Scripture Union Daily Guide 26 May 2026: Today’s Devotional Reading and Reflection – Tuesday
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TOPIC: David’s Lament for Saul and Jonathan
OPENING PRAYER
Lord, let the light of your word shine into my life as I meditate on your word.
BIBLE READING
2 Samuel 1:17-27
QUESTIONS FOR MEDITATION
►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 26 May 2026 OUTLINE
David and his men were devastated by the death of Saul and his sons including the army of Israel (2 Samuel 1:11-12). For David, that the armies of the Philistines, the uncircumcised people, defeated the army of Israel was a terrible humiliation to Israel. Israel and her God were seen as weak and defeated by worshippers of idols. He composed a song which he ordered his people to sing in memory of Saul and Jonathan.
Saul was David’s enemy number one, but his death did not make him rejoice. He looked at the positive contribution Saul made to Israel (2 Samuel 1:23-24). Many people in many African countries refrain from saying bad things about someone at his funeral. They dwell solely on the positives. As believers we need to learn from this and leave their punishment to God.
2 Samuel 1:26 has been interpreted in some negative ways leading to some gay people saying love of a woman here meant sexual love. But love of a woman generally meant the sacrificial love a woman shows to her children. Besides, homosexuality in Israel was punishable by death. Jonathan loved David to a point of accepting him as future king of Israel in his place (1 Samuel 23:17). Love at its best.
PRAYER OF FAITH
Offer a prayer of faith in line with James 1:6
ONE YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Psalms 131, Psalms 138-139, Psalms 143-145
PRAYER BULLETIN – Tuesday 26 May, 2026
PRAYER FOCUS
ESTATE DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEES (EDC)
‘At last, the wall was completed to half its height around the entire city, for the people had worked with enthusiasm’. Neh.4:6
THANK GOD FOR:
•The manifestation of His wisdom on the committee in tackling challenges associated with the work across our formations in SU.
PRAY FOR:
•Grace for EDC by the Holy Spirit to champion all projects at the various levels, Areas, Regions and National.
•Wisdom to manage the available resources adequately and monitor thoroughly.
•Wisdom to guide the formations they represent aright in executing any project.
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 26 May 2026)