Scripture Union Daily Guide 16 August 2022 Devotional Message for Tuesday– Forgiveness Demonstrated

Scripture Union Daily Guide 16 August 2022 Devotional for Tuesday

TOPIC: Forgiveness Demonstrated

OPENING PRAYER: May my heart, O Lord, be receptive to your word as I meditate on it.

SCRIPTURE: Genesis 45:1 – 15

Scripture Union Daily Guide 16 August 2022 MESSAGE

Observe how Joseph reveals himself to his brothers. Joseph orders his staff to go out before finally revealing himself to the brothers. It was a very emotional moment for Joseph, but he assures his brothers not to grieve for the way they treated him. Notice his understanding of the way they maltreated him (vs.5‐8).

How does this story encourage us to recognize the sovereignty of God in the affairs of life and to trust His promises no matter how dark the day may be? Of a truth, humans cannot frustrate the plans of God. Joseph teaches us to forgive the worst deeds that might have been perpetrated against us.

Note also that the harm we do to others may come back to haunt us. Imagine for a moment how the brothers felt seeing Joseph whom they thought might have died! How did Joseph express his love for his brothers? The revelation of Joseph to his brothers might have overwhelmed them but his embrace of each of them was healing.

His brothers mustered courage and talked to him (v.15). Probably they asked for forgiveness. Let us learn to give joy and relief to people who might have wronged us by forgiving them.

Question(s) for Reflection
• Is there any example for me to follow or not to follow?

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

Scripture Union Daily Guide 16 August 2022 Closing Prayer
• Forgive me my sins, Lord Jesus, as I ‘forgive those who sin against’ me (Luke 11:4a).

Offer a prayer of faith in line with Psalms 40:13

One Year Bible Reading Plan
Jeremiah 19‐21.

NATIONAL PRAYER BULLETIN

Tue, 16-Aug-2022

PRAYER FOCUS

A SECOND CHANCE
But God shows His love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
Romans 5:8

THANK GOD FOR:
☀ Promising us that He will not remember the former things, nor consider the things of the old when we repent.
☀ The patience of God because He does not want us to perish.

PRAY FOR:
☛ Your children, who started the Christian race, but have backslidden that God will give them a second chance.
☛ Genuine spirit of love and forgiveness so you can pray sincerely for their repentance.

PRAY AGAINST:
⚠ The plan of the devil to make them remain in sin till the end.
⚠ Bitterness, anger that may make you give up on them while they are still breathing.

Scripture Union Daily Guide 16 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 16 August 2022