DCLM Daily Manna 16 August 2025 Devotional by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — True Love

TOPIC: True Love (DCLM Daily Manna 16 August 2025)

KEY VERSE: “And this is love, that we walk after his commandments. This is the commandment, That, as ye have heard from the beginning, ye should walk in it” (2 John 1:6).

TEXT: 2 John 1:1-7 (KJV)

1 The elder unto the elect lady and her children, whom I love in the truth; and not I only, but also all they that have known the truth;

2 For the truth’s sake, which dwelleth in us, and shall be with us for ever.

3 Grace be with you, mercy, and peace, from God the Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of the Father, in truth and love.

4 I rejoiced greatly that I found of thy children walking in truth, as we have received a commandment from the Father.

5 And now I beseech thee, lady, not as though I wrote a new commandment unto thee, but that which we had from the beginning, that we love one another.

6 And this is love, that we walk after his commandments. This is the commandment, That, as ye have heard from the beginning, ye should walk in it.

7 For many deceivers are entered into the world, who confess not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh. This is a deceiver and an antichrist.

DCLM Daily Manna For Today MESSAGE:

Bits & Pieces, August 22, 1991, featured the story of a woman who sought counsel from Dr. George W. Crane, the psychologist. She confided that she hated her husband, and intended to divorce him. “I want to hurt him all I can,” she declared firmly. “Well, in that case,” said Dr. Crane, “I advise you to start showering him with compliments. When he thinks you love him devotedly, then start the divorce action. That is the way to hurt him.” Some months later the woman returned to report that all was going well. She had followed the suggested course. “Good,” said Dr. Crane. “Now’s the time to file for divorce.” “Divorce!” the woman said indignantly. “Never. I love my husband dearly!”

Grace helped the elect lady and her children to overcome hate and embrace love for God and fellow believers. John, the apostle, emphasises the importance of love rooted in truth within the Christian community. The passage highlights mutual love among believers and commitment to Christ’s truth. This love is not just sentimental but leads to spiritual growth and fellowship. John encourages obedience to God’s commandments, linking love for God with obedience that creates unity among believers.

In this passage, the Apostle warns against false teachers who distort the core beliefs of the faith and deny Christ’s incarnation. Many ideologies are competing for attention today, leading to deception and confusion. Believers are urged to stand firm in the truth of the gospel, despite cultural pressures and theological deviations. Christians are called to be peacemakers and ambassadors of reconciliation, showing the transformative power of Christ’s love in a world filled with discord and deception.

It is important for believers to always remember that they cannot claim to love God when their lives and actions run contrary to His commandments. Professing love for God by sinners is incongruent and impossible. Sincere and complete repentance from sin and consistency in our walk with Christ provides the basis for love for God. Our love for Him, the truth of His word, and total obedience to Him are inseparable.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
If you truly love God, you will wholly obey and stay with Him.

THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR
Job 16-20

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.