MFM Devotional for 15 July 2024 TOPIC: Love Not The World (1)
MFM Devotional provides daily Bible readings, reflections, and prayer points by Dr. D.K. Olukoya, focusing on spiritual growth, deliverance, and prayer warfare. It offers practical guidance and encouragement for living a victorious Christian life.
MEMORY VERSE: “Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God.” – James 4:4 (KJV)
FIRE SCRIPTURE: 1 John 2:15-17 (KJV)
15 Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him.
16 For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.
17 And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever.
MOTIVATIONAL QUOTES:
You cannot serve two masters; you’re either for the Lord or against Him. Make a choice today.
PRAISE AND WORSHIP:
Take praise and worship songs as led by the Holy Spirit.
PROPHETIC WORD FOR TODAY:
RECEIVE THE POWER TO LIVE A RIGHTEOUS LIFE ABOVE THE WORLD AND ITS VANITIES, IN THE NAME OF JESUS.
MFM Devotional For 15th July 2024 MESSAGE:
The Bible tells us that we are in the world but we are not of the world. It means that as citizens of heaven, we cannot afford to conduct ourselves like the people of this world. There must be a clear difference!
In today’s Fire Scripture, we are warned as Christians not to love the world and the things that are in the world. Those who love the world will perish with the world. Loving the world indicates that you are consumed by the things that are in the world and not the things of the kingdom.
You cannot love the world and yet love the Father. John went on to tell us what is in the world: the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life. They are properties of the world and not of the Father.
Today’s memory verse says that friendship with the world is enmity with God. You either love the world, and you don’t love God; or you love God, but not love the world. You can’t sit on the fence!
What is the lust of the eyes? Lust is generally an evil craving or desire. The lust of the eyes has to do with your visual power, the temptation to see and covet what you have seen. It can also be regarded as the negative impact of what you see or watch on your mind.
When you fail to discipline your eyes, it will be attracted to scenes, persons and things that can easily pollute or corrupt your mind and steal your peace. Hence, you must be careful! Whatever evil attraction through your eyes is capable of polluting your spiritual life and destroy the relationship between you and God must be avoided.
Do you see and covet another man’s possessions? Are you greedy of gains? Are you promiscuous in your looks? Job said, “I have made a covenant with my eyes, not to look at a maiden.” Another category is the lust of the flesh.
This is the inordinate affection and desire that stem from thoughts and imaginations that are contrary to God’s word. The Bible refers to the works of the flesh in Gal.5:19-21. The conclusion is that those who engage in those things will not inherit God’s kingdom.
MFM Devotional Prayer Points:
MORNING
- O Lord, forgive me for every sin of lust of the eyes and the flesh, in the name of Jesus.
- My eyes will not lead me to hell fire, in the name of Jesus.
- Every activity and desire of the flesh in me, die now, in the name of Jesus.
EVENING
- I put my body under control by the power of the Holy Spirit, in the name of Jesus.
- By the power of God, I overrule carnality in my life and I begin to walk in the spirit, in the name of Jesus.
- Blood of Jesus, purge my life and separate me from the world, in the name of Jesus.
- I receive power to overcome every lustful desire, by the power in the Blood of Jesus, in the name of Jesus.
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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.
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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.
