DCLM Daily Manna 14 November 2025 Devotional by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — Assurance Of God’s Presence And Help

TOPIC: Assurance Of God’s Presence And Help (DCLM Daily Manna 14 November 2025)

KEY VERSE: “Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness” (Isaiah 41:10)

TEXT: Isaiah 41:8-16 (KJV)

8 But thou, Israel, art my servant, Jacob whom I have chosen, the seed of Abraham my friend.

9 Thou whom I have taken from the ends of the earth, and called thee from the chief men thereof, and said unto thee, Thou art my servant; I have chosen thee, and not cast thee away.

10 Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

11 Behold, all they that were incensed against thee shall be ashamed and confounded: they shall be as nothing; and they that strive with thee shall perish.

12 Thou shalt seek them, and shalt not find them, even them that contended with thee: they that war against thee shall be as nothing, and as a thing of nought.

13 For I the Lord thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not; I will help thee.

14 Fear not, thou worm Jacob, and ye men of Israel; I will help thee, saith the Lord, and thy redeemer, the Holy One of Israel.

15 Behold, I will make thee a new sharp threshing instrument having teeth: thou shalt thresh the mountains, and beat them small, and shalt make the hills as chaff.

16 Thou shalt fan them, and the wind shall carry them away, and the whirlwind shall scatter them: and thou shalt rejoice in the Lord, and shalt glory in the Holy One of Israel.

DCLM Daily Manna For Today MESSAGE:

During the ravaging COVID-19 pandemic, someone (Steven Croft) exclaimed: “Fear has been a feature of our journey through COVID-19: fear of the disease itself and its consequences; fear of death and dying; fear of the effects on our families.” But amidst myriad of dangers, God’s presence and promises assure us of victory.

Today’s text is God’s message to assure His people that they have no reason to fear because He is present with them. In contrast to the pagan nations, God says of Israel, “But thou, Israel, art my servant, Jacob whom I have chosen, the seed of Abraham, my friend.” Here, God reminds Israel of His unique relationship with them because of His covenant with Abraham, their father. He calls them His servants, and He says they are chosen. Thus, the blessings they enjoyed would not be due to their worthiness but because of God’s unmerited favour in choosing them for His own.

One distinctive feature of Isaiah’s prophecies is the use of contrasts. Many times, he compares the other nations that worshipped idols with Israel, which served the living God. Whereas the gods of the heathen were powerless and burdens to be carried by the worshippers, God presented Himself as the One who carried and protected His people in times of trouble.

In the New Testament, those who believe in Christ are qualified to partake in the Abrahamic blessings by faith (Galatians 3:13,14). The implication is that Christians can also enjoy the assurance of divine presence, protection, and power given to Israel in this passage. God’s presence and power will enable us to overcome all adversaries even though we appear weak and fragile like a worm. We will also be equipped to serve God in a new and hitherto unknown way. Being chosen in Christ, we are qualified to be partakers of the saints’ inheritance. What a comfort to know the Lord is with us all through our faith journey.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
You are not alone in your life journey.

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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.