Scripture Union Daily Guide 5 November 2022 Devotional Message for Saturday

Scripture Union Daily Guide 5 November 2022 Devotional for Saturday

TOPIC: Accountability!

OPENING PRAYER: As I read through this passage dear Lord, let your word bring transformation to my life.

SCRIPTURE: Act 21:15‐26

Scripture Union Daily Guide 5th November 2022 OUTLINE

Read vs.17‐20 again and note carefully how the apostle Paul regards his ministry. He had just arrived from one of his missionary journeys and was back in Jerusalem to report to the elders of the church. We learn two lessons from this action of Paul: ?

Our ministries in the church are subject to the leadership of the church ? It is our duty to report in detail, the progress and challenges we face in our ministries to our church leadership. It is the reason supporters insist on field reports from gospel workers. It encourages sustained prayer, giving, accountability, and shows that God answers prayer (v.20a). Vs.20b‐25:

The Jerusalem brethren gave Paul good counsel with genuine intentions, and he complied (v.26). This should ordinarily have proved that, “there is no truth in these reports” by critics. He performed religious rituals in the temple with other Jews. Paul’s own principle was to be “all things to all men so that by all possible means I might save some” (1 Corinthians 9:19‐23).

Unfortunately, not all good intentions have good outcomes. Nevertheless, we must never shift from righteousness just to save our skin or do things because they work. Jesus warns that risks would accompany the gospel (John 16:33).

Question(s) for Reflection
• Is there any example for me to follow or not to follow?
• What truth is God revealing to me in this passage?

Practice/Word Application
So what? Do you know your ministry? If so, how dedicated are you to the Lord?
So what? Do you know your ministry? If so, how dedicated are you to the Lord?

• Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?

Closing Prayer
• Pray for missionaries labouring on the field especially those serving in hostile environment.

Prayer for the week
• Pray for deliverance and guidance for your family. Pray against any wrong decision that might affect your family in the future. Ask God for wisdom in all your dealings with the world.
Offer a prayer of faith in line with Isaiah 45:6

One Year Bible Reading Plan
Song of Songs 4, 5; Proverbs 11; Psalms 105.

NATIONAL PRAYER BULLETIN

Sat, 05-Nov-2022

PRAYER FOCUS

TRUSTED, TRIED AND TRULY BORN AGAIN
Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life which God has promised to those who love Him.
James 1:12

THANK GOD FOR:
☀ The opportunity we have to live for God after being born again.
☀ The protection we have in Christ to keep our foot from being caught by the snares of Satan.

PRAY FOR:
☛ Patient endurance to keep on in Christ Jesus despite the trials and temptations.
☛ Grace to remain steadfast as we work towards perfection in Christ Jesus.
☛ Faith to believe God and His promises at the heat of our trials.

PRAY AGAINST:
⚠ Failing God in the day of our adversary.
⚠ Letting the sufferings of this present time make us forget the glory that is to be revealed.

Thank you for reading Scripture Union Daily Guide 5 November 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.