DCLM Daily Manna 1 April 2026: Purpose of Ministry Gift
Text: Colossians 2:8-12 (KJV)
Beware lest anyone cheat you through philosophy and empty deceit, according to the tradition of men, according to the basic principles of the world, and not according to Christ. 9 For in Him dwells all the fullness of the Godhead bodily; 10 and you are complete in Him, who is the head of all principality and power.
11 In Him you were also circumcised with the circumcision made without hands, by putting off the body of the sins of the flesh, by the circumcision of Christ, 12 buried with Him in baptism, in which you also were raised with Him through faith in the working of God, who raised Him from the dead.
KEY VERSE:
“Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ.” – (Colossians 2:8).
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The tragic hijacking of Ethiopian Airlines Flight 961 on November 23, 1996, caught the aviation industry and the whole world unawares. The flight took off from Addis Ababa, bound for Nairobi. Midway, some hijackers who posed as regular travellers like others seized control of the plane and forced the pilots to divert towards Australia, even though they were running low on fuel. The plane eventually crashed in the Indian Ocean in the Comoros Islands, killing many people.
Apostle Paul also warned Christians in Colosse not to allow spiritual hijackers to take them hostage. He warned strongly against false teachers who spread misleading doctrines, confusing upcoming believers in Christ. While new Christian converts naturally seek spiritual growth and thirst for a deeper knowledge of God, they can easily become vulnerable. False teachers, much like skyjackers, employ human traditions, worldly philosophies, persuasive speech, intellectual charm, counterfeit miracles, and sinister social media tactics to ensnare and exploit individuals.
So, what’s the best defence against spiritual hijackers? Know the truth and be steadfastly committed to Christ in whom the fullness of the Godhead dwells bodily. Believers are complete in Christ. Therefore, do not seek spiritual experiences outside Him and the boundaries of Scripture. Christ’s sacrifice is more than enough for our salvation. Any teaching that undermines His redemptive work or suggests some false add-ons, rituals, or human formulas is to be rejected. In these days of increasing spiritual deception, God calls believers to be vigilant and discerning. Christian leaders must also pay attention to maturing God’s flock, focusing on Christ’s finished work rather than human contrivances. Jesus is sufficient for every need, and He is the answer to every question.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: Every faith foundation outside Christ is sinking sand.
THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:
Psalms 1-10
DCLM Daily Manna 1 April 2026
