Scripture Union Daily Guide 16 July 2024 (Tuesday) Devotional Message
TOPIC: Pursue Things of Eternal Value
OPENING PRAYER: Dear Lord, make me more like you through the power of your word as I meditate on it.
SCRIPTURE READING: 1 TIMOTHY 6:11-21
Question(s) for Reflection
* Q3: Is there any command for me to obey?
There are things that last for eternity and those that are transient. Unfortunately, our values are often lopsided. We pursue temporary things vigorously at the expense of the spiritual and eternal blessings. Read vs.11-12 again and identify the things Paul recommends we should run after.
These are the virtues that can help us build a just and equitable society. But holding on to our salvation and godly virtues, in this perverse generation, is not always easy. We must be ready to fight, and to always guard our salvation and faith (vs.12, 20a). We must make up our minds to keep the commands of Christ our Lord till He returns (vs.14-15a), and turn away from godless doctrines and practices, no matter how appealing (vs.20-21). Meditate on vs.15b-16.
Ephesus was a wealthy city, and the church probably had many rich members hence Paul’s charge in vs.17-19 again re-emphasising the lessons we learnt yesterday. Jesus himself knew how much distraction money could create for the Christian and therefore taught a lot about money (wealth). See Matthew 13:22; 19:23-24; Luke 12:13-21. What did Jesus mean by being “rich towards God” and Paul, being “rich in good deeds” (v.18)?
Practice/Word Application
Thought: “Riches are a blessing only to those who make them a blessing to others.”
* Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
Closing Prayer
Remind me always, Lord, that I am fighting the good fight of faith and keep me true to you.
Offer a prayer of faith in line with Psalms 9:18
One Year Bible Reading Plan
Daily Bible Reading Plan: Day 198- Isaiah 18-22
NATIONAL PRAYER BULLETIN – Tuesday Jul 16, 2024
PRAYER FOCUS
SU LONG VACATION CAMP
Remember now your creator in the days of your youth—–
Ecc. 12:1
THANK GOD FOR:
‣ The vision of SU in organizing holiday camps for children and youth.
‣ The great and marvellous things He has been doing in the lives of the campers and camp officers in each of the past camps.
PRAY FOR:
‣ Clearer goals both physical and spiritual and diligent teaching during these camps.
‣ More pilgrims volunteers who will assist in training, counselling and supervision.
‣ Funds to execute these camps successfully.
‣ Every camper will have a definite encounter with the Lord.
‣ Life transforming messages and activities.