Daily Devotions: When Leaders Fail – July 12, 2026

1 Chronicles 21:1 (NLT) – “Satan rose up against Israel and caused David to take a census of the people of Israel.”   In this episode of Daily Devotions, Pastor David Sumrall discusses the spiritual reality that satan often targets leaders in order to destroy the people they serve. Using the account of King David’s unauthorized census, he illustrates how a leader’s lapse in judgment can lead an entire community into discipline, emphasizing that when a leader is tempted to sin, it affects the entire work of God.   Pastor Sumrall explains the vital importance of leaders taking full responsibility for their mistakes, just as David did when he confessed his guilt and sought God's forgiveness. Pastor encourages the church to pray continually for pastors and leaders, asking that God would help them see through satan's schemes and always find the way of escape provided in every temptation. ---- Don’t forget to like, subscribe to Cathedral of Praise TV https://www.youtube.com/c/cathedralofpraiseTV/?sub_confirmation=1,and hit the bell icon 🔔 to stay updated. Pastor David Sumrall and Sister Beverley Sumrall serve as the undershepherds of Cathedral of Praise—a Christian church dedicated to Jesus and His Word, with campuses across Metro Manila and branches worldwide. Learn more about Pastor David Sumrall: https://linktr.ee/davidsumrall Subscribe to Sister Beverley Sumrall’s Podcast: https://cathedralofpraisemanila.com.ph/podcasts/praise-moments/ Know more about Cathedral of Praise: https://linktr.ee/cathedralofpraise Listen to Bible Radio: https://linktr.ee/bible.radio Check out our music: https://linktr.ee/cathedralofpraisemusic Join the Daily Manna Feeding Program: https://www.facebook.com/COPDailyManna © 2026 Cathedral of Praise. All rights reserved. This video and its content are the property of Cathedral of Praise. Sharing is permitted only by linking to the original source. Unauthorized use, reproduction, modification, or distribution is strictly prohibited.