DCLM Daily Manna 8 December 2024 Devotional by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — Discard A Stained Garment

TOPIC: Discard A Stained Garment (DCLM Daily Manna 8 December 2024)

KEY VERSE: “Now Joshua was clothed with filthy garments, and stood before the angel” (Zechariah 3:3).

TEXT: Zechariah 3:3,4 (KJV)

3 Now Joshua was clothed with filthy garments, and stood before the angel.

4 And he answered and spake unto those that stood before him, saying, Take away the filthy garments from him. And unto him he said, Behold, I have caused thine iniquity to pass from thee, and I will clothe thee with change of raiment.

DCLM Daily Manna For Today MESSAGE:

John Cecil Rhodes, a South African statesman who served as Prime Minister of Cape Colony, invited a young man to dinner. The young man arrived by train and had to go directly to Rhodes’ house in his travel-stained clothes. To the young guest’s horror, he found a room full of people in full evening dress. Soon, Rhodes appeared, wearing an old suit. He had heard of the young man’s problem and wanted to spare him further embarrassment.

Prophet Zechariah saw a vision involving Joshua, the high priest, who stood in filthy garments before the angel. The situation was aggravated by Satan standing on the right hand of the high priest to resist him. Sensing the utter powerlessness of Joshua, the Lord commanded the angel to take the filthy garments away and directed that new clean clothes be given to him. This signifies the removal of the garments of iniquities from the high priest. And the new clothes symbolise his new status.

The high priest’s garments were given for beauty and glory. Filthy garments exemplify sin. The authority of God’s servants is removed once they are defiled and are not in good standing with God. The devil can easily resist such ministers whose garments are soiled and tarnished with iniquity. When this happens, the security of the flock is compromised.

We learn critical lessons from Joshua’s filthy garments. What garments are you wearing? Are they spotless? If not, plead with the Lord to change your garments instead of covering it up with such religious activities as prayer and fasting. The high calling of God cannot save an unholy man. Holiness is required by God if we are to make a meaningful impact in life and service.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
Your appearance sometimes determines your acceptance.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR
Isaiah 26-29