MOUNTAIN TOP LIFE, MFM DAILY DEVOTIONAL, (JAN -DEC), VOLUME 7, THURSDAY 5 MAY 2022:- LONGSUFFERING: A COMPONENT OF THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT (2)

Written by Dr D.K Olukoya, General Overseer MFM worldwide

Posted by allcitynews.ng

TOPIC for THUR 5/5/22:- longsuffering: a component of the fruit of the Spirit (2)

WELCOME to MFM Devotional 5:5:22

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MEMORY Verse:
2 Peter 3:9 –”The Lord is not slack
concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.”

2 Peter 3:9
Easy-to-Read Version
9 The Lord is not being slow in doing what he promised—the way some people understand slowness. But God is being patient with you. He doesn’t want anyone to be lost. He wants everyone to change their ways and stop sinning.

MOTIVATIONAL Quotes:
God is able to bring out the best even in a broken and marred vessel.

PRAISE and WORSHIP:
Take praise and worship songs as led by the Holy Spirit

PROPHETIC WORD for 5:5:22:
May the Lord bring forth His beauty and glory in your life for people to see and praise God with you, in the Name of Jesus.

FIRE SCRIPTURE:
James 1:2-4
Easy-to-Read Version
Faith and Wisdom

2 My brothers and sisters, you will have many kinds of trouble. But this gives you a reason to be very happy. 3 You know that when your faith is tested, you learn to be patient in suffering. 4 If you let that patience work in you, the end result will be good. You will be mature and complete. You will be all that God wants you to be.

James 1:12
Easy-to-Read Version
Temptation Does Not Come From God

12 Great blessings belong to those who are tempted and remain faithful! After they have proved their faith, God will give them the reward of eternal life. God promised this to all people who love him.

5-5-22 MESSAGE:
In continuation of yesterday’s discourse, we are all expected to pass through some life experiences that may not be desirable. At the same time, as Christians we should come out better and stronger, so much that we become a point of encouragement for others in the body of Christ.

As we undergo this divine process of shaping and pruning, we are also expected to bring forth enduring fruits. It becomes important therefore that you cannot remain the same as you journey through this divine process. Your life, personality, perspective, and entire character must experience a deep transformation that actually makes you a new man, a new woman!

This happened to men and women that we read about in the scriptures. No matter how painful or ugly their situation was, it didn’t give them testimonies alone, but most importantly they became people of God. Sarah laughed. Hannah worshipped God. And Elizabeth shared her joy with others after many years of barrenness. In fact, her other name was “barren”. It was that bad! But the barren became a fruitful woman. You can experience the same. Just wait on the Lord.

In all of these, these men and women remained steadfast, committed and devoted to God in all their ways. God was equally delighted in them.

The same is expected of anyone undergoing the process of longsuffering. There should be no murmuring, grumbling or complaining but enduring patiently. Allowing God to have His way and to work His work is the only positive response that brings the divine result and fulfilment of God’s promises without fail (Isaiah 40:30-31).

Are you ready to suffer for long under God’s monitoring eye without negative comparison, impatience and hasty spirit? He has the measuring gauge in His hands. He determines the duration, the mode, the means and all other things that are included in the package. It may include stepping out of your comfort zone for a while like Abraham, Moses and Daniel. It could be such a humbling experience like that of Joseph, or even afflictions like Job and the three Hebrew boys.

Whatever it is, God will be there all the way and His Name will be glorified.

BIBLE in one YEAR:
1 Kings 19–20; Luke 23:1–25

PRAYER POINTS:
MORNING
1. Father Lord, perfect my imperfections, in the name of Jesus.

2. I refuse to deceive myself, in the name of Jesus.

3. Spirit of divine patience, possess me, in the name of Jesus.

EVENING
4. Power to wait on the Lord without murmuring and complaining, come upon my life, in the name of Jesus.

5. My life, show forth godly fruits, in the name of Jesus.

6. O Lord, break me, mould and shape me according to Your will, in the name of Jesus.

7. Every anti-transformation power in my life, jump out and die, in the name of Jesus.

SPECIAL NOTICE!

Salvation of your soul is very vital to God.

Beloved Reader, Remember! 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. Lord Jesus 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.

If you just prayed the prayer of salvation! Congratulations! You are now born again. You need to belong to a Bible-Believing Church where you can know more. For testimonies, counselling or prayer requests, write to ecounselling@mountainoffire.org, +234 (803) 078-0919 OR +234 (817) 363-1657.

Beware! This Scripture: “And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold,” Matt 24:12, is happening in our days.
Our prayer is: any power or any problem that will kill our love for God, blood of Jesus shall destroy and flush them away from us, through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.

Thank you for your patient with us. And 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!

In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, you shall not be a victim to whatever calamity flying around by day or by night, in the name of Jesus, Amen!

MAY THE PEACE OF THE LORD BE WITH YOU!!

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