Scripture Union Daily Guide 29th October 2022 Message for Saturday
Scripture Union Daily Guide 29 October 2022 Devotional for Saturday
TOPIC: The Tragic End of A Good Man
OPENING PRAYER: Dear Lord, make me more like you through the power of your word as I meditate on it.
SCRIPTURE: 2 Chronicles 16:1‐14
Scripture Union Daily Guide 29th October 2022 MESSAGE
How did you feel reading the story of Asa’s last years? For me, it is disheartening that a man like Asa, with all the good records in chapters 14 and 15 could decline so terribly and end in such a tragic manner. Read vs.7‐9 again. What can you identify as the root cause of Asa’s backsliding and tragic end? From our previous readings we come across a recurrent account of backsliding after success.
What lesson can we learn from these? Asa’s spiritual decline started with a shift in trust from God to man (vs.1‐3). We all face the temptation to seek security in people and material things especially in times of crisis. But God wants us to trust Him always, even in the face of seemingly insurmountable challenges (Psalm 62:8).
Thus, in seeking solution to our problems, we must not put our trust in people or material things (Psalm 118:8‐9; Jeremiah 17:5‐8). Usually, one sin leads to another if not nipped in the bud. Read vs.2,3,10 and 12 again and take note of other steps that Asa took leading to his downfall. We might have started our journey of faith well, but Asa’s story teaches us that how we end is more important than how we began.
Question(s) for Reflection
• Is there any example for me to follow or not to follow?
• Is there any warning for me to heed?
• What truth is God revealing to me in this passage?
Practice/Word Application
And So? Reflect on how you have handled your challenges in recent time. Does it show that you totally trust in God?
• Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
Closing Prayer
• Dear Lord, help me to trust in You with all my heart all the days of my life.
Prayer for the week
• Pray for Christian parents to arise in their Christian duties towards their children Believe God for spiritual training and discipline in Christian homes. Pray against abandoning our children on the excuse of work and being too busy.
Offer a prayer of faith in line with Acts 27:24
One Year Bible Reading Plan
Psalms 87‐89; Proverbs 4.
NATIONAL PRAYER BULLETIN
Sat, 29-Oct-2022
PRAYER FOCUS
CHALLENGING AND DEMANDING LIFE
Beloved, do not be surprise at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you…
1Peter 4:12
THANK GOD FOR:
☀ Asking us to rejoice by faith as we look unto Jesus our Master and share in His suffering.
☀ Assuring us of His ever abiding presence, even to carry us on when we faint.
PRAY FOR:
☛ Brethren who have fallen into diverse temptations that God will deliver them from all the distress and despair.
☛ Grace to continue to trust God because He has plans for your life and has a reason for allowing you pass through the shadows of death.
☛ Spiritual strength to keep doing His will, trusting Him till all the trials are over.
PRAY AGAINST:
⚠ Failing to sing even as your pour your heart to Him in faith
⚠ Choosing to walk in disobedience to His word letting anger and despair win the war
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.
