MOUNTAIN TOP LIFE, MFM DAILY DEVOTIONAL {VOLUME 8, JAN-DEC} SATURDAY 15 JULY 2023:- THE FRUITS OF DILIGENCE {2}

MFM 2023:- MY YEAR OF GLORIOUS MANIFESTATION

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

Posted by allcitynews.ng.

MFM Topic for SAT 15\07\23:- the fruits of diligence  {2}

Welcome to MFM Devotional 15\07\23

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Psalms 108 – 110; Colossians 3 – 4

PRAISE & WORSHIP:
1 Work, for the night is coming:
Work through the morning hours;
Work while the dew is sparkling:
Work mid springing flowers;
Work when the day grows brighter;
Work in the glowing sun;
Work, for the night is coming,
When man’s work is done.

2 Work, for the night is coming:
Work through the sunny noon;
Fill brightest hours with labor:
Rest comes sure and soon.
Give every flying minute
Something to keep in store;
Work, for the night is coming,
When man works no more.

3 Work, for the night is coming,
Under the sunset skies;
While their bright tints are glowing,
Work, for daylight flies.
Work till the last beam fadeth,
Fadeth to shine no more;
Work, while the night is darkening,
When man’s work is o’er

MEMORY VERSE: Proverbs 13:4
The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.

MOTIVATIONAL QUOTE:
Busy hands achieve more than idle tongues.

15\07\23 PROPHETIC WORD:
I decree that, today, heaven will release the rewards of your diligence, in the name of Jesus.

FIRE SCRIPTURE: Proverbs 31: 13-27 {KJV}

13 She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands.

14 She is like the merchants’ ships; she bringeth her food from afar.

15 She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and a portion to her maidens.

16 She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard.

17 She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms.

18 She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth not out by night.

19 She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff.

20 She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy.

21 She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her household are clothed with scarlet.

22 She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing is silk and purple.

23 Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land.

24 She maketh fine linen, and selleth it; and delivereth girdles unto the merchant.

25 Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.

26 She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness.

27 She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.

15|07|23 MESSAGE:
Yesterday, we learnt that diligent people are reliable, responsible and conscientious in whatever task they are entrusted with. We were counselled to be diligent in everything we do because God expects nothing less. We also learnt that the rewards of diligence are so invaluable that we ought to covet them in time and eternity.

The story of David illustrates the importance of diligence. He took care of his father’s sheep with all the strength and ability that he had. In God’s eyes, it meant more than the success of David’s brothers who were in the army.

God rewarded David’s faithful and diligent performance of his minor task and committed the rule of His people into his hands. Also, in Proverbs 31, the Bible presents a woman who lived a diligent life. “She selects wool and flax and works with cager hands… She gets up while it is still dark… She sets about her work vigorously; her arms are strong for her tasks… She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness” (Proverbs 31:13-27).

In the New Testament, the Bible attests to the diligence of Epaphras. He is mentioned only two times. He probably started the church in Colossae. At the end of Paul’s letter to the Colossians, he writes this about Epaphras: “Epaphras, who is one of you and a servant of Christ Jesus, sends greetings.

He is always wrestling in prayer for you, that you may stand firm in all the will of God, mature and fully assured. I vouch for him that he is working hard for you and for those at Laodicea and Hierapolis” (Colossians 4:12-13). Beloved, diligence earned Elisha a double portion of Elijah’s anointing!

Diligence is a man’s precious possession. Find your divine assignment; faithfully and diligently discharge it. As you do so with small tasks, God will entrust you with bigger ones and reward you handsomely. In your place of work, are you truly faithful and diligent?

If you have been doing your work with slothful and slipshod attitude, I counsel you to repent today. Be faithful and diligent in fasting and praying, your service to God and humanity, soul winning, kingdom building, parenting and making disciples of converts.

You will not miss your rewards, in the name of Jesus.

PRAYER POINTS:

MORNING

1. Father, let diligence and faithfulness earn me promotion and prominence in the order of David, in the name of Jesus.

2. O God, make me a diligent and faithful soul winner, in the name of Jesus.

3. Father, make mea diligent and faithful intercessor, in the name of Jesus.

EVENING:
4. I refuse to be diligent in doing irrelevant things, in the name of Jesus.

5. My Father, help me to find my divine purpose and to give my all in fulfilling it, in the name of Jesus.

6. O God, help me never to be lazy, weary or discouraged in the pursuit of my divine goals, in the name of Jesus.

7. Father, make me a diligent and faithful kingdom builder, in the name of Jesus.

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