MFM Daily Devotional 18 March 2025 

TOPIC:  Lessons From The Life of Esau (II)

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR – Numbers 26:52-28:15, Luke 3:1-22, Ps 61:1-8, Pro 11:16-17

FIRE SCRIPTURE – Genesis 25:23-27
²³ And the Lord said unto her, Two nations are in thy womb, and two manner of people shall be separated from thy bowels; and the one people shall be stronger than the other people; and the elder shall serve the younger.

²⁴ And when her days to be delivered were fulfilled, behold, there were twins in her womb.

²⁵ And the first came out red, all over like an hairy garment; and they called his name Esau.

²⁶ And after that came his brother out, and his hand took hold on Esau’s heel; and his name was called Jacob: and Isaac was threescore years old when she bare them.

²⁷ And the boys grew: and Esau was a cunning hunter, a man of the field; and Jacob was a plain man, dwelling in tents.

MEMORY VERSE
He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding.
 Proverbs 12:11

MOTIVATIONAL QUOTE: Observe people who are good at their work—skilled workers are always in demand and admired; they don’t take a backseat to anyone!

PRAISE AND WORSHIP:  Take praise and worship songs as led by the Holy Spirit.

PROPHETIC WORD FOR TODAY: I decree, your portion will not be at the back, in the name of Jesus.

MFM Daily Devotional 18 March 2025 Message

Genesis 25:27 NLT says, “As the boys grew up, Esau became a skilful hunter. He was an outdoorsman, but Jacob had a quiet temperament, preferring to stay at home.” Esau had mastered a skill in hunting whereas Jacob preferred the laid-back life, he loved staying at home, no job, no skill, just wanting to have it easy.

I used to wonder how Esau, even though he wasn’t the chosen and prophetic one, still was able to make something great out of life. In this verse of the Scripture lies the answer. He worked hard and acquired a skill. Meanwhile, the blessed one was always at home lazing away. Esau chose a career in hunting and became skilful in it.

READ Prayer Points on Open Heaven 12 March 2025

A story was told about two people who went to check out what they would become in life. One was told that he would be a king and the other was told he would be useless in life. The proposed king, upon hearing this, decided not to work again, thinking that after all, he would soon become a king. The proposed useless one took the word as motivation to work really hard and so eventually became rich. When the town was looking for who to crown the next king, the criteria was that only a hardworking rich man could govern them. That was how the table turned for both of them despite the prophecy that had gone ahead.

What am I trying to point out? The prophetic one could be relegated to the back seat if he doesn’t work towards fulfilling the prophecy. Hard work could beat talent if talent doesn’t work hard. Christians are supposed to be the most phenomenal in every field of human endeavour. The old Christians had this testimony. Some of the great inventors were children of God.

READ MFM Daily Devotional 14 March 2025 – Deliverance From The Spirit of Disfavor

The modern Christians seem to have taken a different turn. This is because we no longer place importance on diligence. Non-Christians seem to be making more strides than some children of God. This is because modern Christians seem to believe more in praying than in making a move. Some will not acquire any skills, they will not look for a job to do, and they won’t do anything to improve on their job. All they do is go to church, pray and fast, and then expect manna to fall. It doesn’t work that way, beloved. We have to live a balanced life. The fact that pa rophecy is hanging on your head that you will be great does not automatically translate into fulfilment. You have to work hard to make your calling and election sure.

The way some believers handle their jobs with mediocrity is appalling. No touch of excellence, no tendency to go the extra mile. These days, some people prefer unbelievers to handle their jobs to believers. This is because some believers are not skilled at what they do. They do things anyhow. We need to re-orientate ourselves and wake up. People only pay and demand for skillfulness and excellence. Nobody pays for nonchalance and mediocrity.

There is a place for anointing and there’s a place for skill and professionalism. If you are anointed but refuse to learn the art and skill of your profession, people will not be moved to pay for your service. You need both to excel in life. May God give us understanding in the name of Jesus.

MFM DAILY PRAYER POINTS 18 MARCH 2025

MORNING

1. Spirit of laziness in my blood, die, by the blood of Jesus, in the name of Jesus.
2. Spirit of mediocrity, I am not your candidate, die, in the name of Jesus.
3. Father, show me a better way to excel in my career and calling, in the name of Jesus.

EVENING
4. Spirit of excellence, my life is opened, enter, in the name of Jesus.
5. Anointing of ease, locate my head, in the name of Jesus.
6. My career, move forward by fire, in the name of Jesus.
7. O God my Father, let whatever I lay my hands upon turn to gold, in the name of Jesus.