Our Daily Manna Devotional 10 September 2023 TOPIC: WHAT HAPPENED AFTER THE SECOND WORLD WAR!

BASIC SCRIPTURE: ISAIAH 32:1-8

After the second World War which ended in 1945, the nations of the world decided on the need to emphasize security and unity while de-emphasizing war.

The United Nations Security Council, (the engine room of the United Nations), was then born. As food is to man, so is shelter and security.

Today’s scripture in Verse 2, declares that, “And a man shall be as a hiding place from the wind and a covert(shelter) from the tempest (storms of life); as rivers of water in a dry place, as the shadow of a great rock in a weary land.” The local church assembly serves as a shelter, a protective refuge where you can feel secure.

In it, you may find some “bad sheep,” (NO CHURCH IS PERFECT) but majority will be honest people, who are ready to carry one another’s burdens (Galatians 6:2). Don’t forget that even the LORD Jesus had a JUDAS in His “congregation.”

Obviously, the duty of working out your salvation daily is yours, but God has provided your local fellowship as a wonderful source of support, security and help. Your pastor, elders and friends will always be there for you. Do not deny the wonderful security available as the body of Christ fellowship together.

Christians who miss fellowship out of laziness, busy schedules, or sleeping habits, etc, are often weak, dry, self- centered, very critical of their church assembly, non-workers or are very proud.

As you determine not to keep out of fellowship in a good Word-based church (keep to one), then the prophetic word of Ezekiel 34:28 shall be your portion: “And they(you) shall no more be a prey to the heathen, neither shall the beast of the land devour them. But they shall dwell in safety and none shall make them afraid.”

PRAYER POINTS: 

Take Song 3: There’s not a friend…

Ask for the grace to be committed to just one local assembly except they stop preaching the Word.

Declare your security boldly today.

Open to the Prophetic Declaration page of this booklet and declare your security again with boldness.

Pray for those in prisons worldwide. Claim their salvation, and pray for all prison fellowships across your country, that they will prosper with abiding fruit. 

 There’s not a friend…

, “There’s Not a Friend” is a beloved Christian hymn that has brought comfort and solace to countless individuals over the years. Here are the lyrics to this hymn:

Verse 1:

There's not a friend like the lowly Jesus,

No, not one! No, not one!

None else could heal all our soul's diseases,

No, not one! No, not one!

Chorus:

Jesus knows all about our struggles;

He will guide till the day is done.

There's not a friend like the lowly Jesus;

No, not one! No, not one!

Verse 2:

No friend like Him is so high and holy,

No, not one! No, not one!

And yet no friend is so meek and lowly,

No, not one! No, not one!

Chorus:

Jesus knows all about our struggles;

He will guide till the day is done.

There's not a friend like the lowly Jesus;

No, not one! No, not one!

Verse 3:

There's not an hour that He is not near us,

No, not one! No, not one!

No night so dark but His love can cheer us,

No, not one! No, not one!

Chorus:

Jesus knows all about our struggles;

He will guide till the day is done.

There's not a friend like the lowly Jesus;

No, not one! No, not one!

Verse 4:

Did ever saint find this friend forsake Him?

No, not one! No, not one!

Or sinner find that He would not take him?

No, not one! No, not one!

Chorus:

Jesus knows all about our struggles;

He will guide till the day is done.

There's not a friend like the lowly Jesus;

No, not one! No, not one!

This hymn, written by Johnson Oatman Jr., beautifully expresses the deep and unwavering friendship and support that believers find in Jesus Christ. It underscores the idea that no one can understand and care for us like Jesus, and His presence is a source of comfort and guidance through all of life’s struggles and challenges. It is often sung as an affirmation of faith and a reminder of the unchanging love and companionship of Jesus.