DCLM Daily Manna 16 May 2026 — Fleeting Nature of Earthly Wealth
DCLM Daily Manna 16 May 2026 Devotional by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — Fleeting Nature of Earthly Wealth
TOPIC: Fleeting Nature of Earthly Wealth (DCLM Daily Manna 16 May 2026)
KEY VERSE: “Wilt thou set thine eyes upon that which is not? For riches certainly make themselves wings; they fly away as an eagle toward heaven” (Proverbs 23:5).
TEXT: Proverbs 23:5-6 (KJV)
5Wilt thou set thine eyes upon that which is not? for riches certainly make themselves wings; they fly away as an eagle toward heaven.
6Eat thou not the bread of him that hath an evil eye, neither desire thou his dainty meats:
DCLM Daily Manna For Today MESSAGE:
Amazing stories of people who went from riches to rags abound in history. Elke Batista was once Brazil’s richest man. He was worth $30 billion before his business empire collapsed due to bad investments and corruption charges. In addition to losing his fortune, he faced prison time. Such stories remind us that earthly wealth is temporal, and we should not set our hearts on it.
Also Read: Open Heaven 15 May 2026 – Raising Godly Boys
In our text, Solomon advises caution and self-control when invited to feast or dine with the rich because you may not know the true intention behind the sumptuous meal. And for those whom the dainty food might tempt to desire riches at all costs, he admonishes them to exercise godly wisdom since the wealth could disappear suddenly.
As Solomon observes, the change of fortune could result from sudden calamity, as was the case of Job. The poverty could be caused by spending habits, as illustrated by the prodigal son. Sudden death could prevent the rich from enjoying the wealth they have laboured to acquire. In any case, the pleasure of material goods cannot go beyond this world. This is why Christ warns us not to labour for the meat that perisheth but for the meat which endureth unto everlasting life.
Also Read: DCLM Daily Manna 15 May 2025 – Honour His Anointed
Sadly, many people are enticed by the ostentatious lifestyle and affluence often displayed by wealthy individuals. People cut corners and resort to financial crimes to become rich. That is one reason there is a global upsurge in fraud and kidnapping for ransom, which is a capital offence. Although there is nothing wrong with working honestly to be comfortable in life, we must not make the accumulation of earthly possessions our goal. Truly, the love of money is the root of all evils. As we trust God for the supply of our daily bread, we should heed the warning of Christ that a man’s life does not consist in the abundance of his riches.
Money has wings, it can fly away suddenly.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR
2 Samuel 12-14
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.
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)
