TOPIC: END OF ALL BATTLES

OPENING PRAYER: Grant me grace dear Lord to apply what you will teach me today as I read this passage.

SCRIPTURE: Revelations 21:1‐8

MESSAGE

What picture do you have of heaven and how does it compare with what you see in this passage? Here, we get a glimpse of eternity, the new world. One aspect that comes out clearly from this passage is the fellowship of God and His people, the believers, that will be in heaven (vs.3–4). Reflect on the restored relationship with God and think of what you need to do to be in the number of those who will have eternal fellowship with God.

God will restore the original creation, for life in heaven will be as God intended it to be. Notice the criterion for entering that fellowship with God (v.7). As you read this verse, can you confirm with certainty that you are ready to do what is expected, for you to enter heaven?

In contrast, look at v.8 and see some of the factors that will disqualify many from entering heaven. While we neither intend nor can force anyone to come to Christ, the thought of their eternal separation from God should fill us with the burden to intercede for the lost. We should also practically share the gospel with them.

Question(s) for Reflection
• Is there any promise for me to believe or hope for?
• Is there any warning for me to heed?

Practice/Word Application
Thought: What plans do you have for the non‐Christians around you? Pray for them and any backslidden Christian around you.

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

Closing Prayer
• Please LORD, by your mercy and power; let me not miss eternal life.

Offer a prayer of faith in line with Genesis 39:2a

One Year Bible Reading Plan

Isaiah 48, 49; Job 14.

NATIONAL PRAYER BULLETIN

Mon, 26-Sep-2022

PRAYER FOCUS

LAGOS REGION

UNITE YOUR PEOPLE OH LORD
Then I will take you for my people, and I will be your God…
Exodus 6:7

THANK GOD FOR:
☀ The relationship we have in Christ Jesus.
☀ Making us His children, therefore we can call each other brethren.
☀ The new Lagos Region Chairman Bro. Chris Nwamadu.

PRAY FOR:
☛ Lagos Regional Committee that will release His grace upon them.
☛ Divine protection upon the life of the brethren and family as they engage in the work of the Master.
☛ Funds to do the work in the Region and finish the projects.

PRAY AGAINST:
⚠ The spirit of self and ego among the leaders.
⚠ Sickness that will keep our elders away from fellowship.

Scripture Union Daily Guide 26th September 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. Scripture Union Daily Guide 26th September 2022