DCLM Daily Manna 30 August 2025 Devotional by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — Peace In All Circumstances

TOPIC: Peace In All Circumstances (DCLM Daily Manna 30 August 2025)

KEY VERSE: “These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world” (John 16:33).

TEXT: John 16:29-33 (KJV)

29 His disciples said unto him, Lo, now speakest thou plainly, and speakest no proverb.

30 Now are we sure that thou knowest all things, and needest not that any man should ask thee: by this we believe that thou camest forth from God.

31 Jesus answered them, Do ye now believe?

32 Behold, the hour cometh, yea, is now come, that ye shall be scattered, every man to his own, and shall leave me alone: and yet I am not alone, because the Father is with me.

33 These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

DCLM Daily Manna For Today MESSAGE:

Epictetus said, “While the emperor may give peace from war on land and sea, he cannot give peace from passion, grief and envy. He cannot even give peace of heart, for which man yearns more than for outward peace.” Billy Graham added, “Christ alone can bring lasting peace – peace with God – peace among fellow humans and nations – and peace within our hearts.”

The disciples of Christ were puzzled and sorrowful as their Master talked about His imminent departure. Who will help, teach, or guide them in His absence? How will they cope with the persecution from the religious leaders? These and many other questions troubled them, and they needed answers. Jesus knew their concerns and reassured them during the upper room discourse. Their grief would only last a short while and end in joy. Moreover, the Holy Spirit would come to fill the void and solve the problems they envisaged after Christ’s departure. Although the disciples claimed they understood Christ’s message clearly, subsequent events showed they did not understand.

Like the early disciples, we are often bewildered by our mottled experiences as believers. We are perplexed by the troubles, temptations, persecutions, and seemingly unanswered prayers that upset our peace. But the Lord assures us that we are not alone in these challenges. He knows the problems; He is with us, making all the difference. The Lord began the discourse with “Let not your hearts be troubled” (John 14:1) and ended with “be of good cheer; I have overcome the world” (John 16:33). Remember also that at His birth, the angels sang peace on earth, and at the end of His earthly ministry, He gave perfect peace to His disciples. Jesus is the Prince of peace. His victory over Satan and his kingdom is the basis for our peace despite life difficulties.

Becoming a Christian does not absolve us of earthly troubles. Still, it confers on us the ability to navigate through them courageously. Therefore, regardless of any crisis you face, you can experience the peace of God in your heart and overcome it. This peace is rooted in your personal experience of Christ’s victory through His cross. It is peace that passes all understanding; peace that the world cannot take away.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
Peace is not necessarily the absence of trouble but God’s presence throughout the conflict.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR
Psalms 61-67

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.