Scripture Union Daily Guide October 25, 2023
Read Scripture Union Daily Guide October 25, 2023 Devotional, Wednesday SU Daily Guide Reading
TOPIC: Powerful and Effective Prayer
OPENING PRAYER: Dear Lord, expose me to your truth as I read your word in Jesus name.
SCRIPTURE: James 5:13-20
Question(s) for Reflection
• Q 2: Is there any example for me to follow or not to follow?
• Q 7: What truth is God revealing to me in this passage?
Notice the exhortations in vs.13-14. We can all do something about our current situations in life. If things are going well, praise the Lord; if they are not, still praise the Lord while praying earnestly for the situation to change and grace to accept what we cannot change. Such prayer must be done in full trust and confidence that our God answers prayer.
What strikes you about the power of prayer in the church when believers fall sick (vs.14-15a)? The power to heal is neither in the oil nor the elders. The oil is only a symbol of the anointing and healing power of the Holy Spirit (see Mark 6:13). Healing belongs to the Lord.
We have seen two main reasons why God does not answer our prayers (see 1:6-7 & 4:3). What is the other reason in v.15, and what should we do about it (v.16, compare 1 John 1:9)? Note, however, the word ‘if’ in v.15b which makes it clear that sickness is not always the result of personal sin (cf. John 9:1-3). Take note of the place of righteousness and fervency towards an effective and powerful prayer.
What are you doing to bring back a brother or sister who has wondered from the truth – praying, visiting, counselling, or gossiping? There is great rejoicing in heaven when the lost returns home (Luke 15:7, 22-24).
Practice/Word Application
Action and Prayer: Is there anyone you know who has erred from the faith. Pray for him/her now. Visit, if possible.
• Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
Offer a prayer of faith in line with Matthew 25:21
One Year Bible Reading Plan
Esther 9, 10; Psalms 77.
NATIONAL PRAYER BULLETIN – Wednesday, 25-Oct-2023
PRAYER FOCUS
MISSION FIELDS CONTD.
PRAY FOR:
►The hearts of the brethren over there will be strengthened, more and more
►They will be grounded more and more in the Word of the Lord.
►The pilgrim groups will continue to grow
►The concern to decentralize the entire mission field into two zones for effective coordination.
►That government will provide basic amenities to these communities especially roads which are currently in deplorable states.
►That the Lord will continue to shield them against the attack of bandits and the like.
Scripture Union Daily Guide October 25, 2023. Scripture Union is an international, interdenominational, evangelical Christian organization. It was founded in 1867, and works in partnership with individuals and churches across the world. The organization’s stated aim is to use the Bible to inspire children, young people and adults to know God.
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