Scripture Union Daily Guide 31 March 2023 | Devotional

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Today’s Topic: Guard Your Heart Above All Else

Opening Prayer: Dear Lord, grant me understanding and illumination as I ponder on your word in Jesus name.

Question(s) for Reflection
• Q 2: Is there any example for me to follow or not to follow?

Outline For Scripture Union Daily Guide 31 March 2023

While the Passover, a joyful celebrations and reminder of God’s mighty deliverance of Israel from bondage in Egypt, which is also symbolic of what the Messiah was to do for them, was going on; the Jewish leaders and the chief Priests were planning how to arrest Jesus and put Him to death. What does this tell us about these leaders and their religion?

The heart of the un-regenerate is full of evil and poison (Jeremiah 17:9)? Satan has blinded the eyes of the un-regenerated people such that anything spiritual is foolishness to them (1 Corinthians 2:14).

Thank God, there are many like Mary who will sacrifice anything to show their love and appreciation for the great salvation and deliverance our Lord has achieved for us. No wonder the commendation of the Lord in v.9 but notice how she was criticised (vs.4-5). Were they truly concerned for the poor (see John 12:4-6 and cf. vs.10-11)? Many may not appreciate your good works, but Jesus does.

Practice/Word Application
So What? What will you do with Jesus today? Will you serve Him in appreciation of all He has done for you like Mary or are you planning how to destroy God’s work, like the Jewish leaders or make merchandise of the Gospel, like Judas? The choice is yours, but choices have consequences.

• Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?

Closing Prayer
My Lord, may I never be a part of any evil plan against your kingdom but to always be a vessel of your blessings to humanity.

NATIONAL PRAYER BULLETIN

PRAYER FOCUS: NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYING AND FASTING
KEPT BY GRACE
But He said to me, “my grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness. – 2Corinthians 12:9

THANK GOD FOR:
► The grace of God that has kept us, our family, the fellowship, church and nation.
► The goodness, favour and mercy of God that provided for us and our family despite the situation of the country.

PRAY FOR:
► Those personal needs that we are still believing God for.
► Spiritual fervour and strength to serve Him better in the coming month.
► Boldness to bear witness in word and action as we testify of His goodness.
► Increased devotion to God, His church, the Fellowship and to our family in the coming month.

PRAY AGAINST:
► Against lack of humility that will not make us accept correction where we failed this month.
► All forms of tiredness both physical and spiritual that will keep us away from faith in the coming month.

National Day of Prayer And Fasting
Today is National Day of Prayer & Fasting.
Be part of it.

Offer a prayer of faith in line with Genesis 35:11

One Year Bible Reading Plan
Deuteronomy 14, 15, Psalms 38, Acts 23