DCLM Daily Manna 19 August 2026 Devotional Message Written By Pastor W.F Kumuyi
Read DCLM Daily Manna 19 August 2026, Wednesday Devotional Message.
TOPIC: Enduring Reconciliation
KEY VERSE
“And he lifted up his eyes, and saw the women and the children; and said, Who are those with thee? And he said, The children which God hath graciously given thy servant” (Genesis 33:5).
BIBLE READING: Genesis 33:5-15KJV
DCLM Daily Manna 19th August 2026 | MESSAGE
After the horrific genocide in 1994, Rwanda focused heavily on national reconciliation. The Gacaca Courts, a system of community-based justice, allowed perpetrators of the genocide to confess their crimes and ask for forgiveness, while victims could voice their suffering. The emphasis on unity and a shared vision for rebuilding the country contributed to Rwanda’s remarkable recovery and the avoidance of further ethnic conflict. Although there are ongoing challenges, the national narrative of “unity and reconciliation” has continued to play a central role in Rwanda’s politics and society.
Jacob had lived for years under the shadow of a broken relationship with his brother, Esau. Their past was filled with deceit, betrayal, and conflict. Having stolen Esau’s birth right and blessing, the resultant rift was so deep that Esau had vowed to kill Jacob. After years of separation, Jacob now had to face Esau, but with trepidation and fear of retribution. However, what ensued was a stunning picture of grace and a lasting reconciliation, with no record of relapse into hostilities.
Their reconciliation must have been mutual. That “… Esau ran to meet him, and embraced him, and fell on his neck, and kissed him: and they wept” showed his willingness to forgive Jacob and let go of his anger and bitterness, and the pain of the past – a rare display of grace. On the other hand, Jacob exemplifies a posture of humility. His bowing before Esau, offering gifts of homage, and acknowledging his wrongs demonstrate the humility required for true reconciliation.
We are called to the same grace and reconciliation that Jacob and Esau experienced. Perhaps there are areas where we need to humble ourselves and seek forgiveness. We are called to extend grace, even when the hurt is deep.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
Reconciliation draws the curtain on a dark past and opens a door for a bright future
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Job 39-42
About Author – Pastor W.F. Kumuyi
Listed among “500 most powerful people on the planet” by the Foreign Policy magazine in 2013, Pastor (Dr.) William F. Kumuyi is the founder and General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry (DCLM) headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. DCLM started in 1973 as a 15-member Bible study group right in Kumuyi’s apartment at University of Lagos where he was a lecturer. His revolutionary Bible teaching on personal holiness and commitment to evangelism soon gained so much traction and resulted in a widespread.
