DEEPER LIFE DAILY MANNA FOR TODAY
Daily Manna by Pastor Kumuyi 24th January 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 24th January 2026 Is “Philip’s Desert Mission”
Text: Acts 8:26–40 (KJV)
KEY VERSE: Acts 8:26
“And the angel of the Lord spake unto Philip, saying, Arise, and go toward the south unto the way that goeth down from Jerusalem unto Gaza, which is desert.”
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DAILY MANNA FOR TODAY
Ann Judson, one of America’s earliest female foreign missionaries, once warned:
“In encouraging young men to come out as missionaries, use the greatest caution… Humble, quiet, persevering men… willing to take the lowest place… and live near to God and are willing to suffer all things for Christ’s sake.”
This description aptly captures the spirit of Philip in today’s passage. Philip demonstrated unwavering commitment to the Master’s mandate of soul-winning. His ministry in Samaria was marked by revival, miracles, and remarkable success, confirming his calling and anointing as an evangelist.
Yet, in the midst of this flourishing work, an angel of the Lord instructed him to leave the revival and journey toward Gaza—a desert place with no visible population. Without hesitation or argument, Philip obeyed.
The urgent call for labourers in the mission field is more relevant today than ever. Research indicates that approximately 67 percent of all humans since AD 30 have never heard the name of Jesus Christ.
In the last four decades alone, over one billion people have died without hearing the gospel. Out of the world’s estimated 8.23 billion people today, only about 2.56 billion profess Christianity—and even fewer are true devotees.
This reality underscores the desperate need for missionaries who possess deep consecration, sincere love for Christ, and a burning passion for lost souls.
Margaret Clarkson captured the sacrificial nature of missionary work in her hymn “So Send I You”:
“So send I you to labour unrewarded…
To bear rebuke, to suffer scorn and scoffing…
To toil for me alone.”
The sit-tight attitude and refusal to obey God’s call—whether directly or through delegated responsibility—are unscriptural and flesh-driven. Philip’s obedience and his skillful handling of the word led to the conversion of the Ethiopian eunuch.
Through this encounter, the gospel spread beyond Jerusalem into Africa, demonstrating God’s love for all people, regardless of race, culture, or geography.
This account is a solemn call to every believer. If you cannot go physically, you must participate through fervent prayers, consistent intercession, and generous financial support. Philip remains a timeless model of obedience and availability. We cannot truthfully claim to be followers of Christ while neglecting or resisting the Great Commission.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:
To be Christ’s true disciples, we must fully pursue the Great Commission.
THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:
Acts 22–23
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