DEEPER LIFE DAILY MANNA FOR TODAY
Daily Manna by Pastor Kumuyi 16th May 2026 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 16th May 2026 Is “Fleeting Nature of Earthly Wealth”
Text: Proverbs 23:5-6 (KJV)
KEY VERSE: (Proverbs 23:5).
“Wilt thou set thine eyes upon that which is not? For riches certainly make themselves wings; they fly away as an eagle toward heaven.”
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DAILY MANNA FOR TODAY
Amazing stories of people who went from riches to rags abound in history. Elke Batista was once Brazil’s richest man. He was worth $30 billion before his business empire collapsed due to bad investments and corruption charges. In addition to losing his fortune, he faced prison time. Such stories remind us that earthly wealth is temporal, and we should not set our hearts on it.
In our text, Solomon advises caution and self-control when invited to feast or dine with the rich because you may not know the true intention behind the sumptuous meal. And for those whom the dainty food might tempt to desire riches at all costs, he admonishes them to exercise godly wisdom since the wealth could disappear suddenly.
As Solomon observes, the change of fortune could result from sudden calamity, as was the case of Job. The poverty could be caused by spending habits, as illustrated by the prodigal son. Sudden death could prevent the rich from enjoying the wealth they have laboured to acquire. In any case, the pleasure of material goods cannot go beyond this world. This is why Christ warns us not to labour for the meat that perisheth but for the meat which endureth unto everlasting life.
Sadly, many people are enticed by the ostentatious lifestyle and affluence often displayed by wealthy individuals. People cut corners and resort to financial crimes to become rich. That is one reason there is a global upsurge in fraud and kidnapping for ransom, which is a capital offence. Although there is nothing wrong with working honestly to be comfortable in life, we must not make the accumulation of earthly possessions our goal. Truly, the love of money is the root of all evils. As we trust God for the supply of our daily bread, we should heed the warning of Christ that a man’s life does not consist in the abundance of his riches.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: Money has wings, it can fly away suddenly.
THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: 2 Samuel 12-14
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