SCRIPTURE UNION DAILY DEVOTIONAL FOR JUNE 27, 2022 (DIVINE ORDERING OF STEPS)
TOPIC : DIVINE ORDERING OF STEPS
Opening Prayer: Dear Lord, I pray that you sanctify my spirit, soul and body as I read your word in Jesus name.
Scripture: Genesis 29:1‐14a
Question(s) for Reflection
• What does the passage teach about God the Father, or God the Son or God the Holy Spirit?
It is amazing how God guided Jacob. He arrived at the exact town, at the right location (the well) and at the correct time (vs.1‐6). When God takes the lead, He provides you the map and the compass for the journey, and makes the journey straight and easy. Observe the way Jacob opened up conversation with the shepherds (v.4). Asking questions is a skill that we all need in the work of missions and witnessing.
As we meet new people, we must trust God to give us the appropriate questions to open conversations that will lead to gospel presentation. Probably, the divine guidance that Jacob enjoyed that day was also responsible for Rachel, who would later become the love of his life, being the first person he met among his relatives. When God leads us, he takes care of every aspect of our lives, even when we are not aware of it.
The shepherd exhibited teamwork to achieve their common goal (v.7). We need partners and collaborators in the pursuit of the work of God (cf. Ecclesiastes 4:9‐12).
Practice/Word Application
Oh Lord, please guide my steps in the journey of life.
• Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
Closing Prayer
• O Lord, please guide my steps in the journey of life.
Offer a prayer of faith in line with
Jeremiah 29:12 ‐ 14; 1 Kings 14, 15; Ecclesiastes 10
