Scripture Union Daily Guide 20 June 2023
Read Scripture Union Daily Guide 20 June 2023, Tuesday SU Daily Guide Reading
TOPIC: There is Always a Remnant
OPENING PRAYER: Dear Lord, I pray that you order my steps today through your word as I meditate on it.
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE: Romans 11:1-10
Question(s) for Reflection
• Q 1: What does the passage teach about God the Father, or God the Son or God the Holy Spirit?
• Q 7: What truth is God revealing to me in this passage?
Scripture Union Daily Guide 20th June 2023 MESSAGE:
While it may be true that there is a falling away from faith and rejection of the gospel in some quarters across the world, it is equally true that through the ages, God has always remained with a remnant to carry on the faith (Nehemiah 1:3; Haggai 1:12). That gives us the reason to hope that there will always be a remnant. Compare Paul’s view of himself as a remnant with Elijah’s view of himself as the only prophet left from Jezebel’s massacre (1 Kings 19:10). To which group do you belong?
Paul was certain that God had many remnants like him (1 Kings 19:18). When we observe the situation in our nations, especially in Africa, we may be tempted to feel that we are the only prophets in the land, but what did God tell Elijah (v.5)? It is also tempting to assume that hard work is the criteria for pleasing God. Paul reminds us that it is by grace alone not our effort (v.5). We do whatever God has assigned us faithfully, but we trust God to always accomplish His plans. How does Paul address that in v.5b? If our salvation is by grace, our growth and sustenance are also by grace.
In our dispensation of grace, we can seek God and trust Him for more of the grace to fulfil His purposes.
• Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
CLOSING PRAYER
Lord, we trust you to increase the remnant and help them remain strong.
Offer a prayer of faith in line with John 1:12
One Year Bible Reading Plan
2 Chronicles 24, 25; Ecclesiastes 3.
NATIONAL PRAYER BULLETIN – Tue, 20-Jun-2023
PRAYER FOCUS
FAITHFULLY SERVING THE LORD:
SCHOOLS, YOUTH, AID FOR LIFE DEPT.
And He called His ten servants and delivered them ten pounds, and said unto them, occupy till I come.
– Luke 19:13
THANK GOD FOR:
► His call on us in SU to occupy for Him in Ministering among in and out of school youths.
► All those partnering with SU to minister to youths/School workers, visitors, christian teachers and other volunteers.
► Souls established in faith in our different programmes and fellowship meetings.
PRAY FOR:
► SU members to be strengthened in our minds to maximize every opportunity to win young people for Christ while it is day.
► Recovery of spiritual sight, where we are missing our calling in SU.
► All our SU formation to complement one another in reaching out and ministering to young people.
PRAY AGAINST:
► Every human structure limiting us from fulfilling our vision of rescuing and nurturing today’s youths.
► Demonic devices dampening our zeal towards youth ministry, that it shall not prevail over our work in Jesus name.
Scripture Union Daily Guide 20 June 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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