Scripture Union Daily Guide 15th August 2024 (Thursday) Devotional Message
TOPIC: Memorials To God’s Faithfulness
OPENING PRAYER: I open my heart to meditate on your word, teach me your ways oh Lord.
SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY: Joshua 4:1-24
QUESTIONS FOR REFLECTION
* Q 1: What does the passage teach about God the Father, or God the Son or God the Holy Spirit?
* Q3: Is there any command for me to obey?
Scripture Union Daily Guide 15th August 2024 – MESSAGE
God had just done some great miracle beyond the imagination of many Israelites. They had watched God’s great power displayed in their very presence. What do you expect to be the effect of this miracle on the Israelites’ confidence in God as they prepared to start their military campaign in Canaan?
Notice the impact on others too (4:24 cf. 5:1). But human memory is very short hence the instructions in vs.2-3. Notice the other important purpose of this monument (vs.6-7). We must be ready to answer our children’s questions about our faith.
This story also underscores the importance of record keeping. Keeping a good diary of significant events in our family helps us pass useful information to the next generation. We should also learn to keep a good spiritual journal. It is a good practice to keep a notebook and a pen/pencil handy to record significant lessons during our Quiet Time (Bible Meditation).
God dried up the Jordan River just as He did the Red Sea even though the method he used were different (cf: Joshua 3:15-17; Exodus 14:16). He is able to handle every situation in your life in His own special way. Why did God perform these miracles for Israel (v.24)?
Practice/Word Application
Action: Begin today to build a family memorial to the Lord.
* Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
Closing Prayer
Turn the initial entries into prayer of thanksgiving or supplication.
Offer a prayer of faith in line with Psalms 138:3
“In the day when I cried thou answeredst me, and strengthenedst me with strength in my soul.”
One Year Bible Reading Plan
Daily Bible Reading Plan: Day 228– Jeremiah 32-34
NATIONAL PRAYER BULLETIN – Thursday Aug 15, 2024
PRAYER FOCUS
And confess the sins of the children of Israel (Nigeria), which we have sinned… we have acted corruptly against you and have not kept your commandments
Nehemiah 1:6-7
THANK GOD FOR:
‣ His mercy, providence and purposes for our country.
PRAY FOR:
‣ Forgiveness for the grievous sins of Nigeria – rejecting the rule of Christ, resisting the Spirit of God, engaging in demon worship and idolatry, shedding innocent blood, oppressing the vulnerable, corruption; plead for the blood of Jesus to atone for our sins and for the innocent blood which are being shed regularly in the country.
‣ God to destroy all the kidnap for ransom networks in Nigeria and that the government will show sincerity and courage in tackling the problems confronting the country.
‣ God will help us to recover from the present economic hardship and that His fear will rule our hearts as a people.
PRAY AGAINST:
‣ Corruption, oppression and stronghold of wickedness in the land.
Scripture Union Daily Guide 15 August 2024. 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.