[MFM Devotional 28 June 2023] Topic: Fishers Of Men
TOPIC: Fishers Of Men (Mountain Of Fire and Miracle Ministries, MFM Devotional 28 June 2023)
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Psalms 57, Psalms 58, Psalms 59, 1 Corinthians 14, 1 Corinthians 15
FIRE SCRIPTURE: Luke 5:1-11 (KJV)
1 And it came to pass, that, as the people pressed upon him to hear the word of God, he stood by the lake of Gennesaret,
2 And saw two ships standing by the lake: but the fishermen were gone out of them, and were washing their nets.
3 And he entered into one of the ships, which was Simon’s, and prayed him that he would thrust out a little from the land. And he sat down, and taught the people out of the ship.
4 Now when he had left speaking, he said unto Simon, Launch out into the deep, and let down your nets for a draught.
5 And Simon answering said unto him, Master, we have toiled all the night, and have taken nothing: nevertheless at thy word I will let down the net.
6 And when they had this done, they inclosed a great multitude of fishes: and their net brake.
7 And they beckoned unto their partners, which were in the other ship, that they should come and help them. And they came, and filled both the ships, so that they began to sink.
8 When Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus’ knees, saying, Depart from me; for I am a sinful man, O Lord.
9 For he was astonished, and all that were with him, at the draught of the fishes which they had taken:
10 And so was also James, and John, the sons of Zebedee, which were partners with Simon. And Jesus said unto Simon, Fear not; from henceforth thou shalt catch men.
11 And when they had brought their ships to land, they forsook all, and followed him.
MEMORY VERSE: “And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.” – Matthew 4:19
MOTIVATIONAL QUOTES:
It is the great business of every Christian to win souls.
PRAISE AND WORSHIP:
Take praise and worship songs as led by the Holy Spirit
PROPHETIC WORD FOR TODAY:
I DECREE THAT AS YOU GO ABOUT WINNING SOULS FOR GOD, HE WILL LOAD YOUR LIFE AND DESTINY WITH IMMEASURABLE BENEFITS, IN THE NAME OF JESUS.
MFM Devotional For Today 2023 MESSAGE:
Our Fire Scripture today reveals the life-changing encounter that Peter had with Jesus Christ. That encounter was eye-opening for Peter and his colleagues.
Simon Peter was a professional fisherman. He knew a lot about his occupation and brought his experience to bear over the years, leading to great catches and success. However, one day, he applied all the strategies, got the timing right, used the right tools, yet he caught nothing all night. He was baffled.
Jesus came on the scene and requested to use Peter’s boat. Thank God that Peter obliged and surrendered his boat to Jesus. After Jesus had preached with the boat, He told Peter to launch into the deep for a catch. Peter explained to Jesus how experienced he was in the profession and that Jesus did not get the timing right. The time to fish had passed and now he would not catch any fish. He had launched into the deep at night (the supposed right time) but surprisingly, he caught nothing. When Jesus insisted, Peter said, “Nevertheless at Thy word.” Then he launched into the deep and made a net- breaking catch that he had to call on his colleagues to help him.
This was the miracle that won Peter over to the Lord. It beat his imagination. The Bible says that without signs and wonders people will not believe. Then, Jesus told Peter and his colleagues, “Follow me and I will make you fishers of men.”
The lesson here is that, just as Peter, James and John were called to active service of discipleship and soul winning, we are also given the Great Commission. Similarly, Jesus wants us to perform signs and wonders as we go winning souls for Him. He said, “These signs shall follow those who believe. In my name they shall cast out devils…..”
Beloved, in your place of assignment and duty post (workplace, market, etc), always remember that Jesus called you to win souls and populate His kingdom. I encourage you to preach and win souls. Also, demonstrate the love, power and grace of God. Use them to save, heal, deliver souls and meet the numerous needs of unbelievers. By this, they will believe in the God of all possibilities that you serve.
PRAYER POINTS:
MORNING
Father, give me passion for souls, in the name of Jesus.
I refuse to be blind and insensitive to the unsaved and perishing, in the name of Jesus.
Holy Spirit, give me new ideas and strategies to win souls into God’s Kingdom, in the name of Jesus.
EVENING
Father, fill my heart with greater love and let sinners experience Your love through me, in the name of Jesus.
Father, give me the enabling to perform miracles, signs and wonders for the purpose of winning souls for You, in the name of Jesus.
Father, make me a huge blessing to my generation, in the name of Jesus.
Father, let my life attract and win the unsaved to You, 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)
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