Scripture Union Daily Guide 2nd September 2023 – Who Are You Trusting?

Scripture Union Daily Guide 2nd September 2023

Read Scripture Union Daily Guide 2nd September 2023 Devotional, Saturday SU Daily Guide Reading

TOPIC: Who Are You Trusting?

Opening Prayer: Dear Lord, may the entrance of your word bring light and life to all I will do today.

Scripture: 2 KINGS 18:17-37

Question(s) for Reflection
• Q 2: Is there any example for me to follow or not to follow?
• Q 3: Is there any command for me to obey?

SU Daily Guide 2 September 2023 Outline: 

The field commander was wrong in his assumptions (vs.21,22). The king was, indeed, relying on God for help, not Egypt. Again, removing the high places (objects of idol worship) was for God, not against Him. When our Christian actions are misunderstood by unbelievers, we need not worry but continue to trust in God.

The field commander’s invitation to Hezekiah in v.23 and the lies he told in vs.24 and 33 are like the scheme of Satan using wicked people to cause us to compromise our faith. What truths counteract these lies?

The Lord Jesus instructs His followers to be wise as serpents while remaining as innocent as doves in dealing with people (Matthew 10:16). How wise was Hezekiah’s instruction to the people not to respond to the commander’s threats (v.36)? It is useful to guard our minds and hearts from listening to (or reading) and discussing unprofitable and damaging communications. Words have power to build or to destroy (Proverbs 18:21).

Hidden in the commander’s enticing offer in v.31 is the sound of exile in v.32! “When sinners entice you, do not consent” (Proverbs 1:10). Note the commander’s worse error in comparing worthless idols of evil nations to the Almighty God (vs.33-35).

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

Closing Prayer
“Who among the gods is like you, Lord? Who is like you—majestic in holiness, awesome in glory, working worders” (Exodus 15:11)? May this be my song always.

Prayer for the week
► Pray for spiritual strength for you and for other brethren in your church and fellowship.
► Believe God for grace to overcome every scheme and strategies of the devil.
► Pray for increased diligence to pray and study God’s word the more.

Offer a prayer of faith in line with Isaiah 40:29

One Year Bible Reading Plan: Ezekiel 10‐12

NATIONAL PRAYER BULLETIN FOR 2ND SEPTEMBER 2023

PRAYER FOCUS: ALL NEWLY RECRUITED SENIOR STAFF
You will be a new threshing instrument with many sharp teeth. You will tear your enemies apart, making chaff of mountains. Isaiah 41:15.

THANK GOD FOR:
►All newly recruited staff for the privilege to serve in Scripture Union, Nigeria
►Grace to undergo induction this month at the Headquarters, Ibadan.

PRAY FOR:
►Effectiveness of this programme.
►Every participant will come out as well equipped and polished instruments for God to use in lifting the Union to greater heights.
►They will understand the purpose of their calling clearly by the time they are through

Scripture Union Daily Guide 2nd September 2023. 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.

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