MOUNTAIN TOP LIFE, MFM DAILY DEVOTIONAL, SUNDAY 10 OCTOBER 2021: Thyatira: The corrupt church 2

TOPIC FOR TODAY: 10-10-21: Thyatira: The corrupt church 2

By Dr D.K Olukoya, General Overseer MFM worldwide

  

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Matthew 8:14-34; Mark 4-5

FIRE SCRIPTURE: Revelation 2:18-29

18 And unto the angel of the church in Thyatira write; These things saith the Son of God, who hath his eyes like unto a flame of fire, and his feet are like fine brass;

19 I know thy works, and charity, and service, and faith, and thy patience, and thy works; and the last to be more than the first.

20 Notwithstanding I have a few things against thee, because thou sufferest that woman Jezebel, which calleth herself a prophetess, to teach and to seduce my servants to commit fornication, and to eat things sacrificed unto idols.

21 And I gave her space to repent of her fornication; and she repented not.

22 Behold, I will cast her into a bed, and them that commit adultery with her into great tribulation, except they repent of their deeds.

23 And I will kill her children with death; and all the churches shall know that I am he which searcheth the reins and hearts: and I will give unto every one of you according to your works.

24 But unto you I say, and unto the rest in Thyatira, as many as have not this doctrine, and which have not known the depths of Satan, as they speak; I will put upon you none other burden.

25 But that which ye have already hold fast till I come.

26 And he that overcometh, and keepeth my works unto the end, to him will I give power over the nations:

27 And he shall rule them with a rod of iron; as the vessels of a potter shall they be broken to shivers: even as I received of my Father.

28 And I will give him the morning star.

29 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.

MEMORY VERSE: “Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners.” – 1 Corinthians 15:33

MOTIVATIONAL QUOTE:
You cannot be eating at the devil’s table and still want to be a guest at God’s banqueting table.

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

PROPHETIC WORD FOR TODAY:
THE CORRUPTING INFLUENCES OF THE END TIME SHALL NOT SWALLOW YOU UP, IN THE NAME OF JESUS.

The MESSAGE:

As stated yesterday, the Church of Thyatira was the smallest of the seven churches of Asia and yet received the longest letter. This showed the seriousness of their problems.

As He did with this church, God is warning us to repent and come back to Him. We have people in the church these days who do not think twice before committing immorality.

May God help and deliver us from such people. The church in Thyatira was a wonderful church as far as fellowship was concerned. There was so much love and care that everything looked fine. However underneath, there was danger. This happens in many churches today.

Just as we talk of congregations with problems, we also have individuals with problems. In the church, they appear as angels, but deep within them, they are devil incarnate. You can never deceive Jesus Christ. If you are not ready to follow Jesus all the way, do not follow Him at all. Stop pretending!

Back to the church at Thyatira, we must reject all such persons who put their own words above biblical revelation and standards, “Let the prophets speak two or three, and let the other judge: (1 Corinthians 14:29) and who claim that God accepts immoral behaviour and lifestyles among professing Christians.

Some in the church show an openness to tolerate such beliefs and teaching because they excuse their own questionable behaviour and compromise with the world’s evil pleasure. Others will overlook this type of sin because of spiritual apathy, personal friendships or the fear of confrontation.

Beloved, God takes it seriously when anyone, most especially a professing believer, causes believers to sin by influencing them to do things that violate their own conscience or to engage in behaviours largely identified with ungodly practices.

Therefore, in order to guard yourself against these less obvious but obstructive influences, you must regularly check and examine yourself by asking: Has my ministry fruitfulness or success caused me to rationalise questionable behaviour or to overlook personal or church-wide sin? Let’s repent and come back to God, the Truth.

PRAYER POINTS:

MORNING

1. O Lord, by Your power, create in me a new heart, in the name of Jesus.

2. O Lord, renew a right spirit within me, in the name of Jesus.

3. O Lord, burst the bubble of my self-confidence, in the name of Jesus.

EVENING

4. Every evil thought in me, die, in the name of Jesus.

5. O Lord, let me be a godly and honest Christian, in the name of Jesus.

5. Jesus, visit me in Your graciousness, in the name of Jesus.

6. Lord, touch my life, in the name of Jesus.

7. Jesus, give me grace to trust and rely upon thee, 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.”

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 online please send your testimonies and prayer request 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!
Shalom!