MFM DEVOTIONAL- 𝐋𝐎𝐍𝐆𝐒𝐔𝐅𝐅𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆: 𝐀 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐏𝐎𝐍𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐅𝐑𝐔𝐈𝐓 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐒𝐏𝐈𝐑𝐈𝐓 (𝐈)

Mountain Top Life DAILY DEVOTIONAL

𝐋𝐎𝐍𝐆𝐒𝐔𝐅𝐅𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆: 𝐀 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐏𝐎𝐍𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐅𝐑𝐔𝐈𝐓 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐒𝐏𝐈𝐑𝐈𝐓 (𝐈)

4^th , APRIL 2022

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Judges 1, Judges 2:1-5, John 4:1-26, Proverbs 11:9-18

FIRE SCRIPTURE: Romans 5:1-5

1 Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 

2 through whom also we have access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. 

3 And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; 

4 and perseverance, character; and character, hope. 

5 Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us.

ALSO READ: DCLM DAILY MANNA FOR TODAY

MEMORY VERSE:

“But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you" –1 Peter 5:10

MOTIVATIONAL QUOTE:
When you can suffer long with God on your side, you are confident to come forth a better person than when you started.

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

PROPHETIC WORD FOR TODAY:

𝐆𝐎𝐃 𝐒𝐇𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐓 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐒𝐔𝐅𝐅𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐒 𝐓𝐎 𝐓𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐈𝐄𝐒 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐏𝐀𝐈𝐍 𝐓𝐎 𝐆𝐀𝐈𝐍, 𝐈𝐍 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄 𝐎𝐅 𝐉𝐄𝐒𝐔𝐒.

THE MESSAGE:

Longsuffering is a component of the Fruit of the Spirit, according to Galatians 5:22-23. Although the list may not particularly be in order of importance, yet the first on the list being love, according to many verses of Scriptures is all encompassing (Romans 13:10b).







ALSO READ: GOFAMINT DEVOTIONAL FOR TODAY







All of these nine components stand alone, yet none can operate fully without the other. The same goes for longsuffering, which is self explanatory -- the kind of suffering that is long, enduring, and almost indefinite. It means the godly virtue that works continually within the life of an individual until it achieves the rightful purpose. Some versions of the Bible defines it as, "forbearance or patience". It works hand in hand with endurance and perseverance until the expected godly character is manifested.

Psalm 34:19 tells us of the many afflictions of the righteous, just like Job. But thank God, who delivered him from them all. The question that easily comes to mind is, "Why should Christians suffer? Should God look away or fold His hands when His children suffer? The Bible makes us realise that all those who will live righteously in Christ must go through persecution (2 Timothy 3:12).

In the Bible, we see godly men and women suffering for righteousness sake. However, while waiting on the Lord according to His promises, these people eventually came to a glorified end, which is the divine purpose of longsuffering in the life of a believer.

Job was a man that went through so much pain and suffering but instead of "cursing God" as his wife suggested, he patiently waited on His Redeemer and his end was greater than his beginning. Abraham endured the long waiting period and received the promise of God (Romans 4:17).




ALSO READ: OPEN HEAVENS DEVOTIONAL FOR TODAY







As interesting as Joseph's story is, nobody will pray to experience the same. Yet he waited patiently for the promise of God and His righteousness, and went from prison to palace. The same goes for David, a man that went from cave to cave, seeking refuge from King Saul, who was bent on killing him for no just cause. He waited patiently, enduring the pain, yet made it to the throne as king over God's people, even with an everlasting promise.






PRAYER POINTS:

MORNING

1. Agenda of wickedness for my life, fail woefully, in the name of Jesus.
2. O God, arise and perfect Your work in my life, in the name of Jesus.
3. Grace and power to hold on still, come upon me, in the name of Jesus.

EVENING

4. I refuse to hurry out of the divine agenda for my life and destiny, in the name of Jesus.
5. Spirit of impatience, lose your grip over my life, in the name of Jesus.
6. I shall not suffer in vain, in the name of Jesus.
7. O God, my Father, cause my life to show the fruit of righteousness, in the name of Jesus.

DO HAVE A BLESSED DAY

©2022 MOUNTAIN TOP LIFE is a daily devotional by Dr. D.K Olukoya (General Overseer, MOUNTAIN OF FIRE and Miracle Ministries, Worldwide