Scripture Union Daily Guide 19th August 2024 (Monday) Devotional Message
TOPIC: SIN DESTROYS
OPEN PRAYERS: Lord, I pray that you lead me into your truth as I meditate on your word in Jesus name.
SCRIPTURE READING: Joshua 7:1-26
Question(s) for Reflection
* Q2: Is there any example for me to follow or not to follow?
* Q5: Is there any warning for me to heed?
Achan yielded to lust (vs.21; compare 1 John 2:15-17). God had given specific instructions through Joshua concerning the city of Jericho and all that was in it (6:17-19). They were to dedicate them irrevocably or forever to the Lord.
Notice the consequence of disobedience on the sinner, his family (vs.24-26) and the entire nation (vs.4&5)? Innocent men died in battle, Israel’s faith was shaken, and fear paralyzed them. Joshua who had been following God’s instruction meticulously missed it this time by underestimating the enemy and failing to seek God’s direction. Innocent members of Achan’s family died.
Our sin has disastrous consequences on us and those around us. Millions of people in Africa are suffering because of the sins of their leaders. Indeed, the wages of sin is death.
God has given us specific instructions in the Scripture (read 2 Timothy 3:16).
It is compulsory that we obey them lest we fall into the error of Achan. What temptations are you dealing with of late? Trust God for the grace to resist them. Read Titus 2:11-12.
Practice/Word Application
And so? Continually examine yourself, confess, and receive cleansing to remain on the victory side.
* Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
Closing Prayer
Turn Psalm 139:23-24 into prayer.
Offer a prayer of faith in line with Psalms 20:6
“Now know I that the LORD saveth his anointed; he will hear him from his holy heaven with the saving strength of his right hand.”
One Year Bible Reading Plan
Daily Bible Reading Plan: Day 232– Habakkuk
NATIONAL PRAYER BULLETIN – Mon Aug 19, 2024
PRAYER FOCUS
SU STAFF AND LEADERS.
You did not choose, but I chose you and appointed you.
John 15:16
THANK GOD FOR:
‣ Willing men and women that he has chosen and called to serve in the SU.
PRAY FOR:
‣ More commitment for all leaders at all levels- Council, Regional, Area, Zonal and Group Committee members to lead his people.
‣ The travelling staff; HODs, Regional Coordinators, Travelling Secretaries and Missionaries for divine enablement; their families and protection in all their journeys.
‣ God to raise more dedicated workers to cope with the expanding ministry.