Scripture Union Daily Guide Tuesday 4 March 2025 Devotional Message
Scripture Union Daily Guide Tuesday 4 March 2025 TOPIC: Unbelief Limits God’s Power
OPENING PRAYER
I open my heart to meditate on your word, teach me your ways oh Lord.
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE
Matthew 13:53-58
53 When Jesus had finished these parables, he moved on from there. 54 Coming to his hometown, he began teaching the people in their synagogue, and they were amazed. “Where did this man get this wisdom and these miraculous powers?” they asked.
55 “Isn’t this the carpenter’s son? Isn’t his mother’s name Mary, and aren’t his brothers James, Joseph, Simon and Judas? 56 Aren’t all his sisters with us? Where then did this man get all these things?” 57 And they took offense at him.
But Jesus said to them, “A prophet is not without honor except in his own town and in his own home.”
58 And he did not do many miracles there because of their lack of faith.
QUESTION FOR REFLECTION
► Q2: Is there any example for me to follow or not to follow?
Scripture Union Daily Guide Tuesday 4 March 2025 – OUTLINE
It is a popular saying that familiarity breeds contempt. Jesus went on His last visit to Nazareth, His hometown, after teaching the people in parables (Matthew 13:53). The people were astonished at the wisdom and His mighty works which were displayed among them. However, they despised Him because of their familiarity with Him (Matthew 13:55-56). What was the result of their familiarity with Christ and unbelief (Matthew 13:57-58)?
What else did the familiarity breed in the village people (Matthew 13:58)? This type of response is quite common even in our time. We often despise some people because of our close relationship with them or their age or sex or tribe. We should avoid limiting God’s power in our individual lives and the lives of others. If we limit God because of lack of faith in His power, we deny ourselves the opportunity of experiencing His miraculous intervention in our lives and situations. Familiarity with the holy things empowers the flesh and give room for Satan to reign, beware! (Matthew 7:6).
And So:
Beware of becoming so familiar with the word of God, the Bible; it may no longer challenge you deeply.
* Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
CLOSING PRAYER:
Help me, dear Lord, to grow in love for you and your word as you reveal yourself to me each day.
One Year Bible Reading Guide:
Leviticus 27, John 15-16.
One Year Bible Reading Guide, Hard Copy Version:
Numbers 21-22
Prayer Bulletin – Tuesday Mar 04, 2025
PRAYER FOCUS
CONTINUATION OF YOUTH WORK
“You will know the truth, and that the truth will set you free”. John 8:32
THANK GOD FOR:
* The gift of Jesus that opens the way for man to believe and be set free. • The Holy Spirit and the word available.
PRAY FOR:
* Multiplied grace throughout S.U formations in the nation Nigeria to make His good news known to young people. • Willingness for the youth to come out and yield to the word of God saying no to evil. • Consistent follow up after the week’s programme.
PRAY AGAINST:
* Against forces that will stand to hinder.
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 4 March 2025)