DCLM Daily Manna 27 February 2021 Devotional By Pastor W. F Kumuyi – At Home With God’s Spirit

TOPIC: At Home With God’s Spirit

TEXT: Luke 4:15-22 (KJV)

15 And he taught in their synagogues, being glorified of all.

16 And he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up: and, as his custom was, he went into the synagogue on the sabbath day, and stood up for to read.

17 And there was delivered unto him the book of the prophet Esaias. And when he had opened the book, he found the place where it was written,

18 The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised,

19 To preach the acceptable year of the Lord.

20 And he closed the book, and he gave it again to the minister, and sat down. And the eyes of all them that were in the synagogue were fastened on him.

21 And he began to say unto them, This day is this scripture fulfilled in your ears.

22 And all bare him witness, and wondered at the gracious words which proceeded out of his mouth. And they said, Is not this Joseph’s son?

Key Verse: “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised” (Luke 4:18).

MESSAGE:

A songwriter once wrote:
“There is vict’ry within my soul,
For the Spirit with me abides…”

It is a wonderful privilege to have the glorious Spirit of Christ abiding within us. Gracious acts of God are manifested by individuals who court and secure the presence and power of the Holy Spirit in their lives.

We were told in this passage concerning Christ: “And he taught in their synagogues, being glorified of all. And all bare him witness, and wondered at the gracious words which proceeded out of his mouth…” (Luke 4:15, 22). We impact other people’s lives more effectively when the Spirit of truth, love, courage, power and might indwells us.

Under this state, our life and words would help and heal; our action would be bold and meek; and our hearts, like flower, would open its fragrance when the sun shines. We receive power to prevail where others fail. We also enjoy power over sin, Satan and the world, and receive grace to cherish all things good. Besides, the Holy Spirit empowers us to be bold in declaring the gospel of salvation to sinners and backsliders. He sustains and makes us live a godly, virtuous and glorious life even during persecution, pain and trials.

It is beautiful, as believers, to work in the Spirit, operate in the gift of the Holy Spirit and reflect all His gracious fruits. This is the will of God for the militant and jubilant army of the Lord Jesus Christ. We are to be agile, alert and at home with the Holy Spirit – the Leader, Guide and Comforter of all heaven-bound saints.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: A Spirit-filled life impacts other lives.

THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Leviticus 1-4

DCLM Daily Manna was written by Pastor William Folorunso 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 25 February 2021 Devotional By Pastor W. F Kumuyi – Preaching With Power

Topic: Preaching With Power

Text: Romans 15:23-30 (KJV)

23 But now having no more place in these parts, and having a great desire these many years to come unto you;

24 Whensoever I take my journey into Spain, I will come to you: for I trust to see you in my journey, and to be brought on my way thitherward by you, if first I be somewhat filled with your company.

25 But now I go unto Jerusalem to minister unto the saints.

26 For it hath pleased them of Macedonia and Achaia to make a certain contribution for the poor saints which are at Jerusalem.

27 It hath pleased them verily; and their debtors they are. For if the Gentiles have been made partakers of their spiritual things, their duty is also to minister unto them in carnal things.

28 When therefore I have performed this, and have sealed to them this fruit, I will come by you into Spain.

29 And I am sure that, when I come unto you, I shall come in the fulness of the blessing of the gospel of Christ.

30 Now I beseech you, brethren, for the Lord Jesus Christ’s sake, and for the love of the Spirit, that ye strive together with me in your prayers to God for me;

Key Verse: “And I am sure that, when I come unto you, I shall come in the fulness of the blessing of the gospel of Christ” (Romans 15:29).

MESSAGE:

John Graham Lake was a man reputed to have walked in the power of God. It was said that he visited Africa when there was an outbreak of bubonic plague, which killed a lot of people. The medical people were surprised that he neither wore a protective garment nor took a vaccine. He reportedly told them that he had an “immunity” which assured his safety from the plague. And to demonstrate that, he asked them to put some of the foam from the mouth of the dead in his palm saying that those viruses therein would die as soon as they touch him. And truly, as soon as the viruses reached his palm, they died! His secret was Romans 8:2.

Paul the apostle had not visited Rome. He had been busy preaching in other places. But presently, he had a duty to take the charity offering of the Gentile churches to the poor saints at Jerusalem. He hoped after that, to come to Rome “in the fullness of the blessing of the gospel of Christ”. He then requested for their prayers so that he would be delivered from ungodly men in Judaea and that the gifts would be well received by the brethren at Jerusalem.

The manifestation of the power of God through the gospel authenticates the claims of Calvary. Christ sent His disciples out saying, “As ye go, preach… heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils…” (Matthew 10:7, 8). Jesus Christ remains unchanging; His mandate to the church remains unchanging. The disciples obeyed, “and went through the towns, preaching and healing everywhere”.

Today’s believers must stir up themselves in the preaching of the gospel and in the demonstration of the ensuring power. The Holy Spirit has been given to the Church to also work wonders (John 14:12).

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: Signs and wonders are the hallmarks of the true gospel.

HE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Luke 22

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