Scripture Union Daily Guide 28th April 2026 – Standing Firm In Difficult Times
Daily Guide Devotional For Today 28 April 2026 (Tuesday)
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 28th April 2026 – Today’s Devotional
TOPIC: STANDING FIRM IN DIFFICULT TIMES
Opening Prayer
Oh Lord, grant me spiritual insight into the truth of your word as I study it.
Bible Text
2 Timothy 4:9-22
Meditation Question
►Q2: Is there any example for me to follow or not to follow?
►Q3: Is there any command for me to obey?
Scripture Union Daily Guide 28th April 2026 – Outline
Have you ever felt lonely, betrayed and abandoned? What happened, and how did you handle it? Read 2 Timothy 4:10-15 again. Who were the people Paul mentioned, and what can we learn from their actions, especially Alexander the coppersmith? At this time, Paul was in prison and needed the encouragement of his companions so much, but that was when some of them chose to leave him.
One of them, Demas, left for the wrong reason. He fell in love with the world and forgot his first love for Christ and the gospel. The love of this world and the things of the world will strangulate our love for Christ (Matthew 13:22; 1 John 2:15-17). Paul experienced loneliness, betrayal, and hardship, but instead of being bitter, he trusted God and remained focused on his mission.
Like Paul, sometimes, in our faith journey, we might face abandonment and betrayal. We must lean on God and stand firm on His promises (2 Timothy 4:16-18). He will always send us people like Luke, Timothy, Mark, Priscila, Aquila, Onesiphorus and others that Paul mentioned in this passage. Earlier in their missionary journey, Mark had caused the team to split (Acts 15:36-41). What can we learn from Paul’s final remark about him (2 Timothy 4:11b)?
Insight
* Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
Closing Prayer
Lord, help me to remain faithful and not distracted by the world. When I feel abandoned, remind me that you are with me. Strengthen me to finish well, keeping my eyes on eternity.
Prayer of Faith
Offer a prayer of faith in line with Romans 5:8
One Year Bible Reading Plan
Psalms 81, Psalms 88, Psalms 92-93
