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Daily Manna by Pastor Kumuyi 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 18th July 2024 Is “Purposeful Planning”
Text: Luke 14:25-35 (KJV)
25 And there went great multitudes with him: and he turned, and said unto them,
26 If any man come to me, and hate not his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, yea, and his own life also, he cannot be my disciple.
27 And whosoever doth not bear his cross, and come after me, cannot be my disciple.
28 For which of you, intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost, whether he have sufficient to finish it?
29 Lest haply, after he hath laid the foundation, and is not able to finish it, all that behold it begin to mock him,
30 Saying, This man began to build, and was not able to finish.
31 Or what king, going to make war against another king, sitteth not down first, and consulteth whether he be able with ten thousand to meet him that cometh against him with twenty thousand?
32 Or else, while the other is yet a great way off, he sendeth an ambassage, and desireth conditions of peace.
33 So likewise, whosoever he be of you that forsaketh not all that he hath, he cannot be my disciple.
34 Salt is good: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be seasoned?
35 It is neither fit for the land, nor yet for the dunghill; but men cast it out. He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.
KEY VERSE: Luke 14:28
“For which of you, intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost, whether he have sufficient to finish it?”
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DAILY MANNA FOR TODAY
Experts in Business Management have underscored the importance of planning in providing direction in achieving organisational goals. Purposeful planning minimises risks and overlapping roles and responsibilities; thus, reducing wastage. Planning encourages critical and innovative thinking and could guide decision-making when a choice has to be made between alternatives. Planning is central to success in every area of life. Benjamin Franklin hit the nail on the head when he remarked that he, who fails to plan, plans to fail.
Christ uses the metaphor of preparing for war and building a house to underscore the need for planning in life in the text. The concept of planning applies to many areas of life, as indicated in the illustrations of Christ, which where it is conspicuously missing, leads to unfinished task that breed regrets and shame ultimately.
There are basic principles that should guide the preparation of our action plan. First, it is vital to identify the need or justification for the action. Second, consider the alternative course of action. This will reveal whether the project is worth the effort. Third, consider the support system and the resources available to prevent you from undertaking an ambitious project. Fourth, analyse the method of execution of the project. This may entail identifying the priority areas. Fifth, put a timeline to the performance of specific tasks. Finally, seek the face of the Lord for guidance and direction as well as the resources for a successful completion and delivery of the project.
God is interested in the project of your life and your projects in life. Every plan that has His imprint on it endures and prevails.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:
Proper planning often prevents poor execution or failed projects.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:
Exodus 5-7
Daily Manna is the daily devotional of the Deeper Christian Life Bible Ministry (DCLM) written by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi. It is an extraction of God’s Word designed to draw the sincere seeker closer to God on a daily basis through an insightful exposition and analysis of God’s Word. Read More...
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