Scripture Union Daily Guide 2 June 2022 | SU Daily Guide for Tuesday
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Topic: God is Faithful
Opening Prayer: Oh Lord, grant me divine guidance as I read and meditate on your word in Jesus name.
Scripture: Genesis 21:1‐21
Question(s) for Reflection
• What does the passage teach about God the Father, or God the Son or God the Holy Spirit?
• What truth is God revealing to me in this passage?
Scripture Union Daily Guide 2 June 2022 MESSAGE
How do you feel when you finally receive something you have been expecting over a period of time? Abraham and Sarah had waited for the promised child for so long but after repeated promises, God finally fulfilled His promise (v.1). Note that Sarah conceived and gave birth to a son “at just the time God had said it would” (v.2). Waiting for answer to prayer can be tough.
We may be tempted to give up because the answer to our prayers had delayed, but when we finally receive the answer, it brings us joy and laughter.
No wonder Abraham named the boy Isaac, which means laughter. When we find ourselves in situations of prolonged trials of faith and hopelessness, similar to that of Abraham and Sarah, let’s learn to keep believing God (Romans 4:18‐20), being rest assured that He is faithful, and He will fulfil His promises to us at His own time (Habakkuk 2:2‐3).
Observe that Ishmael (born by the scheming of Abraham and Sarah) had to be expelled so he will not interfere with God’s covenant promise (vs.8‐14). What can we learn from this? Holding on to the sinful nature can hinder the fulfilment of God’s promise in your life (Romans 8:2‐8).
For Further Study: See Galatians 4:21‐31 for clearer understanding of the spiritual dimension of this story.
Practice/Word Application
And so: We are justified by faith in Christ, and not by the works of the Law: for by the works of the Law shall no flesh be justified. Thank God for His redemption.
• Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
I will sing the wondrous story
1. I will sing the wondrous story, Of salvation full and free, How my Savior left His glory To redeem and ransom me.
Refrain I will sing the wondrous story, Though but young in years I be; Jesus came from realms of glory To redeem and ransom me.
- Heavenly story of salvation! How the Son of God on high Came to earth in rich compassion, Gave Himself for us to die.
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I will sing this bless?d story, Gladly sing it everywhere, Of the Savior’s matchless glory, And the love His children share.
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I will sing the story sweetly, And when life is sinking low, I will trust Him then completely, For my Savior loves me so.
Closing Prayer
• Pray to God for help, not to forfeit His promise, plan and purpose for your life.
Offer a prayer of faith in line with 1 Samuel 1:17
One Year Bible Reading Plan
1 Chronicles 10, 11; Mark 1.
NATIONAL PRAYER BULLETIN
Thu, 02-Jun-2022
PRAYER FOCUS
CGS MEETING/ORIENTATION OF CGS NEW STAFF DEDICATED FOR SERVICE
The Lord will give strength to His people; the Lord will bless His people with peace. Psalm 29:11
THANK GOD FOR:
› The meeting of CGS and the orientation plan for new Staff.
› The gathering of people who will move the work of the Lord forward in our nation.
PRAY FOR:
› The programme to be one that will be acceptable to our God.
› Deliberate plan to continue to pursue activities that will lead to the spiritual transformation of the world.
› Sober mindedness among the leaders to avoid compromise on key spiritual issues.
PRAY AGAINST:
∷ Reducing the spiritual standard of the work in SU due to scoffers and wicked immoral people.
∷ Lack of steadfastness in propagating what SU stands for especially among the pilgrims.
Scripture Union Daily Guide 2 June 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 2 June 2022.
