Scripture Union Daily Guide 29 June 2024 (Saturday) Devotional Message
TOPIC: Expose Sin Before It Spreads
OPENING PRAYER: Dear Lord, expose me to your truth as I read your word in Jesus name.
SCRIPTURE: LEVITICUS 14:33:57
Question(s) for Reflection
* Q5: Is there any warning for me to heed?
* Q7: What truth is God revealing to me in this passage?
Scripture Union Daily Guide 29 June 2024 Outline
This law was given in anticipation of problem that may arise in future when the Israelites would have settled in the Promised Land (vs.33-34). We serve a God who knows the end from the beginning; nothing takes Him by surprise. Like the infectious mildew, sin can still be found in our churches, though we are supposed to be holy. Thus, it is important that we put measures in place to handle sin before it shows up.
Read v.35 again and note the responsibility of the owner of the house. He is to inform the priest if he sees anything that looks like mildew in his house. How does this apply to us today? Each of us should take responsibility for our lives personally. When we notice sinful behaviour in our lives, we should not hide it; rather we should expose it and seek help (James 5:15).
Similarly, as leaders, we are required by God to deal with sin and corruption in our families, churches, fellowships, and communities promptly before it festers. (See Ephesians 5:11; 1 Corinthians 5:6b). If sin is not tackled early, it will lead ultimately to destruction (vs.44-45). What lessons do we find in Job 1:4-5 and 22:23?
Practice/Word Application
So what? What practical steps will you take to safeguard your family from sinful and corrupt tendencies that are so prevalent in our time?
* Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
Closing Prayer
Pray for God’s help.
Prayer for the week
* Pray for Christians in business. Pray that they will not follow the patterns of the world in running their businesses. • Pray that they will be hardworking and good and wise managers • Pray for God’s favour and blessings upon them as they stand for righteousness in their businesses.
Offer a prayer of faith in line with Proverbs 1:8 ‐ 9
8 My son, hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother: 9 For they shall be an ornament of grace unto thy head, and chains about thy neck.
One-Year Bible Reading Plan
Daily Bible Reading Plan: Day 181- 2 Chronicles 19-23
NATIONAL PRAYER BULLETIN 29 JUNE 2024
PRAYER FOCUS
MINISTERING TO CHILDREN
But Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven.”
Matthew 19:1
THANK GOD FOR:
● The opportunity to minister to children and introduce them to Jesus.
● The receptivity and faith of children.
PRAY FOR:
● Anointing and wisdom in reaching and teaching children effectively.
● A lasting impact on the young hearts and minds.
PRAY AGAINST:
● Any hindrance to children coming to know Jesus.
● Neglect of the importance of children’s ministry.