TOPIC: Hearing God’s Word and acting on it!
OPENING PRAYER: Plant my steps in the sure promises of your word today, dear Lord.
SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY: 2 Chronicles 34.19‐33
Question(s) for Reflection
• Is there any example for me to follow or not to follow?
SCRIPTURE UNION DAILY GUIDE 20 DECEMBER 2022 MESSAGE
Tearing one’s clothes in ancient times, indicated dismay, sorrow and repentance (v.19). Observe how Josiah was convinced of the truthfulness of the Book of the Law. He was deeply convicted, recognizing that their sins had brought God’s wrath on them (v.21b). So, he responded in humble repentance (v.27).
Having many Bibles or keeping an open Bible on the table will not do us any good if we do not allow God’s Word to rip our hearts. Only when we read and meditate on God’s Word and obey it will great changes happen in our lives (compare James 1:22‐25). Observe Josiah’s good example as he sought to know how to respond to what they had just heard from God’s Word (v.21a).
Huldah did not seek to please the king, unlike many preachers and prophets today who say what people want to hear rather than what the Lord is saying. She announced boldly God’s judgment upon the people who would reap the fruit of their unfaithfulness (vs.23‐25). The Lord however spared Josiah because of his humble and responsive heart (vs.26‐28).
For Further Study
Read and meditate on Luke 11:28 and 2 Timothy 4:2‐5.
Practice/Word Application
What next? Josiah led the whole nation to repent and commit themselves to God’s covenant (vs.29‐33). How do you personally respond to God’s Word?
• Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
CLOSING PRAYER
• Lord, please send your revival, and let it begin with me.
Offer a prayer of faith in line with Psalms 107:6
One Year Bible Reading Plan
Jude, Psalms 143, 144.
NATIONAL PRAYER BULLETIN – Scripture Union Daily Guide 20 December 2022
PRAYER FOCUS
SUPREMELY IN CHRIST
But the Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one.
2Thessalonians 3:3
THANK GOD FOR:
☀ Being our light and salvation hence no need to fear anything.
☀ The rest we have in Christ Jesus, as we remain under the shadow of the Almighty.
PRAY FOR:
☛ Protection for yourself and your family in this period.
☛ The peace of God despite the troubles that surround the world.
☛ Provision for the family as we continue to walk in the integrity of God’ s word.
PRAY AGAINST:
⚠ Becoming weary and fainting because of the stress of the time we are in.
⚠ Failing to take God as our Rock and salvation
Scripture Union Daily Guide 20 December 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 20 December 2022
Salvation Prayer
Have you ever made Jesus the Lord and Savior of your life?
If not, pray this prayer and start a new life in Christ.
Dear God, I come to You in the Name of Jesus. I admit that I am not right with You, and I want to be right with You. I ask You to forgive me of all my sins. The Bible says if I confess with my mouth that “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in my heart that God raised Him from the dead, I will be saved (Rom. 10:9). I believe with my heart and I confess with my mouth that Jesus is the Lord and Savior of my life. Thank You for saving me! In Jesus’ Name I pray. Amen.
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