OPEN HEAVEN DAILY DEVOTIONAL...

DATE : THURSDAY 15 DECEMBER 2016

THEME : ARE PERILOUS TIME HERE?

Memorise :

THIS know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come.2 Timothy 3:1


Read : 2 Timothy 3:1-5

1 THIS know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come.

2 For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy,

3 Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good,

4 Traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God;

5 Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away.

Message

Several passages of the Bible describe the prevailing atmosphere of the period now as 'perilous times' .The Bible reading for today, gives some important details about event that will surround the arrival of this period. This period is going to be the final epoch or history , marked by the coming of Messiah and the establishment of God's Kingdom. The Bible tends to tie the terms 'last days' and 'perilous time' together, pointing to the period between Jesus Christ's first coming and the consummation of all things at His return.

Thus period will also be marked by increased godlessness, false prophets, doctrine of devils, persecution, wickedness, war and apostasy. Are perilous time here? The Bible says truth will be watered down and sound doctrine will be replaced with fables. In church at Ephesus as recorded in Revelation 2:1-7, the Lord singled out a sect within its walls which beloved and preached that holiness was no more truly possible.

These were the Nicolaitans and the Lord said He hated them. Can the Lord hate those who claim to be His followers? This may be surprising, but the Lord hates every preacher and teacher or false doctrines. This is a warning for those in the teaching ministry systematically veering off the path of sound doctrine. Teaching cunningly devised fables and philosophies of men. Be very conscious of what comes out of your mouth. Cross check facts and perceived revelations with the Holy Spirit so that you may not lead any astray. The Lord hate false preachers. Anyone who teaches you that you can continue to sin, since after all we are human beings, and will still make Heaven, is heading for hell and wants to take you along. Watch out brethren, perilous times are here! People will deny the power of God, meaning that there will be widespread practical atheists. You will hear some say things like; God is not as wicked as to fry His children in fire for minor sins and so there is no hell fire', some also say that salvation is by what you are able to do; by works.

Idolatry is being openly practiced in some churches today because somebody spoke against Exodus 20:1-5, proposing that there is nothing wrong in making images of God, Jesus, Mary and the apostles and using them to connect to God. Backslidden pastors, ministers or workers are teaching false doctrines of mercy that is contrary to Romans 6:1-2. All these are taking people to hell in their millions. In what ways are your actions contradicting your teachings and messages? Such contradictions turn you into a false preacher!

Prayer point :

Father, please don't let the dangers of this perilous times sweep my feet away in Jesus name.



BIBLE ON ONE YEAR : Leviticus 4:1-5:13 and Psalms 119:129-144

AUTHOR: Pst E. A ADEBOYE

HYMN 10: WHEN THE TRUMPET OF THE LORD SHALL SOUND

1. When the trumpet of the Lord shall sound, and time shall be no more,
And the morning breaks, eternal, bright and fair;
When the saved of earth shall gather over on the other shore,
And the roll is called up yonder, I'll be there.

Chorus:
When the roll is called up yonder,
When the roll is called up yonder,
When the roll is called up yonder,
When the roll is called up yonder, I'll be there.

2. On that bright and cloudless morning when the dead in Christ shall rise,
And the glory of His resurrection share;
When His chosen ones shall gather to their home beyond the skies,
And the roll is called up yonder, I'll be there.

Chorus:

3. Let us labor for the Master from the dawn till setting sun,
Let us talk of all His wondrous love and care;
Then when all of life is over, and our work on earth is done,
And the roll is called up yonder, I'll be there.

Chorus.

Prayer Points on Today's Open Heavens,( Thursday, December 15th, 2016) - ARE PERILOUS TIMES HERE?
1.Thank you Father, for your timely warnings and counsels, concerning the dangers of the end time, that we are now witnessing.
2.Father, in anyway, l have fallen short of your glory, have mercy and forgive me.
3.Father, please don’t let the dangers of this perilous times sweep my feet away in Jesus’ name.
4.Father, deliver and protect me from the dangers of the end time.
5.Father, let me never be a victim of false prophets, teachers and doctrines, in Jesus' name.
6.Father, expose and disgrace every wolf in sheep's skin, in your church.
7.Father, let every attempt of Satan to cause me to backslide, be frustrated.
8.Father, empower me by your Holy Spirit, to recognise and avoid every trap of Satan, in these perilous times.
9.Father, keep me safe and undefiled, till the coming of Christ.
10.Father, help me not to compromise my faith for the filthy lucre of these perilous times.
11.Father, let me never compromise the standard of your word, in order to please, and satisfy men.
12.Your Personal Petitions. (Phil 4:6)
13.In Jesus' name I pray.(John 15:16)
14.Thank you Father for answered prayers. (1 Thes 5:18).
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