Scripture Union Daily Guide 9th October 2024 (Wednesday) Devotional Message
TOPIC: Beware of the Tongue
OPENING PRAYER: Let me know more of you today dear Lord as I meditate on your word.
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE: 1 SAMUEL 14:24-52
Question(s) for Reflection
* Q2: Is there any example for me to follow or not to follow?
From what we read about King Saul; he must have been an impulsive man. He acted on the spur of the moment. For example, he stopped the process of consulting with God’s priest when he heard the tumult of battle (vs.18-19); and he swore a rash oath without due consideration to its effect on his soldiers (v.24). Unfortunately for King Saul, God took his words seriously because such oaths were uttered in His name. (We see the reason for this in 2 Timothy 2:13.)
When God blocked the communication line, King Saul’s response was another rash oath (vs.38-39)! Thankfully, this God is a God of mercy. He allowed common sense to prevail, and the king was stopped from compounding his folly by having his innocent son killed like the daughter of Jephthah (Judges 11:30-40). Note the admonition given to us in Ecclesiastes 5:2; Proverbs 20:25.
Do you have a habit of speaking too quickly only to wish you hadn’t? Do you sometimes pronounce curses? It is important to learn from the bad examples we read in passages such as this so as to follow the teachings of our Lord.
Practice/Word Application
So what? Pray for yourself on the basis of James 3:3-10 and Romans 12:14
* Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
Offer a prayer of faith in line with Psalms 67:7
One Year Bible Reading Plan
Daily Bible Reading Plan: Day 283- Matthew 5-7
NATIONAL PRAYER BULLETIN – Wed Oct 09, 2024
PRAYER FOCUS
SU WEEK IN SCHOOLS
“Sing to the Lord, and praise him! Proclaim every day the good news that he has saved us”
Psalms 96:2
THANK GOD FOR:
‣ The wisdom of our leaders regarding the S. U. week in schools and the impact it has so far created among teachers and principals.
‣ The wisdom granted the S.U. school group leaders in following the outlined program.
PRAY FOR:
‣ Understanding of school visitors in coordinating teachers and the students for the purpose for the week to be achieved.
‣ Wisdom to cope with the activities of the week and their studies
‣ More students to be evangelized, and souls to be won to the kingdom. Pray against unfriendly principals and teachers.
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 9 October 2024)