DCLM Daily Manna, Saturday March 21, 2015 by Pastor Kumuyi - The Unexpected Challenge

Topic: The Unexpected Challenge [Saturday March 21, 2015]

Text: John 2:1,2

Key Verse: “And both Jesus was called, and his disciples, to the marriage” (John 2:2).

We have here the story of Christ’s miraculous turning of water into wine at a marriage in Cana of Galilee. The honour Christ puts on the ordinance of marriage, not only with His presence but with His first miracle, shows the importance of marriage.

Jesus was a principal Guest at this occasion. It is very desirable, when there is a marriage, to have Christ’s presence. That means that we must invite Him through prayer and faith.

The invitation of Christ and His disciples to this marriage is a clear indication of the fact that Jesus cannot come into any life except He is invited. The reason is, He never forces Himself upon anyone.

The provision at the marriage was much but not sufficient. It was eventually exhausted. You need to invite Him if you realise that the wine of your marriage is getting exhausted with the attendant frequent quarrels and lack of love in your family? He has power over all the forces of evil and darkness that threaten marriages. If we expect Christ’s favour, we must establish a relationship with Him and obey His commands.

Christ does not break in forcefully into people’s life and homes. He said, “Behold I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me” (Revelation 3:20). If you make up your mind to invite Him into your troubled life and family, He will be faithful to His promise and come in.

What a privilege to have Jesus, the King of kings and Lord of lords in you and your family. And when He comes, tell Him all your needs and you are sure the miracle will be there. So, invite the Lord Jesus as your personal Saviour and Lord. He has the capacity to lift you up when you come to your wits’ end.

Bible in One Year: Jeremiah 49-50

Thought for The Day: Christ is the solution to every problem.

DCLM Daily Manna was written by Pastor William Folorunso Kumuyi; is the founder and General Superintendent of the Deeper Life Bible Church situated at KM 42 on the busy Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Nigeria.