Scripture Union Daily Guide 16th October 2024 (Wednesday) Devotional Message
TOPIC: Complete In Christ
OPENING PRAYER: Make my life oh Lord a reflection of you as I study your word.
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SCRIPTURE: 1 SAMUEL 18:1-16
Question(s) for Reflection
* Q2: Is there any example for me to follow or not to follow?
Scripture Union Daily Guide 16th October 2024 – MESSAGE
Some people are seriously insecure in their personality. They are “paranoid,” living in constant fear of what others think of them. They hear words that are not said and read wrong meanings into what is said. As a result, they manufacture enemies where none exists. King Saul was that sort of person (vs.8-9; 15). This could be one of the ways demonic spirits manifested in his life (vs.10-11). Beware of suspicious spirit.
Compare this with the secured personality demonstrated by his son. Far from being threatened by David, he accepted and loved the new national hero (vs.1-4). David too had this sense of personal security which made him a respected leader, although youthful (vs.14-16), and in spite of his humble background (v.18). What was it that made the difference in his life (v.14)?
Living by suspicion is different from being led by the Holy Spirit. Suspicion can lead to jealousy and hatred which can lead to physical murder or murderous mind – wishing someone to die or incur disaster! This is a condition of witchcraft. Saul degenerated to this level.
Thank God that in Jesus Christ we have been delivered from suspicious spirit. As St Paul puts it, “For he has rescued us from the kingdom of darkness and transferred us into the Kingdom of his dear Son” (col:13).
Practice/Word Application
So what: Deal with the spirit of suspicion and jealousy before it deals with you and finish you.
* Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
Closing Prayer
Lord please deliver me from this spirit and death in Jesus name.
Offer a prayer of faith in line with 2 Samuel 22:3 ‐ 4
One Year Bible Reading Plan
Daily Bible Reading Plan: Day 290- Matthew 14; Mark 6; Luke 9
NATIONAL PRAYER BULLETIN 16 OCTOBER 2024
PRAYER FOCUS
PILGRIMS DEPARTMENT
“But we, the living, will give thanks to him now and forever” Psalms 115:18
THANK GOD FOR:
‣ The success of all the programmes held so far this year
‣ Protection and provision to enable the brethren execute all the activities in the midst of insecurities and economic hardship
‣ God for all Regional Conferences held in August and their impacts.
PRAY FOR:
‣ The H.O.D. Pilgrims, Ven. Ernest Onyenagbagha, his wife and children; for God’s grace as he drives the affairs of the Pilgrims department.
‣ The Pilgrim Advisory Board Chairman, Prof. Daniel Ama-Abasi and his family, for God’s grace in office, protection and provision.
‣ All Regional Advisory Committee Chairmen.
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 15th October 2024)
