DCLM Daily Manna 26 April 2025 Devotional by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — The Day Is Coming!

TOPIC: The Day Is Coming! (DCLM Daily Manna 26 April 2025)

KEY VERSE: “Behold, the day of the LORD cometh, cruel both with wrath and fierce anger, to lay the land desolate: and he shall destroy the sinners thereof out of it” (Isaiah 13:9).

TEXT: Isaiah 13:1-12 (KJV)

1 The burden of Babylon, which Isaiah the son of Amoz did see.

2 Lift ye up a banner upon the high mountain, exalt the voice unto them, shake the hand, that they may go into the gates of the nobles.

3 I have commanded my sanctified ones, I have also called my mighty ones for mine anger, even them that rejoice in my highness.

4 The noise of a multitude in the mountains, like as of a great people; a tumultuous noise of the kingdoms of nations gathered together: the Lord of hosts mustereth the host of the battle.

5 They come from a far country, from the end of heaven, even the Lord, and the weapons of his indignation, to destroy the whole land.

6 Howl ye; for the day of the Lord is at hand; it shall come as a destruction from the Almighty.

7 Therefore shall all hands be faint, and every man’s heart shall melt:

8 And they shall be afraid: pangs and sorrows shall take hold of them; they shall be in pain as a woman that travaileth: they shall be amazed one at another; their faces shall be as flames.

9 Behold, the day of the Lord cometh, cruel both with wrath and fierce anger, to lay the land desolate: and he shall destroy the sinners thereof out of it.

10 For the stars of heaven and the constellations thereof shall not give their light: the sun shall be darkened in his going forth, and the moon shall not cause her light to shine.

11 And I will punish the world for their evil, and the wicked for their iniquity; and I will cause the arrogancy of the proud to cease, and will lay low the haughtiness of the terrible.

12 I will make a man more precious than fine gold; even a man than the golden wedge of Ophir.

DCLM Daily Manna For Today MESSAGE:

Warnings are given so that people can escape impending danger. With the help of technology, nations have developed systems that can predict and give warnings about natural disasters such as hurricanes, earthquakes, tsunamis, bushfires, and so on. Most warnings are given well before time to allow people to evacuate the area and escape looming disaster. However, while some people take steps to protect themselves from the coming danger, others ignore it and take chances. In the end, disaster hits, and many people are harmed.

Today’s passage gives a warning about the coming of the Day of the Lord. This prophetic warning of Isaiah was particularly given as he predicted the eventual fall of Babylon. Interestingly, this prophecy was given when the Babylonian Empire had not yet become recognised as a major world power. It was not fulfilled until after about 200 years. The prophecy speaks about the coming day of the Lord, which will bring about God’s judgment upon the nations of the world.

Like many other prophecies of the Bible, this prophecy has double applications: the immediate application and the future, universal reference. While this prophecy concerning the day of the Lord on Babylon became fulfilled around 539 BC when the Babylonian Empire was destroyed, the future fulfilment, which speaks of the final day of judgment upon the whole world, is still being awaited. Though it may seem long in coming, there is no doubt it will happen.

The present time can be seen as “the day of man” – the day of the reign of sin, abominations, wickedness, and all forms of impunity. The day of the Lord is coming which will end the sinful days of man. It is the day that the Lord will judge and punish all sins. Undoubtedly, this day is fast approaching as we see the signs everywhere. Therefore, as Christians, the challenge for us is preparing ourselves for this coming day by living consistently in righteousness and holiness. We also need to continue to sound the alarm as loud as possible so that our sinful neighbours can be awakened from their stupor and prepare to escape the wrath of that day.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
God’s longsuffering towards sinners considers how long they will suffer if they persist!

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR
Joshua 1-4

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.