Scripture Union Daily Guide 29th September 2022 Devotional Message for Thursday– Listen for His voice

Scripture Union Daily Guide 29th September 2022 Devotional for Thursday

TOPIC: Listen for His voice

OPENING PRAYER: Lord, let the light of your word shine into my life as I meditate on your word.

SCRIPTURE: Psalm 29:1‐11

Scripture Union Daily Guide 29th September 2022 MESSAGE

The psalmist calls for praise to God at the beginning and end of this psalm. He highlights the reason for the magnitude of praise that should be offered to God. He also states the need to pay attention and give glory to the only one who deserves far more than we can ever give Him.

This psalm is regarded as the ‘anti‐Baal’ hymn because it proclaims that Yahweh rules over the storm as opposed to Baal, worshipped by the Canaanites as the storm god usually depicted holding a lightning bolt. Vs.3‐9 emphasise the voice of the Lord. It is repeated seven times, indicating completeness, to portray God’s power and glory. God’s voice penetrates walls and hearts.

It breaks the bonds of the enemy and cannot be contained, challenged, or silenced. Lebanon, known for its mighty cedar trees, is a standard and image for earthly majesty and glory in the Old Testament. Yet, the voice of the Lord shatters the cedars of Lebanon (v.5).

Despite the awesomeness, majesty and greatness of God and His word, He often comes to us in the stillness and gentleness that endears us to Him. We in turn must listen attentively and submit to His voice.

Question(s) for Reflection
• What does the passage teach about God the Father, or God the Son or God the Holy Spirit?
• Is there any command for me to obey?
• Is there any prayer for me to remember?

Practice/Word Application
And so: Spend a little longer time before the Lord today to prayerfully comprehend what He wants to say to you.

• Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?

Scripture Union Daily Guide 29th September 2022 Closing Prayer
• Father, open my spiritual ears that I may recognise and hear your voice.

Offer a prayer of faith in line with Philippians 3:13 ‐ 14

One Year Bible Reading Plan
Isaiah 54, 55; Job 17; Psalms 119:145‐160.

NATIONAL PRAYER BULLETIN

Thu, 29-Sep-2022

PRAYER FOCUS

PEACE BE STILL
Be still before the Lord all mankind, because He has roused Himself from His dwelling.
Zechariah 2:13

THANK GOD FOR:
☀ God being the Omni Potent and Loving God who has being loyal and remain so, till the end of life.
☀ Helping us focus on the beauty of Christ and the peace He gives, despite all situations of life.

PRAY FOR:
☛ Grace to be still and relax in the Lord because He is in control.
☛ The presence of God in our lives, families, fellowships, churches to enable us continue in the race.
☛ God to arise in your situation today to still the storm of life today.
☛ National Chairman and Council as they travel tomorrow to Camp of Faith Okigwe.

PRAY AGAINST:
⚠ Allowing the noise around you disturb you from hearing from God.
⚠ Worries and anxiety, pains and sufferings that want to deny you the joy of the Lord which is your strength.

Scripture Union Daily Guide 29th September 2022. 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 29th September 2022