Scripture Union Daily Guide 9th May 2026 – God’s Justice And Faithfulness
Daily Guide Devotional For Today 9 May 2026 (Friday)
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 9th May 2026 Today’s Devotional
TOPIC: GOD’S JUSTICE AND FAITHFULNESS
Opening Prayer
Dear Lord, I pray that you sanctify my spirit, soul and body as I read your word in Jesus name.
Bible Text
Jeremiah 51:1-24
Meditation Question
►Q1: What does the passage teach about God the Father, or God the Son or God the Holy Spirit?
►Q4: Is there any promise for me to believe or hope for?
►Q7: What truth is God revealing to me in this passage?
Scripture Union Daily Guide 9th May 2026 – Outline
God reassures Israel and Judah that, though they were being disciplined for their sins, He had not forsaken them (Jeremiah 51:5). To secure their deliverance, He would raise “the spirit of a destroyer” against Babylon who would decimate it (Jeremiah 51:1-4,11-14). We should be encouraged to know that, because of His faithfulness, God may punish us for our sins, He will not abandon us to the will of our enemies, and He would bring divine justice upon our oppressors at the right time.
Babylon once a world-power and an instrument of God’s judgement on other nations (Jeremiah 51:7,20-23) faced irreversible destruction (Jeremiah 51:8-9) for what it did against Zion and God’s Temple (Jeremiah 51:11,24; cf. Psalms 74:4-8). But God’s people would be vindicated (Jeremiah 51:10) and they will see God’s vengeance over their enemy (Jeremiah 51:24).
Note how worthless and undependable Babylon’s idols are in comparison to the God of Israel (Jeremiah 51:15-19). What does this teach us about whom and what we trust? Read Jeremiah 51:6 again. What are the Israelites expected to do in order not to partake in Babylon’s punishment, and how does this apply to us today (cf. 2 Corinthians 6:17-18; Revelation 18:4-5)?
And So
Trust in God’s faithfulness, walk in His ways and hope in His unfailing promises.
Insight
* Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
Closing Prayer
Lord Jesus, thank you for your faithfulness and love towards me, even when I do not deserve it. Help me not to defile myself with contaminations of the world.
Prayer of Faith
Offer a prayer of faith in line with Deuteronomy 8:18
Prayer for the Week
Pray for those who have backslidden, that God will restore them in mercy. Pray that they will remember where they have fallen and in humility return to God for grace. Pray for brethren not to give up on them, but show love to bring them back.
One Year Bible Reading Plan
2 Samuel 8-9; 1 Chronicles 18
