04/10/2026
Scripture Union Daily Guide 4 October 2026 Today’s Devotional
Topic: Offerings and their purpose
Opening Prayer
Oh Lord, grant me divine guidance as I read and meditate on your word in Jesus name.
Bible Text
Deuteronomy 18:1-22
Questions for meditation
►Q3: Is there any command for me to obey?
►Q7: What truth is God revealing to me in this passage?
Scripture Union Daily Guide 4 October 2026 Outline
Many often struggle to give in the house of God and one of the excuses is that the priests get enriched by the offerings. The Lord called Levites into ministry in His sanctuary and did not give them an inheritance among their brethren (Deuteronomy 18:1). Yet these Levites, like their brethren, had family needs and other common expenses to meet.
The Lord offered the priests His own portion, i.e. the tithe and offerings (Deuteronomy 18:2-4) as their source of livelihood. Levites then and even today are supposed to be fully engaged in ministry in the sanctuary. Why are many pastors/priests today involved in secular work and attending less to ministry?
When we refuse to give our tithes and offerings to God, we attract His displeasure but when we are consistent in giving our tithe and offerings, we receive His blessing (Malachi 2:8-12).
Deuteronomy 18:9-12, the Lord instructs the Israelites not to imitate the detestable ways of the nations they are coming into. God had (and still has) a standard for His people which is contrary to that of the pagan nations. Note God’s similar instruction for us today in Romans 12:2, Matthew 5:13-16, 2 Corinthians 6:14.
The Lord warns against sorcery and divination. Many today do this in the name of prophecy. What is God’s instruction to us in Deuteronomy 18:14-22?
Insight
Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
Offer a prayer of faith in line with
Closing Prayer
Ask the Lord to forgive you for robbing Him. And ask Him for grace to be a faithful giver.
Bible Reading Plan
Mark 1; Luke 3