DCLM Higher Everyday 11 March 2026 — The Miracle At Marah

DCLM Higher Everyday 11 March 2026 Devotional by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — The Miracle At Marah

Topic: The Miracle At Marah

Text: Exodus 15:22-26

22So Moses brought Israel from the Red sea, and they went out into the wilderness of Shur; and they went three days in the wilderness, and found no water.

23And when they came to Marah, they could not drink of the waters of Marah, for they were bitter: therefore the name of it was called Marah.

24And the people murmured against Moses, saying, What shall we drink?

25And he cried unto the LORD; and the LORD shewed him a tree, which when he had cast into the waters, the waters were made sweet: there he made for them a statute and an ordinance, and there he proved them,

26And said, If thou wilt diligently hearken to the voice of the LORD thy God, and wilt do that which is right in his sight, and wilt give ear to his commandments, and keep all his statutes, I will put none of these diseases upon thee, which I have brought upon the Egyptians: for I am the LORD that healeth thee.

Key Verse: “And he cried unto the LORD; and the LORD shewed him a tree, which when he had cast into the waters, the waters were made sweet: there he made for them a statute and an ordinance, and there he proved them” (Exodus 15:25).

Message

After a remarkable breakthrough, a believer or congregation may encounter a big challenge. Such was the case with the children of Israel after experiencing miraculous deliverance at the Red Sea. They continued with their journey to the Wilderness of Shur where they encountered a daunting challenge: the bitter water at Marah. The children of Israel did not manage the situation with maturity as a people who had experienced God’s faithfulness on several occasions, as they resorted to murmuring and complaining, instead of crying to God and tap once again from the riches of His benevolence. The attitude of the Israelites is still being repeated today among youths when they face challenges in their studies, career and ministry.

Also Read: DCLM Higher Everyday 10 March  2025 – The Merciful Messiah

However, Moses, knowing that the mercies of God never fail, cried out to the Lord for help. God responded to his prayer by revealing a solution to him and the bitter water became sweet. This remarkable miracle underscores the Lord’s unwavering availability in times of crisis. When we fervently cry out to Him, He will unfailingly provide solutions to our seemingly insurmountable problems.

Quote: The bitter water became sweet

Challenge: God is bigger than your challenge.

Prayer for today: Lord, help me to depend on You in times of troubles.

GOSPEL REALM: STEPS TO SALVATION
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)