OPEN HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL

DATE: WEDNESDAY 10TH FEBRUARY 2016

THEME: FULFILLING GOD'S PURPOSE? 1

Memorise

"See, I have this day set thee over the nations and over the kingdoms, to root out, and to pull down, and to destroy, and to throw down, to build, and to plant." Jeremiah 1:10

Read: Jeremiah 1:1-10

1 The words of Jeremiah the son of Hilkiah, of the priests that were in Anathoth in the land of Benjamin:

2 To whom the word of the LORD came in the days of Josiah the son of Amon king of Judah, in the thirteenth year of his reign.

3 It came also in the days of Jehoiakim the son of Josiah king of Judah, unto the end of the eleventh year of Zedekiah the son of Josiah king of Judah, unto the carrying away of Jerusalem captive in the fifth month.

4 Then the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,

5 Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations.

6 Then said I, Ah, Lord GOD! behold, I cannot speak: for I am a child.

7 But the LORD said unto me, Say not, I am a child: for thou shalt go to all that I shall send thee, and whatsoever I command thee thou shalt speak.

8 Be not afraid of their faces: for I am with thee to deliver thee, saith the LORD.

9 Then the LORD put forth his hand, and touched my mouth. And the LORD said unto me, Behold, I have put my words in thy mouth.

10 See, I have this day set thee over the nations and over the kingdoms, to root out, and to pull down, and to destroy, and to throw down, to build, and to plant.

Message

Several passages of the Bible confirm the fact that every human being was originally created by God and born into this world to fulfil God's purpose. Colossians 1:16 says;

"For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him:" Colossians 1:16

There is nothing like an afterthought with God. Everything He does is purposeful and deliberate. Not only that, He has everything to the minutest detail, precisely tied to time. Ecclesiastes 3:1 says;

"To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under heaven:"

From Adam and Eve, to Noah, Abraham, Joseph, Moses, and all the prophets and Kings in the Bible, they all were precisely programmed to come and go according to God's ultimate plan. There is no randomness with God; all things that have ever happened on earth and in heaven were ordered according to His unsearchable wisdom. Acts 15:18 says;

"Known unto God are all his works from the beginning of the world.

For example, John the Baptist was selected by God to prepare the way for the Lord by announcing His arrival, confronting the sinfulness and rebellion of that generation and by preaching repentance of sins. Jeremiah's purpose as a prophet of God was clearly described in Jeremiah 1:1-10. These two prophets were able to fulfil God's purpose; they did not at anytime jettison their responsibilities. John the Baptist perfectly prepared the way for the Lord without taking upon Himself any additional responsibility beyond that which was ordained from heaven. Immediately he identified Christ, he made it public, he was ready to decrease and stay in the shadows as Jesus began to increase. Bible scholars have several interpretations about the real cause of his death, but at the end, Jesus declared him as the greatest man that ever lived. His greatness must have been tied to the fulfilment of God's purpose for his life.

Jeremiah on the other hand was deliberately setup by God as the national prophet to the nation of Israel in his generation. It was a period of apostasy and God was determined, after many unheeded warnings, to deal with the children of Israel according to their doings. Jeremiah was set over the kingdom of Israel to root out, pull down, destroy, and throw down. He was also permitted to build and plant. The Bible confirmed that though Jeremiah wept much for his beloved country, he faithfully discharged his duties without fear or favour.

God has also setup each of us for His purpose in this generation. Are you fulfilling God's purpose for your life?

Prayer Point:

Father, please give me wisdom, knowledge and boldness to discharge my duties in this world without fear or favour in Jesus' name.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Mark 9:14-10:45 and Job 19:13-29

AUTHOR: PST. E. A. ADEBOYE

God bless u 4 dis.

DAY THIRTY-ONE THE REDEEMED PRAY AND FAST FOR 50 DAYS!
Day 31, Wednesday 10th February, 2016
DIVINE DELIVERANCE FROM STRONGHOLD ON EVIL!
Are You A Lawful Captive?
In The Stronghold Of Enemy?
You Ignorantly Walked Into The Trap?
Or It Has An Ancestral Connection?
Or Was It Satanic Attack or Oppression? Whatever The Cause, Today Is Your Day Of Deliverance!
Listen God Is Speaking To You, Yes You!
*Even The Captives Of The Mighty Shall Be Taken Away!
*The Prey Of The Terrible Shall Be Delivered:
.*I Will Contend With Him That contends With You!
*I Will Save Your Children.
* I Will Feed Them That Oppress You With Their Own Flesh;
*They Shall Be Drunken With Their Own Blood, As With Sweet Wine!
*All Flesh Shall Know That I The Lord Am Your Saviour! Your Redeemer! The Mighty One! Isaiah 49:24-26
Hallelujah!!
PRAYER POINTS
1. Father, Deliver Every Prey From The Hand Of The Mighty In Jesus' Name. Amen!
Isaiah 49:24-26
2. Lord, Put To Shame Every Evil Strongman In The Name Of Jesus. Amen! Luke 11:21-22
3. Lord, Deliver Every Lawful Captive And The Prey Of The Terrible In Jesus' Name. Amen! Isaiah 49: 24-25a
4. Father, Fight With Those Who Are Fighting With Me! And Deliver Me Deliver My Children! Save Me And Save My Children In Jesus' Name. Amen! Isaiah 49:25b
5. Father, Feed My Enemies Who Plan To Eat My Flesh With Their Own Flesh! Those Planning To Suck My Blood Let Them Drink Their Own Blood Like Sweet Wine In Jesus' Name. Amen! Isaiah 49:26a
6. Father, Make Me Untouchable To The Kingdom Of Darkness And Let All The World Know That You Are My Saviour And Redeemer. Isaiah 49:26b
7. Father, Let Every Eye Of Oppression Focussed On Me, My Family, My Ministry, My Career, My Business And Loved Ones Be Blinded By The Fire Of The Holy Spirit In Jesus' Name. Amen! Jeremiah 22:17
8. Father, Subdue Every Household Enemy! Familiar Spirit! Principality And Power From The Pit Of Hell With The Blood Of Jesus Today In The Name Of Jesus Amen! Revelation 12:11
9. Father, I Have Suffered Enough From Today Start To Comfort Me On Every Side In Jesus' Name. Amen! Eccl.4:
B. Add Your Personal Prayer Request For Day Thirty-One! Make Your Personal Requests Known With Thanksgiving! Philippians 4:6
EMMANUEL=GOD WITH US!.

Thanks

Prayer Points On Today's Open Heavens (Wednesday February 10th 2016)
FULFILLING GOD’S PURPOSE I

1.Thank you Father for creating me in your image and for your purpose.

2. I worship you Father for your unsearchable and infinite wisdom.

3. I appreciate you Father because all that you do, are purposeful and deliberate, to the minutest detail.

4.Father, forgive all my wrong doings; have mercy upon me; do not deal with me according to my sin, in Jesus' name.

5.Father, reveal to me your purpose for my life and help me to understand and walk in it.

6.Father, please give me the wisdom, knowledge and boldness to discharge my duties in this world without fear or favour in Jesus' name.

7.Father, let every hindrance and obstacle to the fulfillment of my destiny be removed and destroyed by your fire.

8.Father, by your mercy, push me into your purpose and plans for my life and destiny, if I am currently off the track.

9.Father, empower me by your grace to fulfil the purpose for which I was created and born again.

10.Father, let every plan of satan and his agents to frustrate the purpose and plans of God for my life and destiny, be scattered, in Jesus' name.

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