DCLM Daily Manna 20 June 2025 Devotional by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — Uncommon Steadfast Loyalty
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TOPIC: Uncommon Steadfast Loyalty (DCLM Daily Manna 20 June 2025)
KEY VERSE: “And Ruth said, Intreat me not to leave thee, or to return from following after thee: for whither thou goest, I will go; and where thou lodgest, I will lodge: thy people shall be my people, and thy God my God” (Ruth 1:16).
TEXT: Ruth 1:6-18 (KJV)
6 Then she arose with her daughters in law, that she might return from the country of Moab: for she had heard in the country of Moab how that the Lord had visited his people in giving them bread.
7 Wherefore she went forth out of the place where she was, and her two daughters in law with her; and they went on the way to return unto the land of Judah.
8 And Naomi said unto her two daughters in law, Go, return each to her mother’s house: the Lord deal kindly with you, as ye have dealt with the dead, and with me.
9 The Lord grant you that ye may find rest, each of you in the house of her husband. Then she kissed them; and they lifted up their voice, and wept.
10 And they said unto her, Surely we will return with thee unto thy people.
11 And Naomi said, Turn again, my daughters: why will ye go with me? are there yet any more sons in my womb, that they may be your husbands?
12 Turn again, my daughters, go your way; for I am too old to have an husband. If I should say, I have hope, if I should have an husband also to night, and should also bear sons;
13 Would ye tarry for them till they were grown? would ye stay for them from having husbands? nay, my daughters; for it grieveth me much for your sakes that the hand of the Lord is gone out against me.
14 And they lifted up their voice, and wept again: and Orpah kissed her mother in law; but Ruth clave unto her.
15 And she said, Behold, thy sister in law is gone back unto her people, and unto her gods: return thou after thy sister in law.
16 And Ruth said, Intreat me not to leave thee, or to return from following after thee: for whither thou goest, I will go; and where thou lodgest, I will lodge: thy people shall be my people, and thy God my God:
17 Where thou diest, will I die, and there will I be buried: the Lord do so to me, and more also, if ought but death part thee and me.
18 When she saw that she was stedfastly minded to go with her, then she left speaking unto her.
DCLM Daily Manna For Today MESSAGE:
In the 2nd Century AD in Smyrna (modern-day Izmir, Turkey) lived a faithful and steadfast disciple of Christ named Polycarp. He was a disciple of the apostle John and a revered Christian leader. When persecution intensified, Roman authorities demanded that he renounce his faith. Polycarp’s response was legendary: “Eighty-six years I have served Christ, and He has never done me wrong. How can I blaspheme my King who saved me?” He refused to deny Jesus, even when faced with execution. His loyalty to Christ remained steadfast, and he was martyred by fire. His unwavering commitment inspires Christians until this day.
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Famine had driven Elimelech and his family to Moab, a heathen nation, to seek a livelihood. Ironically, he and his two sons died there leaving behind his wife, Naomi, and the daughters-in-law, Ruth and Orpah. Having heard about God’s visitation in Israel, Naomi decided to return home. She appealed to her daughters-in-law to remain in their country. While Orpah yielded, Ruth determined to go with her.
Adverse situations tend to bring out either the good or the bad in people. Ruth’s decision to give up the possibility of security and remarriage at home, and to worship and serve the true and living God of Israel is indeed instructive and inspiring. She was handsomely rewarded, as she became the great-grandmother of King David and a direct ancestor of Jesus.
The lesson derivable from this is that God does not disqualify anyone from accepting and serving Him because of race, nationality, or social standing. He seeks faithful and loyal disciples. God loves sincere and committed followers. Do not allow bitterness, grief, and disappointment of the present to blindfold you to the tremendous opportunities of God’s love, care, and restoration.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
Steadfastness and faithfulness are big-earning cousins.
THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR
1 Kings 1-2
Deeper Life Daily Manna For Today 2025 was written by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi; is the founder and General Superintendent of the Deeper Life Bible Church situated at KM 42 on the busy Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Nigeria.
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