DEEPER LIFE DAILY MANNA FOR TODAY
Daily Manna by Pastor Kumuyi 19th April 2026, is a daily devotional that 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 April 2026 Is “Power Abuse”
KEY VERSE: (1 Kings 16:2)
“Forasmuch as I exalted thee out of the dust, and made thee prince over my people Israel; and thou hast walked in the way of Jeroboam, and hast made my people Israel to sin, to provoke me to anger with their sins.” .
TEXT: 1 Kings 16:1-7 (KJV)
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DAILY MANNA FOR TODAY
Alexander Hamilton, one of America’s Founding Fathers, who served as the first US Secretary of the Treasury, observed that “A fondness for power is implanted in most men, and it is natural to abuse it when acquired.” Today, many nations are grappling with challenges posed by the abuse of office, especially by public office-holders. Even the post-tenure probe, which has become traditional in many countries, has not deterred many from stealing public funds and committing many acts of impunity. This is only a reflection of the depravity of man.
Baasha ruled Israel for over two decades. Even though he came to power through a coup that saw him kill his predecessor, it was God’s providence that permitted him to stay on. Yet he could not learn from history that “It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness”. He was not only wicked, but like Jeroboam, he led Israel to sin and to provoke the Holy One to anger with their iniquities.
God was particularly pained by the fact that Baasha was exalted “out of the dust”. He was most unworthy to be king in Israel and therefore should have been humbled by the significant office he was privileged to occupy. Instead, he became full of himself and waxed gross in wickedness. When the wicked mount the throne, the people are doomed. The throne of unrighteousness can only succeed in multiplying unrighteousness in the land. For this abuse, the Lord passed a fearful judgment upon Baasha and his posterity (verses 3 and 4).
As you reflect on the reign – and ruin – of Baasha this day, consider also how the Lord has elevated you to some position of influence. How much value have you added? Do you glorify the Lord with the privileges and opportunities given to you? You abuse authority when you act with impunity and leverage your privileged position to trample on or take advantage of others, or divert official items to personal property. You can avoid ending disastrously like Baasha if you will prayerfully resolve to walk only in the path of humility and righteousness.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: Power intoxication made angels fall.
THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Psalms 105-106
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