Mountain Top Life DAILY DEVOTIONAL
REWARDS OF FAITH 2
14TH JANUARY, 2022
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Genesis 29, Genesis 30, Matthew 11:16-30, Psalm 9:7-12
FIRE SCRIPTURE: John 7:38-39
38 He who believes in Me, as the Scripture has said, out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.”
39 But this He spoke concerning the Spirit, whom those believing in Him would receive; for the Holy Spirit was not yet given, because Jesus was not yet glorified.
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MEMORY VERSE:
”That the blessing of Abraham might come on the Gentiles through Jesus Christ; that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith. ” – Galatians 3:14
MOTIVATIONAL
QUOTE:
Faith
is to believe what you do not see; the reward is to see what you
believe.
PRAISE WORSHIP: Take a worship song as led by the Holy Spirit.
PROPHETIC WORD FOR TODAY:
I PROPHESY THAT YOUR FAITH IN GOD WILL BIRTH EVERYTHING THAT WILL MAKE YOU A WONDER AND A TESTIMONY, IN THE NAME OF JESUS.
THE MESSAGE:
The
Bible is full of instances that prove that God rewards faith. In the
New Testament, Jesus, on several occasions said to the people, "Thy
faith hath made thee whole." Today, we shall further examine
the rewards of faith.
The Holy Spirit is another important
reward of faith that accrues to a believer. In John 7:38-39, the
Bible says, "He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath
said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water. (But this
spake he of the Spirit, which they that believe on him should
receive: for the Holy Ghost was not yet given; because that Jesus
was not yet glorified.)" Galatians 3:14 (our Memory Verse) also
affirms this point.
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The
Holy Spirit is called the Promise of the Father. He is also the
greatest gift of all. He is the believer's Best Friend and
indispensable Companion. Faith is the spiritual currency you need to
receive the Holy Spirit and His baptism.
Also, when you
demonstrate faith in God, you stand to gain protection against the
devil's attack and lies. Ephesians 6:16 underscores this valid
point, "Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye
shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked."
Similarly, 1 Thessalonians 5:8 adds, "But let us, who are of
the day, be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love; and
for an helmet, the hope of salvation." Faith in God earns you
His protection, preservation and shielding. Truly, faith is
rewarding!
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Apostle Paul said that if all we seek in our Christian journey are limited to earthly and mundane things, we are most miserable of all men. What the distinguished apostle meant was that true believers should always be heaven-focused and have eternity in view. This world is not his home; he is only passing through it. Therefore, faith in God comes with a big gain: rewards in heaven.
That
is why John 14:1-3 says, "Let not your heart be troubled: ye
believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father's house are many
mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare
a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will
come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye
may be also."
Beloved, I enjoin you to also read Hebrews
11:13 and 16. You will learn of heroes of faith who sought and
gained heaven.
PRAYER POINTS:
MORNING
1.
Father Lord, strengthen my faith, in the name of Jesus.
2. I
receive the promise and blessings of the Holy Spirit by faith, in
the name of Jesus.
3. I take the shield of faith and claim divine
protection, in the name of Jesus.
EVENING
4.
Father, give me the faith that will earn me mansions in heaven, in
the name of Jesus.
5. My faith will not fail by the power in the
blood of Jesus, in the name of Jesus.
6. I bind and cast out the
spirit of unbelief, in the name of Jesus.
7. Father, give me the
faith for all-time victory and dominion, in the name of Jesus.
DO HAVE A BLESSED DAY
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