Scripture Union Daily Guide 16th December 2024 (Monday) Devotional Message
TOPIC: In Times of Need
Opening Prayer: Dear Lord, grant me understanding and illumination as I ponder on your word in Jesus name.
Scripture: PSALM 86:1-17
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Question(s) for Reflection
* Q 1: What does the passage teach about God the Father, or God the Son or God the Holy Spirit?
* Q2: Is there any example for me to follow or not to follow?
Scripture Union Daily Guide 16 December 2024 Outline:
We may not know when in particular in the history of David he wrote this Psalm. Some of his “I am’”s” are worthy of note:
a. I am poor (v.1). Poverty may not necessarily be in terms of material or monetary things. A kind of poverty that drives you closer to God for guidance (v.2) and makes you devoted to Him is indeed a good one to emulate.
b. I am needy (v.1): No one can ever outlive his or her need of God. If you are so rich in worldly things to the point you feel you do not need Him, then, you have a problem. It is good to know our needs.
We can identify some of David’s needs from the rest of the passage: mercy (vs.3,5), joy (v.4), forgiveness (v.5) and fellowship (v.16). It is right to pray for a sign of God’s goodness (v.17). As David found, it may be just what we need. But let us not overlook the signs He has already given – the support of family and friends, the fellowship of other Christians, the light of each day. And we can be confident that He knows our situation no matter how desperate it becomes, and that He cares for us.
Identify the qualities of those who know God from the rest of the passage.
* Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
Closing Prayer
Turn v.17 into your own prayers today.
Offer a prayer of faith in line with Psalms 34:4
One Year Bible Reading Plan
Daily Bible Reading Plan: Day 351- Philippians
NATIONAL PRAYER BULLETIN 16 DECEMBER 2024
PRAYER FOCUS
AREA YOUTH EMPOWERMENT SUMMIT
Once, God has spoken, twice I have heard this; that power belongs to God. Psalm 62:11
THANK GOD FOR:
‣ This yearly program being organized every year to empower youths
‣ For the Area Schools Implementation Committee, ASIC, for the grace to organize the programme
PRAY FOR:
‣ The success of this year’s program
‣ Encouraging attendance of the target audience, the youths
‣ The purpose of the programme to be achieved in their lives
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 16th December 2024)
