Scripture Union Daily Guide 19 January 2022 | SU Devotional | Wednesday Message
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Topic: Restoration (1)
Opening Prayer: Grant me grace dear Lord to apply what you will teach me today as I read this passage.
Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1‐14
Question(s) for Reflection
• Is there any promise for me to believe or hope for?
Scripture Union Daily Guide 19 January 2022 | SU Devotional | Message
Yesterday, God promised to give a new heart, His spirit, to replace the heart of stone. Today we see the state of the heart that does not have the breath of God in it. They may look physically fit and active, even fulfilling all their religious demands and bringing their sacrifices to God at the appointed time. However, God sees them differently. They are dry bones, hopelessly dead (vs.1,2).
Notice the discussion between God and the prophet (vs.3‐6). God could act directly to bring life to the dry bones without Ezekiel’s involvement, but He chose to partner with men to fulfil His purpose in the world. Ezekiel’s role was to prophesy “as I was commanded” (vs.7,10) similar to our role today in sharing the Good News with people around us.
Unless the Lord opens our eyes to see the spiritual state of the Church, we will never realise that thousands who march into our churches each Sunday are without hope of eternal life. The Holy Spirit uses the word of God, mixed with faith, to help revive the Church making it a vast army, ready to do battle for Him.
Practice/Word Application
So what: Prophesy life to one or two dry bones around you today by sharing Christ’s love with them.
• Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
Closing Prayer
• Like Ezekiel, God, please use me to bring hope of eternal life to a soul today.
Closing Prayer
• Like Ezekiel, God, please use me to bring hope of eternal life to a soul today.
Offer a prayer of faith in line with Psalms 30:5
One Year Bible Reading Plan
Genesis 32,33, Psalms 14.
NATIONAL PRAYER BULLETIN
Wed, 19-Jan-2022
PRAYER FOCUS
WORKING FOR THE MASTER IN SUPB FOLLOWING THE MASTER‘S MANDATE
Unless the Lord builds a house, the work of the builders is wasted. Unless the Lord protects a city, guarding it with sentries will do no good. Psalm 127:1
THANK GOD FOR:
› SUPB customers and for their continued patronage. › Good health and protection of staff and board members. › His faithfulness for the last production and distribution season.
PRAY FOR:
• Provisions for the company to always meet up with its obligations. • Protections, preservation and strength for all the staff and their families. • Our press, water plants and guest houses. • Provisions for SUPB debtors in SU formations, and individuals so that they can pay up.
PRAY AGAINST:
∷ Accidents and breakdown of SUPB equipment and vehicles. ∷ Insecurity in the land and policies that affect economic engagements.
Scripture Union Daily Guide 19 January 2022. 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.