Scripture Union Daily Guide 31 January 2022 | SU Daily Guide for Monday
Monday, Scripture Union Daily Guide 31 January 2022
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Topic: When in doubt
Opening Prayer: Let me know more of you today dear Lord as I meditate on your word.
Today’s Scripture: Luke 7:18‐23
Question(s) for Reflection
• Is there any example for me to follow or not to follow?
• Is there any warning for me to heed?
Scripture Union Daily Guide 31 January 2022 MESSAGE
Review the various testimonies John the Baptist gave about Jesus (Luke 3:16; John 1:29‐35; 3:22‐36). In addition, his parents must have shared their experiences prior to his birth with him. Is it not strange that such a man would ever exercise doubt? What do you think must have accounted for this? Possibly the same stumbling block all Jews encountered, false understanding of the purpose of Christ’s coming.
John was ‘wasting away’ in prison, yet Jesus, the Messiah, has failed to come to his rescue. Like the two disciples on the road to Emmaus, ‘we had hoped that He was the one to redeem Israel’ (Luke 24:21). If a man like John could exercise doubt, are we exempted? Instead of wallowing in depression, John took the right step. He sought for the truth from Jesus.
Notice the way Jesus Christ dealt with his doubts (v.22); He referred John to what Scripture has said about Him and His ministry. When they report the miracles they have seen Him performed, Jesus expected John to link this with the prophecy of Isaiah concerning the Messiah (see Isaiah 29:18 and 35:5‐6).
When we too are in doubt, we should do exactly what John the Baptist did; ask Jesus Christ to reveal the truth to us in His word.
• Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
Closing Prayer
• Thank you, Lord Jesus, that I can come to you with all my doubts and find the answers for my soul.
Offer a prayer of faith in line with Jeremiah 15:20
One Year Bible Reading Plan
Exodus 5,6, Psalms 27.
NATIONAL PRAYER BULLETIN
Mon, 31-Jan-2022
PRAYER FOCUS
WHAT SHALL I RENDER?
What shall I render unto the Lord for all the benefits toward me? Psalm 116:12
THANK GOD FOR:
› All the benefits He has given to us this month of January 2022. › Filling our lives and mouth with His praises for all His protections and Provisions.
PRAY FOR:
• Grace to continue to perform our vows to the Lord for the rest of our lives. • Strength and spiritual fervency for the coming month. • Provisions for yourself, family, fellowship and the entire church of God.
PRAY AGAINST:
∷ Any distraction to our nation, family and the entire church of God. ∷ Carrying our burdens over to February instead of casting them upon the Lord while we go home rejoicing.
Scripture Union Daily Guide 31 January 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.