Scripture Union Daily Guide 2nd October 2024 (Wednesday) Devotional Message
TOPIC: God’s Anger!
OPENING PRAYER: As I read your word O Lord, grant me an insight and grace to do your will in Jesus name.
SCRIPTURE: PSALM 77:1-20
Question(s) for Reflection
* Q5: Is there any warning for me to heed?
Scripture Union Daily Guide Today’s Outline:
The Psalmist tells us about days of trouble, of crying aloud to God in anguish and of moaning with outstretched hands in sleepless nights (vs.1-2). How different from his previous experiences of joyful songs of praise during joyful nights when he celebrated God’s grace and compassion (vs.5-9)! That joy was more in keeping with His wondrous works and mighty deeds (vs.14-15) in the ancient records of His compassionate and glorious dealings with His peoples (vs.16-20).
Sin can turn the hand of God against His children. Quite often in their history, the children of Israel provoked the Lord’s anger by forsaking Him and dabbling in idol worship (e.g. Jeremiah 25:6-7).
As Christians, we inherit all the privileges of ancient Israel as God’s chosen people. See how we are described in 1 Peter 2:9. We must be careful not to make their mistake of taking God’s grace and mercy for granted. If we do, we have only ourselves to blame for the consequences!
Practice/Word Application
Thought: “It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God” (Hebrews 10:31).
* Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
Closing Prayer
Thank you, Father, for your mercies that I receive each day. May I never take them for granted and so incur your anger.
Offer a prayer of faith in line with 3 John 1:2
One Year Bible Reading Plan
Daily Bible Reading Plan: Day 276- Matthew 2
NATIONAL PRAYER BULLETIN 2 OCTOBER 2024
PRAYER FOCUS
BIBLE READING PROMOTION (BRP)
“With all my heart, I try to serve you; keep me from disobeying your commandment” Psalms 119:10
THANK GOD FOR:
‣ Helping us to keep BRP activity alive within us and without.
‣ Grace to keep motivating people of all ages for Bible Reading
PRAY FOR:
‣ Every Scripture Union member to be involved in BRP
‣ Good opportunity to reach out to the churches through BRP
‣ Against laziness to read and also reach out to others.
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 2nd October 2024)