Scripture Union Daily Guide 21 August 2021 Saturday Message
Topic: Obey The Lord and live
Opening Prayer: May the meditation of my heart be acceptable unto you, O Lord as I read from your word.
Scripture: Ezekiel 20:21-32
Question(s) for Reflection
• Is there any command for me to obey?
There are great blessings in obeying God. Following His decrees and keeping His laws bring us life (v.21, see John 6:63). We are God’s chosen people. Living by His Word sets us apart and makes us distinct. And there are consequences when we forsake the Lord and ignore His Word. Such a life is blasphemy against God, a life of non-dependence.
We provoke God to anger and we defile ourselves with the things we put in the place of God and His Word (vs. 27,28, 30). Not observing the Sabbath as prescribed by the Lord was one of the charges God brought against the people and leaders of Israel (vs.12,13, 24).
God rested on the seventh day of creation, to give us an example of the need for rest and renewal after days of hard work. We should intentionally balance work and rest as we carry out our daily businesses. This too, matters to God. Nothing can rightly take the place of God. When Israel forsook the Lord, He also gave them up to statutes that were not good. These were the complex rituals and taboos of paganism (v.25). We will do ourselves good, if we follow the Lord faithfully and carefully obey His Word.
• Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
Closing Prayer
• Lord Jesus help me to trust and obey you, for there is no better way to have a fruitful walk with you.
• Ask for the spirit of grace and excellence in all you do.
Prayer for the week
Pray for physical and spiritual victory for yourself and your family. Pray and wait on God for wisdom and grace to overcome, despite the challenges you are facing. Thank God in faith, trusting He has done it. Pray for Glorious Life Ministry.
Offer a prayer of faith in line with Isaiah 53:5;Psalms 107-109; Gal. 6
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Scripture Union Daily Guide 21 August 2021. Scripture Union is an international, inter-denominational, 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