Scripture Union Daily Guide July 27, 2023
Read Scripture Union Daily Guide July 27, 2023, Thurssday SU Daily Guide Reading
TOPIC: Brue Christian Leaders Needed!
Opening Prayer: My dear heavenly Father, as I study your word, let it be a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path.
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-13
Question(s) for Reflection
• Q 2: Is there any example for me to follow or not to follow?
• Q 5: Is there any warning for me to heed?
Scripture Union Daily Guide 27 July 2023
Notice how Paul describes Christian leaders in vs.1-2 and what is required of them. Whereas Christian leaders are not without fault and whereas they should not be the ones to proclaim their innocence, it is often dangerous to judge them irresponsibly and unduly. We all often fall into this trap. Spectators always think they have the best solution until they are in the arena. God alone is the true judge of all things and all people. He sees men’s hearts and motives (vs.3-5).
Think carefully about the lessons Paul encourages his readers to learn from him (vs.6-7). We have nothing, which we have not received from God; be it natural abilities, spiritual gifts, possessions, education, or position of responsibility (John 3:27). All are from God. There is, therefore, no ground for boasting in these (v.7).
Read vs.9-13 and note some of the problems which Paul and some of the earlier apostles faced. What kind of attitude do vs.11,12 and 13 inform Christian leaders and indeed all Christians about? What is your personal attitude to the hardships you encounter because of your faith in our Lord Jesus Christ or in a leadership role you are playing in your Christian community?
Practice/Word Application
Thought: What are people saying about you in your church? What should be your attitude to what you are hearing?
• Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
Closing Prayer
Lord, help me to be your humble servant, serving the church and society.
Offer a prayer of faith in line with Matthew 6:13
One Year Bible Reading Plan: Isaiah 7‐9
PRAYER FOCUS: NATIONAL DAY OF FASTING AND PRAYERS: CHRISTIANS IN POSITIONS OF AUTHORITY
Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters. Col. 3:23
THANK GOD FOR:
► Giving His children the opportunity to be elevated to positions of authority.
► Sustaining them in such positions.
PRAY FOR:
► Wisdom to handle the matters of their offices, and to relate with the high and low.
► Grace and boldness to stand firm for righteousness
► They will use their positions to draw people to Christ.
► The Spirit of excellence to show forth in them
► They will not compromise their faith, no matter the opposition
PRAY AGAINST:
► Any ganging up to implicate them because of their faith
National Day of Prayer And Fasting
Tomorrow is National day of Fasting and Prayer
Pray and plan to participate.
Scripture Union Daily Guide July 26, 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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