Scripture Union Daily Guide 26th December 2024 (Thursday) Devotional Message
TOPIC: The Saviour, Christ The Lord
OPENING PRAYER: Dear Lord, make me more like you through the power of your word as I meditate on it.
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TODAY’S SCRIPTURE: LUKE 2:8-20
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?
Scripture Union Daily Guide 26th December 2024 Outline
An angel of the Lord appeared to shepherds watching over their flock by night to bring some good news to the world. The news which the angels brought was joyful news not only to the shepherds but also to the whole world. The Saviour, the Christ, the promised Messiah, had been born in Bethlehem.
Observe the joy and the zeal with which the angels brought the announcement! So good was the news that a whole host of heavenly angels joined the angel to praise God (vs.10-14). Note the content of the chorus in v.14. Is Christ Jesus in your life? Are you experiencing the peace which comes with faith in Christ Jesus, and is your life bringing glory to God, Most High?
The shepherds did something about the information they received (vs.15-20). Their action in vs.17&20 is a good example to follow. Recognising that the good news was not for them alone, but for all the people (v.10), “they spread the word concerning the child” (cf. 2 Kings 7:9). Christians should be zealous for the proclamation of the Gospel and do so with speed. The Gospel, that Christ Jesus is Saviour, is worth proclaiming since it brings peace and joy to those who believe.
Practice/Word Application
Action: Read the message of the angels and study the action of the shepherds and decide on an action to take.
* Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
Closing Prayer
Lord, we thank you for coming into this world to save humans.
Offer a prayer of faith in line with Proverbs 18:10
One Year Bible Reading Plan
Daily Bible Reading Plan: Day 361-2, 3 John
NATIONAL PRAYER BULLETIN 26 DECEMBER 2024
Pray also for me, that whenever I speak, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel. Eph 6: 19
THANK GOD FOR:
‣ All our staff in the National Headquarters, Regions and Areas
‣ Keeping them and their families safe in His hands
PRAY FOR:
‣ God will keep renewing their strength in him
‣ The oil on their heads remain fresh to move the work forward.
‣ They work in unity
‣ The Lord meets them at the point of their needs
‣ The Lord protects their going out and coming in
National Day of Prayer And Fasting
Tomorrow is National Day of Prayer and Fasting. Prepare your mind for it.
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 26th December 2024)
