MOUNTAIN TOP LIFE, MFM DAILY DEVOTIONAL, THURSDAY 28 OCTOBER 2021: Spiritual retreat 2

By Dr D.K Olukoya, General Overseer MFM worldwide

  

TOPIC FOR TODAY 28-10-21: Spiritual retreat 2

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Luke 18:15-43, Luke 19:1-48

 
FIRE SCRIPTURE: Genesis 32:22-28

 
Memory verse: For this saith the Lord God, the Holy one of Israel, in returning and rest shall ye be saved, in quietness and in confidence shall be your strength and ye would not.” -Isaiah 30:15 “

Motivational Quote: Where can a man find a quieter or more untroubled retreat than in his soul?

Prophetic Word: The God that encountered Abraham, Isaac and Israel shall locate you, in the name of Jesus.

MESSAGE

The secret of strength lies in quietness. The state of quietness is greatly praised in the Bible. Noise does not indicate strength. It has been well said that an empty barrel makes the loudest nose. Quiet forces are the most powerful. The force of light is quiet. The force of gravitation is also quiet. If we must learn to be strong, we must learn quietness.

The reason for our shallowness is lack of quiet time. Solitude is being lonely by choice. There is power in being lonely with God. The greatest men who have made impact are the people who have been quiet. In Genesis 32:24, the Bible says that Jacob was left alone. Being alone with God has a therapeutic, renewing, reenergizing and strengthening power.

It is when you separate yourself to pray that He is able to mould you to what He can use. Another name for being alone with God is retreat. It is a time God can use to transform you to another man. In a retreat, you will gain strength, get refreshed and renewed. Many don’t like to go on retreat. Those that were quiet heard from God. Noah was a lonely man.

Abraham was a lonely man. Jacob was in a mess when he was alone with God. He was remoulded. Enoch walked with God successfully because he knew how to be alone with God and to commune with him. Moses spent quality time with God in fasting and praying and was an outstanding prophet. Spending time with God can help us hear our inner-most voice.

Retreat is staying away from people, computers, phones, newspapers, games, music, tablets etc. Retreat may be getting to work earlier than everybody and placing your head on the locker and having your quiet time. It may be going to a peaceful corner during break in your place of work. The question is Have you ever heard the Lord’s still small voice?

When last were you quiet for 30 minutes? Are you able to just sit down without the noise of the radio, television or internet and meditate?

Beloved, God comes to us in our quiet moments to speak to us and teach us. You need to have regular retreats if you want to be a champion for God in this generation.

 
PRAYER POINTS:

MORNING

1. Any ancient battle in my life, die, in the name of Jesus.

2. Every battle assigned to waste my time and years, die, in the name of Jesus.

3. Every power assigned to kill my star, die, in the name of Jesus.

EVENING

4. Opportunity wasters, your time is up, die, in the name of Jesus.

5. O God, arise and teach me to be quiet, in the name of Jesus.

6. O God, arise and teach me to be teachable, in the name of Jesus.

7. Begin to thank God for a new beginning

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!