DCLM Daily Manna 25th July 2021 – Becoming Great; written by Pastor W.F Kumuyi
DCLM DAILY MANNA FOR SUNDAY 25 JULY 2021
TOPIC: BECOMING GREAT
TEXT: Matthew 18:1-14
KEY VERSE: “Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven.” – (Matthew 18:4)
DCLM Daily Manna 25th July 2021 Today’s Outline:
There is a prevailing principle under heaven, which suggests pulling everyone down in order to get to the top. This principle has been practiced by most despots of the world. We have had kings and even politicians ensuring that all those who pose a threat to their reign are completely crushed without a show of mercy. Even in the field of Marketing, we find this principle at play. There is always the attempt to run down and discredit all competing and rival products in order to gain ascendency and enjoy the monopoly of the market.
The teachings of Christ run contrary to this principle! From the text, His disciples had asked Him what it will take to become the greatest. Instead of teaching them the principle of self-assertion through strife and bitter rivalry and competition, Jesus taught them the principle of humility and self-abasement. To become the greatest, you must humble yourself as a little child. For Jesus, the way up, is down!
- DCLM Daily Manna for Sunday 25 July 2021
Many Christians seem to have forgotten this timeless and well proven principle of Christ. This, however, has led to different forms of politicking and the attempt to outshine others in the various sections or departments of the church. These, so-called Christians, go about singing the praises of their personal achievements to be recognised above others. They fail to understand that by so doing, they are personally activating the self-destruct mode for themselves.
This is because they are soon going to come down crashing and broken into many irreparable pieces! Let us follow the teachings and example of our Lord Jesus Christ. Though He is the greatest, He became the servant to all. If we want to be truly great and enlisted in God’s kingdom, our humility must be as that of an innocent child.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: Humility is the path that leads to true greatness in God’s kingdom.
THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: 2 Chronicles 22-25
Thank you for reading Today’s DCLM Daily Manna 25th July 2021 – Becoming Great. God bless you!
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