Scripture Union Daily Guide 1 May 2026: Today’s Devotional Reading and Reflection – Friday
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TOPIC: The Sword of God’s Judgement
Opening Prayer
Open my eyes O Lord that I might behold wondrous things from your word in Jesus name.
Bible Text
Jeremiah 47:1-7
Meditation Question
►Q1: 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?
►Q7: What truth is God revealing to me in this passage?
Scripture Union Daily Guide 1 May 2026 | OUTLINE
The Philistines were a sworn enemy of Judah but at this time, it seems they had formed an alliance against Babylon, a common enemy. However, Philistia will be destroyed alongside Judah by Babylon, God’s instrument of judgement. Read Jeremiah 47:2-5 again and take note of the overwhelming and distressing nature of God’s judgement. Jeremiah 47:2 is a picture of the invading Babylonian army, who would overrun and destroy Philistia together with their allies, Tyre and Sidon (Jeremiah 47:4; cf. Amos 1:6-8; Zephaniah 2:4-5).
Jeremiah 47:3 sounds like the experience of people in some parts of Africa, where wars have continued unabated for years. Imagine a situation where parents are so distressed and exhausted that they are unable to help their children. When God’s judgement is unleashed, no human efforts or courage can help to bear it (Jeremiah 47:5b; Hebrews 10:31). Only God’s mercy will avail (Isaiah 64:4). What can we learn from Jeremiah in Jeremiah 47:6? We should feel pity and intercede for God’s mercy on people who are suffering. God does not judge because He wants to, He judges because He has to (Jeremiah 47:7).
And So
Never think of God as weak or soft because of His love. Our God is a consuming fire!
Insight
* Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
Closing Prayer
Pray that God will be merciful to us and give us succour from sufferings we have brought upon ourselves because of our sins.
Prayer of Faith
Offer a prayer of faith in line with Hebrews 4:16
One Year Bible Reading Plan
2 Samuel 5; 1 Chronicles 11-12
Prayer Bulletin – Fri 1 May, 2026
PRAYER FOCUS
INTERNATIONAL WORKERS DAY
“But Jesus replied, “My Father is working until now, and I am working.” John 5:17
THANK GOD FOR:
•Bringing us to a new month
•His awesome provisions, protection and preservation
•All workers for the ability and strength to work.
PRAY FOR:
•All workers to do their work with the fear of God and with all diligence
•God to encourage those who are discouraged because of poor conditions of service
•Nigeria as a nation, that the grace of God will abide with men who labour tirelessly to see that our country does not collapse.
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 1 May 2026)