Scripture Union Daily Guide 27 August 2024 For Today’s Devotional (Tuesday) Topic is WALKING AND WORKING WITH GOD
TOPIC: Walking and Working with God (Daily Guide for Today 27th August 2024 Tuesday Daily Devotional)
OPENING PRAYER:
Make my life oh Lord a reflection of you as I study your word.
Before you continue Study Yesterday’s Devotional: Scripture Union Daily Guide 26 August 2024: Great Manifestations of God In A Believer’s Life
SCRIPTURE for Today: JOSHUA 11:1-23
11 And it came to pass, when Jabin king of Hazor had heard those things, that he sent to Jobab king of Madon, and to the king of Shimron, and to the king of Achshaph,
2 And to the kings that were on the north of the mountains, and of the plains south of Chinneroth, and in the valley, and in the borders of Dor on the west,
3 And to the Canaanite on the east and on the west, and to the Amorite, and the Hittite, and the Perizzite, and the Jebusite in the mountains, and to the Hivite under Hermon in the land of Mizpeh.
4 And they went out, they and all their hosts with them, much people, even as the sand that is upon the sea shore in multitude, with horses and chariots very many.
5 And when all these kings were met together, they came and pitched together at the waters of Merom, to fight against Israel.
6 And the Lord said unto Joshua, Be not afraid because of them: for to morrow about this time will I deliver them up all slain before Israel: thou shalt hough their horses, and burn their chariots with fire.
7 So Joshua came, and all the people of war with him, against them by the waters of Merom suddenly; and they fell upon them.
8 And the Lord delivered them into the hand of Israel, who smote them, and chased them unto great Zidon, and unto Misrephothmaim, and unto the valley of Mizpeh eastward; and they smote them, until they left them none remaining.
9 And Joshua did unto them as the Lord bade him: he houghed their horses, and burnt their chariots with fire.
10 And Joshua at that time turned back, and took Hazor, and smote the king thereof with the sword: for Hazor beforetime was the head of all those kingdoms.
11 And they smote all the souls that were therein with the edge of the sword, utterly destroying them: there was not any left to breathe: and he burnt Hazor with fire.
12 And all the cities of those kings, and all the kings of them, did Joshua take, and smote them with the edge of the sword, and he utterly destroyed them, as Moses the servant of the Lord commanded.
13 But as for the cities that stood still in their strength, Israel burned none of them, save Hazor only; that did Joshua burn.
14 And all the spoil of these cities, and the cattle, the children of Israel took for a prey unto themselves; but every man they smote with the edge of the sword, until they had destroyed them, neither left they any to breathe.
15 As the Lord commanded Moses his servant, so did Moses command Joshua, and so did Joshua; he left nothing undone of all that the Lord commanded Moses.
16 So Joshua took all that land, the hills, and all the south country, and all the land of Goshen, and the valley, and the plain, and the mountain of Israel, and the valley of the same;
17 Even from the mount Halak, that goeth up to Seir, even unto Baalgad in the valley of Lebanon under mount Hermon: and all their kings he took, and smote them, and slew them.
18 Joshua made war a long time with all those kings.
19 There was not a city that made peace with the children of Israel, save the Hivites the inhabitants of Gibeon: all other they took in battle.
20 For it was of the Lord to harden their hearts, that they should come against Israel in battle, that he might destroy them utterly, and that they might have no favour, but that he might destroy them, as the Lord commanded Moses.
21 And at that time came Joshua, and cut off the Anakims from the mountains, from Hebron, from Debir, from Anab, and from all the mountains of Judah, and from all the mountains of Israel: Joshua destroyed them utterly with their cities.
22 There was none of the Anakims left in the land of the children of Israel: only in Gaza, in Gath, and in Ashdod, there remained.
23 So Joshua took the whole land, according to all that the Lord said unto Moses; and Joshua gave it for an inheritance unto Israel according to their divisions by their tribes. And the land rested from war.
Question(s) for Reflection
Q2: Is there any example for me to follow or not to follow?
Q4: Is there any promise for me to believe or hope for?
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Scripture Union Daily Guide for Today 27 August 2024 Outline
God commanded the people of Israel under the leadership of Joshua to enter the promised land, wage war, conquer and occupy the land with a firm promise to be with them (Joshua 1:1-5). The news of the Israelis’ conquest of the southern land reached the unconquered northern part of the Promised Land. Then King Jabin of Hazor mobilized the other kings to fight Israel forming a might army like the sand that is on the seashore, with many horses and chariots (vs.2-5).
Notice God’s assurances to Joshua in v.6 concerning this gang up and conspiracy? Also read 2 Kings 6:17 to appreciate the security God provides for you. As you do the Lord’s work and live for Him, God promises that any gathering against you, shall be scattered (Isaiah 54:15). In vs.6-22, the Lord fulfilled His promises by helping Joshua to defeat his enemies.
They took the land and distributed it to the tribes according to the Lord’s instructions to Moses and then the land rested from war (v.23). God’s work or ministry must be done according to His plan. Enquire from Him to know the work He has assigned to you and the plan for the work.
Practice/Word Application
And so? It is only when a Christian walks and works with God that he/she can be victorious.
* Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know
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Daily Guide Devotional For Today 27th August 2024 (Monday) Anthem
O Lord of heav’n and earth and sea
1 O Lord of Heav’n and earth and sea,
To Thee all praise and glory be;
How shall we show our love to Thee,
Giver of all?
2 The golden sunshine, vernal air,
Sweet flowers and fruits Thy love declare;
Where harvests ripen, Thou art there,
Giver of all!
3 For peaceful homes, and healthful days,
For all the blessings Earth displays,
We owe Thee thankfulness and praise,
Giver of all!
4 Thou didst not spare Thine only Son,
But gav’st Him for a world undone,
And e’en that gift Thou dost outrun,
And give us all.
5 Thou giv’st the Spirit’s blessèd dower,
Spirit of life, and love, and power,
And dost His sev’nfold graces shower
Upon us all.
6 For souls redeemed, for sins forgiv’n,
For means of grace and hopes of Heav’n,
What can to Thee, O Lord, be giv’n,
Who givest all?
7 We lose what on ourselves we spend;
We have as treasure without end
Whatever, Lord, to Thee we lend,
Who givest all.
8 Whatever, Lord, we lend to Thee,
Repaid a thousandfold will be;
Then gladly will we give to Thee,
Giver of all.
9 To Thee, from whom we all derive
Our life, our gifts, our power to give;
O may we ever with Thee live,
Giver of all!
Closing Prayer
Father, help me to work according to your instructions.
Prayer for the week
* Pray for those who have backslidded, that God will restore them in mercy • Pray that they will remember where they have fallen, and in humility return to God • Pray for grace for brethren to show love, visit and pray for them, to bring them back to the fold.
Offer a prayer of faith in line with James 4:7
“Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.”
One-Year Bible Reading Plan
Daily Bible Reading Plan: Day 240- Ezekiel 5-8
You Can Connect to Open Heavens for Today’s Lesson Here: Open Heaven 26 August 2024: Envy Destroys
NATIONAL PRAYER BULLETIN 27 AUGUST 2024
PRAYER FOCUS
FAMILIES
I have singled him out so that he will direct his sons and their families to keep the way of the Lord by doing what is right and just. Then I will do for Abraham all that I have promised. Gen 18:19
THANK GOD FOR:
His faithfulness over SU families and his blessings.
PRAY FOR:
‣ God will help the parents to direct their children and families to keep the way of the Lord by doing what is right and just, by their exemplary lives and teachings.
‣ The children to be obedient, grow in grace and the knowledge of God; that they will become leaders who will challenge evil, leading others to righteousness.
‣ Our families will prosper in all things and be in health just as our souls prosper.
PRAY AGAINST:
‣ All forms of pollution, corruption and compromise and every power contending with SU families.
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