DAILY MANNA 2026 DEVOTIONAL

DATE: SAT, AUG 15, 2026

TOPIC: 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).

READ: Habakkuk 3:1-2 (KJV)

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 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 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 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, 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

THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:
Job 22-25

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DAILY MANNA 2026 DEVOTIONAL

DATE: SUN, AUG 02, 2026

TOPIC: NOTHING WITHOUT HIM

KEY VERSE:
"I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing." - (John 15:5).

READ: John 15:1-5 (KJV)

MESSAGE:
Humanity has witnessed incredible feats over the centuries, especially in the fields of science and technology. While these developments have improved the standard of living across the world, it has equally fuelled or, at the most, reinforced atheistic and contemptuous dispositions of despisers of God. Some folks, indeed, think that God should completely stay away from the affairs of earthlings. They can boast of transgender surgery that changes sex identity at birth to something that God did not intend, all in an attempt to part ways with Him. Unknown to such warped minds, they are only trying to deform or alter what God has created. The effective way of parting ways with God would have been to create their own man or woman before meddling with their features, but not from the dust of the soil which He created. This is simply impossible!

Our Lord Jesus Christ was unequivocal about man's grave inability to exist or function without Him. Just as man and his habitat could not have come into existence without Him, so we would always lean on Him, not only for sustenance, but also for survival. We live at the pleasure of God. Our breath comes from Him. Nature, through its atmosphere, land, vegetation, oceans, and rivers, from which we draw what we consume in food, manufacturing, and industry, belongs to Him. The feeble man is humiliatingly overwhelmed by his Creator.

Thus helplessly exposed, man must not be arrogant or presumptuous because of any inventions, whose feats and contraptions are toys as they stand in contrast to the great galactic formations overlooking our planet. We must revere the One Who brought them forth. It's contemptuous to contemn Him by telling Him we have had enough of Him, and that we can take care of ourselves.

Everyone needs God and His unfailing love and laws more than ever before to deliver them from the trap and deadly consequences of sin. We need more of Christ's presence to dominate our souls, government structures, homes, schools, public places, and worship centres. We need His peace in a troubled world on the brink of collapse. We need Him also to usher us into the hereafter of eternal joy.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: Our attachment to Christ makes life become more meaningful and fulfilling

THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:
John 4-5

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DAILY MANNA 2026 DEVOTIONAL

DATE: FRI, JUL 31, 2026

TOPIC: PREPARATIONS FOR THE MASTER

KEY VERSE:
“And he sent Peter and John, saying, Go and prepare us the passover, that we may eat.” - (Luke 22:8).

READ: Luke 22:7-12 (KJV)

MESSAGE:
One of the most enduring and longest placed dining tables in the world is in the Taj Falaknuma Palace in Hyderabad, India. The palace was built by Nawab Viquar-ul-Umra, and it was completed in 1894. The dining table was crafted with the finest materials available at that time. It is 108 feet long and is designed to seat 101 guests. The table is part of the furniture still used today at the Taj Falaknuma Palace, which has been converted to a luxury hotel. It takes an uncommon table to entertain uncommon guests.

It was Passover time and for Jesus, it would be His last with His disciples. He wanted to celebrate it in an uncommon way. He instructed them to go and prepare a place for the feast, though, unknown to them, He had, by divine power, already put arrangements in place. Getting the work done well would take their willingness, faith in His word and implicit obedience to His instructions for them to make a success of their assignment. Jesus sent Peter and John on this special assignment and wonderfully enough, on this occasion, Peter did not ask questions. He went as instructed and found the words of Jesus true to the letter.

There is nothing on earth that can take our Lord by surprise. John says Jesus “needed not that any should testify of man: for he knew what was in man” (John 2:25). He knew the houses and spaces available for Him. He knew the locations and available “large rooms” furnished to receive Him. But He did not take chances by keeping the guests wondering when He would come. He sent an advance party to get all things ready.

The Lord Jesus is coming back again and He wants you to be ready for the marriage supper of the Lamb. He has gone to prepare a place for the elect and He wants us to be watchful and prepared for the glorious occasion. Peter and John did not hesitate to carry out His plan to get the table for the feast ready. He has great expectations that you will carry out His instructions. Will you let Him down?

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: The Christian that fails to prepare for the coming glory will have a sad story.

THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:
Philippians 1-4

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Then said Jesus unto them again, Verily, verily, I say unto you, I am the door of the sheep. 8 All that ever came before me are thieves and robbers: but the sheep did not hear them. 9 I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture. John 10:7-9

note: when you abide in christ Jesus through obedient to his word and doing his will, he protect you beyond your knowledge

DAILY MANNA 2026 DEVOTIONAL

DATE: THU, JUL 30, 2026

TOPIC: GLORIOUS RESTORATION

KEY VERSE:
"And I will bring Israel again to his habitation, and he shall feed on Carmel and Bashan, and his soul shall be satisfied upon mount Ephraim and Gilead." - (Jeremiah 50:19).

READ: Jeremiah 50:17-24 (KJV)

MESSAGE:
The story of Jeff, as published on the website of Changed Lives Archives, narrates the amazing account of redemption and restoration of a wandering child come home. He grew up in the church and drifted away from the faith after the sudden death of his father. He pursued a career in rock music, which led him into broken relationships and addiction. However, through the persistent prayers and support of his aunt, Jeff experienced a spiritual revival. He surrendered his life to Christ. The good news and God’s intervention must have accelerated his mother’s miraculous healing and recovery from cancer.

Stepping back into history, the children of Israel had been warned by God to ensure faithful obedience to His laws and complete separation from the contamination of the Gentile nations around them, as they were preparing to inherit the Promised Land. Unfortunately, they kept on disobeying God, and falling into rebellion and idolatry. Eventually, God expressed His divine displeasure after they had exhausted His long rope of love and overdrawn their cheque of mercy. Prophet Jeremiah warned them of the consequences of their disobedience to God and stiff-necked refusal to change their ways and return to the path of righteousness.

The pronouncement of judgment eventually took its proper course, and they went into captivity and suffered terribly in Babylon. The passage today, however, comes with a message of hope and comfort to the people of God. After the expiration of the period of their punishment, Jeremiah returned with a message of glorious restoration, refreshment and satisfaction in their land. Israel would have a second chance, after spending 70 years in exile.

This teaches us that no matter how far anyone has wandered away from God, the loving arms of the Lord are wide open to receive such if only the individual will retrace their steps like the prodigal son and return to God, the Father of mercy. Our loving Father in heaven is longing to receive as many as will seek His face. A new season of glorious restoration and refreshing starts now.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: The door of restoration opens the moment a lost soul repents.

THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:
Ephesians 4-6

1 Timothy 6:6 But godliness with contentment is great gain.
note: satisfaction is a choice of content through the knowledge of the reality of want and necessity.

DAILY MANNA 2026 DEVOTIONAL

DATE: WED, JUL 29, 2026

TOPIC: CHRISTIANITY’S ALL-TIME IMPACT

KEY VERSE:
“But if ye have respect to persons, ye commit sin, and are convinced of the law as transgressors.” - (James 2:9).

READ: James 2:1-9 (KJV)

MESSAGE:
Christianity and its adherents have indisputably been described as humanity’s revolutionary “pioneers for legal equality.” In his seminal study, Real Faith, the American evangelist Mark Driscoll writes: “Christians broke ground on the battle for…equality…The Bible from beginning to end describes God’s heart for the poor and commands His people to be generous (and respectful) toward those who possess little or nothing…Christianity does not allow us to equate net worth with self-worth.”

Apostle James’ inspired dictum on how not to treat the underclass in the Church or society is but a slice of the unequivocal stand of Christ on the matter. As He walked the streets during His ministry, the Lord never contemned the poor or wretched sinner because of their socioeconomic status. He was (still is) their Friend. He brought down all class distinctions and taught His disciples that His Father’s love extends to all humanity, beyond Jewry, religion or politics.

Great changes, movements and reforms over the generations, along with the emergence of landmark constitutions such as that of the United States in 1787, have a heavy and unmistakable infusion of the teachings of Christianity on the equality of all men and women. This attests to the inerrant position of our Lord that He brought a message meant to transform lives for a rancour-free relationship among men, and prepare us for a hereafter of harmonious experience.

The Lord does not expect Christians to wear a partisan or condescending outlook in our assembly or outside it. Christianity has given the world a “royal law” that disavows looking down on the deprived in order to please the rich. James says those who flout such a creed that has benefited humanity are “transgressors.” We do not only need to embrace the law wholeheartedly in the home and in our congregations, we also need to practise it in our workplaces. We must be doers of the Word.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: The ripple effects of the advent of Christ are ageless.

THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:
Ephesians 1-3

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DAILY MANNA 2026 DEVOTIONAL

DATE: MON, JUL 27, 2026

TOPIC: IT IS THEIR TIME

KEY VERSE:
“When I was daily with you in the temple, ye stretched forth no hands against me: but this is your hour, and the power of darkness.” - (Luke 22:53).

READ: Luke 22:52-54 (KJV)

MESSAGE:
The story was told of a university town, where a feared cult leader ran a gang. The gang terrorised students, extorting, bullying, and even injuring others. He was regarded as “untouchable,” and his group gained influence and notoriety. He lived large, dressed in designer clothes, and drove expensive cars. However, following a violent incident on campus that involved his group, a major investigation was launched by the authorities. The cult leader was arrested and expelled. His supporters disbanded and fled. Years later, while the students he terrorised built careers, he remained jobless, shunned, and miserable.

The cult leader had his time. So did the chief priests, captains of the temple, and elders who came to arrest and humiliate Jesus Christ. He told them, “…this is your hour, and the power of darkness.” As these malicious zealots exuded the euphoria of their “exploit” of capturing Jesus, as if He were a robber, He queried them, “Be ye come out, as against a thief, with swords and staves?” Their rude attitude was unnecessary and a mismatch with Christ’s peaceful disposition. They lacked the authority and courage to accost Christ all the time He ministered in the temple and everywhere; but why now? Christ could only rationalise their behaviour and reconcile Himself to it, considering it was their time. It was a time when the power of darkness was permitted to do its worst, which would eventually redound to God’s purpose — and to humanity’s redemption.

We often witness the “triumphing of the wicked,” where dubious individuals exploit the political space, misuse power, and afflict the righteous. We find people “prospering” in business by cutting corners and through corruption. People gain fame and fortune by adopting perverted lifestyles and performances. We live in a time when evil is called good, and good evil — all to the frustration of the righteous. There is even a rise in the active persecution of Christians around the world. But we should be comforted by the submission of our Lord: it is their time. Consider also that “the triumphing of the wicked is short…” (Job 20:5).

If you are a true follower of Christ, keep walking with Him. Do not be dismayed by the attitudes and actions of the worldly.

The temporary humiliation of Christ resulted in eternal honour and our redemption. Our present frustrations will soon result in permanent favour.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: Believer, benchmark not with unbelievers — they’re in a different race.

THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:
Exodus 37-38