DCLM Daily Manna 4th August 2024 Devotional Message Written By Pastor W.F Kumuyi
TOPIC: Wanted: God-Loving Leaders
SCRIPTURE READING: DEUTERONOMY 17:14-20
KEY VERSE: “And it shall be with him, and he shall read therein all the days of his life: that he may learn to fear the LORD his God, to keep all the words of this law and these statutes, to do them” (Deuteronomy 17:19).
God was willing to grant the demand for a king by Israel – a king to rule over them as the case of other nations – but He gave clear instructions concerning the required qualifications of such a king.
The king must be God’s choice for the people, he must be an Israelite, not a stranger. He should not multiply wives, horses, silver and gold to himself and must not cause the people to return to Egypt. He is also to own a copy of the laws and read it all his days so that he may learn to fear the Lord, His God, to keep and obey His statutes so that he may prosper and have a long life and reign.
God does not always choose people without a search. He makes sure the vessels He uses are qualified for the Job in all ramifications. When He replaced King Saul with David, He had seen attributes in the son of Jesse that convinced Him he would be a better replacement.
In any community, even in the church, a lot depends on the sort of men upon whom we entrust leadership responsibilities. Great men are known not only by their office but also by their actions and deeds of faith. Faithful and devout men and women make good leaders. They can see prospects others cannot see because they trust God, are obedient to His word and love the people. These are qualities God required of kings in Israel.
The Church today is in search of such leaders – men and women who are genuinely born again, pure in heart, filled with the Spirit, selfless and can sacrifice much to help the people and to rescue the perishing. God can make such a leader out of you. Give attention to grow these virtues. Get more consecrated in your walk with God and be more sensitive to the voice of His Spirit.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: Faithful and godly leaders are products of uncommon consecration.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: JOHN 8-9
DCLM Daily Manna 4th 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