DCLM Daily Manna 4 August 2022 Devotional By Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — Join The End-Time Revival

TOPIC: Join The End-Time Revival (DCLM Daily Manna 4 August 2022)

TEXT: Zechariah 8:18-23 (KJV)

18 And the word of the Lord of hosts came unto me, saying,

19 Thus saith the Lord of hosts; The fast of the fourth month, and the fast of the fifth, and the fast of the seventh, and the fast of the tenth, shall be to the house of Judah joy and gladness, and cheerful feasts; therefore love the truth and peace.

20 Thus saith the Lord of hosts; It shall yet come to pass, that there shall come people, and the inhabitants of many cities:

21 And the inhabitants of one city shall go to another, saying, Let us go speedily to pray before the Lord, and to seek the Lord of hosts: I will go also.

22 Yea, many people and strong nations shall come to seek the Lord of hosts in Jerusalem, and to pray before the Lord.

23 Thus saith the Lord of hosts; In those days it shall come to pass, that ten men shall take hold out of all languages of the nations, even shall take hold of the skirt of him that is a Jew, saying, We will go with you: for we have heard that God is with you.

KEY VERSE: “And the inhabitants of one city shall go to another, saying, Let us go speedily to pray before the Lord, and to seek the Lord of hosts: I will go also.” (Zechariah 8:21).

MESSAGE:

The worldwide fatalities of current pandemic have elicited many conspiracy theories. Inability of medical science to provide conclusive panacea has driven many to seek the Lord.

There are stories of citywide prayers in countries of Latin America, Asia, Africa and other parts of the world – people beseeching the Lord for intervention. Prophecies about the last days are being fulfilled. Worldwide events and situations are coming together to advance God’s preordained purpose.

In our text, though the Israelites had suffered the judgment of God because of their past rebellion, the prophet promises that a time of revival is coming. God, in His infinite mercy and love, foretold and promised that they would be restored to true worship in the last days. Nations will begin to seek the true God.

That this scriptural prophecy is being rapidly fulfilled in our days is no longer news to ardent Bible students. Even scientific researchers are daily proving the veracity and accuracy of these prophecies. Testimonies abound of non-Christians encountering the Lord in mysterious circumstances. These are the days the prophets spoke about, the time of reconciliation and restoration to God.

But the question is, will you be left out? The Lord says, “And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart” (Jeremiah 29:13). He is personally reaching out to you right now; allow the Spirit of grace into your heart.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:
“The final train of God’s grace is boarding. Don’t miss it!”

THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:
John 8-9

Prayer Points:

1. Lord, give me revival in my heart and let my life be showing forth your full glory.
2. Touch my heart, wake me up and give me hunger and thirst for revival of righteousness in the land.
3. Lord of glory, visit your church with revival of righteousness.
4. God of revival, let revival fire begin to burn in my city and country and destroy the works of Satan.

HYMN: Revive the church today

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 3 August 2022 Devotional By Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — The Inevitable Fiery Day

TOPIC: The Inevitable Fiery Day (DCLM Daily Manna 3 August 2022)

TEXT: Malachi 4:1-6 (KJV)

1 For, behold, the day cometh, that shall burn as an oven; and all the proud, yea, and all that do wickedly, shall be stubble: and the day that cometh shall burn them up, saith the Lord of hosts, that it shall leave them neither root nor branch.

2 But unto you that fear my name shall the Sun of righteousness arise with healing in his wings; and ye shall go forth, and grow up as calves of the stall.

3 And ye shall tread down the wicked; for they shall be ashes under the soles of your feet in the day that I shall do this, saith the Lord of hosts.

4 Remember ye the law of Moses my servant, which I commanded unto him in Horeb for all Israel, with the statutes and judgments.

5 Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the coming of the great and dreadful day of the Lord:

6 And he shall turn the heart of the fathers to the children, and the heart of the children to their fathers, lest I come and smite the earth with a curse.

KEY VERSE: “For, behold, the day cometh, that shall burn as an oven; and all the proud, yea, and all that do wickedly, shall be stubble: and the day that cometh shall burn them up, saith the LORD of hosts, that it shall leave them neither root nor branch” (Malachi 4:1).

MESSAGE:

Towards the end of World War 2, the Americans dropped two atomic bombs, codenamed “Little Boy” and “Fat Man”, on Hiroshima and Nagasaki cities of Japan. There was no prior warning; the day looked normal until everything was obliterated within seconds. The devastation was unbelievable, both properties and people were burnt to ashes. The incident ended the war.

We are in the last days. God’s fiery vengeance upon unrepentant sinners on earth is inevitable. Being merciful and just, He has variously warned in both the Old and New Testaments that sin must be punished. A forerunner to this is God’s fiery judgment on the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah for their wickedness. Again, the Scripture forewarns that “the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also and the works that are therein shall be burned up”.

While God is gracious, merciful and compassionate, He is also a God of justice and a consuming fire. To escape His wrath, the sinner must seek the Lord before it is too late; turn away from sin and accept God’s offer of salvation by grace through faith. Then he/she is to remain in that grace, serving the Lord acceptably. Complacency in a world marked for destruction is dangerous. Escape for your life!

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:
God’s judgment has no appeal.

THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:
John 6-7

Prayer Points:

1. Thank God because He is a faithful rewarder that, though He might appear to delay, will always keep to His word.
2. Ask God to let these truth sink into your heart and subconscious mind.
3. Pray that God will help you by grace to be among the number that will rule with Christ over the wicked.
4. Tell God that you are tired of the reign of the wicked and that right now He should start reigning in your city more than ever before.

HYMN: His word will never fail.

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 2 August 2022 Devotional By Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — The Legacy Of Personal Example

TOPIC: The Legacy Of Personal Example (DCLM Daily Manna 2 August 2022)

TEXT: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-15 (KJV)

6 Now we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye withdraw yourselves from every brother that walketh disorderly, and not after the tradition which he received of us.

7 For yourselves know how ye ought to follow us: for we behaved not ourselves disorderly among you;

8 Neither did we eat any man’s bread for nought; but wrought with labour and travail night and day, that we might not be chargeable to any of you:

9 Not because we have not power, but to make ourselves an ensample unto you to follow us.

10 For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat.

11 For we hear that there are some which walk among you disorderly, working not at all, but are busybodies.

12 Now them that are such we command and exhort by our Lord Jesus Christ, that with quietness they work, and eat their own bread.

13 But ye, brethren, be not weary in well doing.

14 And if any man obey not our word by this epistle, note that man, and have no company with him, that he may be ashamed.

15 Yet count him not as an enemy, but admonish him as a brother.

KEY VERSE: “For yourselves know how ye ought to follow us: for we behaved not ourselves disorderly among you” (2 Thessalonians 3:7).

MESSAGE:

It is often said that actions speak louder than words. A songwriter wrote,

“While passing thro’ this world of sin,
And others your life shall view,
Be clean and pure without, within;
Let others see Jesus in you.”

A so-called Christian father who was a secret drinker never brought alcohol home. So everyone in his family believed he does not drink. That was until his son passing through a back street saw his father’s truck parked beside a pub. He went in to greet him only to see him guzzling whiskey. That left an indelible negative impression in the boy’s mind.

At the establishment of Thessalonian church, several socially prominent and wealthy people were converted. As their manner was, Paul and his team laboured as tent-makers to support themselves. They did not request for upkeep from a church made up of new converts. This showed their dedication and consecration towards the furtherance of the gospel, not financial rewards. When it was reported that some busybodies within the church refused to work and were living off the wealthy, Paul had the moral authority to rebuke them and set things right.

Laziness is unbecoming amongst believers. Ministers should shun the temptation to make merchandise of God’s flock (Matthew 10:8). Nobody, who can work, should live off industrious members of the church.

However, this does not preclude helping the poor and needy among the body of Christ. We should not be “weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not” (Galatians 6:9).

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:
Be a good example to others around you.

THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:
John 4-5

Prayer Points:

1. Lord, enable me never to live the life that will make you and your children to be withdrawing from me.
2. Let Christlikeness and exemplary living be my burning desire and constant prayer points.
3. Lord, give me power and love that will never grow weary in doing food to those deserving and undeserving.
4. Let the grace of God to be consciously living the life of Christ be poured abundantly on all your children.

HYMN: Let others see Jesus in you. (GHS 49)

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 1 August 2022 Devotional By Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — Verifiable Truth

TOPIC: Verifiable Truth (DCLM Daily Manna 1 August 2022)

TEXT: 1 Timothy 1:12-19 (KJV)

12 And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who hath enabled me, for that he counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry;

13 Who was before a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and injurious: but I obtained mercy, because I did it ignorantly in unbelief.

14 And the grace of our Lord was exceeding abundant with faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.

15 This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief.

16 Howbeit for this cause I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ might shew forth all longsuffering, for a pattern to them which should hereafter believe on him to life everlasting.

17 Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen.

18 This charge I commit unto thee, son Timothy, according to the prophecies which went before on thee, that thou by them mightest war a good warfare;

19 Holding faith, and a good conscience; which some having put away concerning faith have made shipwreck:

KEY VERSE: “This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief.” (1 Timothy 1:15)

MESSAGE:

Two healthy and active twin sisters were born in Britain in 2005. The difference between them was visible in their skin colour. One of them was black with curly black hair while the other was blond and fair skinned. They were simply black and white babies! Their parents had no fertility issues and there was no child switching at the birth hospital. Geneticists were baffled and queried how it came about. But with God, nothing is impossible.

Apostle Paul was never tired of sharing the miraculous story of his gracious conversion. He admitted by his own confession that he was once “a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and injurious: but [he] obtained mercy, because [he] did it ignorantly in unbelief.” His encounter with the Lord on the way to Damascus led to his repentance and conversion.

Paul’s undeniable salvation is an affirmation and a pattern to those who should thereafter believe on Jesus for eternal life. We understand by his testimony that there is no one that God cannot transform, even the vilest sinner.

Today, the transforming power of grace still works wonders in the lives of those who would believe in Christ for redemption. For “Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved” (Acts 4:12). If you will come, He will receive and empower you to live a life that is pleasing to God.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:
Grace turns the vilest sinner into a saint.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:
John 1-3

Prayer Points:

1. Pray for all the religious unconverted church members to be assisted by God to experience this unforgettable experience of salvation.
2. Ask God to decorate your life with exceeding and increasing abundant faith, love and grace.
3. Pray for increasing understanding that will always see and seize the blessings in all travails and challenges.
4. Ask God to train you up as a better soldier for Christ.

HYMN: The day I will never forget

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 31 July 2022 Devotional By Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — Growth Through Diligence

TOPIC: Growth Through Diligence (DCLM Daily Manna 31 July 2022)

TEXT: 2 Peter 1:4-10 (KJV)

4 Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.

5 And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge;

6 And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness;

7 And to godliness brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness charity.

8 For if these things be in you, and abound, they make you that ye shall neither be barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.

9 But he that lacketh these things is blind, and cannot see afar off, and hath forgotten that he was purged from his old sins.

10 Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never fall:

KEY VERSE: “Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never fall” (2 Peter 1:10)

MESSAGE:

A parent, wanting to show her child that it was time to start crawling, dropped a toy some feet away from him. The child, after much struggling, reached the toy with joy. Some other time, after observing others walking about, the child learnt to stand. Soon after that, he took some faltering steps and later could even run. It took persistence and diligence on the part of the child to learn to do all these.

The virtues outlined by Apostle Peter in the text represent rungs on a spiritual growth ladder. Spiritual maturity of a Christian is akin to climbing a ladder, which calls for determination and diligence. Mastery comes through prayer and practice. The enabling grace required for this has been given by God who has called us to glory and virtue. His abiding presence, the guidance of His Spirit and the assuring promises of His word are ours.

Growth and manifestation of the virtuous fruit of the Spirit demand diligence. It requires daily study and practice of God’s word. And “whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things” (Philippians 4:8).

Set before us are “great and precious promises” from Him who cannot lie. Do not give up. All hindrances and obstructions will turn to stepping-stones as you persevere. God is watching over you and the angels are cheering.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:
I can do all things through Christ.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:
Philippians 1-4

Prayer Points:

1. Lord, I don’t want to fall from grace. Give me grace and strong will to be playing my part diligently.
2. Father, give me hunger, thirst and needful diligence to be growing and be glowing in those multidimensional graces in the text.
3. Give me more of your gracious Spirit that will banish all blindness, dryness and unfruitfulness in my life.
4. Lord, restore all backsliders at this ongoing crusade.

HYMN: I am bound for Cannan. (GHS 27)

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 29 July 2022 Devotional By Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — The End Is Near!

TOPIC: The End Is Near! (DCLM Daily Manna 29 July 2022)

TEXT: Luke 21:28-38 (KJV)

28 And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh.

29 And he spake to them a parable; Behold the fig tree, and all the trees;

30 When they now shoot forth, ye see and know of your own selves that summer is now nigh at hand.

31 So likewise ye, when ye see these things come to pass, know ye that the kingdom of God is nigh at hand.

32 Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass away, till all be fulfilled.

33 Heaven and earth shall pass away: but my words shall not pass away.

34 And take heed to yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting, and drunkenness, and cares of this life, and so that day come upon you unawares.

35 For as a snare shall it come on all them that dwell on the face of the whole earth.

36 Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man.

37 And in the day time he was teaching in the temple; and at night he went out, and abode in the mount that is called the mount of Olives.

38 And all the people came early in the morning to him in the temple, for to hear him.

KEY VERSE: “So likewise ye, when ye see these things come to pass, know ye that the kingdom of God is nigh at hand” (Luke 21:31).

MESSAGE:

Human ingenuity has developed in key and sensitive areas of life; they are indicators that help to predict the approach of the end of a thing and suggest the right action in order not to be caught off guard. In the money markets for instance, skilled investors know what to look out for in order to pull out of a particular capital market so as not to suffer a devastating loss. Of course, those who are ignorant of these signs or choose to deliberately ignore the warnings live to count their losses.

Jesus, in the verses preceding our text, outlined before His listeners, signs that would herald the end of time. Now He tells them that as soon as they see the signs coming to pass, they must be prepared as the end is bound to come. He warned them against acts that can hinder them from noticing the approach of the end of things. And told them to remain sober, watchful and prayerful if they did not want to be caught unawares.

The happenings around us are signs that the end is near. The increase and lack of restraint in sins, the growth in knowledge and technology, the increase in war, civil disturbances, social unrest, insecurities, the persecutions of Christians, the multiplication of falsehood and the falling away of many from the faith, etc., all attest to this fact.

Wise believers must take to the counsel of Christ to watch, pray and get rid of everything that will deaden their spiritual sensitivity. This, we must do so that we can sail unhindered when the time comes for us to depart! Let all the signs you see make you know that the end is near.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:
Are you ready for the flight to heaven?

THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:
Ephesians 1-3

Prayer Points:

1. Lord, give me the Spirit of watchfulness and prayer at all times.
2. Lord, give me the wisdom to always be in readiness for your coming.
3. Lord, help me to live the life that will be accounted worthy to escape all the evils coming on those who miss the rapture.
4. Lord, restore all the brethren who have lost focus of your coming.

HYMN: My portion for ever. (GHS 253)

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.