Scripture Union Daily Guide 10th January 2025 (Friday) Devotional Message
TOPIC: He Knows Your Need
Opening Prayer: As I read through this passage dear Lord, let your word bring transformation to my life.
Today’s Scripture: Matthew 6:24-34
QUESTIONS FOR REFLECTION:
► Q3: Is there any command for me to obey?
► Q4: Is there any promise for me to believe or hope for?
Scripture Union Daily Guide 10th January 2025 Outline
An adage says, if you pursue two rats at the same time, you will return empty handed. As followers of Christ, Jesus and He alone must be at the centre of our life. Our Lord does not tolerate rivals (compare Exodus 20:3). It must be, ‘God and God alone.’
And if our decision is to devote our lives wholly to God and become His servants, then we should trust Him to provide fully for all our needs. We serve a God of love who is always mindful of our needs. The only wages we receive from worrying are hypertension, stomach ulcer, mental breakdown, etc. Worrying is often a mirage.
By the time you get there you find that your worrying was unnecessary because the problem is non-existent. What is the solution to anxiety, according to Matthew 6:33? Jesus, in Matthew 6:43, is not against making plans. Worrying and planning are not the same. We all should prayerfully plan our lives and then trustfully hand these plans over to the Lord as we execute them (Proverbs 16:1-3; NLT). Planning actually helps us to worry less.
* Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
Offer a prayer of faith in line with: 2 Samuel 22:40
What is my main source of anxiety? What will I do about it?
Closing Prayer: Read and meditate on Philippians 4:6-7 and 1 Peter 5:7 and do what they say.
One Year Bible Reading Guide:
Genesis 15, Galatians 1-2.
NATIONAL PRAYER BULLETIN 10TH JANUARY 2025
PRAYER FOCUS
GOD OUR HELP
Lord, you have been our dwelling place in all generations. Psalm 90:1
THANK GOD FOR:
* Being our God, our help in ages past and our hope for years to come • Always being there for us despite all the raging storm • The privilege of belonging to him
PRAY FOR:
* Grace to be steadfast, so we may continue to enjoy Him as our refuge and strength • Grace to keep trusting Him no matter what comes our way • Travelling mercies as Senior Staff return from their retreat today.
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 10th January 2025)