Scripture Union Daily Guide – 23RD December 2024

Scripture Union Daily Guide – 23RD December 2024

Read and Study today’s Scripture Union Daily Guide Devotional for 23 December 2024. God bless you!

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Scripture Union Daily Guide – 23RD December 2024

TOPIC: WHAT THEN IS THIS CHILD GOING TO BE?
OPENING PRAYER: May the meditation of my heart be acceptable unto you, O Lord as I read from your word.
SCRIPTURE: LUKE 1:57-66

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?

Scripture Union Daily Guide – 23RD December 2024 Outline

What example is there for us in vs.57-58? Someone has observed that if we rejoice with those who rejoice as much as we sorrow with those who sorrow, the church would be a better place (Romans 12:15).
The birth of a child was a cause for all relatives and friends to come and rejoice with the couple, and more so when it was a miracle child, born in old age.

But notice the firmness of Elizabeth regarding the name of the child (vs.59-61). She was confident to do this because her husband, though dumb, must have taken her into confidence concerning the message he had received from the angel (v.60, compare v.13). They both obeyed God’s commands for the boy. Christian couples should be known for their unity. We must ensure that against all pressures, God’s word for us and our children is fully executed.

John’s circumcision on the eighth day was in obedience to God’s command (v.59; cf. Genesis 17:10-11). In a similar way, Christians bring their children to be dedicated to God (or baptised) at an early age. By doing this, we show that our children’s rightful place is in the family of God.

* Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?

Closing Prayer
Pray for your children (and other children) that they will love God and fulfil His plans for their lives.
Offer a prayer of faith in line with Isaiah 26:3
“Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.”

One Year Bible Reading Plan
Daily Bible Reading Plan: Day 358-2 Timothy

NATIONAL PRAYER BULLETIN 23 DECEMBER 2024

PRAYER FOCUS
ENDURING TO THE END
He that endures to the end shall be saved. Matt. 24:13

THANK GOD FOR:
‣ His grace that helps us to stand firm in faith
‣ The power given to us as God’s children and the presence of His Spirit as a constant guide for our lives

PRAY FOR:
‣ Discernment of spirit in this end time against false prophesy, deception and wickedness
‣ Grace for brethren to keep the faith despite the hardship and persecution they may be facing
‣ Brethren who have become objects of ridicule and hatred because of their stand in the faith

PRAY AGAINST:
‣ Global terrorism and increased destruction of lives and properties of Christians

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