Scripture Union Daily Guide 9th November 2024 (Saturday) Devotional Message
TOPIC: Severly Tested, Yet Untainted
OPENING PRAYER: Sanctify my life dear Lord as I study your word in Jesus name.
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE: DANIEL 6:1-13
Question(s) for Reflection
•Q1: What does the passage teach about God the Father, or God the Son or God the Holy Spirit?
* Q2: Is there any example for me to follow or not to follow?
•Q3: What truth is God revealing to me in this passage?
Scripture Union Daily Guide 9th November 2024 Outline:
Daniel’s qualities that caused the new king, Darius, make Daniel one of the Ministers in his new cabinet. He further considered appointing him the Presiding Minister. This immediately provoked jealousy in the other Ministers. Consider what they found out (v.4), said (v5) and did in vs.6-8. Can the same thing be said about you by your colleagues in the office? The extent to which you
are controlled by the Holy Spirit will show up by the impact of your life in that office.
Meditate on v.10 again. If you were in Daniel’s position, what would have been your reaction? The quality of your prayer life and intimacy with God determines your attitude and reaction in any moment of crisis. King Darius was manipulated to sign the decree that was to destroy Daniel
(v.9). See the amount of pressure Daniel’s enemies put on the king.
Do you compromise your stand and conviction when under pressure from your spouse, colleagues in the office or friends, or are you guilty of forcing others to dance to your godless ways? Every evil action of which we fail to repent has grave consequence.
Practice/Word Application
Moment of reflection: When faced with a challenge like that of Daniel, do you fight back, seek human pity, or withdraw to seek God in prayer?
* Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
Closing Prayer
When faced with a crisis becauşe of my stand for you, Father, help me to turn to you for help knowing that it is better to trust in you than in man.
Prayer for The Week
Pray that our secular leaders will lead in the fear of God
• Pray that they will be “Darriuses” and “Cyruses” in the hand of God…
• Pray that God will break forth upon them and direct them to de His will.
Offer a prayer of faith in line with Psalm 107: 19 – 20
One-Year Bible Reading Plan
Daily Bible Reading Plan: Day 314- Luke 22; John 1g
NATIONAL PRAYER BULLETIN 9 NOVEMBER 2024
PRAYER FOCUS
BIBLE READING PROMOTION
The Lord gave the word, great was the company of those that published it. Psalm 68:11
THANK GOD FOR:
► The vision of SU, to make God’s word known to people of all ages.
► The opportunity to promote Bible reading using our reading notes.
Open doors for BRP into churches, School, etc.
PRAY FOR:
More open doors for SU to encourage people to read the Bible daily.
► More brethren will be committed to this BRP
► More people will be willing to use our reading notes.
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 8th November 2024)