DCLM Daily Manna 9 September 2026 — Following Afar Off
DCLM Daily Manna 9 September 2026 Devotional by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — Following Afar Off
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TOPIC: Following Afar Off (DCLM Daily Manna 9 September 2026)
KEY VERSE: Then took they him, and led him, and brought him into the high priest’s house. And Peter followed afar off – Luke 22:54
TEXT: Luke 22:52-54 (KJV)
52 Then Jesus said unto the chief priests, and captains of the temple, and the elders, which were come to him, Be ye come out, as against a thief, with swords and staves?
53 When I was daily with you in the temple, ye stretched forth no hands against me: but this is your hour, and the power of darkness.
54 Then took they him, and led him, and brought him into the high priest’s house. And Peter followed afar off.
DCLM Daily Manna For Today MESSAGE:
In the early 2000s, Lehman Brothers was a global financial services firm headquartered in New York City. Under the leadership of CEO Richard Fuld, the company experienced significant growth. However, Fuld’s leadership style became increasingly isolated. He was known for his elaborate commute: driven from his home to a heliport, then helicoptered into Manhattan, followed by a limo ride to the bank’s offices, and finally a private elevator to his office. This routine insulated him from everyday interactions with employees and the broader market environment. This physical and psychological distance from the company’s operations and personnel contributed to a lack of awareness about the firm’s increasing exposure to risky subprime mortgages. In 2008, Lehman Brothers filed for bankruptcy, marking one of the largest financial collapses in history and triggering a global financial crisis.
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In these verses, Jesus addresses the irony of His arrest. Despite teaching openly in the temple, He is now apprehended under the cover of night, as if He were a dangerous criminal. This clandestine approach underscores the leaders’ fear of public backlash and their awareness of the questionable legality of their actions. Peter, one of Jesus’ closest disciples, chose to follow Him at a distance after His arrest. This physical and emotional distancing made Peter more susceptible to fear and temptation. Subsequently, Peter denied knowing Jesus three times, fulfilling Jesus’ earlier prediction.
This incident serves as a poignant reminder of the perils associated with distancing oneself from one’s leader or guide, especially during critical moments. It underscores the importance of steadfastness and proximity in relationships and commitments. Peter’s decision to follow Jesus “at a distance” reflects his internal conflict – his desire to remain close to his teacher juxtaposed with fear for his own safety. This physical and emotional distancing sets the stage for his subsequent denials, illustrating the challenges of discipleship under persecution. Peter’s actions serve as a reminder of human frailty and the struggle to maintain faith amidst adversity.
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The downfall of Lehman Brothers serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of distant leadership. But the real problem is Peter’s distancing himself from his Mentor and Saviour. He should have heeded the warning signposted by Christ earlier on and should have prayed and watched. Let us follow our Master closely and maintain a prayerful and watchful life.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
The farther you are away from the support, the fatal the fall.
THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR
Numbers 1-2
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)
