MFM Daily Devotional Today: 5 October 2026 – The Prodigal Experience (II)

Read today’s MFM Daily Devotional for Monday, 5 October 2026: the Bible verse, message and prayer points by Pastor D.K. Olukoya.

MFM Daily Devotional Today: 5 October 2026 – D.K. Olukoya

TOPIC: THE PRODIGAL EXPERIENCE (II)

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Jeremiah 9; Jeremiah 10; John 17; John 18

Memory Verse: Luke 15:7
I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance.

Motivational Quote: Never cease loving anybody; God can still save them.

Prophetic Word for Today: Receive the grace and power to experience a divine turnaround, in the name of Jesus.

Fire Scripture: Luke 15:11–26

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MFM Daily Devotional Today: 5 October 2026 – The Prodigal Experience (II)

There are some lessons to learn from the experience of the prodigal son. Firstly, God doesn’t delight in the death of sinners; He rather desires their salvation. This, however, does not give license to commit sin. God frowns deeply at sin and iniquity. Interestingly, many of us are like the prodigal son; once lost, but God Almighty, who is slow to anger, found us.

Just as God opens His arms to take the lost back home with love, Christians are expected to do likewise. It may not necessarily be one’s biological child as in this text; it could be any of your loved ones. Remember, the father of the prodigal son rejoiced at his return. He warmly embraced him with open arms, gave him a change of garment, and also decorated him. Heaven rejoices because of every “lost but found soul.”

Dearly beloved of God, how many of such have you been privileged to welcome home? Or, have you succeeded in sending them back to their vomit through your negative attitude and uncomplimentary character? Older Christians should engage in intercessory prayers for the return of the prodigal. He will define “come to himself” at God’s own time. This is the turning point! He is left to preach to himself, “I shall arise….” As it is written, “There is a way that seems right to man, the end of it is destruction” (Proverbs 16:25).

God is still in the business of welcoming prodigals home. Are you a mere church goer or a backsliding Christian? You can find your way back. Or, are you a total unbeliever? The call to salvation is ever fresh. Learn from the prodigal son. Reconsider your life. Pray to God concerning any prodigal son or daughter around you. Are you on the right track? If not, do a complete turnaround. You shall be welcome back into the fold. God will give you a new garment and you shall be decorated and celebrated. God delights in the lost that is found, even you. Get ready to return to Christ today.

PRAYER POINTS

Morning
1. Father, forgive me for straying from the path of life, in the name of Jesus.
2. Enemy of my salvation, you are a liar, die, in the name of Jesus.
3. Powers assigned to send me on the wrong journey in life, release me and die, in the name of Jesus.

EVENING
4. Father, let every prodigal son or daughter come to themselves and find their way back to You, in the name of Jesus.
5. (Mention name), you shall not be lost in the wilderness of life, come back to the Truth, in the name of Jesus.
6. Every agenda of destruction set up for me, or (mention name), fail woefully and be destroyed, in the name of Jesus.
7. O God, arise; set my feet on the path of life, in the name of Jesus.