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DCLM Daily Manna – Place of Safety
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
KEY VERSE
“The LORD is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him” (Nahum 1:7).
Bible Reading:
Nahum 1:7-15 (KJV)
7 The LORD is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him.
8 But with an overrunning flood he will make an utter end of the place thereof, and darkness shall pursue his enemies.
9 What do ye imagine against the LORD? he will make an utter end: affliction shall not rise up the second time.
10 For while they be folden together as thorns, and while they are drunken as drunkards, they shall be devoured as stubble fully dry.
11 There is one come out of thee, that imagineth evil against the LORD, a wicked counsellor.
12 Thus saith the LORD; Though they be quiet, and likewise many, yet thus shall they be cut down, when he shall pass through. Though I have afflicted thee, I will afflict thee no more.
13 For now will I break his yoke from off thee, and will burst thy bonds in sunder.
14 And the LORD hath given a commandment concerning thee, that no more of thy name be sown: out of the house of thy gods will I cut off the graven image and the molten image: I will make thy grave; for thou art vile.
15 Behold upon the mountains the feet of him that bringeth good tidings, that publisheth peace! O Judah, keep thy solemn feasts, perform thy vows: for the wicked shall no more pass through thee; he is utterly cut off.
MESSAGE
During the September 11, 2001, attacks, as chaos unfolded in New York City, emergency responders guided people to safety in underground shelters and secure locations. Many who found refuge survived while others who had nowhere to run perished. Again, Japan experienced a massive earthquake and tsunami in 2011. Cities were submerged and thousands lost their lives. Amid the chaos, one of the most secure places was the high ground where people fled for safety. Those who reached the strongholds survived while those who hesitated were swept away.
In moments of disaster, a place of safety makes the difference between life and death. Life is full of storms – uncertainties, persecutions, bereavements, failures, tragedies, betrayals, and trials. The question is, where do you run when trouble comes? Our key verse declares, “The LORD is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him.” God is good and He knows those who trust in Him. He is not distant or indifferent. He is a personal refuge for those who seek Him through Jesus Christ.
Our passage, a prophetic utterance, was originally a warning to Nineveh and a comfort to Judah. While the world around them was unstable, God remained their stronghold. The Assyrians had caused terror, but they were not in control. God was. This is the truth for all generations. Today’s world is replete with wars, economic instability, and personal struggles. Many put their trust in their political connections, wealth, governments, or their strength, but these fail. Jesus alone offers an unshaken platform and pillar in all situations.
Where do you run when the unexpected happens? Some turn to alcohol, drugs, secret cults, or human relationships for comfort. However, true security is found only in Jesus Christ. A stronghold is not a temporary shelter or fleeting source of comfort. It is a fortress built to withstand any attack. Jesus is not just a hiding place. He is the ultimate Source of security. Whatever storm you are facing, Jesus is your stronghold. The waves may rise but His foundation never shakes. Trust Him, and you will never be swept away.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
There is no safer hiding place from the storms of life than in Jesus
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR
Leviticus 1-4
COMMENTARY
1. The Certainty of Storms – Life is filled with storms: uncertainties, persecutions, bereavements, failures, tragedies, betrayals, and trials. No one is exempt from trouble. The question is not whether storms will come, but where we will run when they do. The wise person prepares by knowing where true safety is found.
2. God Is a Stronghold – Nahum declares that God is “a strong hold in the day of trouble.” This is not a temporary shelter but a fortress that can withstand any attack. A stronghold is built to endure. God’s protection is not a fleeting comfort but a permanent refuge for those who trust in Him.
3. God Knows Those Who Trust Him – The text says, “He knoweth them that trust in him.” This is a deeply personal truth. God is not distant or indifferent. He is intimately aware of those who put their confidence in Him. He does not forget His children in their time of need.
4. The Failure of Earthly Refuges – Many put their trust in political connections, wealth, governments, or human strength. The devotional warns that these will fail. They are like sinking sand. Only Jesus offers an unshaken foundation. He is the ultimate Source of security.
5. The DCLM Ministry’s Call to Trust in God – The Deeper Christian Life Ministry emphasizes that true security is found only in God. Pastor Kumuyi teaches that believers must not rely on worldly systems but on the Lord who never fails. The Daily Manna devotional calls readers to run to Jesus as their stronghold in every storm.
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 trusting in God as the ultimate place of safety.
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 find their refuge in God alone.
Prayer Reflection
Lord, thank You for being my stronghold in times of trouble. I confess that I have sometimes run to other sources of comfort instead of You. Forgive me and help me to trust You fully. When storms come, may I find my refuge in You alone. You are my unshaken foundation. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
