DCLM Daily Manna 1 November 2026 Devotional by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — A Living Sacrifice
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TOPIC: A Living Sacrifice (DCLM Daily Manna 1 November 2026)
KEY VERSE: “I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service” (Romans 12:1).
TEXT: Romans 12:1-8 (KJV)
1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.
2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
3 For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith.
4 For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same office:
5 So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another.
6 Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith;
7 Or ministry, let us wait on our ministering: or he that teacheth, on teaching;
8 Or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, let him do it with simplicity; he that ruleth, with diligence; he that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness.
DCLM Daily Manna For Today MESSAGE:
The idea of sacrifice connotes total surrender and complete abandonment of one’s will. It is to die to self, to live at the disposal of other people. For believers, the expectation is no less higher. Their lives are not just to be taken as offering to God, but an experience that expresses a flourishing relationship with God, and absolute loyalty and dedication to Jesus Christ. This was the requirement outlined by Apostle Paul in his epistle to Christians in Rome.
Among numerous examples in the scriptures and contemporary times, Paul epitomized the selfless and sacrificial living revealed in his admonition to the early Church, He said: “I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life whichI now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me,and gave himself for me”. It takes crucifixion to offer oneself as a living sacrifice, able to provide holy and acceptable service to God. Despite Apostle Paul’s academic and professional attainments, apostolic gifts and prowess, he was humble, humane, hospitable, amiable and self sacrificing. He consecrated all and counted them as nothing in order that he might win Christ and be a blessing to the church and generations after him.
This is what is expected of all believers today. The proof that Christ lives in us is that we live for Him and are willing to spend and be spent to advance His course on earth. Only the living can be a living sacrifice. The dead have nothing to offer to the living. The religious, unconverted individuals are dead and cannot provide an acceptable service to God.They live in sin and only for the gratification of fleshly desires.
Many pilgrims shrink when they hear about living sacrifice, crucifixion, consecration, absolute surrender and submission to God in all things. Yet, it is the life we are called to live. Our daily living must reflect God’s glory. Our body, time, talents, gifts, privileges and opportunities must be considered gifts for which we are accountable. Therefore, they must be used to honour Him and bless our world. It is our reasonable service whenwe offer services to God from holy hearts that honour and exalt His name.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
Only the living can be a living sacrifice.
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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