DCLM Daily Manna 12 November 2025 Devotional by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — Proper Response To Prophecy

TOPIC: Proper Response To Prophecy (DCLM Daily Manna 12 November 2025)

KEY VERSE: “And I prayed unto the LORD my God, and made my confession, and said, O Lord the great and dreadful God, keeping the covenant and mercy to them that love him, and to them that keep his commandments” (Daniel 9:4).

TEXT: Daniel 9:4-19 (KJV)

4 And I prayed unto the Lord my God, and made my confession, and said, O Lord, the great and dreadful God, keeping the covenant and mercy to them that love him, and to them that keep his commandments;

5 We have sinned, and have committed iniquity, and have done wickedly, and have rebelled, even by departing from thy precepts and from thy judgments:

6 Neither have we hearkened unto thy servants the prophets, which spake in thy name to our kings, our princes, and our fathers, and to all the people of the land.

7 O Lord, righteousness belongeth unto thee, but unto us confusion of faces, as at this day; to the men of Judah, and to the inhabitants of Jerusalem, and unto all Israel, that are near, and that are far off, through all the countries whither thou hast driven them, because of their trespass that they have trespassed against thee.

8 O Lord, to us belongeth confusion of face, to our kings, to our princes, and to our fathers, because we have sinned against thee.

9 To the Lord our God belong mercies and forgivenesses, though we have rebelled against him;

10 Neither have we obeyed the voice of the Lord our God, to walk in his laws, which he set before us by his servants the prophets.

11 Yea, all Israel have transgressed thy law, even by departing, that they might not obey thy voice; therefore the curse is poured upon us, and the oath that is written in the law of Moses the servant of God, because we have sinned against him.

12 And he hath confirmed his words, which he spake against us, and against our judges that judged us, by bringing upon us a great evil: for under the whole heaven hath not been done as hath been done upon Jerusalem.

13 As it is written in the law of Moses, all this evil is come upon us: yet made we not our prayer before the Lord our God, that we might turn from our iniquities, and understand thy truth.

14 Therefore hath the Lord watched upon the evil, and brought it upon us: for the Lord our God is righteous in all his works which he doeth: for we obeyed not his voice.

15 And now, O Lord our God, that hast brought thy people forth out of the land of Egypt with a mighty hand, and hast gotten thee renown, as at this day; we have sinned, we have done wickedly.

16 O Lord, according to all thy righteousness, I beseech thee, let thine anger and thy fury be turned away from thy city Jerusalem, thy holy mountain: because for our sins, and for the iniquities of our fathers, Jerusalem and thy people are become a reproach to all that are about us.

17 Now therefore, O our God, hear the prayer of thy servant, and his supplications, and cause thy face to shine upon thy sanctuary that is desolate, for the Lord’s sake.

18 O my God, incline thine ear, and hear; open thine eyes, and behold our desolations, and the city which is called by thy name: for we do not present our supplications before thee for our righteousnesses, but for thy great mercies.

19 O Lord, hear; O Lord, forgive; O Lord, hearken and do; defer not, for thine own sake, O my God: for thy city and thy people are called by thy name.

DCLM Daily Manna For Today MESSAGE:

The Bible’s prophetic passages elicit a range of reactions from readers. Some find them captivating and enlightening, while others find them perplexing and challenging to understand. And yet, some view them as a detailed guide for the future, while others see them as mere religious writings. For many, the question remains: ‘How do these prophetic passages affect me’?

Today’s passage describes Daniel’s prayer after he understood Jeremiah’s prophecy that Israel’s captivity would last seventy years. As the seventy years neared an end, Daniel began to pray for his nation, seeking God’s mercy. Much has been written about Daniel’s intercessory prayer, highlighting his humility, selflessness, sense of collective responsibility, deep reverence for God, and proper grasp of divine attributes. However, this prayer also, calls our attention to an often overlooked aspect: the appropriate response to biblical prophecies.

Jeremiah predicted Israel’s captivity and the defeat of Babylon. When the Persians conquered Babylon, Daniel’s response was that of repentance rather than celebration or negotiations for immediate release. He understood that spiritual restoration was necessary before physical return to their land. Daniel realised that simply returning to Judah without repenting from the sin that caused their captivity would be meaningless. He chose to focus on restoring a sound relationship with God first, recognising that God’s promise of restoring Israel would only be fulfilled if the people turned back to Him. Repentance was the key to true restoration and freedom.

Daniel’s perspective on living in captivity as a Jew revealed his understanding that God’s true desire for His people is freedom rather than servitude. He viewed exile as a shameful curse, causing confusion and desolation, attributing it all to sin. Unlike focusing on when they would return from captivity, Daniel prioritised addressing the root cause of their situation and their readiness to return. This challenges us to not just decipher prophecy but to engage in an introspective conversation with God, leading to repentance and a fervent rejection of sin. Daniel’s example serves as a powerful lesson for us today, emphasising the importance of responding to God’s message with introspection and a commitment to righteousness.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
Don’t just accumulate scriptural knowledge; let it move you to action.

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Deeper Life Daily Manna For Today 2025 was written by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi; is the founder and General Superintendent of the Deeper Life Bible Church situated at KM 42 on the busy Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Nigeria.