OPEN HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL
 
DATE: SATURDAY AUGUST 26th 2017
 
THEME: THE REWARD OF PROFITABLE STEWARDSHIP   

  
Memorise:
 
And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be. Revelation 22:12
 
 
Read:  Matthew 25:14-23
 
25:14 For the kingdom of heaven is as a man travelling into a far country, who called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods.

25:15 And unto one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one; to every man according to his several ability; and straightway took his journey.

25:16 Then he that had received the five talents went and traded with the same, and made them other five talents.

25:17 And likewise he that had received two, he also gained other two.

25:18 But he that had received one went and digged in the earth, and hid his lord's money.

25:19 After a long time the lord of those servants cometh, and reckoneth with them.

25:20 And so he that had received five talents came and brought other five talents, saying, Lord, thou deliveredst unto me five talents: behold, I have gained beside them five talents more.

25:21 His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.

25:22 He also that had received two talents came and said, Lord, thou deliveredst unto me two talents: behold, I have gained two other talents beside them.

25:23 His lord said unto him, Well done, good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.

 
Message:
 
Christianity entails total submission to the will of God as revealed in His word. A Christian must view God as the ultimate Owner of everything, who decides to delegate and distribute a certain measure of His resources to each and every person according to their ability, for the purpose of making profit. In reality, all that we own isn’t really ours; they are blessings that have been graciously bestowed on us by the Lord (John 3:27). For all that God has given to us, there’s an expectation that comes along with them. The word “stewardship”, summarises this arrangement. A steward is a special servant employed to oversee and manage the affairs of the household according to the dictates of the owner. He or she is simply a servant who has been entrusted with the authority to make decisions on behalf of his or her master. All purchases pertaining to the running of a household are made by the steward. Even some very important decisions are made by the steward. For example, Abraham entrusted his steward, Eliezer of Damascus, with the crucial responsibility of choosing a wife for his son Isaac (Genesis 24:2-4). A true Christian operates under the same dynamics today. As a steward over the heritage of God, you should be able to operate without supervision. Everything you do should be done as unto the Lord. You should make certain that the resources you are entrusted with are put to proper use for God and not for personal gain. As God’s steward, you should do everything to ensure that the Lord’s resources are carefully deployed to accomplish His agenda. A steward is a trustworthy ambassador that sometimes stands in the place of God to make decisions and take action that could have far-reaching effects on people’s lives. Christian stewardship is therefore an awesome responsibility that should be handled with utmost care. May you never mishandle your responsibility as a representative of the Almighty God in Jesus’ Name.


God has very important assignments He wants to execute in this world, and He has entrusted some of these into your hands. One of such assignments is the Great Commission (Matthew 28:19-20). God has chosen you as His primary tool to accomplish this awesome task, and He has appointed and equipped you to carry His message of salvation to those who are lost in sin. You must therefore take up this responsibility and fulfil the heartbeat of God. In conclusion, here in this world, there are innumerable benefits awaiting all obedient servants of God. However, the most important reward for profitable stewardship is to be a guest of Jesus at His marriage supper, and to stand before God’s throne to receive commendation and crown of life from the Master. You will make it in Jesus’ Name.
 
 
Prayer Point:
 
Father, help me to be worthy of the ultimate reward for profitable stewardship in Jesus’ Name.
 
 
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:
1 Chronicle 11-12
Ezekiel 31:10-18              
 
 
PASTOR E. A. ADEBOYE
 
 
HYMN 14: TAKE MY LIFE

1. Take my life and let it be
Consecrated, Lord, to Thee.
*Take my moments and my days,
Let them flow in endless praise.
 
 
2. Take my hands and let them move
At the impulse of Thy love.
Take my feet and let them be
Swift and beautiful for Thee.
 
3. Take my voice and let me sing,
Always, only for my King.
Take my lips and let them be
Filled with messages from Thee.
 
4.  Take my silver and my gold,
Not a mite would I withhold.
Take my intellect and use
Every pow’r as Thou shalt choose.
 
5. Take my will and make it Thine,
It shall be no longer mine.
Take my heart, it is Thine own,
It shall be Thy royal throne.
 
6. Take my love, my Lord, I pour
At Thy feet its treasure store.
Take myself and I will be
Ever, only, all for Thee

God bless you Sir

��� *LET US PRAY* ���

.. _*SATURDAY, August 26, 2017*_

*PRAYER POINTS* :- _THE REWARD OF PROFITABLE STEWARDSHIP_.

1. *THANKSGIVINGS* .

2. *INTERCESSIONS/SUPPLICATIONS.*

3. *PRAYERS FROM OPEN HEAVENS DEVOTIONAL.*

----- Father, I bless and thank you because *YOU ARE A RIGHTEOUS REWARDER.*

---- Father, I thank you for saving me and for the salvation of my soul.....

---- Father, I thank you for the grace given to me to be alive today......

----- *_Father, please give me the grace to serve You profitably to the end in Jesus’ Name._*

----- *_Father, please grant unto me the grace to be totally obedient to all your command, in Jesus' Name......_*

----- *_Everlasting Father, please let none other take my place, in Jesus' Name........_*

----- *_Father, from today, please let all the resources you've given me be useful for the expansion of your kingdom, in Jesus' Name........_*

----- *_Father, help me to be worthy of the ultimate reward for profitable stewardship in Jesus’ Name._*.....

----- *_Father, please cleanse me of any act of selfishness, in Jesus' Name........_*

----- *_Father, from today, please use me for the Glorification of Your Name, in Jesus' Name........_*

4. *PERSONAL PRAYERS REQUESTS:*
-- (John 16:23 - 24,
-- LUKE 18:1,
-- MATT 7:7 - ......

---- FATHER, I thank you for the answers, for in *JESUS HOLY* Name I have Prayed.....

Prayer Points on Today's Open Heavens: (Saturday, August 26th, 2017) - THE REWARD OF PROFITABLE STEWARDSHIP

1.I worship you, Lord, because, there is nothing l have, that has not been given to me, from above, by You.

2.Thank you, Father, for all your blessings in my life.

3.Father, in anyway, l have fallen short of your glory, please, have mercy and forgive me, in Jesus' name.

4.Father, in all my services to you, let me not only be faithful, but, also, found to be faithful, in Jesus' name.

5.Father, please, empower me to do your work according to your laid down rules, regulation, instructions and commandments, in Jesus' name.

6.Father, help me to serve you, "as unto the Lord and not with eye service", in Jesus' name.

7.Father, empower me to use all the resources you have given me for the purposes, for which they are meant, and not for personal gains, in Jesus' name.

8.Father, please, make me a worthy, loyal, reliable and trustworthy ambassador of your kingdom, in Jesus' name.

9.Father, count me worthy to be used of you, to accomplish great, mighty and miraculous feats, for your kingdom, in Jesus' name.

10.Father, open my mouth to preach your word, and to show forth your glory, in Jesus' name.

11.Father, help me to be worthy of the ultimate reward for profitable stewardship, in Jesus' Name.

12.Your Personal petitions.
( Philippians 4:6)
13.In Jesus' name I pray.
(John 14:13-14; 15:16)
14.Thank you Father for answered prayers.
(1 Thessalonians 5:18).
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