DCLM Daily Manna 17 September 2022 Devotional By Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — There Is A Record

TOPIC: There Is A Record (DCLM Daily Manna 17 September 2022)

TEXT: 2 Kings 15:13-26 (KJV)

13 Shallum the son of Jabesh began to reign in the nine and thirtieth year of Uzziah king of Judah; and he reigned a full month in Samaria.

14 For Menahem the son of Gadi went up from Tirzah, and came to Samaria, and smote Shallum the son of Jabesh in Samaria, and slew him, and reigned in his stead.

15 And the rest of the acts of Shallum, and his conspiracy which he made, behold, they are written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel.

16 Then Menahem smote Tiphsah, and all that were therein, and the coasts thereof from Tirzah: because they opened not to him, therefore he smote it; and all the women therein that were with child he ripped up.

17 In the nine and thirtieth year of Azariah king of Judah began Menahem the son of Gadi to reign over Israel, and reigned ten years in Samaria.

18 And he did that which was evil in the sight of the Lord: he departed not all his days from the sins of Jeroboam the son of Nebat, who made Israel to sin.

19 And Pul the king of Assyria came against the land: and Menahem gave Pul a thousand talents of silver, that his hand might be with him to confirm the kingdom in his hand.

20 And Menahem exacted the money of Israel, even of all the mighty men of wealth, of each man fifty shekels of silver, to give to the king of Assyria. So the king of Assyria turned back, and stayed not there in the land.

21 And the rest of the acts of Menahem, and all that he did, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel?

22 And Menahem slept with his fathers; and Pekahiah his son reigned in his stead.

23 In the fiftieth year of Azariah king of Judah Pekahiah the son of Menahem began to reign over Israel in Samaria, and reigned two years.

24 And he did that which was evil in the sight of the Lord: he departed not from the sins of Jeroboam the son of Nebat, who made Israel to sin.

25 But Pekah the son of Remaliah, a captain of his, conspired against him, and smote him in Samaria, in the palace of the king’s house, with Argob and Arieh, and with him fifty men of the Gileadites: and he killed him, and reigned in his room.

26 And the rest of the acts of Pekahiah, and all that he did, behold, they are written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel.

KEY VERSE: “And the rest of the acts of Shallum, and his conspiracy …, they are written in the book of chronicles of the kings of Israel. And the rest of the acts of Manahem and all that he did, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel? And the rest of the acts of Pekahiah…” – (2 Kings 15:15,21,26).

MESSAGE:

In Washington, USA, there is a pair of scale maintained by the government that is so sensitive to record the weight of paper and what is written on a paper separately. If the technological prowess of mortal man could develop such a delicate equipment which could “see” the weightless “weight” of the word written on a paper, would God’s superior knowledge not notice the most imperceptible of man’s activities?

The text reveals the reign of three kings of Israel who reigned at different times in the history of Israel. Their activities were recorded in the chronicles of the kings of Israel. King Shallum, the son of Jabesh reigned for only a month before he was slain by Menahem, the son of Gadi who reigned in his stead. Menahem reigned for ten years in Samaria and perpetuated evil in the sight of the Lord, following the example of Jeroboam, the son of Nebat. His son, Pekahiah succeeded him and continued in disobedience to the word of the Lord. His reign was short-lived, as he was murdered by his captain, Ramaliah. All the activities of these kings, whether short or long, were all recorded.

Man sometimes thinks he can hide so securely in the bunker of philosophical, scientific and technological inventions, believing God cannot see through. They forget that God is omniscient; He sees and knows everything.

Jesus Christ, the great Judge, will judge everyone in righteousness according to their works. Those found wanting, who have not repented of their sins and accepted Him as Lord and whose names are not recorded in the book of life would be punished. People, whose names are found in the Book, will spend eternal bliss with Christ in heaven. We, therefore, need to live under the consciousness of God’s presence every day of our lives.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:
God keeps infallible record of men’s action.

THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:
Numbers 22-25

DCLM Daily Manna was written by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi; is the founder and General Superintendent of the Deeper Life Bible Church situated at KM 42 on the busy Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Nigeria.

DCLM Daily Manna 16 September 2022 Devotional By Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — Nail The Flesh!

TOPIC: Nail The Flesh! (DCLM Daily Manna 16 September 2022)

TEXT: 2 Kings 14:1-12 (KJV)

1 In the second year of Joash son of Jehoahaz king of Israel reigned Amaziah the son of Joash king of Judah.

2 He was twenty and five years old when he began to reign, and reigned twenty and nine years in Jerusalem. And his mother’s name was Jehoaddan of Jerusalem.

3 And he did that which was right in the sight of the Lord, yet not like David his father: he did according to all things as Joash his father did.

4 Howbeit the high places were not taken away: as yet the people did sacrifice and burnt incense on the high places.

5 And it came to pass, as soon as the kingdom was confirmed in his hand, that he slew his servants which had slain the king his father.

6 But the children of the murderers he slew not: according unto that which is written in the book of the law of Moses, wherein the Lord commanded, saying, The fathers shall not be put to death for the children, nor the children be put to death for the fathers; but every man shall be put to death for his own sin.

7 He slew of Edom in the valley of salt ten thousand, and took Selah by war, and called the name of it Joktheel unto this day.

8 Then Amaziah sent messengers to Jehoash, the son of Jehoahaz son of Jehu, king of Israel, saying, Come, let us look one another in the face.

9 And Jehoash the king of Israel sent to Amaziah king of Judah, saying, The thistle that was in Lebanon sent to the cedar that was in Lebanon, saying, Give thy daughter to my son to wife: and there passed by a wild beast that was in Lebanon, and trode down the thistle.

10 Thou hast indeed smitten Edom, and thine heart hath lifted thee up: glory of this, and tarry at home: for why shouldest thou meddle to thy hurt, that thou shouldest fall, even thou, and Judah with thee?

11 But Amaziah would not hear. Therefore Jehoash king of Israel went up; and he and Amaziah king of Judah looked one another in the face at Bethshemesh, which belongeth to Judah.

12 And Judah was put to the worse before Israel; and they fled every man to their tents.

KEY VERSE: “Then Amaziah sent messengers to Jehoash, the son of Jehoahaz son of Jehu, king of Israel, saying, Come, let us look one another in the face” (2 Kings 14:8).

MESSAGE:

Some people brag about their success in their occupation, careers, families, etc., and attribute none of such to God’s special favour. Instead, they turn such blessings into instruments of disrespect for God. In a moment, all they boast of is gone.

In our text today, King Amaziah of Judah, after conquering Edom, decided to go to war with King Jehoash of Israel. He sent messengers to Israel and demanded a face-to-face encounter with their king. Of course, he was defeated in the battle that followed and lost much possession due to pride and self-confidence.

The carnal nature harbours unholy passion, inordinate affection and lusts, as well as sinful desires. It is the corrupt nature that neither submits to God’s absolute authority nor relies on His mercy. It is the inherent human nature that always kicks against God’s will, constantly desiring to fulfil its own will and relying on its own strength. It is a compulsive inner force inherited from the Fall, which expresses itself in general or specific rebellion against God and His righteousness. It is the fallen, selfish nature of humans that predisposes them to sin and makes them omit God in their lives and actions.

The flesh should be brought under subjection through the power of the Spirit of God in us. The carnal mind or the flesh is opposed to the Spirit. Christ has secured for us, through His death on the cross, the power to overcome sin. We can possess this power if we have a deep desire for it and pray earnestly to live an overcoming life. To get to heaven eventually, we must mortify the flesh and submit to the Spirit’s guidance and counsel.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:
Nail the flesh daily to stay alive spiritually.

THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:
Numbers 19-21

DCLM Daily Manna was written by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi; is the founder and General Superintendent of the Deeper Life Bible Church situated at KM 42 on the busy Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Nigeria.

DCLM Daily Manna 15 September 2022 Devotional By Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — Perilous Practice

TOPIC: Perilous Practice (DCLM Daily Manna 15 September 2022)

TEXT: 2 Kings 14:1-7 (KJV)

14 In the second year of Joash son of Jehoahaz king of Israel reigned Amaziah the son of Joash king of Judah.

2 He was twenty and five years old when he began to reign, and reigned twenty and nine years in Jerusalem. And his mother’s name was Jehoaddan of Jerusalem.

3 And he did that which was right in the sight of the Lord, yet not like David his father: he did according to all things as Joash his father did.

4 Howbeit the high places were not taken away: as yet the people did sacrifice and burnt incense on the high places.

5 And it came to pass, as soon as the kingdom was confirmed in his hand, that he slew his servants which had slain the king his father.

6 But the children of the murderers he slew not: according unto that which is written in the book of the law of Moses, wherein the Lord commanded, saying, The fathers shall not be put to death for the children, nor the children be put to death for the fathers; but every man shall be put to death for his own sin.

7 He slew of Edom in the valley of salt ten thousand, and took Selah by war, and called the name of it Joktheel unto this day.

KEY VERSE: “But the children of the murderers he slew not: according unto that which is written in the book of the law of Moses, wherein the LORD commanded, saying, The fathers shall not be put to death for the children, nor the children be put to death for the fathers; but every man shall be put to death for his own sin” (2 Kings 14:6).

MESSAGE:

Satan makes people believe that they can get away with anything because God is merciful. Soon sin then becomes habitual. Others know the consequences of their actions but as they successfully cover up their tracks each time, they are deceived into believing that the day of reckoning would not come. But surely, they would be called to account sooner or later.

This was what happened to those servants who murdered King Joash. The day of reckoning came and they paid for their sin. Unlike David his father, Amaziah, the son of Joash, king of Judah did not fully do what was right in the sight of the Lord. When his kingdom was confirmed, he caught up with and killed the servants who had slain his father. By so doing, he obeyed the written word of God in the laws of Moses not to kill the innocent children with their sinful fathers.

The judgment of unrepentant sinners is ordained by God. A closer look at the consequences of sin and the brevity of life should make sinners consider their latter end. Most people do not take sin as seriously as God does; yet sin leads the way to hell. So, it must be avoided at all costs. What makes hell so terrible is that it is an eternal and hopeless place of torment. A few seconds in hell will make the sinner forget all pleasures derived from sin because of the pain and inconvenience. Today, many things occupy people’s minds to the detriment of their souls. Many workers and leaders in the church have replaced salvation with service and activities.

As true believers, we should examine ourselves daily in the light of God’s words and preach to every sinner to repent and forsake sin. God is merciful; He will not punish or visit the sins of the parents upon the children who love and obey His commandments. He equally opens the gates of forgiveness, pardon and reconciliation for all sinners and backsliders who repent and return to Him.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:
God will hold you accountable for your own sin.

THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:
Numbers 16-18

DCLM Daily Manna was written by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi; is the founder and General Superintendent of the Deeper Life Bible Church situated at KM 42 on the busy Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Nigeria.

DCLM Daily Manna 14 September 2022 Devotional By Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — Damned Through Pride

TOPIC: Damned Through Pride (DCLM Daily Manna 14 September 2022)

TEXT: 2 Kings 14:8-16 (KJV)

8 Then Amaziah sent messengers to Jehoash, the son of Jehoahaz son of Jehu, king of Israel, saying, Come, let us look one another in the face.

9 And Jehoash the king of Israel sent to Amaziah king of Judah, saying, The thistle that was in Lebanon sent to the cedar that was in Lebanon, saying, Give thy daughter to my son to wife: and there passed by a wild beast that was in Lebanon, and trode down the thistle.

10 Thou hast indeed smitten Edom, and thine heart hath lifted thee up: glory of this, and tarry at home: for why shouldest thou meddle to thy hurt, that thou shouldest fall, even thou, and Judah with thee?

11 But Amaziah would not hear. Therefore Jehoash king of Israel went up; and he and Amaziah king of Judah looked one another in the face at Bethshemesh, which belongeth to Judah.

12 And Judah was put to the worse before Israel; and they fled every man to their tents.

13 And Jehoash king of Israel took Amaziah king of Judah, the son of Jehoash the son of Ahaziah, at Bethshemesh, and came to Jerusalem, and brake down the wall of Jerusalem from the gate of Ephraim unto the corner gate, four hundred cubits.

14 And he took all the gold and silver, and all the vessels that were found in the house of the Lord, and in the treasures of the king’s house, and hostages, and returned to Samaria.

15 Now the rest of the acts of Jehoash which he did, and his might, and how he fought with Amaziah king of Judah, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel?

16 And Jehoash slept with his fathers, and was buried in Samaria with the kings of Israel; and Jeroboam his son reigned in his stead.

KEY VERSE: “Thou hast indeed smitten Edom, and thine heart hath lifted thee up: glory of this, and tarry at home: for why shouldest thou meddle to thy hurt, that thou shouldest fall, even thou, and Judah with thee?” (2 KINGS 14:10).

MESSAGE:

Pride is often defined as an exaggerated sense of self-worth; a supremacist and negative viewpoint that deceives a person into believing that he is superior to others. The proud is always a victim of a perverted mindset, which fails to accept the fact that one’s life is not determined by self-worth.

From the text, Amaziah sent messengers to Jehoash, king of Israel, for them to look one another in the face; not for play or pleasure but for war. The wise Jehoash replied Amaziah with a riddle of the thistle and the cedar. He warned Amaziah to avoid pride because of the victory over Edom. He advised him to “glory of this and tarry at home” and not cause destruction to himself and his nation. Amaziah refused this warning. He was woefully defeated by Jehoash in the battle and he lost all the gold and silver vessels that were in the house of the Lord and in the king’s treasures. His people were also taken captives.

The Scriptures warn that pride is a sure route to destruction (Proverbs 16:18). Just as Amaziah and Judah fell, so will proud people fall. A humble person is more secure than the proud. A proud person portends a bloated view of himself and exposes himself to unnecessary attack and confrontation. The humble believer however, remains lowly no matter his status. In this state of lowliness, he receives grace to make more progress in life because he depends on God daily.

A true believer who is a product of grace should never permit a strand of pride in his life. Or else, he will lose his peace and attachment to God. Pride is self worship. The moment pride begins to crop up, spare no effort in getting rid of it. Remember, God resists the proud. Let us remain in His grace and keep humble.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:
The proud worship self, not God.

THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:
Numbers 14-15

DCLM Daily Manna was written by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi; is the founder and General Superintendent of the Deeper Life Bible Church situated at KM 42 on the busy Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Nigeria.