Scripture Union Daily Guide 7th October 2024 (Monday) Devotional Message
TOPIC: Wait!
OPENING PRAYER: Grant me depth of insight, revelation and knowledge as I meditate on this passage, O Lord.
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TODAY’S SCRIPTURE: 1 SAMUEL 13.1-23
Question(s) for Reflection
* Q2: Is there any example for me to follow or not to follow?
Scripture Union Daily Guide 7th October 2024 – Outline:
King Saul had good reason to worry. Look at the sorry state of Israel and their army in vs.19-23! The Philistines, on the other hand, were equipped with the latest military technology (v.5). Even before the enemy arrived, his soldiers were deserting. True, he had God on his side, but God’s special agent was nowhere to be found (v.8)!
If only King Saul had waited a little longer (v.10)! It is an all-too-common human mistake. Can you think of instances in your life when you lost your patience in this way only to regret it and wish you had waited a little longer before taking a decision you latter regretted? In Saul’s case, it had far-reaching consequences (vs.13-14).
God is always dependable. We only need to be sure we hear him correctly, because sometimes we try to hold on to something He did not actually say to us! Once we are absolutely sure, however, all we need to do is to wait. He will keep His word, but it will be in His own good time (Psalm 27:14; Isaiah 64:4).
Practice/Word Application
Thought: God’s clock is never slow. The problem is that ours is running too fast!
* Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
Closing Prayer
Pray for grace to wait patiently for Him.
Offer a prayer of faith in line with Habakkuk 3:19
One Year Bible Reading Plan
Daily Bible Reading Plan: Day 281- John 5
NATIONAL PRAYER BULLETIN 7 OCTOBER 2024
PRAYER FOCUS
MISSIONS WEEK IN ALL AREAS
7TH – 13TH OCTOBER, 2024
“He said to them, ‘Go throughout the whole world and preach the gospel to all mankind’” Mark 16:15
THANK GOD FOR:
‣ The command to preach to all mankind. Awareness in our local churches and schools
‣ The commitment of volunteers, and missionaries and our Tses in obeying the command of the week.
PRAY FOR:
‣ Willingness for every member in our Areas to be involved in the missions work.
‣ Churches to open their doors for S.U. members for the awareness
‣ The Holy Spirit’s presence to convict and convert the unsaved
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 6 October 2024)
