DEEPER LIFE DAILY MANNA DEVOTIONAL FOR TODAY
Daily Manna devotional by Pastor Kumuyi of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry for today is here. Digest the word of the lord and pray believing.
DAILY MANNA
WEDNESDAY JANUARY 12, 2022
TOPIC: HEAVENLY MIRACLES
TEXT: EXODUS 4:27-31
KEY VERSE:
"And Aaron spake all the words which the LORD had spoken unto Moses, and did the signs in the sight of the people" (Exodus 4:30).
Evangelist T. L. Osborne travelled to India in 1924 with his wife shortly after their marriage. They carried the gospel of Christ to millions in India but returned without making much impact. Their message was true and powerful, and the sermons were good, but the Indians were not after good sermons or another religion they already had one. What they needed was a confirmation of the gospel by signs, miracles and wonders, which they did not have. Osborne would later take the gospel of Christ to 70 countries, including India, when the anointing manifested, to back up the Word with signs following.
Moses, who left Egypt, was presented in our text to the elders of Israel. Aaron informed the audience of the words spoken to Moses by the Lord, but that was not enough to convince them, until he performed the signs in their sight. Then they believed and bowed their heads in worship to God for they knew that their deliverance from Egypt was near.
Anyone familiar with the state of things in Egypt at this time knew it would take more than good intentions or sermons to convince Pharaoh and the Egyptian taskmasters to free Israel. That was the reason the Lord told Moses to take his rod with him for signs (Exodus 4:17).
We need signs and miracles today as evidence to the unbelieving world that Jesus is Christ. This will convince the gainsayers, correct their wrong notions about the gospel and make them accept the message of salvation.
THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: MATTHEW 26
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
Signs back up our sermons
HIGHER EVERYDAY
WEDNESDAY JANUARY 12, 2022
A GOOD NAME
TEXT: PROVERBS 22:1-7
MEMORY VERSE: "A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold" (PROVERBS 22:1).
Today's study is about good will, credit and reputation. King Solomon opined that godly values are better than riches and encouraged everyone to love virtue and flee folly. Words of men with good character will go farther than silver and gold (riches), but riches gotten through ungodly means has no eternal value and reward.
From Matthew 19:16-22, we could observe that the rich young ruler wanted eternal life but failed to align with Christ's eternal plan for his salvation. The poor in the Spirit are those who recognise that they cannot pay for their salvation and plead for God's mercy to be saved. However, those who are rich physically but fail to realise that they are poor spiritually will miss heaven.
The foundation of good riches is anchored on repentance from sin and faith in the atoning blood of Jesus and holiness. However, believers are also meant to be the head and not the tail. Hence, they need to be prudent and hardworking to put an end to the reign of poverty in their lives.
QUOTE: Godly values are better than riches.
CHALLENGE: Seek God's Kingdom first.
PRAYER: Oh God, help me to possess heavenly riches.
SINCERE MILK
WEDNESDAY JANUARY 12, 2022
TOIC: OUR GOD IS BIG
TEXT: ISAIAH 40:28-31
Key Verse: "Hast thou not known? hast thou not heard, that the everlasting God, the LORD, the Creator of the ends of the earth, fainteth not, neither is weary? there is no searching of his understanding" (Isaiah 40:28).
Our God is so great and big that no one can measure or search Him out. Through His mighty power, He parted the Red Sea, sent down manna from heaven every day and defeated the armies of the aliens. God is so big and has power to preserve us in temptations, provide for all needs, protect, save trom sin and make us fit for heaven. Our God is righteous and mighty to save. If you repent, God will save you and then give you power to go and sin no more.
As you surrender your life to Christ now, He will continually manifest His power and greatness in your life. You can trust the everlasting God for anything. His power never fails nor does His promises expire. They are as true as they were when He first pronounced them. Trust in Him and ask whatever you desire, God will renew your strength, you will run and not be weary, and you will walk and not faint.
Prayer: Lord, help me to always trust in your ability to help me in all situations.
Further Reading: MATTHEW 19:26