Scripture Union Daily Guide 9th August 2024 (Friday) Devotional Message
TOPIC: God of Miracles
OPENING PRAYER: Oh Lord, grant me spiritual insight into the truth of your word as I study it.
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SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY: Acts 5:12-21A
Question(s) for Reflection
* Q 1: What does the passage teach about God the Father, or God the Son or God the Holy Spirit?
* Q7: What truth is God revealing to me in this passage?
Scripture Union Daily Guide 9th August 2024 – OUTLINE:
Dealing with the sin of Ananias and Sapphira in the early church had such a great effect on the community that people were afraid to join them. Many more believed and there was an explosion of miracles to the extent that Peter’s shadow had healing power and brought about miracles (vs.13-16). God is indeed a God of miracles and if we come to Him in faith, we also can live a life of miracles.
As the church grew (v.14), notice how opposition increased from Jewish leaders (vs.17-18). The proclamation of Jesus is inevitably linked to persecution in some form. The growing number of persecuted Christians around the world testifies to this. Despite hardships and trials, the children of God are assured of the Lord’s presence and his care (v.19). How does this encourage us to share the gospel boldly? Notice that the apostles were freed from prison for a purpose (v.20). They faithfully obeyed God’s instructions as soon as the day dawned (v.21a). What a remarkable boldness! How do we compare our zeal for God to these devoted servants of God?
Practice/Word Application
Thought: Do you know that the same power given to the Apostles is still available to us today. Jesus is the same yesterday, today, and forever (Hebrews 13:8).
* Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
Closing Prayer
Pray for revival again in our churches and fellowships today.
Offer a prayer of faith in line with Daniel 6:27
One Year Bible Reading Plan
Daily Bible Reading Plan: Day 222- Jeremiah 10-13
NATIONAL PRAYER BULLETIN – Friday Aug 09, 2024
PRAYER FOCUS
COUNCIL OFFICERS
Not that we are sufficient of ourselves.., but our sufficiency is from God.
2 Cor. 3:5
THANK GOD FOR:
‣ His grace and mercies on the Council Officers led by the National Chairman.
PRAY FOR:
‣ Fresh anointing and sufficient grace for them as they coordinate the affairs of the Ministry and for more commitment to the Lord.
‣ Divine revelation for them on how to sustain the Ministry’s work and fulfill his mandate.
‣ Good health, protection and prosperity for them and their families.
PRAY AGAINST:
‣ Every plan of the devil to hinder them in their various callings.
