Scripture Union Daily Guide 7 March 2024: Glorified Through Suffering

Scripture Union Daily Guide 7 March 2024, Thursday Devotional Reading

Scripture Union Daily Guide 7 March 2024 TOPIC: Glorified Through Suffering

OPENING PRAYER:

Lord, let the light of your word shine into my life as I meditate on your word.

READ: John 13:31-38

31 Therefore, when he was gone out, Jesus said, Now is the Son of man glorified, and God is glorified in him.

32 If God be glorified in him, God shall also glorify him in himself, and shall straightway glorify him.

33 Little children, yet a little while I am with you. Ye shall seek me: and as I said unto the Jews, Whither I go, ye cannot come; so now I say to you.

34 A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.

35 By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.

36 Simon Peter said unto him, Lord, whither goest thou? Jesus answered him, Whither I go, thou canst not follow me now; but thou shalt follow me afterwards.

37 Peter said unto him, Lord, why cannot I follow thee now? I will lay down my life for thy sake.

38 Jesus answered him, Wilt thou lay down thy life for my sake? Verily, verily, I say unto thee, The cock shall not crow, till thou hast denied me thrice.

Question(s) for Reflection
• Q 1: 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?

DAILY GUIDE FOR TODAY, MESSAGE:

“Now is the son of man glorified and God is glorified in Him.” (v.31). This refers to the misery of Jesus’ suffering, death, and resurrection. Through His suffering God would be glorified because sinners would be saved and as a result, he would fulfil His purpose and mission (Matthew 1:21). As believers, we are also assured that, if we suffer with Him, we will also reign with Him in His glory. Thus, Saint Paul considers Christian suffering as a “light affliction” compared to the glory we would share with Him (Romans 8:17-18).

Read v.33 again. If you were among the disciples, how would you have felt by this news? Sometimes, when God reveals His will to us, it might be so painful that we feel heartbroken and devastated emotionally. Remember, God is always working in our best interest (Romans 8:28).

Let’s trust Him in endurance. How important are vs.34-35 to us today? This command has suffered neglect by Christians due to competition, rivalry, Church politics, selfishness, tribalism, etc. Little wonder, the Church has become so worldly that it’s difficult to distinguish between her and unbelievers.

• Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?

Closing Prayer
O God, revive your Church! Help us to return to your command to love one another as you have loved us.

Offer a prayer of faith in line with Isaiah 41:10

One Year Bible Reading Plan
Daily Bible Reading Plan: Day 67 – Numbers 31-32

NATIONAL PRAYER BULLETIN – Thu Mar 07, 2024

PRAYER FOCUS
NATIONAL TREASURER AND SU FINANCE
Therefore, brethren, seek out from among you…men of good reputation, full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom who we may appoint over this business. – Acts 6:3

THANK GOD FOR:
Thank God for: • His enabling grace in the life of the National Treasurer and his team and for wisdom in discharging their duties.

PRAY FOR:
• Them to be full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom in discharging their duties
• Courage, confidence, boldness and integrity in handling the finances of the Union and to effect positive changes.
• The National Treasurer and his team; for wisdom, good health and protection; and for abundant blessings on the brethren to continue to support the Ministry.

PRAY AGAINST:
• Every activity challenging their lives and SU finances in all its formations.