Scripture Union Daily Guide 31st October 2022 Devotional Message for Monday
Scripture Union Daily Guide 31st October 2022 Devotional for Monday
TOPIC: Beware of Sycophants
OPENING PRAYER: Dear Lord, may the entrance of your word bring light and life to all I will do today.
SCRIPTURE: 2 Chronicles 18:1‐11
Scripture Union Daily Guide 31st October 2022 MESSAGE
Alliances, collaborations, and partnerships are inevitable in the world we live in today. However, a wrong alliance will take far more from us than we can ever imagine (1 Corinthians 15:33). Jehoshaphat, like most rich people, entered into marriage alliance with Ahab, probably to protect his wealth and position (v.1). See 22:10 for the result of that ‘innocent’ alliance. Read vs.2‐7 again.
What can we learn from Jehoshaphat in v.4? Observe the response of the 400 prophets (vs.5, 9‐11). What does this tell us about their character? Not satisfied with their prediction, Jehoshaphat asked if there was another prophet of the Lord who could be consulted (v.6). Notice Ahab’s reply and comments about Micaiah (v.7). What does this tell us about Ahab?
Truth is bitter and always pricks the conscience. In these last days, many, like Ahab, prefer flattery and lies to the truth (2 Timothy 4:3‐4). But we must be open to the truth and never hesitate to speak it to everyone, including those in authority, though we may be hated and persecuted for it.
Question(s) for Reflection
• Is there any example for me to follow or not to follow?
• Is there any warning for me to heed?
Practice/Word Application
So What? When one voice contradicts what the majority is telling you, it is a signal to be careful, so you don’t fall into avoidable danger.
• Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
Closing Prayer
• Lord, give me courage and boldness to stand up for the truth even when this may earn me suffering and danger.
Offer a prayer of faith in line with Philippians 4:8
One Year Bible Reading Plan
Psalms 94‐96; Proverbs 6.
Scripture Union Daily Guide 31st October 2022 | NATIONAL PRAYER BULLETIN
Mon, 31-Oct-2022
PRAYER FOCUS
JUST A CLOSER WALK WITH THE MASTER
“Therefore, as you receive Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him”
Colossians 2:6
THANK GOD FOR:
☀ Bringing us to the end of the month.
☀ Enabling us to walk with Him daily as we share with Him, listen to Him and allow Him wipe away our tears.
☀ Helping us align our will with His own as we walk side by side and remain focused on Him
PRAY FOR:
☛ Better understanding of God’ s will for our lives as we make it our lifestyle to keep our head on His shoulders always.
☛ Grace to imitate Him and glorify His name in all we do.
☛ Total obedience to walk with Jesus wherever He leads.
PRAY AGAINST:
⚠ Walking our own ways while working for Him
⚠ Not truly seeking the Lord with all our strength, thoughts, and emotions.
Scripture Union Daily Guide 31st October 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.
