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Scripture Union Daily Guide 29 November 2023 – In Despair, There is Hope

Scripture Union Daily Guide 29 November 2023

Read Scripture Union Daily Guide 29 November 2023 Devotional, Wednesday SU Daily Guide Reading

TOPIC: In Despair, There is Hope

OPENING PRAYER: Oh Lord, grant me divine guidance as I read and meditate on your word in Jesus name.

TODAY’S SCRIPTURE: Isaiah 33:1-24

Question(s) for Reflection
• Q 4: Is there any promise for me to believe or hope for?

Scripture Union Daily Guide 29 November 2023 MESSAGE:

The “destroyer”—i.e., the nation of Assyria—was dishonest. Like modern day warring factions who often violate peace accords, Assyria deceptively broke the peace treaty between her and Judah (v.8. cf. 2 Kings 18:14-17). Those who break their promises undermine trust and destroy relationships. Christians must seek to be trustworthy in their dealings.

But God gave His people victory over the Assyrians. This chapter is probably a hymn composed to celebrate this amazing deliverance in 701 B.C. However, God is concerned not only to destroy their enemies, but He will burn out sin from among His people (vs.13-16). There is great distress awaiting those who plunder others and destroy the society. These people are deceitful and they take advantage of others. God’s judgment is surely coming upon them. But God still remembers His faithful ones (vs.15-16). Read v.15 again. Does it describe your life?

Vs.17-24 give a picture of the peace and prosperity of Jerusalem when the Lord is given His rightful place as King (vs.17,21,23). So often we miss the peace, joy and blessing that God wants to shower upon us because we have placed self on the throne, although we may still say with our lips that Jesus is our Lord.

Practice/Word Application
And so: Meditate on the wonderful promise in v.22.
• Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?

CLOSING PRAYER
Lord, in moments when despair and discouragement threaten my peace, may I look up to you for help.

Offer a prayer of faith in line with Jeremiah 29:12 ‐ 14

One Year Bible Reading Plan
Colossians 1, 2; Proverbs 19.

NATIONAL PRAYER BULLETIN – Wednesday, 29-Nov-2023

PRAYER FOCUS
HE WILL NEVER FORGET YOU
Can a mother forget her nursing child that she should have no compassion on the son of her womb? Even though she may forget, yet I will not forget you. Isaiah 49:15

THANK GOD FOR:
►The presence of God in our experiences of life when sometimes we feel utterly alone and abandoned

PRAY FOR:
►Grace to remember His faithfulness in time past, and
►To rest in the fact that God is a compassionate God who will never forget to keep us

Scripture Union Daily Guide 29 November 2023 Devotional. 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.