Scripture Union Daily Guide 19 October 2022 Devotional Message for Wednesday– The promise of restoration

Scripture Union Daily Guide 19 October 2022 Devotional for Wednesday

TOPIC: The promise of restoration

OPENING PRAYER: My dear heavenly Father, as I study your word, let it be a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path.

SCRIPTURE: Zephaniah 3:1‐20

Scripture Union Daily Guide 19 October 2022 Message

Read vs.1‐4? Does this look familiar? Can you see a similarity in the picture of Jerusalem and the situation in many African nations today? Injustice and corruption, oppression and exploitation are widespread in our nations.

Christians are the salt of the world and therefore our attitudes must reflect that of Chris. Although God showed them how to live right (v.5), and punished other nations to show them that sin will not go unpunished, how did the people of Zephaniah’s day respond (vs.6‐7)?

God does not punish to destroy but to correct and purify (vs.9‐10; 2 Peter 3:9). Those who turn from their sins (2:1‐3) will be preserved as a remnant and will enjoy a new life of peace and blessing. What kind of people will be among the remnant (vs.11‐13, 19)?

Zephaniah’s prophecy is not just about Jerusalem, it holds end time implications for us. What encouragement can we find in the promises of vs.14‐18? Despite what may be happening now, we can look forward to the day of Christ’s return, when justice and peace will be restored (vs.19‐20; cf. Revelation 21:1‐4). What a day of joy it will be!

Question(s) for Reflection
• What does the passage teach about God the Father, or God the Son or God the Holy Spirit?
• Is there any example for me to follow or not to follow?
• Is there any promise for me to believe or hope for?

Practice/Word Application
And So: How does vs.14‐17 speak to your situation today? Turn your understanding into prayers.

• Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?

Closing Prayer
• Pray that God should have mercy, restore and revive you, your family and the church.

Offer a prayer of faith in line with Psalms 103:2

One Year Bible Reading Plan
Nehemiah 10, 11; Job 40, 41.

NATIONAL PRAYER BULLETIN

Wed, 19-Oct-2022

PRAYER FOCUS

OUR FAMILY RESOLVE
He must manage his own household well, will all dignity keeping his children submissive.
1Timothy 3:4

THANK GOD FOR:
☀ Christian families that provide support for one another, encourage and strengthen one another in this end time.
☀ SU families who have resolved to continue to train their children in godly ways, and to remain families of God.

PRAY FOR:
☛ More teachings and trainings on the importance of family relationships to reduce the rate of conflicts in families
☛ Spiritual inspirations on how to respond and resolve family conflicts before the devil takes control of homes.
☛ Orderliness in Christian homes, as each member submit to one another out of reverence for Christ, and children obey their parents.

PRAY AGAINST:
⚠ Increased rate of kindred problems and conflicts, even in some Christian homes.
⚠ Disobeying God’s command and principles for godly homes thereby giving the devil opportunities to ruin our homes

Scripture Union Daily Guide 19 October 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. Scripture Union Daily Guide 19 October 2022