Today’s Daily Guide 24th April 2025 (Scripture Union) Thursday Devotional Message
Scripture Union Daily Guide 24th April 2025 Reading
TOPIC: Sacrifice out of a grateful heart
OPENING PRAYER: Dear Lord, expose me to your truth as I read your word in Jesus name.
SCRIPTURE: Numbers 31:25-54
Question(s) For Meditation:
► Q 1: 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?
Scripture Union Daily Guide 24th April 2025 – OUTLINE
We find in our text today that there was fairness in the distribution of the spoils of war. There was no discrimination against those who were not part of the battle; both the fighters and those members of the community who stayed at home benefited. Appropriate shares were also given to the Lord (Numbers 31:28).
What specific lessons do you learn from Numbers 31:26-47 about the way the booty and war captives were distributed? Conflicts in many parts of the world are due to unfair distribution of resources. The believer who may be part of such a decision-making should be just in his dealing and show a good example.
Notice what the leaders did after they counted themselves and none was missing (Numbers 31:49). They did not just obey the Lord to share the spoil of war according to God’s command but brought additional gifts as an offering to the Lord and the gifts were taken to the tabernacle of the congregation and served as a memorial for the children of Israel before the Lord. By their action, they acknowledged that their victory was solely the Lord’s accomplishment.
Food for Thought:
Has God blessed you abundantly? You must not hesitate to give not only His normal share (Malachi 3:20) but adequate offering in gratitude for giving you the strength to make the wealth.
* Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
Closing Prayer:
Lord, give me the grace to appreciate all your goodness in my life.
One Year Bible Reading Guide:
Judges 3-4, Psalms 48, 1 Corinthians 2.
One Year Bible Reading Guide, Hard Copy Version:
Psalms 43-45, Psalms 49, Psalms 84-85, Psalms 87
PRAYER BULLETIN
Thu Apr 24, 2025
PRAYER FOCUS
PILGRIMS, CHILDREN, MISSIONS AND SCHOOLS TRAINING OF TRAINERS (WEST) 24TH – 27TH
Behold, I am coming soon, bringing my reward with me, to repay everyone for what he has done. Rev. 22:12
THANK GOD FOR:
* Deliberate training in SU to ensure continuity and equipping • The impact of such trainings on our work in Scripture Union
PRAY FOR:
* Effective delivery by all the trainers • More willing Pilgrims to volunteer for the training • Increased commitment in the production of Pilgrims’ bible study outlines, children materials and materials for youths and families.
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 24 April 2025)