DCLM Daily Manna 2026: DCLM Daily Manna 23 January 2026: Divinely Assisted
Text: 1 Chronicles 5:14–22 (KJV)
hese were the children of Abihail the son of Huri, the son of Jaroah, the son of Gilead, the son of Michael, the son of Jeshishai, the son of Jahdo, the son of Buz; 15 Ahi the son of Abdiel, the son of Guni, was chief of their father’s house. 16 And the Gadites dwelt in Gilead, in Bashan and in its villages, and in all the common-lands of Sharon within their borders. 17 All these were registered by genealogies in the days of Jotham king of Judah, and in the days of Jeroboam king of Israel.
18 The sons of Reuben, the Gadites, and half the tribe of Manasseh had forty-four thousand seven hundred and sixty valiant men, men able to bear shield and sword, to shoot with the bow, and skillful in war, who went to war. 19 They made war with the Hagrites, Jetur, Naphish, and Nodab. 20 And they were helped against them, and the Hagrites were delivered into their hand, and all who were with them, for they cried out to God in the battle. He heeded their prayer, because they put their trust in Him. 21 Then they took away their livestock—fifty thousand of their camels, two hundred and fifty thousand of their sheep, and two thousand of their donkeys—also one hundred thousand of their men; 22 for many fell dead, because the war was God’s. And they dwelt in their place until the captivity.
KEY VERSE: 1 Chronicles 5:20
“And they were helped against them, and the Hagarites were delivered into their hand, and all that were with them: for they cried to God in the battle, and he was entreated of them; because they put their trust in him.”
In Bits & Pieces (January 9, 1992), the following story is told: When Jan Paderewski was about to leave his native Poland for his first piano recital in London, he requested a letter of introduction from an influential compatriot.
The letter was meant to assist him in case of unforeseen difficulties. He received the letter in a sealed envelope, hoping never to need it—and indeed, his debut was a great success. Years later, while sorting through his papers, he discovered and opened the letter.
To his shock, it read: “This will introduce Jan Paderewski, who plays the piano, for which he demonstrates no conspicuous talent.” Had he relied on that letter, he would have failed.
Life, in many ways, is a battlefield where opposing forces and ideas constantly contend for dominance. Unfortunately, the things people often depend on—skills, influence, resources, or connections—are insufficient for lasting victory unless God is involved.
In today’s text, the sons of Reuben, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh assembled a formidable army of 44,760 valiant men, well-armed with shields, swords, bows, and arrows.
Yet, their triumph was not a result of military strength, strategy, or numbers. Scripture clearly states that “they were helped against the Hagarites.” Victory came through divine assistance.
Believers must recognize that spiritual warfare is a daily reality. The devil never relents in his attacks, seeking to undermine faith and destroy lives. Interestingly, the enemies in this passage were descendants of Ishmael, a familiar lineage.
Likewise, Satan wages relentless war against believers out of envy, because we possess the inheritance and privilege he lost forever. His mission, though doomed to fail, is our destruction.
Therefore, Christians must remain watchful and prayerful to avoid spiritual ambush. Divine intervention must be sought in every situation. In this account, help came only after “they cried to God in the battle.”
We must not wait until battles become overwhelming before calling on the Lord. Prayer should be continuous—before, during, and after every conflict. After victory, thanksgiving and praise must follow.
Those who put their full trust in God, making Him their refuge and strength, will never be defeated. Divine assistance guarantees victory.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:
God is trustworthy—stop worrying and start trusting.
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Daily Manna 23 January 2026
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