Scripture Union Daily Guide 24 May 2024 (Friday) Devotional Message
TOPIC: God Works For Those Who Wait For Him
OPENING PRAYER: Grant me grace dear Lord to apply what you will teach me today as I read this passage.
SCRIPTURE: ISAIAH 64:1-12
Question(s) for Reflection
* Q 1: What does the passage teach about God the Father, or God the Son or God the Holy Spirit?
* Q2: Is there any example for me to follow or not to follow?
* Q6: Is there any prayer for me to remember?
Scripture Union Daily Guide 24 May 2024 – MESSAGE
Isaiah appeals for divine intervention in the predicament of His people (v.1). He was sure that if God should display His presence like He did in Sinai (Exodus 19:16-20), the enemy nations will tremble and flee (vs.2-3). Read vs.4-5b again and identify three things expected of God’s people as they expect God’s intervention? See what the people did instead in vs.5b-7.
There are lots of challenges in our lives and nations for which we also need divine intervention. God expects us to wait for Him, live righteous and godly lives while we pray for His intervention. If we wait for the Lord, He will act on our behalf (v.4b; Exodus 13:13-14; Isaiah 40:29-31). But waiting is not easy for us. We always want to do something for which we can take credit. V.6 rightly describes all our human efforts.
But waiting on the Lord is not passive inactivity (Amos 6:1). Rather, it is quiet, expectant, and trustful reliance on the covenant-keeping God, our Father and Creator (v.8), with humble and repentant hearts (v.9). What can we learn from Isaiah’s prayer in vs.8-12?
Practice/Word Application
Thought: “Wait is a virtue that carries a lot of weight.”
* Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
Closing Prayer
Lord, deliver me from struggling in the flesh. May I learn to wait on you at all times and in all situations!
Offer a prayer of faith in line with Romans 8:37 ‐ 39
One Year Bible Reading Plan
Daily Bible Reading Plan: Day 145 – 1 Chronicles 23-25
NATIONAL PRAYER BULLETIN – Fri May 24, 2024
PRAYER FOCUS
OUTSTRETCHED HANDS
The strong right arm of the Lord is raised in triumph. The strong right arm of the Lord has done glorious things.
Psalm 118:16
THANK GOD FOR:
* His plans to keep and always protect us His children
* The Spirit of God that keeps us where the grace of God will locate us
PRAY FOR:
* Grace to continue to study God’s word daily, in order to gain better understanding of His workings in our lives
* Grace to walk in the light of God’s presence, so we will continue to enjoy His total protection
* The powerful presence of God in our families, church and fellowship
PRAY AGAINST:
* Every spirit of fear