Scripture Union Daily Guide 5th October 2022 Devotional Message for Wednesday– God’s glory Filled the Temple

Scripture Union Daily Guide 5th October 2022 Devotional for Wednesday

TOPIC: God’s glory Filled the Temple

OPENING PRAYER: Oh Lord, grant me divine guidance as I read and meditate on your word in Jesus name.

TODAY’S SCRIPTURE: 2 Chronicles 5:1‐14

QUESTION FOR REFLECTION
• Is there any example for me to follow or not to follow?

Scripture Union Daily Guide 5th October 2022 OUTLINE

In our previous study, we read that the Temple was elegantly built and beautifully furnished (2 Chronicles 4). In v.1 of our text today, we learnt that Solomon completed the building work.

Our nations are often full of incomplete projects, started with fanfare but abandoned along the line. Not so Solomon. He also brought into the temple the offerings his father David dedicated to the temple– the articles of gold, silver etc. The temple at this point was “glorious” but without God’s presence.

The ark of the Lord’s covenant (v.2) was a symbol of God’s presence. All the decorations and furnishings would be useless without it. How can we ensure God’s presence in our lives, churches, fellowships and even in our homes? Their sincere worship brought down the presence of God (v.6).

See also vs.12‐13. In their worship, they gave offerings to the Lord and sang praises with musical instruments. Note that it was not only that the ark was there, but the accompanying presence of God caused His glory to come down as well (vs.13b‐14). It is the most desirable experience!

PRACTICE/WORD APPLICATION
So: We must move from dead religious activities to true Christian faith which brings God’s glory into our worship and fellowship.

• Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
Closing Prayer
• Let the glory of the Lord from heaven come down.

Offer A Prayer of Faith in Line With Romans 8:1

ONE YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Zechariah 11, 12; Job 23.

Scripture Union Daily Guide 5th October 2022 | NATIONAL PRAYER BULLETIN

Wed, 05-Oct-2022

PRAYER FOCUS
RECRUITMENT AND TRAINING OF VOLUNTEERS AT AREA LEVEL:
SPIRIT FILLED WORKERS
Therefore, brethren select from among you seven when of good reputation, full of the spirit and of wisdom …
Acts 6:3

THANK GOD FOR:
☀ The work of SU among children, youths and families to disciple and put them to work for the Master.
☀ The presence of the Spirit of God that has enabled, and still enables the work to succeed.

PRAY FOR:
☛ The Volunteers that are being recruited, that they will be filled with the wisdom of God in order to do the work.
☛ The understanding and knowledge needed in working with children, youths and families.
☛ Guidance of the Holy spirit in directing the training at Area level.

PRAY AGAINST:
⚠ Allowing burn‐out syndrome, instead availing themselves to the power of God through the Holy Spirit.
⚠ Missing out on any essentials in the course of their training.

Scripture Union Daily Guide 5th October 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.