SCRIPTURE UNION DAILY DEVOTIONAL FOR NOVEMBER 10, 2022 (THE LORD IS THY KEEPER)
TOPIC: THE LORD IS THY KEEPER
OPENING PRAYER: Lord, let the light of your word shine into my life as I meditate on your word.
SCRIPTURE: Acts 23:12‐22 T
MESSAGE
We so often say things without thinking of the wider implications. When the forty men were plotting to kill Paul, they had no idea that his nephew overheard them and would leak the information. They were confident they would succeed. Notice the religious gown with which they covered their evil action (vs.14‐15).
Fasting this is similar to what many Islamic fundamentalists do today. They kill and claim to be doing it for Allah, their god. Thank God for His intervention. Like Paul, we too are always assured of His protection. Proverbs 18:10 is so true for every child of God. Paul had no idea what they were planning but because he was genuine and sincere, God was fighting his battles for him in the best way.
We only need to put our trust in the One who is our Keeper. He neither slumbers nor sleeps. It was He who positioned Paul’s nephew to hear of the plot and report it. We are serving the same God. Are you confronted with circumstances that can lead to death? You need not be fearful of the future! God is able and faithful to defend you.
Question(s) for Reflection
• Is there any example for me to follow or not to follow?
• Is there any warning for me to heed?
Practice/Word Application
So what? Keep on believing, Jesus is near?. Faith in the night as well as the day.
Closing Prayer
• “Yesterday, today, forever, Jesus is the same. All may change but Jesus never. Glory to His name!” (S.U. Chorus).
Offer a prayer of faith in line with Psalms 102:13
One Year Bible Reading Plan
Luke 2, 3; Romans 2; Psalms 115.
NATIONAL PRAYER BULLETIN
Thu, 10-Nov-2022
PRAYER FOCUS
PATIENTLY TRUSTING
Commit your way to the Lord; trust in Him, and He will act.
Psalm 37:5
THANK GOD FOR:
☀ Knowing us all and knowing the plan He has for our lives.
☀ Being the same Lord, yesterday, today and forever, He never changes.
PRAY FOR:
☛ Grace to keep on waiting, and trusting Him, knowing He will keep His word.
☛ Faith to believe that God is your good shepherd and is working for your good.
☛ The heart to keep your focus on God and your trust in His ability to do more than you can request.
PRAY AGAINST:
⚠ Keeping your heart troubled, even as He has assured you, He will answer in due season.
⚠ Looking around for human sympathy, instead of keeping your head on His shoulders, trusting and waiting for Him.
Thank you for reading Scripture Union Daily Guide 10th November 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.
