Scripture Union Daily Guide 30th April 2026 – When The Helper Becomes Helpless
Daily Guide Devotional For Today 30 April 2026 (Thursday)
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 30th April 2026 – Today’s Devotional
TOPIC: WHEN THE HELPER BECOMES HELPLESS
Opening Prayer
As I read through this passage dear Lord, let your word bring transformation to my life.
Bible Text
Jeremiah 46:13-28
Meditation Question
â–ºQ1: What does the passage teach about God the Father, or God the Son or God the Holy Spirit?
â–ºQ5: Is there any warning for me to heed?
Scripture Union Daily Guide 30th April 2026 – Oultine
God warned the Jews not to go to Egypt (Jeremiah 42:9-16) but they went in defiance of God’s instruction (Jeremiah 43:1-7). They thought they would escape from God’s judgement in Egypt. However, while in Egypt, God, through Jeremiah, announced to them that Pharaoh and all Egypt, all the gods of Egypt and all those who rely on Pharaoh would be handed over to Nebuchadnezzar (Jeremiah 46:13-14; cf. Ezekiel 29:17-20). God’s judgement on Egypt will be total, from the North (Jeremiah 46:19) to the South (Jeremiah 46:25).
In what ways do we behave as the Jews today? We need to be careful of whom we trust, especially in difficult times. When God rises to judge evil, there will be no hiding place. Even the one you rely upon to help you will become helpless. Read Jeremiah 46:20-24 again and observe how helpless Egypt would be. They will not be able to withstand the Babylonian army (Jeremiah 46:18,23,24). Why? See Jeremiah 46:15 and Isaiah 19:1-4.
Read Jeremiah 46:26b-28 again. What do these verses teach us about God? It is comforting to know that God may discipline us for our sins, but He will not destroy us.
Insight
* Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
Closing Prayer
Dear Lord, help me to put my total trust in you. Help me never to seek help from people and places that are under your judgement.
Prayer of Faith
Offer a prayer of faith in line with Luke 10:9
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