Scripture Union Daily Guide 7 January 2022 | Friday SU Devotional Guide
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TOPIC: All Powers Obeyed Him
OPENING PRAYER: May the meditation of my heart be acceptable unto you, O Lord as I read from your word.
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE: Luke 4:31‐44
Question(s) for Reflection
• What does the passage teach about God the Father, or God the Son or God the Holy Spirit?
• Is there any example for me to follow or not to follow?
Scripture Union Daily Guide 7 January 2022 | SU Devotional Message
Remember the mission of Jesus as prophesied by Isaiah (refer to Wednesday’s note)? We see here the initial fulfilment of that mission – teaching, deliverance from evil spirits/demons and healing. Jesus is the saviour of man’s spirit, soul and body. It is worth noting that the man possessed of the devil was also worshipping in the synagogue. Until he met Jesus, he appeared to be a normal worshipper. He could even be a leader in the synagogue.
One wonders how many of such people we have in our churches who need the Lord’s deliverance from demon possession. How we need such all‐encompassing ministry in our churches today. Note the action that followed the healing and deliverance ministry of Jesus (v.42).
A time to meditate and re‐focus in prayer is essential for effective and sustained ministry. From vs.43‐44, we see that Jesus refused to allow momentary ministry success to derail his mission to preach the Good News of the Kingdom in other towns and villages. Hope you are not resting in your comfort zone when there are still souls to be won and unreached people everywhere?
• Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
Closing Prayer
• Lord, help your Church to fulfil her ministry of teaching, deliverance and healing of our sick world.
Offer a prayer of faith in line with 2 Chronicles 14:11
One Year Bible Reading Plan
Genesis 10, 11, Psalms 9.
NATIONAL PRAYER BULLETIN – Fri, 07-Jan-2022
PRAYER FOCUS
CONFIDENT EXPECTATION (PRAYING AND FASTING CONTINUES)
But beloved, we are persuaded better things of you, and things that accompany salvation… Hebrews 6: 9
THANK GOD FOR:
› The new life we have in Christ Jesus and the grace to persevere in our love for the brotherhood in SU. › The call to serve God in SU while working with children, youths and families.
PRAY FOR:
• Spiritual strength to render gracious service amid the pressure of poverty, stress and even persecutions of our time. • Continuous growths in faith, courage, and in all that we do. Knowing that God will not fail to reward us. • The presence and the glory of God being manifested in all that we do in SU Nigeria this year 2022. • Nigeria as a nation, that the name of the Lord will be glorified in her this year.
PRAY AGAINST:
∷ Breaking the bruised reeds or smoking flax‐failing to seek or encourage our weak and sick brethren and giving up on them. ∷ Failing to press forward due to the discouragement that has surrounded the world.
Scripture Union Daily Guide 7 January 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.