Scripture Union Daily Guide 13 October 2022 Devotional Message for Thursday– Stand firm and hold on

Scripture Union Daily Guide 13 October 2022 Devotional for Thursday

TOPIC: Stand firm and hold on

OPENING PRAYER: I open my heart to meditate on your word, teach me your ways oh Lord.

SCRIPTURE: 2 Thessalonians 2:13‐3:5

Scripture Union Daily Guide 13 October 2022 Message

Today’s reading is a call to Christian stability. Recall our meditations in the past two days. In view of the imminent return of Christ which will be preceded by the unveiling of the Antichrist, Paul now urges the Thessalonians to stand firm in their faith and to hold on to the Apostolic teachings they had received. These instructions are relevant to us today to be able to escape the backsliding and rebellion occasioned by the secret power of the Antichrist, already at work.

Note how Paul addressed his Thessalonian converts: (a) Brothers (1:3, 2:13, 3:1), (b) Chosen to be saved (2:13), (c) Called, to share in Christ’s glory (2:14). Can these describe you? In recognition of God’s role in keeping them, Paul prayed for them. Mention the things he prayed about on their behalf (2:16‐17, 3:5).

The spread and impact of the gospel is one of the means to stem the tide of ungodliness and promote Christian stability. Unfortunately, some people whom Paul described as wicked, evil, and faithless, work against the gospel. You may wish to pray for those who propagate the gospel as requested for in 3:1‐2.

Question(s) for Reflection
• Is there any command for me to obey?
• Is there any prayer for me to remember?

Practice/Word Application
And so: Know what you believe and why. Build yourself in the most holy faith.

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

Closing Prayer
• Form your prayer from 3:3,5

Offer a prayer of faith in line with Psalms 115:12

One Year Bible Reading Plan
Ezra 5, 6; Job 33.

NATIONAL PRAYER BULLETIN

Thu, 13-Oct-2022

PRAYER FOCUS

WIDOWS/WIDOWERS:

FAITHFUL TO THE END
Faithful is He who calls you, and He will also bring it to pass.
1 Thessalonians 5:24

THANK GOD FOR:
☀ Calling us all to fellowship with Him and with one another.
☀ His faithfulness and being a covenant keeping God.

PRAY FOR:
☛ Our brethren who are widows and widowers, that they hold fast the confession of their hope without wavering.
☛ Grace for them to continue strong even in their fellowship with God and man.
☛ Faithfulness in whatever assignment God has given them to carry out.

PRAY AGAINST:
⚠ Looking back instead looking forward in hope and even preserving in any situation they may find themselves.
⚠ Loosing strength and even refusing to continue to serve the Lord and fellowship with the brethren due to self‐pity.

Scripture Union Daily Guide 13 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. Scripture Union Daily Guide 13 October 2022