MFM Mountain Top Life Daily Devotional 9 January 2019 By Dr. D.K Olukoya – How to Become Great in the Kingdom of God (II)

TOPIC: How to Become Great in the Kingdom of God (II) (Mountain Of Fire and Miracle Ministries, MFM Daily Devotional 9 January 2019)

FIRE SCRIPTURE: Philippians 2:6-11

MEMORY VERSE: “But it shall not be so among you: but whosoever will be great among you, let him be your minister;” – Matthew 20:26

The MESSAGE:

The second key to becoming great in the kingdom of God is to have a servant’s heart. Jesus exemplified this when he washed His disciples’ feet. A servant’s heart is the genuine and right disposition or attitude to serve God and others without reservation. Jesus Christ had a servant’s heart and a shepherd’s heart also. In God’s kingdom, if you want to become great, you must be willing to serve God and others. Jesus said you will have to humble yourself and serve because the way to the top is down and if anyone desires to be the first, he shall be the last of all and servant of all (Mark 9:35).

The concept of lowering oneself to serve others in order to become great is diametrically opposed to the world’s concept of greatness: winning at all costs. Jesus used the word, diakonos, which is translated as servant or minister. The English word for deacon comes from this word. But are you surprised? We are in the world but not of the world! The word which the Apostle Paul uses for servant is another extraordinary word, huperetes, which means “under-rower”. The apostles analogy is in reference to ancient warship that were propelled by muscular men chained to their oars below deck. In their part of the ship, one hears groaning, men labouring at the oars. It is not like the upper deck, wind-swept, sunlit and fragrant with ocean breeze. Those below deck typify servants, men and women who are unseen, without applause and who are dying to self. The real power of the boat is found below deck.

Although Jesus is clearly greater than the apostles, His behaviour during His earthly ministry was one of serving them (John 13:3-17, Philippians 2:6-11). Beloved, the message is very clear: anyone who would follow Jesus and be great in the kingdom of God should be the servant of all. Jesus once said, “As you have seen me do, go and do likewise also.” Resolve to be an imitator of Christ today. It pays!

MOTIVATIONAL QUOTE:
WE SERVE GOD BY SERVING OTHERS.

PROPHETIC WORD:
The peace of God that passes all understanding is yours today.

PRAYER POINTS:

MORNING

1. My Father, empower me to seek Your presence today, in the name of Jesus.
2. Create in me a hunger to be where You are always, in the name of Jesus.
3. Father, as I pour out my heart to You, let me hear You talk back to me, in the name of Jesus.
   EVENING
4. O God, I want to be Your friend, show me Your glory today, in the name of Jesus.
5. O Lord, I desire to walk with You, every day of my life, in the name of Jesus.
6. Mercy of God, overshadow my life, in the name of Jesus.
7. O Ark of Glory, come into my tabernacle after the order of Obed-Edom, in Jesus’ name.

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MOUNTAIN TOP LIFE is a daily devotional by Dr. D.K Olukoya (General Overseer, Mountain of Fire and Miracle Ministries, Worldwide)

Flatimes Notice Board: Until you are born again, God ever abiding presence will never be with you. You must be born again to enjoy continuous victory. Please say the displayed prayer below in faith:

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.

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Topic: Be Open to Counsel [DCLM Daily Manna 9 January 2019 Daily Devotional by Pastor William Folorunso Kumuyi]

Text: Exodus 18:13-27 (KJV)

Key Verse: “Hearken now unto my voice, I will give thee counsel, and God shall be with thee: Be thou for the people to God-ward, that thou mayest bring the causes unto God” (Exodus 18:19).

MESSAGE:

One of the secrets that make for success in life’s endeavour is the ability to be disposed to counsel. The truth is that no matter one’s experiences and attainments in life, one cannot possibly know everything. There is the need to count on the wisdom, knowledge and experiences of others if one is really going to go far in one’s calling.

From our passage today, we cannot but be challenged by the attitude of Moses to the counsel of his father-in-law. Jethro, who came to visit his son-in-law observed with interest and concern how Moses carried out his leadership responsibility. He was worried that if Moses, though having a good intention and doing a good work, should carry on the way he was going, he would soon wear out. He therefore counseled him to select capable hands to whom he would delegate some responsibilities while he would only see to very important matters.

It is instructive that Moses who had received his call and ministry directly from God did not despise the counsel of his father-in-law. There are a number of lessons we can take away from this. One is that divine call does not excuse us from equipping ourselves with necessary training and skills that can help us perform better in our calling. Two, we do not become perfect and absolute in knowledge just because we have been called directly by God. Three, to help us fulfil our call and mandate, God surrounds us with people whose knowledge, experiences and skills we need to succeed. Four, no matter how good and logical a counsel may be, it is important that we seek God’s face for His final word on it. Five, no leader is under any obligation to take to the counsel of others. He must understand that he is solely responsible for the outcome of whatever decision he takes. We need to be open to counsel if we must succeed in life.

Thought For The Day: You cannot always know everything; be open to wise advice.

Bible Reading In One Year: Genesis 26-28

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DCLM Daily Manna was written by Pastor William Folorunso Kumuyi; is the founder and General Superintendent of the Deeper Life Bible Church situated at KM 42 on the busy Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Nigeria.

Flatimes’ Notice Board: Until you are born again, God ever abiding presence will never be with you. You must be born again to enjoy continuous victory. Please say the displayed prayer below in faith:

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 [email protected], 07026385437 OR 08141320204.

Topic: Placing God First In Life – Key to a Year of Fulfilment [Seeds of Destiny 9 January 2019 Devotional]

Scripture: Seek ye first the kingdom of God and his righteousness and all other things shall be added unto you. Matthew 6: 33.

Thought For The Day: To place or put God first in your life is to come first in life.

There are visions, aspirations, ambitions, goals and targets that one usually sets at the beginning of every year to realize, attain or achieve within the year. At times, these could be part of a decision package commonly referred to as New Year resolutions.

Today, being the ninth day of January, I am convinced that you might have set out your visions, desires, aspirations and ambitions for the year. But even if you have not yet done that, it is very necessary to see things in the eyes of the spirit before they arrive.

Now, it is important to know one key that would make you achieve your goals this year, and that is your dedication to God. It is not just enough to set goals and targets for the year; it is important to know and serve the God who would ensure that you are alive to see them come to pass and make them possible in your life.

According to our anchor Scripture, when you seek God first, other things would be added to you.

Beloved, the place you give to God in your life determines the place you would occupy in life. When you seek God first in life, you cannot come last in life. This is because God proves Himself in the lives of dedicated people, that is, those who seek Him first in their lives. Abraham was one great example of a person who was dedicated to God by placing God first above everything in life. In Abraham’s generation, he was ahead of everyone in everything. This means, to place God first in life is to come out first in life. When God is first in your life, you cannot come last in life.

My counsel is, make up your mind to be brutally dedicated to God this year and beyond. Make God the first priority of your life and you will stand out in life.

Remember this: To place or put God first in your life is to come first in life.

Assignments:

1. Make up your mind to put or place God first in your life in everything you do.
2. Make God the first priority in all your life’s decisions.
   relationship.

Prayer: O Lord, I ask for the grace to place You first in my life in all that I do this year and beyond, Lord in Jesus’ Name.

FOR FURTHER UNDERSTANDING, GET THIS MESSAGE: UNDERSTANDING DEDICATION.

Today In History: 09/01/1793- Jean-Pierre Blanchard made the first successful balloon flight in the U.S.

Daily Reading: Genesis 20:1 to 22:24, Matthew 7:15 to 29, Psalm 9:1 to 12, Proverbs 2:16 to 22.

Amazing Fact: Worldwide, the airline industry generates about US$640billion.

Quote: There can be no rising without reason. Culled from BE WISE AND RISE by Dr Paul Enenche.

Also Read: Click HERE to read Other Inspirational Messages by Pastor Paul Enenche

Today’s devotional was written by Pastor Paul Enenche of the Dunamis International Gospel Centre (DIGC), headquartered at Abuja, Nigeria, with Pastor Paul and Becky Enenche, as the Senior Pastors. It is a power-packed arena where God’s Presence, Principles and Power are at work for the salvation, healing and restoration of human destinies and dignities

Flatimes Notice Board: Until you are born again, God ever abiding presence will never be with you. You must be born again to enjoy continuous victory. Please say the displayed prayer below in faith:

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 [email protected], 07026385437 OR 08141320204.

Topic: What Kind of Savior Is He? [Our Daily Bread 9 January 2019 Devotional]

Read: John 6:47–51, 60–66, Bible in a Year: Genesis 23–24; Matthew 7

From this time many of his disciples turned back and no longer followed him. John 6:66

Last year, friends and I prayed for healing for three women battling cancer. We knew God had the power to do this, and we asked Him to do so every day. We’d seen Him work in the past and believed He could do it again. There were days in each one’s battle where healing looked like it was a reality, and we rejoiced. But they all died that fall. Some said that was “the ultimate healing,” and in a way it was. Still the loss hurt us deeply. We wanted Him to heal them all—here and now—but for reasons we couldn’t understand, no miracle came.

Some people followed Jesus for the miracles He performed and to get their needs met (John 6:2, 26). Some simply saw Him as the carpenter’s son (Matthew 13:55–58), and others expected Him to be their political leader (Luke 19:37–38). Some thought of Him as a great teacher (Matthew 7:28–29), while others quit following Him because His teaching was hard to understand (John 6:66).

Jesus still doesn’t always meet our expectations of Him. Yet He is so much more than we can imagine. He’s the provider of eternal life (vv. 47–48). He is good and wise; and He loves, forgives, stays close, and brings us comfort. May we find rest in Jesus as He is and keep following Him.

Prayer: Thank You, Jesus, that You are the kind of Savior we need. Wrap us in Your love and bring us confident rest in You.

I trust in you, Lord; I say, “You are my God.” Psalm 31:14

INSIGHT
John 6 forms a critical turning point in Jesus’s public ministry. Following the feeding of the five thousand and walking on water, Jesus presents His “bread of life” message. While opposition from the religious community had been rising, Jesus’s followers responded to this message with a massive defection. They defected because of three factors. First, they demanded a sign from Him (vv. 30–31) after He had just given them a sign in the miraculous multiplication of bread and fish. Then they misunderstood Jesus’s origin (vv. 41–42), and finally they misunderstood the important realities of His message (v. 52). Because they didn’t understand who He was, they would never be able to embrace what He did or taught.
Bill Crowder

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This message was written By Anne Cetas [Our Daily Bread Ministries.]