Scripture Union Daily Guide 18 June 2024 (Tuesday) Devotional Message
TOPIC: Credentials of True Apostles
OPENING PRAYER: Dear Lord, make me more like you through the power of your word as I meditate on it.
SCRIPTURE: 2 CORINTHIANS 11:16-33
Question(s) for Reflection
* Q2: Is there any example for me to follow or not to follow?
* Q7: What truth is God revealing to me in this passage?
Scripture Union Daily Guide 18 June 2024 Outline:
Yesterday, we saw that Paul did not burden the Corinthians either with his upkeep or the needs of the ministry. He is therefore surprised that his beloved church allows itself to be abused, enslaved, forced to do things they did not want nor should do. People were taking advantage of them in many ways (v.20), yet they did not in any way resist them. He speaks sarcastically to them about it and shows them that while boasting is not good, he would do just that to shake the Corinthians into seeing what they needed to do (compare Proverbs 26:3-5).
It is amazing that his credentials as a true servant of Christ is confirmed not by his exploits for the Lord but the things he suffered. Read vs.21-33 again and compare the things he listed as the basis of his boasting with our current day teachings. What impressive credentials of a true apostle! This could only be absorbed by a genuine apostle sent by God Himself.
Practice/Word Application
So what? Paul’s daily burden was his concern for the churches (v.28). What is your main concern?
* Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
Closing Prayer
Grant, O heavenly Father, that our joy will not be in what we get but what we give in our service to you.
Offer a prayer of faith in line with Psalms 118:14
“The LORD is my strength and song, and is become my salvation.”
One-Year Bible Reading Plan
Daily Bible Reading Plan: Day 170 – Ecclesiastes 1-6
NATIONAL PRAYER BULLETIN 18 JUNE 2024
PRAYER FOCUS
YOUTH OUTREACH AND EVANGELISM
Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. – Matthew 28:19
THANK GOD FOR:
● The opportunities to reach out to young people and share the gospel.
● The lives transformed through our youth outreach efforts.
PRAY FOR:
* Boldness and wisdom in our youth outreach and evangelism activities.
* Open doors and receptive hearts among the youth we interact with.
PRAY AGAINST:
● Fear and hesitation that may hinder our evangelistic efforts.
● Resistance to the gospel message among the youth.