MOUNTAIN TOP LIFE, MFM DAILY DEVOTIONAL, SUNDAY 22 AUGUST 2021: Be steadfast 1

TOPIC FOR TODAY: 22-8-21: Be steadfast 1

By Dr D.K Olukoya, General Overseer MFM worldwide

  

Fire Scripture: 1 Peter 5: 6-11

MEMORY VERSE: 1 Cor. 15:58

Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.

MOTIVATIONAL QUOTE: This is the mark of a really admirable man: steadfastness in the face of trouble.

PROPHETIC WORD: Receive the grace to walk with God steadily and consistently, in the name of Jesus.

One of the excelling attributes of God is His steadfastness. He is steadfast in His love and mercy. Steadfastness is having a firm loyalty or constant and unswerving dedication to something or someone. God said, “I am the Lord and I change not” (Mal 3:6). That is steadfastness. God requires that we (His children) too should be steadfast. What does it mean to be steadfast?

Being steadfast is a mark of a true Christian and disciple of Jesus. If you are neither hot nor cold, you are not steadfast. If you are inconsistent in your faith and walk with God, you are not steadfast. If you are always rising and falling (on fire for God today and committing sin the next day), you are not steadfast. God is in need of steadfast and loyal soldiers. Can you be trusted and counted as one?

In Galatians 5:1, the Bible admonishes all believers, “Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.” This shows steadfastness entails working consistently and walking circumspectly (carefully, accurately, and precisely with God, according to Ephesians 5:15-16).

In Joshua 23:7-8, the man of God, Joshua, gave these words of admonition to the children of Israel, “That ye come not among these nations, these that remain among you; neither make mention of the name of their gods, nor cause to swear by them, neither serve them, nor bow yourselves unto them: But cleave unto the LORD your God, as ye have done unto this day.

Joshua’s advice was for the Israelites to cleave to God and avoid evil association. That is another picture of steadfastness. In the world of subtle, modern-day idolatry, are you steadfast?

Are you not bowing to “a Golden Image” out of the need and pressure to earn a living, get a job or contract, get promotion or make money? Beloved, this calls for soul searching and self-examination. I pray that the Lord will help you, in the name of Jesus.

HYMN: Because He Lives I Can Face Tomorrow

1. God sent His Son, they called Him Jesus;
He came to love, heal and forgive;
He lived and died to buy my pardon.
An empty grave is there to prove my Saviour lives.

Chorus:
Because He lives I can face tomorrow;
Because He lives all fear is gone;
Because I know He holds the future,
And life is worth the living just because He lives.

2. How sweet to hold a new born baby,
And feel the pride and joy he gives;
But greater still the calm assurance,
This child can face uncertain days because He lives

3. And then one day I’ll cross the river;

I’ll fight life’s final war with pain;
And then as death gives way to vict’ry,
I’ll see the lights of glory and I’ll know He lives.

MFM DEVOTIONAL PRAYER POINTS 21 AUGUST 2021

MORNING
1. Father, make me a steadfast and loyal soldier of Yours, in the name of Jesus.

2. Power to stand and not bow to intimidation and oppression, fall upon me, in the name of Jesus.

3. Father, make me a believer You can count on, in the name of Jesus.

EVENING
4. Powers that want me to bow to any “Golden Image”, die, in the name of Jesus.

5. I will not be led astray, in the name of Jesus.

6. The grace to be unmoveable and always abound in the work of God, come upon me, in the name of Jesus.

7. I shall not labour in vain, in the name of Jesus.

Bible In One Year: Lam 3:37-66; Lam 4; Lam 5:1-22

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!