Scripture Union Daily Guide 21 October 2022 Devotional Message for Friday– In search of wisdom

Scripture Union Daily Guide 21 October 2022 Devotional for Friday

TOPIC: In search of wisdom

OPENING PRAYER: Grant me depth of insight, revelation and knowledge as I meditate on this passage, O Lord.

SCRIPTURE: 2 Chronicles 9:1‐12

Scripture Union Daily Guide 21 October 2022 Message

Many people – prophets, pastors, etc, claim to have the wisdom of God and want us to believe that they have a message for our generation from Him. What can we learn from the queen of Sheba about how to handle such claims (vs.1‐4; 1 John 4:1)?

Take note that she was not satisfied with what others told her so she took steps to search for the truth (see vs.1,9). Our faith also requires continuous search and daily engagement with God’s word. We should never be satisfied with what others tell us (John 5:39). We must be inquisitive enough to go the extra mile to know more about God and our faith (see Acts 17:11).

Read vs.5‐8 again and observe the queen’s response to Solomon’s display of wisdom. As children of God we are the embodiment of His wisdom. When people encounter us, they should see divine wisdom at work and be moved to praise our heavenly Father (Matthew 5:16). What other lesson can we learn from v.12?

Question(s) for Reflection
• Is there any example for me to follow or not to follow?
• What truth is God revealing to me in this passage?

Practice/Word Application
So What? The truth that you discover by yourself is the one that lasts. Think about some creative ways you can adopt to be more committed to personal meditation on God’s word.

• Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?

Closing Prayer
• Pray for grace to do this daily.

Offer a prayer of faith in line with Psalms 145:18 ‐ 19

One Year Bible Reading Plan
Esther 1, 2; Psalms 73.

NATIONAL PRAYER BULLETIN

Fri, 21-Oct-2022

PRAYER FOCUS

DISCIPLINED DISCIPLES
Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge …
Proverbs 12:1

THANK GOD FOR:
☀ The peaceful fruit of righteousness that brethren who love discipline enjoy.
☀ The Spirit of boldness and power we have received at salvation to stand for the truth always.

PRAY FOR:
☛ Grace to daily discipline our bodies and keep it under control, more so as the world is getting filled with lasciviousness.
☛ Increased discipline as we do our quiet time, family devotion, study God’ s word, attend church and fellowship.
☛ More of self-control and sober mindedness in order to remain focused and undistracted.

PRAY AGAINST:
⚠ Irrelevant, silly myths, joking, jesting and ungodliness that people are currently permitting on the pulpits.
⚠ The current hatred for discipline even among our SU brethren, families and the church of God

Scripture Union Daily Guide 21 October 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 21 October 2022