Scripture Union Daily Guide 27th December 2024 (Friday) Devotional Message
TOPIC: Jesus, A Light For Revelation To The Gentiles
OPENING PRAYER: Make my life oh Lord a reflection of you as I study your word.
SCRIPTURE: LUKE 2:21-38
Question(s) for Reflection
* Q2: Is there any example for me to follow or not to follow?
Scripture Union Daily Guide 27th December 2024 Outline:
Read vs.21-24 and observe how the baby Jesus was taken through the rituals according to the Law of Moses. Now read Galatians 4:4. Christ Jesus was born at the right time, born of woman, under the Law and fulfilled all the demands as written in the Law of God. Thus, Christ did not come to abolish the Law, but to fulfil it. See Matthew 5:17. Note that v.22 encourages parents to present their newborn children to the Lord.
Two people testified of the baby Jesus being the promised Messiah. First, Simeon. How is he described in v.25? Can there be found today, ‘righteous and devout’ Christians waiting for the appearing of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ? Are there many who have the Holy Spirit upon them? Simeon showed evidence of being filled with and led by the Spirit of God. This should be the nature of the normal Christian life (Romans 8:14). Find three statements Simeon made about Christ in vs.30 and 32.
The second testimony was from the prophetess Anna. Clearly, marriage was not a pleasant experience for her, having lasted only seven years. She was a widow for the rest of her life. How did she spend the remaining time of her life? Check v.37 for the answer. She was rewarded and privileged to see the baby Messiah! Your devotion to God will surely be rewarded. Keep it up!
Practice/Word Application
And so? Be filled with and be led by the Holy Spirit.
* Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
Closing Prayer
Lord Jesus, give me the grace to be devoted to you as I wait for your appearing.
Offer a prayer of faith in line with Joel 2:21
One Year Bible Reading Plan
Daily Bible Reading Plan: Day 362- Revelation 1-5
NATIONAL PRAYER BULLETIN 27 DECEMBER 2024
PRAYER FOCUS
NATIONAL DAY OF FASTING AND PRAYERS
“… Teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Amen. Matt. 28: 20
THANK GOD FOR:
‣ For several retreats, crusades, camps and other Christian activities going on at this time of the year
‣ Peace and conducive environment to exercise our God given tasks
PRAY FOR:
‣ All the above programmes will run well, renewing the spiritual strengths of all, as we prepare to enter another year
‣ Brethren be focused, and be attentive to the leading of the Holy spirit
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 27th December 2024)