MFM Devotional 28 February 2026 – David: The Shepherd

Mountain Top Life Daily Devotional 28 February 2026 By Dr. D.K. Olukoya – David: The Shepherd

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TOPIC — David: The Shepherd (Mountain Of Fire and Miracle Ministries, MFM Devotional 28 February 2026)

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Deuteronomy 22, Deuteronomy 23, Deuteronomy 24, Galatians 5, Galatians 6.

FIRE SCRIPTURE: 1 Samuel 17:34-37 (KJV)

34 And David said unto Saul, Thy servant kept his father’s sheep, and there came a lion, and a bear, and took a lamb out of the flock:

35 And I went out after him, and smote him, and delivered it out of his mouth: and when he arose against me, I caught him by his beard, and smote him, and slew him.

36 Thy servant slew both the lion and the bear: and this uncircumcised Philistine shall be as one of them, seeing he hath defied the armies of the living God.

37 David said moreover, The Lord that delivered me out of the paw of the lion, and out of the paw of the bear, he will deliver me out of the hand of this Philistine. And Saul said unto David, Go, and the Lord be with thee.

MEMORY VERSE: The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. – Psalm 23:1 (KJV)

MOTIVATIONAL QUOTES: The great Bishop and Shepherd of your soul neither slumbers nor sleeps.

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

PROPHETIC WORD FOR TODAY: May the Lord Jesus, who is the great Shepherd, supply your needs today, in Jesus’ Name.

MFM Devotional For Today 2026 MESSAGE:

David started out as a shepherd, tending his father’s sheep in the wilderness. As a shepherd, he was responsible for the flock. He protected and defended the flock even when it meant risking his own life. He knew he needed to give account of all the sheep in his care.

Also Read: MFM Devotional 27 February 2026 – David: The Giant Slayer

David stayed with his sheep in the wilderness. He mastered the terrain and knew the predators. As a result of this knowledge, he could wrestle with both the lion and bear that came for his lamb. He also carried this experience forward when he and his men helped Nabal’s shepherds (1 Samuel 25:15-16). His genuine love for his flock must have attracted Heaven’s attention. He displayed faithfulness in keeping sheep and God eventually rewarded him with the kingdom of Israel. His training as a shepherd had prepared him for the throne.

Psalm 23 describes God using the imagery of a shepherd. This psalm was most likely written after he had become king but he still remembered his former occupation. He understood God as a Shepherd long before Jesus came and proclaimed that He is the good Shepherd. David could see God in his daily work and so should you. It is important to see God and acknowledge Him in all that you do, just like David. No matter what your lawful occupation is, honour God while at it.

Beloved, every little task you are given is meant to prepare you for a bigger assignment. If you mess up a little task, there’s no way Heaven will put a bigger responsibility in your hand. Learn how to be responsible from David.

Check your heart and answer the following questions: How faithful are you in carrying out assigned responsibilities? Can God trust you with His people? Do you have the heart of a shepherd? Or, are you a false shepherd who rips off the sheep?
Remember that every time God gives you a chance to handle resources or lead people, it’s a call to be a good shepherd just like Jesus Christ.

PRAYER POINTS:

MORNING

1. O Lord, give me the heart of a shepherd, in the Name of Jesus.
2. O Lord, give me genuine love for the people around me, in the Name of Jesus.
3. O Lord, help me to be responsible in every task committed to me, in the Name of Jesus.

EVENING

4. Change my heart, O God, conform me to Your image, in the Name of Jesus.
5. O Lord, baptise me with the Spirit of faithfulness that will earn me Heaven’s trust, in the Name of Jesus.
6. Lord God, help me to see You in my daily work, in the Name of Jesus.
7. Lord Jesus, be my Shepherd indeed, 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)

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