Scripture Union Daily Guide 21st August 2024 (Wednesday) Devotional Message
TOPIC: Victory Accompanies Restoration
OPEN PRAYERS: Dear Lord, I pray that you order my steps today through your word as I meditate on it.
Please support 5dailydevotional.com so we can continue publishing impactful and uplifting content daily. GIVE HERE
SCRIPTURE READING: Joshua 8:18-35
Question(s) for Reflection
* Q2: Is there any example for me to follow or not to follow?
* Q7: What truth is God revealing to me in this passage?
Scripture Union Daily Guide 21st August 2024 MESSAGE:
In our previous reading, we saw how Israel was defeated by a small country, Ai, because of sin. But in today’s portion, upon making peace with God, we see how God took control of Israel’s warfare with Ai. From vs.18-29, God became the Israel’s commanding officer with resultant overwhelming victory and total defeat of Ai. God can never be defeated. When we fail God, let us come to Him in repentance for restoration. Once at peace with God and we allow Him to lead us, victory is assured.
In v.18, God instructed Joshua to stretch out his spear towards Ai for a resounding victory. We have no reason to retreat in our spiritual warfare against satanic forces. It is good to thank God for exploits and favour that He bestows on us. Joshua dedicated the newly acquired country to the Lord who gave it to them. Also, Joshua, the leader of God’s people inculcated in the people that obedience to God’s Word attracts His blessings while disobedience brings down His curse (vs.30-35).
Practice/Word Application
And so? Viable fellowship with God and total dependence on Him assures constant victory over the enemy.
* Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
Closing Prayer
Oh Lord, help me to remain in Christ Jesus and to trust you for victory.
Offer a prayer of faith in line with Psalms 19:14
“Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer.”
One Year Bible Reading Plan
Daily Bible Reading Plan: Day 234– Jeremiah 46-48
NATIONAL PRAYER BULLETIN – Wednesday Aug 21, 2024
PRAYER FOCUS
PLANNING, RESEARCH AND STATISTICS DEPARTMENT: OFFICERS
If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God…
James 1:5
THANK GOD FOR:
‣ His grace and wisdom on the officers at the various levels.
PRAY FOR:
‣ Insight and strength to run with the vision of the Union and to handle the challenges associated with the work.
‣ The empowerment of the Holy Spirit on them for greater commitment and wisdom to pilot the affairs of the Dept.
‣ Financial provisions to acquire the tools needed.
