Scripture Union Daily Guide 26th November 2023 (Sunday Devotional)
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Today’s Topic: The God of Restoration
Opening Prayer: Lord, I pray that you lead me into your truth as I meditate on your word in Jesus name.
SCRIPTURE: Isaiah 30:19-33
Question(s) for Reflection
• Q 1: What does the passage teach about God the Father, or God the Son or God the Holy Spirit
• Q 4: Is there any promise for me to believe or hope for?
Outline For Scripture Union Daily Guide 26th November 2023
Our God is merciful and gracious. When He punishes His people, He does so to correct them so that they may repent; and then He will restore them. God’s anger is for a moment, but His favour is for life (Psalm 30:5). In this passage, God has made wonderful promises to the children of Israel. Check them out in vs.18-21. We all need guidance and clear direction as we pass through this crooked world and God has promised us guidance in v.21.
In vs.23-26, God promises rain for “the seed you sow in the ground and the food that comes from the land will be rich and plentiful”. God is not only interested in our spiritual well-being, but also in meeting our physical needs. When we are restored to the Lord, we will enjoy both physical and spiritual benefits from Him.
In contrast to these promises, there is God’s judgment and punishment for those who do evil. Vs.27-33 show how displeased God is with Assyria and other nations for their evil deeds. As we rejoice in God’s promises and provision for us, we must take heed not to displease Him by joining evil people.
• Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
Closing Prayer
Meditate on v.21 and pray for grace to always be attentive to God’s direction.
Offer a prayer of faith in line with Psalms 6:2
One Year Bible Reading Plan
2 Corinthians 12, 13; Psalms 129, 130.
NATIONAL PRAYER BULLETIN FOR 26TH NOVEMBER 2023
PRAYER FOCUS: THOSE WHO MOURN IN ZION
To console those who mourn in Zion, To give them beauty for ashes, The oil of joy for mourning, The garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness… Isaiah 61:3
THANK GOD FOR:
►Keeping our brethren who have lost loved ones.
►His protection, provision and care, in Spite of what they are passing through.
PRAY FOR:
►Grace to sustain their faith as they keep looking and clinging to the cross
► God will rekindle the zeal to stand up and continue the race.
PRAY AGAINST:
►Every form of discouragement and feeling of abandonment
