Today’s Mountain Top Life MFM Devotional 12 August 2024 By Dr. D.K Olukoya Topic is Humility Brings Honour
TOPIC: Humility Brings Honour (Mountain Of Fire and Miracle Ministries, MFM Daily Devotional for 12 August 2024 Monday)
MEMORY VERSE
Though the LORD be high, yet hath he respect unto the lowly: but the proud he knoweth afar off.
Psalm 138:6
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Proverbs 20; Proverbs 21; Revelation 1 ; Revelation 2
FIRE SCRIPTURE: Esther 6:1-14
6 On that night could not the king sleep, and he commanded to bring the book of records of the chronicles; and they were read before the king.
2 And it was found written, that Mordecai had told of Bigthana and Teresh, two of the king’s chamberlains, the keepers of the door, who sought to lay hand on the king Ahasuerus.
3 And the king said, What honour and dignity hath been done to Mordecai for this? Then said the king’s servants that ministered unto him, There is nothing done for him.
4 And the king said, Who is in the court? Now Haman was come into the outward court of the king’s house, to speak unto the king to hang Mordecai on the gallows that he had prepared for him.
5 And the king’s servants said unto him, Behold, Haman standeth in the court. And the king said, Let him come in.
6 So Haman came in. And the king said unto him, What shall be done unto the man whom the king delighteth to honour? Now Haman thought in his heart, To whom would the king delight to do honour more than to myself?
7 And Haman answered the king, For the man whom the king delighteth to honour,
8 Let the royal apparel be brought which the king useth to wear, and the horse that the king rideth upon, and the crown royal which is set upon his head:
9 And let this apparel and horse be delivered to the hand of one of the king’s most noble princes, that they may array the man withal whom the king delighteth to honour, and bring him on horseback through the street of the city, and proclaim before him, Thus shall it be done to the man whom the king delighteth to honour.
10 Then the king said to Haman, Make haste, and take the apparel and the horse, as thou hast said, and do even so to Mordecai the Jew, that sitteth at the king’s gate: let nothing fail of all that thou hast spoken.
11 Then took Haman the apparel and the horse, and arrayed Mordecai, and brought him on horseback through the street of the city, and proclaimed before him, Thus shall it be done unto the man whom the king delighteth to honour.
12 And Mordecai came again to the king’s gate. But Haman hasted to his house mourning, and having his head covered.
13 And Haman told Zeresh his wife and all his friends every thing that had befallen him. Then said his wise men and Zeresh his wife unto him, If Mordecai be of the seed of the Jews, before whom thou hast begun to fall, thou shalt not prevail against him, but shalt surely fall before him.
14 And while they were yet talking with him, came the king’s chamberlains, and hasted to bring Haman unto the banquet that Esther had prepared.
MOTIVATIONAL QUOTES: You have not arrived until you have truly arrived, and until then, do not start raising your shoulders over little achievements. Be humble!
PRAISE AND WORSHIP: Take praise and worship songs as led by the Holy Spirit.
PROPHETIC WORD FOR TODAY: You shall not fall for others to rise, in the name of Jesus.
Study today’s Rhapsody of Realities 12th August 2024: He’s Already “Lifted”
MFM Devotional 12 August 2024 MESSAGE
Mordecai was humble. This was seen in Esther 6:12. The king wanted to reward Mordecai for his good deed but needed suggestions on what to reward him with. He asked Haman what should be done to the one whom the king delights to honour.
The pride and arrogance in the evil heart of Haman deceived him into believing that there is none other to be rewarded than himself. So he suggested uncommon rewards even up to the royal apparel worn by the king.
Oh, such pride and audacity! “The pride of thine heart hath deceived thee, thou that dwellest in the clefts of the rock, whose habitation is high; that saith in his heart, Who shall bring me down to the ground?” (Obadiah 1:3). He was asked to do all he had suggested for Mordecai.
READ MFM Devotional 11 August 2024 – Your Reward Will Come
One would have thought that Mordecai, after he had enjoyed such a great honour, especially having his enemy drive him around the town and hailing him, would start raising his shoulder, dancing around the town and talking as if he had arrived.
One would have expected him to start abusing and taunting Haman, but not Mordecai. He went back quietly to his duty post to carry on his duty while he awaited God to perfect what He had stated. He knew that God had better things in store; so, he refused to be blinded by a small achievement.
Beloved, we need to pray to God to shatter our pride. So many people cannot handle some of the good things God has in store for them, because once God starts to promote them, pride will immediately be visible and off they go away from the God that had blessed them.
Some persons would have resigned from their jobs immediately and stopped relating with certain classes of people simply because the king asked Haman to take them around the town in the king’s royal apparel just for one day; they couldn’t handle success.
Beloved, no matter the season of life you find yourself, be humble always. May the things God had already done for us not hinder us from getting what he has in store for us, in Jesus’ name.
You Can Connect to Open Heavens for Today’s Lesson Here: Open Heaven 12 August 2024: Blessed Beyond Curses
MFM DAILY PRAYER POINTS 12 AUGUST 2024
MORNING
1. Sing this song ’Melt my heart, melt my spirit, melt all the pride that assembles in my heart; melt my heart, melt my spirit, make me like Jesus, who was humble unto death.
2. I shall not fall for others to rise, in the name of Jesus.
3. I obtain the grace to humble myself, in the name of Jesus.
EVENING
4. My Haman shall proclaim my victory, in the name of Jesus.
5. My enemies shall plan my celebration, in the name of Jesus.
6. O God, arise and give me a loud and noisy testimony, in the name of Jesus.
7. O God, arise and pamper me, in the name of Jesus.
To fully benefit from these prayers, you must first accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior by saying this prayer:
Jesus Trends Salvation Prayer
Heavenly Father,
I come to You in humility and repentance, acknowledging my sins and my need for Your grace. Lord Jesus, I believe You are the Son of God, who died for my sins and rose again to give me eternal life. I confess You as my Savior and Lord.
Forgive me, cleanse me with Your precious blood, and fill me with Your Holy Spirit. I turn away from my sinful ways and open my heart to You. Take control of my life and guide me in Your truth.
If you joined in that life-changing prayer, congratulations! We are happy that you have surrendered your life to Jesus!
Study Also: Rhapsody of Realities 12th August 2024: He’s Already “Lifted”
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Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM), Worldwide is a Pentecostal Christian organization founded by Dr. D.K. Olukoya. Renowned for its emphasis on spiritual warfare, deliverance, and fervent prayer, MFM aims to empower believers to overcome life’s challenges through intense prayer and holiness.
The church offers a wide range of programs, including deliverance services, Bible studies, and various outreach activities. With its headquarters in Lagos, Nigeria, MFM has a global presence, fostering a strong community of faith dedicated to living victoriously in Christ.
The church’s teachings focus on personal holiness, prayer, and the power of the Holy Spirit.
