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Scripture Union Daily Guide 18th May 2023: Immortalizing the Ascension of Jesus Christ our Lord

by Chibuzor Nwaobasi

Scripture Union Daily Guide 18th May 2023
Scripture Union Daily Guide 18th May 2023

Read Scripture Union Daily Guide 18th May 2023, Thursday SU Daily Guide Reading

TOPIC: Immortalizing the Ascension of Jesus Christ our Lord

OPENING PRAYER: Dear Lord, I pray that you sanctify my spirit, soul and body as I read your word in Jesus name.

SCRIPTURE: Psalm 68:1 – 20

QUESTIONS FOR REFLECTION
• Q 1: What does the passage teach about God the Father, or God the Son or God the Holy Spirit?
• Q 6: Is there any prayer for me to remember?

Singing and making merry are the hallmarks of celebrations. This psalm is believed to have originated during the rule of King David as they were bringing the Ark of the Lord to Mount Zion (2 Samuel 6) after being carried around since the days at Mount Sinai. Many believers agree that it was a precursor of the great ascension of Christ (Acts 1:9; Ephesians 4:8). This psalm is a great encouragement because:

Firstly, we see that with God’s presence in our lives, our enemies are blown away like smoke or just melt away as wax before a fire (v.2) because God Himself mounts a guard for His people, while they rejoice in His presence (v.3).

Secondly, God rescues His people from trouble (v.6). He frees and protects His children and becomes a father to orphans and protector of widows (v.5,10).

Thirdly, He fights and wins our life battles sending our enemies away in great confusion (vs.11,12). Are you confident of this?

Fourthly, while there were great mountains like those in Bashan, they could not match Mount Zion where God lived. As such, believers know that if God is with us no one can be against us (Romans 8:31).

Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?

CLOSING PRAYER
Thank God for His protection.

Offer a prayer of faith in line with Genesis 9:1

One Year Bible Reading Plan
2 Samuel 1, 2, Matthew 14.

NATIONAL PRAYER BULLETIN – Thu, 18-May-2023

PRAYER FOCUS
EVER PRESENT GOD

Where can I go from your Spirit?
Or where can I flee from your presence?
If I ascend to heaven, You are there; If I make my bed in Shoel, behold you are there…
-Psalm 139:7-8

THANK GOD FOR:
► Being a caring father to us His children.
► Being a God who is both far and near, hence nothing can be hidden from Him.

PRAY FOR:
► Grace to keep calm even in this end time.
► Spiritual help from above to enable us continue to seek the help even when all else seem to fail.
► Revival for our spirit and grace to call upon Him in truth at all times.

PRAY AGAINST:
► Every situation that shakes, discourages and causes heart ache today.
► Failing to see and recognize that the Lord your God is in our midst as the Victorious Warrior who said “it is finished”

Scripture Union Daily Guide 18th May 2023. 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.

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