Scripture Union Daily Guide Tuesday 11 March 2025 Devotional Message
TOPIC: Perfect Versus Permissive Will
OPENING PRAYER: Grant me grace dear Lord to apply what you will teach me today as I read this passage.
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TODAY’S SCRIPTURE: Numbers 22:1-20
QUESTIONS FOR MEDITATION:
► Q 1: What does the passage teach about God the Father, or God the Son or God the Holy Spirit?
► Q2: Is there any example for me to follow or not to follow?
Scripture Union Daily Guide Tuesday 11 March 2025 – Outline
Moab was terrified because of the Israelites. Notice the fruitless journey on which the King of Moab embarked as a result (Numbers 22:2-6). How often do we succumb to fear when there is no cause for it? Unknown to Balak, God had expressly instructed Moses not to attack Moab, (Deuteronomy 2:9). These were kith and kin to the Israelites, being the descendants of Lot by his first daughter.
Balaam was not a true prophet of God (See Joshua 13:22; 2 Peter 2:15-16). God however decided to speak to him and through him, just as He is able to use any unbeliever today to accomplish His divine purposes.
Notice the reason God refused Balaam to curse the Israelites (Numbers 22:12). Balaam’s refusal to come with Balak’s emissaries prompted Balak to send a more high-powered delegation with a promise of more handsome pay. Balaam appears to be more interested in the material gain, hence his second enquiry from God.
Notice God’s response (Numbers 22:20, cp Numbers 22:12). What happened to him later shows clearly that this was God’s permissive will. When God’s word says, ‘No’, we have no reason to start praying about such matter, hoping He will change His mind. We should promptly obey God rather than attempt to force His hand (see Numbers 23:19-20).
* Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
Closing Prayer:
Lord, please teach me always to have a listening ear and an obedient heart.
One Year Bible Reading Guide:
Numbers 11-12, Acts 3.
One Year Bible Reading Guide, Hard Copy Version:
Deuteronomy 1-2
Prayer Bulletin – Tuesday Mar 11, 2025
PRAYER FOCUS
OUR ECONOMY
“I am the Almighty God. Obey me and always do what is right”. Gen. 17:1
THANK GOD FOR:
* His sure word of prophesy that will never fail. He can do anything, anytime for He is the Almighty. • Knowing that the economy of Nigeria is in His hands.
PRAY FOR:
* The Almighty will arise over the nation’s economy and change things for the sake of His name. • God overturns what He can turn and liberate the economy from where we are now. • God will raise men who will act without fear.
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. (Scripture Union Daily Guide Tuesday 11 March 2025)
