Scripture Union Daily Guide 24 August 2022 Devotional Message for Wednesday– True Forgiveness
Scripture Union Daily Guide 24 August 2022 Devotional for Wednesday
TOPIC: True Forgiveness
OPENING PRAYER: Make my life oh Lord a reflection of you as I study your word.
SCRIPTURE: Genesis 50.15‐26
Scripture Union Daily Guide 24 August 2022 MESSAGE
Is it possible to truly forgive someone who offends you without any iota of a desire to seek revenge? Joseph’s brothers feared that their brother Joseph might seek some vengeance against them especially after the death of their father. Perhaps he was only holding on out of respect for their father.
So, in today’s reading, Joseph’s brothers come pleading with him for leniency. If you were Joseph, how would you have reacted? Jesus has taught us that we should forgive endlessly without any limitation (read Matthew 18.21‐22). Joseph displayed this kind of forgiveness.
Joseph’s reply to his brothers is a profound statement: “You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish . . . the saving of many lives” (v. 20). Indeed “in all things, God works for the good of those who love him” (Romans 8.28).
Scripture Union Daily Guide 24 August 2022
Can we too forgive like Joseph did? Yes, we can, under the enabling of God’s Holy Spirit who dwells in us and fills us with that true love which comes from our Father above. We all need this grace to forgive unconditionally and forever because failure to forgive cuts us off from receiving forgiveness from God.
Question(s) for Reflection
• What truth is God revealing to me in this passage?
• Is there any other Biblical passage that can help me understand this passage better?
• Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
Closing Prayer
• Lord, fill us with your love so we can forgive any offence committed against us no matter how grievous it may be.
Offer a prayer of faith in line with Psalms 141:2
One Year Bible Reading Plan
Jeremiah 43‐45.
NATIONAL PRAYER BULLETIN
Wed, 24-Aug-2022
PRAYER FOCUS
REGIONAL CONFERENCE PREPARATION
Be strong and courageous, do not be afraid or tremble at them, for the Lord your God is the one who goes with you. He will not fail you or forsake you.
Deuteronomy 31:6
THANK GOD FOR:
☀ Being our rock and salvation, hence no need to fear or tremble at any situation.
☀ Another Regional Conference for the people of God gathers at His feet.
PRAY FOR:
☛ The Regional Chairman and their Excos and the organization team as they run around for the conference.
☛ The prayer team as they tarry in the presence of God to ensure the presence of God and host free conference.
PRAY AGAINST:
⚠ Brethren being too busy, thereby making excuses not to attend the conference.
⚠ Unbrokeness that will make people display worldly traits and character in the camp.
Scripture Union Daily Guide 24 August 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 24 August 2022