Scripture Union Daily Guide 18th January 2025 (Saturday) Devotional Message
TOPIC: Record Before God
OPENING PRAYER: Grant me depth of insight, revelation and knowledge as I meditate on this passage, O Lord.
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE: Numbers 4:34-49
QUESTION FOR REFLECTION
► Q2: Is there any example for me to follow or not to follow?
Scripture Union Daily Guide 18th January 2025 – OUTLINE
The numbering of the Israelites and the Levites is completed here. It was a long period of careful enumeration, recording and assignments. Here Moses, Aaron and the leaders finally took record of the total number of Levites in their clans that regularly served in the tabernacle.
While the census of the other tribes was mainly for the battles ahead of the nation, that of the Levites was for essential spiritual backup for the nation. Without the nation being in tune with their God, the fighters cannot succeed on the battlefield.
Notice the recurring statement in Numbers 4:37,41,45,49. What we will consider ordinary census had to be done as and only when specified by God. When not done that way, there is serious consequence (see the example of David’s in 2 Samuel 24:1-17).
Good record keeping, accountability and reward for good performance are regular features in profitable companies. God equally knows and keeps record of every man and his works. At the end of life on earth, He shall reward every man according to his works. Read Revelation 20:12,22:12. Each of us has his records before God and shall at the end of life, give account of himself to God.
* Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
Pray for our nation Nigeria, that God will restore us. Pray against every manipulation of the devil over the leadership of the country. Pray for the salvation of our leaders
Offer a prayer of faith in line with: Jeremiah 17:7-8
CLOSING PRAYER: Whatever assignment you give me, dear Lord, grant me grace to apply myself diligently to it, doing it strictly in accordance with your command.
One Bible Reading Guide:
Genesis 30-31, Psalms 13.
PRAYER BULLETIN – Saturday Jan 18, 2025
PRAYER FOCUS
REGIONAL COMMITTEES
But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another and the blood of Jesus his son cleanses us from all sin. 1 John 1:7
THANK GOD FOR:
* Members of all Regional Committees for the grace to serve the Lord in the various capacity • What he is doing in all our Regions • Their commitment to the work
PRAY FOR:
* That members will be shining lights to others and exemplary leaders in deed • For grace for them to be more committed • That they will be united, and cooperate better with the Chairman
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 January 2025)