DCLM Daily Manna 24 October 2026 — Power Of Graceful Speech
DCLM Daily Manna 24 October 2026 Devotional by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — Power Of Graceful Speech
TOPIC: Power Of Graceful Speech (DCLM Daily Manna 24 October 2026)
KEY VERSE: “To speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, but gentle, shewing all meekness unto all men” (Titus 3:2).
TEXT: Titus 3:1-3 (KJV)
1 Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good work,
2 To speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, but gentle, shewing all meekness unto all men.
3 For we ourselves also were sometimes foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving divers lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, and hating one another.
DCLM Daily Manna For Today MESSAGE:
Charles Spurgeon and Dr Joseph Parker were great friends and preachers in the 19th century but had a sharp misunderstanding based on misrepresentation of what Dr. Parker said about the poor condition of children admitted to Spurgeon’s orphanage. It was mis-reported to Spurgeon that Parker had criticised the orphanage itself. Without doublechecking from his friend, Spurgeon used his pulpit to attack Parker in return. Journalists and people flocked to Parker’s church the next Sunday to hear his rebuttal.
They were however surprised about the gracious manner Parker handled it. When it was time for Dr. Parker to speak, he slowly got up and went to the pulpit, quietly cleared his throat and said, “Brother Spurgeon is sick today and cannot preach. This is the day when he takes up an offering for his orphans. May I suggest that we take up that offering for him in our church, for he’s doing a great work, and I know all of us would like to have a part in it” the crowd was delighted. The ushers had to empty the collection plates three times. Later that week, there was a knock at Parker’s study. It was Spurgeon. “You know Parker, you have practised grace on me. You have given me not what I deserved, you have given me what I needed.”
Dr. Parker’s graceful comment resonates with Apostle Paul’s words to Titus and the Church in this passage, especially in a world that is now bereft of grace in our speech. Paul encouraged believers to embody and demonstrate qualities that reflect the transforming power of the gospel, namely, respect to authority, obedience and readiness for good deeds. He also warned against slander and encouraged them to be peaceful and gentle.
Also Read: DCLM Daily Manna 23 October 2026 — Find Yourself First
This timeless exhortation is not just for personal piety but for the purpose of demonstrating the impact and fruit of the gospel through our public behaviour. When we choose gentleness over aggression, peace over conflict, and respect over slander, we mirror the character of Christ and stand as beacons of grace in a tumultuous world. These choices and attitudes serve as testimonies to our faith and powerful demonstrations of the gospel’s work within us.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
Your graceful speech reflects the transforming power of the gospel
THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR
Proverbs 9-11
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)
