DCLM Daily Manna 6 June 2025 Devotional by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — The T & C Of Blessings

TOPIC: The T & C Of Blessings (DCLM Daily Manna 6 June 2025)

KEY VERSE: “Thus saith the Lord GOD; I will yet for this be enquired of by the house of Israel, to do it for them; I will increase them with men like a flock” (Ezekiel 36:37)

TEXT: Ezekiel 36:28-38 (KJV)

28 And ye shall dwell in the land that I gave to your fathers; and ye shall be my people, and I will be your God.

29 I will also save you from all your uncleannesses: and I will call for the corn, and will increase it, and lay no famine upon you.

30 And I will multiply the fruit of the tree, and the increase of the field, that ye shall receive no more reproach of famine among the heathen.

31 Then shall ye remember your own evil ways, and your doings that were not good, and shall lothe yourselves in your own sight for your iniquities and for your abominations.

32 Not for your sakes do I this, saith the Lord God, be it known unto you: be ashamed and confounded for your own ways, O house of Israel.

33 Thus saith the Lord God; In the day that I shall have cleansed you from all your iniquities I will also cause you to dwell in the cities, and the wastes shall be builded.

34 And the desolate land shall be tilled, whereas it lay desolate in the sight of all that passed by.

35 And they shall say, This land that was desolate is become like the garden of Eden; and the waste and desolate and ruined cities are become fenced, and are inhabited.

36 Then the heathen that are left round about you shall know that I the Lord build the ruined places, and plant that that was desolate: I the Lord have spoken it, and I will do it.

37 Thus saith the Lord God; I will yet for this be enquired of by the house of Israel, to do it for them; I will increase them with men like a flock.

38 As the holy flock, as the flock of Jerusalem in her solemn feasts; so shall the waste cities be filled with flocks of men: and they shall know that I am the Lord.

DCLM Daily Manna For Today MESSAGE:

When you see the statement, “Terms and conditions apply” in a sales promotion, advertisement or other messages that make an offer of certain benefits, what do you make of it? The statement means that you cannot enjoy the benefit(s) offered without accepting the terms and conditions spelled out by the advertiser. You are required to enter into a sort of contract with the person making the offer.

Similarly, when God makes promises, most times, those promises come with terms and conditions (T&C). We see this play out in today’s text. God, through Prophet Ezekiel, assured the exiled Jews of a gracious restoration, not only to their land but also to favour and cordial relationship with Him. Ezekiel chapter 36 is filled with God’s “I wills” eight of which are found in today’s text alone. These delightsome promises cover a long range of areas that meant so much to them. For instance, He promised to be their God, cleanse them, restore them to their rightful possessions, and give them a bumper harvest. He sealed the promise by saying, “I the LORD have spoken it, and I will do it.” Here is the T&C of these promises: “I will yet for this be enquired of by the house of Israel, to do it for them.”

Many Christians are content to read the promises of God in the Bible and hope that the promises will automatically be fulfilled in their lives. It is true that God honours His word and will liberally give out blessings, especially to those who are in good standing with Him. However, as a general principle, He expects us to pray to “draw down” the blessings.

It is a general testimony of the Scripture that those who earnestly seek the Lord will find Him. Our Lord Jesus Christ made it clear, “For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened” (Matthew 7:8). Whatever you desire from God today – salvation, sanctification, the Spirit’s in-filling, provision, healing, protection… you need to pray. Prayer is an acknowledgment of our dependence on God and the expression of our faith in His faithfulness. And He delights in it.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
Your attitude of prayer reflects what God means to you.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR
2 Samuel 3-5

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.