DCLM DAILY MANNA DEVOTIONAL FOR MARCH 1, 2023 (WHEN MERCY SPEAKS) FREE
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Daily Manna by Pastor Kumuyi is a daily devotional sets out to provide spiritual nourishment for the believers who truly seek God and would walk closely with Him.
TOPIC: WHEN MERCY SPEAKS “
Text: Amos 7:4-9 (KJV)
4 Thus hath the Lord GOD shewed unto me: and, behold, the Lord GOD called to contend by fire, and it devoured the great deep, and did eat up a part.
5 Then said I, O Lord GOD, cease, I beseech thee: by whom shall Jacob arise? for he is small.
6 The LORD repented for this: This also shall not be, saith the Lord GOD.
7 Thus he shewed me: and, behold, the LORD stood upon a wall made by a plumbline, with a plumbline in his hand.
8 And the LORD said unto me, Amos, what seest thou? And I said, A plumbline. Then said the LORD, Behold, I will set a plumbline in the midst of my people Israel: I will not again pass by them any more:
9 And the high places of Isaac shall be desolate, and the sanctuaries of Israel shall be laid waste; and I will rise against the house of Jeroboam with the sword.
KEY VERSE: “The LORD repented for this: This also shall not be, saith the Lord GOD.” – (Amos 7:6)
DAILY MANNA FOR TODAY
A mother once approached Napoleon seeking pardon for her son. The emperor replied that the young man had committed a certain offense twice and justice demanded death. “But I don’t ask for justice”, the mother explained. “I plead for mercy”. “But your son does not deserve mercy”, Napoleon replied. The woman cried, “Sir, it would not be mercy if he deserved it, and mercy is all I ask for.” “Well, then”, the emperor said, “I will have mercy”. And he spared the woman’s son.
God indeed was slow to punish Israel for their sins. The secret communications between the Most High God and Amos – a herdsman and sycamore fruit gatherer – revealed the depth of love and concern the heavenly Father had for Israel. Amos, a compassionate prophet, was persistent in his intercession until Israel got a reprieve. Each time God spoke of an impending judgment that would befall Israel, the prophet came up with a plea for Israel, repeatedly asking from God, “by whom shall Jacob arise? for he is small”.
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That we have people standing in the gap and praying for us does not mean we should continue in sin that grace should abound. As God’s people, we must not indulge in sin and rebellion. Prophet Amos’ intercession went on even though the Israelites of the northern kingdom who benefitted from his pleas did not show remorse. Instead, they and their priest, Amaziah, cooperated in persecuting Amos, who came from the southern kingdom of Israel; a God-sent prophet who warned them of the coming danger.
Today, we must ensure we do not frustrate the grace and mercies of God which Christ our Saviour bestows. While divine mercy speaks on our behalf, we must ensure we appropriate all the favours and benefits it brings.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: Do not frustrate the mercy that speaks on your behalf.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Leviticus 8-11
Daily Manna is the daily devotional of the Deeper Christian Life Bible Ministry (DCLM) written by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi. It is an extraction of God’s Word designed to draw the sincere seeker closer to God on a daily basis through an insightful exposition and analysis of God’s Word.
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