DCLM Daily Manna 29 April 2025 Devotional by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — Lessons From A Doomed City

TOPIC: Lessons From A Doomed City (DCLM Daily Manna 29 April 2025)

KEY VERSE: “And it shall come to pass in that day, that Tyre shall be forgotten seventy years, according to the days of one king: after the end of seventy years shall Tyre sing as an harlot” (Isaiah 23:15).

TEXT: Isaiah 23:1-8 (KJV)

1 The burden of Tyre. Howl, ye ships of Tarshish; for it is laid waste, so that there is no house, no entering in: from the land of Chittim it is revealed to them.

2 Be still, ye inhabitants of the isle; thou whom the merchants of Zidon, that pass over the sea, have replenished.

3 And by great waters the seed of Sihor, the harvest of the river, is her revenue; and she is a mart of nations.

4 Be thou ashamed, O Zidon: for the sea hath spoken, even the strength of the sea, saying, I travail not, nor bring forth children, neither do I nourish up young men, nor bring up virgins.

5 As at the report concerning Egypt, so shall they be sorely pained at the report of Tyre.

6 Pass ye over to Tarshish; howl, ye inhabitants of the isle.

7 Is this your joyous city, whose antiquity is of ancient days? her own feet shall carry her afar off to sojourn.

8 Who hath taken this counsel against Tyre, the crowning city, whose merchants are princes, whose traffickers are the honourable of the earth?

DCLM Daily Manna For Today MESSAGE:

Throughout human history, civilisations have risen and fallen due to war, epidemics, or natural disasters. This cycle of creation and destruction shapes the destiny of all, whether living or not. An example of a doomed city is Craco, Italy which was evacuated in 1963 due to safety concerns. Once a bustling city, it now lies in ruins and serves as a backdrop for movies and tourism. This illustrates the delicate balance between growth and decline in the course of history.

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Tyre was what historians call a city-state. Technically, it was a big city. However, they were independent in that they relied upon their own military for protection and their own resources for maintenance and sustenance, as explained in our text. God’s dealings with them serve as a reminder that He, the Ruler of the universe, is the Sovereign of all nations. If a nation persists in defying God despite repeated warnings, He has the power and will to bring it down. Throughout the 18 verses that presented this city’s regrettable postmortem, there is nothing good to write about it. It was described as a harlot whose iniquities overshadowed its otherwise beautiful scenery. Concerning its end, Isaiah prophesied that the city’s joy would be cut short.

Looking at our modern cities today, we see a sad parallel to the situation in Tyre. Our civilisation and progress have brought a feeling of self-reliance and independence from God. The moral and spiritual decline in our society is all too apparent. We see the killing of unborn babies justified by arguments about women’s rights. There’s also a concerning increase in violent crimes, child abuse, and exploitation through pornography.

Additionally, there is a growing acceptance of same-sex marriages and other unconventional lifestyles, along with a flood of explicit content in TV shows, movies, and literature. These issues are compounded by a lack of respect for authority, overpopulated correctional facilities, and a disturbing number of deaths from drug overdoses. The situation is deeply troubling.

We must pray for a moral and spiritual revival throughout the nations of the world. We should sound the alarm loud enough to wake up the consciousness of those who are spiritually asleep around us.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
Those who turn their backs on God’s word self-destruct.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR
Joshua 11-14

Deeper Life Daily Manna For Today 2025 was written by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi; is the founder and General Superintendent of the Deeper Life Bible Church situated at KM 42 on the busy Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Nigeria.