DCLM Daily Manna 28 May 2024 — Take Care Of God’s People
DCLM Daily Manna 28 May 2024 Devotional by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — Take Care Of God’s People
TOPIC: “Take Care Of God’s People” (DCLM Daily Manna 28 May 2024)
KEY VERSE: “And whosoever shall give to drink unto one of these little ones a cup of cold water only in the name of a disciple, verily I say unto you, he shall in no wise lose his reward” (Matthew 10:42).
TEXT: Matthew 10:40-42 (KJV)
40 He that receiveth you receiveth me, and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me.
41 He that receiveth a prophet in the name of a prophet shall receive a prophet’s reward; and he that receiveth a righteous man in the name of a righteous man shall receive a righteous man’s reward.
42 And whosoever shall give to drink unto one of these little ones a cup of cold water only in the name of a disciple, verily I say unto you, he shall in no wise lose his reward.
DCLM Daily Manna For Today MESSAGE:
A keen mind once observed, “There are three kinds of givers—the flint, the sponge and the honeycomb. To get anything out of a flint you must hammer it. And then you get only chips and sparks. To get water out of a sponge you must squeeze it, and the more you use pressure, the more you will get. But the honeycomb just overflows with its own sweetness”.
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When Christ talked about the offer of a cup of cold water to the little ones, He certainly alluded to the honeycomb sort of givers. As He was about to send His disciples into the unfriendly world, He prepared their minds concerning the challenges they would face. He had told them of the imminence of persecution and the unwarranted hatred by men. Some of them would be killed, others would suffer imprisonment and varied humiliation and harassment.
Whatever they suffered, He told them never to forget that God knew about it. They had no need to be afraid of men and as a result, deny Him. Instead, they must treasure their relationship with Him above any other. He warned them against self- preservation. They were told that whoever received or offered a cup of cold water to them in His name was in reality doing so to Him. Such generosity would be greatly rewarded. On the other hand, there is no hope for those who spurn God’s gracious offer that is presented through the gospel. Eternal damnation and misery are the lot of such rejecters.
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There is a difference between mere giving and giving in the name of the Lord. The latter refers to giving that is done purposively for the sake of the Lord and in the course of promoting His mission. It is an expression of our love for the Lord. This kind of giving attracts a handsome reward here and hereafter.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
Your love for the Lord may be measured by your attitude and what you give to Him.
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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)
