Scripture Union Daily Guide 18th October 2024 (Friday) Devotional Message
TOPIC: Test The Spirits
OPENING PRAYER: Oh Lord, fill me with the power of the Holy Ghost as I study your word.
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TODAY’S SCRIPTURE: 1 SAMUEL 19:1-24
Question(s) for Reflection
* Q8: Is there any other Biblical passage that can help me understand this passage better?
This chapter presents us with two difficult concepts.
(a) V.9: How can an evil spirit come “from the Lord”?
Scripture Union Daily Guide 18th October 2024 – OUTLINE
We find the answer in the first two chapters of the Book of Job. Twice, there was an Assembly of God’s angels in heaven and Satan too came. His desire was to destroy Job completely, but God set the boundary (Job 1:12; 2:6). What did Satan do next? He went from the Lord to Job to do his usual business: “to kill, to steal, and to destroy” (John 10:10).
(b) Vs.19-20, 23: How could Saul’s men prophesy when they were on an evil mission, and later Saul himself?
We find the answer in the words of Jesus Christ in Matthew 7:22-23. A person who does not belong to God can prophesy in His name! This is why it is not an exercise of the gifts of the Spirit we use to prove that someone is a man or woman of God. Instead, Jesus tells us: “you will know them by their fruits” (Matthew 7:16; Galatians 5:22-23). Obviously, the satanic spirit was still at work in Saul (v.24)!
For Further Study
For further study: In addition to 2 Corinthians 11:14, what other texts show us that Satan can counterfeit gifts of the Spirit?
* Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
Closing Prayer
Lord please baptize me with your Spirit of discernment in order to distinguish when your Spirit or evil spirit is at work.
Offer a prayer of faith in line with Psalms 149:4
One Year Bible Reading Plan
Daily Bible Reading Plan: Day 292- Matthew 15; Mark 7
NATIONAL PRAYER BULLETIN 18 OCTOBER 2024
PRAYER FOCUS
HOD SUCF TOUR OF PORHARCOURT REGION
“You are all round me on every side; you protect me with your power” Psalms 139:5
THANK GOD FOR:
‣ The HOD SUCF, Mr. Abraham Eyeruroma as he tours Port Harcourt Region
‣ All the Campuses with SUCF in the Region.
PRAY FOR:
‣ Safety on every side throughout the tour and protection on the family of HOD SUCF at home.
‣ Revival in all SUCF groups in the Region through the tour
‣ Wisdom and understanding that results in new-birth and multiplication of SUCF Groups
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 18th October 2024)
