DEEPER LIFE DAILY MANNA FOR TODAY
Daily Manna by Pastor Kumuyi 23rd July 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 23rd July 2026 Is “Costly Consecration”
Text: Genesis 22:1-11 (KJV)
KEY VERSE: (Genesis 22:2).
“And he said, Take now thy son, thine only son Isaac, whom thou lovest, and get thee into the land of Moriah; and offer him there for a burnt offering upon one of the mountains which I will tell thee of.”
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DAILY MANNA FOR TODAY
Frederick Brotherton Meyer, a Baptist pastor and evangelist in England, contemporary and friend of D. L. Moody, observed that “Consecration is only possible when we give up our will about EVERYTHING.” This may explain why most professing Christians shy away from true consecration. For some others, consecration should be moderated in such a manner as not to exceed the boundary set by “common sense.”
Abraham, as seen in today’s text, demonstrated a high level of consecration. To a normal person, God’s command to him to offer his son, Isaac, as a sacrifice to Him was an invitation to eternal sorrow. But Abraham’s love for and devotion to God were more than skin deep. It was such a commitment that was not hinged on any material benefit. The Lord’s demand was explicit: “Take now thy son, thine only son Isaac, whom thou lovest… and offer him there for a burnt offering upon one of the mountains which I will tell thee of…” Isaac was an only son whose name meant laughter, a child of promise and therefore very beloved to his parents. Yet Abraham was willing to sacrifice him to God.
By that act, Abraham’s obedience and faith were only being put to the test. He was willing to part with his highest love and hope on earth… to even go on a three-day journey to obey God’s extraordinary command. He was moved neither by Isaac’s affecting remark nor the thought of how others would react to him. Satisfied that Abraham’s devotion to Him was no half measure, God intervened and prevented him from sacrificing Isaac. A lamb was divinely provided in his stead, a pointer to the Lord Jesus Christ, the “Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world.”
As you reflect on all these, consider how you will fare in God’s test of obedience and faith. If the Lord today requires your Isaac – whatever constitutes your greatest joy on earth – will you be willing to part with it for God’s sake? How much do you love God? Do social and material pursuits stand between you and God? Are you willing to place your prestige on the altar for the Lord? The test is ongoing. Will you pass it?
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: Our commitment to the Lord is determined by how far we are willing to go with Him.
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