Scripture Union Daily Guide 20 February 2022 | SU Daily Guide for Sunday
Sunday, Scripture Union Daily Guide 20 February 2022
OPENING PRAYER: May my heart, O Lord, be receptive to your word as I meditate on it.
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SCRIPTURE: Luke 9:37‐43a
Question(s) for Reflection
• Is there any example for me to follow or not to follow?
Scripture Union Daily Guide 20 February 2022 MESSAGE
Go back and read the first 6 verses of the chapter. When Jesus Christ sent out these same disciples two by two to proclaim the Good News of the Kingdom, He had given them “power and authority” to drive out all demons and to cure diseases, (v.1). That was exactly what they did at the time, (v.6).
What was different now? Why could they not heal this demon‐possessed child, (v.40)? When we too pray, thank God, some are healed, but why is it that many are not healed? Sometimes it is the fault of the people for lacking the faith to be healed, (e.g. Matthew 13:58).
In this instance, Jesus gave a different reason in v.41. He rebuked the disciples as “you unbelieving and perverse generation”. This shows that the faithlessness of the disciples were to blame. It is important, therefore, not to lay the blame only on the faithlessness of the victim.
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In Mark 9:29, we have another reason, when Jesus Christ recommended “prayer and fasting” (NKJV). However, sometimes, for reasons we do not understand, God chooses not to heal sick people, (e.g. the multitude in John 5:3).
Practice/Word Application
So what? Meditate and act on James 5:16.
• Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
Closing Prayer
• Strengthen my faith in you, dear Lord, that I may do exploits in your name.
Offer a prayer of faith in line with John 14:26
One Year Bible Reading Plan
Leviticus 4,5, John2.
NATIONAL PRAYER BULLETIN
Sun, 20-Feb-2022
PRAYER FOCUS
SU YOUTHS IN TIMES OF DISTRESS
Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength. Nehemiah 8:10
THANK GOD FOR:
› His constant assurance of being with us and His promise to strengthen us and help us.
› The Lord who has been the strength of our SU youths in this time of Socio‐psychological and emotional stress.
PRAY FOR:
› Grace for them to continue to grow and renew their strength despite the distractions of the world.
› Encouragement from God and mature brethren as we interact with them in our families, church and fellowship.
› Deliberately planning programmers that will uplift them and their faith.
PRAY AGAINST:
∷ Falling away of our SU youths due to the recession the world is undergoing.
∷ Their failing to look to God for help and mature brethren in the fellowship for counseling.
Scripture Union Daily Guide 20 February 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.
