DCLM Daily Manna Devotional – 15th July 2026 – His Word Is Nigh

The acclaimed writer, Robert R. Updegraff in his book, Obvious Adams: The Story Of A Successful Business Man, tells the story of Adams, a young man who rises to success in the business world through his ability to see and act on the obvious. Adams has a talent for spotting simple solutions that others overlook. The book reminds us that the most effective solutions are often the simplest, and that by focusing on the fundamentals, we can uncover answers that were hidden in plain sight.

In his last book and as part of his last address to the children of Israel, Moses reminds them of the availability of the word of God as a guide and a set of instructions to practice and live by. God had used Moses to bring the Word to the people through the physical writing of the Ten Commandments on tables of stone. The written Word (Genesis to Deuteronomy) was available for them at that time; they also had access to other compilations of the laws by the scribes as revealed by God to Moses. Everything they needed to know and do to please God had been revealed through Moses, and he had faithfully codified them.

Moses took time to refute the idea that the people needed extra revelation to obey and please God. God’s instructions and commandments were comprehensive enough. The instructions were clear and every effort by people to trifle with the word or “search” for it across the sea was unnecessary. The word was near, in their mouth to be spoken and confessed and to be obeyed. He had instructed them earlier, “these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart” (Deuteronomy 6:6). They were to write the words and “…bind them for a sign upon their hand, and they shall be as frontlets between their eyes” (Deuteronomy 6:8).

Today, the word of God is not just available but also near you. You have it in printed form and it is available in electronic format. You can listen to the audio version or watch it on digital platforms. Whatever medium you may choose, the Word is near to guide and help you to walk in obedience to the instructions of your heavenly Father. Read the Word today and be blessed.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: Having but not acting on the Word is doubly damning.

THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Genesis 45-47