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DCLM Daily Manna 26 January 2026 Devotional by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — Knowing The Joyful Sound
TOPIC: Knowing The Joyful Sound (DCLM Daily Manna 26 January 2026)
KEY VERSE: Blessed is the people that know the joyful sound: they shall walk, O LORD, in the light of thy countenance – Psalm 89:15
TEXT: Psalm 89:15-18 (KJV)
15 Blessed is the people that know the joyful sound: they shall walk, O Lord, in the light of thy countenance.
16 In thy name shall they rejoice all the day: and in thy righteousness shall they be exalted.
17 For thou art the glory of their strength: and in thy favour our horn shall be exalted.
18 For the Lord is our defence; and the Holy One of Israel is our king.
DCLM Daily Manna For Today MESSAGE:
James Watson, an American scientist, and his English scientist associate, Francis Crick, first worked out the double-helix structure of DNA in 1953. They knew at once that they had uncovered the blueprint of life itself. Watson was said to have run into a pub, announcing, “We have discovered the secret of life!” You can imagine the joy of being the first to possess such world-changing knowledge.
There is a joy that somewhat surpasses Watson’s for his scientific discovery. It is summarised in today’s Bible text as “the joyful sound,” and blessed are they who know that sound. Some believe this psalm was written when the Israelites were in captivity in Babylon. When the psalmist, therefore, talks about the joyful sound, with nostalgic reflection, he alludes to the unspeakably joyful worship of God. Such occasions were marked by the fragrance of God’s presence and sacred ordinances, including the sounding of summoning trumpets and other melodies that attended the worship of God. Those who know (not just hear) this joyful sound are privileged to also walk in the Lord’s favour.
That the Almighty God is favourable to us is enough joy. If we have entered into a redemptive covenant with God, we tap into this enduring joy that, unlike mere happiness that depends on circumstances, uplifts our hearts even in crises. We also bask in God’s righteousness, not in our own righteousness, which is like filthy rags before Him. God is the source of our strength, courage and confidence. He is our defence and King. To Him, we ascribe all the glory.
Many today are accustomed to the carnally entertaining religious sounds. Some others are filled with the sound of materialism. But it is the highest privilege to know the joyful sound of pure worship of the Almighty. Those who have not repented and placed their faith in the Lord Jesus Christ as their personal Lord and Saviour know nothing of this experience. What is more desirable than to dwell “in the secret place of the Most High” and “abide under the shadow of the Almighty”? This is the lot of those who know the joyful sound.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
God inhabits the praises and true worship of saints
THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR
Acts 26-28
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.
REMINDER!!! JESUS IS COMING SOON
ARE YOU BORN AGAIN? IF NO, WHY NOT ACCEPT JESUS NOW!
Accept Jesus Christ today and secure a life of eternal rest and Glory by saying this short prayer below:
Lord Jesus, I believe you died for my sins, Forgive me of all my iniquities. I accept you as my Lord and Saviour from today and forever.
Come and Be the Lord of my life and I am willing to obey Your command and live according to Your will by Your Grace, Thank you for accepting me into Your fold
AMEN!!! John 6:37…and him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out.
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