Scripture Union Daily Guide 11 May 2024 (Saturday) Devotional Message
TOPIC: God’s Greatest Invitation!
OPENING PRAYER: My dear heavenly Father, as I study your word, let it be a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path.
SCRIPTURE READING: ISAIAH 55:1-13(NIV)
Question(s) 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 11 May 2024 – MESSAGE
Read v.1 again. Do you know any store that sells wares for free? It is one thing to give out things for free on charity but to ‘sell’ things at no cost and even to those who have no money is paradoxical. This can only point to God’s gracious gift of salvation to sinful men. We do not need to pay any price for our salvation because Christ paid it all (Isaiah 53; Ephesians 2:8-9).
This, however, does not mean that sinners have nothing to do. There are at least twelve commands in this passage. Carefully go through vs.1-3 and 6-7 again. Check out God’s commands to wayward Israel in order to partake of God’s gracious offer. How do these apply to us today?
Just like divine judgment caused Israel to go into captivity in Babylon, so has sin separated us from God and robbed us of His blessings (Romans 3:23)! We cannot find true satisfaction and peace for our souls except in Christ (John 3:37).
Note the question in v.2a. This is a warning not to waste your life on mundane things that cannot save and do not satisfy (Matthew 16:26).
Practice/Word Application
So what? To enjoy the blessings of salvation, you must repent of, forsake sin, and seek God wholeheartedly.
* Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
Closing Prayer
Dear Lord, deliver me from the pursuit of transient things that cannot satisfy. Let my heart crave and desire only for you.
Prayer for the week
* Pray for Nigeria, that God will make us to be more of a producing nation than a consuming nation • Pray that God will help our leaders to be more intentional in providing a more conducive environment for production
Offer a prayer of faith in line with Psalms 37:4
One Year Bible Reading Plan
Daily Bible Reading Plan: Day 132 – Psalms 65-67, 69-70
NATIONAL PRAYER BULLETIN
Sat May 11, 2024
PRAYER FOCUS
SUCF STAKEHOLDERS SUMMIT (WEST)
‘I beseech you therefore brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice’
Rm. 12:1.
THANK GOD FOR:
* The joy of Lord that continues to strengthen SUCF brethren in the West.
* This important gathering intended to sharpen and equip the brethren for the work ahead.
PRAY FOR:
* A spirit-filled summit that will bring about divine empowerment and strength.
* The clarity of vision of where the Lord is leading the Ministry and what he desires for the SUCF.