Scripture Union Daily Guide 6 December 2023
Read Scripture Union Daily Guide 6 December 2023, Wednesday SU Daily Guide Reading
TOPIC: Don’t Glorify Self
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OPENING PRAYER: Plant my steps in the sure promises of your word today, dear Lord.
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE: Isaiah 39: 1-8
QUESTIONS FOR REFLECTION
• Q 2: Is there any example for me to follow or not to follow?
• Q 5: Is there any warning for me to heed?
The visitors from Babylon were not from a friendly nation. There was nothing wrong with the visit and reception accorded the Babylonians. However, Hezekiah proudly showed them all his riches, and God was not pleased. It is a thing of joy to receive God’s blessings, but you do not have to show off or publicize it, bringing glory only to self. Thus, Hezekiah was unwise and undiscerning showing all the nation’s riches (blessings amassed over many generations) to the enemy.
Perhaps, Hezekiah was carried away with God’s deliverance (in Isaiah 38) that he let his guard down. When we experience God’s deliverance, blessing or breakthrough, our focus should be expressing deep gratitude to God and not seeking for attention from men, glorifying self. We must ascribe all blessings to God. Read 1 Chronicles 16:11-12 and 1 Corinthians 4:7.
Hezekiah’s response to the prophet was very disappointing for a king and in stark contrast to his reaction in Isaiah 38:1-3. He thought only of his reign – just like many leaders (corporate and political) in our world today. Whatever we do, we should be concerned about its effect on future generations.
Practice/Word Application
And so? We must follow God’s instructions whilst discerning and remaining alert to the tricks of the enemy.
• Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
CLOSING PRAYER
Father, help us to seek and be obedient to your word. Help us to live not for the applause of men, but for your glory.
Offer a prayer of faith in line with Nahum 1:7
One Year Bible Reading Plan
1 Timothy 4‐6; Proverbs 26.
NATIONAL PRAYER BULLETIN – Wed, 06-Dec-2023
PRAYER FOCUS
BIBLE READING PROMOTION WORKSHOPS CONTINUE (IN ZONES AND CHURCHES)
“I will meditate in Thy precepts, and have respect unto Thy ways. I will delight myself Thy statutes. I will not forget Thy word”. Psalm 119: 15 – 16
THANK GOD FOR:
►For the privilege for us to be numbered among those who publish His good news.
PRAY FOR:
►Safety as staff and pilgrims move around to mount BRP workshops.
►Unction for us all as we embark on BRP proper and distribution of year 2024 Reading notes.
►GOD to create deep hunger and thirst for His Word in the hearts of people.
Scripture Union Daily Guide 6 December 2023 Devotional. 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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