MOUNTAIN TOP LIFE, MFM DAILY DEVOTIONAL, SATURDAY 10 JULY 2021

TOPIC FOR TODAY: 10:7:21: Heavenly patriotism

By Dr D.K Olukoya General Overseer MFM worldwide

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Psalms 74, Psalms 75, Psalms 76, Psalms 77

FIRE SCRIPTURE: Philippians 3:17 – 21

Memory verse: Philippians 3: 20-21 

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.

Motivational Quote:  Your love for God’s Kingdom will command God’s favour in your direction.

Prophetic Word: I prophesy that the Lord will establish you as an ambassador for Christ here and in heaven, in the name of Jesus.

The expression “heavenly patriotism” basically means “love of heavenly country and willingness to sacrifice for it. In accordance with today’s devotional fire scripture, since we are ultimately citizens of heaven, then our lives should reflect a higher loyalty. We should actually live as obedient citizens of heaven, no matter how mere citizens of the earth may live their lives all around us.

By faith, Abraham obeyed when he was called to go out to the place which he would receive as an inheritance. And he went out, not knowing where he was going. By faith, he dwelt in the land of promise as in a foreign country, dwelling in tents with Isaac and Jacob, the heirs with him of the same promise; for he waited for the city which has foundations, whose builder and maker is God.

We are thus ultimately citizens of a heavenly country and a heavenly city, and we must live our lives here on earth as strangers and pilgrims who are just passing through.

This means living lives that demonstrate our allegiance to our heavenly King. It means loving our heavenly country and being willing to sacrifice for it, even when doing so puts us at odds with those who are merely citizens of this earth. If we keep our focus where it should be and realize that we look forward to a far better place, then we will also be enabled to persevere in faith just as our forefathers were.

We must not forget that we are ultimately strangers and pilgrims on the earth, but that this does not mean that we are not actually also citizens of an earthly country to which we also owe allegiance and obedience. As a matter of fact, as sojourners and pilgrims on this earth we are to be good citizens who pray for and submit to those in authority for the sake of the Gospel and the glory of God. And this makes us even better citizens of our earthly country.

Indeed, it means that we should be willing to show the love of Christ to and for our country, even to the point of sacrifice for the good of our country. We are ambassadors for Christ here but for a short time, and then we will be in heaven, our true and eternal home with Jesus.

PRAYER POINTS:

MORNING

1. Lord, guide me as a heavenly patriot, in the name of Jesus

2. Lord, keep me safe till I get to the eternal home, in the name of Jesus

3. Lord, lead me in my journey through life, in the name of Jesus.

EVENING

4. O Lord, hold me with Your powerful hand, in the name of Jesus

5. Lord, be my strength and shield, in the name of Jesus.

6. Lord, bid my anxious fears to subside, in the name of Jesus

7. Lord, let me walk with You all along my pilgrim journey, in the name Jesus.

SPECIAL NOTE!

Beloved Reader, the sweetest way to enjoy all-round blessings from God in this Year 2021 is to make Jesus Christ your personal Lord & Saviour.  Remember! the Lord Jesus in John 3:3 says, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless ye are born again, ye cannot see the kingdom of God.”

If you are ready to give your life to Christ Jesus, please pray the displayed prayer below in faith:

Lord Jesus, I am a sinner. I confess all my sin, have mercy on me, forgive me all my sin. Give me grace to go and sin no more. I invite You, come into my life. I accept You as my Lord and Personal Saviour. I believe in my heart You died and rose from the dead to save me. Thank You Lord for saving me, in Jesus name Amen.

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Beware! this period we are in today is fulfilling this saying of Jesus Christ:
“And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold,” Matt 24:12.
Our prayer for all of us is: any power, any problem that will quench our love for God and His unfailing Word, Holy Ghost Fire will destroy and flush them away.

Good Day Beloved, Thank you for your patient with us. Thank you for all your comments, observations, feedbacks and time spent on this platform. We cherish your presence here.

Beloved! We are in perilous time when kidnappings, banditry and other vices have become daily occurrences. But the Lord is saying, do not be afraid! Be strong in the Lord! Be bold & be courageous! They will be defeated with prayer, because the God that answers prayer with signs & wonders is still alive.

In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, & by the power in the Blood of Jesus, in this year 2021, you will never be a victim to whatever calamity, affliction, or tragedies flying around in the name of Jesus, Amen!
Shalom!