Scripture Union Daily Guide Wednesday 26 March 2025 Devotional Message
TOPIC: Sin is a Destroyer
OPENING PRAYER: Dear Lord, I pray that you order my steps today through your word as I meditate on it.
SCRIPTURE: Numbers 25:1-18
QUESTIONS FOR MEDITATION:
► Q2: Is there any example for me to follow or not to follow?
► Q5: Is there any warning for me to heed?
Daily Guide 26th March 2025 (Scripture Union) OUTLINE
Israel got mixed up with the Moabites despite the great deliverance God gave them in the previous chapter. Many of the Israelites were seduced into sexual immorality and idolatry (Numbers 25:1-3). This was in clear violation of the commandments God had earlier given to them (see Exodus 20:2-4,14). God’s anger was thus provoked against Israel (Numbers 25:4-5). What was the result (Numbers 25:5-9)? How sin destroys – 24,000 persons lost their lives in the plague. Beware of sin!
Our love for God is demonstrated in our passionate hatred for sin. Notice how Phinehas demonstrated his love and zeal for God and hatred for sin in Numbers 25:7-8. In the same vein, we should hate sin enough to avoid it whenever, wherever, and however it seeks to manifest in our lives (see Colossians 3:5-6).
Notice the blessings that accompany pursuit of righteousness for the society, the individual and even generations after him (Numbers 25:10-13). Dare to take the right stand daily. While Phinehas was rewarded, Zimri and Cozbi were punished (Numbers 25:14-15). Your own life is going on record (2 Corinthians 5:10)
FOOD FOR THOUGHT:
Sin is a killer; righteousness exalts.
AND SO:
Phinehas’ action could be due to his upbringing, being a third generation from Aaron, a challenge to Christian parents. What legacy are you leaving for your children and grandchildren?
* Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
CLOSING PRAYER:
Lord Jesus, help me to never compromise with sin but daily take a bold stand for righteousness.
One Year Bible Reading Guide:
Deuteronomy 4-5 , Acts 18.
One Year Bible Reading Guide, Hard Copy Version:
Joshua 12-15
PRAYER BULLETIN – Wed Mar 26, 2025
PRAYER FOCUS
UNEMPLOYED YOUTHS
“You, Lord, give perfect peace to those who keep their purpose firm and put their trust in you”. Isaiah 26:3
THANK GOD FOR:
* Most of our youths without jobs or businesses around us but are faithful in the Lord’s service. • The will of God concerning them because they put their trust in him.
PRAY FOR:
* Opening to be gainfully employed. • God’s instruction that will place in their hearts the right business to venture into. • Brethren that have opportunity to help will always remember them. • Wisdom to seek out what to do for Christ in times as this.
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 26th March 2025)