DCLM Daily Manna 17 July 2025 Devotional by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — Prophetic Visions

TOPIC: Prophetic Visions (DCLM Daily Manna 17 July 2025)

KEY VERSE: “In the visions of God brought he me into the land of Israel, and set me upon a very high mountain, by which was as the frame of a city on the south” (Ezekiel 40:2).

TEXT: Ezekiel 40:1-19 (KJV)

1 In the five and twentieth year of our captivity, in the beginning of the year, in the tenth day of the month, in the fourteenth year after that the city was smitten, in the selfsame day the hand of the Lord was upon me, and brought me thither.

2 In the visions of God brought he me into the land of Israel, and set me upon a very high mountain, by which was as the frame of a city on the south.

3 And he brought me thither, and, behold, there was a man, whose appearance was like the appearance of brass, with a line of flax in his hand, and a measuring reed; and he stood in the gate.

4 And the man said unto me, Son of man, behold with thine eyes, and hear with thine ears, and set thine heart upon all that I shall shew thee; for to the intent that I might shew them unto thee art thou brought hither: declare all that thou seest to the house of Israel.

5 And behold a wall on the outside of the house round about, and in the man’s hand a measuring reed of six cubits long by the cubit and an hand breadth: so he measured the breadth of the building, one reed; and the height, one reed.

6 Then came he unto the gate which looketh toward the east, and went up the stairs thereof, and measured the threshold of the gate, which was one reed broad; and the other threshold of the gate, which was one reed broad.

7 And every little chamber was one reed long, and one reed broad; and between the little chambers were five cubits; and the threshold of the gate by the porch of the gate within was one reed.

8 He measured also the porch of the gate within, one reed.

9 Then measured he the porch of the gate, eight cubits; and the posts thereof, two cubits; and the porch of the gate was inward.

10 And the little chambers of the gate eastward were three on this side, and three on that side; they three were of one measure: and the posts had one measure on this side and on that side.

11 And he measured the breadth of the entry of the gate, ten cubits; and the length of the gate, thirteen cubits.

12 The space also before the little chambers was one cubit on this side, and the space was one cubit on that side: and the little chambers were six cubits on this side, and six cubits on that side.

13 He measured then the gate from the roof of one little chamber to the roof of another: the breadth was five and twenty cubits, door against door.

14 He made also posts of threescore cubits, even unto the post of the court round about the gate.

15 And from the face of the gate of the entrance unto the face of the porch of the inner gate were fifty cubits.

16 And there were narrow windows to the little chambers, and to their posts within the gate round about, and likewise to the arches: and windows were round about inward: and upon each post were palm trees.

17 Then brought he me into the outward court, and, lo, there were chambers, and a pavement made for the court round about: thirty chambers were upon the pavement.

18 And the pavement by the side of the gates over against the length of the gates was the lower pavement.

19 Then he measured the breadth from the forefront of the lower gate unto the forefront of the inner court without, an hundred cubits eastward and northward.

DCLM Daily Manna For Today MESSAGE:

Dreams and visions, as means of hearing from God, have always fascinated theologians, psychologists, and believers. As a rule, these revelations never contradict the written word of God. While visions are clearer and less common than dreams, both can involve glimpses of the future.

Ezekiel 40 highlights key aspects of prophetic visions, such as having a source, message, messenger, and audience. Visions also offer insight into the character of God and provide opportunities for personal and spiritual growth. Ultimately, dreams and visions serve as tools for individuals, the Church, and society to apply divine messages to their lives. God’s word is unwavering and reliable, ensuring guidance and truth in all forms of communication.

Prophet Ezekiel reveals in the first verse of our text that the source of the vision is the Lord, whose hand carried him to the top of a high mountain, the observatory post, in Jerusalem. Ezekiel was the messenger, and the audience was the house of Israel (Ezekiel 40:4). The message was God’s promise to rebuild Israel and the temple even when Israel was still in captivity. The message of hope reveals the nature and character of God: a God that tempers justice with mercy (Exodus 34:6-7, Isaiah 1:18). The meticulous details of the description of the temple show that God is a God of order, and is interested in every detail of our lives. The wall’s thickness reflects God’s interest in the protection and security of Israel and the Church (Matthew 16:18).

The Church and individuals can draw several lessons from this vision. Despite the trial or affliction you may have passed through, God has not abandoned you. While the vision of a glorious temple with many rooms should strengthen our faith and hope for heaven, the promised restoration of backslidden Israel is a wake-up call for backsliders to repent. In this age when people are chasing after dreams and visions, any dream or vision that contradicts the word of God should be rejected.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
True visions require action and passion to come to fruition.

THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR
1 Chronicles 16-20

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.