Scripture Union Daily Guide Wednesday 5 March 2025 Devotional Message
Scripture Union Daily Guide Wednesday 5 March 2025 TOPIC: An Abuse of Power!
OPENING PRAYER
Lord, let the light of your word shine into my life as I meditate on your word.
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE: Matthew 14:1-12
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?
DAILY GUIDE FOR TODAY 5TH MARCH 2025 – OUTLINE
King Herod was given authority by the Roman Emperor to rule over Galilee. He used his power to ‘silence’ John the Baptist by killing him. But did that silence his conscience (see Matthew 14:2)? He only has to hear about Jesus and His miracles for his guilty conscience to arise and torment him. Like John the Baptist, we must boldly rebuke and condemn sin (Matthew 14:3-4) no matter whose ‘ox is being gored’! It may result to persecutions, but we must be God’s faithful witness to all.
Many rulers in our nations have abused their power, causing innocent citizens to lose their precious lives. More disheartening is the fact that the family and church are not spared this malaise of abuse of power. How do we respond to the word of God today? Does the “Word” sometime remind us of our foolish acts, cruelty, lusts, and worldly ambitions? It is always good to respond in humble penitence or repentance whenever we remember that we have said or done something wrong.
If you were in Herod’s shoes what would you have done differently (Matthew 14:6-11)?
MEDITATION:
Reflect on 1 Timothy 2:1-3 on why and how we should pray for those in authority
* Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
CLOSING PRAYER:
Intercede earnestly for all in authority in both the church and the secular world.
One Year Bible Reading Guide:
Numbers 1-2, John 17.
One Year Bible Reading Guide, Hard Copy Version:
Numbers 23-25
PRAYER BULLETIN – Wed Mar 05, 2025
PRAYER FOCUS
STATE OF YOUNG PEOPLE MINISTRY
They said to me, “Those who survived the exile and are back in the province are in great trouble and disgrace. The wall of Jerusalem is broken down, and its gates have been burned down”. Neh. 1:3
THANK GOD FOR:
* His concern to bring a positive turn around in the lives of today’s youth • Exalting the name of the Lord above the despair and confusion being witnessed • Enlisting and giving us a commission to serve Him by ministering among in and out of school youths
PRAY FOR:
* Renewed burden and positive actions in repairing the broken lives of our numerous young people • Increased consciousness among Pilgrims in addressing the pitiable situation of our young people • All our formations and wings will be stirred up unto positive action in reaching out to and nurturing young people
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 Wednesday 5 March 2025)