Scripture Union Daily Guide 25 November 2024: A Message For All Ages
Daily Guide Devotional For Today 25th November 2024 (Monday)
TOPIC: A MESSAGE FOR ALL AGES
OPENING PRAYER: Dear Lord, I pray that you sanctify my spirit, soul and body as I read your word in Jesus name.
SCRIPTURE: 1 JOHN 2:12-17
Question(s) for Reflection
* Q3: Is there any command for me to obey?
* Q5: Is there any warning for me to heed?
Scripture Union Daily Guide 25 November 2024 Outline:
John was writing to believers of all ages and various experiences in the faith (vs.12-14). The three categories – children, fathers and young men – could refer respectively to new believers in Christ (sins forgiven), the more mature in the faith (had known the Father) and the young but vibrant in the faith (had overcome the evil one). What three things are particularly noteworthy in the young men (v.14b)? How can these contribute to your daily victory?
Notice the central message of the Apostle (vs.15-17) – “Love not the world”! The believer is warned against the cravings and desires prevalent in the world. What are these cravings? Lust of the flesh – sensuality – giving heed to the inner desires to satisfy one’s flesh;
lust of the eyes – materialism – craving after material possession (1 Timothy 6:9-10) and
the pride of life – ostentation – being obsessed with one’s status and achievements. These tendencies may stare you in the face today. As Christians, we must not allow ourselves to become affected by the evil attitudes and behaviour of unbelievers among whom we live (1 Peter 4:1-2). Whatever we have here and now will soon be gone. Be contented with whatever God gives you and reject all offers from satan.
For Further Study
For further study: Compare and contrast the temptations of Adam and Eve’ (Genesis 3:6) and Jesus (Luke 4:1-13) in the three areas of lust. See also the warnings in Matthew 16:26; Colossians 3:2 and James 4:4.
* Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
Closing Prayer
I need your grace and strength, dear Lord, to overcome the world and its lust.
Offer a prayer of faith in line with Psalms 84:11
One-Year Bible Reading Plan
Daily Bible Reading Plan: Day 330- Acts 17
NATIONAL PRAYER BULLETIN 25 NOVEMBER 2024
PRAYER FOCUS
SU NATIONAL PROGRAMS
…Whatever he says to you, do it. John 2:5 NASB
THANK GOD FOR:
‣ Making His will and purpose known to our leaders even in writing the 2025 National program.
PRAY FOR:
‣ Leaders and members will live in total obedience in adhering to divine instruction for the remaining part of 2024 and in 2025.
PRAY AGAINST:
‣ The spirit of rebellion to divine order.
Bible Verse with Daily Prayer 24 November 2024
