DCLM Daily Manna 13 November 2026 — Why Sleep Ye?
DCLM Daily Manna 13 November 2026 Devotional by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — Why Sleep Ye?
TOPIC: Why Sleep Ye? (DCLM Daily Manna 13 November 2026)
KEY VERSE: “And said unto them, Why sleep ye? rise and pray, lest ye enter into temptation” (Luke 22:46).
TEXT: Luke 22:39-42 (KJV)
39 And he came out, and went, as he was wont, to the mount of Olives; and his disciples also followed him.
40 And when he was at the place, he said unto them, Pray that ye enter not into temptation.
41 And he was withdrawn from them about a stone’s cast, and kneeled down, and prayed,
42 Saying, Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done.
DCLM Daily Manna For Today MESSAGE:
Experts advise that adequate sleep is essential for our overall well-being. Specifically, sleep is critical for physical recovery, immune function, and overall bodily processes. It is also necessary for cognitive function, mental health, memory consolidation, and emotional regulation. However, in certain situations, sleeping can be detrimental.
Christ’s disciples slept when they ought not and earned the rebuke of their Master. It is not as if Christ could not do without them, but He chose to carry them along. He wanted them to be on the same page with Him, especially during the Passion leading to His crucifixion. Their keeping awake could have served as an encouragement to Christ. More importantly, Christ expected them to resort to prayer to avoid falling into temptation.
In whatever situation we find ourselves, the Lord encourages us to pray, for “men ought always to pray, and not to faint.” We live in a world where temptation is prevalent, and we need divine help and strength to overcome. Especially in these last days, believers need to be more prayerful. Spiritual slothfulness is dangerous. We have God’s promise, “Because thou hast kept the word of my patience, I also will keep thee from the hour of temptation, which shall come upon all the world, to try them that dwell upon the earth.”
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Like the disciples who were asleep when they should be praying, most believers and churches are spiritually asleep on duty. Such sleep is dangerous. Our adversary, the devil, takes advantage of it to sow tares among us and unleash his notorious works of stealing, killing, and destroying. If Jesus needed prayer in His hour of temptation, individual believers must do much more today. Heed God’s word: “Wherefore he saith, Awake thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give thee light” (Ephesians 6:14)
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
Sleeping Christians tempt Satan to tempt them.
THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR
2 Kings 3-4
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)
