Scripture Union Daily Guide 3rd September 2023
Read Scripture Union Daily Guide 3rd September 2023 Devotional, Sunday SU Daily Guide Reading
TOPIC: Nowhere Else To Go
Opening Prayer: Oh Lord, fill me with the power of the Holy Ghost as I study your word.
Scripture: 2 KINGS 19: 1-19
Question(s) for Reflection
• Q 2: Is there any example for me to follow or not to follow?
• Q 7: What truth is God revealing to me in this passage?
Scripture Union Daily Guide 3rd September 2023 Outline:
What do you do, and to whom do you go when you receive bad news—medical report, examination results, or interview outcome? Job’s example is worth noting (Job 1:13-22)? King Hezekiah’s action—humility, repentance and acknowledging God (v.1), provides a good example to follow when we encounter challenges. Hezekiah solicits additional spiritual support from Prophet Isaiah, urging him to pray (vs.2-4). Praying for and helping one another are biblical ways by which Christians support one another to fight the good fight.
The threatening letter King Sennacherib sent to king Hezekiah (vs.10-13) is an old tactics enemies employ to weaken the faith of those who trust in God. How can Exodus 14:13-14 and Isaiah 41:10 help us to counter such a faith-weakening strategy of the enemy? (Refer also to 1 Peter 5:8, 9.)
The way the king handled the letter he received (v.14) appears sensational, but it was helpful in raising confidence. Read Hezekiah’s prayer in vs.14-19 again and note four faith-building truths that can sustain us in times of distress. See also 2 Chronicles 32:7,8 for Hezekiah’s encouraging words to his people at that time that inspired confidence in them.
• Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
Closing Prayer
Lord, I trust in you. Help me never to forget to turn to you in time of difficulties. Be gracious to me; I long for you. Be my strength every morning, my salvation in time of distress (Isaiah 33:2).
Offer a prayer of faith in line with Jeremiah 1:7
One Year Bible Reading Plan: Ezekiel 13‐15
NATIONAL PRAYER BULLETIN FOR 1ST SEPTEMBER 2023
PRAYER FOCUS: WEEK OF EMPHASIS, CHILDREN AND PRIMARY SCHOOL MINISTRY
“My heart is towards the governors of Israel, that offered themselves willingly among the people. Bless ye the Lord”. Judges 5:9
THANK GOD FOR:
►This yearly program of awareness that commences tomorrow.
►What He has used the ministry to accomplish in the past years
►Sending in labourers into His vineyard year after year
PRAY FOR:
►Effective participation of pilgrims, staff and others.
►That God will use the activities of the week to awaken us and raise a more effective army for this core Ministry of the Union.
Scripture Union Daily Guide 3rd 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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