Scripture Union Daily Guide 26th January 2025 (Sunday) Devotional Message
TOPIC: The Lord, Our Guide for Life’s Journey
OPENING PRAYER: My dear heavenly Father, as I study your word, let it be a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path.
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE: Numbers 10:29-36; Numbers 11:1-3
QUESTIONS FOR REFLECTION
► Q4: Is there any promise for me to believe or hope for?
► Q7: What truth is God revealing to me in this passage?
Scripture Union Daily Guide 26th January 2025 – OUTLINE
Moses knew his limitation when it came to traversing the desert. He recognized the expertise of Hobab to make the journey to the place the Lord had promised to settle them (Numbers 10:29-31). Moses was anticipating that there may be some challenges on the way which may require someone who understands the terrain of the area. Including Hobab, therefore, was to help address the difficulties they may encounter.
Though Israel was guided by God, there was still help needed from men – men like Hobab. God plans it this way, often arranging it so His help comes to us partially through people He has ordained to help us. For example, God is the healer but often uses the help of medical personnel.
Read chapter Numbers 11:1-3 again. Despite all that the Lord had done for Israel, they continue to murmur against Him for every little inconvenience. There are those who will always find one thing or another to complain about whatever favour the Lord might have poured on them. Notice the consequence of their murmuring (Numbers 11:1). God’s mercy continues to be extended to His people whenever they run to Him in repentance.
* Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
Offer a prayer of faith in line with: Isaiah 49:15
Closing Prayer: Guide me, O Thou great Jehovah, Pilgrim through this barren land; I am weak, but Thou art mighty, Hold me with Thy powerful hand. Bread of heaven, Bread of heaven, Feed me till I want no more. (William Williams)
One Bible Reading Guide:
Genesis 46-47, Psalms 21
PRAYER BULLETIN – Sunday Jan 26, 2025
PRAYER FOCUS
SCRIPTURE UNION MISSIONARIES
I planted, Apollos watered it, but God has been making it grow. 1 Cor. 3:6
THANK GOD FOR:
* The gift of missionaries in SU Nigeria, and His care upon them and their families • Their doggedness and commitment
PRAY FOR:
* Grace for them to do more exploits this year • Provision for mobility to make their work easier • God to strengthen them and make them more effective on the field • Divine protection against every scheme of the devil on the field • Provision to meet their needs.
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 January 2025)