MFM MOUNTAIN TOP LIFE DAILY DEVOTIONAL FOR AUGUST 19, 2022 (SIGNS OF THE TIMES (II)
TOPIC: SIGNS OF THE TIMES (II)
Fire Scripture: Matthew 24: 3 – 12
Memory Verse
1 Timothy 4:1 “Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines
Motivational Quote
The only route of escape from eternal perdition is to be prepared every day.
Prophetic Word
I prophesy upon you that the dark signs of the times shall not find expression in your life, in the name of Jesus.
Outline
Yesterday, we started looking at the “The Signs of The Times”, and so far it is clear that majority of the signs as explained by Jesus Christ are already with us. But the amazing thing is that many Christians are still living as though nothing is at stake. I hope you are not one of those who disregard divine warnings.
In our Bible reading for today’s devotional we have seen more of the signs of the times : “For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many.” (Matt. 24:5). Indeed the world has witnessed the emergence of many false christs. Some people have boldly declared themselves to be Jesus. Many of us can still remember such strange elements in this country.
These fake men have profound charismatic personality and deceptive nature by which they are able to enslave and imprison their followers mentally and spiritually. Unfortunately, some believers, because of one challenge or the other, have fallen victim to the whims and caprices of these counterfeit Christ. Many men who are also seeking for fame, wealth and positions have decided to mortgage their eternity by lining up behind these impostors.
Beloved, you need to have a deep conviction about the great wonders the Lord can do for His children. Therefore, guard yourself against the trickery and antics of such men. Other signs of the times are war and rumour. The news media are filled with devastating reportage on wars in many nations of the world today.
Coming home to Africa, we are aware of raging wars in some countries, both on medium and large scale. The devil is instigating many of these senseless wars in order to keep on polluting our land. The Bible says, so ye shall not pollute the land wherein ye are: for blood it defileth the land… (Numbers 35:33). Also, many unprepared souls have been sent to eternal perdition. All these signs are supposed to be our constant reminder to always be prepared for the
PRAYER POINTS
MORNING
1. Thank You, Lord, for the redemption of my soul, in the name of Jesus.
2. Dark arrows of the end times fired to corrupt my life, come out and die, in the name of Jesus.
3. Holy Ghost fire, fortify my life against every form of satanic deception, in the name of Jesus.
EVENING
4. Holy Ghost fire, purify my entire life, in the name of Jesus.
5. Blood of Jesus, barricade my life from the invasion from hell, in the name of Jesus.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR
Jeremiah 49; Jeremiah 50