Mountain Top Life Daily Devotional 21 November 2025 By Dr. D.K. Olukoya — The Christian Athlete

TOPIC: The Christian Athlete (Mountain Of Fire and Miracle Ministries, MFM Devotional 21 November 2025)

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Ezekiel 42:1-43:27; James 5:1-20; Psalm 119:1-16; Proverbs 28:6-7

FIRE SCRIPTURE: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 (KJV)

24 Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain.

25 And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible.

26 I therefore so run, not as uncertainly; so fight I, not as one that beateth the air:

27 But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway.

MEMORY VERSE: “So then it is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that sheweth mercy.” – Romans 9:16 (KJV)

MOTIVATIONAL QUOTES: Run the race of faith. Run to win the prize.

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

PROPHETIC WORD FOR TODAY: The power to run the race and not faint or be weary shall fall upon you, in the Name of Jesus.

MFM Devotional For Today 2025 MESSAGE:

The Christian race is a unique one. Today’s Fire Scripture, clearly states the difference between this kind of race and earthly race. While earthly athletes run to win a crown which is corruptible, a gift that perishes no matter the value, the beauty and the cost cannot endure beyond this world. On the contrary, the crown for a Christian athlete is the incorruptible crown. This explains why this race must be run with caution.

Therefore, in this Christian race, you are called to be temperate. That is, you are to exercise watchfulness and self-control, have a good mastery of yourself and be of godly conduct. You must run with patience and focus (Hebrews 12:1-2). Patience is essential because there are many spectators who are watching as to how well you are running the race. Also, you should be careful not to fall eyes opened and headlong into the enemies’ ambushes. Be focused. Keep looking unto Jesus, the Author and Finisher of our faith. That is our goal and finish line, at His feet!

Paul was very careful to express what we should do and how to run this heavenly race effectively and to finish well and strong. He ran by “putting his body under”. This means, humbling himself. God resists the proud but embraces the humble and the lowly. Are you running with a wrong motive, to be seen and applauded by men? Or are you labouring for the kingdom to be applauded and rewarded by God? He sees the heart of man. But you can still ask for mercy and a changed heart, so that you will not run in vain. Some are doing this, because he said, “I don’t run with uncertainty, as one that beats the air. Are you confident of your race? Where is your destination and finish line?

PRAYER POINTS:

MORNING

1. I will not run the race of life and salvation in vain, in the Name of Jesus.
2. I receive increased grace for the race and I shall be victorious, in the Name of Jesus.
3. Holy Spirit, teach me to run the race set before me successfully, in the Name of Jesus.

EVENING

4. Lord, teach me to watch and pray, in the Name of Jesus.
5. Lord, teach me to be sober and vigilant, in the Name of Jesus.
6. Holy Spirit, teach me to be sensitive and obedient in Your prompting, in the Name of Jesus.
7. I will live for Jesus everyday, come what may, 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)