Scripture Union Daily Guide 7 September 2022 Devotional Message for Wednesday – Woe To Oppressors

Scripture Union Daily Guide 7 September 2022 Devotional for Wednesday

TOPIC: Woe To Oppressors

OPENING PRAYER: My dear heavenly Father, as I study your word, let it be a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path.

SCRIPTURE: Micah 2:1‐13

Scripture Union Daily Guide 7 September 2022 MESSAGE

Although all Israel sinned against the Lord, the leaders, elite, rich and powerful were the major culprits. Their injustice and oppression of the poor roused God’s anger and prompted His judgment. What were their offences (vs.1‐2, 8‐9)? People do evil because they control the power structure and so have the authority to carry out their schemes. Taking land and property from the underprivileged was violation of God’s covenant (Exodus 20:17).

Today, land grabbers and oppressors of the weak are also everywhere. They continue to get rich at the expense of the poor. If woe was pronounced on them in Micah’s day, the same applies today (James 5:1‐6). Compare v.6 with v.11.

These oppressors would not listen to God’s word nor accept correction and rebuke for their sins, rather, they prefer to hear prophets who tell them what they want to hear (2 Timothy 4:3‐4).

In vs.12‐13, there is a sudden shift from judgment to salvation. God’s judgment would not totally destroy the nation, a remnant will be gathered to restore and rebuild the nation. Even in judgment God is still merciful. How does that give you hope for your nation?

Question(s) for Reflection
• Is there any warning for me to heed?

Practice/Word Application
Food for thought: The wicked uses the night to plan evil. The believer uses the night to develop his relationship with the Lord (Psalm 1:2, 63:6; 119:55,148).

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

Scripture Union Daily Guide 7 September 2022 Closing Prayer
• Pray for the oppressed of the society – the widows, orphans, the weak, the poor, etc.

Offer a prayer of faith in line with Psalm 23:6

One Year Bible Reading Plan
Ezekiel 25‐27.

NATIONAL PRAYER BULLETIN

Wed, 07-Sep-2022

PRAYER FOCUS

THE CHURCH OF CHRIST
Pay careful attention to yourselves and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers…
Acts 20:28

THANK GOD FOR:
☀ The body of Christ and the unity we have in SU Nigeria as we labour together in God’ s vineyard.
☀ SU leaders at the Grassroot, Zone, Area, Region and National as they allow themselves to be used of God to lead the union.

PRAY FOR:
☛ Our leaders that they will continue to be in tune with the Master as they lead His flock.
☛ Increased manifestations of the Spirit of God in our ministry as we follow Jesus.
☛ Our leaders as they show exemplary lives in speech, faith and conduct daily and in the fellowship.

PRAY AGAINST:
⚠ Divisions and things that will not stir up the love of God among them.
⚠ Unfaithful walk and work that will eventually destroy the revival we are believing God for.

Scripture Union Daily Guide 7 September 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 7 September 2022