Scripture Union Daily Guide 18 April 2026: Today’s Devotional Reading and Reflection – Saturday
Are you looking for the Scripture Union Daily Guide 18 April 2026? Discover today’s devotional reading, Bible passage, and reflection to strengthen your spiritual journey. This Daily Guide provides clear, scripture-based insight and life applications to help you grow in faith, understand God’s Word, and live a Christ-centered life. Whether for personal devotion or group study, today’s message is a timely word for your walk with God.
TOPIC: Idolatry Is Destructive
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Opening Prayer
Grant me depth of insight, revelation and knowledge as I meditate on this passage, O Lord.
Bible Reading
Jeremiah 44:1-14
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The word that came to Jeremiah concerning all the Jews which dwell in the land of Egypt, which dwell at Migdol, and at Tahpanhes, and at Noph, and in the country of Pathros, saying,
2 Thus saith the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel; Ye have seen all the evil that I have brought upon Jerusalem, and upon all the cities of Judah; and, behold, this day they are a desolation, and no man dwelleth therein,
3 Because of their wickedness which they have committed to provoke me to anger, in that they went to burn incense, and to serve other gods, whom they knew not, neither they, ye, nor your fathers.
4 Howbeit I sent unto you all my servants the prophets, rising early and sending them, saying, Oh, do not this abominable thing that I hate.
5 But they hearkened not, nor inclined their ear to turn from their wickedness, to burn no incense unto other gods.
6 Wherefore my fury and mine anger was poured forth, and was kindled in the cities of Judah and in the streets of Jerusalem; and they are wasted and desolate, as at this day.
7 Therefore now thus saith the Lord, the God of hosts, the God of Israel; Wherefore commit ye this great evil against your souls, to cut off from you man and woman, child and suckling, out of Judah, to leave you none to remain;
8 In that ye provoke me unto wrath with the works of your hands, burning incense unto other gods in the land of Egypt, whither ye be gone to dwell, that ye might cut yourselves off, and that ye might be a curse and a reproach among all the nations of the earth?
9 Have ye forgotten the wickedness of your fathers, and the wickedness of the kings of Judah, and the wickedness of their wives, and your own wickedness, and the wickedness of your wives, which they have committed in the land of Judah, and in the streets of Jerusalem?
10 They are not humbled even unto this day, neither have they feared, nor walked in my law, nor in my statutes, that I set before you and before your fathers.
11 Therefore thus saith the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel; Behold, I will set my face against you for evil, and to cut off all Judah.
12 And I will take the remnant of Judah, that have set their faces to go into the land of Egypt to sojourn there, and they shall all be consumed, and fall in the land of Egypt; they shall even be consumed by the sword and by the famine: they shall die, from the least even unto the greatest, by the sword and by the famine: and they shall be an execration, and an astonishment, and a curse, and a reproach.
13 For I will punish them that dwell in the land of Egypt, as I have punished Jerusalem, by the sword, by the famine, and by the pestilence:
14 So that none of the remnant of Judah, which are gone into the land of Egypt to sojourn there, shall escape or remain, that they should return into the land of Judah, to the which they have a desire to return to dwell there: for none shall return but such as shall escape.
Questions for Meditation
►Q2: Is there any example for me to follow or not to follow?
►Q5: Is there any warning for me to heed?
Scripture Union Daily Guide 18 April 2026: OUTLINE
Why did calamity come upon the people who were once the beloved of God (Jeremiah 44:1-6)? Note that God in His lovingkindness did not leave them to continue in their backsliding. He sent His Prophets to warn them day and night (Jeremiah 44:4) but rather than repenting, they turned deaf ears to the prophets’ messages. If any man goes to hell, God is not to blame. When people reject God, and choose the way of wickedness, to please themselves, and to serve idols, they should be ready for the consequences of their choices. Read Jeremiah 44:7-10 again and observe three questions God asked the people of Judah. God did not stop at reminding them of their past failures which brought disaster to them; he went further to give explicit warning about the consequences of persisting in idolatry, even in Egypt (Jeremiah 44:11-14). What does this teach us about God? God is compassionate and kind. He would not punish anyone without adequate warning and opportunity to repent. That is the reason Jesus came to the world (Matthew 1:21; John 3:17-18). So what? How do you treat God’s word that comes to you in your personal studies, and through sermons, songs, etc.? Remember, you do not have forever to disobey God!
Insight
* Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
Closing Prayer
Thank you, Lord, for your love and compassion towards me, and for the warnings you always send to me. Help me to heed your warnings and turn away from my sin.
Prayer of Faith
Offer a prayer of faith in line with Luke 5:17
Prayer for the Week
Pray for every child of God to desire to know God more intimately. Pray for desire to study, meditate and obey the word of God more. Pray that our testimony as God’s children will be more forceful and impactful.
One Year Bible Reading Plan
Psalms 17; Psalms 35; Psalms 54; Psalms 63
Sat 18 April, 2026
PRAYER FOCUS
SUCF EXECUTIVES
I must work the work of Him that sent me, while it is day; night is coming when no man can work. John 9:4.
THANK GOD FOR:
•The privilege granted all the SUCF executives to serve in God’s vineyard.
PRAY FOR:
•God will continue to renew their commitment, strength and zeal for the work He has committed to them.
•The spirit of love and unity for them so as not to lose focus.
•Fresh anointing and wisdom to fulfill their roles as leaders in their respective fellowships
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 18 April 2026)
