DCLM Daily Manna 3rd October 2024 Devotional Message Written By Pastor W.F Kumuyi
TOPIC: The Power of Praise
READ: Acts 16:16-33 (KJV)
KEY VERSE:
“And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises unto God: and the prisoners heard them. And suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken: and immediately all the doors were opened, and every one’s bands were loosed.” – (Acts 16:25,26).
MESSAGE:
Life is full of twists and turns. It does not always offer what we expect. What makes the difference is our response in such confounding situations. We can decide to act like most people, search for excuses for our predicament, wallow in self-pity or relapse into depression. But we can also choose to be undaunted and stand firm on the strength of our conviction. At such a time, it is natural to praise God for the privilege of suffering for the cause of the Kingdom.
Apostle Paul and Silas had just arrived in the city of Philippi. As they were going for prayers a few days later, they were trailed by a young girl who was possessed by the spirit of divination. She kept announcing to the public that Paul and Silas were servants of God who came to show the people the way of salvation. Initially, they ignored her, but she continued the practice for several days. Grieved in the spirit, Paul rebuked the spirit, and cast him out of the girl.
In anger that she had been stripped of her dark powers with which she made money for her employers, they raised false accusations and public protests against Paul and Silas. They were beaten and thrown into prison. In that condition, they began to praise God at midnight. God shook the prison with an earthquake that also shattered the chains and shackles of all prisoners.
We must learn to praise God, when our trials are fiercest. It gladdens God’s heart and it is like a sweet-smelling savour to Him. Praise brings comfort in times of trouble and it serves to strengthen our faith. It brings victory in the midst of battles and assures us that the Lord has neither left nor forsaken us.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:
Learn to praise God now, for it will be our only duty in heaven.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:
Luke 3-4
READ: Acts 16:16-33 (KJV)
KEY VERSE:
“And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises unto God: and the prisoners heard them. And suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken: and immediately all the doors were opened, and every one’s bands were loosed.” – (Acts 16:25,26).
MESSAGE:
Life is full of twists and turns. It does not always offer what we expect. What makes the difference is our response in such confounding situations. We can decide to act like most people, search for excuses for our predicament, wallow in self-pity or relapse into depression. But we can also choose to be undaunted and stand firm on the strength of our conviction. At such a time, it is natural to praise God for the privilege of suffering for the cause of the Kingdom.
Apostle Paul and Silas had just arrived in the city of Philippi. As they were going for prayers a few days later, they were trailed by a young girl who was possessed by the spirit of divination. She kept announcing to the public that Paul and Silas were servants of God who came to show the people the way of salvation. Initially, they ignored her, but she continued the practice for several days. Grieved in the spirit, Paul rebuked the spirit, and cast him out of the girl.
In anger that she had been stripped of her dark powers with which she made money for her employers, they raised false accusations and public protests against Paul and Silas. They were beaten and thrown into prison. In that condition, they began to praise God at midnight. God shook the prison with an earthquake that also shattered the chains and shackles of all prisoners.
We must learn to praise God, when our trials are fiercest. It gladdens God’s heart and it is like a sweet-smelling savour to Him. Praise brings comfort in times of trouble and it serves to strengthen our faith. It brings victory in the midst of battles and assures us that the Lord has neither left nor forsaken us.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:
Learn to praise God now, for it will be our only duty in heaven.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:
Luke 3-4
DCLM Daily Manna 3rd October 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