Scripture Union Daily Guide 11 August 2024 For Today’s Devotional (Sunday) topic is God Delivers By Any And All Means.
TOPIC: GOD DELIVERS BY ANY AND ALL MEANS
Before you continue Study Yesterday’s Devotional: Scripture Union Daily Guide 10th August 2024: We Must Obey God Rather Than Man
SCRIPTURE: ACTS 5:33-42
33 When they heard that, they were cut to the heart, and took counsel to slay them.
34 Then stood there up one in the council, a Pharisee, named Gamaliel, a doctor of the law, had in reputation among all the people, and commanded to put the apostles forth a little space;
35 And said unto them, Ye men of Israel, take heed to yourselves what ye intend to do as touching these men.
36 For before these days rose up Theudas, boasting himself to be somebody; to whom a number of men, about four hundred, joined themselves: who was slain; and all, as many as obeyed him, were scattered, and brought to nought.
37 After this man rose up Judas of Galilee in the days of the taxing, and drew away much people after him: he also perished; and all, even as many as obeyed him, were dispersed.
38 And now I say unto you, Refrain from these men, and let them alone: for if this counsel or this work be of men, it will come to nought:
39 But if it be of God, ye cannot overthrow it; lest haply ye be found even to fight against God.
40 And to him they agreed: and when they had called the apostles, and beaten them, they commanded that they should not speak in the name of Jesus, and let them go.
41 And they departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for his name.
42 And daily in the temple, and in every house, they ceased not to teach and preach Jesus Christ.
Question(s) for Reflection
* Q2: Is there any example for me to follow or not to follow?
* Q7: What truth is God revealing to me in this passage?
Scripture Union Daily Guide 11 August 2024 Outline
Peter and the other apostles had made it clear to the council that they would rather obey God than man and this should be the duty of every true believer. Following Christ will often bring Christians to face the wrath of civil, religious and or traditional authorities. We must be prepared to face such situations gallantly as the apostles did.
Notice, however, how God made a way and delivered them from death using Gamaliel’s logical argument. “The Lord knows how to deliver the godly…” (2 Peter 2:9). He can use anything or anyone to deliver His people, be it denying the king his sleep, shutting the mouth of lions, turning fire into an air conditioner, or creating a highway in the sea. If you find yourself in such life-threatening situation, don’t fret but believe God for His deliverance.
The Apostles were beaten for preaching, discharged, and sternly warned not to preach any more. What can you learn from their reaction (vs.41-42)? This takes us back to their resolve in v.29. Are you ready to obey the Lord even when this means risking your life?
Practice/Word Application
And so? There is honour in being dishonoured for the sake of Christ, therefore rejoice in such situations
For Further Study
Further studies: They are Esther 6:1-3; Daniel 3:21-25; Daniel 6:16-22 and. Exodus 14:13-22.
* Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
WE HAVE A MESSAGE
1 We have a message, a message from Jesus,
And time now is speeding, the moments are few;
The Master is come, O make haste to receive Him,
For sinners He waits; He is calling for you!
Refrain
For you He is calling, for you He is calling,
Yes, Jesus is calling, is calling for you.
2 We have a message, a message from Jesus,
A message of hope to the weary of heart;
The love of my Savior, there’s nothing so precious,
The friendship of Jesus will never depart.
3 We have a message, a message from Jesus,
A message of love to the poor drunkard’s soul;
The love of my Jesus will snap all his fetters,
The blood of my Savior makes perfectly whole.
4 We have a message, a message from Jesus,
O do not reject Him and forfeit your soul!
The Savior invites you just now to receive Him,
And in His great love to be made fully whole.
Closing Prayer
Thank you, Lord, for the assurance of your presence, protection, and support, especially when doing your will.
Offer a prayer of faith in line with 2 Chronicles 1:10
“Give me now wisdom and knowledge, that I may go out and come in before this people: for who can judge this thy people, that is so great?”
One-Year Bible Reading Plan
Daily Bible Reading Plan: Day 224- Jeremiah 18-22
You Can Connect to Open Heavens for Today’s Lesson Here:RCCG Open Heaven 11 August 2024: The Purpose Of His Life, Death And Resurrection
NATIONAL PRAYER BULLETIN 11 AUGUST 2024
PRAYER FOCUS
CHILDREN
All your children shall be taught by the Lord, and great shall be their peace..; in righteousness you shall be established. Isa. 54:13-14
THANK GOD FOR:
‣ The gift of children and all his goodness and mercies over them.
PRAY FOR:
‣ Our children be brought to the saving knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ; and those already in Christ will be established and shall not be victims of the rampant social vices.
‣ Those seeking admission, employments, life partners and direction in life will be taught by the Lord and receive their hearts desires.
‣ God to endear the SU ministry to our children so that they will get more actively involved in the ministry activities.
‣ Children workers/ teachers will be filled with the power of the Holy Spirit to teach and disciple the children effectively.
PRAY AGAINST:
‣ All the strategic activities of the LGBTQ+ to pull our children from the faith and for deliverance for those who have been caught up in this web.
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