Scripture Union Daily Guide 21st October 2024 (Monday) Devotional Message
TOPIC: Mercy, Lord!
OPENING PRAYER: As I read through this passage dear Lord, let your word bring transformation to my life.
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE: PSALM 79:1-13
Question(s) for Reflection
* Q6: Is there any prayer for me to remember?
There are some countries all over the world where Christians are under serious persecution and are powerless to defend themselves. Their churches are defiled and destroyed (vs.1,7), their leaders are imprisoned and killed (v.2), and other believers, young and old, are ravaged, tortured and slaughtered (vs.2-3).
Sometimes the persecution even comes from the government which is supposed to protect their religious rights, and it seems as if their God is powerless to save them (v.10). Psalms such as this one are particularly relevant in their situation. What else can they do but cry to the God of their salvation (vs.5,9)?
The psalmist was mindful of the sins which bring God’s righteous anger upon His people (vs.8-9), and he pleads for God’s mercy based on God’s glory and God’s name (v.9). We must remember that the psalmist was living in Old Testament times, before Jesus Christ came to bring the age of Grace. It is not surprising that he called on God to destroy the enemies (vs.10b,12). What should we do instead (Matthew 5:43-47; Romans 12:17-21)?
Practice/Word Application
So what? Choose a country where the church is being persecuted. Commit yourself to following the news from the country and pray regularly for them.
* Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
Closing Prayer
Lord show mercy to your people , forgive and restore us.
Offer a prayer of faith in line with Matthew 25:21
One-Year Bible Reading Plan
Daily Bible Reading Plan: Day 295- Matthew 18
NATIONAL PRAYER BULLETIN 21 OCTOBER 2024
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.
‣ 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.
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 21st October 2024)