OPEN HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL

DATE: MONDAY 7th DECEMBER 2015

THEME: THE WAY INTO HIS PRESENCE

Memorise:

Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
John 14:6

Read: John 14:1-6

1 Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.

2 In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.

3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.

4 And whither I go ye know, and the way ye know.

5 Thomas saith unto him, Lord, we know not whither thou goest; and how can we know the way?

6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

Message

The Lord Jesus is the way out of every unpleasant situation that anyone can ever experience. He is the way out of sorrow, sickness, death and embarrassment. He is Heaven's approved lifeline to those who are sinking. In any negative situation you find yourself, Jesus Christ will make a way out for you this season.

Moreover, besides being the way out, Jesus is also the way in. He is the way into the presence of God. No wonder He told Thomas in John 14:6 that:
".....I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me."
One place you should long to be often is the presence of God. Every time you access God's presence, something good comes your way. The more you enter into God's presence, the more He causes His will in Heaven to prevail over your situation or circumstance on earth. As you enter His presence and stay there, a part of His glory rubs off on you; covering your shame and bringing you joy and laughter. God's presence is the place where you can find all the joy you need. In fact, your joy is made full in His presence (Psalm 16:11). These are just some of the many reasons why you should ensure you access God's presence daily.

To go into the presence of earthly kings and presidents is not an easy thing. By the grace of God, I have had the opportunity of visiting a few heads of states and presidents of nations. The first time I visited the head of a particular African nation, it was a very instructive experience. I had to go through multiple security checks. At the point of entry, there was security check. At the general reception, there was another security check. At the special reception, another check. Getting to the presidential reception, I underwent the final screening before accessing the presence of this head of state. After going through all these checks, I concluded that it was much easier getting into God's presence.
Thank God that all I have to do to get into the presence of God is to say "In the Name of Jesus". How often do you enter into God's presence with boldness by the Blood of Jesus? We are encouraged to do so in Hebrews 4:16:
"Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need."

Action Point:

The Blood of Jesus has made it easy to access God's presence; be thankful and give Him glory for it.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: PSALM 88-91 and HEBREWS 11:4-22

AUTHOR: Pst. E. A. ADEBOYE

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Prayer Points On Today's Open Heavens (Monday December 7th 2015)
-THE WAY INTO HIS PRESENCE

1.Thank you Father for the salvation of my soul.

2.Thank you Father for the blood of Jesus that grants access into your presence.

3.Thank you Father for placing me on the way of eternal life.

4.Thank you Jesus for going ahead to prepare a place for me, in your Father's house.

5.Father, have mercy on me and forgive all my sins.

6.Father, sanctify me wholly, that I may have unhindered access into your presence.

7.Father, make a way for me out of every unpleasant situation in my life, ministry, career, business and family.

8.Father, as many as are yet to know Jesus, bring them by your mercy, to His saving knowledge and grace.

9.Lord Jesus, lay your hands of healing upon my life and make a way for me, out of sorrow, sickness and satanic bondage and embarrassments.

10.Father, let my joy be full, each time I come into your presence.

11.Father, let your Will be done in my life and let your glory rob on me, each time I enter into your presence.

12.Father, destroy by your fire, any weapon, the enemy has been using to keep me away from your presence.

13.Father, grant unto me boldness to come into your presence, anytime, that I may obtain mercy, to help in time of need.

14.Your Personal petitions. (Phil 4:6)
15. In Jesus' name I pray. (Jn 15:16)
16.Thank you Father for answered prayers. (1 Thes 5:18).