Scripture Union Daily Guide 5th March 2025: An Abuse of Power!
Daily Guide Devotional For Today 5 March 2025 (Wednesday)
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 5th March 2025 Today’s Devotional
Topic: An Abuse of Power!
Opening Prayer: Lord, let the light of your word shine into my life as I meditate on your word.
Scripture: Matthew 14:1-12
Question(s) For Meditation:
► Q 1: What does the passage teach about God the Father, or God the Son or God the Holy Spirit?
► Q2: Is there any example for me to follow or not to follow?
Scripture Union Daily Guide 5th March 2025 Outline
King Herod was given authority by the Roman Emperor to rule over Galilee. He used his power to ‘silence’ John the Baptist by killing him. But did that silence his conscience (see Matthew 14:2)? He only has to hear about Jesus and His miracles for his guilty conscience to arise and torment him. Like John the Baptist, we must boldly rebuke and condemn sin (Matthew 14:3-4) no matter whose ‘ox is being gored’! It may result to persecutions, but we must be God’s faithful witness to all.
Many rulers in our nations have abused their power, causing innocent citizens to lose their precious lives. More disheartening is the fact that the family and church are not spared this malaise of abuse of power. How do we respond to the word of God today? Does the “Word” sometime remind us of our foolish acts, cruelty, lusts, and worldly ambitions? It is always good to respond in humble penitence or repentance whenever we remember that we have said or done something wrong.
If you were in Herod’s shoes what would you have done differently (Matthew 14:6-11)?
Meditation:
Reflect on 1 Timothy 2:1-3 on why and how we should pray for those in authority
* Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
Closing Prayer:
Intercede earnestly for all in authority in both the church and the secular world.
One Year Bible Reading Guide:
Numbers 1-2, John 17.
One Year Bible Reading Guide, Hard Copy Version:
Numbers 23-25
NATIONAL PRAYER BULLETIN FOR 5TH MARCH 2025
PRAYER FOCUS
STATE OF YOUNG PEOPLE MINISTRY
They said to me, “Those who survived the exile and are back in the province are in great trouble and disgrace. The wall of Jerusalem is broken down, and its gates have been burned down”. Neh. 1:3
THANK GOD FOR:
* His concern to bring a positive turn around in the lives of today’s youth • Exalting the name of the Lord above the despair and confusion being witnessed • Enlisting and giving us a commission to serve Him by ministering among in and out of school youths
PRAY FOR:
* Renewed burden and positive actions in repairing the broken lives of our numerous young people • Increased consciousness among Pilgrims in addressing the pitiable situation of our young people • All our formations and wings will be stirred up unto positive action in reaching out to and nurturing young people
Faith To Faith Devotional 4th March 2025 – Kenneth Copeland
