Scripture Union Daily Guide 5 September 2022 Devotional Message for Monday– God Ordained Marriage

Scripture Union Daily Guide 5 September 2022 Devotional for Monday

TOPIC: God Ordained Marriage

OPENING PRAYER: Lord, I pray that you lead me into your truth as I meditate on your word in Jesus name.

SCRIPTURE: Ruth 4: 1‐22

Scripture Union Daily Guide 5 September 2022 MESSAGE

Observe the actions Naomi took to protect and cater for Ruth. The actions of Naomi and Ruth were legitimate at that time. Since Ruth had been accepted into the family of God’s people, the law gave her the right to ask for Boaz’s protection for both herself and her husband’s family inheritance (Deuteronomy 25:5‐10). Ruth, being an alien, might not know the law but she was humble enough to listen to and obey her mother‐in‐law.

Young people still have a lot to learn from older Christians as Ruth did from Naomi and Boaz. Notice the steps Boaz takes to redeem Ruth (vs.1‐12). Carrying relatives and the community along gives credibility to the marriage union. From vs.13‐21 can you identify the purpose for this particular marriage? God has a divine arrangement for the birth of Jesus Christ.

Also, read 2 Samuel 7:16, 28&29. Each couple is brought together for a special purpose. Do you know yours? Consider the difficult circumstances Naomi finds herself and the outcome of absolute trust in the Lord. Do you find any encouragement from this (v.15)? How about the blissful marriage her daughter‐in‐law, Ruth, gets? God‐ordained marriages fulfil His purpose – gives Him pleasure (Hebrews 13: 4).

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? It is imperative that both parents and their grown‐up children who are ready for marriage, apply godly principles as they observe their unique cultural marital rites.

Scripture Union Daily Guide 5 September Closing Prayer
• Prayer: Help me, dear Lord, to honour you in all aspects of my marriage.

Offer a prayer of faith in line with Genesis 6:8

One Year Bible Reading Plan
Ezekiel 19‐21.

Scripture Union Daily Guide 5 September 2022 | NATIONAL PRAYER BULLETIN

Mon, 05-Sep-2022

PRAYER FOCUS

STANDING FOR CHRIST
I have been crucified for Christ, and is no longer I who lives, but Christ lives in me…
Galatians 2:20

THANK GOD FOR:
☀ The teachings and trainings made available in SU for children and youths and how God is using it to raise a new generation for Himself.
☀ The conviction to live and stand for Christ daily as we see among some of our SU children and youths.

PRAY FOR:
☛ This year’ s children’ s work to emphasize on the need for total submission and service to God with all their hearts, souls and strength.
☛ Our children that God will help them to stand out, and stand alone for Him in this hostile world.
☛ Grace and boldness for our children and youths to learn to take bold stands for Christ.

PRAY AGAINST:
⚠ Our children and youths blending in, just to be accepted and not identify themselves as followers of Christ.
⚠ Fear of loosing their identify and friends, thereby refusing to take the risk of being laughed at or rejected.

Scripture Union Daily Guide 5 September 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 September 2022