DCLM Daily Manna Sunday 21 July 2024, Daily Devotional Message Written By Pastor W.F Kumuyi
TOPIC: The Culture of Recommitment
KEY VERSE: “Then Joshua built an altar unto the LORD God of Israel in mount Ebal” (Joshua 8:30).
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE: JOSHUA 8:30-35(NIV)
30 Then Joshua built on Mount Ebal an altar to the LORD, the God of Israel,
31 as Moses the servant of the LORD had commanded the Israelites. He built it according to what is written in the Book of the Law of Moses—an altar of uncut stones, on which no iron tool had been used. On it they offered to the LORD burnt offerings and sacrificed fellowship offerings.
32 There, in the presence of the Israelites, Joshua wrote on stones a copy of the law of Moses.
33 All the Israelites, with their elders, officials and judges, were standing on both sides of the ark of the covenant of the LORD, facing the Levitical priests who carried it. Both the foreigners living among them and the native-born were there. Half of the people stood in front of Mount Gerizim and half of them in front of Mount Ebal, as Moses the servant of the LORD had formerly commanded when he gave instructions to bless the people of Israel.
34 Afterward, Joshua read all the words of the law—the blessings and the curses—just as it is written in the Book of the Law.
35 There was not a word of all that Moses had commanded that Joshua did not read to the whole assembly of Israel, including the women and children, and the foreigners who lived among them.
DCLM Daily Manna Sunday 21 July 2024 – MESSAGE
Freshness is maintained through a regular process of renewal. This is important in every aspect of life otherwise, staleness may set in. Organisations plan refreshers courses and retreats with the intention of reminding staff of what they already know and updating their skills and knowledge to changed standard as well as providing the opportunity to ensure that no important skills or knowledge have been lost due to lack of use or time.
Joshua called all Israel to Mount Ebal to renew and recommit themselves to the worship of the Lord as commanded by Moses. This important meeting was held immediately after the battle with Ai was completed. They offered sacrifices to God and listened to the reading of the words of the law, not only the blessings but also the curses. It was a solemn assembly that called everyone to rededicate their lives to God.
This recommitment event occurred right after the victory over Ai in battle. As we navigate life, passing through moments of sighing and singing, defeat and victory, trials, troubles and triumph, we must learn to raise altars of praise and thanksgiving unto God who alone gives victory. It is worthy of note that everyone, young and old, home-born and strangers, including the men of war, were all present at this event. This emphasises the need to bring everyone under our roof to where we worship, leaving none behind.
We need to renew our commitment to Christ constantly at the altar of consecration. We should make this a daily practice.
Whether we have just had a victory or suffered some losses, placing our lives upon the altar helps to remind us constantly that we belong to the Lord and keeps us focused to enjoy perpetual divine presence and victory in life.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: The secret of perpetual victory is to recommit your life to God daily.
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DCLM Daily Manna Sunday 21 July 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