Moutain Top Life, MFM Daily Devotional, Wednesday 24 March 2021

Topic for Wednesday 24: 3: 21: Keys for thriving in marriage – Lifelong commitment 3

By Dr D.K Olukoya General Overseer MFM worldwide

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Josh. 5-8

FIRE SCRIPTURE: Song Of Solomon 8: 5 – 7

MEMORY VERSE: Song of Solomon 8:7 

“Many waters cannot quench love; neither can the floods drown it if a man would give all the substance of his house for love. It would utterly be contemned.”

MOTIVATIONAL QUOTE: Where there is no agape love, there is no marriage. Divine love is the building block of a successful marriage.

PROPHETIC WORD FOR TODAY: Your marriage shall fulfil its divine purposes, in the name of Jesus.

From the day marriage vows were exchanged to the hour of death, Priscilla and Aquila, her husband, stood by each other in spite of all odds. Of course the rains came, the heat came, the wind blew and the storm raged, but none of these could change their commitment to each other or to God. All the problems that came were not tough enough to separate them.

Theirs was a love so sizzling that no water could quench (Song of Solomon 8:7). They stood together through thick and thin. They were side by side, not most of the time but all the time. Whether in the church, at home, in the office or in the training of workers, they were always together and nothing could separate them.

Another fascinating thing we discovered about this unique couple is that in the six instances where their names were mentioned, three of them had Aquila’s name mentioned first and the other three had Priscilla’s name mentioned first. Neither was considered more important or superior. And there was no form of inferiority complex between them. Their union was one with a difference.

Unlike what obtains in some parts of the world, Aquila never thought of trampling upon his wife as the weaker sex. He was party not a to the selfish lot who spend all their money on themselves, wear the best clothes, ride in the best cars, and attend all important meetings alone, while they confine their wives to the home. The consecration of this couple was not hidden.

To be precise, seven major attributes make them stand out among other couples the Bible teaches us about.
1. Aquila and Priscilla were one in their experience of God’s saving grace and power (Acts 18:18)

2. They were one in holy zeal for the Saviour and in their services to the church (Romans 16:31)

3. They were one in their secular employment (Acts 18:3)

4. They were united in family decisions (Acts 18:26)

5. They were one in their profound knowledge of the scriptures (Acts 18:26)

6. They were one in consecration and commitment (Romans 16:4)

7. They were one in fellowship with fellow believers (Romans 16:4). You too can emulate them.

PRAYER POINTS:

MORNING
1) Lord, save my marriage from the hands of wicked powers, in the name of Jesus Christ.

2) Lord, visit my family with Your saving grace, in the name of Jesus Christ.

3) Lord, ignite my life with the fire of holy love, in the name of Jesus Christ.

EVENING
4. Lord Jesus, decorate my marriage with Your garment of glory, in the name of Jesus Christ.

5. Lord, kindle the fire of holy zeal on my marital altar, in the name of Jesus.

6. The children of my marriage shall glorify God, in the name of Jesus Christ.

7. I yield every area of my marriage into the hands of the Holy Spirit, 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 brings fulfilment of 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.

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