DCLM Daily Manna 21 December 2024 — The Lord, Our Strength
DCLM Daily Manna 21 December 2024 Devotional by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — The Lord, Our Strength
Topic: The Lord, Our Strength (DCLM Daily Manna 20 December 2024)
Text: Isaiah 12:1-6
1And in that day thou shalt say, O LORD, I will praise thee: though thou wast angry with me, thine anger is turned away, and thou comfortedst me.
3Therefore with joy shall ye draw water out of the wells of salvation.
4And in that day shall ye say, Praise the LORD, call upon his name, declare his doings among the people, make mention that his name is exalted.
5Sing unto the LORD; for he hath done excellent things: this is known in all the earth.
6Cry out and shout, thou inhabitant of Zion: for great is the Holy One of Israel in the midst of thee.
Key Verse: “Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid: for the LORD JEHOVAH is my strength and my song; he also is become my salvation” (Isaiah 12:2).
Message
In engineering, strength is considered a critical property because it helps ensure that a structure or component can withstand the load and stress placed on it during its intended use. Similarly, life comes with inevitable tests, trials, temptations and troubles. No man can successfully go through it alone. You need the strength that comes from God.
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In our text, Isaiah prophesied that God’s people would praise Him for forgiving and comforting them and becoming their salvation and strength. We can say with the psalmist, “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore, will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea”. Indeed, God is called “the Strength of Israel” (1 Samuel 15:29), and we can depend on Him in difficult times.
Realising that God is our strength buoys our confidence and elicits praise. The strength that He gives at the point of salvation is the essential empowerment to go through life victorious, despite ensuing challenges. Walking closely with God gives us more strength. But we must first thirst for God and seek more of His strength. A complete and daily dependence on Him for strength is the antidote to discouragement and defeat.
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When we pray and dedicate our lives to God, He will sanctify and baptize us in the Holy Spirit so that we can serve Him faithfully and fruitfully. While sanctification strengthens us to overcome inner corruption, baptism in the Holy Spirit prepares us for service. The business of soul-winning and other services we are called to provide in the kingdom of God can only be accomplished by the strength of the Lord
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
Human power has limitations, but divine power is all-sufficient.
THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR
Ezekiel 14-17
Deeper Life Daily Manna For Today 2024 was written by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi; is the founder and General Superintendent of the Deeper Life Bible Church situated at KM 42 on the busy Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Nigeria.
1. Admit that you are a sinner. "For all [humans] have sinned, and comes short of the glory of God....[and] the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord" (Romans 3:23)
2. Repent now. "Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out ...[for] if we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness " (Acts 3:19, 1 John 1:9)
3. Believe that God loves you and Jesus died for you. "God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet Sinners, Christ died for us" (Romans 5:8)
4. Invite Jesus into your life through prayer of faith. Jesus says, "Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me" (Revelation 3:20)
