Today’s Daily Guide 16th April 2025 (Scripture Union) Wednesday Devotional Message
Read April 16, 2025 – Scripture Union Daily Guide Reading
TOPIC: Jesus Chose to Suffer!
OPENING PRAYER: Dear Lord, may the entrance of your word bring light and life to all I will do today.
SCRIPTURE: Matthew 27:11-26
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?
April 16, 2025 – Scripture Union Daily Guide – OUTLINE
The natural instinct in man when accused falsely, is to vehemently refute the allegation. But Jesus would not respond at all, and Pilate marvelled that Jesus would not defend Himself (Matthew 27:12-14). Isaiah had prophesied earlier that as a lamb taken to the slaughter, he did not open his mouth (Isaiah 53:7). Jesus chose to suffer! Consider the verdict of Pilate despite his wife’s warning (Matthew 27:19), his understanding of the reason for Jesus’ arrest (Matthew 27:18), and his own personal conviction (Matthew 27:24). See also John 18:35,19:4,6. What do you make of this about judgment even today in some of our courts despite overwhelming evidence? Can Christians in the legal system make a difference by being courageous in judgment?
The crowd being greatly influenced by their leaders, sadly preferred the release of a robber. See the extent of their ignorance in Matthew 27:25. What influence drives your actions? However, knowing why He came into the world, Jesus chose to suffer and was consumed by this passion. He would not bat an eye over His experience with these people. He was ready and would not be distracted by the impending danger in the unfolding events. What a Saviour!
And So:
Are you easily distracted from God’s mandate on your life due to some envisaged danger or hardship?
* Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
Closing Prayer:
Lord, grant me grace to choose to follow your course for my life, not minding what may lie ahead.
One Year Bible Reading Guide:
Joshua 11-12, Psalms 46, Ephesians 5.
One Year Bible Reading Guide, Hard Copy Version:
Psalms 56, Psalms 120, Psalms 140-142
PRAYER FOCUS
OSOGBO REGION CONTD.
PRAY FOR:
* More grace not to be tired of doing God’s work. • Fresh anointing for commitment and dedication to the core work in the Region; children, school visitation, bible reading promotions • Osogbo Regional chairman, Elder Pat. Adekuoroye and the Reg. coordinator, Bro. Joseph Sinkalu, for divine wisdom, grace, unity and transformational leadership qualities needed to advance the work.
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 16th April 2025)