DCLM Daily Manna, Thursday May 28, 2015 by Pastor Kumuyi – Bring All To Christ

Topic: Leaders of Tomorrow [Thursday May 28, 2015]

Text: Numbers 10:29-32

Key Verse: “And Moses said unto Hobab, the son of Raguel the Midianite, Moses’ father in law, We are journeying unto the place of which the LORD said, I will give it you: come thou with us, and we will do thee good: for the LORD hath spoken good concerning Israel” (Number 10:29).

Charles Spurgeon said: “When Andrew went to find his brother, he little imagined how eminent Simon would become. You may be very deficient in talent yourself, and yet you may be the means of drawing to Christ one who shall become eminent in grace and service.”

Our text reveals Moses’ efforts in bringing his brother-in-law, Hobab, to the land of Canaan through a persuasive approach. Hobab was not an Israelite, but Moses felt that as a relative of his through marriage, he could bring Hobab to enjoy the benefits of God. He pointedly told his in-law that God had promised them good fortune and it would be his pleasure if Hobab with his family agreed to go with them.

Hobab objected to the offer, preferring to go back to his country to be with his own people. But Moses was unrelenting. He pleaded with him, pointing out that apart from his in-law getting the share of the good things which the Lord would give to the Israelites, he could equally be a good resource person in terms of guiding them through the desert since he was familiar with the area, being of the tribes of Midian, who lived in the desert that was next to Canaan.

Today’s lesson is most pertinent. Some Christians, after marriage, feel they have nothing to do with their in-laws, not even in rendering assistance to them or making efforts to bring them to Christ. They fail to realise that marriage is a fusion of two families, which must be nurtured by good relationship. True, in-laws should not unnecessarily interfere in their children, brothers or sisters’ marriages. Notwithstanding, heaven-bound believers must ensure that their in-laws and friends experience the joy of salvation.

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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.