Scripture Union Daily Guide 3rd December 2024 (Tuesday) Devotional Message
TOPIC: When God Seems Silent
OPENING PRAYER: May the meditation of my heart be acceptable unto you, O Lord as I read from your word.
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TODAY’S SCRIPTURE: PSALM 83:1-18
Question(s) for Reflection
* Q 1: What does the passage teach about God the Father, or God the Son or God the Holy Spirit?
* Q2: Is there any example for me to follow or not to follow?
Daily Guide 3rd December 2024 Scripture Union Outline:
The Psalm describes how a coalition of ten Gentile nations plotted to wipe Israel off the face of the earth. See vs.5-8 to identify the ten nations.
Asaph was troubled because the Lord had said nothing through His prophets and done nothing to stop the huge confederacy from advancing against His people (v.1). These were God’s enemies, attacking God’s people to destroy them and take possession of their land (v.12). These enemies came against Israel from every direction.
This is similar to what is happening to Christians around the world today. Christians are being attacked, and terrorists from outside are invading indigenous Christian-dominated territories with impunity. Lives are lost; churches, schools, farmlands, etc. are being destroyed and it seems God is silent.
Read vs.9-11 again. See how the psalmist recounts the past victories of God against other nations and calls on Him to do it again. This is a really important biblical principle: remember the works of God! In the most challenging situations of life, when all hopes seem lost, remember what God has done in the past. He is the unchanging God.
* Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
Closing Prayer
Pray for individuals, families and churches around the world that are undergoing persecution.
Offer a prayer of faith in line with Psalms 33:12
One Year Bible Reading Plan
Daily Bible Reading Plan: Day 338-2 Corinthians 1-4
NATIONAL PRAYER BULLETIN 3 DECEMBER 2024
PRAYER FOCUS
ENUGU REGION
From the rising of the sun unto the going down of the same, the Lord’s name is to be praised. The Lord is high above all nations, and his glory above the heavens. Psalms 113:3-4
THANK GOD FOR:
‣ His goodness and mercies upon his people in Enugu Region
‣ Available and willing manpower
‣ Seeing them through all challenges regardless of how tough
PRAY FOR:
‣ Healing of all the sick brethren in the Region
‣ Renewed zeal and grace for the available workforce
‣ Financial provision for all Trainings and Conferences in the Region
‣ Improved funding for development of the Camp of Favour, Nenwe (COFAN)
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 December 2024)
