This is Mountain Top Life MFM Devotional 5 August 2024 By Dr. D.K Olukoya: A Word Of Advice To Fathers (I)
TOPIC: Dangers Of A Word Of Advice To Fathers (I) (Mountain Of Fire and Miracle Ministries, MFM Devotional for 5 August 2024)
MONDAY, AUGUST 5, 2024.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Proverbs 6; Proverbs 7; 1 Peter 3; 1 Peter 4
Memory Verse
And he brought up Hadassah, that is, Esther, his uncle’s daughter: for she had neither father nor mother, and the maid was fair and beautiful; whom Mordecai, when her father and mother were dead, took for his own daughter.
Esther 2:7
Motivational Quote:
People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care.
Prophetic Word for Today:
Destinies shall be changed for good because of your presence, in the name of Jesus.
Fire Scripture:
Esther 2:5-7
5 Now in Shushan the palace there was a certain Jew, whose name was Mordecai, the son of Jair, the son of Shimei, the son of Kish, a Benjamite;
6 Who had been carried away from Jerusalem with the captivity which had been carried away with Jeconiah king of Judah, whom Nebuchadnezzar the king of Babylon had carried away.
7 And he brought up Hadassah, that is, Esther, his uncle’s daughter: for she had neither father nor mother, and the maid was fair and beautiful; whom Mordecai, when her father and mother were dead, took for his own daughter.
Praise & Worship
Take praise and worship songs as led by the Holy Spirit.
MFM Daily Devotional 5 August 2024 Message
Mordecai played the role of a father in the life of Haddasah, his cousin, and he played it well. Even though the orphaned Haddasah was not his biological child, he allowed her to enjoy the love of a father. He compassionately took her for his daughter and gave her the feather to fly through godly teaching, counsel and training. He never left his parental training to chance. When he heard about the beauty pageant that could move Esther’s life forward, he gave her a push.
Beloved, how much of a father can your children or children around you boast that they have in you? Some people are just fathers in their homes just because they make money available for housekeeping and then pay school fees and nothing more. Being a father figure is way more than that, beloved.
It is being a priest over your home. It is a feather for your children and wards. It is being a watchman at the gate of your home. In Ephesians 6: 4, fathers are admonished not to provoke their children to wrath. “Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger by the way you treat them. Rather, bring them up with the discipline and instruction that comes from the Lord”- NLT.
Father, how much of time do you devote to being with your family? When last did you have a special time of fellowship with your family? When last were you there to have a heart-to-heart talk with your children? When your boys and even your girls need a father figure to pour out their minds to, were you there for them? God said of Abraham that he would command his children after him and he did.
He trained Isaac to know his God. How is your parenting skill? Are you a parent or y0u are just paying the rent? How much interest do you have in their overall well-being? Or do you just drop money and off you go? Some fathers are lions in their own homes. No child dares talk when they are around. Their wives shiver when anything is to be said.
Fathers, please retrace your steps in handling and nurturing the children and wards God has placed in your care.
Mountain Top Life MFM Daily Devotional 5 August 2024 Online Prayer Points
MORNING
1. I refuse to be a bad father to my Children, in the name of Jesus.
2. Father, help me to father my household according to your laid-down rule, in the name of Jesus.
3. My children will be greater than me, in the name of Jesus.
EVENING
4. Like father, like son evil pattern, break by fire, in the name of Jesus.
5. My children shall possess the gates of their enemies, in the name of Jesus.
6. As a father and a priest over my home, I command greatness on my Children, in the name of Jesus.
7. By fire, by force, my children will serve the living God, in the name of Jesus.
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!
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About Mountain Top Life MFM Daily Devotionals
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.