Today's Devotion (Sunday) CONFIDENCE IN PRAYER (II)

MOUNTAIN TOP LIFE DAILY DEVOTIONAL

CONFIDENCE IN PRAYER (II)

FIRE SCRIPTURE: John 17:1-26

MEMORY VERSE:

Ephesians 3:12 "In whom we have boldness and access with confidence by the faith of him."

PRAISE WORSHIP: Take a worship song as led by the Holy Spirit

THE MESSAGE:

Yesterday, we established the fact that every believer should approach God in prayer with the faith and boldness that He answers prayers and is always faithful to keep His promises. Confidence, boldness and courage are inherent attributes of the righteous. We also gave examples of Bible characters who exhibited these qualities and succeeded in life and ministry, adding that you emulate them. Why do you need to have confidence in prayer? Let us examine some of the reasons:

First, you are a child of Your heavenly Father. Matthew 7:7-11 affirms this, "Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened. Or what man is there of you, whom if his son ask bread, will he give him a stone? Or if he ask a fish, will he give him a serpent? If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall your Father which is in heaven give good things to them that ask him?"

Second, Jesus glorifies our Father by answering prayers offered in His name. That is why the Bible says, "And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If ye shall ask any thing in my name, I will do it" (John 14:13-14). Another reason why you should be confident in prayers is that the Bible assures that when you are living in the Father's will, your prayers will be answered (John 15:7; 1 John 3:21-22).

Similarly, your confidence in prayer should stem from the promise of the Father that if you ask according to His will, He hears you, then you have your petition (1 John 5:14-15). Are you living in God's will? Answered prayer is your portion.

Beloved, many believers have missed out on the rewards of their prayers because they lack the faith and confidence to attract those rewards to their lives. Lack of faith and confidence is as good as unbelief and doubt. These are great robbers of the blessings that should accrue to believers in prayer.

MOTIVATIONAL QUOTE:

"Pray boldly. Pray expectantly. Pray specifically.

PROPHETIC WORD FOR TODAY:

HENCEFORTH, YOUR PRAYER WILL MOVE MOUNTAINS AND CHANGE THE WORLD FOR CHRIST, IN THE NAME OF JESUS.

PRAYER POINTS:

MORNING

1. Powers that want me to pray amiss, die, in the name of Jesus.

2. Robbers of rewards and blessings in prayer, I am not your candidate, die, in the name of Jesus.

3. I overcome prayerlessness by the power in the blood of Jesus, in the name of Jesus.

EVENING

4. Father, I thank You because You are a prayer-answering God, in the name of Jesus.

5. I banish doubt and unbelief out of my life, in the name of Jesus.

6. I recover all the benefits of prayer that the enemy has robbed me of, in the name of Jesus.

7. My Father, let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Your sight, in the name of Jesus.

Bible In One Year: Numbers 11-13

Source: MOUNTAIN TOP LIFE is a daily devotional by Dr. D.K Olukoya (General Overseer, Mountain of Fire and Miracle Ministries Worldwide)

Today's Devotion (Saturday) CONFIDENCE IN PRAYER (I)

MOUNTAIN TOP LIFE DAILY DEVOTIONAL

CONFIDENCE IN PRAYER (I)

FIRE SCRIPTURE: 1 Kings 8:22-26

MEMORY VERSE:

Hebrews 4:16 "Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need."

PRAISE WORSHIP: Take a worship song as led by the Holy Spirit

THE MESSAGE:

The prayers of God's servants in the Old Testament contain a common characteristic -- spiritual boldness. The boldness stemmed from their knowledge that God was under an obligation to fulfil His promises. In our Fire Scripture today (1 Kings 6:22-26), Solomon reminded God of His promises with the confidence that God would keep them. God did!

Elijah was another prayer giant that exhibited boldness in prayer in the Bible. He challenged the prophets of Baal to a contest on the mount of Carmel, told them to pray to Baal and he would pray to the God of Israel. He added that the God that answereth by fire, let him be God (1 Kings 18:19-24). That was real spiritual boldness. So, Elijah alone confronted 450 prophets of Baal and 400 prophets of the groves that are at Jezebel's table (850 in all) and defeated them. Jesus demonstrated confidence in prayer throughout His earthly ministry, leaving us a good example in this regard. In John 11:41-44, He prayed, "... Father, I thank thee that thou hast heard me. And I knew that thou hearest me always: but because of the people which stand by I said it, that they may believe that thou hast sent me." After this, Jesus called Lazarus' name and he rose to life.

Apostle Paul enjoined us in Hebrews 4:16 to come boldly or confidently to the throne of grace that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need. Also, the Bible adds that this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us. And if we know that he hear us, whatsoever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we desired of him (1 John 5:14-15).

Beloved, Solomon, Elijah and Jesus showed unwavering faith and great confidence in God and their prayer lives produced phenomenal results. When you pray, always remember that with God all things are possible. Also remember that "anyone who comes to Him (God) must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him." I encourage you to follow this principle. Let your prayer go to God with confidence or boldness and it could add a whole new dimension to your prayer life.

MOTIVATIONAL QUOTE:

Prayer is about certainty. There should be boldness in our hearts when we pray. Heaven is listening!

MOTIVATIONAL QUOTE:

Prayer is about certainty. There should be boldness in our hearts when we pray. Heaven is listening!

PRAYER POINTS:

MORNING

1. Father, I thank You because You always fulfil Your word and keep Your promises, in the name of Jesus.

2. Father, fill my prayer life with spiritual boldness, in the name of Jesus.

3. Father, I thank You because You can do for me exceedingly abundantly above what I ask of You or imagine, in the name of Jesus.

EVENING

4. My Father, make me a prayer eagle, in the name of Jesus.

5. Father, give me the spirit of grace and supplication, in the name of Jesus.

6. Covenant-keeping God, manifest Yourself in my life, in the name of Jesus.

7. My prayer life, receive fire and produce amazing results, in the name of Jesus.

Bible In One Year: Numbers 8-10

Source: MOUNTAIN TOP LIFE is a daily devotional by Dr. D.K Olukoya (General Overseer, Mountain of Fire and Miracle Ministries Worldwide)

Today's Devotion (Friday)

MOUNTAIN TOP LIFE DAILY DEVOTIONAL

REMEMBER LOT'S WIFE

FIRE SCRIPTURE: Luke 17:28-32

MEMORY VERSE:

Luke 17:32 "Remember Lot's wife."

PRAISE WORSHIP: Take a worship song as led by the Holy Spirit

THE MESSAGE:

The greatest obstacle to spiritual growth is the flesh. When you keep investing in the flesh, what you reap is death (Romans 8:6-7). Lot's wife is a perfect example of a woman who invested much in the flesh and ended up being destroyed.

Our Lord Jesus, talking about His Second Coming in the text above, compared it to the events that happened when Sodom and Gomorrah were destroyed and admonished you and me to remember Lot's wife. What is it about Lot's wife that you are to remember? She was married to a righteous man and into a godly family. Heaven provided her the grace and great opportunities to escape the judgement and destruction coming against her generation. However, she misused the grace and lost the opportunity to be saved because she loved the world and the things that are in the world. Though she was physically moving out of Sodom and Gomorrah as instructed, her heart was still knitted to her idols and gods (treasures, jewelry, gold and silver). As a result, against God's command, she looked back and turned to a pillar of salt!

Today, you and I are saved and have the grace to escape the wrath to come and spend eternity in heaven. Are you not misusing the grace of God the way Mrs Lot did? Are you not married to career, business, spouse and wealth, so much that you forsake worship and service that you owe God? Are you not "looking back" like Lot's wife? If you are guilty of all these, you need to repent.

Beloved, Lot's wife is a type of believers today. Sodom and Gomorrah represent this world that God will judge with fire in the end. The instruction to flee Sodom and Gomorrah and not look back is the gospel of salvation from eternal damnation that you hear and read today. Loving the world and the things that are in it, including idols like Mammon and so on, will make the word of God of little or no effect in your life. Like Lot's wife, many have backslidded. I pray that backsliding will not be your portion, in Jesus' name.

I advise you to purge your heart of all idols, worldliness and carnality. Remember Lot's wife. Repent and turn to God with a true heart so that you are not caught unaware.

MOTIVATIONAL QUOTE:

A carnal Christian and an unbeliever will end up in the same destination.

PROPHETIC WORD FOR TODAY:

YOU WILL NOT END UP IN DESTRUCTION, IN THE NAME OF JESUS.

PRAYER POINTS:

MORNING

1. Lord, let my flesh life melt away, in the name of Jesus.

2. Father, deliver me from worldliness, in the name of Jesus.

3. Holy Ghost fire, purify my heart, in the name of Jesus.

EVENING

4. Father, help me not to look back, in the name of Jesus.

5. Father, set my heart on fire for you, in the name of Jesus.

6. Father, restore my first love, in the name of Jesus.

7. Help me Lord, not to miss heaven, in the name of Jesus.

Bible In One Year: Numbers 7

Source: MOUNTAIN TOP LIFE is a daily devotional by Dr. D.K Olukoya (General Overseer, Mountain of Fire and Miracle Ministries Worldwide)

Today's Devotion (Thursday)

MOUNTAIN TOP LIFE DAILY DEVOTIONAL

GOD'S PICTURE OF THE CHRISTIAN HOME (III)

FIRE SCRIPTURE: Acts 2:16-21

MEMORY VERSE:
Psalms 119:105"Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path."

PRAISE WORSHIP: take a worship song as led by the Holy Spirit

THE MESSAGE:
Having seen how we should NOT find a help meet, we will now examine how to find and know God's will in marriage. The place of God's word in our discovering the will of God in marriage cannot be over-emphasised. Israel was guided by a pillar of fire by day and a pillar of cloud by night. Today, believers are guided by His WORD and the SPIRIT. This is one of the reasons why you need to sit under the anointed teaching of the word (Isaiah 30:20, 21).

First, a word of Scripture strongly impressed on the heart by the Holy Spirit when in prayer can be His method of guiding some people (John 14:26). Second, the inner voice of the Holy Spirit, prompting, directing, influencing or checking is another method (John 10:4, 6, 27; Acts 10:17-21). When the Holy Spirit leads, He does not make mistakes because He is God and the Spirit of Truth. Another way a believer can be guided to know God's will in marriage is by receiving direct revelation. The promise of Joel 2:28, 29 is for the days in which we live (Acts 2:16-21). God used this method of guidance after Pentecost. His dealings with the church from Pentecost until now has not changed (Acts 5:19-21).

We must diligently compare whatever is revealed with the Scripture. If any revelation (to us or to anyone we know) contradicts the Scripture in anyway, we must reject the revelation, vision or dream as false (Isaiah 8:19, 20).

Special, God-given love that cannot be quenched by temporal, contrary circumstances (Song of Solomon 8:6, 7) is also a reliable way to know God's will in marriage. In this case, the love is not a mere natural attraction, neither is it affection that is self-produced through friendly visitation, familiarity and exchange of gifts.

Beloved, next to your salvation decision, the decision on who you get married to is very crucial. You cannot leave it to guesswork. Rather, you must engage in spiritual exercise like reading the Bible and claiming God's promises on divine guidance (as stated above) and engaging in purposeful fasting and praying until the heavens open and God gives you an answer of peace. How your marriage turns out (blissful or painful) will affect other areas of your life: career, ministry, health, progress, and so on, pleasantly or unpleasantly. This is why you need to be God-led and to get your choice right. God still guides today. He is willing to guide you

MOTIVATIONAL QUOTE:
When the word rules a home, the light of God shines there too

PROPHETIC WORD FOR TODAY:
DARKNESS SHALL NOT HAVE DOMINION OVER YOUR HOME, IN THE NAME OF JESUS.

PRAYER POINTS:

MORNING
1. The Spirit of God shall not depart from my home, in the name of Jesus Christ.
2. Lord, if You have departed from my home, in mercy restore Your presence afresh, in the name of Jesus Christ.
3. Holy Spirit, let the word of God have free course in my home, in the name of Jesus Christ.

EVENING
4. The heaven of my home, open now, in the name of Jesus Christ.
5. Holy Spirit, repair the broken altar of prayer in my family, in the name of Jesus Christ.
6. Holy Spirit, divide the tongues of the wicked conspirators seeking for the destruction of my marriage, in the name of Jesus.
7. Serpent of darkness sucking the joy of my marriage, die now, in the name of Jesus Christ.

Bible In One Year: Numbers 5-6

Source: MOUNTAIN TOP LIFE is a daily devotional by Dr. D.K Olukoya (General Overseer, Mountain of Fire and Miracle Ministries Worldwide)

Today's Devotion | Thursday | HOLY SPIRIT AND ANOINTING (I)

MOUNTAIN TOP LIFE DAILY DEVOTIONAL

HOLY SPIRIT AND ANOINTING (I)

FIRE SCRIPTURE: Isaiah 61:1-3

MEMORY VERSE:

Isaiah 10:27 "And it shall come to pass in that day, that his burden shall be taken away from off thy shoulder, and his yoke from off thy neck, and the yoke shall be destroyed because of the anointing."

PRAISE WORSHIP: Take a worship song as led by the Holy Spirit

THE MESSAGE:

Christianity is not a religion of the lazy ones. Christianity has power and the only way to receive that power is to receive the baptism of the Holy Spirit and then the anointing. When the anointing of the Holy Spirit comes upon your head, your life will never remain the same. You will become another man. The only thing that makes you different from other Christians is the anointing of the Holy Spirit upon your head. The presence of the Holy Spirit in your life will make a huge difference in your Christian walk. To anoint is to pour oil upon a person or a thing for a divine purpose (Leviticus 8:10-12).

Anointing will make you to do supernatural things. That is, you will move from being an ordinary person to a supernatural person. With the anointing of the Holy Spirit, all impossibilities in your life will become possible. It is the supernatural equipment for supernatural assignment. It is God's extra touch upon your life. When the anointing comes upon you, you will receive the boldness to witness to others because it replaces shyness with boldness (Acts 1:8). Anointing will prepare you for battle against the powers of darkness, because when the battle comes in contact with the higher power, it gives way. The anointing of the Holy Spirit can generate wealth for you. Jesus had this anointing as it can be seen in various ways: He changed water to wine; He fed 5000 people with five loaves of bread and two fishes. Elijah had this anointing too, when he prayed and the widow had increasing flow of oil.

Beloved, when you allow Jesus Christ to have His way in your life and you receive the baptism of the Holy Spirit, you will also receive this anointing to generate wealth. Anointing will give you wisdom, heal your broken heart, set you free from the captivity of satan and destroy evil yokes of poverty, curses and covenants.

Beloved, if you really want to be set apart for the use of God, you don't want to be an ordinary church goer, you want to be relevant in God's Kingdom, you must pray for the anointing of the Holy Spirit.

MOTIVATIONAL QUOTE:

The anointing of the Holy Spirit will not fall on a goat with horns but on the sheep that is meek.

PROPHETIC WORD FOR TODAY:

ABUNDANT GRACE AND ANOINTING TO FULFIL YOUR DESTINY SHALL BE GRANTED TO YOU BY THE LORD ALMIGHTY.

PRAYER POINTS:

MORNING

1. Holy Spirit, baptise me afresh now, in the name of Jesus Christ.

2. Holy Spirit, saturate my life with Your fresh fire, in the name of Jesus Christ.

3. Holy Spirit, dry up every strange anointing in my life, in the name of Jesus Christ. 

EVENING

4. Every resistance to the power of the Holy Spirit in my life, die now, in the name of Jesus Christ.

5. My life shall not grieve the Holy Spirit, in the name of Jesus Christ.

6. Holy Spirit, make my life Your dwelling place, in the name of Jesus Christ.

7. Holy Spirit, guide me, help me and comfort me daily, in the name of Jesus.

Bible In One Year: Joshua 9-11

Source: MOUNTAIN TOP LIFE is a daily devotional by Dr. D.K Olukoya (General Overseer, Mountain of Fire and Miracle Ministries Worldwide)

Today's Devotion | Wednesday | GOD'S PICTURE OF THE CHRISTIAN HOME (II)

 
MOUNTAIN TOP LIFE DAILY DEVOTIONAL

GOD'S PICTURE OF THE CHRISTIAN HOME (II)

FIRE SCRIPTURE: Proverbs 3:5-8

MEMORY VERSE:

Proverbs 3:6 "In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths."

PRAISE WORSHIP: Take a worship song as led by the Holy Spirit

THE MESSAGE:

It is necessary to be guided by God in such an important issue of life as marriage (Proverbs 3:3-7; Jeremiah 10:23). There are conditions we must fulfil before God will guide us (Matthew 6:25-32; Psalms 66:18). You shall give full attention to the teaching of God's word on how not to and how to find a help meet. Let us first examine the former. I call them carnal and destructive methods of choosing a partner. They include: walking by sight (Judges 14:13), carnal choice motivated by lust and sin, selection based on ungodly parental command, prayerless approach and tribal sentiment (Judges 21:16-20). Others in this category are fake prophets and prophecies, personal decision lacking divine approval and asking with an idol in your heart (Deuteronomy 7:14).

Beloved, choosing a spouse the wrong way has several grave consequences. Let us examine some of them. First, the New Testament commands against unequal yoke. Who is an unbeliever? The prosperous man who is not born-again, the beautiful lady who is not Christlike, the well-behaved person who has not given his life to Jesus, the religious, dutiful, conscientious church-goer who has never truly repented, the "believer" who is not a new creature, the "convert" who is not free from sin, the "Pentecostal" who speaks in tongues but lacks divine love for God and brethren, the backslider who is no more in Christ. It is ungodly for any believer to elope with a woman or man, no matter the divergent and unyielding stance of the parents (Genesis 31:20-51). People in such a situation must pray and trust in the Lord, who gave the revelation of His will, to finish the work, for with God all things are possible. The church will not join a couple in marriage, where one of them had been married and the partner is alive (Matthew 19:4-6), the lady has not obtained the consent of her parents, the lady is already pregnant, the couple is unequally yoked -- one of them is not born again or not a Christian at all.

Leviticus 18:27 says that for all these abominations have the men of the land done which were before you, and the land is defiled. Beloved, I encourage you to trust God and acknowledge Him in all your ways. Your marital life will be a success story.

MOTIVATIONAL QUOTE:

Just as you should not buy a house because of the painting, never marry a man because of handsomeness or a woman because of beauty.

PROPHETIC WORD FOR TODAY:

THE AGENDA OF HEAVEN FOR YOUR MARITAL LIFE SHALL NOT FAIL, IN THE NAME OF JESUS.

PRAYER POINTS:

MORNING

1. Holy Spirit, let my marital life be patterned after heaven's agenda, in the name of Jesus Christ.

2. My marriage shall not lead me to hell fire, in the name of Jesus Christ.

3. By the blood of Jesus, I overturn every agenda of the enemy to destroy my marital life, in the name of Jesus Christ.

EVENING

4. By the blood of Jesus, I break the yoke of ancestral evil power upon my marital life, in the name of Jesus Christ.

5. Holy Spirit, ignite my marital prayer altar with Your fire, in the name of Jesus Christ.

6. Holy Spirit, reveal the will of God to us in my home, in the name of Jesus Christ.

7. My marriage shall not be wasted by the enemy, in the name of Jesus Christ.

Bible In One Year: Numbers 3-4

Source: MOUNTAIN TOP LIFE is a daily devotional by Dr. D.K Olukoya (General Overseer, Mountain of Fire and Miracle Ministries Worldwide)

Today's Devotion (Tuesday) GOD'S PICTURE OF THE CHRISTIAN HOME (I)

MOUNTAIN TOP LIFE DAILY DEVOTIONAL

GOD'S PICTURE OF THE CHRISTIAN HOME (I)

FIRE SCRIPTURE: 1 Corinthians 7:1-9

MEMORY VERSE:

1 Corinthians 7:2 "Nevertheless, to avoid fornication, let every man have his own wife, and let every woman have her own husband."

PRAISE WORSHIP: Take a worship song as led by the Holy Spirit

THE MESSAGE:

Marriage is a holy union, a living symbol, a precious relationship that needs tender and self-sacrificing care. It is God's idea and not a derivative of any culture. It is a gift from God to man and it has three basic aspects: First, the man leaves his parents, and in a public act, pledges himself to his wife. Second, the man and woman are joined together by taking responsibility for each other's welfare and by loving the partner above all others. In this context, love is given a richer and more interesting meaning. L stands for loyalty to each other. O stands for openness to each other. V stands for vocalising appreciation to each other and E stands for encouragement to each other. Third, the two become one flesh in the intimacy and commitment to the wonderful union which is reserved for marriage.

By doing the foregoing, marriage provides the needed fellowship, comfort, companionship and partnership. It is one of God's methods to keep men and women free from fornication and immorality. With very few exceptions, most men and women are to marry. These exceptions are to receive God's guidance and are not to be the product of infantile decisions, misguided initiations, faithless consecration (Genesis 2:18-20, 22-24; Matthew 19:4, 5).

Marriage is part of God's plan to raise the Christian family. But the believer is not to go searching for a wife or husband without God's guidance, neither is he or she to resort to an abominable method of sampling or picking and choosing. The Bible reveals this truth in Genesis 2:18, "And the LORD God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him." God seems to be saying, "I am not going to allow the man choose for himself." In Genesis 2:22, the Bible affirms, "And the rib, which the LORD God had taken from man, made he a woman, and brought her unto the man." Beloved, you need to wait on God and get His guidance on important steps to be taken concerning your marriage.

MOTIVATIONAL QUOTE:

Let purpose be the driving factor before marriage in your life.

PROPHETIC WORD FOR TODAY:

YOUR MARITAL JOURNEY SHALL NOT BE SATANICALLY DIVERTED, IN THE NAME OF JESUS.

PRAYER POINTS:

MORNING

1. Holy Spirit, come and dwell in Your fullness in my home, in the name of Jesus Christ.

2. My marriage shall fulfil God's purposes, in the name of Jesus Christ.

3. Agents of darkness reporting my marriage to satan, die, in the name of Jesus Christ.

EVENING

4. My marriage shall not follow the evil pattern of my ancestors, in the name of Jesus.

5. The end of my marital life shall be better than the beginning, in the name of Jesus Christ.

6. Wolves attacking Christian homes, you shall not prosper in my home, in the name of Jesus Christ.

7. Holy Spirit, direct the steps of my marital life, in the name of Jesus.

Bible In One Year: Numbers 1-2

Source: MOUNTAIN TOP LIFE is a daily devotional by Dr. D.K Olukoya (General Overseer, Mountain of Fire and Miracle Ministries Worldwide)

Today's Devotion (Monday) I WILL GO TO HEAVEN

MOUNTAIN TOP LIFE DAILY DEVOTIONAL

I WILL GO TO HEAVEN

FIRE SCRIPTURE: John 14:1-4

MEMORY VERSE:

Mark 8:36 "For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?"

PRAISE WORSHIP: Take a worship song as led by the Holy Spirit

THE MESSAGE:

As a Christian, to say the topic of today confidently, you must understand what going to heaven entails. You must ask God for grace and work hard to go to heaven. You must live, serve and give everything from your heart to make it possible. Be sure the way is very narrow.

The love of God has prepared heaven for us at the end of our lives. But as loving as our Father is, He made some conditions for those He will accommodate in Heaven. It is a matter of choice and determination to go to heaven. You must have a day that you surrender your life totally to the Lordship of the Lord Jesus as Romans 10:8-10 demands. This is because all men have sinned and come short of the glory of God (Romans 3:23). No man that is not born again will go to Heaven by the time he finishes on earth (John 3:3-5).

After the new birth experience, maintain a sincere and diligent study of the word of God (1 Peter 2:2). Join a Bible-believing and Bible-practising church where you fellowship with the children of God to learn new things about God and serve Him daily. Also, personally maintain a daily life of communion with God. In the morning before the distractions of the day, wake up and observe your Quite time. Praise God for the gift of the new day; thank Him very well for everything He did in your life and family the previous day. Commit the new day to His able hands (Proverbs 3:5-6). Ask Him for help to line the new day under His control and instructions. Read and meditate on the passage of the Bible for instructions and directions for the day. Maintain this daily routine with discipline and it will bring you to maturity in the Lord. As you grow, set rules and regulations for your life to discipline your flesh. Learn to identify and always obey the prompting of the Holy Spirit. Endeavour to obey God, His words and the Holy Spirit at all cost.

Beloved, all the foregoing will make it possible for you to live a holy life and grow in faith to the fullness of maturity. Above all, always be expectant and ready for the coming of the Lord. He will come on the day unexpected. God will count you worthy, in Jesus' name.

MOTIVATIONAL QUOTE:

The difference between the impossible and the possible lies in people's determination.

PROPHETIC WORD FOR TODAY:

THE ENEMY WILL NOT WRITE THE LAST CHAPTER OF YOUR LIFE, IN THE NAME OF JESUS.

PRAYER POINTS:

MORNING

1. Lord, perfect what is lacking in my faith, in the name of Jesus.

2. Lord, make me perfect unto Your good work, in the name of Jesus.

3. Lord, boost my energy to run the race set before me, in the name of Jesus.

EVENING

4. Father, feed me with spiritual energy, in the name of Jesus.

5. Lord, give me peace in all areas of my life, in the name of Jesus.

6. Lord, perfect Your good work in my life, in the name of Jesus.

7. Father Lord, let Christ dwell in my heart in all wisdom, in the name of Jesus.

Bible In One Year: Leviticus 26-27

Source: MOUNTAIN TOP LIFE is a daily devotional by Dr. D.K Olukoya (General Overseer, Mountain of Fire and Miracle Ministries Worldwide)

Today's Devotion (Sunday) STEPPING OUT OF THE CAGE OF LONELINESS

MOUNTAIN TOP LIFE DAILY DEVOTIONAL

STEPPING OUT OF THE CAGE OF LONELINESS

FIRE SCRIPTURE: Psalms 34:17-20

MEMORY VERSE:

Matthew 28:20b- "And, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen."

PRAISE WORSHIP: Take a worship song as led by the Holy Spirit

THE MESSAGE:

There is nothing profitable about loneliness. It destroys the body, soul and spirit. It is also a subtle way of establishing satanic authority upon the life of its victim. The Bible says: and you shall know the truth and the truth shall set you free! Jesus is the Truth! Whoever He sets free is free indeed! (John 8:32, 36).

Therefore, the starting point is to find your way back to God when you're still conscious, before it becomes a serious mental and emotional problem. Repent of the sin of keeping away from God and man. Ask for grace and power to pull down the spiritual barricade and satanic strongholds, and let in the Spirit of God (James 4:6).

Commit your burdens unto Him (1 Peter 5:7). He is the Master Burden-Bearer. He will lighten the burdens of your heart and take away that heaviness. By the help of the Holy Spirit, seek and embrace peace always (Philippians 4:4-7). Make a decision to live amicably with fellow men, as advised in Hebrews 12:14; Romans 12:18. Surround yourself always with the right company and network of godly persons. The book of John asks, "How can you claim to love God when you don't like your fellow man who you see from time to time? (1 John 4:20-21).

Agree with the fact that everyone cannot be like you. Forgive others and forgive yourself. Don't keep record of offenses, rather be quick to resolve them and move on (Ephesians 4:26). Renew your heart and thoughts always with the word of God, doing away with all your former bad habits (Romans 12:2; Philippians 4:8; Ephesians 4:20-24). Speak health to your life and be ready to do an aggressive warfare to evacuate every stubborn and unholy tenant within, by praying always against polluting spirits and every power contrary to the Holy Spirit, pulling down every satanic stronghold of the mind in the name of Jesus.

Beloved, joy is a fruit of the Spirit and a godly virtue you must imbibe. Let it fill your heart. Praise God at all times! God inhabits the praises of His people. Loneliness cannot thrive where the Spirit of God dwells. Let everything in and around you praise the Lord! Finally, reject the counsel of the devil: "I'm okay all by myself", "I can make it all alone!" Let God in! When Jesus sets you free, loneliness cannot imprison you!

MOTIVATIONAL QUOTE:

With Jesus in the vessel of your life, you become a new person, because His fullness fill the whole of you and the change is evident.

PROPHETIC WORD FOR TODAY:

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH JESUS, YOU ARE MORE THAN CONQUEROR AND YOUR LIFE SHALL ATTRACT PEOPLE THAT MATTER. LONELINESS SHALL NEVER FIND A PLACE IN YOUR LIFE, IN THE NAME OF JESUS.

PRAYER POINTS:

MORNING

1. I evacuate by fire, every strange thoughts, negative imaginations and feelings from my life, in the name of Jesus.

2. Enemies of peace and rest in my life, come out, die, in the name of Jesus.

3. I shall not be scared away from my place of blessings, in the name of Jesus.

EVENING

4. I barricade my life with the Holy Ghost fire against every invasion of mind-polluting spirits, in the name of Jesus.

5. O God, arise and let Your will be done in my life, in the name of Jesus.

6. I reject every deception and counsel of darkness, in the name of Jesus.

7. Lord Jesus, Prince of Peace, reign and rule in my life forever!

Bible In One Year: Leviticus 24-25

Source: MOUNTAIN TOP LIFE is a daily devotional by Dr. D.K Olukoya (General Overseer, Mountain of Fire and Miracle Ministries Worldwide)

Today's Devotion (Saturday)

 
MOUNTAIN TOP LIFE DAILY DEVOTIONAL

TRIGGERS OF LONELINESS

FIRE SCRIPTURE: Romans 7:15-19

MEMORY VERSE:

Psalms 23:4 "Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me."

PRAISE WORSHIP: Take a worship song as led by the Holy Spirit

THE MESSAGE:

The present world is full of aggression, violence, strife, break ups and divisions in human relationships such as marriage, parenting, family, sibling rivalry, friendship, courtship, and all social and corporate relationships. The Church and the relationship between brethren inclusive! Sadly, it is not out of place to see people who come to church, mingle with the crowd but yet lonely and forsaken.

The Bible is a Book of conflict resolution. No matter the category of your problems, there is a solution attached! But it will be needful that you do a thorough and in-depth self-examination. Discover what triggers you into ungodly solitude. Relax and do a flashback! You may need to go back to your childhood days. What are your pains, regrets, hurts and wounds? Could it be rejection? Jesus was rejected and betrayed! (Isaiah 53). Were you betrayed by friends and you thought it's better to remain lonely than have unfriendly friends? God is able to connect you to the right people.

Is it as a result of family issues or sibling rivalry? Ask Joseph. He survived the same among his brethren; they bowed to him at last. Could it be the pains of widowhood, marital distress, separation, divorce or broken courtship? God can and will give you beauty for your ashes as He promised in Isaiah 61:3. Is it as a result of grief or loss like Job? Jesus will wipe away your tears and give you joy! Is it from internal pressure, failures and disappointments? God is able to sort it all out, if only you will cast the burden upon Him.

The Psalmist, King David, was a man of many troubles, yet he did not live a lonely life. People kept drawing to him because God was with him. It means that if, and when you remain lonely, people avoid you instead of relating with you, then the presence of God is no longer with you! Jesus did not keep away from men in spite of who He is when He was in the world, rather He accepted each of His disciples for whom they were and helped them become better persons.

Acceptance is one place you should start from by developing a positive mindset to persons, things and situations. For all these shall pass away, no situation is permanent! Realise that we have individual differences which may trigger conflicts, but in diversity we can foster unity as children of God.

Make efforts to chase away that lonely feeling and invite the Prince into your life and you shall NEVER be lonely. We are sheep of His pastures, created for His pleasure. Begin to enjoy that intimacy and you shall become divinely contagious, never lonely again, in Jesus' name.

MOTIVATIONAL QUOTE:

A lonely life is an empty life that is void of the very essence of living -- to love and be loned. But with God every void shall be filled to overflowing with His presence and love.

PROPHETIC WORD FOR TODAY:

I DECREE THAT OBSCURITY SHALL NEVER BE ABLE TO SWALLOW YOUR GLORY, IN THE NAME OF JESUS.

PRAYER POINTS:

MORNING

1. O God, arise and deliver me from myself, in the name of Jesus.

2. Evil trees in the garden of my life, wither to your roots, in the name of Jesus.

3. I pull down every stronghold of ungodly thoughts and imagination, in the name of Jesus.

EVENING

4. Grace to live, love and be loved, come upon me now, in the name of Jesus.

5. Blood of Jesus, flush out the strangers of darkness from my mind, in the name of Jesus.

6. Internal termites, catch fire, die, in the name of Jesus.

7. Holy Spirit, do Your work in my life and kill every agent of loneliness, in the name of Jesus.

Bible In One Year: Leviticus 22-23

Source: MOUNTAIN TOP LIFE is a daily devotional by Dr. D.K Olukoya (General Overseer, Mountain of Fire and Miracle Ministries Worldwide)

Today's Devotion (Friday)

MOUNTAIN TOP LIFE DAILY DEVOTIONAL

WHY ARE YOU LONELY?

FIRE SCRIPTURE: Psalm 25:16-18

MEMORY VERSE:

Isaiah 41:10 "Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness."

PRAISE WORSHIP: Take a worship song as led by the Holy Spirit

THE MESSAGE:

The world today is infested with, "I", "me", "my", and "mine". This is a far cry from the desire of God for His children. We are first and foremost expected to be in intimacy with God, then with fellow humans.

Loneliness could occur as a result of many reasons, hidden or open. These include the feeling of being unloved, unwanted or abandoned. It starts with funny thoughts, strange imagination and untrue conclusions about a person, situations and relationships. It degenerates into harbouring fear, insecurity, suspicion, hurts, wounds, pains, keeping records of offenses, misconceptions, doubts and more. It could also be as a result of personal issues arising from disappointment, discouragement, betrayal, and all such.

Whatever the cause, loneliness is a kingdom of self! God is shut out and fellow men too. The victim sees and judges issues from his own faulty perspective. He doesn't see what is good in others, hence he lives and operates alone. This negative attitude becomes an easy access for the enemy. The devil creeps in to be the cheerleader and preacher to the person. He takes advantage of this situation to build his stronghold in his mind and offers ungodly counsel, thereby compounding his problems. He ends up stealing the peace and joy of such his victims.

Are you lonely? Do you often feel alone even when in a crowd? Do you feel unnoticed, uncomfortable and unwanted in the midst of friends? Do you have the tendency of easily withdrawing whenever there is an issue to be resolved? Do you dislike confrontation? Are you comfortable keeping malice? Do you feel offended whenever you're not on the winning side? God respects healthy and godly quietness not an ominous one! Loneliness breaks and destroys the network of people around you and can take you deeper than you ever bargain. The enemy enjoys the person who engages in solitude without the Holy Spirit.

We should always remember the counsel of God's word not to forsake the gathering of the saints (Hebrew 10:25; Psalm 133:1-3). Jesus emphatically told us that offence cannot but come (Luke 17:1a). God promises to always be by His children, hence, with Him you can never be lonely.

No matter your troubles and woes, loneliness is not the answer. 1 Corinthians 10:13 says that God is able to deliver you from all your troubles. God sees your pains and can sort you out. Don't be a slave to your problem! Trust God and there shall be a way out, in Jesus' name.

MOTIVATIONAL QUOTE:

Except you are alone with God, loneliness is nothing but an emotional drain, an unconscious self-imprisonment.

PROPHETIC WORD FOR TODAY:

I DECREE THAT EVERY VEIL OF DARKNESS SHIELDING YOU FROM DIVINE ILLUMINATION BE LIFTED AND ROASTED TODAY, IN THE NAME OF JESUS.

PRAYER POINTS:

MORNING

1. Powers assigned to throw my life into obscurity, release me and die, in the name of Jesus.

2. Darkness within my soul, vanish at the manifestation of Light, in the name of Jesus.

3. O God, arise and deliver me from every journey into destruction, in the name of Jesus.

EVENING

4. I pull down every kingdom of self within me, and I enthrone Jesus, my Lord and Saviour, in the name of Jesus.

5. Satanic agenda to set me against myself, fail woefully, in the name of Jesus.

6. Power to overcome my problems, come upon me now, in the name of Jesus.

7. O God, arise and connect me to my destiny helpers, in the name of Jesus.

Bible In One Year: Leviticus 19-21

Source: MOUNTAIN TOP LIFE is a daily devotional by Dr. D.K Olukoya (General Overseer, Mountain of Fire and Miracle Ministries Worldwide)

Today's Devotion (Thursday)

 

MOUNTAIN TOP LIFE DAILY DEVOTIONAL

REWARDS AT THE SECOND COMING OF CHRIST

FIRE SCRIPTURE: Luke 12:31-40

MEMORY VERSE:

Matthew 16:27 "For the Son of man shall come in the glory of his Father with his angels; and then he shall reward every man according to his works."

PRAISE WORSHIP: Take a worship song as led by the Holy Spirit

THE MESSAGE:

We have established the Scriptural truth that Jesus Christ, the Son of God, will return. The Scriptures also affirm that when the Second Coming of Christ takes place, He shall bestow rewards on believers. Revelation 22:12 says, "And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be." Let us examine those rewards.

The first reward is that the saints will receive honour from the King (Jesus Christ). What kind of honour will the Lord bestow on His faithful servants? Luke 12:37 provides the answer, "Blessed are those servants, whom the lord when he cometh shall find watching: verily I say unto you, that he shall gird himself, and make them to sit down to meat, and will come forth and serve them."

Second, the saints will fellowship with the King. John 14:3 affirms this in these words, "And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also."

Third, every saint of God, at the return of Christ, will have likeness to the King. Philippians 3:20-21 says, "For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ: Who shall change our vile body, that it may be fashioned like unto his glorious body, according to the working whereby he is able even to subdue all things unto himself." It is a wonderful thing to be changed to be like the Soon Coming King and to fellowship with Him.

CHRIST'S SECOND COMING: PROVING SCOFFERS WRONG (III)

Another reward that Christ will bestow on the saints when He returns is that they will glory with Him. The Holy Spirit, giving this blessed assurance to believers wrote through Paul that, "When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory" (Colossians 3:4).

In addition, the Bible assures that when Jesus Christ, the Chief Shepherd shall appear, the saints shall receive fadeless crowns (1 Peter 5:4). Finally, when Jesus Christ returns, believers will have the grace to have the beatific vision of God. The "beatific vision" means the eternal and direct visual perception of God. It means seeing God face to face. 1 John 3:2 affirms this, "Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is."

My prayer is that you will not miss any of these rewards, in the mighty name of Jesus.

MOTIVATIONAL QUOTE:

For every disciplined effort, there is a reward.

PROPHETIC WORD FOR TODAY:

THE VOICE OF "GET BEHIND ME, THOU WORKER OF INEQUITIES" WILL NOT BE YOUR PORTION, IN THE NAME OF JESUS.

PRAYER POINTS:

MORNING

1. I shall not be disappointed when Christ returns with His rewards, in the name of Jesus.

2. I shall receive the honour of being with Christ, the King and His "well done, thou faithful servant", in the name of Jesus.

3. I shall be changed to be like Jesus and have fellowship with Him when He returns, in the name of Jesus.

EVENING

4. Anything that can make me miss the rapture and Christ's rewards for the saints, die now, in the name of Jesus.

5. When Jesus shall appear, I shall also appear with Him in glory, in the name of Jesus.

6. I shall receive my fadeless crown at the return of Christ, in the name of Jesus.

7. My Father, make heaven my reward at the end of my sojourn on earth, in the name of Jesus.

Bible In One Year: Leviticus 16-18

Source: MOUNTAIN TOP LIFE is a daily devotional by Dr. D.K Olukoya (General Overseer, Mountain of Fire and Miracle Ministries Worldwide)

Today's Devotion (Wednesday)

MOUNTAIN TOP LIFE DAILY DEVOTIONAL 

CHRIST'S SECOND COMING: PROVING SCOFFERS WRONG (III)

FIRE SCRIPTURE: Titus 2:13-14

MEMORY VERSE:

1 John 3:2 "Now are we children of God, and it has not yet been revealed what we shall be: but we know that when He is revealed, we shall be like Him; for we shall see Him as He is."

PRAISE WORSHIP: Take a worship song as led by the Holy Spirit

THE MESSAGE:

God's word is infallible and inerrant. His promise about the salvation of Israel will be fulfilled at Christ's Second Coming. The Bible affirms that "For if thou wert cut out of the olive tree which is wild by nature, and wert graffed contrary to nature into a good olive tree: how much more shall these, which be the natural branches, be graffed into their own olive tree?" (Romans 11:24). The fact that Christ will return to fulfill this prophecy is another proof we need to note.

In addition, Christ will return for His vindication. The world saw Him die on the Cross, bleeding and naked. When He resurrected, He appeared only to believers who touched Him and related with Him. Later, the unbelieving world will see His glory displayed to everyone.  Hebrews 9:28 says, "So Christ was once offered to bear the sins of many; and unto them that look for him shall he appear the second time without sin unto salvation." Besides, the Saviour who was humiliated and put to death like a criminal in man's utter display of hatred for God will return as a conquering Lord and every eye will see Him (Luke 21:25-27; Revelation 1:7).

Finally, the Second Coming of Christ is inevitable because the destruction of satan as a Bible prophecy is tied to it. God's word will never fail and His plan can never be thwarted. Christ is the only rightful Ruler of the world, satan is an usurper. When Christ returns, He will overthrow and destroy satan completely.

Finally, Christ's return is imperative because the saints' hope depends on it. The saints are the true believers in God. They love Christ's appearing and look forward to it (2 Timothy 4:8). The apostle John says, "Now are we children of God, and it has not yet been revealed what we shall be: but we know that when He is revealed, we shall be like Him; for we shall see Him as He is." (1 John 3:2). The return of Christ will instantly usher in the fullness of our glorification.

Beloved, were you in doubt about Christ's Second Coming? Our discourse in the last three days is meant to help correct your view and encourage you to educate and convert others. I pray that the Holy Spirit help you, in Jesus' name.

MOTIVATIONAL QUOTE:

Let us consider this settled, that no one has made progress in the school of Christ who does not joyfully await the day of death and final resurrection.

PROPHETIC WORD FOR TODAY:

RECEIVE THE GRACE TO BE A TRUE BRIDE OF CHRIST WITH GARMENT WITHOUT BLEMISH, SPOT OR WRINKLE, IN THE NAME OF JESUS.

PRAYER POINTS:

MORNING

1. Father, I thank You because Your word concerning Christ's return will not fail, in the name of Jesus.

2. Forgive me Father, for the ways that I have allowed myself to become entangled with the things of this world, in the name of Jesus.

3. Father, forgive me because I have allowed my heart to be weighed down with the anxieties of life and my watchfulness for the coming of Jesus has been diminished, in the name of Jesus.

EVENING

4. Father, let all doubt and unbelief regarding the Second Coming of Christ be destroyed and replaced with holy anticipation, in the name of Jesus.

5. Father, help me to set my mind on things above and to unclutter my thoughts from the passing affairs of this world, in the name of Jesus.

6. Father, forgive and heal Your Church of prayerlessness, especially about Christ's return, in the name of Jesus.

7. I overcome the lies and devices of the devil to hinder people from preparing for Christ's return, by the blood of Jesus, in the name of Jesus.

Bible In One Year: Leviticus 14-15

Source: MOUNTAIN TOP LIFE is a daily devotional by Dr. D.K Olukoya (General Overseer, Mountain of Fire and Miracle Ministries Worldwide)

Today's Devotion (Tuesday)

 

MOUNTAIN TOP LIFE DAILY DEVOTIONAL

CHRIST'S SECOND COMING: PROVING SCOFFERS WRONG (II)

FIRE SCRIPTURE: Matthew 24:36-47

MEMORY VERSE:

Revelation 1:7 "Behold, he cometh with clouds; and every eye shall see him, and they also which pierced him: and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of him. Even so, Amen."

PRAISE WORSHIP: Take a worship song as led by the Holy Spirit

THE MESSAGE:

Yesterday, we made it abundantly clear that a Christian owes it a duty to believe in Christ's Second Coming and to teach unbelievers, scoffers and doubters to believe the same as that will save the unbelieving and unprepared from going to hell. The key to converting scoffers is to reveal the truths of the Bible on Christ's return to them. Today, we will examine more proofs in the Bible on the Second Coming of Christ.

The third point that proves that Jesus Christ will return is that the Holy Spirit, who is called "the Spirit of truth" (John 14:17; 15:26), also testifies of the Second Coming of Christ through the New Testament writers. Apostle Paul (1 Corinthians 1:4-7; Philippians 3:20; Colossians 3:4; 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17; etc), the Apostle Peter (1 Peter 5:4; 2 Peter 3), or the Apostle John (1 John 3:2), again and again through the inerrant Scriptures, the Holy Spirit adds His witness to that of the Father and the Son -- Jesus is coming.

Similarly, God's programme for the church, that identifies it as the bride without spot or wrinkle which Christ is coming back for, is another proof that His Son is coming back. The Church's role is to be like a pure bride for God's own Son, ready to be presented to Him at His Second Coming. The Bridegroom and the bride relationship of Christ and the Church is underscored in Matthew 25; Ephesians 5:25-27 and Revelation 19:6-9). Christ will definitely return to claim His bride (the Church), just as He promised (John 14:2-3).

Another important proof that Christ will return is that He is the One to put an end to the wickedness and corruption that are prevalent in the world. Matthew 16:27 says "For the Son of man shall come in the glory of his Father with his angels; and then he shall reward every man according to his works." John 5:28-29 corroborates this: "Marvel not at this: for the hour is coming, in the which all that are in the graves shall hear his voice, And shall come forth; they that have done good, unto the resurrection of life; and they that have done evil, unto the resurrection of damnation." Stay wise, stay prepared, Christ is coming back!

MOTIVATIONAL QUOTE:

If we are not hungry for Christ, we are probably too full of ourselves.

PROPHETIC WORD FOR TODAY:

POWERS ASSIGNED TO MAKE YOU MISS THE RAPTURE ARE BURIED ALIVE TODAY, IN THE NAME OF JESUS.

PRAYER POINTS:

MORNING

1. Father, I will not be inattentive to Your work nor be weary as I wait, in the name of Jesus.

2. Father, have mercy on me. Let me not miss the rapture, in the name of Jesus.

3. Father, revive my heart and give me a fresh sense of urgency about the return of Jesus Christ, in the name of Jesus.

EVENING

4. My Father, produce in me greater grace, love and devotion to live out my faith, in the name of Jesus.

5. My Father, protect me and my family from the peril of the end time, in the name of Jesus.

6. Lord Jesus, help me to be always watching for Your return and encouraging others continually that today could be the day!

7. Maranatha! O Lord Jesus, come quickly, I pray.

Bible In One Year: Leviticus 11-13

Source: MOUNTAIN TOP LIFE is a daily devotional by Dr. D.K Olukoya (General Overseer, Mountain of Fire and Miracle Ministries Worldwide)

Today's Devotion (Monday)

MOUNTAIN TOP LIFE DAILY DEVOTIONAL

CHRIST'S SECOND COMING: PROVING SCOFFERS WRONG (I)

FIRE SCRIPTURE: 2 Peter 3:1-10

MEMORY VERSE:

Acts 1:11 "Which also said, Ye men of Galilee, why stand ye gazing up into heaven? this same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven."

PRAISE WORSHIP: Take a worship song as led by the Holy Spirit

THE MESSAGE:

The Second Coming of Christ is undeniably a major theme in the prophecy of the Old and New Testaments. Regardless of what scoffers say, Jesus is coming (2 Peter 3:3-10). The rewards that are attached to Christ's Second Coming are so great that it would be a colossal loss for anyone to miss them. The first step to take in order to earn the great rewards is to believe that Christ will return.

As a believer, you are not just to believe this central Christian doctrine but to also reach others to believe it. Acts 26:18 summarises your role in saving others like this: "... to open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in Me." In order to reveal the truth of Christ's return to unbelievers, doubters and scoffers and win them for Christ, we will examine biblical proofs of Christ's Second Coming.

First, God promised that Jesus Christ, His Son, will return. God cannot lie. He is called the Promise Keeper. From the beginning (Genesis 3:15) to end (Malachi 4:2), the entire Old Testament is filled with prophecies of the coming Deliverer. Similarly, almost all the New Testament chapters affirm the Second Coming of Christ. Since God promised it, it will be fulfilled just as all His promises on the first advent of Christ were all fulfilled.

Second, Christ Himself, in His earthly teachings, affirmed His Second Coming (Matthew 24; Luke 21). During His trial, He told the High Priest, "You will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of Power, and coming with the clouds of heaven" (Mark 14:62). Also, on the night of His betrayal, He told the disciples, "I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to myself" (John 14:2-3).

Beloved, not only is the credibility of God at stake in Christ's Second Coming, but so is the credibility of His Son. God will be true even if every man is a liar (Romans 3:4). It is impossible for Him to lie (Hebrews 6:18). Believe that Christ will return, and be saved from doom and damnation.

MOTIVATIONAL QUOTE:

The first time, Christ came to slay sin in men. The second time, He will come to slay men in sin.

PROPHETIC WORD FOR TODAY:

WHEN CHRIST RETURNS, YOU WILL NOT BE LEFT BEHIND, IN THE NAME OF JESUS.

PRAYER POINTS:

MORNING

1. Come, Lord Jesus, and fulfil Your gracious promise to me to receive me to Yourself. 

2. Come, Lord Jesus, and help me to live for You as I wait, watch and work, so that I shall not be ashamed at Your Coming.

3. Come, Lord Jesus, for I am waiting to see You as You are, and to be changed into Your likeness.

EVENING

4. Lord Jesus, when You return, You will find me and my brothers and sisters in Christ, dressed and ready for service with our lamps fully fueled and burning brightly.

5. Father, give me the grace to wait patiently and be prepared for Christ's Second Coming, in the name of Jesus.

6. Come, Lord Jesus, for only then will my union with You and my vision be one of sight and not just one of faith.

7. I shall not miss the rewards at Christ's Second Coming, in the name of Jesus.

Bible In One Year: Leviticus 8-10

Source: MOUNTAIN TOP LIFE is a daily devotional by Dr. D.K Olukoya (General Overseer, Mountain of Fire and Miracle Ministries Worldwide)

Today's Devotion (Sunday) GLORIFYING GOD

 
MOUNTAIN TOP LIFE DAILY DEVOTIONAL

GLORIFYING GOD

FIRE SCRIPTURE: John 15:1-8

MEMORY VERSE:

1 Peter 4:11 "If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God giveth: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen."

PRAISE WORSHIP: Take a worship song as led by the Holy Spirit

THE MESSAGE:

A supreme duty of man is to glorify God. As a believer and child of the kingdom, you must ensure that every area of your life conforms to the will of God and brings glory to Him. The Psalmist enjoins believers to "Give unto the LORD, O ye mighty, give unto the LORD glory and strength. Give unto the LORD the glory due unto his name; worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness" (Psalm 29:1-2).

How do you glorify God in your daily life? First, when you sing praise and worship songs to God, you bring glory to Him. In Psalm 22:23, the Bible says, "Ye that fear the LORD, praise him; all ye the seed of Jacob, glorify him; and fear him, all ye the seed of Israel." Praise and worship will also help you to stay connected to God. The second way you can glorify God in your daily life is by doing God's work (serving God and others, sharing the gospel, etc). Matthew 5:16 says, "Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven."

Also, when you bear fruit in the Kingdom of God, you bring glory and honour to God. The Bible affirms this in John 15:8, "Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; so shall ye be my disciples." You are fruitful in the Lord when you are useful and productive in His work. Furthermore, you can bring glory to God by promoting spiritual unity and oneness. That is why the Bible provides this admonition, "Finally, brethren, farewell. Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you" (2 Corinthians 13:11).

Similarly, you can glorify God by your entire consecration. When you make yourself holy, dedicated and set apart unto God and His service, you become wholly consecrated to Him. 1 Corinthians 6:20 says "For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God's." Finally, you glorify God when you fulfil His purpose for your life. Apostle Paul said that he had fought the good fight, finished his course, kept the faith and a crown of righteousness awaits him (2 Timothy 4:7-8).

Beloved, everything about you should glorify God: your ministry, marriage, career, business, finances, and so on. That is the expectation of heaven concerning you. God will not share His glory with anyone. Receive the grace to honour Him with your life and all that concerns you!

MOTIVATIONAL QUOTE:

God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in Him.

PROPHETIC WORD FOR TODAY:

TODAY, ANYTHING WORKING TO DESTROY GOD'S GLORY IN YOUR LIFE SHALL CATCH FIRE, IN THE NAME OF JESUS.

PRAYER POINTS:

MORNING

1. Father, I present my life to You as a living sacrifice, in the name of Jesus.

2. My Father, I offer my life to You, use it for Your glory, in the name of Jesus.

3. Father, give me the grace to bear much fruit for You, in the name of Jesus.

EVENING

4. Anything that wants to take the place of God in my life or share in His glory, die, in the name of Jesus.

5. Father, I glorify You in my body, soul and spirit, in the name of Jesus.

6. Father, I dedicate my life to Your service in honour of Your holy name, in the name of Jesus.

7. Father, make me an ambassador of peace and unity in Your Kingdom, in the name of Jesus. 

Bible In One Year: Leviticus 5-7

Source: MOUNTAIN TOP LIFE is a daily devotional by Dr. D.K Olukoya (General Overseer, Mountain of Fire and Miracle Ministries Worldwide)