Scripture Union Daily Guide 18th August 2023
Read Scripture Union Daily Guide 18th August 2023 Devotional, Friday SU Daily Guide Reading
TOPIC: The Message to the Wicked
OPENING PRAYER: As I read your word O Lord, grant me an insight and grace to do your will in Jesus name.
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE: Psalm 50:16-23
QUESTIONS FOR REFLECTION
• Q 1: What does the passage teach about God the Father, or God the Son or God the Holy Spirit?
• Q 5: Is there any warning for me to heed?
Scripture Union Daily Guide 18th August 2023 MESSAGE:
Asaph continues with indictment for unethical practices (vs.16-21) and instructions for correction (vs.22-23). Those who fail to worship God out of sincerity of heart often end up in hypocrisy and are faced with God’s reproof. Reflect on the specific and practical things pointed out in the lives of those who are unfaithful in their relationship with God as listed in vs.16-20. Are you guilty of any of these? Is God’s silence a sign of approval or otherwise of your lifestyle (v.21)?
God responded to these evils (vs.21-22). The people assumed that God’s silence is a sign of approval of their lifestyle. How wrong! God’s silence is not forever, and it is for only one purpose (see 2 Peter 3:9). What does this teach us about God’s nature and what warning for us?
Finally, God states clearly what honours Him and the kind of person He shows His salvation (v.23). God truly values a thankful heart.
• Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
CLOSING PRAYER
Father, I thank you for your rebuke, your patience, and your mercy.
Offer a prayer of faith in line with Psalms 50:15
ONE YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Jeremiah 25‐27.
NATIONAL PRAYER BULLETIN – Fri, 18-Aug-2023
PRAYER FOCUS
LONG VACATION CAMPS
Remember your creator in the days of your youth, before the evil days come and years draw nigh… Eccl. 12:1
THANK GOD FOR:
►The help we have been receiving in all our camps.
►The converts of the various camps, healings and deliverances.
►Provisions and smooth running of the camps.
PRAY FOR:
►The Lord will perfect all the wonderful testimonies of this camping season.
►Renewed strength for all camp officers
►Grace and commitment to follow-up of converts. ►The children will fast unto the word of truth they have received during the camp
Scripture Union Daily Guide 18th August 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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