Scripture Union Daily Guide 2nd August 2023
Read Scripture Union Daily Guide 2nd August 2023, Wednesday SU Daily Guide Reading
TOPIC: Jehu, God’s Instrument of Judgment
OPENING PRAYER: Help me to understand the exceeding greatness of your power as I read through this passage, dear Lord.
SCRIPTURE: 2 Kings 9:17-37
Question(s) for Reflection
• Q 2: Is there any example for me to follow or not to follow?
Recovering from his wounds, king Joram feels insecure and is afraid of coups. Observe how he desperately seeks peace (vs.17,19,22). It is sad that many people pursue peace outside of what God offers. They can only find anxiety, turmoil and finally God’s judgment. “There is no peace for the wicked” (Isaiah 48:22).
Observe in v.21 where Joram and Ahaziah met Jehu. On the very property that belonged to Naboth! Ahab and his wife, Jezebel, stole that plot of land after killing its owner (see 1 Kings 21). The prophecy in 1 Kings 21:17-24 is fulfilled fully through Jehu (vs.25-26). There will always be consequences of our evil actions. Unfortunately, not us alone but also our household or community. Knowing this, how will it change the way you do things?
Notice the action Jezebel took having realised that her wicked life was about to end (v.30). Was she attempting to intimidate Jehu with her beauty and royal dignity? Jehu was, however, not turned aside by anything. She had destroyed many innocent lives and her blood was shed as an example of God’s judgment against all cruel leaders. Ironically, when the dogs had finished with Jezebel, there was virtually nothing of her: painting, adorned hair and all, left to see (vs.34,35). Solomon is right to call all ‘vanity’ (Ecclesiastes 1:2)!
For Reflection
Reflect: What can you learn from Jehu’s leadership?
• Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
Closing Prayer
Deliver your people, dear Lord, from the hand of oppressive leaders.
Offer a prayer of faith in line with 2 Chronicles 20:12
One Year Bible Reading Plan
Isaiah 25‐27.
NATIONAL PRAYER BULLETIN – Wed, 02-Aug-2023
PRAYER FOCUS
CAMPING
“….. He that believes in Me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do.” John 14:12
THANK GOD FOR:
►The long vacation camps that are here again
►Bringing the campers, camp officers safely to the camp grounds.
►His wonderful plans for everyone
PRAY FOR:
►The presence of God will fill all the camps.
►Everyone who will minister will minister under the anointing of the Holy Spirit.
►The manifestation of the power of God to save, heal, and deliver
PRAY AGAINST:
►The purpose of the kingdom of darkness over our camps, that they shall not stand.
Scripture Union Daily Guide 2nd August 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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