Scripture Union Daily Guide 2 April 2023 – Not My Will, But Your Will

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TOPIC: Not My Will, But Your Will

OPENING PRAYER: Grant me depth of insight, revelation and knowledge as I meditate on this passage, O Lord.

SCRIPTURE: Mark 14:27-42

QUESTION FOR REFLECTION
• Q 2: Is there any example for me to follow or not to follow?

Scripture Union Daily Guide 2 April 2023 MESSAGE

In today’s reading, Peter, rather than submitting to God’s will, was over-confident but in the flesh (vs.29&31). We may easily condemn Peter’s action. However, we are all prone to fall, especially when faced with danger of physical harm or death. In these days of constant threats and persecution of the followers of Christ, we must never rely on our wisdom or ability but learn to submit completely to God’s will for our safety and courage, being confident that He will keep us by His power (Zechariah 4:6).

What can we learn for Jesus in vs.35&36? We need to remember, however, that although God is all powerful and nothing is impossible with Him, He is not subject to our wants or desires. When we pray, especially, in times of difficulty, our will may not align with His sovereign will. See the example of Paul the Apostle in 2 Corinthians 12:8&9. Our God is sovereign. He answers our prayers but according to His perfect will and not always as we wish (Hebrews 5:7&8).

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

CLOSING PRAYER
Dear Lord, help me in humility to accept and say, “Not my will, but your will be done” in all circumstances.

Offer a prayer of faith in line with Acts 27:24

ONE YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Deuteronomy 18, 19, Acts 25.

NATIONAL PRAYER BULLETIN – Sun, 02-Apr-2023

PRAYER FOCUS
TRUE DISCIPLES

You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit… – John 15:16

THANK GOD FOR:
► The salvation we have in Him, the daily teaching and leading we receive at His feet.
► Making us His disciples who are committed to Him in all things.

PRAY FOR:
► Grace to let go all at the feet of the Master daily in total submission.
► Daily reliance on the Holy Spirit to continue to break, mould and make us look like Jesus.
► Humility as we allow the new life, new heart and Spirit we received at birth to continue to grow in Him.

PRAY AGAINST:
► Temptations and worldly passion that will make us deviate from God’s plan for our life.
► Allowing trials, sufferings, humiliation or loneliness to discourage us from the faith.

Scripture Union Daily Guide 2 April 2023. 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

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