Scripture Union Daily Guide 21st November 2024 (Thursday) Devotional Message
TOPIC: SUCCESSFUL UNTIL THE TIME OF WRATH
OPENING PRAYER: Lord, let the light of your word shine into my life as I meditate on your word.
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TODAY’S SCRIPTURE: DANIEL 11:21-45
Question(s) for Reflection
* Q 1: What does the passage teach about God the Father, or God the Son or God the Holy Spirit?
* Q5: Is there any warning for me to heed?
* Q7: What truth is God revealing to me in this passage?
Daily Guide 21st November 2024 (Scripture Union) Outline:
We learn from Jewish history that Antiochus IV did his bit in fulfilling the sad predictions in today’s passage in the second century B.C. It was he who desecrated the Temple (v.31). He was helped by some Jews, but others refused to compromise their faith though they lost their lives for this course (vs.32-33). Judas Maccabeus instigated a successful revolt, so helping the faithful (v.34).
Notice in vs.23-24 some of the tactics some leaders use to take over and sustain their governments. Such a system, however, produces only the type of leaders described in v.21.God is looking for those who will forsake the short term profit such leaders offer and stand for the truth. This may involve suffering, but such are called blessed by our Lord. We see wicked men taking over political leadership by intrigue and subterfuge in Africa.
Many of the remaining portions from v.36 appear to focus on the end of history and the reign of the Antichrist. Notice some of his activities and attitudes in vs.36-37 (compare Revelations 13:6-8). Sooner, he will engage in a special battle against the Beautiful Land of holy mountain (Zion), where he shall come to his end (vs.41, 45). In all these we see God at work, controlling the present and being firmly in charge of the final stages of life.
* Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
Closing Prayer
I praise you Lord, the One to whom belongs all power in heaven and on earth.
Offer a prayer of faith in line with Hebrews 13:5
One-Year Bible Reading Plan
Daily Bible Reading Plan: Day 326- James
NATIONAL PRAYER BULLETIN 21 NOVEMBER 2024
PRAYER FOCUS
SU NIGERIA CAMP OF HOPE BENIN.
…I will contend with then that contend with you… Isaiah 49:25
THANK GOD FOR:
‣ His ever readiness to identify with you and SU in fighting any and all battles of life.
‣ Fighting hidden and known battles and giving us victory over the contentions of the enemy in all SU camps and property.
PRAY FOR:
‣ Decree over the Camp of Hope Benin that God in His power will contend with alters (internal or external) that contend with us over the camp and its development.
‣ Speedy development of the camp.
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 21st November 2024)
