Scripture Union Daily Guide 14th November 2023
Read Scripture Union Daily Guide 14th November 2023 Devotional, Tuesday SU Daily Guide Reading
TOPIC: To Live Is Christ, To Die Is Gain
OPENING PRAYER: Oh Lord, fill me with the power of the Holy Ghost as I study your word.
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE: Philippians 1:19-30
QUESTIONS FOR REFLECTION
• Q 2: Is there any example for me to follow or not to follow?
• Q 7: What truth is God revealing to me in this passage?
MESSAGE: Paul hopes to be released from prison. But the judge’s decision could lead to his death. However, since the mission Christ assigned him was the only passion of his life, he wins in either case – whether released from prison or executed for preaching the gospel.
The threat of death could not affect Paul’s joy (v.23). Believers should not be held in fear of death because for them, death leads directly into the presence of Christ. So, what did he choose and why? (See vs.25-26.) He chose what was more necessary and would promote God’s Kingdom work and not what was convenient for his personal comfort.
However, what is extremely important for Paul is for the Christians to live ‘in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ’ or ‘as citizens of heaven’ and to be united in one purpose. This remains an important challenge for Christians and churches in Africa and elsewhere. Do people see Christ in the conduct and business practices of Christians in your community and country? Are they regarded as “salt and light” and godly examples?
Paul suggests to the believers that Christian suffering is inevitable! It is something Christians must go through (see 2 Timothy 3:12). So, believers are encouraged to find joy even when going through suffering (see John 15:18-20; 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18).
• Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
CLOSING PRAYER
Father in heaven, please help me to live for you daily and in all situations.
Offer a prayer of faith in line with Leviticus 26:3 ‐ 4
One Year Bible Reading Plan
Luke 11, 12; Romans 7.
NATIONAL PRAYER BULLETIN – Tuesday, 14-Nov-2023
PRAYER FOCUS
SUCF REGIONAL CONFERENCE
They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength… Isaiah 40:31
THANK GOD FOR:
►Another SUCF Regional conference which is here again
►These conferences and other programmes have been a blessing to them
PRAY FOR:
►Journey mercies to and from the programme
►A mighty outpouring of the Spirit of God on all attendees
►Unction to function on all the ministers at the conference
Scripture Union Daily Guide 14th November 2023 Devotional. 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.
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