MOUNTAIN TOP LIFE, MFM DAILY DEVOTIONAL, TUESDAY 20 JULY 2021: The widow of Zarephath

TOPIC FOR TODAY: 20-7-21: The widow of Zarephath

By Dr D.K Olukoya General Overseer MFM worldwide

  

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Psalm 119

FIRE SCRIPTURE:  2 Cor. 9:6-11

Memory verse: Matt. 10:42 

 “And whosoever shall give to … into one of these little ones a cup of cold water only in the name of a disciple, verily, I say unto you, he shall in no wise loose his reward.”

Motivational Quote: No one has ever become poor by giving.

Prophetic Word: As you place your trust in the Lord, you will not lack good things in your life, in the name of Jesus.

The widow of Zarephath did not only step out in faith, she also gave all she had. Imagine what she and her son were passing through when Elijah met her and came up with his request. She was a widow and also a victim of a widespread famine. She faced the reality of her death with her son. She was there at the city gate gathering sticks to prepare her last and final meal with her son and then die.

Assuming you find yourself in such situation and a stranger just walked up to you to make such a demand that Elijah made, what would have been your reaction and response? What this widow did showed something about her: she was an unselfish or generous giver. All what God asked from you before the miraculous is your response of faith (1 Kings 17:11-12a).

When God asks you to give, He gives a promise: “Give and it shall be given unto you” (Lk. 16:38). The instruction was for her to provide water and bread for the prophet first. She obeyed and got the miracle of continuous flow of flour and oil. (1 Kings 17:1113)

Take God at His word. Give Him your best and you will never lack. You will always receive much more than you give in return (Lk. 6:38). If you give, it will not just come back to you, but it will be given with bonus and blessings. Generosity begets generosity (Mal.3:10-11).

God promised that when you give, you will not only enjoy the promises here on earth but also a future life with Him. Jesus told the disciples that anyone who gives up something valuable for His sake will be repaid a hundred times over in this life (Mk. 10:29-30).

The widow gave Elijah a single meal and God gave her three years of food back. Whatever you give to God is not a loss but an investment. God will surely multiply it back to you. Giving is an act of faith.

God’s grace is extended to you all the time when you give. Beloved, learn valuable lessons from the widow of Zarephath and emulate her! Give your life to God first and your other gifts will be acceptable to Him and rewarded by Him.

PRAYER POINTS:

MORNING

1. Lord, give me the spirit of obedience to Your word, in the name of Jesus Christ.

2. Lord, prosper me in all good things I lay my hand upon in life, in the name of Jesus Christ.

3. Holy Spirit, teach me the wisdom of giving and receiving, in the name of Jesus Christ

EVENING

4. I open up my life to the spirit of generosity, in the name of Jesus Christ.

5. O Lord, water my giving and make it fruitful, in the name of Jesus Christ.

6. Powers attacking my staff of bread, die now, in the name of Jesus Christ.

7. O Lord, make me a living and acceptable sacrifice unto You, in the name of Jesus Christ.

 

SPECIAL NOTE!

Beloved Reader, the sweetest way to enjoy all-round blessings from God in this Year 2021 is to make Jesus Christ your personal Lord & Saviour.  Remember! the Lord Jesus in 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. Give me grace to go and sin no more. I invite You, 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 period we are in today is fulfilling this saying of Jesus Christ:
“And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold,” Matt 24:12.
Our prayer for all of us is: any power, any problem that will quench our love for God and His unfailing Word, Holy Ghost Fire will destroy and flush them away.

Good Day Beloved, Thank you for your patient with us. 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! They will be defeated with prayer, because the God that answers prayer with signs & wonders is still alive.

In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, & by the power in the Blood of Jesus, in this year 2021, you will never be a victim to whatever calamity, affliction, or tragedies flying around in the name of Jesus, Amen!
Shalom!