Scripture Union Daily Guide 4th June 2023
Read Scripture Union Daily Guide 4th June 2023, Sunday SU Daily Guide Reading
TOPIC: The Ever-Present Help
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OPENING PRAYER: Help me dear Lord to meet with you as I meditate on your word in Jesus name
SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY: Psalm 46:1-11
QUESTION FOR REFLECTION
• Q 1: What does the passage teach about God the Father, or God the Son or God the Holy Spirit?
MESSAGE: One of the comforting promises we have in the Bible is the assurance of God’s abiding presence with us always and in all situations (Matthew 28:20). This psalm opens with the same comforting declaration (v.1). The Psalmist, however, was quick to point out that God’s presence does not guarantee immunity from troubles in this life (cf. John 16:33). Look at vs.2b, 3 and 6 to see the picture of possible troubles that we could experience. How do these compare with what is happening in your context?
In recent times, we have experienced many troubling events that unsettle us, such as Covid-19 pandemic, global economic recession, natural disasters, wars, terrorism, and several others. Our natural reaction to these events is fear and worry but the Palmist tells us not to fear. Note also what God wants us to do when we are in trouble (Psalm 34: 17; Matthew 8: 23 – 26).
What encouragement do we have in this passage in the midst of troubles (vs.1, 4, 7 &11)?
The “river” in v.4 is a metaphor for God. Like the river, so does God’s presence refresh and sustain His people. Since we have this sure promise of God’s ever-abiding presence, how are we expected to respond (vs.2&10a)?
PRACTICE/WORD APPLICATION
What Next? Your troubles are temporary, be at peace because God’s presence guarantees your safety, security, and ultimate victory. Thank God for this.
• Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
- Offer a prayer of faith in line with Luke 2:40
ONE YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
1 Chronicles 14, 15; Mark 3.
NATIONAL PRAYER BULLETIN – Sun, 04-Jun-2023
PRAYER FOCUS
BRETHREN IN NEED / SENIOR STAFF RETREAT ENDS
And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works,
-Hebrews 10:24
THANK GOD FOR:
► Our Lord who laid down His life for us and encourages us to do same for our brethren.
► Giving us freedom to love and serve one another in Christ.
► The SU Senior Staff as they return home safely to their families.
PRAY FOR:
► Brethren in need, remembering the orphans, less privileged, widows/ widowers, and people with special needs among us.
► Increased love as we share from what God has blessed us with in fellowship.
► More godliness, brotherly affection with the love of Christ in SU.
PRAY AGAINST:
► Failing to love the brotherhood even as we continue in the fear of God.
► Not maintaining the unity of the Spirit and not sharing with one another.
Scripture Union Daily Guide 4th June 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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