Scripture Union Daily Guide 11 April 2026: Today’s Devotional Reading and Reflection – Saturday
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TOPIC: A fight against the truth.
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OPENING PRAYER
Oh Lord, grant me spiritual insight into the truth of your word as I study it.
SCRIPTURE READING
Jeremiah 38:1-13 (KJV)
1 Then Shephatiah the son of Mattan, and Gedaliah the son of Pashur, and Jucal the son of Shelemiah, and Pashur the son of Malchiah, heard the words that Jeremiah had spoken unto all the people, saying,
2 Thus saith the Lord, He that remaineth in this city shall die by the sword, by the famine, and by the pestilence: but he that goeth forth to the Chaldeans shall live; for he shall have his life for a prey, and shall live.
3 Thus saith the Lord, This city shall surely be given into the hand of the king of Babylon’s army, which shall take it.
4 Therefore the princes said unto the king, We beseech thee, let this man be put to death: for thus he weakeneth the hands of the men of war that remain in this city, and the hands of all the people, in speaking such words unto them: for this man seeketh not the welfare of this people, but the hurt.
5 Then Zedekiah the king said, Behold, he is in your hand: for the king is not he that can do any thing against you.
6 Then took they Jeremiah, and cast him into the dungeon of Malchiah the son of Hammelech, that was in the court of the prison: and they let down Jeremiah with cords. And in the dungeon there was no water, but mire: so Jeremiah sunk in the mire.
7 Now when Ebedmelech the Ethiopian, one of the eunuchs which was in the king’s house, heard that they had put Jeremiah in the dungeon; the king then sitting in the gate of Benjamin;
8 Ebedmelech went forth out of the king’s house, and spake to the king saying,
9 My lord the king, these men have done evil in all that they have done to Jeremiah the prophet, whom they have cast into the dungeon; and he is like to die for hunger in the place where he is: for there is no more bread in the city.
10 Then the king commanded Ebedmelech the Ethiopian, saying, Take from hence thirty men with thee, and take up Jeremiah the prophet out of the dungeon, before he die.
11 So Ebedmelech took the men with him, and went into the house of the king under the treasury, and took thence old cast clouts and old rotten rags, and let them down by cords into the dungeon to Jeremiah.
12 And Ebedmelech the Ethiopian said unto Jeremiah, Put now these old cast clouts and rotten rags under thine armholes under the cords. And Jeremiah did so.
13 So they drew up Jeremiah with cords, and took him up out of the dungeon: and Jeremiah remained in the court of the prison.
QUESTIONS FOR MEDITATION
►Q2: Is there any example for me to follow or not to follow?
►Q7: What truth is God revealing to me in this passage?
Scripture Union Daily Guide 11 April 2026 | OUTLINE
Jeremiah’s counsel of surrender branded him as a traitor in the eyes of many (Jeremiah 38:1-4). Had Jeremiah not had a divine commission, such accusation would be justified; but having one means he was just a compassionate interpreter of God’s will for the nation. God’s word is not meant to placate people and make them comfortable in their sin. It should pierce their hearts and turn them from their wickedness to true repentance. Unfortunately, many people today cannot stand the truth of God’s word.
Many of today’s messages are shallow and do not move the hearers to repent and grow in their walk with God. The result is that we have “baby Christians” who hardly know about a personal relationship of walking and talking with their Lord daily. Observe Zedekiah’s weakness and inconsistency. He was afraid of his princes. He hides his dislike of their arrogant power, which prevented him from shielding Jeremiah as he should have done (Jeremiah 38:5-6). Such a leader is a burden, especially in the time of crisis.
Notice the person God used to bring Jeremiah out of the cistern, an Ethiopian Eunuch (Jeremiah 38:7-10). God can use the most unlikely person as his instrument of goodness to His people (1 Corinthians 1:27-29).
Food for Thought
The truth can be bitter sometimes, but right response to it brings freedom.
Insight
* Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
Closing Prayer
Pray that God’s word may be proclaimed in truth and righteousness.
Prayer of Faith
Offer a prayer of faith in line with 1 Peter 5:7
Prayer for the Week
**Pray for Christian artisans, that they will pursue integrity and excellence so as to distinguish themselves in their chosen profession/vocation.
** Pray for them for grace not to join the multitude to do wrong in other to make money.
One Year Bible Reading Plan
1 Samuel 13-14
Prayer Bulletin – Saturday 11 April, 2026
PRAYER FOCUS
CHILDREN WORK
I write to you, little children, because you have known the Father… 1John 2:13
THANK GOD FOR:
•The work of SU and the emphasis on working among children
•More children that are coming to know the Father
PRAY FOR:
•More spiritual impact in the lives of the children as they encounter, know and mature in Christ.
•More brethren will volunteer as they are mobilized for the work among children.
•Children teachers will be empowered to train up the children for God
PRAY AGAINST:
Every discouragement and making light of this call to catch them young.
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 11 April 2026)
