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DCLM Daily Manna Devotional – 27th May 2026 Topic: Jewels of His Crown
Text: Malachi 3:13-18 (KJV)
Key Verse: “And they shall be mine, saith the LORD of hosts, in that day when I make up my jewels; and I will spare them, as a man spareth his own son that serveth him.” (Malachi 3:17)
Devotional Message:
Throughout generations, a remnant has always been found even in the darkest era, and God notices and evidently blesses them.
Running through the Book of Malachi is a thread of conversations between the loving, longsuffering Elohim and a lawless lip-serving, egg-headed people. While God’s love would not let go a recalcitrant unrepentant nation that had experienced God’s mercy firsthand, the people would not let go what the Lord hates. God was engrossed in correcting, convicting and calling rebellious Israel to return, but they were engaged in plunging deeper into filth and the stench of sin and corruption.
The text shows the wholehearted word from the Lord sent to His halfhearted worshippers who delighted in living in denial and querying the rationale behind God’s rebuke.
The instruction is unmistakable: “Return, repent and accept my love with wholehearted obedience.” Today, as in the days of Malachi, many believers are also lukewarm in their faith. While they profess to serve and love God, they actually fix their focus and preference in life on themselves. And as they grapple with their self-inflicted challenges, they impugn God’s love and faithfulness in their hearts.
The Lord, however, does not change. He reaffirmed His promises to the faithful few saints in contrast to the sceptical majority. While the ungodly were uttering hard sayings, those who feared God remained bonded in a lateral relationship, defended God’s dealings, and encouraged one another to love and trust Him. They also had a vertical relationship, effected in their fellowship in the Spirit with God and obedience to His word.
In His omniscience, God knows and notes those who serve Him; He keeps their record in the book of remembrance.
Thought for the Day: God’s ultimate aim is to transform vilest offenders who repent into jewels of immeasurable value.
Bible in One Year: Amos 6-9
Commentary for DCLM Readers This devotional brings comfort and encouragement to sincere believers who remain faithful amid widespread lukewarmness and rebellion. God sees and values those who fear Him and speak often of Him. In a world where many question God’s faithfulness, the faithful remnant are precious to Him — they will be His special jewels on the day He makes up His treasured possession. This is a call to remain steadfast, encourage one another, and stay loyal to God even when it seems unpopular.
Heavenly Father, thank You for Your unfailing love and faithfulness. Help me to remain among the faithful remnant who fear You and speak often of You.
Deliver me from lukewarmness and self-centred Christianity. Let my life be pleasing to You always. Write my name in Your book of remembrance and make me one of Your precious jewels.
Strengthen all DCLM members to stand firm in these perilous times. Help us to encourage one another and remain loyal to You till the end.
In Jesus’ mighty name, Amen.
