Scripture Union Daily Guide 6th February 2025 (Thursday) Devotional Message
TOPIC: Cost of discipleship
OPENING PRAYER: Make my life oh Lord a reflection of you as I study your word.
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TODAY’S SCRIPTURE: Matthew 10:34-42
QUESTIONS FOR REFLECTION
► Q 1: What does the passage teach about God the Father, or God the Son or God the Holy Spirit?
► Q3: Is there any command for me to obey?
Scripture Union Daily Guide 6th February 2025 – MESSAGE
Notice the very challenging statement Jesus made in Matthew 10:34. His message here highlights the difficult decisions that a Christian is often called upon to take almost daily. Sometimes they affect those who are closest and dearest to us – members of our families. If you choose to believe and follow Jesus for the rest of your life, you are set apart for selfless service to God as opposed to those who reject Him (Matthew 10:34-36).
While Jesus is not preaching hatred for one’s family because one becomes a Christian, He makes it clear that our commitment to Him makes us uphold values that are quite different from those of parents or siblings who may not have accepted the salvation He offers. Such total commitment to Christ (Matthew 10:37,38) makes a sharp difference. Also, read Mark 8:34. A lot of courage is required here, as one could be isolated, even hated (Matthew 10:39).
Note in Matthew 10:40-42 the benefits of identifying with Christ against all odds. Sometimes the Lord would use your consistent walk with Him to draw the same relations who hated you to Himself and grant them salvation.
* Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
CLOSING PRAYER: Lord, help me to be your true and faithful disciple in my daily walk with you.
One Bible Reading Guide:
Exodus 17-18, Hebrews 3.
One Bible Reading Guide, Hard Copy Version:
Exodus 22-24
National Prayer Bulletin – Thursday Feb 06, 2025
PRAYER FOCUS
AREA ALL LEADERS RETREAT
So, my dear brothers and sisters, be strong and immovable. Always work enthusiastically for the Lord, for you know that nothing you do for the Lord is ever useless. 1 Cor.15:58
THANK GOD FOR:
* The lives and callings of all the grassroots leaders in SU Nigeria and His grace they have enjoyed.
PRAY FOR:
* Grace, wisdom, strength and inspiration for them to live up to God’s standard and calling, and grace to work enthusiastically for the Lord. • God’s anointing on the resource persons during the retreat and for divine encounters. • Traveling mercies for all the participants
PRAY AGAINST:
* Every plan of the enemy against the success of the program. Area All Leaders Retreat starts today: 6-9 February
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 6th February 2025)
