Scripture Union Daily Guide 6th April 2025 Sunday Devotional Message
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TOPIC: Love Your Enemies!
OPENING PRAYER: Sanctify my life dear Lord as I study your word in Jesus name.
SCRIPTURE: 1 Samuel 24:1-22
QUESTIONS FOR MEDITATION:
► Q2: Is there any example for me to follow or not to follow?
► Q3: Is there any command for me to obey
Daily Guide 6th April 2025 Devotional – OUTLINE
What would you do if you had an opportunity to eliminate or harm someone who has been haunting your life for no just cause? Our study opens with Saul maliciously again seeking David’s life. By the providence of God, Saul is led to the same cave where David and his men hid themselves. Consider the two opposite angles from which David and his men were viewing Saul (1 Samuel 24:.4-6).
Jesus commands us to “…Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you…” (Matthew 5:44, KJV). We see David following that command strictly here. He was willing to spare Saul for God’s sake, leaving his case to the God of vengeance (1 Samuel 24:12; cf., Romans 12:19-21).
David had a higher motive for his behaviour. Even the action many would consider insignificant brought him serious conviction (1 Samuel 24:5). What a sensitive conscience! How sensitive are we to the Spirit’s promptings?
Proverbs 15:1 tells us soft answer turns away wrath, we can see that reflect in Saul’s response to David (1 Samuel 24:16-22).
* Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
HYMN: Loving Friend
1. Would the little children find
One whose heart is always kind,
Who life’s burdens will unbind,
And give the spirit rest?
One whose wisdom never fails,
One whose courage never quails,
One who over all prevails,
And standeth every test?
2. Jesus is that loving friend,
On whose truth you may depend,
Who relief will ever send,
And shine when all is dim;
He your soul will ever keep;
He will guard you when you sleep;
He will soothe you when you weep;
My child, then trust in Him.
3. Oh! from Him turn not away;
Rather, seek Him while you may;
And in childhood’s sunny day,
Oh! come and be forgiv’n;
Then will angels round you wait;
God will make your pathway straight,
And, beyond the pearly gate,
Will give you life in Heav’n.
Closing Prayer:
Father, I receive grace to love and pray for my enemies.
One Year Bible Reading Guide:
Deuteronomy 26-27, Psalms 40.
One Year Bible Reading Guide, Hard Copy Version:
Judges 19-21
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PRAY FOR:
* More of the churches to understand the Vision and Mission of SU very well • Them to be more committed in supporting and encouraging SU work through prayers • Formations to faithfully remit the proceeds to the national headquarters
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 6th April 2025)