Scripture Union Daily Guide 7th September 2024 (Saturday) Devotional Message
TOPIC: AN EXECUTIVE SUMMARY!
OPENING PRAYER: Lord, let the light of your word shine into my life as I meditate on your word.
SCRIPTURE READING: JOSHUA 24:1-33
Question(s) for Reflection
* Q2: Is there any example for me to follow or not to follow?
* Q3: Is there any command for me to obey?
* Q5: Is there any warning for me to heed?
In vs.2-13, Joshua summarized the entire history of the Israelites. Who is his audience (v.2a)?
* From a pagan background (v.2): Notice the reference to the practice of ‘worshipping other gods’ by Abraham’s extended family. From what background did the Lord call you? Beware of the temptation to return to it.
* Birthing of the Israelites (vs.3-4): The journey that God took Abraham through was intentional to separate him from his paganistic background.
* The great deliverance, exodus and wilderness experience (vs.5-7): The graphic description of the deliverance from Egypt, the destruction of the Egyptian army and the crossing of the Red Sea is a constant point of reference for and among the Israelites.
* The conquest of nations and kings (vs.8-13): The defeat of the Amorites, the conversion of Balaam’s curse into a blessing, the fall of Jericho and the defeat of the seven great nations form an important part of Joshua’s summary history. Do you take note of the victories that God grants you in your daily walk with Him?
Notice Joshua’s challenge (v.14) to which the people readily responded the same way Joshua had done for himself and his family (vs.15-18, 21-23). This is a statement of total commitment with serious implications. Similar to the marriage vow, it is not to be taken lightly hence Joshua’s response in vs.19-20&24. To decide to serve God is to enter into a covenant relationship with Him.
Notice the legacy Joshua left behind in v.31, a challenge to Christian leaders and parents. For the background to the event in v.32, see Genesis 50:24-25 (cf. Hebrews 11:22).
* Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
Closing Prayer
Dear Lord, help me to fear you and serve you with all faithfulness.
Prayer for the week
* Pray for financial support for Christian ministries • Pray that God will raise genuine partners who are honest and are living holy lives • Pray against devourers in the businesses of partners
Offer a prayer of faith in line with Isaiah 32:17
One Year Bible Reading Plan
Daily Bible Reading Plan: Day 251- Ezekiel 37-39
NATIONAL PRAYER BULLETIN – Saturday Sep 07, 2024
PRAYER FOCUS
NATIONAL CHAIRMAN
Moreover, whom He did predestinate, them He also called and whom He called, them He also justified and whom He justified; them He also glorified.
Rom. 8:30.
THANK GOD FOR:
‣ The National Council Chairman, Dr. Willy Onu and his family.
‣ The manifestation of His wisdom upon him in piloting the affairs of the Union and his secular work.
‣ His provision, protection, preservation and sound health for him and his household.
PRAY FOR:
‣ Continual release of God’s anointing on the National Chairman for spiritual and visionary leadership in the ministry.
‣ Sound health for him and his family as he shoulders the responsibilities of the Union and his secular work.
‣ Divine insight to handle the challenges associated with the spiritual and secular work committed into his hands.
PRAY AGAINST:
‣ The network of the enemy projected against the National Council Chairman, his work, his family and the work of God in his hands.
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