Scripture Union Daily Guide 9 May 2026: Today’s Devotional Reading and Reflection – Saturday
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TOPIC: God’s Justice And Faithfulness
Opening Prayer
Dear Lord, I pray that you sanctify my spirit, soul and body as I read your word in Jesus name.
Bible Reading
Jeremiah 51:1-24
1 Thus saith the Lord; Behold, I will raise up against Babylon, and against them that dwell in the midst of them that rise up against me, a destroying wind;
2 And will send unto Babylon fanners, that shall fan her, and shall empty her land: for in the day of trouble they shall be against her round about.
3 Against him that bendeth let the archer bend his bow, and against him that lifteth himself up in his brigandine: and spare ye not her young men; destroy ye utterly all her host.
4 Thus the slain shall fall in the land of the Chaldeans, and they that are thrust through in her streets.
5 For Israel hath not been forsaken, nor Judah of his God, of the Lord of hosts; though their land was filled with sin against the Holy One of Israel.
6 Flee out of the midst of Babylon, and deliver every man his soul: be not cut off in her iniquity; for this is the time of the Lord‘s vengeance; he will render unto her a recompence.
7 Babylon hath been a golden cup in the Lord‘s hand, that made all the earth drunken: the nations have drunken of her wine; therefore the nations are mad.
8 Babylon is suddenly fallen and destroyed: howl for her; take balm for her pain, if so be she may be healed.
9 We would have healed Babylon, but she is not healed: forsake her, and let us go every one into his own country: for her judgment reacheth unto heaven, and is lifted up even to the skies.
10 The Lord hath brought forth our righteousness: come, and let us declare in Zion the work of the Lord our God.
11 Make bright the arrows; gather the shields: the Lord hath raised up the spirit of the kings of the Medes: for his device is against Babylon, to destroy it; because it is the vengeance of the Lord, the vengeance of his temple.
12 Set up the standard upon the walls of Babylon, make the watch strong, set up the watchmen, prepare the ambushes: for the Lord hath both devised and done that which he spake against the inhabitants of Babylon.
13 O thou that dwellest upon many waters, abundant in treasures, thine end is come, and the measure of thy covetousness.
14 The Lord of hosts hath sworn by himself, saying, Surely I will fill thee with men, as with caterpillers; and they shall lift up a shout against thee.
15 He hath made the earth by his power, he hath established the world by his wisdom, and hath stretched out the heaven by his understanding.
16 When he uttereth his voice, there is a multitude of waters in the heavens; and he causeth the vapours to ascend from the ends of the earth: he maketh lightnings with rain, and bringeth forth the wind out of his treasures.
17 Every man is brutish by his knowledge; every founder is confounded by the graven image: for his molten image is falsehood, and there is no breath in them.
18 They are vanity, the work of errors: in the time of their visitation they shall perish.
19 The portion of Jacob is not like them; for he is the former of all things: and Israel is the rod of his inheritance: the Lord of hosts is his name.
20 Thou art my battle axe and weapons of war: for with thee will I break in pieces the nations, and with thee will I destroy kingdoms;
21 And with thee will I break in pieces the horse and his rider; and with thee will I break in pieces the chariot and his rider;
22 With thee also will I break in pieces man and woman; and with thee will I break in pieces old and young; and with thee will I break in pieces the young man and the maid;
23 I will also break in pieces with thee the shepherd and his flock; and with thee will I break in pieces the husbandman and his yoke of oxen; and with thee will I break in pieces captains and rulers.
24 And I will render unto Babylon and to all the inhabitants of Chaldea all their evil that they have done in Zion in your sight, saith the Lord.
Questions for Meditation
►Q1: What does the passage teach about God the Father, or God the Son or God the Holy Spirit?
►Q4: Is there any promise for me to believe or hope for?
►Q7: What truth is God revealing to me in this passage?
Scripture Union Daily Guide 9 May 2026 | OUTLINE
God reassures Israel and Judah that, though they were being disciplined for their sins, He had not forsaken them (Jeremiah 51:5). To secure their deliverance, He would raise “the spirit of a destroyer” against Babylon who would decimate it (Jeremiah 51:1-4,11-14).
We should be encouraged to know that, because of His faithfulness, God may punish us for our sins, He will not abandon us to the will of our enemies, and He would bring divine justice upon our oppressors at the right time. Babylon once a world-power and an instrument of God’s judgement on other nations (Jeremiah 51:7,20-23) faced irreversible destruction (Jeremiah 51:8-9) for what it did against Zion and God’s Temple (Jeremiah 51:11,24; cf. Psalms 74:4-8). But God’s people would be vindicated (Jeremiah 51:10) and they will see God’s vengeance over their enemy (Jeremiah 51:24).
Note how worthless and undependable Babylon’s idols are in comparison to the God of Israel (Jeremiah 51:15-19). What does this teach us about whom and what we trust? Read Jeremiah 51:6 again. What are the Israelites expected to do in order not to partake in Babylon’s punishment, and how does this apply to us today (cf. 2 Corinthians 6:17-18; Revelation 18:4-5)?
And So
Trust in God’s faithfulness, walk in His ways and hope in His unfailing promises.
Insight
* Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
Closing Prayer
Lord Jesus, thank you for your faithfulness and love towards me, even when I do not deserve it. Help me not to defile myself with contaminations of the world.
Prayer of Faith
Offer a prayer of faith in line with Deuteronomy 8:18
Prayer for the Week
Pray for those who have backslidden, that God will restore them in mercy. Pray that they will remember where they have fallen and in humility return to God for grace. Pray for brethren not to give up on them, but show love to bring them back.
One Year Bible Reading Plan
2 Samuel 8-9; 1 Chronicles 18
Prayer Bulletin – Sat 9 May, 2026
PRAYER FOCUS
SUCF STAKEHOLDERS SUMMIT (WEST)
‘Listen my son, accept what I say, and the years of your life will be many’. Prov.4:10
THANK GOD FOR:
•His move in all the campuses through the SUCF
•The direction he gives on how to win students on campus for Christ.
PRAY FOR:
•God’s presence and impartation at the Summit for more fruitfulness in SUCF
•Journey mercies for all the participants and resource persons
•God’s abounding grace upon the HOD, Mr. Abraham Eyeroruma as he coordinates the activities of the department.
•The work to gain more ground in the West.
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