Scripture Union Daily Guide 14th November 2024 (Thursday) Devotional Message
TOPIC: BUT THE SAINTS WILL POSSESS THE KINGDOM
OPENING PRAYER: Dear Lord, I request that you help me to encounter you as I meditate on your word.
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE: DANIEL 7:15-28
Question(s) for Reflection
* Q 1: What does the passage teach about God the Father, or God the Son or God the Holy Spirit?
* Q7: What truth is God revealing to me in this passage?
* Q8: Is there any other Biblical passage that can help me understand this passage better?
Scripture Union Daily Guide 14th November 2024 Outline:
Daniel was troubled just as king Nebuchadnezzar in Daniel 2:1 and sought to know the meaning of the vision. See vs,15,19,20. This dream corresponds in various aspects with Nebuchadnezzar’s dream. Daniel’s dream reflects the heavenly perspective of those kingdoms for what they were – beasts; mutations of creatures created by God, while that of Nebuchadnezzar reflected the worldly perspective where he saw man’s creation as great and precious, beautiful, and marvellous.
We note that part of this prophecy is yet to be fulfilled. While some Bible scholars ascribe the reign of the four beasts to the Babylonian, Medo-Persian, Greek and Roman Empires, some others opine that this vision could refer to more recent kingdoms like the British empire, the dominance of USSR, etc. We leave the details for your study.
Our interest, however, is the final outcome of all this, that God is sovereign, and His people will receive the kingdom under His Son, Jesus Christ (v.18). Read 2 Thessalonians 2:3-4 and I John 4:3 for other references. Their powers over the saints (vs.21&25) are temporary and the Ancient of Days will finally intervene (vs.22&27). God’s promise is not freedom from difficulty, which may last for a moment; it is assurance of victory. Read vs 26-28.
Practice/Word Application
And so? Be assured that the heavenly court will sit over your case and pass judgment in your favour.
For Further Study
For further study: Read Revelation 13:1-18 for more insight.
* Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
Closing Prayer
Lord, may your rule begin in my life and circumstances.
Offer a prayer of faith in line with Psalms 50:15
“And call upon me in the day of trouble: I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify me.”
One Year Bible Reading Plan
Daily Bible Reading Plan: Day 319- Luke 24; John 20-21
NATIONAL PRAYER BULLETIN 14 NOVEMBER 2024
PRAYER FOCUS
OKIGWE REGION
You are the light of the world, a city set on the hill cannot be hid. Matt. 5:14
THANK GOD FOR:
‣ Sustaining grace and mercy to all in the Region.
‣ Granting peace to the Region despite the challenging security situation.
PRAY FOR:
‣ The dedication and commitment of leaders at all levels of the ministry.
‣ Revelation of SU ministry in Churches, School, and the society.
‣ Renewed hope for Abia and Imo State Government workers.
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 14th November 2024)