PRAYER FOCUS
MATURED SINGLES
“I am the Almighty God. Obey me and always do what is right”. Gen. 17:1
THANK GOD FOR:
* Being the Almighty God. Who cannot lie nor say what he cannot do. • The courage given to his children against the shame and humiliation associated with one marrying late.
PRAY FOR:
* God to give our matured brethren grace to judge God faithful always, and wait on Him still, no matter what. • Grace to continue to love and serve God faithfully.
PRAY AGAINST:
* Ethnic biases, or any form of hindrance standing on the way of their miracle.
