DCLM Daily Manna 11 January 2026 — Danger of Drifting Spiritually

TOPIC: Danger of Drifting Spiritually (DCLM Daily Manna 11 January 2026)

KEY VERSE: “And he said unto them, Thus and thus dealeth Micah with me, and hath hired me, and I am his priest. And they said unto him, Ask counsel, we pray thee, of God, that we may know whether our way which we go shall be prosperous” (Judges 18:4,5).

TEXT:  Judges 18:1-6

1In those days there was no king in Israel: and in those days the tribe of the Danites sought them an inheritance to dwell in; for unto that day all their inheritance had not fallen unto them among the tribes of Israel.

2And the children of Dan sent of their family five men from their coasts, men of valour, from Zorah, and from Eshtaol, to spy out the land, and to search it; and they said unto them, Go, search the land: who when they came to mount Ephraim, to the house of Micah, they lodged there.

3When they were by the house of Micah, they knew the voice of the young man the Levite: and they turned in thither, and said unto him, Who brought thee hither? and what makest thou in this place? and what hast thou here?

4And he said unto them, Thus and thus dealeth Micah with me, and hath hired me, and I am his priest.

5And they said unto him, Ask counsel, we pray thee, of God, that we may know whether our way which we go shall be prosperous.

6And the priest said unto them, Go in peace: before the LORD is your way wherein ye go.

DCLM Daily Manna For Today MESSAGE:

People who are easily led by their whims and caprices, invariably run the grave risk of plodding eventually the damning and perilous path. Only those who stay close to God and choose to be wholly led by Him are assured of a safe haven ultimately.

This passage shares the story of the tribe of Dan, who ended up compromising their faith and values. They failed to conquer the territory meant for them and instead looked for a new place to settle. Rather than fighting for their rightful land in Canaan, they opted for an easier path. Unfortunately, the area they chose became a breeding ground for spiritual compromise.

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The Danites came across Micah, who had created a shrine and appointed his own priest. Micah’s idolatrous practices became a corrupting influence, pulling the Danites further away from God’s truth. They were attracted to Micah’s ephod and idols, thinking these would help them secure God’s presence and blessings. They even sought advice from a priest who was clearly a backslider, and admitted he was only in it for the pay. Eventually, they adopted Micah’s idols and priest, thus drifting away from the true God. They compromised their values and principles, mixing their faith with the surrounding culture. This blending of beliefs would ultimately lead to their downfall.

The story of the Danites cautions believers about the risks of drifting spiritually. We risk losing our spiritual direction when we compromise our faith and values. The previous chapter highlights individuals among the Danites who had backslidden, eventually resulting in the entire tribe straying from God.

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The text warns us about the perils of spiritual complacency, and underscores the importance of staying true to God’s word. Sin can spread among believers if left unchecked. We must thus be vigilant and address it before it festers. It also serves as a reminder to resist the urge to mix our faith with the latest religious trends. We need to avoid compromise and corruption. As believers, we should prioritise our faith, remain grounded in God’s word, and resist the pull of idolatrous ideologies.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
A drifting faith often results in a detrimental fate

THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR
Matthew 24-25

Deeper Life Daily Manna For Today 2025 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.

GOSPEL REALM: STEPS TO SALVATION
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)