Scripture Union Daily Guide 1 March 2023 | Devotional

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Today’s Topic: YOU LACK ONE THING

Opening Prayer: Dear Lord, expose me to your truth as I read your word in Jesus name.

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31

Question(s) for Reflection
• Q 3: Is there any command for me to obey?
• Q 5: Is there any warning for me to heed?

Outline For Scripture Union Daily Guide 1 March 2023

Read carefully vs.17-22. The rich young man sought to know how he could inherit eternal life. He felt he had kept all the commandments since his childhood days.

In spite of his best efforts, however, there was something missing in the life of the rich man (vs.21-22). What do you take from the guidance Jesus gave the young man? One lesson is for us to be sensitive and responsive to the needs of the less fortunate. The man however, felt deeply disappointed in Christ’s answers. He went away with a sorrowful heart.

Do you feel a void in your life despite all your wealth and religious activities? Only Christ Jesus can satisfy our innermost need.

From vs.23-27 what are some of the hindrances which wealth can cause to make a human find it hard to draw near to God? Note from vs.28-31 that following Christ does not mean that one would suffer poverty (a matter of priority – Matthew 6:33). What are some of the rewards mentioned in these verses?

Practice/Word Application
What Next? Re-examine your relationship with Christ Jesus. Are you following Him closely? Read Acts 10:1-5

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

Closing Prayer
Draw me nearer to you, Lord Jesus.

• Daily Gospel Reflections for 1st March 2023 (Wednesday)
• John Hagee Devotional 28 February 2023 – Tuesday
• The Upper Room Devotional for 28th February 2023

NATIONAL PRAYER BULLETIN

PRAYER FOCUS: AKURE REGION:
LIVING THE CRUCIFIED LIFE FOR UPCOMING REVIVAL AND DIVINE VISITATION

I know your works, your labour and patience— nevertheless, I have this against you, you have left your first love. Therefore repent. – Revelation 2:2, 4 & 5

THANK GOD FOR:
► The Brethren in Akure Region for their love, work, labours, patience and commitment to the work of SU ministry.
► His faithfulness and power as El-Shaddai God.

PRAY FOR:
► Revelation of God to personal lives, family and Ministry so that they will return to their first love.
► Genuine repentance to retrace their steps in readiness for true Revival and Spiritual Re-awaking.
► Humility of heart and character, grace to be true and faithful in their love, walk with and work for God.
► Brethren who are believing God for jobs, wife, husband, children and comfort for the bereaved.

PRAY AGAINST:
► Living in the flesh, Luke-warmness and disobedience to God’s word.
► Weariness, distractions, discouragements and every power contending with the lives of the brethren in their families.
► Accidents, illnesses and all forms of disunity and unfaithfulness in the Region.

Offer a prayer of faith in line with Genesis 39:21

One Year Bible Reading Plan
Leviticus 22, 23, John 11