Scripture Union Daily Guide 7th August 2024 (Wednesday) Devotional Message
TOPIC: Consider Their Threats… Stretch Out Your Hand Lord
OPENING PRAYER: Grant me depth of insight, revelation and knowledge as I meditate on this passage, O Lord.
SCRIPTURE: ACTS 4:23-31
Question(s) for Reflection
* 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 7th August 2024 Outline:
After being set free by the Sanhedrin, Peter and John went back to where the believers were meeting and reported what had transpired (v.23). How would we react after such threats? Instead of complaining or being fearful, notice the immediate response of the believers (v.24a) and the content of their response (vs.24b-30), especially their request in vs.29-30.
Observe also how God responded to such a prayer that focused on Him and His glory (v.31). Let us be encouraged and assured that the Lord will also answer our prayers that are focused on His glory and mission.
May the Lord help us to turn first to Him when we get into any kind of trouble. God hears us when we pray and answers us according to His will for us. He does what He knows is right and best for each situation.
Can you draw a lesson from the Apostles’ experience here? And how does their experience here compare with that in Acts 2:3-4 at Pentecost? Notice any similarities or differences.
Practice/Word Application
What next? How supportive are we, especially in prayer, of believers suffering for their faith around the world?
* Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
Closing Prayer
Make vs.29-30 your prayer for yourself and the many persecuted Christians who are seeking to make Christ known.
Offer a prayer of faith in line with Numbers 6:24 ‐ 26
One-Year Bible Reading Plan
Daily Bible Reading Plan: Day 220- Jeremiah 4-6
NATIONAL PRAYER BULLETIN 7TH AUGUST 2024
PRAYER FOCUS
SCRIPTURE UNION SUPPORTERS
And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not loose heart.
Gal 6:9
THANK GOD FOR:
‣ SU supporters, their families, jobs and their financial support towards schools’ work, staff salaries, programs and projects.
PRAY FOR:
‣ SU families and other supporters will experience the touch of God in their lives, families, businesses and employments and prosper all round.
‣ More financial support towards the SU work, for salary payments, running offices, executing programs and projects.
‣ The National Treasurer for God’s wisdom, strength and good health in handling the finances of the Union.