Scripture Union Daily Guide – 4 January 2026: Today’s Devotional Reading and Reflection – Sunday
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TOPIC: Overcoming Temptation
OPENING PRAYER
My dear heavenly Father, as I study your word, let it be a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path.
SCRIPTURE READING
Luke 4:1-13
QUESTIONS FOR MEDITATION
►Q1: What does the passage teach about God the Father, or God the Son or God the Holy Spirit?
►Q2: Is there any example for me to follow or not to follow?
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The story of Jesus’ temptation by the devil began with His being filled with the Holy Spirit. As believers, we should not only seek to be full of the Holy Spirit, but also to be led by Him in all our endeavours. As important as it is for every believer to be filled with the Holy Spirit and be led by Him for him to be victorious over Satan’s assaults, we should note that it will not prevent the devil from tempting us (Galatians 5:16-17; James 1:13-14).
Read Luke 4:3,6-7 and Luke 4:9-10 again. Observe Satan’s focus on each occasion as he tempted Jesus. Though the methods and circumstances may be different, Satan’s focus has remained the same, to tempt us in the three areas of the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eye and the pride of life (compare Genesis 3:6 and 1 John 2:16).
Read Luke 4:4,8,12 again and take note of the role of the written word of God as Jesus’ main tool for countering Satan’s suggestions. If we must overcome Satan’s temptations, we must also have a good knowledge of the word of God as recorded in the Bible. We need an unwavering commitment to live by the truth of God’s word for victory over Satan.
PRAYER OF FAITH
Colossians 3:12
INSIGHT
* Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
HYMN: YIELD NOT TO TEMPTATION
1.Yield not to temptation,
For yielding is sin;
Each victory will help you
Some other to win;
Fight manfully onward,
Dark passions subdue,
Look ever to Jesus,
He’ll carry you through.
Refrain
Ask the Savior to help you,
Comfort, strengthen and keep you;
He is willing to aid you,
He will carry you through.
2.Shun evil companions,
Bad language disdain,
God’s name hold in reverence,
Nor take it in vain;
Be thoughtful and earnest,
Kindhearted and true,
Look ever to Jesus,
He’ll carry you through.
3.To him that o’ercometh,
God giveth a crown;
Through faith we shall conquer,
Though often cast down;
He who is our Savior
Our strength will renew;
Look ever to Jesus,
He’ll carry you through.
CLOSING PRAYER
Lord Jesus, help me to always overcome Satan’s temptations just as you did.
A YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN (DAY 4)
Job 1-5
Prayer Bulletin – Sat Jan 04, 2025
PRAYER FOCUS
SENIOR STAFF RETREAT AT TCC, IBADAN (5TH – 10TH)
… That the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work. 2 Tim. 3:17
THANK GOD FOR:
* The lives of all the Senior Staff of SU Nigeria starting from the GD, and for the ministry God has committed into their hands • Their zeal and commitment to the work of the ministry
PRAY FOR:
* The retreat to be an avenue of renewal of vision and strength for every one of them • Them not to take this retreat for granted, rather, they will be focused and open to get the best out of it • Travelling mercies as they all journey to Ibadan. • Peace in their life’s and homes this year, so that they will fully concentrate on the work
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