DCLM Daily Manna 17th September 2024 Devotional Message Written By Pastor W.F Kumuyi
TOPIC: The Greatest Joy
SCRIPTURE READING: Luke 10:17-24 (KJV)
KEY VERSE: “Notwithstanding in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subject unto you; but rather rejoice, because your names are written in heaven.” Luke 10:20
DCLM DAILY MANNA 17TH SEPTEMBER 2024 – MESSAGE
Pastoral ministry has, these days, become very flamboyant, to extent that success is measured by how many cars and trucks are on the convoy or motorcade of the pastor, how sought after the pastor or church leader is, and the miracles of healing and deliverances that accompany his ministration. The prosperity message, which largely centres on giving and sowing seed, rather than repentance, righteousness and holiness, has taken centre stage.
In our text, seventy of Christ’s disciples were sent out on a preaching assignment. They reported to the Master, in excitement, how evil spirits submitted to the authority of Christ. Jesus told them that He had already seen Satan fall from heaven like lightning. He praised God for allowing them to partake in the riches and glory of the New Testament grace but stressed that true joy is found only in having their names written in the Book of Life, in heaven.
What should give us joy in ministry is beyond the shadows of popularity but the substance of integrity. The joy of salvation is more important than the praises and adulations of men. Most things so appreciated in the world are abomination in the sight of God. Christ made sure the disciples were well informed about the life that pleases God and the quality of service He appreciates.
Satan and his cohorts are cast out through our prayers and the Word we preach. Christ never intended a church that fears Satan’s presence. And there is joy in having our bodies healed and our needs provided for. But certainly, the greatest joy comes in being recognised and honoured in heaven, and having the hope of eternal life at the end of our service on earth. This should be the priority of every saint in Christ.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:
Heaven is man’s greatest win!
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:
Numbers 22-25
DCLM Daily Manna 17th September 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