Scripture Union Daily Guide 31st October 2024 (Thursday) Devotional Message
TOPIC: The One To Fear
OPENING PRAYER: My dear heavenly Father, as I study your word, let it be a lamp unto my feet and a
light unto my path.
SCRIPTURE: DANIEL 1:1-21
Question(s) for Reflection
Q7: What truth is God revealing to me in this passage?
Daily Guide 31st October 2024 (Scripture Union) Outline
INTRODUCTION TO THE BOOK OF DANIEL
Daniel and thousands of his fellow Jews were taken captive to Babylon after Jerusalem was over-run by King Nebuchadnezzar in 6o5B.C. At this time, he took away King Jehoiakin and several royal family
members. They were surrounded by idolatry, but Daniel and his three friends determined to stand firmly for the Lord.
They remained faithful to their God in a sinful and far away land. As a result, they were able to influence their pagan rulers to acknowledge that the Lord is God, and his rule extends over all the world.You may be far away from home, as you study this book. Be encouraged that God is there with you and be challenged to live a life that testifies to the lordship of our God.
Refugees who have to leave their home and country because of war are in a terrible plight. The situation of the young people in this story was much worse. They were not just refugees but slaves. They did not have even the rights accorded to refugees. King Nebuchadnezzar could cut off their heads any day of the week and nobody could question him. This powerful emperor had conquered their country and looted the temple of their God. In spite of that, they knew their God was the Almighty and they chose to obey His Law rather than their captor’s (v.8).
In what ways does God honour their faith in Him (vs.9, 19-20). Already, we learn two important
lessons from their experience. First is that they did learn the Law of God as children before they were captured. Evidently, their parents had done a good job of training them as commanded in Deuteronomy 6:6-7.
The second is how these boys chose to obey God when there was nothing to gain and everything to lose. This is only the beginning of their story! For Further Study
For reflection: Do you worship God so that He will give you health and wealth? What ifHe doesn’t? Read chapter :7-18
* Any new insight or
reinforcement of what you already know?
Closing Prayer
Pray that God will give us with the same conviction and courage.
Offer a prayer of faith in line with Genesis 39:2a
“And the LORD was with Joseph, and he was a prosperous man; and he was in the house of his master
the Egypian.”
One Year Bible Reading Plan
Daily Bible Reading Plan: Day 305- Matthew 20-21
NATIONAL PRAYER BULLETIN 31 OCTOBER 2024
PRAYER FOCUS
APPRECIATE GOD
“Praise him with drums and dancing. Praise him with harps and flutes. Praise him with cymbals. Praise him with loud cymbals. Praise the Lord, all living creatures! Praise the Lord” Psalms 150:4-6
THANK GOD FOR:
Your life and family members.
►Nigeria and all her citizens.
► Our leaders in the Church, SU and nation. Your state and the Governors Despite everything happening, we are still existing in peace.
►The church of Jesus Christ and for the days ahead because you are living, praise him
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 31st October 2024)