Scripture Union Daily Guide 19th October 2024 (Saturday) Devotional Message
TOPIC: A Friend Indeed!
OPENING PRAYER: Oh Lord, grant me spiritual insight into the truth of your word as I study it.
SCRIPTURE: 1 SAMUEL 20: 1-23
Question(s) for Reflection
* Q2: Is there any example for me to follow or not to follow?
Scripture Union Daily Guide 19th October 2024 – OUTLINE
When we are in serious trouble, we can rely on a true friend. Jonathan was such a friend to David. Jonathan was ready and willing to do anything for David, even to the point of going against the murderous plans of his father. He had represented him to the King before (19:6-7), but sadly, the demons in the King did not let him keep to his promise (19:9-10). David trusted Jonathan with his life, and the two of them made a pact together. This was based squarely on what the two of them knew of God’s promise to David (vs.12-16).
One of the lessons I learned in the first Scripture Union camp I attended as a teenager was this. We were encouraged to choose a friend who would be our Prayer Partner. The two of us would share our joys and our sorrows in confidence when we meet to pray together; and we would encourage and rebuke each other as necessary in our journey of faith. Even today, over 60 years later, this is something I continue to cherish in my Christian life.
Practice/Word Application
So what? Praise God for your prayer partner today, or else pray for one if you do not already have.
* Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
Prayer for the week
* Praise the Lord for His peace that is ruling in our hearts • Pray for peace in all ramifications of life • Pray for peace in our homes and country
Offer a prayer of faith in line with Psalms 57:3
One Year Bible Reading Plan
Daily Bible Reading Plan: Day 293- Matthew 16; Mark 8
NATIONAL PRAYER BULLETIN 19 OCTOBER 2024
PRAYER FOCUS
DAILY POWER QUIZ COMPETITIONS –
STATE LEVEL
“In the same way your light must shine before people, so that they will see the things you do and praise your father in heaven” Matt. 5:16
THANK GOD FOR:
‣ The Daily Power Quiz competition holding in state level in all our Regions
‣ The contestants that made it during the LGA level to the State level
PRAY FOR:
‣ All our TSes, Students/Youth Coordinators and SUPB coordinating the Quiz.
‣ The contestants to shine the light of Jesus in their orderliness and sincerity
‣ Dependence on God for help by the contestants.
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 19th October 2024)