Scripture Union Daily Guide For October 2, 2023
Read Scripture Union Daily Guide For October 2, 2023 Devotional, Monday SU Daily Guide Reading
TOPIC: A Disappointing Vineyard
OPENING PRAYER: Oh Lord, fill me with the power of the Holy Ghost as I study your word.
SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY: Isaiah 4:2-5:7
QUESTIONS FOR REFLECTION:
• Q 2: Is there any example for me to follow or not to follow?
• Q 7: What truth is God revealing to me in this passage?
Take note of God’s character in 4:2-6. While the people of Judah were taken into captivity, He preserved a remnant through whom He will bring about a new generation, thereby demonstrating His love, grace and mercy.
The “Branch” (4:2), which literally means “New shoot”, is used in this context to refer to a fresh generation that God will raise in Judah. (But the title is used in other places to refer to the Messiah – Isaiah 11:1, Jeremiah 23:5, Zechariah 3:8). Notice how God describes this new generation in 4:3 and how He will achieve this (4:4-6).
We are saved, made holy and are being preserved in the faith, not by our efforts, but by Christ’s gracious act of redemption and His mighty power (Ephesians 2:8-10). It is expected that in response, we will live obedient and productive lives that bring glory to God everyday (Matthew 5:16).
Read 5:1-4 again. What do you think of God’s question in v.4? Our God suffers pain and disappointment when we (His people) frustrate His investment in our lives, His care and love for us. Christ expects us to bear good fruits (godly characters and spirit-controlled lifestyles that draw others to Him, cf. John 15:1-2).
PRACTICE/WORD APPLICATION
So what? What fruits is your life producing at present?
• Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
CLOSING PRAYER
Lord, even in your judgment, please preserve our nations and communities from destruction.
Offer a prayer of faith in line with 2 Chronicles 20:17
ONE YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Zechariah 5, 6; Job 20.
NATIONAL PRAYER BULLETIN – Mon, 02-Oct-2023
PRAYER FOCUS
NATIONAL COUNCIL MEETING: 7TH – 9TH OCTOBER
So he said to me, “….Not by might, not by power, but by my Spirit” says the Lord Almighty. Zechariah 4:6
THANK GOD FOR:
►Making it possible for the objectives of the council meetings to be achieved.
►Strength, He gives to council members to attend these meetings.
PRAY FOR:
►For council members, not to be position driven, but purpose – driven
►That God will pour fresh grace and anointing for service and leadership on all members.
►That council meeting will always be a place of renewal of strength for members.
PRAY AGAINST:
►All forms of weariness and discouragement
Scripture Union Daily Guide For October 2nd, 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.