Scripture Union Daily Guide 3rd April 2025 Thursday Devotional Message
Read Daily Guide 3rd April 2025 Devotional by Scripture Union
TOPIC: Standing in God’s Divine Plan
OPENING PRAYER: Help me to understand the exceeding greatness of your power as I read through this passage, dear Lord.
SCRIPTURE: 1 Samuel 22:1-23
Daily Guide 3rd April 2025 Devotional – OUTLINE
Running away from Saul’s threat of death, David immediately began to exert his leadership and godly influence on diverse kinds of people who had been shattered and battered (1 Samuel 22:1-2). He finally turned them into mighty men by the transformational power of God’s presence (2 Samuel 23:8-23).
David ensured the wellbeing and security of his parents. This is right in the centre of our African custom. What are you doing to make your parents and close relations comfortable?
Notice the depth to which Saul sank to keep his hold on power including fanning of tribal sentiments and the killing of many innocent priests, children, and infants. This is what happens when you have an insecure leader like Saul, surrounded by men of low virtues, like Doeg, who will do anything to please the leader and that, for selfish gains. Are these familiar in your country?
Notice Ahimelech’s courageous response to the king’s accusation reminding him the raw truth. He did not fear death as a minister of God. How we need such ministers of the Gospel today. Like the guards, we must courageously say no to ungodly instructions from our boss (1 Samuel 22:17). See Acts 4:18-20.
* Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
Closing Prayer:
Pray that your leaders will abhor wickedness but stand firmly for the truth.
One Year Bible Reading Guide:
Deuteronomy 20-21, Acts 26.
One Year Bible Reading Guide, Hard Copy Version:
Judges 10-12
PRAYER BULLETIN – Thursday Apr 03, 2025
PRAYER FOCUS
NEW COUNCILMEMBERS ORIENTATION/PRS DEPARTMENTAL TRAINING AT COFO. 3RD-4TH
Be strong and courageous; do not be frightened, and do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. Josh. 1:9
THANK GOD FOR:
* All the new Councilmembers, for the privilege and grace given them to serve Him at this level • The lives of all our PRS officers and for the work they are doing
PRAY FOR:
* Journey mercies for all these brethren gathering at COFO this weekend • Fruitful and enriching programs • Fruitful and enriching programs • Grace and unction for all facilitators.
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 3rd April 2025)