Scripture Union Daily Guide 27th January 2025 (Monday) Devotional Message
TOPIC: Who Will Give Us Meat to Eat?
OPENING PRAYER: Oh Lord, grant me divine guidance as I read and meditate on your word in Jesus name.
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE: Numbers 11:4-20
QUESTIONS FOR REFLECTION
► Q2: Is there any example for me to follow or not to follow?
► Q5: Is there any warning for me to heed?
► Q7: What truth is God revealing to me in this passage?
Scripture Union Daily Guide 27th January 2025 – OUTLINE
Despite God’s glorious appearances and provisions for the people, they still were longing for the ‘delicacies’ of Egypt. Notice what stirred up this in Numbers 11:4. Let us be weary of the mixed multitude and their cravings! They behaved as if God had wronged them in taking them from that country and delivering them from slavery. They talked of Egypt as if they lived as princes there (Numbers 11:5)!
In Numbers 11:4-6, their unreasonable complaints are described for us. Notice how they described one of the Lord’s provisions for them, “…this manna” (Numbers 11:6). It is very provoking to God to undervalue His favours. The manna was like coriander seed.
Probably this short description is added to show the iniquity of the people in murmuring, while they had so adequate a provision (see Psalms 78:25). The people got what they wanted but it came to them at a great cost (see Numbers 11:18-20). We must check the attitude with which we make our request to God.
Read Numbers 11:10-15 again. Why do you think Moses wanted to quit from providing leadership to the people? How we too often so weary our leaders that they desire to, or even, quit the ministry.
And So:
Do not worry saying, ‘what shall we eat?’ (Matthew 6:31-33).
* Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
Offer a prayer of faith in line with: Romans 5:1
CLOSING PRAYER: O Lord, may I be content with whatever you give me. You have my wellbeing at heart.
One Bible Reading Guide:
Genesis 48-49, Psalms 22
NATIONAL PRAYER BULLETIN – Monday Jan 27, 2025
PRAYER FOCUS
NATIONAL VICE CHAIRMAN
And he said to me; “My grace is sufficient for you, for my strength is made perfect in weakness. 2 Cor. 12:9
THANK GOD FOR:
* The life, family,ministry and the work of our National Vice chairman, Prof. Lanre Ipinmoroti
PRAY FOR:
* God’s grace upon him and strength to carry on his assignment faithfully • Divine health for him and his family • Favour and promotion in his work
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 January 2025)