Scripture Union Daily Guide 5th May 2026 – No Escape From God’s Judgement
Daily Guide Devotional For Today 5 May 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 5th May 2026 Today’s Devotional
TOPIC: NO ESCAPE FROM GOD’S JUDGEMENT
Opening Prayer
Lord, let the light of your word shine into my life as I meditate on your word.
Bible Text
Jeremiah 49:23-39
Meditation Question
►Q1: 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?
►Q5: Is there any warning for me to heed?
Scripture Union Daily Guide 5th May 2026 – Outline
This passage foretold God’s judgement on four nations. Jeremiah 49:23-27 describe the judgement upon Syria (Damascus, represents the whole nation). God would punish Syria probably because it had allied with others to attack Jerusalem (Isaiah 7:1-5; cf. Amos 1:3-5). Read Jeremiah 49:25 again from different versions. How is Damascus described? Though once famous, and a delight to God, Damascus would be terrified (Jeremiah 49:23-24) because of forthcoming destruction (Jeremiah 49:26-27).
Even those in whom God delights cannot escape His punishment when necessary. Both Kedar and the Kingdoms of Hazor (Jeremiah 49:28-33) were nomadic people who lived in the Arabian desert. They lived very simple lives (Jeremiah 49:29,31) but often raided Israelite territory (Judges 7:12; Judges 8:10). They would also be punished (Jeremiah 49:30,32-33). Read Jeremiah 49:34-39 again.
What can we learn from God’s judgement on Elam? When God decides to judge a people, their greatest strength will be the first to fail. The promise of restoration (Jeremiah 49:39) was fulfilled, in that Susa the capital of Elam became the centre of the Persian Empire (Daniel 8:2; Nehemiah 1:1), and Elamites were present on the day of Pentecost (Acts 2:9,11).
And So
Every word of God will come to pass. Trust Him!
Insight
* Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
Closing Prayer
Dear Lord, thank you for forgiving my sins through the sacrifice of Christ. May I never again attract your judgement upon myself by the way I live.
Prayer of Faith
Offer a prayer of faith in line with Isaiah 53:5
One Year Bible Reading Plan
Psalms 1-2, Psalms 15, Psalms 22-24, Psalms 47, Psalms 68
