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Re: Daily Manna — God's Abiding Concern by OLAADEGBU(m): 4:21am On Dec 20, 2013
Daily Manna
Thursday 19, December 2013

Agonising Prayer

TEXT: PSALM 102:1-11

"Hear my prayer, O LORD, and let my cry come unto thee" (Psalm 102:1)

Prayer, described as wireless communication cable between us and God, which enables us to draw God’s attention at our every need, has been effectively utilised by those who know its potency. John Welch, a Scotch preacher, was said to always pray effectually for between eight and 10 hours everyday for his needs, particularly for the salvation of souls. He would keep vigil, agonising in prayers. One day, his wife, who could not tolerate his every night vigil and weeping for souls, complained bitterly, but Welch replied: “O woman, I have the souls of three thousand to answer for, and I know not how it is with many of them.”

The young man in our text knew only God could come to his needs; so, he poured his heart out to Him, seeking for a change of his circumstances.

The passage, which did not disclose his particular illness, revealed his pathetic condition, as the young man in the prayer described his life as a smoke which could disappear into the air. He pointed out that his look was like a dried grass while his physical frame was skinny, resulting from his inability to eat. He felt lonely, as a bird by itself. Many people, due to his peculiar circumstances, ridiculed him, making him to “eat ashes as food” and “mix his drink with tears.” His persistent depressive state was pitiable. But he recognised who he could go to for help – God.

Unfortunately, today, many Christians merely profess their faith in God with their mouth but their hearts are far away from Him. At every little challenge, they would be running from pillar to post, seeking for help where there is none. A little delay in child-bearing, they would be knocking at the doors of false prophets, even white garment churches where they would be told tales. Some would even visit the riverside, performing fetish rituals and drinking concoction. Rather than running helter skelter, why not choose to wait upon the Lord? (Isaiah 40:31).

Thought for the day: "The prayer of faith is like a magnet that attracts the power of God upon our lives and situations"

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Re: Daily Manna — God's Abiding Concern by OLAADEGBU(m): 4:29am On Dec 20, 2013
seunlayi:

i am seeing this thread for the first time, never knew such existed here. Good work.

You are welcome to our daily manna. Your contributions will be appreciated.
Re: Daily Manna — God's Abiding Concern by OLAADEGBU(m): 4:30am On Dec 20, 2013
Daily Manna
Friday 20, December 2013

God's Unfailing Power

TEXT: 1 KINGS 17:17-24

"And the LORD heard the voice of Elijah; and the soul of the child came into him again, and he revived" (1 Kings 17:22)

Smith Wigglesworth, a plumber, had unqualified faith in God. An account of his life revealed how he dared to act upon the things which God said in the Scripture. One day, when he went for an outreach, according to the information gathered, he walked into the parlour of a funeral home where a dead man’s body had laid for three days. With a mission from God, he told the man’s family to leave the room and they left. While alone with the corpse, Wigglesworth grabbed the man’s body, pulled it out of the casket, propped it against the wall and commanded it, “Live.”

When he released the body, nothing happened. Rather, the stiffened corpse promptly fell on the floor with a heavy thud. He repeated his action and shouted, “I told you once, now I tell you again, live.” Again, the stiffened corpse fell to the floor with the same thud. For other people with wavering faith, Wigglesworth’s action might be seen as foolishness, or better still, they would have given up. But that was not for the blue-collar plumber. He repeated the exercise the third time and, while pointing his finger at the corpse, he demanded: “I’ve told you once, I’ve told you twice, but I shan’t tell you again after this third time. Now, Live.” Immediately, the man coughed, shook his head, wiped off his face and walked out of that funeral home.

Wigglesworth was like Elijah, who had a radical faith that brought radical results. The widow, who accommodated Elijah, had lost her son. While praying for the boy’s life to be restored, Elijah asked God why He allowed it, but he never got an answer. This reveals that God is not bound to give us reasons for doing certain things. When Elijah prayed, nothing happened initially; but he persisted until God answered his prayer. Are you one of those who easily give up to any challenge when answers to your prayers seem to be delayed? Take a leaf from Elijah and Smith Wigglesworth who wrestled many times with God before they got uncommon results.

Thought for the day: "What God requires of us is an opportunity to show what He can do through our frailty"

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Re: Daily Manna — God's Abiding Concern by seunlayi(m): 9:35am On Dec 20, 2013
May God Help us. Amen
Re: Daily Manna — God's Abiding Concern by OLAADEGBU(m): 10:41pm On Dec 22, 2013
Daily Manna
Saturday 21, December 2013

Humility Demanded

TEXT: MATTHEW 18:1-14

"Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven" (Matthew 18:4)

David Watson, a gospel preacher, once said: “The Christian who is ambitious to be a star disqualifies himself as a leader.” This aptly explains the danger of pride. From our text, it could be deduced that Christ’s disciples were struggling for position as they wanted to know who was the greatest among them. Jesus, while trying to teach them the spiritual perspective of greatness, called a little child who stood among them, and told them that the greatest would be the person who could humble himself as a little child.

The implication of this is that humility must be devoid of positionseeking, hypocrisy and unforgiveness, among others. Little children are quite noted to easily admit their mistakes. They do not also inwardly react when they are criticized or feel hurt when those they dislike are honoured. They are not more concerned about their reputation than God’s. They always disclose their shortcomings and seek for assistance, where necessary.

Today, some Christians do things to get the praise and compliments of men. They are quick to correct others of their mistakes, just to prove that they are more righteous or superior. They feel important and alw ays like comparing themselves with other people. All these things are marks of pride, not humility. We must bear in mind always that God resists the proud but gives grace to the humble.

Jesus equally taught about abstaining from every evil activity. He stated that if your hand, foot or eye would make you commit sin, you should get rid of that part of the body, as it would be better to get to heaven maimed than with the whole body thrown into hell. This implies that any object of sin or backsliding should be jettisoned.

Thought for the day: "Pride changed angels to devils; humility makes men as angels"

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Re: Daily Manna — God's Abiding Concern by OLAADEGBU(m): 12:15am On Dec 23, 2013
Daily Manna
Sunday 22, December 2013

Forsaking All For Christ

TEXT: MARK 10:28-34

"But he shall receive an hundredfold now in this time, houses, and brethren, and sisters, and mothers, and children, and lands, with persecutions; and in the world to come eternal life" (Mark 10:30)

There was a story of two traveling angels who got to a town and decided to pass the night there. They approached a wealthy family, who, unfortunately, was rude and refused them access to the guest room. They were, instead, given a space in the cold basement. The older angel later noticed a hole in the wall and repaired it. When the younger angel requested to know why the repair, particularly because of the treatment they received, he replied: “Things aren’t always what they seem.” The next night, they went to a poor farmer’s house who received them hospitably. The farmer and his wife shared with them the little food they had and even vacated their bed for the angels to have a good night rest. In the morning, the couple saw their only cow whose milk was their sole income, dead. They wept and the younger angel, who was infuriated as well, confronted the older angel and demanded to know why he allowed the couple’s cow to die.

The older angel explained: “Things aren’t always what they seem. When we stayed in the basement of the wealthy family’s mansion, I noticed there was gold stored in that hole in the wall. Since the owner was so obsessed with greed and unwilling to share his good fortune, I sealed the wall so he wouldn’t find it. Then last night as we slept in the farmer’s bed, the angel of death came for his wife. I gave the angel of death the cow instead.”

That was what Jesus Christ, in our text, pointed out to Peter who wanted to know what would be their rewards for sacrificing all things for Christ. Jesus assured them that for abandoning everything, including their houses, brothers, sisters, parents and land for His sake, they would have greater rewards, both on this earth and in eternity. He, however, warned them against compromise, stating that the first might be the last, while the last would be the first. He equally intimated them about His betrayal, arrest, crucifixion, death and resurrection.

Christ’s warning is for us all. Where do you stand, for God or for the world? The answer is yours.

Thought for the day: "We lose nothing by self-sacrifice, but lose everything without it"

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Re: Daily Manna — God's Abiding Concern by OLAADEGBU(m): 4:49pm On Dec 23, 2013
Daily Manna
Monday 23, December

Barrenness Broken

TEXT: GENESIS 25:12-26

"And Isaac intreated the LORD for his wife, because she was barren: and the LORD was intreated of him, and Rebekah his wife conceived" (Genesis 25:21)

A Christian family, testified of God’s unmerited favour upon them at a gathering of God’s elects recently. They got married early enough in life, precisely in year 2000, and like every other couple, they longed for their own children immediately. Unfortunately, their expectation was not forthcoming, as they waited for about 13 years for God’s special visitation.

Within this period, some friends and family members advised them to visit deliverance houses and the riverside for special prayers, which they turned down. For them, they would rather remain childless than compromise their Christian conviction. And God saw their unwavering faith in Him. They relied on God’s promise that barrenness would not remain in their lives. At the church’s revival miracle programme June, 2012, the yoke of barrenness was broken. A few weeks after, the wife conceived and in March, 2013, God blessed them with a triplet.

God is known to always live up to His promises. Isaac knew this. Though Abraham had many sons, God made special promises to him, which must be fulfilled through Isaac. Yet, delay set in, as his wife, Rebekah, could not conceive and for 20 years, they waited for the promised child. Isaac had to take everything to God in prayer.

God answered Isaac’s prayer and Rebekah became pregnant with two babies. Today’s passage is very instructive. It revealed that nothing will ever stand against God’s will in our lives. As He broke Rebekah’s barrenness, God will rout every hindrance standing against His purpose for you. Also, we should always pray for our spouses and children. We should take a leaf from Isaac, who prayed for his wife. Equally, we should take every challenge, no matter how minute, to God in prayer.

Thought for the day: "What Satan cannot do is the alteration of God’s will"

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Re: Daily Manna — God's Abiding Concern by OLAADEGBU(m): 7:58pm On Dec 24, 2013
OLAADEGBU:

Daily Manna

Monday 23, December

Barrenness Broken

TEXT: GENESIS 25:12-26

"And Isaac intreated the LORD for his wife, because she was barren: and the LORD was intreated of him, and Rebekah his wife conceived" (Genesis 25:21)

A Christian family, testified of God’s unmerited favour upon them at a gathering of God’s elects recently. They got married early enough in life, precisely in year 2000, and like every other couple, they longed for their own children immediately. Unfortunately, their expectation was not forthcoming, as they waited for about 13 years for God’s special visitation.

Within this period, some friends and family members advised them to visit deliverance houses and the riverside for special prayers, which they turned down. For them, they would rather remain childless than compromise their Christian conviction. And God saw their unwavering faith in Him. They relied on God’s promise that barrenness would not remain in their lives. At the church’s revival miracle programme June, 2012, the yoke of barrenness was broken. A few weeks after, the wife conceived and in March, 2013, God blessed them with a triplet
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God is known to always live up to His promises. Isaac knew this. Though Abraham had many sons, God made special promises to him, which must be fulfilled through Isaac. Yet, delay set in, as his wife, Rebekah, could not conceive and for 20 years, they waited for the promised child. Isaac had to take everything to God in prayer.

God answered Isaac’s prayer and Rebekah became pregnant with two babies. Today’s passage is very instructive. It revealed that nothing will ever stand against God’s will in our lives. As He broke Rebekah’s barrenness, God will rout every hindrance standing against His purpose for you. Also, we should always pray for our spouses and children. We should take a leaf from Isaac, who prayed for his wife. Equally, we should take every challenge, no matter how minute, to God in prayer.

Thought for the day: "What Satan cannot do is the alteration of God’s will"

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Here is a similar testimony to the bolded in the quote above. Praise the Lord!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aY-PjBUraV0
Re: Daily Manna — God's Abiding Concern by OLAADEGBU(m): 6:06am On Dec 25, 2013
Daily Manna
Tuesday 24, December 2013

Doubts: Needless Hiccup

TEXT: LUKE 1:5-26

"And, behold, thou shalt be dumb, and not able to speak, until the day that these things shall be performed, because thou believest not my words, which shall be fulfilled in their season" (Luke 1:20)

Jeremy Taylor, an English clergyman, once said: “In dwelling on divine mysteries, keep your heart humble, your thoughts reverent, your soul holy. Let not philosophy be ashamed to be confuted, nor logic to be confounded, nor reason to be surpassed. What you cannot prove, approve; what you cannot comprehend, believe; what you can believe, admire and love and obey. So shall your ignorance be satisfied in your faith, and your doubt be swallowed up in your reverence, and your faith be as influential as sight. Put out your own candle and then shall you see clearly the sun of righteousness.”

This virtue was exactly what Zacharias would have appropriated into his life when God bestowed him a unique privilege of being the father of the forerunner of Jesus, but he expressed doubts.

Zacharias and his wife, Elizabeth, had outstanding relationship with God. The Scripture noted that they walked in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless, in spite of their childlessness. God decided, sequel to their faithfulness, to grant them an exceptional blessing.

As Zacharias was in the temple performing his priestly duties, God sent His angel to announce to him His plan to give him a precious son, who would be the forerunner of our Lord Jesus Christ. Zacharias was just to believe God, no matter how foolish His word might look before an ordinary eye, because God’s ways are not man’s ways. Sadly, he doubted His word looking at his age and that of his wife. Consequently, God struck him with dumbness.

Many Christians, today, dishonour God through unbelief. At every challenge of life, they exhibit lack of faith. They doubt God and His word. But you can experience a total breakthrough today if you trust Him.

Thought for the day: "We corrupt God’s word when we entertain doubt"

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Re: Daily Manna — God's Abiding Concern by OLAADEGBU(m): 11:47am On Dec 25, 2013
Daily Manna
Wednesday 25, December 2013

Blessed And Highly Favoured

TEXT: LUKE 1:27-33

"And the angel came in unto her, and said, Hail, thou that art highly favoured, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women" (Luke 1:28 )

A Nigerian recently testified how God singled him out for divine favour. Years ago, while going for a World Conference on Applied Mathematics in Canada, he boarded a Nigerian airline, via London, where he would connect British Airways. It was his first trip outside Nigeria. By the time they arrived London, the British Airways had left and he was at a loss. A staff of the airline at the counter offered him assistance by booking him into a hotel with a meal ticket. Among all the passengers, he was the only person who had such a special privilege, as others slept at the airport.

Upon arrival in Canada, he found the weather terribly cold, while the queue at the registration point was something else, but a Canadian officer offered him unexpected help. He was given a big cup of tea and sandwiches. Everyone else watched speechlessly. The officer equally completed all his registration and got someone to lead him to where he would stay. Also at a government owned farm where the conference participants went for an excursion to see jumbo size cows, he could not sit on the grass because of the cold weather. Again, a white man spread his jacket for him to sit on. All throughout the journey, God singled him out for favour.

Mary, the mother of our Lord Jesus Christ had a unique divine favour. She was betrothed to Joseph, a just man. Our text pointed out that she was a virgin. God, who knows everyone’s heart, knew her spiritual state and consecration. So, He decided to bestow her uncommon favour, which she could not comprehend.

God can equally single you out for uncommon blessings. He gave Noah, Abraham and David, etc. a place in history. The same feat he can achieve in your life if only you hold on to your Christian conviction to the end.

Thought for the day: "With God all things are possible"

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Re: Daily Manna — God's Abiding Concern by OLAADEGBU(m): 4:36am On Dec 26, 2013
Daily Manna
Thursday 26, December 2013

Knowledge Of His Will

TEXT: COLOSSIANS 1:9-19

"For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding" (Colossians 1:9)

Bilquis Sheikh shared with us her conversion and life experience in her book “I dare to call Him Father”. Bilquis was a devoted Muslim from a prominent family living in Pakistan in the 1960’s. In her deeper search into the Qu'ran to find hope and meaning to life, she noticed the mention of Prophet Jesus and asked her maid to get her a Bible so she could read more about Him. This started her journey from Islam into the Christian faith. As she began to read the Bible, the Lord Jesus appeared to her to confirm what she was reading, a number of times. These experiences struck her such that she approached the local Christian missionary, Synnove Mitchell to learn more. Over the following weeks and months, God revealed to her that the Christ of the Bible is the true Hope for life here and hereafter. She got soundly converted and through rejection and persecution, the Lord made her life a strong testimony, demonstrating God’s ability to sustain all who would come to Him through Jesus Christ.

In our text today, Paul made two powerful requests for believers. The first is that God will fill the believer with the knowledge of His will. A deep and true knowledge of God’s word is essential for the spiritual health of all Christians. It is this knowledge that controls our thoughts, our habits and blossoms into a blessed Christian character. The second prayer is the result of the first that the believer will walk worthy of the Lord. Walking worthy of the Lord leads to bearing fruit in every good work, increasing in the full knowledge of God and living a thankful, God-honouring life.

All this begins with the knowledge of God’s will and word. The centrality of His will is that “The Lord is not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance” (2 Peter 3:9) and live a life worthy of the Lord in all purity and righteousness. How we need to heed the word of God in its entirety!

Thought for the day: "The Scripture will keep you from sin or sin will keep you from the Scripture"

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Re: Daily Manna — God's Abiding Concern by OLAADEGBU(m): 1:27am On Dec 28, 2013
Daily Manna
Friday 27, December 2013

Following Jesus

TEXT: 1 PETER 2:21-25

"For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps" (1 Peter 2:21)

Charles M. Sheldon, the author of the book: In His Steps, told of a Pastor who, while working on his Sunday sermon on a Friday morning, was disturbed in his house by a tramp. The tramp, looking unkept and haggard, had come to ask him for a job or direction on how to get one having been laid off from his printing job with nothing for him and family. The Pastor told him there was no way he could help.

On Sunday, he preached from the passage we have read today. After a well delivered sermon, someone walked from the back of the church to the front and faced the congregation. It was the tramp. He asked the congregation a few questions, “What do you mean when you sing, ‘I‘ll go with him, with him, all the way’? Do you mean you will suffer and deny yourselves in trying to save the lost, suffering humanity just as I understand Jesus did? It seems to me that there is an awful lot of trouble in the world that somehow would not exist if people who sing such songs were to live them out. But what would Jesus do?” At this point, the tramp slumped and died of starvation.

This passage contains the central message of the Christian faith. It amply presents to us our Saviour and Redeemer who throughout His ministry here on earth and now through the Spirit, bids us, His Bride, to follow Him. The word ‘follow’ is interpreted from the Greek word that implies tracing or copying the handwriting of the teacher. By His example, we learn that when we suffer for our faith, we endure it mindfully: “Who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth: who when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, he threatened not”. His death on the cross makes possible our repentance (death to sin) and righteousness (life of God). Our show of gratitude to such a wonderful Saviour should be to follow His footsteps. In all situations, we should ask ourselves, What would Jesus do?

Thought for the day: "Christ is our perfect example"

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Re: Daily Manna — God's Abiding Concern by OLAADEGBU(m): 2:32am On Dec 31, 2013
Daily Manna
Sunday 29, December 2013

A Seeming Paradox

TEXT: ISAIAH 40:28-31

"He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength" (Isaiah 40:29)

The quality of a man’s strength does not always depend on the level of inner courage he musters, but on the personality from whom such strength is derived. Though natural strength has its normal abating state, the reality is that when we draw our strength from the Almighty, we have the ability to keep going through constant divine renewals by Him.

Such was the glorious experience of apostle Paul when at the crossroads of inner weakness and outward pain. He decided to look up to the Lord, the Creator of the ends of the earth who gives power to the faint and increases the strength of them that have no might. The end result is a paradox: “...for when I am weak, then am l strong” (2 Corinthians 12:10b). The strength of a water course is in the force of its source. The believer, who learns to solely rely on God in his seeming weak moment, will always realise that the unfainting God is the most reliable ‘wall’ to lean on in moments when life’s reservoir of natural strength appears to fail because His own reservoir is inexhaustible.

All we need do is learn to practice the art of waiting upon the Lord in prayer, devotional studies, quietness and resting in His presence. Then shall we, at such times, experience the divine infusion of His glorious might, permeating through our being thereby melting away all facets of human weaknesses and exchanging such for His strength. Begin from today to wait upon Him and get constant supply of His strength in your weakness to be regularly renewed as the eagle.

Learn never to dissipate energy on matters that are of little consequence. Break free from the clap-trap of unending life struggles and stress and, instead, cultivate the habit of tarrying before the Lord for renewed strength and additional grace.

Thought for the day: "Strength in weakness is the preserve of those who learn to “wait” on the Lord"

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Re: Daily Manna — God's Abiding Concern by OLAADEGBU(m): 3:48am On Jan 01, 2014
Daily Manna
Tuesday 31, December 2013

As The Old Year Exit!

TEXT: 1 SAMUEL 7:1-12

"And as Samuel was offering up the burnt offering, the Philistines drew near to battle against Israel: but the LORD thundered with a great thunder on that day upon the Philistines, and discomfited them; and they were smitten before Israel. Then Samuel…called the name of it Ebenezer, saying, Hitherto hath the LORD helped us" (1 Samuel 7:10,12)

An American businessman in Boston once declared, “Before I die, I mean to make a pilgrimage to the Holy Land. I’m gonna climb Mount Sinai. And when I’m up there I’m gonna read the Ten Commandments aloud at the top of my voice!” A listener, Mark Twain quipped, “I got a better idea. Stay in Boston and keep them”. In today’s text, we note Samuel’s directive to backsliding Israel. Their prompt obedience really set the stage for the LORD Jehovah to proof His power in their midst by comprehensively dealing with and discomfiting the enemies (the Philistines) that rose against them.

How we need to renew our consecration to obey God unconditionally! We suffer and totter miserably when our obedience is incomplete. We come short of God’s glory when we fail to acknowledge His goodness and mercies and how He has seen us through a most challenging year. Even so, Samuel’s designation of the place of sacrifice as “Ebenezer…hitherto hath the LORD helped us” is a fitting acknowledgement of God’s manifold mercies to an undeserving people over the ages.

The Philistines, no matter how formidable, are not strong enough to defeat the true believer who lives by the unchanging standard of God’s word. Obedience, a song writer penned, brings a blessing. A grateful heart before God opens up a floodgate of blessings from the Most High.

As we bid the year 2013 goodbye and stand at the threshold of a new year, how we need to fully obey the Lord with all our hearts and put away every form of iniquity and idolatry from our lives so that the desired victories for 2014 will not elude us. And when we fully obey God and follow His will, we must learn to break forth into praises when enemies harass us. God will surely see us through in the new year.

Thought for the day: "His grace will see you through"

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Re: Daily Manna — God's Abiding Concern by OLAADEGBU(m): 3:27pm On Jan 01, 2014
Daily Manna
Wednesday 01, January 2013

It Is A New Day!

TEXT: ISAIAH 43:18-21

"Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert" (Isaiah 43:19)

Historians have been recording the events of history since the Phoenicians in Africa invented the first alphabet. Our past is composed of many traditions, superstitions, folk tales, works of art, archaeological objects, books and written records of our accomplishments, pains and sufferings. Sometimes, we study the past to gain a better understanding of other people and places. But the purpose of most recorded history is to draw valuable lessons from which we can improve our own lives and have a better future.

The children of Israel in our text had great spiritual experiences throughout their history. From the first Passover, to the crossing of the Red Sea, to the conquering of the land of Canaan, to the building of the temple, the children of Israel had seen the hand of God at work in and through their lives. Yet, they sinned and went into captivity in Babylon for lack of faith in God. They needed a new vision and assurance of what God could do. Then, God promised to do new things for them.

Like the Israelites, many of us have made many mistakes and have experienced many setbacks and failures as a result. Sometimes, we allow these mistakes, setbacks and failures to enslave us to the point that we never enjoy the full Christian life as going forward looks very much like a complex game of chess.

Forget the past because today marks a new season of upload of great divine blessings into your life and ministry. God created the four seasons that are based on the rotation of the Earth as it orbits the Sun. The seasons change as the earth moves, but the sun in our planetary system remains constant and everything revolves around it. Much like the earth, if our lives revolve around the Son, Jesus Christ who remains constant yesterday, today and forever, changes will occur as we enter and exit many seasons. He is able to transform the desert areas of our lives into fields of blessings and abundance this New Year. It’s a new season; God will do new things for us. Happy new year!

“Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert” (Isaiah 43:19).

Thought for the day: "It’s a new day, arise and embrace it"

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Re: Daily Manna — God's Abiding Concern by OLAADEGBU(m): 12:20pm On Jan 02, 2014
Daily Manna
Thursday 02, January 2014

Watch Your Conduct

TEXT: 1 CORINTHIANS 10:14-33

"Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God" (1 Corinthians 10:31)

In the ancient idolatrous system of sacrifices, which was the pivot around which the religious, social and domestic life of the first century world revolved, part of the sacrifice was offered to the idol in a temple. This would then be followed by a meal, the remainder of which would either be eaten within the immediate surroundings of the temple or at home. Sometimes, part of the food was sent to the market to be sold.

An invitation to these meals, whether in the temple or in a private house, was a common feature of the social life of the people of Corinth. This posed a serious challenge to a Christian so invited. His decision to accept or decline the invitation was an indication of his attitude to idol worship. In dealing with this problem, Paul the apostle, warned that it would amount to double allegiance by trying to share in the table of the Lord (the Lord’s Supper) and the table of demons (verses 21,22).

The Christian is so called because he has been redeemed by the blood of Jesus Christ. He cannot therefore have communion with Christ and the devil at the same time. The Christian today is faced with a choice to remain completely married to Christ or go back to the world of unrestrained liberty or revelling in such societies, clubs and associations whose practices are not just worldly, but run counter to God’s commands.

Our guiding principle as believers is that our conveniences and appetites should neither govern us nor determine our Christian practice and conduct.

At all times, our supreme objective should be to do those things that will bring honour to God, lift up the name of Jesus and edify the Church of God. As we pray to God, He will grant us the grace to do so.

Thought for the day: "Aim only for what will glorify God, and nothing more"

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Re: Daily Manna — God's Abiding Concern by OLAADEGBU(m): 11:13am On Jan 03, 2014
Daily Manna
Friday 03, January 2014

Beware Of Greek Gifts

TEXT: 1 SAMUEL 18:22-30

"And Saul said, thus shall ye say to David, the king desireth not any dowry, but an hundred foreskins of the Philistines, to be avenged of the king’s enemies. But Saul thought to make David fall by the hand of the Philistines" (1 Samuel 18:25)

The term, ‘Greek gift’, is used to describe a gesture that comes with strings attached. It is the strategy of giving someone a gift with the intent to entrap him or to influence his subsequent action or to trick him into a compromising situation. For some people, it could actually result in death.

King Saul was very adept at this strategy. He had become envious of David whose popularity had spread throughout Israel because of his military conquests. David’s accomplishments showed that the Lord was with him, and everywhere he went, he behaved so wisely that even Saul’s daughter, Michal, fell in love with him. That was the opening Saul needed to perfect his evil plot. He sent word to David that he was willing to give him his daughter to wife. He did not need any dowry from David as was traditional. All he wanted was one hundred pieces of the body parts of Philistine men. But he was insincere as he hoped that in an attempt to kill the Philistines and get their body parts, David himself would be killed by them. But Saul did not reckon with the favour of God upon David, so that even before his deadline expired, David successfully killed two hundred Philistines and brought their body parts to the king. Saul then gave him Michal to wife. Realizing that the Lord was with him made Saul more afraid of David; he also became his bitter enemy. All this time, David continued to behave wisely and to acquire more acclaim, far and wide.

Always wisely examine every proposal brought to you, including those by seemingly well-meaning people. Do not be in a hurry to accept suggestions to do something or enter into very attractive deals that appear too easy and demands little or nothing from you. Nothing of value and enduring comes cheap. Always look out for a hidden trap or trick that could throw you into a public scandal and shame, or eventually cost you dearly. When you come to a crossroads in life, always ask for the grace of God to help you handle all such tricky and tempting situations. His grace will be sufficient for you.

Thought for the day: "All that glitters is not gold"

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Saturday 04, January 2014

Don't Oppress the Poor

TEXT: PSALM 10:1-11

"The wicked in his pride doth persecute the poor..." (Psalm 10:2)

The world has scant regards for the feelings of the poor. Their rights are routinely violated and their aspirations frustrated. More often, the oppressed feel rejected and abandoned, and only hope in God for deliverance.

In this Psalm, the oppressed feels that God appears to delay His intervention or is far from him. The wicked, meanwhile, continues to perpetrate all kinds of evil against the poor: maltreatment, injustice, cruelty, deceit, persecution, and so on. In fact, the wicked is said to delight in persecuting the poor. Yet, a wicked man’s indecent action is not only carried out against the poor, but also against God. Feeling that he does not need God’s help, or that He will not remember his evil deeds, he says to himself that he will “never be in adversity”.

Those who have the fear of God at heart however are humble and do not oppress their fellow men. They love and care for others. They lead a life that is directed by the Spirit of God. This is possible because they are “new creatures” in Christ. Today, the grace to cease from wickedness and oppression is available to everyone. The wicked should repent from his sins and show faith in the Lord Jesus Christ so that his sins will be forgiven. Thereafter, he should learn to be meek and lowly like Christ so as to live peacefully with all men.

Thought for the day: "Let the wicked forsake his evil ways"

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Re: Daily Manna — God's Abiding Concern by OLAADEGBU(m): 8:37pm On Jan 05, 2014
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Sunday 05, January 2014

Who Shall Abide?

TEXT: PSALM 15:1-5

"Lord, who shall abide in thy tabernacle? Who shall dwell in thy holy hill??" (Psalm 15:1)

What qualifies a man to constantly stand in the presence of God? How can a person live eternally with God? These questions are eternally significant because those who are unfit to stand before God on earth, will eternally be barred from heaven.

The questions that arise as a result are: Does your profession of faith match your practice of holiness? Do you deliberately do what is right towards other people? When dirty, odious tales about others get to you, do you gleefully amplify them? Or does the propagation of evil stop when it gets to you? Do your words or actions seek to strip your neighbour bare? Do you honour others because of their high position, or you honour the pious though poor? Do you shift grounds when matters become inconvenient? Are you at ease when you take advantage of the distressed persons? Would you ask for the pound of flesh from your neighbour who could not pay what he owes? Would you pervert justice for the hope of gain and allow the innocent to suffer?

Even after answering these questions, do you still stand untarnished before God? If you are free from guilt, then draw closer to God for new consecration. On the other hand, if there is guilt in your heart, ask for pardon from the Lord. Make a decision to correct the wrong, plead for cleansing and pardon through the blood of Jesus Christ, remain unblemished in life, and gain admission into God’s heavenly kingdom.

Thought for the day: "Heaven is a prepared place for prepared people"

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Re: Daily Manna — God's Abiding Concern by OLAADEGBU(m): 10:14pm On Jan 06, 2014
"But Who May Abide The Day Of His Coming." - Steven Curtis Chapman from 'the New Young Messiah'


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"But who may abide the day of his coming? and who shall stand when he appeareth? for he is like a refiner's fire, and like fullers' soap."

-- Malachi 3:2
Re: Daily Manna — God's Abiding Concern by OLAADEGBU(m): 11:04pm On Jan 06, 2014
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Monday 06, January 2014

Good Deeds That Count

TEXT: PSALM 11:1-7

"For the righteous Lord loveth righteousness; his countenance doth behold the upright" (Psalm 11:7)

God personifies goodness and rewards everyone who possesses this virtue. David knew this; hence, when confronted with seemingly difficult circumstances, he never lost sight of the goodness of God. He retained his absolute faith in God to protect him at all times. He restated his confidence in God.

His heart was resolutely fixed on God even when Absalom, his son, forced himself to the throne to reign over Israel and made life unbearable for him. He dragged the very foundations of morals to the ruins.

The fact that evil manifest in abundance and the feet of some believers are drifting away from the narrow way cannot make God begin to love unrighteousness. God is holy and loves righteousness still. David knew that God’s judgment on evildoers was imminent because “...the wicked and him that loveth violence his soul hateth. Upon the wicked shall rain snares... for the righteous LORD loveth righteousness.”

Righteousness manifests in good deeds which can only be the result of grace imparted to us through faith in Jesus Christ. More importantly is the need for all to seek righteousness in our daily interactions. Deep consideration and attention ought to be given to this heavenly attribute which endears us to God.

The challenge before us then is to constantly and passionately warn sinners to repent of sin that could damn their souls in hell. This noble act of saving souls must constitute part of our good and righteous deeds which God will never forget to reward.

Thought for the day: "The righteous blossom even in the midst of evil"

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Re: Daily Manna — God's Abiding Concern by OLAADEGBU(m): 11:12am On Jan 07, 2014
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Tuesday 07, January 2014

Watch Your Words

TEXT: PSALM 12:1-8

"They speak vanity every one with his neighbour: with flattering lips and with a double heart do they speak" (Psalm 12:2)

Disappointment, disagreement and destruction are some of the tragic occurrences in human history associated with the misuse of the tongue. Yet, it is quite surprising that many people have not learnt to refrain from unguarded speech.

The Psalmist raised some issues crucial to the happiness of all people. With genuine concern, he observed the absence of godly and faithful men whose presence would have sanitised the society and enhanced the morality of the people. It is no surprise then that God eventually arose to the help of the "oppressed." It may sometimes take long, but God will not fail to come to the rescue of the oppressed and the less privileged. Every wise person is therefore encouraged to hold tenaciously to the word of God because it is trustworthy.

As opposed to trusting in God, the carnal man depends on other sources for success. This was what informed the Psalmist’s abhorrence of the proud who thinks his tongue belongs to him and it does not matter to what use he puts it. Many today still think this way and so misuse the gifts of God, especially the tongue.

Instead of destroying lives through thoughtless words, we can bless others. We can comfort and not curse. We can use this "comely part" to benefit others. The alternative is to use our tongues recklessly and risk God's anger, especially as He has said that, "...every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment" (Matthew 12:36).

Thought for the day: "Bless always and curse not"

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Re: Daily Manna — God's Abiding Concern by OLAADEGBU(m): 12:25pm On Jan 08, 2014
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Wednesday 08, January 2014

No Easy Task

TEXT: EXODUS 5:1-14

"And Pharaoh said, Who is the LORD, that I should obey his voice to let Israel go? I know not the LORD, neither will I let Israel go" (Exodus 5:2)

God has not promised us a bed of roses. Indeed, events of daily living reveal that we are bound to face difficult moments in life. Still, many people generally hate obstacles that task their patience. In carrying out God’s assignment, we sometimes assume that we will have easy passage. But usually, the contrary is the case.

Today’s text shows clearly the type of difficulty we could face in carrying out God’s work. God had commanded Moses and Aaron to go before Pharaoh to demand the freedom of the Israelites from slavery. But this godless king rejected God’s demand and derided Him. All the appeals and testimonies of Moses and Aaron fell on deaf ears, and Pharaoh, in a show of arrogance, increased the labour of the children of Israel. As if that was not enough, he subjected them to beatings and humiliation. Moses and Aaron would have wondered what kind of assignment this was; for instead of freedom, they met a stonewall.

The Great Commission is a God-given assignment to all believers. Yet, our obedience to it does not always yield the expected fruit as we desire. Sometimes, we meet with difficult people who deride God and persecute us. Though God’s assignment to Moses was a difficult one, it was binding on him. Rather than fear the heathen king, he chose to obey God. Such should be our attitude while evangelising resistant people. We should obey God and leave the result to Him. God is faithful as He has promised to be with us, come what may. So, continue to preach and serve Him in your own capacity whether the devil likes it or not.

Thought for the day: "God is faithful when we keep the faith"

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Re: Daily Manna — God's Abiding Concern by OLAADEGBU(m): 11:26am On Jan 09, 2014
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Thursday 09, January 2014

No Easy Task

TEXT: EXODUS 18:13-27

"Hearken now unto my voice, I will give thee counsel, and God shall be with thee. Be thou for the people to God-ward, that thou mayest bring the causes unto God" (Exodus 18:19)

We take so much on ourselves that it is a miracle in itself that many of us do not break down often. We see ourselves as champions or superstars and come to the inexplicable conclusion that we alone are capable of handling things. In the process, however, we often create more problems than we tend to solve.

Moses thought he was doing a great job as he sat daily from morning to evening, judging the cases brought by the Israelites in the wilderness. He didn’t know any other way to handle the matters they brought to him, and thought it was his responsibility to personally attend to their needs. But his father-in-law, Jethro, came on a visit and promptly told him: “The thing that thou doest is not good”. But not stopping at mere criticisms, Jethro advised that Moses learn how to delegate responsibilities to other “able men such as fear God, men of truth, hating covetousness”. Their role was to handle the small issues affecting the people in sets of thousands, hundreds, fifties and tens, respectively. Only the difficult and delicate matters would be brought to Moses. This way, the assignment God had given him would be easier as he shared the burdens of leadership with others.

Jethro then told Moses: “If thou shalt do this thing, and God command thee so, then thou shalt be able to endure, and all this people shall also go to their place in peace.” Quite promptly, Moses, heeding the advice of his father-in-law, chose other capable men and assigned tasks to them at different levels, thereby lightening the burden of his work both on himself and on the people of Israel.

It is not a mark of effectiveness to concentrate responsibilities on oneself. If anything, we run the risk of failing to live up to the expectations both of those who gave us the assignment and those we lead. We must never get to a point where we begin to think that without us, nothing can be done well. When we take so much on ourselves, we risk burning out. Worse still, we become ineffective and therefore, unsuited for the responsibility given to us.

Thought for the day: "God does not need superstars; He needs servants"

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Thursday 09, January 2014

Effectiveness In God's Work

TEXT: EXODUS 18:13-27

"Hearken now unto my voice, I will give thee counsel, and God shall be with thee. Be thou for the people to God-ward, that thou mayest bring the causes unto God" (Exodus 18:19)

We take so much on ourselves that it is a miracle in itself that many of us do not break down often. We see ourselves as champions or superstars and come to the inexplicable conclusion that we alone are capable of handling things. In the process, however, we often create more problems than we tend to solve.

Moses thought he was doing a great job as he sat daily from morning to evening, judging the cases brought by the Israelites in the wilderness. He didn’t know any other way to handle the matters they brought to him, and thought it was his responsibility to personally attend to their needs. But his father-in-law, Jethro, came on a visit and promptly told him: “The thing that thou doest is not good”. But not stopping at mere criticisms, Jethro advised that Moses learn how to delegate responsibilities to other “able men such as fear God, men of truth, hating covetousness”. Their role was to handle the small issues affecting the people in sets of thousands, hundreds, fifties and tens, respectively. Only the difficult and delicate matters would be brought to Moses. This way, the assignment God had given him would be easier as he shared the burdens of leadership with others.

Jethro then told Moses: “If thou shalt do this thing, and God command thee so, then thou shalt be able to endure, and all this people shall also go to their place in peace.” Quite promptly, Moses, heeding the advice of his father-in-law, chose other capable men and assigned tasks to them at different levels, thereby lightening the burden of his work both on himself and on the people of Israel.

It is not a mark of effectiveness to concentrate responsibilities on oneself. If anything, we run the risk of failing to live up to the expectations both of those who gave us the assignment and those we lead. We must never get to a point where we begin to think that without us, nothing can be done well. When we take so much on ourselves, we risk burning out. Worse still, we become ineffective and therefore, unsuited for the responsibility given to us.

Thought for the day: "God does not need superstars; He needs servants"

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Re: Daily Manna — God's Abiding Concern by OLAADEGBU(m): 10:04am On Jan 10, 2014
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Friday 10, January 2014

Case Against The Wicked

TEXT: PSALM 10:12-18

"Arise, O LORD; O God, lift up thine hand: forget not the humble" (Psalm 10:12)

In the court of law, the prosecuting attorney must convincingly present his facts to the judge, giving reasons why the judge should rule against the defendant. Likewise, the righteous has a plea to make in the court of heaven against the wicked and the oppressors.

David, apparently at his wits’ end, by the conduct, temper and the very thoughts of the wicked, turned and pleaded with God to rise to vengeance.

The Psalmist knew that “because sentence against an evil work is not executed speedily, therefore, the heart of the sons of men is fully set in them to do evil” (Ecclesiastes 8:11). The wicked are more determined in their wickedness because they believe God does not see them. Contrary to their thoughts, God sees, notes and bears in mind every act of wrong doing that men commit. This explains why the Psalmist urged the Lord to deal with the wicked and frustrate his evil plans. He pleaded for the wicked to be tried and punished in the full glare of everyone.

God always respond to the numerous pleas against evil workers by delivering their victims. So, sinners will be punished and separated eternally from the Lord. There is full assurance that as God heard the prayers of the afflicted in the past, so also will He hear the cries of the oppressed. Part of our calling is to expose, fight and eradicate evil wherever it is discovered, be it in our lives, families, and secular engagements or in the larger society.

Thought for the day: "The wicked cannot go unpunished"

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Re: Daily Manna — God's Abiding Concern by OLAADEGBU(m): 4:38pm On Jun 27, 2014
Thought for the day:

"The wicked cannot go unpunished"
Re: Daily Manna — God's Abiding Concern by OLAADEGBU(m): 3:58am On Jun 28, 2014
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Sunday 22, June 2014

Divine Displeasure

TEXT: JEREMIAH 22:13-30

"Woe unto him that buildeth his house by unrighteousness, and his chambers by wrong; that useth his neighbour’s service without wages, and giveth him not for his work" (Jeremiah 22:13)

Members of the public in an African nation were disappointed that some business men entrusted with the grave responsibility of clearing refuse in the metropolis brought in rickety trucks for the job. They did not deliver and soon the city became a huge dump site, worse than what it used to be.

False prophets, projecting themselves as custodians and proclaimers of God’s word are not in any way better than the disused trucks highlighted above. Though they profess to speak for the Almighty, they taught people to sin by their examples and false prophecies which give the people false hope of peace. They hold the name of the true God on their lips but walk in falsehood and lies. Yet, they are so audacious in the way they go about it. They give prophecies from their vain imaginations and yet present such in the name of the Lord to deceive the ignorant and simple-hearted. Their ministries are such that have no simple righteous influence on their hearers but leave them to slip deeper into sin without caution. The claim of God about them is found in verse 21: “I have not sent these prophets, yet they ran, I have not spoken to them, yet they prophesied”. In His displeasure, God threatened to punish these prophets for their wickedness, falsehood and pretence to show others the way while they themselves abode in darkness. From verse 22, we learn the attribute of a God-ordained ministry. It is such that warns men of the evil of their doing and turn them to righteous living.

False prophets, prophecies and ministries abound in these last days. They are already succeeding in drawing away disciples after their pernicious ways. So, any so-called prophet who seemingly speaks for God, without stressing the Cross of Christ and a life of self-denial is an enemy of your soul; hear him not.

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Thought for the day: "False prophets are familiar soul-damning harvesters around you"

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Monday, June 23, 2014

God Has The Final Word

TEXT: PROVERBS 19:21-29

"There are many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand" (Proverbs 19:21)

The theory of evolution, man’s attempt to explain how he and the universe came into existence contrary to the true Biblical version, failed to stand the test of time. Church apostasy, gay marriage, misleading anthropology, convoluted philosophy and massive technological advances over the centuries have all combined with satanic ploys to try to topple the “counsel of the Lord”. But all attempts have failed like the project of Babel, the construction of “a tower, whose top may reach unto heaven” (Genesis 11:4).

The wise preacher in this Proverb outlines a timeless truth for all men. Whatever the machinations in a man’s heart, it is only the counsel of God that will endure in time and eternity. Those who heed this counsel, and allow it to moderate their lives by showing kindness to others, make themselves desirable. Even if they are poor but honest, they are preferred to liars.

God’s counsel will enthrone His fear in a person’s heart. And those that fear and reverence God will not only live a fulfilling and wholesome life, but will not experience evil occurrences. But those who would not heed counsel, like the slothful and lazy, would suffer lack.

Similarly, people that dishonour and disrespect their parents will suffer shame. The wise learns vital lessons when those who scorn God’s counsel are made to suffer: they lend themselves easily to correction, and would not be misled by those who want to make them err. God will severely judge those who scorn His counsel and love to do evil. He will lay stripes on their bare backs.

It pays to heed God’s counsel. As all-knowing, He personifies ultimate wisdom. When we trust Him and follow His word, we are spared of much harm and pain in life. And even when trouble comes, He grants us the grace to face and triumph over them. From time to time, we may be criticised or corrected. Either way, we must be willing to let God have the final say for enduring security and happiness in life.

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Thought for the day: "Let God have the final say in your life"

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Re: Daily Manna — God's Abiding Concern by OLAADEGBU(m): 8:08am On Jun 29, 2014
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Tuesday 24, June 2014

Praise Amidst Distress

TEXT: PSALM 118:5-14

"I called upon the LORD in distress: the LORD answered me, and set me in a large place" (Psalm 118:5)

Someone in distress is as one at a crossroad. He does not seem to know which way to go. And like one between the devil and the deep sea, he is in the grip of fear, intensely confused. At such moment of distress, he is like a drowning man whose only hope for safety is to cling to any object in sight, be it a firm wood or a frail feather.

The whole of Psalm 118 is a song of thanksgiving. The Psalm praises God for all the benefits of salvation. It was led by the king himself, as the people reverently worshipped the Almighty God who had done great things among them.

The Psalmist, in strong terms, condemns trusting in man rather than in God. “It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in man. It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in princes” (verses 8,9). His enemies could not prevail against him, therefore, he concluded: “The Lord is my strength and song, and is become my salvation”.

Situations will arise in this perverse and crooked world that will create panic, distress and pain for the child of God. To whom, at such a time, do you turn? Have you removed your confidence and trust in God? Do you now trust in man who shall surely die? Consider the words of the Psalmist again: “I called upon the LORD in distress, the LORD answered me, and set me in a large place” (verse 5). He will answer and deliver you, no matter what you, at this time, are passing through. How we need to cultivate the habit of thanking and praising God, not when He unleashes His goodness, but even when the situation is dire. Eventually, we will discover that all things will work together for our good.

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Thought for the day: "He never fails to answer the distress call"

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Wednesday 25, June 2014

A Daily Devotional Guide - Daily Manna sets out to provide spiritual nourishment for those who are truly committed to seeking God and walking closely with Him. It's an extraction of God's word, and mainly serves to draw the sincere seeker closer to God on a daily basis.

Power In The Word

TEXT: JEREMIAH 23:23-32

"Is not my word like as a fire saith the LORD; and like a hammer that breaketh the rock in pieces?" (Jeremiah 23:29)

An Indian found a tract that dwelt on salvation through Jesus Christ. It spoke of the endless eternity of woe that awaited those who neglect the message. The Indian took the paper to the toilet; but as he read it, he could no longer use it to clean himself. He took the tract home and at the end of the day, God used the message in it to save him and his household. Eventually they established a couple of Bible-believing churches in India.

The bane of the success and achievement of the disloyal prophets in our text is their refusal to acknowledge the potency of the word of God. They ignored the word of God and instead fed the people with lies and dreams that originate from their rebellious minds: they effectively used their lies and false dreams to divert the hearts of their hearers away from God (verses 26,27).

We should avoid the danger of falling into the same trap today. There are many preachers today who have relegated the word of God to the background. They, instead, elevated dreams, prophecies and other unscriptural practices in their preaching. No wonder then that there are many churches but righteousness and holy living is fading out in an alarming rate. No assembly can be favoured by God when the word of God is not given the right place. The hardened heart of sinners can only be broken by the power of the word.

God wants us to embrace the “wheat” of the word of God and reject the “chaff” (dreams and visions) of modern day pleasure-seeking preachers. The power to deliver from sin and to keep us rapturable can only be found where the word of God is faithfully preached and lived out.

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Thought for the day: "There is sovereign power in God’s word"

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