DCLM Daily Manna 17 February 2025 Devotional by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — The Knowledge Of His Will

TOPIC: The Knowledge Of His Will (DCLM Daily Manna 17 February 2025)

KEY VERSE: “For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding” (Colossians 1:9).

TEXT: Colossians 1:9-13 (KJV)

9 For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding;

10 That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God;

11 Strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness;

12 Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light:

13 Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son:

DCLM Daily Manna For Today MESSAGE:

William Gurnall, an English author and clergyman of the 17th century, wrote: “Blind zeal is soon put to a shameful retreat, while holy resolution, built on fast principles, lifts up its head like a rock in the midst of the waves.” Gurnall’s observation highlights the importance of focusing our Christian devotion within the circle of God’s will. To do this, the knowledge of God’s will is crucial, otherwise, we run the risk of parading a blind zeal which leads to foolishness and fruitlessness.

This fact is buttressed in the content of the prayers of Apostle Paul and his fellow ministers for the church in Colosse. They had learned from Epaphroditus about the buoyant spiritual state of the church and were filled with gratitude to God for it. This prompted them to desire and constantly pray that the Colossian brethren would be filled with the knowledge of and will of God. No greater blessing is desirable for a Christian pilgrim than to be filled with the knowledge of divine things and be guided by the Spirit of truth. This is what enables us to walk worthily and fruitfully as Christians.

The apostolic desire and prayer expressed in today’s text, unfortunately, contrasts with the aspirations and focus of many professing gospel ministers and Christian believers. Material and other personal gratifications have become the real issues of concern. No wonder there is so much spiritual ignorance and drifting from the will of God even among Christians. This ignorance has led many to resort to carnal, and worldly approaches in the service of God, which in turn, produces futility and divine rejection.

We receive the knowledge of God’s will from His word (the Scriptures) and the illumination cast on it by the Holy Spirit. It is not enough to possess and read the Bible. We must also desire and seek to be “filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding.” It is of great advantage to be exposed to a clear and comprehensive teaching of God’s word that ensures that our choices, decisions, walks, and devotions conform with the dignity of the gospel and our profession.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
No steering can redeem a zeal driven by ignorance and headed in the wrong direction.

THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR
Luke 3-4