MFM Mountain Top Life Daily Devotional 22 January 2019 By Dr. D.K Olukoya – Divine Opportunities

TOPIC: Divine Opportunities (Mountain Of Fire and Miracle Ministries, MFM Daily Devotional 22 January 2019)

FIRE SCRIPTURE: Luke 18:35-43

Bible In One Year: Exodus 1-3; Matthew 14:22-36

MEMORY VERSE: “As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith.” – Galatians 6:10

The MESSAGE:

God promotes and announces people by giving them opportunities. An opportunity is a chance God provides for an individual to get his destiny fulfilled, his lot improved and his glory revealed. While some miss out on their divine opportunities, some have been fortunate to use their opportunities so well and have written their names in the divine hall of fame and greatness. Bible characters like David, Nehemiah, Elijah, Peter, John and Paul, among others used the divine opportunities they had to change the course and story of their lives to the best.

Jesus asked to use Peter’s boat. Going by the frustration of having fished all night without catching anything, Peter would have refused to release his boat to Jesus but he did not. It was a divine opportunity that changed Peter’s life to the best forever. Every turning point anyone experiences is usually preceded and occasioned by a divine opportunity which the person utilised. Peter seized the divine opportunity heaven offered him and became a foremost apostle and one of the greatest Bible characters and kingdom builders in human history till date. Saul of Tarsus was persecuting Christians and kicking against the body of Christ. That was diametrically opposed to his divine destiny. How will he ever know and enter into God’s original plan for him? He needed a divine encounter and opportunity. One day, on his way to Damascus, heaven offered him a golden divine opportunity. The Lord Jesus Christ appeared to him. Saul of Tarsus did not miss that divine opportunity. He did not disregard the heavenly call and vision. He surrendered to the Lord, accepted Him and did His bidding. He went on to write two-third of the New Testament and is today one of the greatest Bible heroes.

God’s command that we share the gospel and win souls into His kingdom is an opportunity for us as believers. Beloved, each time you share the gospel and encourage sinners to accept Jesus Christ as their Lord and Saviour, you are offering them divine opportunities to become sons of God, heirs of the kingdom and make heaven. That is why the Bible says that soul winners are wise. Have you been availing yourself of divine opportunities? Do you know how to recognise such opportunities and avail yourself of them? You need the Holy Spirit to help you in these matters.

MOTIVATIONAL QUOTE:
SUCCESS IS WHERE PREPARATION AND OPPORTUNITY MEET.

PROPHETIC WORD:
May you not miss out in life.

PRAYER POINTS:

MORNING

1. O God my Father, announce and promote me, in the name of Jesus.
2. I shall fulfill my divine destiny, in the name of Jesus.
3. I shall not miss my divine opportunity, in the name of Jesus.
   EVENING
4. O Lord, arise and write my name in the divine hall of fame and greatness, in the name of Jesus.
5. O God, make me a kingdom builder, in the name of Jesus.
6. Heaven shall offer me a golden divine opportunity today, in the name of Jesus.
7. Holy Spirit divine, avail me of divine opportunities, in the name of Jesus.

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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: Resolving Conflicts [DCLM Daily Manna 22 January 2019 Daily Devotional by Pastor William Folorunso Kumuyi]

Text: James 4:1-17 (KJV)

Key Verse: “Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded” (James 4:8).

MESSAGE:

There are seven situations that form the root cause of conflicts: people having opposing agenda; people have something that the other person needs but does not have; when there are personality conflict between individuals; when there is a significant change in the relationship equilibrium between individuals; when there is betrayal of trust between individuals; when there is thoughtless and irresponsible behaviour of an individual and when the need certain groups or individuals are not met.

The passage today puts lust at the very centre of man’s conflicts and wars. This lust leads to all evil works: murder, fight, war, worldliness, pride, enmity with God, etc. But we can obtain the grace of God to help us subdue these carnal propensities and also resist the tempter.

This grace also helps us to avoid presumptuous language as regards our future. We are able to remove the arrogant “we will” words that disregard the authority and providence of God and ignore the shortness and uncertainty of life. Our speech must promote our habitual dependence on God, not only for our life but also everyone of our plans and projects.

Self lies at the heart of man’s conflicts and problems. Self goals leads to lust, envy, fighting and quarreling. As people get lost in their selfish pursuits, they become opposed to God and man. The word of God likens them to adulterers and adulteresses, who out of the desire to please self, act in deference to their family and friends. As believers, we should put God first in everything we do.

Thought For The Day: Obtain the grace to subdue carnal propensities.

Bible Reading In One Year: Exodus 20-22

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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: God is about to bring Forth Something New [TREM Devotional 22 January 2019]

“For, lo, thou shalt conceive, and bear a son…” Judges 13:5 KJV

Samson was raised a deliverer by God Almighty. Ever before he was born, God spoke to his mother what he was going to become. When God was speaking to the mother, the father was not around. So, she went and spoke to the husband. She said to him ‘look, I have been visited by God and He has told me that would have a son.’ It is important that I let you know here that this woman had been barren, she did not have a child. Whenever God breaks into barrenness, He is about to bring forth something new, something unique and special.

When we talk about barrenness, don’t just zero in on the area of the fruit of the womb only. It could be in the area of your job, your business, your academics or any other thing that has not been the way it should be. If you are in this situation, I believe that something special is about to happen in your life. Because when you study the cases of men and women who encountered challenges in the area of childbirth, you will notice that the sons that were born were very special. They had a prophetic agenda. That is why the enemy would try and resist them from being born. The devil never fights what is not important. He fights what is going to be a threat to his own kingdom.

So, Samson was going to be a serious threat to the Philistines. God had already spoken before the foundation of the world that He was going to bring forth a child that would deal a deadly blow to the Philistines who were the permanent enemy of the people of Israel. That is why the devil tried to hinder her from having the baby.

Beloved, is there something the enemy has been trying to keep you from having? Cheer up, wipe your tears and blow your nose, God always has the final words in every situation.

Further Reading: Judges 13:1-13

Daily Bible Reading: Morning- Exodus 4-6/ Evening- Matthew 14:22-36

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Written by Dr. Mike Okonkwo; Is the Presiding Bishop of The Redeemed Evangelical Mission (TREM); a versatile man of God with over 30 years of dedicated service unto the Lord.

Topic: Trying to Impress [Our Daily Bread 22 January 2019 Devotional]

Bible in a Year: Exodus 7–8; Matthew 15:1–20

Out of the heart come evil thoughts . . . . These are what defile a person. – Matthew 15:19–20

Today’s Scripture & Insight: Matthew 15:1-11

When a college class went on a cultural field trip, the instructor almost didn’t recognize one of his star pupils. In the classroom she had concealed six-inch heels beneath her pant legs. But in her walking boots she was less than five feet tall. “My heels are how I want to be,” she laughed. “But my boots are how I really am.”

Our physical appearance doesn’t define who we are; it’s our heart that matters. Jesus had strong words for those masters of appearances—the super-religious “Pharisees and teachers of the law.” They asked Jesus why His disciples didn’t wash their hands before eating, as their religious traditions dictated (Matthew 15:1–2). Jesus asked, “Why do you break the command of God for the sake of your tradition?” (v. 3). Then He pointed out how they had invented a legal loophole to keep their wealth instead of caring for their parents (vv. 4–6), thus dishonoring them and violating the fifth commandment (Exodus 20:12).

If we obsess over appearances while looking for loopholes in God’s clear commands, we’re violating the spirit of His law. Jesus said that “out of the heart come evil thoughts—murder, adultery, sexual immorality,” and the like (Matthew 15:19). Only God, through the righteousness of His Son Jesus, can give us a clean heart.

Today’s Reflection
Lord, we are so prone to rely on our own efforts to impress You and others. Help us to be authentic in all our relationships, and to enjoy the restored heart we can have through Your forgiveness.

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This message was written By Tim Gustafson [Our Daily Bread Ministries.]

Topic: Being Found Where God Is Found [Seeds of Destiny 22 January 2019 Devotional]

Scripture: And Elijah the Tishbite, who was of the inhabitants of Gilead, said unto Ahab, As the Lord God of Israel liveth, before whom I stand, there shall not be dew nor rain these years, but according to my word. – 1 Kings 17:1

Thought For The Day: Walking with God implies being found where God is found and being absent from where God is absent.

Sometime ago, I went for a program in a 5-star hotel and then met an older man who wanted to speak with me over an issue. He suggested that two of us should sit at the pool bar section of the hotel and talk. I told him that I would not follow him to that place and sit down around half-naked people including the opposite sex swimming at the pool and also with people drinking alcohol. I cannot be found there; we can talk anywhere but that kind of place is abominable to me. This is because that is an ungodly environment. And doing that would not portray a godly image of a spiritual leader to members of his congregation. If the people I lead see me in that kind of place, they would ask, ‘What is pastor doing here?’ I did that because I am not supposed to be found where God is not found; a dedicated person is only found where God is found and absent from where God is absent.

Beloved, to be a dedicated person is to be found where God can be found and be absent from where God is absent. Elijah told Ahab, ‘…before God whom I stand…’ (1 kings 17:1). This means, walking with God implies being found where God is found and being absent from where God is absent.

Beloved, make up your mind not to be found in a place where God is absent; do not engage in an activity that drives God away from your life. Do not follow people to an environment where the presence of the devil is active and his activity is being perpetrated.

Remember this: Walking with God implies being found where God is found and being absent from where God is absent.

Assignments:

1. Disengage yourself from every ungodly association.
2. Make up your mind to be found only where God’s presence is felt and noticed.
3. Do not neglect the assembling of the brethren together (Hebrew 10:25).

Prayer: O Lord, I ask and receive the grace to cultivate and maintain Your Presence. Help me to be found only where You are found, Lord in Jesus’ Name.

FOR FURTHER UNDERSTANDING, GET THIS MESSAGE: UNDERSTANDING DEDICATION.

Daily Reading: Genesis 44:1 to 45:28, Matthew 14:13 to 36, Psalm 18:37 to 50, Proverbs 4:11 to 13.

Today In History: 22/01/1984: The Apple Macintosh, the first consumer computer to popularize the computer mouse and the graphical user interface, is introduced during a Super Bowl XVIII television commercial.

Amazing Fact: Smoking reduces your night vision.

Quote: Association with the Almighty at the place of prayer is assimilating His Might and Power. Culled from PRINCIPLES AND POWER OF PRAYER by Dr Paul Enenche.

Don’t Forget To Attend: The communion service tomorrow by 5:30pm at the Glory Dome, the Lord’s Garden, Airport Road, Abuja. Come with your friends and loved ones.

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: Live Like Jesus [Kenneth Copeland Devotional 22 January 2019]

But [Christ Jesus] made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men. – Philippians 2:7

The truth of this verse hasn’t really dawned on most people. They mistakenly think that Jesus was able to work wonders, to perform miracles and to live above sin because He had divine powers that we don’t have. Thus, they have never really aspired to live like He lived.

“Oh my,” they say with great humility, “I could never live like Jesus did. After all, He had an advantage. He was God!”

They don’t realize that when Jesus came to earth, He voluntarily gave up that advantage, living His life here not as God but as a man. He had no innate supernatural powers. He had no ability to perform miracles until after He was anointed by the Holy Spirit as recorded in Luke 3:22. He worked wonders, not by His own power but by the power of the Father, saying, “The Father that dwelleth in me, he doeth the works” (John 14:10).

And when He prayed, He prayed not as a divine One who had authority as God, but as a man who walked obediently with God. And, as Hebrews 5:7 says, “His prayers were heard not because of His deity, but because of His reverence toward God” (The Amplified Bible).

Jesus, the divine Son of God, set aside the privileges and powers of deity for a time and lived as a man on earth. Once you grasp that, it will absolutely thrill your soul! Why? Because it means that you, as a reborn child of God, filled with the same Holy Spirit as Jesus was, have the same opportunity to live as He lived on earth. In fact, that is exactly what He intends. In John 17:18 He said to the Father, “Just as You sent Me into the world, I also have sent them into the world” (The Amplified Bible).

Jesus has sent you into the world to live as He lived. Through the new birth, He’s enabled you to exchange the sinful nature of Adam for the sinless nature of God.

He’s given you the ability and the command to live above sin, to live in fellowship with the Father, to preach the gospel, to heal the sick, to raise the dead, to cast out demons and to make disciples.

Once you realize that, you’ll throw off the shackles of doubt that have held you back. You’ll begin to live as Jesus meant for you to live—not as a sin-ridden son of fallen man, but as a reborn child of the Most High God. Then those around you will actually begin to see Jesus—in you.

Scripture Reading: 1 John 3:1-8

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This message was written by Kenneth and Gloria Copeland, the leader of the Kenneth Copeland Ministries (www.KCM.org) that specializes in teaching principles of bible faith – prayer, healing, salvation and other biblical topics.

Topic: Angels Around Us [Billy Graham Devotional 22 January 2019]

But the angel of the Lord by night opened the prison doors, and brought them forth . . . — Acts 5:19

Demonic activity and Satan worship are on the increase in all parts of the world. The devil is at work more than at any other time. The Bible says that because he realizes his time is short, Satan’s activity will increase. But his evil activities are countered for the people of God by His ministering spirits, the holy ones of the angelic order. Christians should never fail to sense the operation of angelic glory. It forever eclipses the world of demonic powers, as the sun does a candle’s light. If you are a believer, expect powerful angels to accompany you in your life experiences. And let those events dramatically illustrate the friendly presence of “the holy ones” as Daniel calls them. Certainly, the eye of faith sees many evidences of the supernatural display of God’s power and glory. God is still in business.

Prayer for the day: When I am tempted by Satan, I will remember Your angels are around me, Lord.

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Written by Billy Graham, Founder of Billy Graham Evangelistic Association(BGEA). BGEA exists to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ by every effective means and to equip the church and others to do the same.