Scripture Union Daily Guide 26th October 2022 Message for Wednesday
Scripture Union Daily Guide 26 October 2022 Devotional for Wednesday
TOPIC: What God Does For Those Who Trust In Him
OPENING PRAYER: May the meditation of my heart be acceptable unto you, O Lord as I read from your word.
SCRIPTURE: 2 Chronicles 13:1‐14:1
Scripture Union Daily Guide 26th October 2022 MESSAGE
Looking at this story from a human perspective and the facts available, Jeroboam should have won the battle. But he lost it, though he had a larger troop (v.3) and better military strategy (v.13). Why? Jeroboam and his people had forsaken the Lord and were trusting in idols and their military resources (vs.8‐9). On the contrary, Abijah and his people, with smaller troop won the battle because they trusted in the Lord (vs.16‐18).
That is what God does for those who trust in Him. Read vs.4‐5, 10‐12 and 14‐15 again carefully and identify other factors that helped the people of Judah to gain victory. In our journey of life, we are also constantly in battle against the triple evils of self, sin, and Satan.
Whether we will win or lose the battle of life depends on whom and what we trust. Without God’s help, our best effort will always fail. Just like one of our hymns says, “The arm of flesh will fail you. You dare not trust your own.” But if we put our trust in God and the finished work of Christ, we can be sure of daily victory (Romans 8:37).
Question(s) for Reflection
• What does the passage teach about God the Father, or God the Son or God the Holy Spirit?
• Is there any example for me to follow or not to follow?
• What truth is God revealing to me in this passage?
Practice/Word Application
What next? Commit your life to God afresh with whatever challenges and battle you may be facing right now.
• Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
Closing Prayer
• In my moment of trials and difficulties, dear Lord help me to cry to you for help and trust you for victory.
Offer a prayer of faith in line with Psalms 34:17 ‐ 18
One Year Bible Reading Plan
Psalms 78‐80; Proverbs 1.
NATIONAL PRAYER BULLETIN
Wed, 26-Oct-2022
PRAYER FOCUS
RELAX!! GOD IS IN CONTROL
So do not fear, for I am with you, do not be dismayed, for I am your God, I will strengthen you… …
Isaiah 41:10
THANK GOD FOR:
☀ The Bible has assured us that with our God nothing shall be impossible.
☀ Promising to uphold us with His righteous right hand.
PRAY FOR:
☛ Increased confidence, especially as we confront awful situations.
☛ Patience in affliction as we continue to trust God for an answer.
☛ God’ s intervention in our situation and that of brethren who need God’ s help today.
PRAY AGAINST:
⚠ Failing to trust God when life brings challenges that want to dampen our faith in our God.
⚠ Not holding on to our profession of faith, and letting the devil threaten us due to failing health, sicknesses, or financial difficulties.
Thank you for reading Scripture Union Daily Guide 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.
