Scripture Union Daily Guide 12th December 2022, SU Daily Guide Devotional Reading for Monday
Read Scripture Union Daily Guide 12th December 2022, Monday
TOPIC: Bound But Not Hindered
OPENING PRAYERS: My dear heavenly Father, as I study your word, let it be a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path.
SCRIPTURE: Acts 28:17‐31
Question(s) for Reflection
• Is there any example for me to follow or not to follow?
• Is there any promise for me to believe or hope for?
Scripture Union Daily Guide 12th December 2022 MESSAGE
Paul was a prisoner in Rome although living in his own rented apartment. Normally the soldier guarding him (v.16) would normally be chained to him (v.20). Even in that condition he could not keep quiet but shared the message with whosoever would listen. He was very serious about what he wrote to the Romans 10 years earlier in Romans 1:15‐16 (cf. 1 Corinthians 9:16).
How good it would be if all Christians were to take the proclamation of the gospel very seriously. The Jews did well not to condemn Paul and the message he proclaimed until they had listened to him (vs.21‐22). We often act on rumours instead of seeking relevant information from the people concerned – “hearing from the horse’s mouth” before condemning the accused.
Notice how Paul made his message relevant to his listeners (v.23). It is not true that such approach cannot be effective. We must, however, allow each recipient to respond to our message with a willing heart, not under pressure, in order to make a positive decision.
Practice/Word Application
Thought: Success in witnessing comes when the message of the gospel is shared in the power of the Holy Spirit, while leaving the result to God (Bill Bright).
• Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
CLOSING PRAYER
• Help me, dear Lord, to make the best of every opportunity you bring my way to share the gospel message with others.
Offer A Prayer of Faith in Line with Deuteronomy 28:3
One Year Bible Reading Plan
1 Peter 1, 2; Proverbs 31.
NATIONAL PRAYER BULLETIN
PRAYER FOCUS
JEALOUSLY GUARDED
Therefore thus says the Lord God… I will be jealous for my holy name.
Ezekiel 39:25
THANK GOD FOR:
☀ God’ s faithfulness in guarding all those who have made Him their stay.
☀ His Spirit that dwells in us daily, as we remain in Him.
PRAY FOR:
☛ Grace to be disciplined to continue in Him, and do only His will no matter how hard it looks.
☛ Zeal in our Spirits even as we continue in the battle of life.
☛ The continuous guidance of the Holy Spirit in helping us chose to do only what is good and acceptable daily.
PRAY AGAINST:
⚠ Worshiping other gods and still expecting God to take care of us.
⚠ Letting our spirits to be consumed by this world and the god of this world.
READ: RCCG Open Heaven Devotional 12 December 2022 : THE EFFICACY OF PRAYER
Scripture Union Daily Guide 12th December 2022. 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.