DCLM Daily Manna 17th June 2020 Devotional By Pastor W.F Kumuyi
TOPIC: Faithfulness In Service
TEXT: 2 Kings 12:1-16
KEY VERSE:
“Moreover they reckoned not with the men, into whose hand they delivered the money to be bestowed on workmen: for they dealt faithfully.” – (2 Kings 12:15)
MESSAGE:
Franklin Roosevelt’s closest adviser during much of his presidency was a man named Harry Hopkins. During World War II, when his influence with Roosevelt was at its peak, Hopkins held no official cabinet position; however, his closeness to Roosevelt caused many to regard him as a shadowy, sinister figure. When asked by a political foe why he kept Hopkins close to him, Roosevelt replied, “Someday you may well be sitting here where I am now as President of the United States. And when you’ll be looking at that door over there and knowing that practically everybody who walks through it wants something out of you, you’ll learn what a lonely job this is, and you’ll discover the need for somebody like Harry Hopkins, who asks for nothing except to serve you”. The sole source of Hopkins’s power was his willingness to serve.
On assuming the throne, Josiah wanted to ensure all the monies of the dedicated things brought by the people were used to maintain the temple. The men who were appointed by him to be in charge of the collections meant for the repair of the temple were faithful and dependable men. They utilised the fund for its purpose without any accusation of embezzlement or misappropriation.
Today, it is rare to find people who are dependable and trustworthy. There have been reports of corruption, embezzlement of state funds, which is meant for the survival of the masses. Worst still, so called ‘Christian’ officials have been found culpable for these vices.
The Lord expects faithfulness from us, and like the workmen placed over the task in our text, we should deal faithfully and selflessly when involved in public service.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:
Service without faithfulness has no reward.
THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:
Philippians 1-4
DCLM Daily Manna 17th June 2020 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.
You can also listen 2020 Leaders Development Message by Pastor W.F. Kumuyi