MOUNTAIN TOP LIFE, MFM DAILY DEVOTIONAL, (JAN -DEC), VOLUME 7, WEDNESDAY 4 MAY 2022:- LONGSUFFERING: A COMPONENT OF THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT (1)

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

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TOPIC for WED 04/05/22:- longsuffering: a component of the fruit of the Spirit (1)

WELCOME to MFM Devotional 04:05:22

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MEMORY Verse:
1 Peter 5:10 – But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.

1 Peter 5:10
Easy-to-Read Version
10 Yes, you will suffer for a short time. But after that, God will make everything right. He will make you strong. He will support you and keep you from falling. He is the God who gives all grace. He chose you to share in his glory in Christ. That glory will continue forever.

MOTIVATIONAL Quotes:
When you can suffer long with God on your side, you are confident to come forth a better person than when you started.

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

PROPHETIC WORD for 4/5/22:
God shall convert all your sufferings to testimonies and your pain to gain, in the Name of Jesus.

FIRE SCRIPTURE:
Romans 5:1-5
Easy-to-Read Version
Right With God

5 We have been made right with God because of our faith. So we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.

2 Through our faith, Christ has brought us into that blessing of God’s grace that we now enjoy. And we are very happy because of the hope we have of sharing God’s glory.

3 And we are also happy with the troubles we have. Why are we happy with troubles? Because we know that these troubles make us more patient.

4 And this patience is proof that we are strong. And this proof gives us hope.

5 And this hope will never disappoint us. We know this because God has poured out his love to fill our hearts through the Holy Spirit he gave us.

4/5/22 MESSAGE:
Longsuffering is a component of the Fruit of the Spirit, according to Galatians 5:22-23. Although the list may not particularly be in order of importance, yet the first on the list being love, according to many verses of Scriptures is all encompassing (Romans 13:10b).

All of these nine components stand alone, yet none can operate fully without the other. The same goes for longsuffering, which is self explanatory — the kind of suffering that is long, enduring, and almost indefinite. It means the godly virtue that works continually within the life of an individual until it achieves the rightful purpose. Some versions of the Bible defines it as, “forbearance or patience”. It works hand in hand with endurance and perseverance until the expected godly character is manifested.

Psalm 34:19 tells us of the many afflictions of the righteous, just like Job. But thank God, who delivered him from them all. The question that easily comes to mind is, “Why should Christians suffer? Should God look away or fold His hands when His children suffer?” The Bible makes us realise that all those who will live righteously in Christ must go through persecution (2 Timothy 3:12).

In the Bible, we see godly men and women suffering for righteousness sake. However, while waiting on the Lord according to His promises, these people eventually came to a glorified end, which is the divine purpose of longsuffering in the life of a believer.

Job was a man that went through so much pain and suffering but instead of “cursing God” as his wife suggested, he patiently waited on His Redeemer and his end was greater than his beginning.

Abraham endured the long waiting period and received the promise of God (Romans 4:17).

As interesting as Joseph’s story is, nobody will pray to experience the same. Yet he waited patiently for the promise of God and His righteousness, and went from prison to palace.

The same goes for David, a man that went from cave to cave, seeking refuge from King Saul, who was bent on killing him for no just cause. He waited patiently, enduring the pain, yet made it to the throne as king over God’s people, even with an everlasting promise.

BIBLE in one YEAR:
1 Kings 16–18; Luke 22:47–71

PRAYER Points:
MORNING
1. Agenda of wickedness for my life, fail woefully, in the Name of Jesus.

2. O God, arise and perfect Your work in my life, in the Name of Jesus.

3. Grace and power to hold on still, come upon me, in the Name of Jesus.

EVENING
4. I refuse to hurry out of the divine agenda for my life and destiny, in the Name of Jesus.

5. Spirit of impatience, lose your grip over my life, in the Name of Jesus.

6. I shall not suffer in vain, in the Name of Jesus.

7. O God, my Father, cause my life to show the fruit of righteousness, 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.

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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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