Scripture Union Daily Guide 5th February 2025 (Wednesday) Devotional Message
TOPIC: Challenges in the Mission Field
OPENING PRAYER: Dear Lord, make me more like you through the power of your word as I meditate on it.
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TODAY’S SCRIPTURE: Matthew 10:16-33
QUESTION FOR REFLECTION
► Q5: Is there any warning for me to heed?
Scripture Union Daily Guide 5th February 2025 – OUTLINE
Jesus did not hide the challenges His followers will face as they seek to live for Him and proclaim the message of the kingdom of God to all. Notice His description of the environment in which we, His followers, will operate (Matthew 10:16a) and what we should expect (Matthew 10:17-18,21-22a). Apart from the precautions our Lord enjoins us to take (Matthew 10:16b), we also have the assurance of His abiding presence and support (Matthew 10:19-20; 29-30).
As we read through the Acts of Apostles, we see how the first disciples experienced all that Jesus warned about here. And in our world today, many are suffering for declaring their faith in Christ and sharing it. Many continue to even lose their lives. Anyone who stands firmly for the Lord will be hated by people and maltreated.
As we face these challenges in our Christian service, how can Matthew 10:24-25 help us to endure the hard times associated with missionary work or evangelism? There is a great temptation to fear men who can inflict much pain and harm to our bodies and so refuse to venture out for Christ (Matthew 10:28). Keeping quiet is, however, not an option. See Matthew 10:33 for the Lord’s warning.
* Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
Closing Prayer: Dear Lord, give me the courage to be a witness for you wherever you place me.
One Bible Reading Guide:
Exodus 15-16, Hebrews 2.
One Bible Reading Guide, Hard Copy Version:
Exodus 19-21
National Prayer Bulletin – Wed Feb 05, 2025
PRAYER FOCUS
BENIN REGION
You have not chosen me, but I have chosen you and ordained you, that you should go and bring forth fruit. John 15:16
THANK GOD FOR:
* Giving the brethren willing minds and ready hands to serve in SU, enabling them to keep faith, living by the standards of God’s word.
PRAY FOR:
* Grace to continue to serve God with honor ,fulfilling God’s expectations in the ministry • The Traveling Secretaries in the Region that they will remain focused, diligent and bear fruits that will abide. • God’s empowerment for the missionaries and that God will keep on providing for their needs, protecting them and their families
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 5th February 2025)
