SCRIPTURE UNION DAILY DEVOTIONAL FOR MARCH 22, 2022 (THE COSY OF DISCIPLESHIP)
Topic: The Cost of Discipleship
Opening Prayer: As I read through this passage dear Lord, let your word bring transformation to my life.
Scripture: Luke 14:25‐35
Question(s) for Reflection
• Is there any command for me to obey?
• Is there any promise for me to believe or hope for?
MESSAGE
The admonition before the exchange of marriage vows is that it must not be undertaken carelessly or lightly but reverently after serious thought. The kingdom of God is freely given but we must take note of its serious demands on Christ’s followers (vs.26‐27). Note that Jesus’ call in v.26 is not to recruit suicide bombers.
He is rather warning that following Him is not to be entered into carelessly, without serious thought for what it involves. The ‘cross’ designates the challenges we face in our Christian pilgrimage. These vary from one Christian to another. For some it has meant loss of their lives. To draw larger crowds today, the cross is hardly mentioned in our pulpits. Instead, we are bombarded with an undue emphasis on prosperity and health.
It is no wonder that the Church is making very little difference in the society. In a generation where there is so much rottenness, Christians must be active in being the salt of the earth and preserving godliness, lest we become useless and are thrown out.
Practice/Word Application
So: Read vs.34‐35 again and consider how you can continue to be salt and light in your community.
• Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
Closing Prayer
• Father, help me to be a true disciple daily carrying my cross to follow you.
Offer a prayer of faith in line with Isaiah 61:3
One Year Bible Reading Plan
Numbers 33, 34, Acts 14.
NATIONAL PRAYER BULLETIN
Tue, 22-Mar-2022
PRAYER FOCUS
ENUGU REGION:
HELPED BY GOD
For the Lord God helps me, therefore, I am not disgraced… Isaiah 50:7
THANK GOD FOR:
› The help of God in Enugu Region.
› The celebration of Inyeaka Golden Jubilee, hitherto, God has been our help.
PRAY FOR:
› The programme of Enugu Region, the Regional Chairman and His team, that the blessings of God will continue to abide with them.
› The forthcoming Easter Conference and Missions Awareness that God will provide the needed fund.
› SU Elders in the Region that God will continue to keep and protect them to finish strong.
PRAY AGAINST:
∷ Brethren keeping away from fellowship.
∷ Lack of funds for the work of the Region.
Scripture Union Daily Guide 22 March 2022. 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.