DEEPER LIFE DAILY MANNA FOR TODAY
Daily Manna by Pastor Kumuyi 19th December 2025, is a daily devotional sets out to provide spiritual nourishment for the believers who truly seek God and would walk closely with Him.
The Topic of Deeper Life Daily Manna Devotional for 19th December 2025 Is “Peculiar Love for An Unfaithful Nation”
Text: Hosea 1:1–11 (KJV)
KEY VERSE: Hosea 1:7 (KJV)
“But I will have mercy upon the house of Judah, and will save them by the LORD their God, and will not save them by bow, nor by sword, nor by battle, by horses, nor by horsemen.”
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DAILY MANNA FOR TODAY
Metaphors and parables are frequently employed in Scripture to convey profound spiritual truths and practical lessons. In today’s passage, God exposes Israel’s persistent and shameful inclination toward idolatry and unholy alliances, despite His enduring love and covenant faithfulness.
Repeatedly and defiantly, Israel entered into unequal relationships with pagan nations such as Egypt and Assyria, embracing their idolatrous practices and provoking the Lord to anger.
To illustrate this painful reality, God instructed Prophet Hosea to marry a prostitute and have children with her. This shocking command was meant to mirror Israel’s spiritual adultery and God’s unwavering love in spite of her unfaithfulness.
The names given to Hosea’s children carried strong prophetic messages: Jezreel symbolized impending judgment, Lo-Ruhama meant “not loved,” and Lo-Ammi declared “not my people.”
Even after Gomer abandoned Hosea for another man, the prophet went back to redeem her—powerfully portraying God’s redemptive love for Israel.
In the same way, believers today grieve God’s heart when they engage in unscriptural relationships with the world. Unequal yokes in marriage, business partnerships, dressing, worship, and religious practices are clearly condemned in Scripture.
God detests sin in all its forms, including sexual immorality. Many once-committed believers have fallen into painful regret by taking God’s love lightly and relying on human wisdom rather than divine instruction. The Bible warns, “Let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall.”
Despite Israel’s rebellion, God’s covenant love compelled Him to pursue her restoration. Likewise, God is still reaching out today to sinners and backsliders.
There is hope for all who repent and accept the salvation offered through Christ. For believers, God’s unfailing love calls for unwavering faithfulness, obedience, and commitment until the end.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:
It is suicidal to take God’s love for granted.
THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:
Zechariah 1–5
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