MOUNTAIN TOP LIFE, MFM DAILY DEVOTIONAL, MONDAY 6 SEPTEMBER 2021: The talents and the servant

TOPIC FOR TODAY: 6-9-21: The talents and the servant

By Dr D.K Olukoya, General Overseer MFM worldwide

  

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Ezekiel 42, Ezekiel 43

FIRE SCRIPTURE: Matt. 25:14-30

Memory verse: Luke 19:13

 “And he called his ten servants, and delivered them ten pounds, and said unto them “occupy till I come.”

Motivational Quote: Accountability is the hallmark of stewardship. Make a proof of yours.

Prophetic Word: Your labour in God’s vineyard shall not be in vain but to the glory of God, in the name of Jesus.

Jesus was always using parables to illustrate His teachings. In our Fire Scripture today, the Master divided the talents among his servants, according to their abilities.

No one received more or less than he could handle. The talents represent any kind of resources you are endowed with. God gives you time, gifts and other resources according to your ability and expects you to invest them wisely until He returns.

It is not how much you have but how well you use what you have. Your talent is useless unless it is used! You are to use these gifts and talents for the glory of God and not for selfish desires. As the parable of the talents shows, each person will be held accountable for the way he manages God’s resources. The first two servants used their talents and, as a result of this, God gave them more.

Whatever you fail to use, you end up losing. But when you use these gifts and talents faithfully, God will commit greater things into your hands. He will accord you greater responsibilities in His kingdom because He can trust you.

As a Christian, you have a mission that the Lord expects you to accomplish here on earth. God will give you what you need to accomplish that mission. Just as the master expected his servants to trade with their talents and make profit, God expects you to generate greater returns by using your talents towards productive and profitable end.

As a Christian, you are a steward and God is the Master to whom you are accountable. As a steward, you are expected to manage God’s resources, because they are not your own. Stewardship is not an option, but an obligation for the children of God. If you are faithful with God’s talents, a reward awaits you. It is quite disheartening that many believers have buried their talents while some are even using theirs to serve the devil today.

The Master is coming and He will demand accountability from you. It is not too late, beloved. You can still make amends. My candid advice for you today is to awake from your slumber and fan up your gifts and talents. Put them to use now, and let God be glorified in your life.

PRAYER POINTS:

MORNING

1. I shall not abuse the grace of God upon my life, in the name of Jesus Christ

2. The gifts of God in my life shall not take me to hell fire, in the name of Jesus Christ.

3. O Lord, whenever You are using me for Your glory through the gift you gave me, let me not ascribe glory to myself, in the name of Jesus Christ.

EVENING

4. My talents shall not be buried; I shall profit the kingdom of God with them, in the name of Jesus Christ.

5. Glory robbers shall not steal the gifts of God in my life, in the name of Jesus Christ.

6. Glory killers, shall not kill my spiritual gifts, in the name of Jesus Christ.

7. Power of Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ, redeem and revive all the spiritual gifts, talents and potential in my life, in the name of Jesus.

 

SPECIAL NOTE!
Beloved Reader, the best way to enjoy the best of God is to make Jesus Christ your personal Lord & Saviour.  And remember! John 3:3 says, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless ye are born again, ye cannot see the kingdom of God.”

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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.

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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!
Shalom!