Scripture Union Daily Guide Monday 17 March 2025 Devotional Message
TOPIC: Persistence and Perseverance in Prayer
OPENING PRAYER: Lord, I pray that you lead me into your truth as I meditate on your word in Jesus name.
SCRIPTURE: Matthew 15:21-39
Question(s) For Meditation:
► 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 17 March 2025 – OUTLINE
Note this Gentile woman’s persistent faith (Matthew 15:25-28). A challenge to us! She did not allow any of the challenges she faced to discourage or dissuade her from her continuous search and plea for solution to her dear daughter’s problem. First, Jesus appeared not to hear her plea. He did, even though silent.
Believers over the ages have been faced with situations when God seemed silent. See Psalms 28:1 for an example. Many people have missed their blessings because they quit praying too quickly. They could not hear or see God acting on their behalf, and at their rate and pace. Jesus urged us to keep seeking, keep asking and keep knocking (Matthew 7:7-8). This pagan woman understood this principle.
The disciples’ objection could have discouraged anyone but not this woman. Sometimes listening to the voices of fellow believers rather than what God says may discourage us from waiting on God.
Jesus’ initial response (Matthew 15:26) can be readily misunderstood. Even that possibility did not change her focus. We also must fight against all odds and persist in prayer until we receive our blessings.
Jesus still heals the sick (Matthew 15:29-31) and feeds the hungry today (Matthew 15:32-39); how can we introduce Him to our ailing relations, friends and neighbours? Follow Andrew’s and Philip’s example (John 1:40-46).
* Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
Closing Prayer:
Take time to intercede for a loved one who is still under the influence and control of sin and Satan!
One Year Bible Reading Guide:
Numbers 23-24, Psalms 36, Acts 9.
One Year Bible Reading Guide, Hard Copy Version:
Deuteronomy 17-20
NATIONAL PRAYER BULLETIN
Mon Mar 17, 2025
PRAYER FOCUS
GENERAL DIRECTOR’S FAMILIARIZATION TOUR OF AKURE REGION
“You have made the Lord your defender, the Most High your protector, and so no disaster will strike you, no violence will come near your home”. Psalms 91:9-10
THANK GOD FOR:
* The week long familiarization tour of the General Director Evang. Uwem Cosmas Udoh to Akure Region for encouraging and strengthening the brethren.
PRAY FOR:
* Journey mercies throughout the days of the tour. • Abiding presence of the Holy Spirit and availability of the Pilgrims to tap from His wealth of experience. • Abiding fruits from the tour.
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 17 March 2025)