Scripture Union Daily Guide 4th September 2024 (Wednesday) Devotional Message
TOPIC: From Commendation To Great Anxiety
OPENING PRAYER: Grant me grace dear Lord to apply what you will teach me today as I read this passage.
SCRIPTURE READING: Joshua 22:1-20
Question(s) for Reflection
* Q2: Is there any example for me to follow or not to follow?
* Q3: Is there any command for me to obey?
* Q5: Is there any warning for me to heed?
Scripture Union Daily Guide 4th September 2024 MESSAGE
So, the Israelites have fully conquered the land of Canaan. They are settled, they have vanquished their enemies, God has fulfilled all His promises to them (21:43-45). What next?
* The commendation (vs.1-4): For what does Joshua commend the Reubenites, the Gadites and the half-tribe of Manasseh? Honouring one’s commitments to God’s mission and service is worth every commendation. Beware of the temptation to quit early and leave God’s work undone.
* The charge (v.5): God’s central message to the Israelites and to us today is: ‘Keep the commandments of the Lord. Hold fast to Him and serve Him with all your heart and all your soul.”
* The blessing (vs.6-8): Notice the breadth of wealth with which the two and a half tribes returned home. Although they sacrificed their comfort and rest by joining their brothers to conquer the land, God greatly rewarded them with wealth. Hebrews 6:10 offers a truth worth reflecting on.
* Anxiety arises (vs.11-20): The decision of the two and a half tribes to build an altar raised anxiety and triggered an agitation for civil war from the rest of the Israelites. What community examples did the Israelites cite as the basis for their anxiety (vs.17,20)?
Practice/Word Application
For further reflection: Looking at your life as a Christian, assess how well you have complied with v.5.
* Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
Closing Prayer
Dear Lord, help me to obey your commands and serve you with all my heart and soul.
Offer a prayer of faith in line with Acts 1:8
One Year Bible Reading Plan
Daily Bible Reading Plan: Day 248- Ezekiel 28-30
NATIONAL PRAYER BULLETIN – Wednesday Sep 04, 2024
PRAYER FOCUS
STAFF IN BENIN REGION
The wicked worketh a deceitful work but to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward. – Prov. 11:18.
THANK GOD FOR:
‣ The dedication and faithfulness of staff in the Region.
‣ His enabling grace that has preserved them and their families in times like this.
‣ His faithfulness in ensuring their upkeep and provisions
‣ Staff who served faithfully and retired back to pilgrims work.
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