Scripture Union Daily Guide 3rd August 2026 – You have forsaken your first love
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Scripture Union Daily Guide 3rd August 2026 – You have forsaken your first love
Daily Guide Devotional For Today 3 August 2026 (Monday)
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 3rd August 2026 Today’s Devotional
Topic: You have forsaken your first love
Bible Text
Revelation 2:1-7
Questions for meditation
►Q2: Is there any example for me to follow or not to follow?
►Q4: Is there any promise for me to believe or hope for?
Scripture Union Daily Guide 3rd August 2026 Outline
The angel here refers to the messenger or the minister of the church. We are reminded that Jesus is in the church (Revelation 2:1) and sees all that goes on (Revelation 2:2). We have here an example of commendation before correction, unless there is really nothing to commend. They were known for hard work as against the laziness of many today. They persevered in the face of hardship and persecution. They did not give in to discouragement.
Their maturity was also seen in the way they dealt with wicked men, which probably included the false apostles (Revelation 2:2-3). All these hold great lessons for us. See Revelation 2:6 for another commendation on their rejection of heresy.
Notice however, the major trespass the Lord holds against them and for which He reprimands them (Revelation 2:4). Compare with the Lord’s demand for wholehearted love (Matthew 22:37,38) and Paul’s conclusion in 1 Corinthians 13:13. What makes us lose the passion with which we first enjoyed our newfound faith and love for the Lord? Is it familiarity, compromise, pressures of life or sin?
Whatever the reason, losing our first love for our Saviour hurts Him deeply. There are three steps to restoration here: remember, repent, and do (Revelation 2:5). Ponder over these. Failure to repent leads to judgment and punishment (Revelation 2:5b). The one who takes heed to the word of God and thus overcomes will enjoy that perfect and eternal fellowship with God (Revelation 2:7).
Offer a prayer
Offer a prayer of faith in line with
Closing Prayer
Ask the Lord for the grace to retain your glowing days of zeal for Him.
Bible Reading Plan
2 Chronicles 32-33
