DCLM Daily Manna 16 December 2025 Devotional by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — Relentless Seekers

TOPIC: Relentless Seekers (DCLM Daily Manna 16 December 2025)

KEY VERSE: “And he ran before, and climbed up into a sycomore tree to see him: for he was to pass that way” (Luke 19:4).

TEXT: Luke 19:1-10 (KJV)

1 And Jesus entered and passed through Jericho.

2 And, behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus, which was the chief among the publicans, and he was rich.

3 And he sought to see Jesus who he was; and could not for the press, because he was little of stature.

4 And he ran before, and climbed up into a sycomore tree to see him: for he was to pass that way.

5 And when Jesus came to the place, he looked up, and saw him, and said unto him, Zacchaeus, make haste, and come down; for to day I must abide at thy house.

6 And he made haste, and came down, and received him joyfully.

7 And when they saw it, they all murmured, saying, That he was gone to be guest with a man that is a sinner.

8 And Zacchaeus stood, and said unto the Lord: Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor; and if I have taken any thing from any man by false accusation, I restore him fourfold.

9 And Jesus said unto him, This day is salvation come to this house, forsomuch as he also is a son of Abraham.

10 For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost.

DCLM Daily Manna For Today MESSAGE:

Among the few celebrated personalities in history who converted to Christianity was Constantine the Great. He later became the Roman Emperor from 306 to 337CE. His acceptance of Christ was dramatic, reportedly motivated in part by a vision he experienced during a battle in Rome in 312CE. He then went ahead to Christianize the entire Empire. He sought to prove that his encounter with Christ that gave him salvation was real.

In the annals of Bible narratives, Zacchaeus was another famous character who, against all odds, earnestly sought and met the Lord. Challenged by his small frame and the throng that usually followed our Lord, Zacchaeus resorted to an unusual ploy to catch a glimpse of the Saviour as He passed through Jericho. He took a vantage position atop a tree. Although he was disdained by the Jews as a tax collector, “a man that is a sinner,” the Lord noticed his genuine thirst for pardon and salvation and granted his wish. It is not in Christ’s character to reject transgressors who sincerely approach Him for forgiveness and deliverance from the power of the devil and the sin that has taken them captive. He came to seek such lost people. Their status in society is of scant consideration, as long as they humbly admit their wrongdoings and forsake them and acknowledge the lordship of Jesus, as Zacchaeus did.

Those who have not obtained and savoured the Mercy of Christ through the new birth encounter or have backslidden, can learn from Zacchaeus. They should not be deterred by the aspersions their neighbours, schoolmates, colleagues and kinsmen are casting on them. Nor should they be discouraged by physical disabilities or socioeconomic restraints to stay away from the One who has declared that He is their Friend. He is not human beings who are influenced by social media gossip. He knows all men and women intimately and does not need tell tale reports on anyone.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
Christ is willing to lovingly accept souls longing for Him.

THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR
Habakkuk 1-3

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.