Scripture Union Daily Guide 20th October 2024 (Sunday) Devotional Message
TOPIC: Trust God To Guide
OPENING PRAYER: Help me dear Lord to meet with you as I meditate on your word in Jesus name
Please support 5dailydevotional.com so we can continue publishing impactful and uplifting content daily. GIVE HERE
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE: 1 SAMUEL 20: 24-42
Question(s) for Reflection
* Q2: Is there any example for me to follow or not to follow?
Parents sometimes get it wrong! Sometimes they want their daughter to be a doctor or their son to be a lawyer. They make big sacrifices to train the child accordingly, sometimes sending them overseas to train; and they make sure that nothing stands in the way of this ambition. Forgetting God in this calculation, they can easily destroy the child they love!
This is the sorry state in which Saul finds himself. He wanted his son to be king, and nothing must stand in the way. However, compare v.31 with v.33. What happens to all that ambition if the spear had hit Jonathan? This is another proof that demonic spirits can work actively with us when we follow our human agenda instead of God’s.
What should we do instead of dictating a career for our children? Hand them over to God to guide. Let God take over completely and lead them the way He chooses. David and Jonathan are worthy examples of what happens when God is in charge. Jonathan proved himself an all-round and faithful friend to David (cf., Proverbs 18:24; 17:17; 27:10).
Practice/Word Application
Memory verse: Proverbs 3:5-6 and make these your prayer for today.
* Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
Our God, our help in ages past
1 O God, our Help in ages past,
our Hope for years to come,
our Shelter from the stormy blast,
and our eternal Home.
2 Under the shadow of Thy throne
Thy saints have dwelt secure;
sufficient is Thine arm alone,
and our defense is sure.
3 Before the hills in order stood,
or earth received its frame,
from everlasting Thou art God,
to endless years the same.
4 A thousand ages in Thy sight
are like an evening gone,
short as the watch that ends the night
before the rising sun.
5 Time, like an ever-rolling stream
bears all its sons away;
they fly forgotten, as a dream
dies at the op’ning day.
6 O God, our Help in ages past,
our Hope for years to come,
be Thou our Guard while life shall last,
and our eternal Home!
Closing Prayer
Lord help me to submit completely to your will.
Offer a prayer of faith in line with Psalms 91:7
“A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand; but it shall not come nigh thee.”
One-Year Bible Reading Plan
Daily Bible Reading Plan: Day 294- Matthew 17; Mark 9
NATIONAL PRAYER BULLETIN 20 OCTOBER 2024
PRAYER FOCUS
S.U. FELLOWSHIPS
“Some people spend their money freely and still grow richer. Others are cautious, and yet grow poorer” Prov. 11:24.
THANK GOD FOR:
‣ The climax of the week’s activities in our fellowship groups.
‣ The privilege of the week of sacrifice and bringing what we have as a sacrifice to God.
PRAY FOR:
‣ Good and prompt attendance in all our fellowships and God’s presence among us.
‣ God will give you a sincere appreciative heart to give back to him always.
‣ No sacrifice will go unrewarded.
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 20th October 2024)
