Scripture Union Daily Guide 4th February 2025 (Tuesday) Devotional Message
TOPIC: Jesus sends out His disciples
OPENING PRAYER: Sanctify my life dear Lord as I study your word in Jesus name.
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE: Matthew 10:1-15
QUESTION FOR REFLECTION
► Q5: Is there any warning for me to heed?
Scripture Union Daily Guide 4th February 2025 – OUTLINE
Jesus called out His disciples and gave them the power to do miracles just as they saw Him doing. Jesus did not use the powers at any time for financial gains and popularity as we often see today in our Christian community and in the various media.
Matthew gives us the full list of the twelve disciples (Matthew 10:2-4). They were from a diversity of vocations. Whatever your vocation, Jesus needs your service. Judas had a stigma as the one who betrayed Jesus. For what will people remember you when you move somewhere else or after your death?
The power that Jesus gave His disciples also could cater to their other needs. Note the clear instructions about money, clothing, and protection (Matthew 10:7-10). The context at that time is certainly different from today’s but the principles still apply. Church workers and religious leaders need to be sustained so that they can devote their time to preaching the gospel and ministering to the spiritual and emotional needs of their congregations. However, religious leaders should also avoid emulating political leaders in their lifestyles, thereby placing undue burdens on their followers. People should give generously and willingly as they have been led by God, not out of compulsion or undue pressure.
* Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
Offer a prayer of faith in line with: Psalms 18:32
Closing Prayer: Lord, help me to use the grace and measure of faith you have granted me for your glory.
One Bible Reading Guide:
Exodus 13-14, Psalms 31.
One Bible Reading Guide, Hard Copy Version:
Exodus 16-18
National Prayer Bulletin – Tue Feb 04, 2025
PRAYER FOCUS
TRAVELING SECRETARIES
Pay attention to yourselves and to all the flock, in which God has made you overseers, to care for the Church of God. Acts 28:20
THANK GOD FOR:
* His goodness and mercy, provisions and protection for the TSs and their focus on schools work and trainings.
PRAY FOR:
* Constant help by the Holy Spirit to maintain their personal spiritual walk with God, purity of life, passion for the work and attendance to fellowships. • Renewal of strength, wisdom and team spirit to cooperate with the Area Committees in implementing SU policies. • More zeal to be used in raising godly youths and children in their generation and fruitfulness. • Divine provision and protection for their lives and families.
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 4th February 2025)