Scripture Union Daily Guide 29 November 2022 | Devotional
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Today’s Topic: A short history of Jotham
Opening Prayer: Dear Lord, I request that you help me to encounter you as I meditate on your word.
Scripture: 2 Chronicles 27: 1‐9
Question(s) for Reflection
• Is there any example for me to follow or not to follow?
• Is there any command for me to obey?
• Is there any warning for me to heed?
Other Daily Devotionals You Can Read Today:
- John Hagee Devotional 28 November 2022 – Monday
- Creflo Dollar Devotional 28 November 2022 (Monday)
- November 28, 2022 Your Daily Bible Verse for Monday
Today’s Outline For Scripture Union Daily Guide 29 November 2022
In just nine verses, so much has been said about Jotham, thus: ? He did what was right in the eyes of the Lord (V.2) ? He renovated sections of the temple of the Lord (v.3) ? He expanded his grandeur by building cities, forts and towers (v.4) ? He conquered the Ammonites (v.5) ? He grew very rich (v.5) V.6 explains the foundation of his success, power and prosperity: he walked steadfastly before the Lord his God.
Reflect on that for a moment. It is always a fact that God honours those who walk faithfully before Him (see Deuteronomy 10:12). Notice that the people did not come alongside their king (v.2b). It is not always the case that a leader carries the people in his direction. Corrupt culture, which sometimes is handed down generations through socialization, can cut across successive leadership eras. But that is not a license for the leader(s) to embrace it. Jotham is a good example of a leader who remained godly in a culture of ungodliness.
Practice/Word Application
For further action: identify leaders – whether Christian, political, community or otherwise – who appear committed to walk in the ways of the Lord. Pray for them every week.
• Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
Closing Prayer
• Lord, help me to live a fulfilled life according to your will.
Offer a prayer of faith in line with
John 12:26; Colossians 1, 2; Proverbs 19
