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 APRIL 06, 2022
NOT OF THE WORLD
TEXT: Joshua 16:1-10
KEY VERSE:
“And they drave not out the Canaanites that dwelt in Gezer: but the Canaanites dwell among the Ephraimites unto this day, and serve under tribute.” - (Joshua 16:10)
The Christian life is not a playground but a battleground. It is not a bed of roses but a war zone of intense struggle against the devil, the flesh and the world. We must not embrace the kind of Christianity presented by new generation churches of today, where cross bearing or self-denial is not emphasised. Only those who overcome shall live in heaven with God.
In the book of Judges, Israel continued their battle for the occupation of the Promised Land. The tribe of Joseph (Ephraim and Manasseh) moved into their possession after fighting to dislodge the Canaanites, the original occupants of the land. But they were not able to drive them out of Gezer, so they had to live together with them.
The men of Ephraim actually complained to Joshua, Israel’s captain about the difficulties of driving out the stubborn Canaanites because they possessed chariots of iron and were strong. They should have fought harder to have the Canaanites driven out, but they let them stay, perhaps for social and commercial purposes. This compromise backfired, as the few Canaanites left in the land grew in number, influenced and corrupted the theocratic nation of Israel.
Our Lord, Jesus Christ said unequivocally that though the Church is in the world, it is not of the world. The Church is His new creation and Bride, purchased with His blood. Unfortunately, the Church now dresses, sings and dances like the world while abandoning her core business of soul-winning. There is need for the Church to return to her lost glory.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:
The true Christian is not of the world.
THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:
Psalm 36-38
HIGHER EVERYDAY
WEDNESDAY APRIL 6, 2022
GOD WORKING THIS FOR MY GOOD
BIBLE TEXT: ROMANS 8:26-32
MEMORY VERSE: "And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose" (ROMANS 8:28).
Speaking on 'It is working for my good', Debra Aiken opined, "It is all working for my good makes no sense to the man or woman that may currently be suffering for whatever reason right now, but God's Word declares that all that happens in our life is for a greater purpose that will eventually work on behalf of those who love God and are called according to His purpose. The caveat here is that all things work for good to only those who love the Lord, and are called according to His purpose. This is encouraging to Christian youths experiencing challenges.
Dear friend, are you experiencing health, financial or academic challenges? Don't give up. God is allowing them for your own good. Remain faithful to God, trust Him and His promises. You will triumph over your trials and they will work for your good. Joseph, Daniel and Apostle Paul passed through myriads of trials and afflictions that turned out to work for their good. You will not be an exception if you remain steadfast in your faith.
QUOTE: Your trials will work for your good.
CHALLENGE: Remain steadfast during trials.
PRAYER: Help me Lord, to remain faithful to You amidst trials.