MOUNTAIN TOP LIFE: MFM DAILY DEVOTIONAL, VOLUME 7 SUNDAY 30 JANUARY 2022: WHAT TYPE OF GIVER ARE YOU? 3

Written by Dr D.K Olukoya, General Overseer MFM worldwide

TOPIC FOR TODAY SUN: 30-1-22: What type of giver are you? 3

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Matthew 20:20-34 ; Job 15-18; Psalm 17:13-15

FIRE SCRIPTURE:
Mark 12:41-44

MEMORY VERSE:
2 Samuel 24:24 – And the king said unto Araunah, Nay; but I will surely buy it of thee at a price: neither will I offer burnt offerings unto the Lord my God of that which doth cost me nothing. So David bought the threshingfloor and the oxen for fifty shekels of silver.

MOTIVATIONAL QUOTE: Giving is the key to success, fulfilment and prosperity.

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

PROPHETIC WORD FOR TODAY: I prophesy that heaven will remember and reward your giving this year, in the name of Jesus.

MESSAGE:

Imitating others who excel and are worthy examples is biblical. Apostle Paul said, “Imitate me as I imitate Christ” (1 Corinthians 11:1). Today, we shall look at more Bible characters whose example of giving you can follow.

Our Fire Scripture gives an account of a big little giver. Jesus was in church that day. He sat close to the treasury and observed people, rich and poor, cast money into the treasury. A poor widow, who gave two mites, was adjudged to have given all she had and more than others who put money in the treasury. This is because in God’s kingdom, the value of your giving is measured by what you have left after giving, not what you gave. I want you to always bear this in mind when you give to God.

Also, you should be a sacrificial giver. This type of giver does not give out of surplus or abundance but out of poverty. He gives in an unusual, painful and extraordinary way that costs him much in order to attract God’s attention. A good example of a sacrificial giver is David, who refused to give that which cost him nothing (2 Samuel 24:24)

In addition, you should be a consecrated giver. Jesus remains our best example in this case. He gave Himself and His al to save and redeem us. In 2 Corinthians 8:15, the Bible explains that the Macedonians were also consecrated givers. This is because they first gave themselves to the Lord and went on to demonstrate great acts of generosity to Him and His work. Beloved, encourage you to imitate the two examples of consecrated givers I have given you-Jesus Christ and the Macedonians. l also want you to realize that God is interested in your soul, not only your git.

You can also be a life-giver. Giving does not involve only money. You can give your time, talent and resources and you can win souls. A good example here lies in Peter and John, who had neither silver nor gold but instead gave life to the lame man (Mark 12:41-44). The truth is that using your gift to do the work of ministry and move Gods Kingdom forward, won souls and impact lives positively amounts to giving. You will not regret being a life-giver.

PRAYER POINTS:

MORNING

1. Fathe, help me to improve on my giving, in the name of Jesus.

2. Father, make me a sacrificlal glver, in the order of David, inthe name of Jesus.

3. O Lord, make me a consecrated giver, in the order of the Macedonians, in the name of Jesus.

EVENING

4. My Father and my God, make me a life giver, in the order of Peter and John, in the name of Jesus.

5. OLord, help me to give mygold, silver, talent and all to You, in the name of Jesus.

6. Father, give me the blessings of a faithful giver, in the name of Jesus.

7. Father, let my giving produce the reward of peace and joy in my life, in the name of Jesus.

SPECIAL NOTICE:

Beloved Reader, 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! Congratulations! You are now born again. You need to belong to a Bible-Believing Church where you can know more. For testimonies, counselling or prayer requests, write 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!