TOPIC: Remove the Stumbling Block (1)
Fire Scripture
Matt. 23:1-13
Memory verse
Isa. 57:14 – And shall say, cast ye up, cast ye up, prepare the way, take up the stumbling block out of the way of my people.
MFM Devotional 12th March 2021 Outline
God is called the Way Maker. The Bible tells us that He made a way in the wilderness for the children of Israel. One of the names of Jesus is the way, the truth and the life. One of the essential things involved in making a way is the removal of stumbling blocks, obstacles and impediments.
Stumbling blocks are also things that stand in the way of men to hinder them from moving forward into the Promised Land or moving upward to their next level. The Red Sea constituted a stumbling block to the children of Israel in their journey to Canaan (the Promised Land). Also, the highly fortified walls of Jericho stood as a stumbling block to Joshua and the children of Israel.
Though they had got close to the Promised Land, they could not enter to possess it because of the seemingly impregnable walls. It took the intervention of God to part the Red Sea and to demolish the walls of Jericho. God still specialises in removing stumbling blocks today. He will remove any power standing in your way or putting stumbling blocks in your way, in the name of Jesus.
Sometimes, the enemy turns himself into a stumbling block and hinders people from moving forward. At other times, he puts stumbling blocks (spiritual and physical barriers or impediments) in people’s ways to prevent them from reaching their goals or their next level. Stumbling blocks are evil instruments of delay and denial. They hinder people’s desired freedom, change and breakthrough. They make people to live below God’s standard. God detests stumbling block; He loves liberty for His people.
In Isaiah 57:14, He commanded, “…Cast ye up, cast ye up, prepare the way, take the stumbling block out of the way of my people.” The cry “cast ye up, cast ye up; remove the stones (obstacles); level the hills; take up any obstruction out of the way” is often heard before the coming of a king and priest unto God. Henceforth, angels and men will go before you to remove stumbling blocks (obstacles) from your way.
Your journey to greatness and fulfilment will no longer be hindered, in the name of Jesus.
Motivational Quote
We should be breaking down barriers, not building walls.
Prophetic Word
I decree divine acceleration into all areas of your life, in the name of Jesus.
HYMN
O troubled heart, there is a home
1. O troubled heart, there is a home
Beyond the reach of toil and care;
A home where changes never come;
Who would not fain be resting there?
Chorus
O wait, meekly wait, and murmur not,
O wait, meekly wait, and murmur not,
O wait, meekly wait, and murmur not.
2. Yet when bowed down beneath the load
By heaven allowed, thine earthly lot;
Look up! thou’ it reach that blest abode
Wait, meekly wait, and murmur not
3. Toil on, nor deem, tho’ sore it be,
One sigh unheard, one prayer forgot;
The day of rest will dawn for thee;
Wait, meekly wait, and murmur not
MFM Devotional 12 March 2021 PRAYER POINTS
MORNING
1. My Father, remove obstacles from my way, in the name of Jesus.
2. Any strong man denying me of progress, die, in the name of Jesus.
3. Powers assigned to thwart God’s purpose for my life, die, in the name of Jesus.
EVENING
4. Spirits of delay, denial and decay, I am not your candidate, die, in the name of Jesus.
5. My Father, You are the Ocean Divider, open my way to greatness, in the name of Jesus.
6. My Father, You are the Ocean Divider, open my way to promotion, in the name of Jesus.
7. My Father, You are the Ocean Divider, open my way to all-round fulfilment, in the name of Jesus
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR
Deut. 3-4
MFM Devotional 12 March 2021. The Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM) is a Pentecostal denomination founded in Yaba, Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria in 1989, now with churches in several countries. It was founded by Daniel Kolawole Olukoya.
