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
THURSDAY MARCH 31, 2022
DOUBTING GIDEON
TEXT: Judges 6:33-40
KEY VERSE:
“Behold, I will put a fleece of wool in the floor; and if the dew be on the fleece only, and it be dry upon all the earth beside, then shall I know that thou wilt save Israel by mine hand, as thou hast said.” - (Judges 6:37)
Leon McKenzie wrote, “We come into the world with question marks in our heads... which are never fully erased.” We are not alone. Sarah doubted she could have children in her old age. Moses doubted he could save Israel out of Egypt’s bondage and Thomas doubted Jesus’ resurrection.
Gideon also doubted God’s call on his life. In preparation for his commission to deliver Israel, he wanted a proof from God that He would save Israel through him. He put a fleece of wool on the floor and asked God to allow the dew fall on it only while the ground around it would be dry. After this was done, he asked God to confirm his commission by reversing the miracle with the fleece now dry and the ground wet.
Gideon’s test is not a model for New Testament saints. He was the Old Testament version of doubting Thomas. It took the angel from God a while to convince him that he was the right man for the job. Then Gideon got thousands of volunteers when he sent messengers to the tribes for help in the war. Gideon still hesitated until yet another sign. He was asked to visit the camp of the Midianites and hear one of the soldiers narrate a dream that indicated he and Israel would win the war, before he moved.
We have a better covenant with better promises and provisions than the Old Testament saints. Above all, the Holy Spirit dwells and abides in us to lead and direct in all things. God still speaks to His children today through various means including the Scriptures and the Spirit’s inner witness. We must not hesitate after knowing His will, direction and purpose for our lives.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:
Don’t be a doubting Thomas.
THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:
Nehemiah 11-13
HIGHER EVERYDAY
THURSDAY MARCH 31, 2022
MESSAGES: USING MODERN MESSENGERS
TEXT: PHILIPPIANS 2:19-25
MEMORY VERSE: "Yet I supposed it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother, and companion in labour, and fellow soldier, but your messenger, and he that ministered to my wants" (PHILIPPIANS 2:25).
In the New Testament, the gospel message was communicated essentially through two means - verbally and by letters (epistles). Paul, the Apostle, was the most prolific writer of such epistles.These letters were delivered to various Churches by means of human messengers. Timothy was a handy messenger. So was Epaphroditus, Phebe, Tychicus, and others. It was difficult, costly, slow, and sometimes risky to deliver such messages.
Modern technology enables the gospel message to travel faster, safer, cheaper and farther than ever before. The advent of the social media, satellite technology and internet services has simplified the process of transmitting the gospel message. With the click of a button, the same message can be delivered instantly across continents to various recipients.
Taking advantage of various virtual platforms, different congregations located in different parts of the globe can participate in the same service in real time. This has broadened the reach, scope and spread of of the message. Hard-to-reach locations can easily be reached, and the demand on human resources has been minimized.The message remains unchangeable. But the messengers may be adaptable to suit the times.
QUOTE: The message remains unchangeable.
CHALLENGE: Use the social media to preach.
PRAYER: Help me, Oh God, to use modern technology to preach.