Scripture Union Daily Guide 20th November 2024 (Wednesday) Devotional Message
TOPIC: Kingdoms Will Rise And Fall
OPENING PRAYER: Dear Lord, expose me to your truth as I read your word in Jesus name.
SCRIPTURE: DANIEL 11:2-20
Question(s) for Reflection
* Q 1: What does the passage teach about God the Father, or God the Son or God the Holy Spirit?
* Q3: Is there any command for me to obey?
Daily Guide 20th November 2024 (Scripture Union) Outline:
The details of the predictions of this chapter are believed to have come to pass between the time of Daniel and the birth of Jesus. For example, v.2 announces the rule of four Persian kings. The fourth was said to be richer than others. The combination of power and riches usually amount to abysmal arrogance and power intoxication.
Vs.3-4 records the rise and fall of Alexander. In v.4, we see the four-fold division of the kingdom. V.6 records the eventual alliance of those two kingdoms and vs.8-9 the Egyptian plunder of Syria and the unsuccessful retaliation of Syria.
Battles and wars, jealousy and selfishness, politics and alliances, such has been the pattern of human history. V.17, for example, shows some of the things that happen when negotiations take place at high levels. Fortunately, human affairs are ultimately controlled by God and not by the “powerful” figures who take part in round table conferences.
All such plans, as we find in this passage, are bound to come to nothing unless the Lord approves of it (vs.17-19). May our leaders learn to depend, not on their manoeuvrings, but on the Lord.
* Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
Closing Prayer
Dear Lord God, give peace to politically troubled and war- torn nations.
Offer a prayer of faith in line with Isaiah 61:3
One-Year Bible Reading Plan
Daily Bible Reading Plan: Day 325- Acts 13-14
NATIONAL PRAYER BULLETIN 20 NOVEMBER 2024
PRAYER FOCUS
DIVINE AUTHORITY
Behold I have given you authority… Luke 10:19
THANK GOD FOR:
‣ His mighty power in dealing and addressing issues in the lives of our brethren
‣ Being benevolent in sharing His Mighty power with us.
PRAY FOR:
‣ Believers/you will acknowledge the power that God has given us and use same against the enemies to the glory of God.
PRAY AGAINST:
‣ Spirit of fear that is tormenting any believer’s life.
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 20th November 2024)