Scripture Union Daily Guide 28th November 2022, Monday SU Daily Guide Devotional Message
TOPIC: Power and pride led to Uzziah’s downfall
Opening Prayer: Oh Lord, fill me with the power of the Holy Ghost as I study your word.
Scripture: 2 Chronicles 26: 1‐23
Question(s) for Reflection
• Is there any example for me to follow or not to follow?
• Is there any command for me to obey?
• Is there any warning for me to heed?
Scripture Union Daily Guide 28th November 2022 MESSAGE
This is another example of a man who started well and ended badly. The early years of Uzziah’s long reign was full of great achievements in many areas including national reconstruction (vs.9‐10), agriculture (v.10), military exploits (vs.6‐8) and administration (vs.11‐15). Notice the two reasons for his many successes (vs.5,7). What a difference godly advisers can make in the lives and government of our leaders. Like many of us, Uzziah could not manage success. He allowed his many successes to puff him up leading to his downfall (v.16). Proverbs 16:18 remains eternally true. The end of Uzziah is a warning to us.
Practice/Word Application
Reflection: See how Azariah and the team of 80 priests boldly confronted the king (vs.17‐18). How does this compare with the relationship between church and State in the African continent? God’s word is alive and powerful. Even though Uzziah was not ready to listen, God’s word accomplished what it was sent to do (vs.19‐20; see also Isaiah 55:10‐11).
• Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
Closing Prayer
• Dear Lord, help me to avoid pride and misuse of power and success. Enable me to always seek you and do what is right in your eyes.
Offer a prayer of faith in line with Numbers 23:21
One Year Bible Reading Plan
Philippians 3, 4; Proverbs 18.
NATIONAL PRAYER BULLETIN | Scripture Union Daily Guide 28th November 2022
Mon, 28-Nov-2022
PRAYER FOCUS
FINISHING STRONG AND WELL
The end of a matter is better than it’s beginning; patience of spirit is better than haughtiness of spirit. Ecclessasites 7:8
THANK GOD FOR:
☀ Our elders, Council Members and all leaders in our SU formation who are exemplary in words and deeds.
☀ Promising to perfect all that concerns their lives as long as they continue in fellowship till the end.
PRAY FOR:
☛ Grace of God upon their lives to continue to press on upward until the last whistle is blown.
☛ The strength of God in their lives to encourage them to continue in the faith and fellowship with God and man.
☛ Deliberate decision to ensure that they continue to glorify God in all they do.
PRAY AGAINST:
⚠ Ill health, loss of courage and discouragement, due to the hardness of the time we are in.
⚠ Lack of endurance that may make them give up half way.
Scripture Union Daily Guide 28th November 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.
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