Scripture Union Daily Guide Friday 16th May 2025: The Lord was with the men of Judah

Scripture Union Daily Guide Friday 16th May 2025

Scripture Union Daily Guide Friday 16th May 2025 Devotional Message

Today’s Daily Guide 16 May 2025 Reading By Scripture Union

TOPIC: The Lord was with the men of Judah

OPENING PRAYER: Dear Lord, I pray that you sanctify my spirit, soul and body as I read your word in Jesus name.

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY: Judges 1:17-36

QUESTIONS FOR MEDITATION:
► Q5: Is there any warning for me to heed?
► Q7: What truth is God revealing to me in this passage?

Reflect on the victory that God gave the men of Judah and Simeon and number of cities they took and destroyed (Judges 1:17-18). As we noted yesterday, there is indeed strength in unity! Both tribes working together won several victories because God was their strength (Judges 1:2). Their partnership remained solid.

Why did various tribes fail to drive some of the people out from their lands (Judges 1:19)? See Judges 2:2-3; Judges 3:4 for the actual reasons. Although chariots with iron served as an advantage to the Canaanites, the God who defeated Egypt’s vast and sophisticated army was ready to do the same for Israel in the case of the Canaanites! Compare their failure with the exploit of Caleb (Judges 1:20, see his resolve in Joshua 14:12). He dispossessed the Anakims of their land, the same Anakims the spies considered unconquerable (Numbers 13:31-33). The problem is us and not our all-powerful and ever faithful God.

The tribes subjected the Canaanites to forced labour, a compromise. Living with the people posed a great danger to their faith and worship of God. What warning was given in Exodus 23:31-33 that is applicable to us who live in the world and are yet not of it (2 Corinthians 6: 14-18)?

FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The Lord is with those who seek Him diligently, those who seek His guidance and fellowship.

* Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?

CLOSING PRAYER
Grant me grace, dear Lord, to obey you fully and never compromise with the devil or his allies.

One Year Bible Reading Guide:
1 Samuel 27-28, Matthew 12.

One Year Bible Reading Guide, Hard Copy Version:
Psalms 3-4, Psalms 12-13,28, Psalms 55

NATIONAL PRAYER BULLETIN
Fri May 16, 2025

PRAYER FOCUS
THE GENERAL DIRECTOR AND STAFF.
Pray this way for the kings and those in authority so that we can live peaceful and quiet lives marked by godliness and dignity. 1 Tim. 2:2

THANK GOD FOR:
* His grace and strength on the General Director of Scripture Union (Nigeria) Bro. Uwem Cosmas Udoh. • How far the Lord has helped him in directing the affairs of the ministry.

PRAY FOR:
* Divine health upon Him and the family. • God will keep him sound and grant safety in all his trips. • God will continually renew and refresh him with wisdom. • Healthy and good synergies between him the staff in achieving the set tasks of the office.

PRAY AGAINST:
* The spirit of disunity among the staff

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 16 May 2025)