Scripture Union Daily Guide – 20 October 2025: Today’s Devotional Reading and Reflection – Monday
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TOPIC: The Sovereignty of God
OPENING PRAYER
Sanctify my life dear Lord as I study your word in Jesus name.
SCRIPTURE READING
Job 34:16-37
16 “If you have understanding, hear this;
listen to what I say.
17 Can someone who hates justice govern?
Will you condemn the just and mighty One?
18 Is he not the One who says to kings, ‘You are worthless,’
and to nobles, ‘You are wicked,’
19 who shows no partiality to princes
and does not favor the rich over the poor,
for they are all the work of his hands?
20 They die in an instant, in the middle of the night;
the people are shaken and they pass away;
the mighty are removed without human hand.
21 “His eyes are on the ways of mortals;
he sees their every step.
22 There is no deep shadow, no utter darkness,
where evildoers can hide.
23 God has no need to examine people further,
that they should come before him for judgment.
24 Without inquiry he shatters the mighty
and sets up others in their place.
25 Because he takes note of their deeds,
he overthrows them in the night and they are crushed.
26 He punishes them for their wickedness
where everyone can see them,
27 because they turned from following him
and had no regard for any of his ways.
28 They caused the cry of the poor to come before him,
so that he heard the cry of the needy.
29 But if he remains silent, who can condemn him?
If he hides his face, who can see him?
Yet he is over individual and nation alike,
30 to keep the godless from ruling,
from laying snares for the people.
31 “Suppose someone says to God,
‘I am guilty but will offend no more.
32 Teach me what I cannot see;
if I have done wrong, I will not do so again.’
33 Should God then reward you on your terms,
when you refuse to repent?
You must decide, not I;
so tell me what you know.
34 “Men of understanding declare,
wise men who hear me say to me,
35 ‘Job speaks without knowledge;
his words lack insight.’
36 Oh, that Job might be tested to the utmost
for answering like a wicked man!
37 To his sin he adds rebellion;
scornfully he claps his hands among us
and multiplies his words against God.”
QUESTIONS FOR MEDITATION
► Q 1: What does the passage teach about God the Father, or God the Son or God the Holy Spirit?
► Q2: Is there any example for me to follow or not to follow?
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In Job 29:7-17, Job, as a respected elder, had partaken in local governance, bringing justice to the oppressed. However, all human governments are established by God (Romans 13:1). Elihu argued that if God were unjust, there could be no just government on earth. God hires and fires kings of the world. Both the rich and the poor are the work of His hands. He is the author and the finisher of our lives. We then must rejoice and be glad in Him all our days.
Our understanding of the brevity of earthly life ought to cause us to live in harmony with God and our fellow human beings. Notice how God’s sovereignty is expressed in Job 34:20-30. In His sovereignty, He may decide to remain silent in some situations. Have you ever felt that God is silent in your life?
God is self-sufficient. He does not need to consult anybody (Job 34:24-25). God indeed punishes sin, but Elihu made a big mistake by overly emphasizing the justice of God without His love. The just God is also compassionate. He hears the prayers and cries of the needy.
Misunderstanding plays a very big negative role in human relationships. It can result in suspicion, hatred, oppression, and hurt that can last for years. It should therefore be avoided at all costs. We must learn to understand God’s sovereignty in all situations.
INSIGHT
* Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
CLOSING PRAYER
Oh Lord, help me to demonstrate clear understanding in my relationship with others.
PRAYER OF FAITH
Offer a prayer of faith in line with
ONE YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Nehemiah 12-13; Job 42.
ONE YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN – Hard Copy version
Matthew 16; Mark 8
PRAYER BULLETIN – Mon Oct 20, 2025
PRAYER FOCUS
AWARENESS OF PILGRIM MINISTRY IN SUCF GROUPS
The Lord says, “I will teach you the way you should go; I will instruct you and advice you” Psalms 32:8
THANK GOD FOR:
* Putting in the heart of our leaders to create awareness of Pilgrim’s Ministry in SUCF groups. • Raising leaders to run with the vision through SUCF groups
PRAY FOR:
* Good sensitization both to Pilgrims’ Groups and SUCF Groups together • Coordinators of SUCF in Areas and all Zonal Reps to coordinate their people well. • Help of the Holy Spirit to achieve the purpose of the awareness.
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