Scripture Union Daily Guide – 18 October 2025: Today’s Devotional Reading and Reflection – Saturday
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TOPIC: God Speaks
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OPENING PRAYER
May the meditation of my heart be acceptable unto you, O Lord as I read from your word.
SCRIPTURE READING
Job 33:1-33
1 Wherefore, Job, I pray thee, hear my speeches, and hearken to all my words.
2 Behold, now I have opened my mouth, my tongue hath spoken in my mouth.
3 My words shall be of the uprightness of my heart: and my lips shall utter knowledge clearly.
4 The spirit of God hath made me, and the breath of the Almighty hath given me life.
5 If thou canst answer me, set thy words in order before me, stand up.
6 Behold, I am according to thy wish in God’s stead: I also am formed out of the clay.
7 Behold, my terror shall not make thee afraid, neither shall my hand be heavy upon thee.
8 Surely thou hast spoken in mine hearing, and I have heard the voice of thy words, saying,
9 I am clean without transgression, I am innocent; neither is there iniquity in me.
10 Behold, he findeth occasions against me, he counteth me for his enemy,
11 He putteth my feet in the stocks, he marketh all my paths.
12 Behold, in this thou art not just: I will answer thee, that God is greater than man.
13 Why dost thou strive against him? for he giveth not account of any of his matters.
14 For God speaketh once, yea twice, yet man perceiveth it not.
15 In a dream, in a vision of the night, when deep sleep falleth upon men, in slumberings upon the bed;
16 Then he openeth the ears of men, and sealeth their instruction,
17 That he may withdraw man from his purpose, and hide pride from man.
18 He keepeth back his soul from the pit, and his life from perishing by the sword.
19 He is chastened also with pain upon his bed, and the multitude of his bones with strong pain:
20 So that his life abhorreth bread, and his soul dainty meat.
21 His flesh is consumed away, that it cannot be seen; and his bones that were not seen stick out.
22 Yea, his soul draweth near unto the grave, and his life to the destroyers.
23 If there be a messenger with him, an interpreter, one among a thousand, to shew unto man his uprightness:
24 Then he is gracious unto him, and saith, Deliver him from going down to the pit: I have found a ransom.
25 His flesh shall be fresher than a child’s: he shall return to the days of his youth:
26 He shall pray unto God, and he will be favourable unto him: and he shall see his face with joy: for he will render unto man his righteousness.
27 He looketh upon men, and if any say, I have sinned, and perverted that which was right, and it profited me not;
28 He will deliver his soul from going into the pit, and his life shall see the light.
29 Lo, all these things worketh God oftentimes with man,
30 To bring back his soul from the pit, to be enlightened with the light of the living.
31 Mark well, O Job, hearken unto me: hold thy peace, and I will speak.
32 If thou hast anything to say, answer me: speak, for I desire to justify thee.
33 If not, hearken unto me: hold thy peace, and I shall teach thee wisdom.
QUESTIONS 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 – 18 October 2025 OUTLINE
Can you identify with the anguish with which Elihu began his argument (Job 33:1-11)? Consider the language used: “It is not so much a matter of pride as it is a desperate concern.” (Job 33:4-7). We sometimes wonder why Christians suffer. Being right with God does not imply the absence of problems.
Complaining to God may not necessarily be negative. It might be a way of saying, “Lord, you are my Father, I have confidence in your power to deliver, but I do not understand your delay.”
God speaks in different ways through dreams, visions, and good and bad situations. He may speak with a still small voice, through earthquakes, flood waters, fires, etc. God speaks to warn man of his wrongdoing, to keep one from pride, to preserve him from perishing (Job 33:14-25). Not all sicknesses are because of sin but when it is, we should repent (Job 33:27-28).
We also need prayer support from others (Job 33:23-24). God then forgives, heals, restores, and gives us a new beginning (see 1 John 1:9). Why does man not perceive when God speaks? We need to be sensitive to His voice and respond appropriately. Prophet Isaiah exhorts us to seek the Lord while He may be found and to call on Him while He is near (Isaiah 55:6-9).
INSIGHT
* Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
CLOSING PRAYER
Lord, grant me hearing ears and an understanding heart.
PRAYER OF FAITH
Offer a prayer of faith in line with
PRAYER FOR THE WEEK
1. Pray that God will revive His zeal in the hearts of Christians, so that there will be increased passion for his work.
2. Pray against spiritual coldness and loss of spiritual sensitivity among believers.
ONE YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Nehemiah 7-9; Job 39.
ONE YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN – Hard Copy version
John 6
PRAYER BULLETIN – Sat Oct 18, 2025
PRAYER FOCUS
DAILY POWER QUIZ COMPETITIONS – STATE LEVEL
“In the same way your light must shine before people, so that they will see the things you do and praise your father in heaven” Matt. 5:16
THANK GOD FOR:
* Daily power quiz competition holding at State level in all our Regions • The contestants that made it during the LGA level to the State level
PRAY FOR:
* All our TSes, students/youth coordinators and SUPB that takes care of the questions • The contestants to shine the light of Jesus in their orderliness and sincerity • Retention on all they know, joy and dependence on God for help
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.
