Scripture Union Daily Guide 6 June 2022 – Death and Burial of Sarah

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Topic: Death and Burial of Sarah

Opening Prayer: Dear Lord, I pray that you order my steps today through your word as I meditate on it.

Scripture: Genesis 23:1‐20

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

Scripture Union Daily Guide 6 June 2022 MESSAGE

Losing a spouse is always a difficult moment no matter the number of years one has been in marriage. Consider Abraham’s state after the death of his wife, Sarah (vs.1‐2). Observe the high regard with which the surrounding people held Abraham (vs.6,14). Despite his advanced age (about 137 years old), notice his humility (vs.7,12).

How did this godly attitude help build respect for him before the people? Abraham was clearly a contented person. He offered to pay the full price for a burial site despite the free offer (vs.4,8,9,13,16), and ensured proper witnessing and documentation (vs.17‐20). Why would you think these were necessary?

He knew his limits and disadvantages and took precautions (v.4). Often, heirs reclaim land after a father’s death. Conflict over land has caused much tension and destruction, even wars, among relatives, communities and nations.

If only we could be prudent as Abraham! Note that God had promised Abraham all along that he would inherit all of Canaan. However, he waited to take his blessings slowly, even if it required buying one field or cave at a time.

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

Closing Prayer
• Lord, please help me to live as a pilgrim in this world as I look forward to eternity with you.

Offer a prayer of faith in line with Exodus 1:20 ‐ 21

One Year Bible Reading Plan
1 Chronicles 18, 19; Mark 5.

NATIONAL PRAYER BULLETIN

Mon, 06-Jun-2022

PRAYER FOCUS

THE PLAN OF GOD
And we know that for those who love God, all things work together for good… Romans 8:28

THANK GOD FOR:
› He has plan and purpose for each of us His children.
› The unique gift, and talent, He has bestowed on each of us.

PRAY FOR:
› Deliberate programmes to be drawn by our SU leaders to encourage the rich diversity and uniqueness in our children and youths.
› Encouragement and early guidance for our young ones to pray God find out the Will and plan of God for their lives.
› Grace to stand firm in the Lord so that all His plans and purposes for our live will be achieved.

PRAY AGAINST:
∷ Impatience that will make one keep running around thinking God is not coming quick.
∷ Not waiting for God’s instruction and teaching and taking one’s eyes away from God.

Scripture Union Daily Guide 6 June 2022. Scripture Union is an international, interdenominational, evangelical Christian organization. It was founded in 1867, and works in partnership with individuals and churches across the world. The organization’s stated aim is to use the Bible to inspire children, young people and adults to know God. Scripture Union Daily Guide 6 June 2022.