DCLM Daily Manna 7 October 2026 Devotional by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — Throne Of Pride
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TOPIC: Throne Of Pride (DCLM Daily Manna 7 October 2026)
KEY VERSE: “Forasmuch as I exalted thee out of the dust, and made thee prince over my people Israel; and thou hast walked in the way of Jeroboam, and hast made my people Israel to sin, to provoke me to anger with their sins…” – 1 Kings 16:2
TEXT: 1 Kings 16:1-7 (KJV)
1 Then the word of the Lord came to Jehu the son of Hanani against Baasha, saying,
2 Forasmuch as I exalted thee out of the dust, and made thee prince over my people Israel; and thou hast walked in the way of Jeroboam, and hast made my people Israel to sin, to provoke me to anger with their sins;
3 Behold, I will take away the posterity of Baasha, and the posterity of his house; and will make thy house like the house of Jeroboam the son of Nebat.
4 Him that dieth of Baasha in the city shall the dogs eat; and him that dieth of his in the fields shall the fowls of the air eat.
5 Now the rest of the acts of Baasha, and what he did, and his might, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel?
6 So Baasha slept with his fathers, and was buried in Tirzah: and Elah his son reigned in his stead.
7 And also by the hand of the prophet Jehu the son of Hanani came the word of the Lord against Baasha, and against his house, even for all the evil that he did in the sight of the Lord, in provoking him to anger with the work of his hands, in being like the house of Jeroboam; and because he killed him.
DCLM Daily Manna For Today MESSAGE:
One major problem the nations are grappling with today is the abuse of office, especially by public office holders. Even the post-tenure probe, which has become traditional in many countries, has not deterred many from stealing public funds and indulging in many other abuses. This is only a reflection of the depravity of man.
Baasha ruled Israel for over two decades. Even though he came to power through a coup that saw him kill his predecessor, it was God’s providence that permitted him to stay on. Yet he could not learn from history that “It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness” (Proverbs 16:12). He was not only wicked, but like Jeroboam, he made Israel to sin and to provoke the Holy One to anger with their sins.
God was particularly pained by the fact that He exalted Baasha “out of the dust”. He was most unworthy to be king in Israel and therefore should have been humbled by the significant office he was privileged to occupy. Instead, he became full of himself and waxed gross in wickedness. When the wicked mount the throne, the people are doomed. The throne of unrighteousness can only succeed in multiplying unrighteousness in the land. For this abuse, the Lord passed a fearful judgment upon Baasha and his posterity (verses 3 and 4).
As you reflect on the reign and ruin of Baasha this day, consider also how the Lord has elevated you to some position of influence. How much value have you added? You should glorify Him with the privileges and opportunities given to you. You can avoid ending disastrously like Baasha if you will prayerfully resolve to walk only in the path of righteousness and serve humbly. Always remember the danger of pride.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
Pride can destroy in one day what grace built in decades
THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR
Luke: 11-12
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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