Scripture Union Daily Guide – 7 January 2026: Today’s Devotional Reading and Reflection – Wednesday
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TOPIC: God Overcomes Demons And Diseases
OPENING PRAYER
Oh Lord, grant me divine guidance as I read and meditate on your word in Jesus name.
SCRIPTURE READING
Luke 4:31-44
31 Then He went down to Capernaum, a city of Galilee, and was teaching them on the Sabbaths. 32 And they were astonished at His teaching, for His word was with authority. 33 Now in the synagogue there was a man who had a spirit of an unclean demon. And he cried out with a loud voice, 34 saying, “Let us alone! What have we to do with You, Jesus of Nazareth? Did You come to destroy us? I know who You are—the Holy One of God!”
35 But Jesus rebuked him, saying, [a]“Be quiet, and come out of him!” And when the demon had thrown him in their midst, it came out of him and did not hurt him. 36 Then they were all amazed and spoke among themselves, saying, “What a word this is! For with authority and power He commands the unclean spirits, and they come out.” 37 And the report about Him went out into every place in the surrounding region.
38 Now He arose from the synagogue and entered Simon’s house. But Simon’s wife’s mother was [b]sick with a high fever, and they made request of Him concerning her. 39 So He stood over her and rebuked the fever, and it left her. And immediately she arose and served them.
40 When the sun was setting, all those who had any that were sick with various diseases brought them to Him; and He laid His hands on every one of them and healed them. 41 And demons also came out of many, crying out and saying, “You are [c]the Christ, the Son of God!”
And He, rebuking them, did not allow them to [d]speak, for they knew that He was the Christ.
42 Now when it was day, He departed and went into a deserted place. And the crowd sought Him and came to Him, and tried to keep Him from leaving them; 43 but He said to them, “I must preach the kingdom of God to the other cities also, because for this purpose I have been sent.” 44 And He was preaching in the synagogues of [e]Galilee.
QUESTIONS FOR MEDITATION
►Q1: What does the passage teach about God the Father, or God the Son or God the Holy Spirit?
►Q2: Is there any example for me to follow or not to follow?
►Q7: What truth is God revealing to me in this passage?
Scripture Union Daily Guide – 7 January 2026 | OUTLINE
The ministry of Jesus Christ was accompanied with a demonstration of power and authority; in His teaching (Luke 4:32), in casting out demons (Luke 4:33-35) and in healing the sick (Luke 4:39-40). Notice how He spoke with authority and its effects on His audience (Luke 4:36-37). He was recognized by demons as “the Holy One of God” (Luke 4:34) and “the Son of God” (Luke 4:41) and demons were obedient to Him.
The Church has been commanded to demonstrate God’s power while preaching the gospel (Mark 16:15-18; John 14:12). But the Church of our day is far from doing this unlike the early Christians (Mark 16:19-20). How can we demonstrate God’s power in our neighbourhoods, so we can attract more people to the Lord?
What impact do you think the mere visit of Jesus to Peter’s house and ministering healing to his mother-in-law made on Peter’s family (Luke 4:38-39)? Do we care enough for our subordinates’ wellbeing, to visit and minister to their needs?
Although Jesus was a very busy man, He made out time to commune with God in a quiet place (Luke 4:42; cf. Luke 6:12). This was the secret of power and authority! How we all need to emulate this! What can we learn from Jesus’ statement in Luke 4:43 in these days of serious competition between ministries?
PRAYER OF FAITH
Psalms 51:10
INSIGHT
* Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
CLOSING PRAYER
Dear Lord, empower your Church to demonstrate your power in the preaching of the gospel.
One Year Bible Reading Plan
Job 14-16
Prayer Bulletin – Wed 7 January, 2026
PRAYER FOCUS
NATIONAL STAFF RETREAT (ONLINE) – AT REGIONAL CENTRES (7TH-11TH JANUARY).
Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth. 2 Tim.2:15
THANK GOD FOR:
•All the Senior staff of S.U Nigeria, for His grace, mercy and help in their lives.
•For prospering the work of the ministry in their hands.
PRAY FOR:
•God’s presence to manifest in their retreat to begin the year.
•Renewal of vision and strength for every staff.
•The GD, for wisdom as he coordinates the retreat at the Regions.
•Retreat to yield the desired impact on all the staff, and the Union at large.
•Good network.
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