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DCLM Daily Manna – Jesus: The Lord over All
KEY VERSE
“Now when the sun was setting, all they that had any sick with diverse diseases brought them unto him; and he laid his hands on every one of them, and healed them” (Luke 4:40).
Bible Reading:
Luke 4:33-44 (KJV)
33 And in the synagogue there was a man, which had a spirit of an unclean devil, and cried out with a loud voice,
34 Saying, Let us alone; what have we to do with thee, thou Jesus of Nazareth? art thou come to destroy us? I know thee who thou art; the Holy One of God.
35 And Jesus rebuked him, saying, Hold thy peace, and come out of him. And when the devil had thrown him in the midst, he came out of him, and hurt him not.
36 And they were all amazed, and spake among themselves, saying, What a word is this! for with authority and power he commandeth the unclean spirits, and they come out.
37 And the fame of him went out into every place of the country round about.
38 And he arose out of the synagogue, and entered into Simon’s house. And Simon’s wife’s mother was taken with a great fever; and they besought him for her.
39 And he stood over her, and rebuked the fever; and it left her: and immediately she arose and ministered unto them.
40 Now when the sun was setting, all they that had any sick with divers diseases brought them unto him; and he laid his hands on every one of them, and healed them.
41 And devils also came out of many, crying out, and saying, Thou art Christ the Son of God. And he rebuking them suffered them not to speak: for they knew that he was Christ.
42 And when it was day, he departed and went into a desert place: and the people sought him, and came unto him, and stayed him, that he should not depart from them.
43 And he said unto them, I must preach the kingdom of God to other cities also: for therefore am I sent.
44 And he preached in the synagogues of Galilee.
MESSAGE
The Greek word for “Lord” translates to Adonai in Hebrew. In modern parlance, it means “supreme Lord”, an incommunicable name of God, and the substitute for Jehovah, a name the Jews would not pronounce. It is in this sense that Christ is ‘the Lord, the Lord of lords, the Lord God’. Lord, in the sense in which God alone can be Lord speaks of His dominion over all things. Christ validates this in Capernaum.
Stepping out of Nazareth with defiance, Christ came into Capernaum with singleness of mind to pursue his tripartite ministry of teaching, healing and preaching. In the synagogue, on the Sabbath day, Christ stood tall as the Conqueror of sin, sickness and Satan; the Controller of demons and fallen angels and of course a compassionate consummate Saviour who speaks peace and hope to humanity.
In His towering yet meek posture, power meets with pity and that resulted in a stream of miracles, which confirmed His divinity. He stood as the Lord over all. The tone of authority and sternness rested fully in Him. He has pity on the convicted who sincerely seeks redemption and with the same breath turns to unclean, defiling spirits with a poignantly severe countenance. Even the acknowledgement of His divinity as “The Holy One of God”, or “Jesus of Nazareth”, or “Christ the Son of God” were not dignified with any form of approval. He will not have His name soiled by such lips.
Significantly, for you as a Christian pilgrim today, Christ’s ministry in Capernaum is a model on which authentic ministries and ministrations must be built. First, since Jesus placed an uncommon emphasis on the preaching of the word, so must you do today and so walk in His steps. It is the word that converts sinners, edifies saints and wings the power that heals, delivers and liberates from satanic yokes. Secondly, since Jesus unswervingly devoted Himself to His mission to preach the Kingdom of God (Luke 4:43,44), so must every Christian who is a beneficiary of the atonement at Calvary. Thirdly, just as Jesus resisted every distraction from His central calling, so must you also remain undistracted by the miracles, signs and wonders of the day. The Great Commission coupled with holiness of life must tower over and above every other concern, legitimate or otherwise. Finally, the agency of miracles then and now remains the same. It is always the spoken word, NOT water, oil, candle or garments, gymnastics or any hocus-pocus. Cling to Christ model and He will be Lord over all in your life, family and ministry.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
Jesus Christ is valued above all and He is Lord over all
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR
John 6-7
COMMENTARY
1. Christ’s Supreme Authority – The devotional establishes that Jesus is Lord in the highest sense—Adonai, the supreme Lord who has dominion over all things. His ministry in Capernaum demonstrated His authority over sin, sickness, demons, and all creation. He is not merely a teacher or prophet; He is God incarnate.
2. Power and Pity Combined – Jesus displayed both power and compassion. He healed every sick person brought to Him and delivered those oppressed by demons. His miracles were not for show but were expressions of His divine nature and His love for humanity. This combination of power and pity is the hallmark of authentic ministry.
3. The Priority of Preaching – Jesus’ primary mission was to preach the Kingdom of God. He resisted distractions—even the crowds seeking miracles—to fulfill His calling. This teaches us that while signs and wonders follow the Word, they must not overshadow the preaching of the gospel.
4. The Model for Authentic Ministry – The devotional outlines a fourfold model from Christ’s ministry:
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Uncommon emphasis on preaching the Word
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Unswerving devotion to the Great Commission
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Resistance to distractions from the central calling
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Reliance on the spoken word—not objects or rituals—for miracles
5. The DCLM Ministry’s Commitment to the Word – The Deeper Christian Life Ministry emphasizes the preaching of God’s Word as the primary means of conversion, edification, and liberation. Pastor Kumuyi teaches that miracles are the result of faith in the spoken Word, not objects or human effort. The Daily Manna devotional calls readers to cling to the Christ-centered model of ministry.
About DCLM and Daily Manna
The Deeper Christian Life Ministry (DCLM) was founded in 1973 by Pastor Dr. W.F. Kumuyi. From a small Bible study of 15 students in Lagos, it has grown into a global ministry with churches across Nigeria, Africa, and beyond. The ministry emphasizes holiness, prayer, Bible study, and the preaching of God’s Word as the foundation of all ministry.
DCLM Daily Manna is a daily devotional written by Pastor Kumuyi. Each edition provides Scripture reading, exposition, and practical application to guide believers in their daily walk with God. The devotional consistently calls readers to follow Christ’s example in ministry and life.
Prayer Reflection
Lord Jesus, I acknowledge You as Lord over all—over sin, sickness, demons, and every circumstance. Help me to follow Your model of ministry: preaching Your Word, staying focused on the Great Commission, and resisting distractions. May I rely only on the power of Your spoken Word. Be Lord over my life, family, and ministry. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
