Scripture Union Daily Guide 29 July 2020
Topic: The House Built Upon the Sand
Opening Prayer: Dear Lord, may the entrance of your word bring light and life to all I will do today.
Scripture: 1 Kings 1:41–53
Reflection
• Is there any example for me to follow or not to follow?
• Is there any warning for me to heed?
Message: The house that is built with saliva will be destroyed by mere dew (African adage). Adonijah started off his political plans by throwing a party. He attracted the people with food and drink. What an example of many of our political aspirants today. When the reality came, none of the feasting group members retained loyal and enduring followership. They all scattered in different directions leaving him alone to sort out his problem.
What Adonijah did in v.50 by grasping the horns of the altar was an act appealing for protection and forgiveness. Solomon showed mercy. He put Adonijah under house arrest (v.53). He had the option of executing the coup leaders, but he did not. What a good way of starting his reign!
Africa needs leaders who are merciful and forgiving so that the many conflicts in our continent would come to an end. It was characteristic of David to praise God for the blessing of seeing his successor on the throne (v.48). Remember to thank God when he blesses you in any way.
⁂ Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
Practice/Word Application
• So: “Do not run ahead”
Prayer Points
• Look kindly upon our land dear heavenly Father, and grant us peace especially among our leaders.
• Pray for the political leaders of your country to imbibe the virtues of truth, honesty and compassion for their citizens.
• Offer a prayer of faith in line with Proverbs 21:31b
Read the Bible in one Year
Psalms 51–53; Acts 20:17–38
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