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TOPIC: Exhausted, Yet Keeping Up the Pursuit (Daily Guide for Today 27 May 2025 Tuesday Daily Devotional)
Daily Guide Devotional For Today 27 May 2025 (Tuesday)
OPENING PRAYER:
Dear Lord, grant me understanding and illumination as I ponder on your word in Jesus name.
SCRIPTURE: Judges 8:1-21
1 And the men of Ephraim said unto him, Why hast thou served us thus, that thou calledst us not, when thou wentest to fight with the Midianites? And they did chide with him sharply.
2 And he said unto them, What have I done now in comparison of you? Is not the gleaning of the grapes of Ephraim better than the vintage of Abiezer?
3 God hath delivered into your hands the princes of Midian, Oreb and Zeeb: and what was I able to do in comparison of you? Then their anger was abated toward him, when he had said that.
4 And Gideon came to Jordan, and passed over, he, and the three hundred men that were with him, faint, yet pursuing them.
5 And he said unto the men of Succoth, Give, I pray you, loaves of bread unto the people that follow me; for they be faint, and I am pursuing after Zebah and Zalmunna, kings of Midian.
6 And the princes of Succoth said, Are the hands of Zebah and Zalmunna now in thine hand, that we should give bread unto thine army?
7 And Gideon said, Therefore when the Lord hath delivered Zebah and Zalmunna into mine hand, then I will tear your flesh with the thorns of the wilderness and with briers.
8 And he went up thence to Penuel, and spake unto them likewise: and the men of Penuel answered him as the men of Succoth had answered him.
9 And he spake also unto the men of Penuel, saying, When I come again in peace, I will break down this tower.
10 Now Zebah and Zalmunna were in Karkor, and their hosts with them, about fifteen thousand men, all that were left of all the hosts of the children of the east: for there fell an hundred and twenty thousand men that drew sword.
11 And Gideon went up by the way of them that dwelt in tents on the east of Nobah and Jogbehah, and smote the host; for the host was secure.
12 And when Zebah and Zalmunna fled, he pursued after them, and took the two kings of Midian, Zebah and Zalmunna, and discomfited all the host.
13 And Gideon the son of Joash returned from battle before the sun was up,
14 And caught a young man of the men of Succoth, and enquired of him: and he described unto him the princes of Succoth, and the elders thereof, even threescore and seventeen men.
15 And he came unto the men of Succoth, and said, Behold Zebah and Zalmunna, with whom ye did upbraid me, saying, Are the hands of Zebah and Zalmunna now in thine hand, that we should give bread unto thy men that are weary?
16 And he took the elders of the city, and thorns of the wilderness and briers, and with them he taught the men of Succoth.
17 And he beat down the tower of Penuel, and slew the men of the city.
18 Then said he unto Zebah and Zalmunna, What manner of men were they whom ye slew at Tabor? And they answered, As thou art, so were they; each one resembled the children of a king.
19 And he said, They were my brethren, even the sons of my mother: as the Lord liveth, if ye had saved them alive, I would not slay you.
20 And he said unto Jether his firstborn, Up, and slay them. But the youth drew not his sword: for he feared, because he was yet a youth.
21 Then Zebah and Zalmunna said, Rise thou, and fall upon us: for as the man is, so is his strength. And Gideon arose, and slew Zebah and Zalmunna, and took away the ornaments that were on their camels’ necks.
QUESTIONS FOR MEDITATION
► Q 1: What does the passage teach about God the Father, or God the Son or God the Holy Spirit?
► Q2: Is there any example for me to follow or not to follow?
You Can Connect to Rhapsody of Realities 27 May 2025: Words And Action
Scripture Union Daily Guide 27 May 2025 Message:
What challenge did the Ephraimites present to Gideon (Judges 8:1)? The mettle of a leader who is worth his or her salt is partly tested by how he or she handles criticism, complaints, and correction. Notice Gideon’s response to the Ephraimites (Judges 8:2-3). Indeed, “a gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger” (Proverbs 15:1) and “The one who has knowledge uses words with restraint, and whoever has understanding is even-tempered” (Proverbs 17:27).
Missed the Previous Daily Guide Devotional? Read Scripture Union Daily Guide 26 May 2025: For the Lord and for Gideon!
Notice the state of Gideon’s army in Judges 8:4, and the challenge that Gideon faced to maintain high level motivation for his exhausted army! A sharp focus and clear strategy were imperative for Gideon and his army if they were to capture and defeat the kings of Midian. Reflect on how you handle discouraging experiences, or constraint of resources in a time of need. What lessons can you learn from how Gideon handled the men of Succoth (Judges 8:5-7), and the men of Penuel (Judges 8:8-9)? Gideon’s focus, patience and strategy paid off when he finally captured Zebah and Zalmunna and routed their entire army.
* Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
CLOSING PRAYER:
Lord, keep me focussed on you when I am faced with life battles. I know there is victory in you.
One Year Bible Reading Guide:
2 Samuel 22-24, Matthew 23.
One Year Bible Reading Guide, Hard Copy Version:
1 Chronicles 26-29; Psalms 127
You Can Connect to MFM Devotional 27 May 2025 – The Power Of Confidence
National Prayer Bulletin – Tuesday May 27, 2025
PRAYER FOCUS
CHILDREN DAY.
And Jesus said, let the children come to me… Matt. 19:14
THANK GOD FOR:
* His love and protection of our children in this wicked time.
PRAY FOR:
* All the program in the children day activities will transform them for Christ • The children God has given us will be indeed for signs and wonder.
PRAY AGAINST:
* Child abuse and trafficking in the society. • The spirit of prodigal lives among our children.
Daily Guide Devotional For Today 27 May 2025(Tuesday) Anthem
SONG – Forward!
1. Christ, our mighty captain,
Leads against the foe,
We will never falter
When He bids us go;
Tho’ His righteous purpose
We may never know,
Yet we’ll follow all the way.
Refrain: Forward! forward!
’Tis the Lord’s command;
Forward! forward!
To the promised land;
Forward! forward!
Let the chorus ring:
We are sure to win with
Christ, our king!
2. Satan’s fearful onslaughts
Cannot make us yield;
While we trust in Christ,
Our buckler and our shield;
Pressing ever on—the
Spirit’s sword we wield,
And we follow all the way.
3. Let our glorious banner
Ever be unfurled;
From its mighty stronghold
Evil shall be hurled;
Christ, our mighty captain,
Overcomes the world,
And we follow all the way.
4. Fierce the battle rages—
But ’twill not be long,
Then triumphant, shall we
Join the blessèd throng,
Joyfully uniting
In the victor’s song—
If we follow all the way.
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