Scripture Union Daily Guide 3 July 2022 Devotional Message for Sunday– Memorials, Powerful Reminders
SU Daily Guide 3rd July 2022 Devotional for Sunday
TOPIC: Memorials, Powerful Reminders
OPENING PRAYER: Dear Lord, I pray that you order my steps today through your word as I meditate on it.
SCRIPTURE: Genesis 31:45‐32:2
Scripture Union Daily Guide 3 July 2022 MESSAGE
Memorials were common during Old Testament times and the Lord Jesus Christ instituted the Holy Communion for us in remembrance of the great sacrifice He offered to reconcile us to God (Luke 22:19, 20).
Governments the world over erect statues or name buildings, roads and schools in honour and memory of great people. After the heat between Jacob and Laban had subsided, they agree to make a covenant and erect a memorial to their new understanding (v.45). God was also invited as the main witness (vs.49‐50).
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God is with us every time and everywhere. Our consciousness of His presence must keep us from reneging on our promises or doing things that would displease Him. Notice the specific things the two agreed on with firm promises or oath (vs.52‐53).
They also had a meal fellowship and the covenant was sealed with the blood of the sacrificial animal (v.54). Think through all these in terms of our covenant with God through Jesus Christ. All is well that ends well. What Laban longed for earlier in v.27‐28 became fulfilled in v.55. They all left happily at last.
Question(s) for Reflection
• Is there any example for me to follow or not to follow?
• Is there any warning for me to heed?
• Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
Closing Prayer
• Lord, grant us patience and wisdom in dealing with problems, especially interpersonal.
Offer a prayer of faith in line with 2 Corinthians 9:8
One Year Bible Reading Plan
2 Kings 3, 4; Revelation 2.
NATIONAL PRAYER BULLETIN
PRAYER FOCUS
AT PEACE WITH ALL MEN
And the effect of righteousness will be peace and the result of righteousness, quietness and trust forever.
Isaiah 32:17
THANK GOD FOR:
☀ The peace of God which He left with us here on earth.
☀ Giving us the strength daily to seek and pursue peace with God and Man.
PRAY FOR:
☛ The peace, grace and mercy of God to continue to reign in our lives, family and country
☛ Peaceful mindset that will help us find Spiritual strength to face all trials and temptation daily.
☛ Deliberate grace to pursue peace with all men; to forgive hurts and move on with our lives.
PRAY AGAINST:
⚠ All unsettling circumstances that want to destroy our relationships with God and man.
⚠ Careless living that may make us fall into the trap of the devil and get involved in fights.
Scripture Union Daily Guide 3 July 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 3 July 2022