TOPIC: The Obedience of Rehoboam
OPENING PRAYER: Dear Lord, I pray that you order my steps today through your word as I meditate on it.
SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY: 2 Chronicles 11:1‐23
Question(s) for Reflection
• Is there any example for me to follow or not to follow?
Scripture Union Daily Guide 24th October 2022 MESSAGE
Can you remember a time when God stopped you from doing something you really wanted to do? Did you obey him? Read vs.1‐4 again. Note that in His wisdom, God allowed Rehoboam to finish all preparations for the war before stopping him. If you were Rehoboam, would you have obeyed the Lord’s instruction so promptly (v.4b)?
READ ALSO: Seeds of Destiny Devotional 24th October 2022 – Understanding Excellence
One of the marks of a genuine Christian is obedience to the Lord. We cannot claim to love the Lord if we do not obey His instructions (John 14:23‐24; 1 Samuel 15:22). Observe that because Rehoboam obeyed the Lord, he avoided the destruction and wastage of resources that usuaslly come with war and was able to concentrate on development (vs.5‐12).
Africa will experience better peace and development if we and our leaders listen to and obey the word of God more conscientiously. What other blessings of obedience to God can you see in vs.13, 16‐17 (cf., Proverbs 16:7)? If we obediently follow the Lord, we will have peace and blessings, and our nations will be attractive to investors and partners.
Practice/Word Application
So what? How is your leadership style? Does it attract people to Christ or drive them away?
• Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
Closing Prayer
• Pray that God will help us and our leaders to always listen to, and follow, His word.
Offer a prayer of faith in line with Isaiah 46:10
One Year Bible Reading Plan
Esther 7, 8; Psalms 76.
Scripture Union Daily Guide 24th October 2022 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.
