Scripture Union Daily Guide 5 August 2022 Devotional Message for Friday– Remain True
SU Daily Guide 5 August 2022 Devotional for Friday
TOPIC: Remain True
OPENING PRAYER: Grant me grace dear Lord to apply what you will teach me today as I read this passage.
SCRIPTURE: Revelation 2:12‐17
Scripture Union Daily Guide 5 August 2022 MESSAGE
Pergamum, described as Satan’s headquarters, was centre for Greek culture and education. It was an idol‐worshipping city that attracted cult medical tourists. Their deep satanic worship led to the severe persecution of the believers.
But the church in Pergamum is commended for two important testimonies (v.13). We can trust the Lord to help us remain true to Him in time of distress. Today, we are surrounded not only by occultism and satanic worship but also by personal idols of greed, materialism, and pleasure.
Some of these constitute the thorns in Jesus’ parable of the sower that choke the Word, preventing us from bearing fruit. Despite praise for their faithfulness during persecution, notice the “few things” that the Lord has against this church (vs.14‐16).
Secretly, some of the members tolerated immorality, corruption, and false doctrine; thus drawing people away from God. No one is without a few blemishes that need correction (v.16). The Lord chastises those he loves (Hebrews 12:6).
Scripture Union Daily Guide 5 August 2022
In humility and repentance, we need to pray Psalm 139:23,24. Moabite king, Balak, for fear of the Israelite camping so close to them, enticed the prophet Balaam to curse them (Numbers 22‐24); but when that failed, they tempted the Israelites into immorality and idol worship, making them incur the wrath of God (See Numbers 25:1‐9).
Every congregation must watch out against doctrines that appear harmless, but which compromise true faith in Jesus.
Question(s) for Reflection
• Is there any example for me to follow or not to follow?
• Is there any warning for me to heed?
• Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
Scripture Union Daily Guide 5 August 2022 Closing Prayer
• Pray for your church, that the Lord would reveal any sin being tolerated and bring revival and spiritual awakening.
Offer a prayer of faith in line with Deuteronomy 31:8
One Year Bible Reading Plan
Isaiah 34‐36.
NATIONAL PRAYER BULLETIN
Fri, 05-Aug-2022
PRAYER FOCUS
WITHOUT HOLINESS…
Without holiness, no one will see the Lord
Hebrews 12:14
THANK GOD FOR:
☀ The instruction we have received to be holy even as He is Holy.
☀ Giving us all we need to live a holy life as we put on the Lord Jesus Christ and do not give occasion to the devil.
PRAY FOR:
☛ Grace to receive insight daily on how to walk with the master in Holiness.
☛ Obedience to the instruction to make every effort as instructed; to remain slaves of God and righteousness.
☛ Deliberate decision to purify ourselves from everything that contaminates our body and our spirit.
PRAY AGAINST:
⚠ Living carelessly instead of living in reverence for God daily.
⚠ Pleading human limitations continuously instead of letting Christ help us live the crucified life.
Scripture Union Daily Guide 5 August 2022. 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 5 August 2022