Scripture Union Daily Guide 19 April 2026: Today’s Devotional Reading and Reflection – Sunday
Are you looking for the Scripture Union Daily Guide 19 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: A DEFIANT AND AUDACIOUS PEOPLE
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Opening Prayer
May my heart, O Lord, be receptive to your word as I meditate on it.
Bible Reading
Jeremiah 44:15-30
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15 Then all the men which knew that their wives had burned incense unto other gods, and all the women that stood by, a great multitude, even all the people that dwelt in the land of Egypt, in Pathros, answered Jeremiah, saying,
16 As for the word that thou hast spoken unto us in the name of the Lord, we will not hearken unto thee.
17 But we will certainly do whatsoever thing goeth forth out of our own mouth, to burn incense unto the queen of heaven, and to pour out drink offerings unto her, as we have done, we, and our fathers, our kings, and our princes, in the cities of Judah, and in the streets of Jerusalem: for then had we plenty of victuals, and were well, and saw no evil.
18 But since we left off to burn incense to the queen of heaven, and to pour out drink offerings unto her, we have wanted all things, and have been consumed by the sword and by the famine.
19 And when we burned incense to the queen of heaven, and poured out drink offerings unto her, did we make her cakes to worship her, and pour out drink offerings unto her, without our men?
20 Then Jeremiah said unto all the people, to the men, and to the women, and to all the people which had given him that answer, saying,
21 The incense that ye burned in the cities of Judah, and in the streets of Jerusalem, ye, and your fathers, your kings, and your princes, and the people of the land, did not the Lord remember them, and came it not into his mind?
22 So that the Lord could no longer bear, because of the evil of your doings, and because of the abominations which ye have committed; therefore is your land a desolation, and an astonishment, and a curse, without an inhabitant, as at this day.
23 Because ye have burned incense, and because ye have sinned against the Lord, and have not obeyed the voice of the Lord, nor walked in his law, nor in his statutes, nor in his testimonies; therefore this evil is happened unto you, as at this day.
24 Moreover Jeremiah said unto all the people, and to all the women, Hear the word of the Lord, all Judah that are in the land of Egypt:
25 Thus saith the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel, saying; Ye and your wives have both spoken with your mouths, and fulfilled with your hand, saying, We will surely perform our vows that we have vowed, to burn incense to the queen of heaven, and to pour out drink offerings unto her: ye will surely accomplish your vows, and surely perform your vows.
26 Therefore hear ye the word of the Lord, all Judah that dwell in the land of Egypt; Behold, I have sworn by my great name, saith the Lord, that my name shall no more be named in the mouth of any man of Judah in all the land of Egypt, saying, The Lord God liveth.
27 Behold, I will watch over them for evil, and not for good: and all the men of Judah that are in the land of Egypt shall be consumed by the sword and by the famine, until there be an end of them.
28 Yet a small number that escape the sword shall return out of the land of Egypt into the land of Judah, and all the remnant of Judah, that are gone into the land of Egypt to sojourn there, shall know whose words shall stand, mine, or their’s.
29 And this shall be a sign unto you, saith the Lord, that I will punish you in this place, that ye may know that my words shall surely stand against you for evil:
30 Thus saith the Lord; Behold, I will give Pharaohhophra king of Egypt into the hand of his enemies, and into the hand of them that seek his life; as I gave Zedekiah king of Judah into the hand of Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon, his enemy, and that sought his life.
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 19 April 2026: OUTLINE
Read Jeremiah 44:15-19 again and observe how defiant and daring the Jews in Egypt were in their response to God’s warnings. Instead of repenting, they had the effrontery to blame God for their predicament, foolishly ascribed their blessings to idols, and determined to continue in their harlotry and idolatry. Why would sinners, suffering severe consequences of their sins, refuse to repent? Do we also behave like this?
See Ephesians 2:12-13 and Ephesians 4:17-20 to understand why. We see increasing return to idolatry, especially among the younger generation. Though destructive, sin is often pleasurable and keeps the sinner from realizing his true condition. Also, note that the women had the backing of their husbands in all their evil practices. Do we also secretly admire and approve of the evils, and immoral behaviours of our time (Romans 1:32)?
The Jews were in Egypt as fugitives because of past sins (Jeremiah 44:20-23), and they would not escape the punishment for their effrontery and insulting response to God as well (Jeremiah 44:24-27). Like the Jews in Egypt, we may choose to be defiant to God’s word, but we cannot escape the consequences of our defiance (Jeremiah 44:28). What can we learn from Jeremiah 44:29-30?
And So
It is God’s word that will ultimately prevail, not man’s word.
Insight
* Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
Closing Prayer
Lord, grant that I would not become hardened and callous against your word. May I always tremble and repent at your word.
Prayer of Faith
Offer a prayer of faith in line with Mark 5:34
One Year Bible Reading Plan
1 Samuel 28-31; Psalms 18
Prayer Bulletin – Sun 19 April, 2026
PRAYER FOCUS
AKURE REGION: DISCIPLESHIP
My little children, for whom I labour in birth again till Christ is formed in you. Gal 4:19
THANK GOD FOR:
•The various discipleship programs and their impact in the lives of the youths
PRAY FOR:
•Grace for the brethren to pray, follow up and disciple the young Christians until Christ be formed in them
•Wisdom and divine strategy needed for the integration of our children and youths to the SU work at all levels.
•God will give grace to the young Christians to live by the godly principles they have been taught and be rooted in Christ.
PRAY AGAINST:
•Distractions, defilements and breaking away from fellowship
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 19 April 2026)
