Scripture Union Daily Guide 11 August 2022 Devotional Message for Thursday– A Plea For Even‐Handed Justice

Scripture Union Daily Guide 11 August 2022 Devotional for Thursday

TOPIC: A Plea For Even‐Handed Justice

OPENING PRAYER: Lord, I pray that you lead me into your truth as I meditate on your word in Jesus name.

SCRIPTURE: Psalm 28:1 – 9

Scripture Union Daily Guide 11 August 2022 MESSAGE

The Psalmist prays that God would graciously hear and answer him. In his distress, he called upon Him (vs.1,2). Observe his faith in prayer: “O Lord, my rock?”, denoting his belief in God’s power (He is a rock) and his dependence upon that power.

The enemy seemed to be scheming evil against David (v.4). The prayer of David for God to punish the wicked is not because of personal bitterness or the desire for revenge. It is because they are the enemies of God and they disregard all He has done (vs.4‐5).

God’s hands went to work and met the need (v.5). Faith moves the hands of God on behalf of His people. In v.6, David encourages himself to hope in God for the perfecting of everything that concerned him.

This is a way of attaining peace. He concludes with a short but comprehensive prayer for the church of God (v.9). 1. That God would save them from their enemies and the dangers they were exposed to. 2. That God would bless them with all good, flowing from His favour, in fulfilment of His promise. 3. That he would shepherd and carry them forever.

Question(s) for Reflection
• Is there any prayer for me to remember?

Practice/Word Application
And So? Have you ever been as desperate as David (vs.1‐5)? What did you do in that situation?

• Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?

Closing Prayer
• Lord, in my desperation, may I turn to you in prayer knowing that you will never leave me nor forsake me.

Offer a prayer of faith in line with Psalms 28:6 ‐ 7

One Year Bible Reading Plan
Jeremiah 4‐6.

NATIONAL PRAYER BULLETIN

Thu, 11-Aug-2022

PRAYER FOCUS

I MUST TELL JESUS
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your request to God.
Philippians 4:6

THANK GOD FOR:
☀ The access we have to God and His love, care and provision for us in SU.
☀ The life of God which we carry that enables us face all that come our way daily

PRAY FOR:
☛ Undeterred spirit of prayer and intercession to continue to relay to our Father our need.
☛ The rest of God that will enable us enjoy rest even in the face of storm of life.
☛ Our daily reconfirmation of God as our Lord and our God who is ever near us.

PRAY AGAINST:
⚠ The power of sickness, failure and destruction from deterring us from calling upon our Father Jesus.

Scripture Union Daily Guide 11 August 2022. 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 11 August 2022