DCLM Daily Manna 22 August 2024 Devotional Message Written By Pastor W.F Kumuyi
TOPIC: Many Medicines, No Cure
SCRIPTURE READING: Jeremiah 46:1-11 (KJV)
KEY VERSE: “Go up into Gilead, and take balm, O virgin, the daughter of Egypt: in vain shalt thou use many medicines; for thou shalt not be cured.” Jeremiah 46:11
DCLM Daily Manna 22 August 2024 MESSAGE
Modern medicine is perceived as less curative and more as chronic disease management and prevention of more severe ones. A greater percentage of the common prescriptions seem to treat symptoms and not causes of the diseases. Hence, medical service providers avoid using the word “cure” and rather use “manage” since the root causes of medical problems are seldom addressed.
The issue of cure comes to focus in the text, as the Lord gave some fearful prophecies against the Gentiles, especially Egypt, her king and his army through Prophet Jeremiah. Though Egypt could bask in the euphoria of its military strength and size, the Lord maintained that it would not be victorious in battle and He took vengeance on His enemies.
Even with ample medicines such as the balm of Gilead, those who escaped with wounds would not be cured. These confederates forgot that no human medicine could cure divine punishment. Their antagonism against God and His people was at the root of their loss in battle, which could only be remedied by repentance.
There continues to be innovations and breakthroughs in the field of medicine. New and seemingly more potent drugs are churned out periodically globally. But the root cause of sicknesses and diseases in the world has not been addressed. The fall of man through Adam interrupted God’s initial plan of perfect health for all and brought sicknesses and other challenges along.
To enjoy sound health and cure today, sinners must first deal with the source of diseases and sicknesses by repenting and believing in Jesus Christ. If you are abiding in Christ but sick, you must remove all barriers to answered prayer, believe in God for your healing and claim His promises for your healing and health.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:
God reserves divine healing for those who rely on Him.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:
Daniel 6-8
DCLM Daily Manna 22 August 2024 Devotional was written by Pastor William Folorunso Kumuyi; is the founder and General Superintendent of the Deeper Life Bible Church situated at KM 42 on the busy Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Nigeria