[MFM Devotional 6 September 2021] Topic: The Talents And The Servant
TOPIC: The Talents And The Servant (Mountain Of Fire and Miracle Ministries, MFM Devotional 6 September 2021)
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Ezekiel 42-43
FIRE SCRIPTURE: Matthew 25:14-30
14 For the kingdom of heaven is as a man travelling into a far country, who called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods.
15 And unto one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one; to every man according to his several ability; and straightway took his journey.
16 Then he that had received the five talents went and traded with the same, and made them other five talents.
17 And likewise he that had received two, he also gained other two.
18 But he that had received one went and digged in the earth, and hid his lord’s money.
19 After a long time the lord of those servants cometh, and reckoneth with them.
20 And so he that had received five talents came and brought other five talents, saying, Lord, thou deliveredst unto me five talents: behold, I have gained beside them five talents more.
21 His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.
22 He also that had received two talents came and said, Lord, thou deliveredst unto me two talents: behold, I have gained two other talents beside them.
23 His lord said unto him, Well done, good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.
24 Then he which had received the one talent came and said, Lord, I knew thee that thou art an hard man, reaping where thou hast not sown, and gathering where thou hast not strawed:
25 And I was afraid, and went and hid thy talent in the earth: lo, there thou hast that is thine.
26 His lord answered and said unto him, Thou wicked and slothful servant, thou knewest that I reap where I sowed not, and gather where I have not strawed:
27 Thou oughtest therefore to have put my money to the exchangers, and then at my coming I should have received mine own with usury.
28 Take therefore the talent from him, and give it unto him which hath ten talents.
29 For unto every one that hath shall be given, and he shall have abundance: but from him that hath not shall be taken away even that which he hath.
30 And cast ye the unprofitable servant into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
MEMORY VERSE: “And he called his ten servants, and delivered them ten pounds, and said unto them, Occupy till I come.” – Luke 19:13
MOTIVATIONAL QUOTE:
Accountability is the hallmark of stewardship. Make a proof of yours.
PRAISE WORSHIP: Take a worship song as led by the Holy Spirit
PROPHETIC WORD FOR TODAY:
YOUR LABOUR IN GOD’S VINEYARD SHALL NOT BE IN VAIN BUT TO THE GLORY OF GOD, IN THE NAME OF JESUS.
The MESSAGE:
Jesus was always using parables to illustrate His teachings. In our Fire Scripture today, the Master divided the talents among his servants, according to their abilities. No one received more or less than he could handle. The talent represent any kind of resources you are endowed with. God gives you time, gifts and other resources according to your ability and expects you to invest them wisely until He returns. It is not how much you have but how well you use what you have. Your talent is useless unless it is used! You are to use these gifts and talents for the glory of God and not for selfish desires. As the parable of the talents shows, each person will be held accountable for the way he manages God’s resources.
The first two servants used their talents and, as a result of this, God gave them more. Whatever you fail to use, you end up losing. But when you use these gifts and talents faithfully, God will commit greater things into your hands. He will accord you greater responsibilities in His kingdom because He can trust you.
As a Christian, you have a mission that the Lord expects you to accomplish here on earth. God will give you what you need to accomplish that mission. Just as the master expected his servants to trade with their talents and make profit, God expects you to generate returns by using your talents towards productive and profitable end.
As a Christian, you are a steward and God is the Master to whom you are accountable. As a steward, you are expected to manage God’s resources because they are not your own. Stewardship is not an option, but an obligation for the children of God. If you are faithful with God’s talents, a reward awaits you.
It is quite disheartening that many believers have buried their talents while some are even using theirs to serve the devil today. The Master is coming and He will demand accountability from you. It is not too late, beloved. You can still make amends. My candid advice for you today is to awake from your slumber and fan up your gifts and talents. Put them to use now, and let God be glorified in your life.
PRAYER POINTS:
MORNING
I shall not abuse the grace of God upon my life, in the name of Jesus Christ.
The gifts of God in my life shall not take me to hell fire, in the name of Jesus Christ.
O Lord, whenever You are using me for Your glory through the gift you gave me, let me not ascribe glory to myself, in the name of Jesus Christ.
EVENING
My talents shall not be buried; I shall profit the kingdom of God with them, in the name of Jesus Christ.
Glory robbers shall not steal the gifts of God in my life, in the name of Jesus Christ.
Glory killers shall not kill my spiritual gifts, in the name of Jesus Christ.
Power of Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ, redeem and revive all the spiritual gifts, talents and potentials in my life, in the name of Jesus.
MOUNTAIN TOP LIFE is a daily devotional by Dr. D.K Olukoya (General Overseer, Mountain of Fire and Miracle Ministries, Worldwide)
MFM 2021 Seventy Days Prayer & Fasting Programme – 6 September 2021
Prayer Battle (2)
Section 3: Breaking The Breaker
Scripture Reading: Isaiah 37
Confession: Micah 2:13 – The breaker is come up before them: they have broken up, and have passed through the gate, and are gone out by it: and their king shall pass before them, and the LORD on the head of them.
Day 9: (Monday, September 06, 2021) Break By 5pm [Local Time]
The Bible In 70 Days – Day 29: Nehemiah 7:34 – Job 1:1 – 2:6
Devotional Songs
Prayer Of Praise And Thanksgiving (To Be Said Daily)
Prayer Points:
The weapons of war possessed by my enemies shall slay them, in the name of Jesus.
O God, arise and let the running around of my enemies to destroy me push me to my throne, in the name of Jesus.
O God, confuse every confusion assigned against me; and waste every waster assigned against me, in the name of Jesus.
The blood that my enemies drank from me shall turn to acid and kill them, in the name of Jesus.
The food that my enemies prepared to swallow my destiny will be the food they will eat and die instantly, in the name of Jesus.
Every book of remembrance of darkness working against me, catch fire, in the name of Jesus.
My breakthrough in the room of the enemy, come out by fire, in the name of Jesus.
O Lord, force my enemies to drink the poison they prepared for me, in the name of Jesus.
End of the year battles, you shall not locate me or my family, die, in the name of Jesus.
O God, arise and tear my enemies to pieces, so that I will celebrate, in the name of Jesus.
O God, arise, force my enemies to drink the water of shame and disgrace that they want to feed me with for the rest of this year, in the name of Jesus.
Thunder of God, destroy the producer of battle in my life that has vowed to make the rest of this year hell for me, in the name of Jesus.
Stubborn voice of darkness that has vowed to oppress me and waste me this year, O God, shut it up forever, in the name of Jesus.
Anyone accepting evil mark to destroy me, run mad and die, in Jesus’ name.
O God, arise and wipe my name from the charge sheet of the wicked elders, in the name of Jesus.
Wherever I have been condemned to deadly battle, O God, answer them there by fire and destruction, in the name of Jesus.
Undertakers of my destiny from the wicked elders, be buried in your own graves, in the name of Jesus.
Father, let every evil word hurting my destiny go back to its sender, in the name of Jesus.
Thorns of darkness growing on the field of my destiny, clear away and catch fire, in the name of Jesus.
O God, arise and break every pot cooking crisis and confusion into my glory, in the name of Jesus.
Powers pushing me into the way of killers, wasters, pit makers and gravediggers, be wasted quickly, in the name of Jesus.
Every backbiter of darkness around my life, bite the dust forever, in the name of Jesus.
Lord, turn the air-conditioners of my tormentors into a burning fire, in the name of Jesus.
Demonic policemen sending my helpers away, scatter by fire, in the name of Jesus.
Powers assigned to make my reproach a volume of books for the whole world to read, run mad, in the name of Jesus.
Arrows of darkness assigned to turn my water to wilderness, backfire, in the name of Jesus.
Powers exchanging my health with a strange garment, die, in Jesus’ name.
Lord of hosts, set Your fire upon the evil pot assigned to drain the blood of my health, in the name of Jesus.
Prayer Of Praise And Thanksgiving (To Be Said Daily)
Father in the name of Jesus, I thank You for:
Drawing me to prayer and power,
The salvation of my soul,
Baptizing me with the Holy Spirit,
Producing spiritual gifts upon my life,
The fruits of the spirit working in me,
The wonderful gift of praise,
All the ways You have intervened in my affairs,
Your divine plan for my life,
You will never leave me nor forsake me,
Bringing me to a place of maturity and deeper life,
Lifting me up when I fall,
Keeping me in perfect peace,
Making all things work together for good for me,
Protecting me from the snares of the fowler and from the noisome pestilence,
The wonder-working power in Your Word and in the Blood of the Lamb,
Giving Your angels charge over me,
Fighting for me against my adversaries,
Making me more than a conqueror,
Supplying all my needs according to Your riches in glory,
Your healing power upon my body, soul and spirit,
Flooding my heart with the light of heaven,
Always causing me to triumph in Christ Jesus,
Turning my curses into blessings,
Enabling me to dwell in safety,
All the blessings of life,
Your greatness, power, glory, majesty, splendor and righteousness,
Silencing the foe and the avenger,
You are at my right hand and I shall not be moved,
You are trustworthy and will help Your own,
Not allowing my enemies to rejoice over me,
Your wonderful love,
You are great and greatly to be praised,
Delivering my soul from death and my feet from stumbling,
You are my fortress and refuge in time of trouble,
Your faithfulness and marvellous deeds,
Your act of power and surpassing greatness,
Dispersing spiritual blindness from my spirit,
Lifting me out of the depths,
Preserving me and keeping my feet from slipping,
Your name is a strong tower, the righteous runs into it and he is safe.
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