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DCLM Daily Manna – Quest for Revival
KEY VERSE
“O LORD, I have heard thy speech, and was afraid: O LORD, revive thy work in the midst of the years, in the midst of the years make known; in wrath remember mercy” (Habakkuk 3:2).
Bible Reading:
Habakkuk 3:1-6 (KJV)
1 A prayer of Habakkuk the prophet upon Shigionoth.
2 O LORD, I have heard thy speech, and was afraid: O LORD, revive thy work in the midst of the years, in the midst of the years make known; in wrath remember mercy.
3 God came from Teman, and the Holy One from mount Paran. Selah. His glory covered the heavens, and the earth was full of his praise.
4 And his brightness was as the light; he had horns coming out of his hand: and there was the hiding of his power.
5 Before him went the pestilence, and burning coals went forth at his feet.
6 He stood, and measured the earth: he beheld, and drove asunder the nations; and the everlasting mountains were scattered, the perpetual hills did bow: his ways are everlasting.
MESSAGE
Reviewing the history of revivals in Christendom, English author and theologian, Os Guinness, states that these spontaneous supernatural acts occur during turbulent times. Examining the periods of the Christian Reformation, Revival, and Renaissance, he concludes that the darkest hour is often just before the dawn. Consequently, we should always be people of hope and prayer rather than gloom and defeatism. God can turn the situation around in a moment.
The cleric took lessons from the experience of Habakkuk, the prophet who was struck with terror on learning from the Lord that the land of Judah would be attacked by the fierce Chaldean troops from Babylon. Already disturbed by the iniquities of injustice and impunity around him, on which he expected the Lord to act, Habakkuk was now informed that more disquietude was on the way. The prophet was made to understand that even the Chaldeans, who were to be used as an instrument of punishment, were themselves to face the wrath of God for their wickedness. His anxiety was relieved when he realised that the God of mercy he served was at the point of reviving His people in the process. He went on to intercede for precisely that.
With humanity now also traumatised by sporadic assaults coming through technological inventions like Artificial Intelligence (AI), wars, insecurity, dysfunctional governance, threats of nuclear conflagration, there are fears that man is on the brink, looking into the bottomless abyss. Really? Not so. The Christian is challenged, rather, like Habakkuk, to plead for revival amid the turmoil. It is the hour to ask for an unprecedented move of God’s Spirit in the world, an event that should usher multitudes to repentance and turning to Christ for succour in trying times.
The Lord’s second coming is imminent, going by the signs we are witnessing. It is a timely call for vigilant heaven-seeking Christians to strengthen their commitment to holiness, evangelism, study of God’s word, fellowship, and acts of kindness. We shouldn’t be despondent as we observe the events that signal the end-time; instead, we should discern revival on the horizon.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
Current global upheavals are not for our anxiety, but for our action
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR
Job 22-25
COMMENTARY
1. Revival Often Comes in Dark Times – History shows that the darkest hours often precede the greatest moves of God. The Reformation, revival movements, and spiritual awakenings occurred during turbulent times. Instead of despair, believers should see global crises as opportunities for divine intervention.
2. Habakkuk’s Example of Hope – The prophet was troubled by injustice and the coming judgment. Yet he did not give in to despair. He prayed for revival, interceding for God to “revive His work in the midst of the years.” He saw God’s judgment as a backdrop for mercy and restoration.
3. Current Global Upheavals as a Call to Action – The devotional challenges believers not to be paralyzed by fear but to respond with action. Technological advancements, wars, and insecurity are not reasons for anxiety but calls for prayer and revival. The church must rise to intercede.
4. Imminence of Christ’s Return – The signs of the times point to the soon return of Christ. This should lead believers to greater commitment to holiness, evangelism, Bible study, fellowship, and kindness. Instead of being distracted by fear, we must be focused on Kingdom priorities.
5. The DCLM Ministry’s Call to Revival – The Deeper Christian Life Ministry emphasizes the need for personal and corporate revival. Pastor Kumuyi teaches that believers must be people of hope and prayer, always seeking God’s intervention. The Daily Manna devotional calls readers to intercede for revival in their own lives, families, and communities.
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 seeking revival.
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 pray for revival and to live with hope.
Prayer Reflection
Lord, revive Your work in my life, in my family, and in the church. In the midst of global turmoil, help me to be a person of hope and prayer. Turn the darkest hours into opportunities for Your Spirit to move. I ask for an unprecedented move of God in these last days. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
