Today’s DCLM Daily Manna 23 August 2024 Devotional by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi is True Repentance
DATE: Friday, 23rd August 2024
TOPIC: True Repentance
KEY VERSE
“Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.”
Acts 2:38
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TEXT: Acts 2:37-42 (KJV)
37 Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do?
38 Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
39 For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call.
40 And with many other words did he testify and exhort, saying, Save yourselves from this untoward generation.
41 Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls.
42 And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.
DCLM Daily Manna for Today 23 August 2024 MESSAGE
A class teacher was recruited to train prison inmates and help them complete their secondary education while still serving their terms. One rule of the school was that no student was allowed to sleep during class hours. One of the students fell deeply asleep and the teacher tapped him by the shoulders.
The boy was enraged and threatened the teacher. As a punishment, he was kept in isolation for one month. On being released, the boy apologised to the teacher. One month in isolation had softened him. He was like those Peter was addressing in our text today.
Filled with the Holy Spirit, Peter delivered an impromptu sermon to the people who witnessed the Spirit’s manifestation in the apostles and about three thousand of his hearers “received the word… and were added unto the church”. Their repentance and salvation were genuine as they continued steadfastly in the doctrine of Christ and fellowship with the brethren.
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Today’s assemblies are dotted with professed members and leaders with no genuine repentance and salvation experience. Yet, the Lord demands a complete, permanent renunciation of sin.
Expressing regret, mere remorse and turning a new leaf does not translate to true repentance. They are mere states of the mind that neither imply true repentance nor godliness. What is required is godly sorrow and faith in Christ’s provision for your salvation.
Professing believers must have genuinely repented, forsaken their sins, and be born again. This is what makes one a Christian. Anything else will be a substitute that is displeasing to God. Hypocrisy will only earn you condemnation if you continue to reject true salvation made available through Christ’s atoning sacrifice.
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Jesus Trends Salvation Prayer
Heavenly Father,
I come to You in humility and repentance, acknowledging my sins and my need for Your grace. Lord Jesus, I believe You are the Son of God, who died for my sins and rose again to give me eternal life. I confess You as my Savior and Lord.
Forgive me, cleanse me with Your precious blood, and fill me with Your Holy Spirit. I turn away from my sinful ways and open my heart to You. Take control of my life and guide me in Your truth.
If you joined in that life-changing prayer, congratulations! We are happy that you have surrendered your life to Jesus!
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About the Author
Deeper Life Daily Manna For Today 2024 was authored by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi, the esteemed founder and General Superintendent of the Deeper Life Bible Church.
This renowned church is prominently located at KM 42 on the bustling Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in Nigeria.
Through his profound teachings and spiritual guidance, Pastor Kumuyi’s dedication and leadership have significantly impacted countless lives.
The Daily Manna devotional is a testament to his commitment to spreading the Word of God and nurturing the faith of believers worldwide.
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