DCLM Daily Manna 31 August 2024 — Let’s March On In Unity
DCLM Daily Manna 31 August 2024 Devotional by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — Let’s March On In Unity
TOPIC: Let’s March On In Unity (DCLM Daily Manna 31 August 2024)
KEY VERSE: “That there should be no schism in the body; but that the members should have the same care one for another” (1 Corinthians 12:25).
TEXT: 1 Corinthians 12:12-25 (KJV)
12 For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one body: so also is Christ.
13 For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit.
14 For the body is not one member, but many.
15 If the foot shall say, Because I am not the hand, I am not of the body; is it therefore not of the body?
16 And if the ear shall say, Because I am not the eye, I am not of the body; is it therefore not of the body?
17 If the whole body were an eye, where were the hearing? If the whole were hearing, where were the smelling?
18 But now hath God set the members every one of them in the body, as it hath pleased him.
19 And if they were all one member, where were the body?
20 But now are they many members, yet but one body.
21 And the eye cannot say unto the hand, I have no need of thee: nor again the head to the feet, I have no need of you.
22 Nay, much more those members of the body, which seem to be more feeble, are necessary:
23 And those members of the body, which we think to be less honourable, upon these we bestow more abundant honour; and our uncomely parts have more abundant comeliness.
24 For our comely parts have no need: but God hath tempered the body together, having given more abundant honour to that part which lacked.
25 That there should be no schism in the body; but that the members should have the same care one for another.
DCLM Daily Manna For Today MESSAGE:
The powerful nations of the world are feared not only for their military might, but also for the unity among them. A united country or an alliance of nations, cannot be easily defeated. This is why many nations initiate legislation and policies that can bring about unity and peace in their countries. Jesus captures this more accurately when He declared, “Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and… shall not stand” (Matthew 12:25).
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Apostle Paul likened the Church to a human body with many members, but organically united into one body to function effectively and efficiently. In the genetic fusion of organs, God joined the body together, giving unique dignity to the lower parts so that the body had no independent and unnecessary part. Every part of the body should function perfectly and without schism for the good of the whole body system.
The word schism means division. As used by Paul, it is a division within the Christian circle by contentious and estranged affections, without outward separation into distinct bodies. According to the American College Society dictionary, “A schism is a sin which may lie on the side of the majority, the minority, or both. It is a sin against Christian love and strikes at the heart of Christianity”. It has a capacity to limit the influence of the Church on the world.
The Church needs unity today more than ever, as we await the imminent rapture of the saints. We should take steps to bring positive influence on other members of the body of Christ. Whatever will bring division and disunity among brethren should be resolved quickly. We cannot afford to enter the new month with any form of animosity against anyone.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
Unity matters; so work for it.
THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:
Esther 6-10
Deeper Life Daily Manna For Today 2024 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)
