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OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 2017

Sunday February 26, 2017

HYPOCRITICAL?

Memorise : But Jesus perceived their wickedness, and said, why tempt ye me, ye hypocrites? - Matthew 22:18

Read: Luke 11:37-44 

11:37 And as he spake, a certain Pharisee besought him to dine with him: and he went in, and sat down to meat.

11:38 And when the Pharisee saw it, he marvelled that he had not first washed before dinner.

11:39 And the Lord said unto him, Now do ye Pharisees make clean the outside of the cup and the platter; but your inward part is full of ravening and wickedness.

11:40 Ye fools, did not he that made that which is without make that which is within also?

11:41 But rather give alms of such things as ye have; and, behold, all things are clean unto you.

11:42 But woe unto you, Pharisees! for ye tithe mint and rue and all manner of herbs, and pass over judgment and the love of God: these ought ye to have done, and not to leave the other undone.

11:43 Woe unto you, Pharisees! for ye love the uppermost seats in the synagogues, and greetings in the markets.

11:44 Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye are as graves which appear not, and the men that walk over them are not aware of them.


MESSAGE :

One of the characteristics which the Holy Spirit warns us will be rife in the last days is hypocrisy (1 Timothy 4:2). No wonder the Lord Jesus Christ made it very clear that many who expect to be granted access through the pearly gates will be turned back on the last day (Luke 13:24-27). Do you know that many bishops, pastors, general overseers, apostles, etc who are professing Christ today will not make it on the day of judgement? May that not be your lot in Jesus’ Name. To prevent this from happening to you, you need to periodically examine yourself to see if you are still in the faith, as received from the Lord. 2 Corinthians 13:5 says,

"Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith; prove your own selves. Know ye not your own selves, how that Jesus Christ is in you, except ye be reprobates?"

Ask yourself if your name is still written in the Book of Life. Does the Spirit of God still bear witness with your spirit that you are a bona fide child of God? Is your conscience free from guilt and dead works? Can the devil and his agents testify that truly, you are no longer in their camp? Don’t pretend to be a child of God when you know you are on your way to perdition.

The greatest challenges Jesus had with the Pharisees was the issue of their mindset. They appeared to have good intentions, but it was all a lie. Jesus knew the state of their hearts. The human heart is like a computer. Whatever you feed it with will determine what comes out of it. The heart of a man is what shapes his destiny. The reason why some people come to church and are still not blessed is the state of their heart. Their hypocritical hearts are hardened, and so they cannot receive anything from God. If the Pharisees had allowed the message of Jesus Christ to penetrate their hearts, their perception would have been different. If you allow God to work on your heart, your breakthrough will be immeasurable.

Our heart is a reflection of who we are. Every time Jesus performed a miracle, instead of being happy that someone in need had received help from God, the Scribes and Pharisees would rather question by what authority He did it (John 9:13-27, Luke 20:1-2). That is what a hypocritical heart looks like. I wish we all knew that God is watching not just our actions but also our motives. He hears and watches everything we do behind closed doors. There is nothing hidden from Him that will not be exposed on the last day. Hypocrites know how to find faults in the lives of others, but their own lives are like sepulchres which appear beautiful on the outside but are full of dead men’s bones (Matthew 23:27).

God wants us to reflect a life of righteousness and transparency, a life that radiates the glory of God, a life of virtue and of good works.

PRAYER POINT :
Father, deliver me from all forms of self-deception. 

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR : 
Genesis 21:23; 
Isaiah 45:14-25

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RiP bro, may our days of joy never turns to sorrow in Jesus Name. Amen

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OPEN HEAVEN DAILY DEVOTIONAL

DATE: SATURDAY 25 FEBRUARY 2017

THEME: UNGRATEFUL?

Memorise:

It is a good thing to give thanks unto the LORD, and to sing praises unto thy name, O most High: Psalms 92:1

Read: 1 Samuel 25:4-17

4 And David heard in the wilderness that Nabal did shear his sheep.

5 And David sent out ten young men, and David said unto the young men, Get you up to Carmel, and go to Nabal, and greet him in my name:

6 And thus shall ye say to him that liveth in prosperity, Peace be both to thee, and peace be to thine house, and peace be unto all that thou hast.

7 And now I have heard that thou hast shearers: now thy shepherds which were with us, we hurt them not, neither was there ought missing unto them, all the while they were in Carmel.

8 Ask thy young men, and they will shew thee. Wherefore let the young men find favour in thine eyes: for we come in a good day: give, I pray thee, whatsoever cometh to thine hand unto thy servants, and to thy son David.

9 And when David's young men came, they spake to Nabal according to all those words in the name of David, and ceased.

10 And Nabal answered David's servants, and said, Who is David? and who is the son of Jesse? there be many servants now a days that break away every man from his master.

11 Shall I then take my bread, and my water, and my flesh that I have killed for my shearers, and give it unto men, whom I know not whence they be?

12 So David's young men turned their way, and went again, and came and told him all those sayings.

13 And David said unto his men, Gird ye on every man his sword. And they girded on every man his sword; and David also girded on his sword: and there went up after David about four hundred men; and two hundred abode by the stuff.

14 But one of the young men told Abigail, Nabal's wife, saying, Behold, David sent messengers out of the wilderness to salute our master; and he railed on them.

15 But the men were very good unto us, and we were not hurt, neither missed we any thing, as long as we were conversant with them, when we were in the fields:

16 They were a wall unto us both by night and day, all the while we were with them keeping the sheep.
17 Now therefore know and consider what thou wilt do; for evil is determined against our master, and against all his household: for he is such a son of Belial, that a man cannot speak to him.

MESSAGE:

God plays a prominent role in every successful endeavour (Lamentations 3:37). No human effort would suffice if God is not involved (Psalm 127:1). This is why you need to be grateful to God for every achievement you experience. Nabal, his household and everyone around him lived in prosperity. In spite of all the battles raging around them, Nabal's workers were all secure and his goods intact. He enjoyed safety and prosperity because the men of David’s hand shielded him and all he had from attacks. At a crucial point, David and his men needed his help in providing food for their sustenance, but he denied them this. He disdained David and his men because he saw them as misfits and fugitives who did not deserve his generosity. Many children of God also feel this way when they are asked to give. Some people disdain God each time they are asked to give offerings to Him. They wonder why they have to give 10% of their profit or income to God. They see this as irrational. Yes, irrational minds cannot see the faithfulness of God. We should be grateful to God, and our gratitude should be expressed through our actions to Him and to our fellow men. Every time we bless others with our possessions out of a sincere heart, we are saying to God that we are grateful He made us a channel of blessing.

You can move God to do more for you through the heart of gratitude. Those who show gratitude to God achieve significant things in life. Solomon showed his gratitude to God through his offerings (1 Kings 3:3-15). He remembered and reflected on all the intrigues and battles that led to his emergence as king, and he was moved to give thanks. Also, King David was so grateful to God that he expressed it in his dance, to the point where he was disdained (2 Samuel 6:16). He forgot he was a king, because he was demonstrating his gratitude to the King of kings. For those with a heart of gratitude to God, when things are working, they praise God, and when things are not going in the direction they envisaged, they still praise God, knowing well that the faithfulness of God will never allow them to suffer loss. Are you surrounded by enemies you can’t number? Don’t be troubled. Trust in the Lord, and you will see His salvation. Are you going through situations that you can’t see yourself overcoming? Put your trust in God, and you will have total victory. Just take the step of faith and begin to bless the Name of the Lord. Even if a sack letter from your job was handed over to you yesterday, just begin to bless the Lord because something awesome is about to happen to you, and the world will hear your testimony.

Action Point:
With a heart of gratitude to God, count your blessings and name them one by one.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR : Genesis 19-20 and Isaiah 44:21-45:13
AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A. ADEBOYE

HYMN 17: COUNT YOUR BLESSINGS

1. When upon life's billows you are tempest-tossed,
When you are discouraged, thinking all is lost,
Count your many blessings; name them one by one,
And it will surprise you what the Lord has done.

(Chorus)
Count your blessings;
Name them one by one.
And it will surprise you what the Lord hath done.

2. Are you ever burdened with a load of care?
Does the cross seem heavy you are called to bear?
Count your many blessings; ev'ry doubt will fly,
And you will be singing as the days go by.
[Chorus]

3. When you look at others with their lands and gold,
Think that Christ has promised you his wealth untold.
Count your many blessings; money cannot buy
Your reward in heaven nor your home on high.
[Chorus]

4. So amid the conflict, whether great or small,
Do not be discouraged; God is over all.
Count your many blessings; angels will attend,
Help and comfort give you to your journey's end.
[Chorus

OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 2017

Friday February 24, 2017

CHILDREN OF GOD 

Memorise : But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name: - John 1:12

Read: 1 John 3:1-3 

3:1 Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not.

3:2 Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is.

3:3 And every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as he is pure.


MESSAGE :

You cannot discover your true identity if you are not in Christ. You need to recognise your true self through the light of the Scripture. If you know your true identity, it will help you not to compromise the call of God on your life. The secret of blessings lies in your being able to walk in the divine purpose for your life. As a believer, you are the light in the midst of darkness, called to shine forth. You are the bridge to the destinies of men. If you don’t discover your destiny, the destinies of many others will be buried. I once asked the Almighty God why He allowed me to “waste” twenty-seven years studying mathematics, when He knew that I would eventually become a pastor. The Lord told me that it was simply for the purpose of being able to preach mathematically. It then dawned on me that indeed all things work together for good for the children of God (Romans 8:28).

You are not a child of God just to attend church; you need to find out what God has empowered you for, and do exploits in that area. The reason why you are a child of God is not just to feel cool but to be driven by God’s purpose and mission. When you recognise that you belong to God, it will be practically impossible for anyone to get you derailed (Acts 27:23-24).

The power you have received as a child of God is not for nothing. It is expected that you will use this power in raising the dead, in opening the eyes of those still walking and living in ignorance, and in setting captives free from the bondage of Satan. In John 14:12, the Lord Jesus says to you:
"Verily verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father."

As children of God, let us wake up from our slumber and do the needful urgently. Every child of God is meant to be a fighter — a fearless fighter. You must not be weak in doing exploits for the Lord. You must not give in to fear despite the obstacles before you. All you need is the confidence that as a child of God, you have the backing of your Father. Anyone who comes to Christ comes to the newness of life which qualifies him or her for a new beginning. As a child of God, you must realise that Christ is the centre of your life, and you are meant to be a channel of blessings. A lot of people pass through life without being noticed because they have failed to understand the plan and programme of God for their lives.

I pray for you that, in the Name of Jesus, you will find your place in God. By His grace, you will begin to experience prosperity, excellence and extraordinary breakthroughs, and before the end of your life, you will make a lasting change in the world.

PRAYER POINT :
Father, as you did for the disciples of old, grant me boldness to speak Your word.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR : 
Genesis 16:18;
Isaiah 44:9-20

OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 2017

Thursday February 23, 2017

MY REDEEMER LIVES

Memorise : Yet a little while, and the world seeth me no more; but ye see me: because I live, ye shall live also.- John 14:19

Read: Mark 16:1-6 

16:1 And when the sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and Salome, had bought sweet spices, that they might come and anoint him.

16:2 And very early in the morning the first day of the week, they came unto the sepulchre at the rising of the sun.

16:3 And they said among themselves, Who shall roll us away the stone from the door of the sepulchre?

16:4 And when they looked, they saw that the stone was rolled away: for it was very great.

16:5 And entering into the sepulchre, they saw a young man sitting on the right side, clothed in a long white garment; and they were affrighted.

16:6 And he saith unto them, Be not affrighted: Ye seek Jesus of Nazareth, which was crucified: he is risen; he is not here: behold the place where they laid him.


MESSAGE:

Every time I ponder on the glory awaiting all those who make it to Heaven, I feel so excited. It is so magnificent that the ordinary human heart cannot fathom it. If you will partake of this glory, you must not be discouraged in your walk of faith with God. You must have the assurance in your heart that the Lord Jesus Christ, who is your Redeemer, is alive, and because He is alive, your faith is not in vain (1 Corinthians 15:14 & 20). There are some who are at the point of giving up their faith. They are no longer excited about their confession of faith in Jesus Christ. Some are fainting in their spirit, and their level of commitment has waned. If you are in such situation, the Holy Spirit in Hebrew 10:38-39 says this to you :

"Now the just shall live by faith: but if any man draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him. But we are not of them who draw back unto perdition; but of them that believe to the saving of the soul."

The purpose of discouragement is to make you backslide. It is aimed at stopping the good things you started. Some of the activities of the Pharisees were aimed at discouraging the followers of Jesus, but their plots failed. Although they had Him crucified, some of His followers still followed Him to the very end. How amazing it was for them when they realised that Jesus had risen from the dead! The place where they laid His body was empty, and it remains so till today! I prophecy into your life that the very spot where the enemy hoped you will remain shall become empty!

I declare to you that there is power in the resurrection of Jesus. Every arrow of discouragement shot at you to make you faint shall instead birth a spirit of boldness in you in Jesus’ Name.

Without faith, it is impossible to please God. You need to have faith in Jesus, the Redeemer of mankind. He lives forever more and no situation is beyond Him. Every delay you have experienced is just to make your testimony more glorious. You need to persist in the place of prayer. As long as you are still awaiting your testimony, don’t stop confessing the promises of God. Take practical steps to actualise God’s plan and purpose for your life. The women kept going to the tomb because there was an assurance in their spirit that their efforts would not be wasted. May be you have tried all you can, and yet there remains a Goliath in your life. Because your Redeemer lives, that problem will not overcome you. Because your Redeemer lives, that sickness will come to an end. Problems respond to either the call of faith or doubt. Make sure all your challenges hear the call of faith from you saying: "because He lives, I can face tomorrow; my tomorrow shall be alright whether the devil likes it or not." It shall be so in Jesus’ Name. 

ACTION POINT :
Make this confession of faith: Lord Jesus, become You live, I shall also live and not die.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR : 
Genesis 12-15;
Isaiah 43:16-44:8

OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 2017

Wednesday February 22, 2017

VICTORY THROUGH PRAISE 

Memorise : For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds; - 2 Corinthians 10:4

Read : 2nd Chronicles 20:21-26 

20:21 And when he had consulted with the people, he appointed singers unto the Lord, and that should praise the beauty of holiness, as they went out before the army, and to say, Praise the Lord; for his mercy endureth for ever.

20:22 And when they began to sing and to praise, the Lord set ambushments against the children of Ammon, Moab, and mount Seir, which were come against Judah; and they were smitten.

20:23 For the children of Ammon and Moab stood up against the inhabitants of mount Seir, utterly to slay and destroy them: and when they had made an end of the inhabitants of Seir, every one helped to destroy another.

20:24 And when Judah came toward the watch tower in the wilderness, they looked unto the multitude, and, behold, they were dead bodies fallen to the earth, and none escaped.

20:25 And when Jehoshaphat and his people came to take away the spoil of them, they found among them in abundance both riches with the dead bodies, and precious jewels, which they stripped off for themselves, more than they could carry away: and they were three days in gathering of the spoil, it was so much.

20:26 And on the fourth day they assembled themselves in the valley of Berachah; for there they blessed the Lord: therefore the name of the same place was called, The valley of Berachah, unto this day.


MESSAGE :

The easiest way to access victory in the kingdom of God is through praise. Each time we praise the Name of the Lord, great and marvellous things are bound to happen.

If you are a believer and you do not yet know the essence of praise, you are missing a lot of blessings, opportunities and privileges. Our God is all-powerful, all-knowing and is the Almighty. The moment we are committed to the realm of praise, things begin to happen at His command. There are people who have been knocking on certain doors of opportunities before now, but to no avail. Why don’t you try praise? You will be surprised at how fast those doors will open. The fact that you are praising the One that is higher than the highest should give you the assurance that your case is settled. Praise to God is an indication of absolute trust in Him.

Those who put their confidence in God will always praise Him until they receive their victory, and even after receiving their victory, they still praise Him. It is the desire of the Almighty God that all His children should move from one level of victory to the other. When the people of God praise Him, infirmities, yokes, bondage, barrenness and all the works of the devil are destroyed. In the realm of praise, every limitation gives way.
In the battle of life, some are victors while some are victims. I decree into your life that you will continue to enjoy the victory of the Lord in Jesus’ Name.

Victors know how to move God into action. God is looking for people who can move Him through their praise. Such people will enjoy His mercy instead of receiving His judgement. Praise is the most powerful instrument we can use to move God. The whole of creation was designed to praise God (Psalm 150:5, Psalm 148). The greatest assignment of angels in Heaven is praising God (Revelations 4:8-9, Psalm 148:2). When we get to heaven, our assignment will be to keep praising God (Revelations 7:14-15, Psalm 145:2). Praise has greater impact whenever we come together to offer it to God, because His throne is set wherever His people are praising Him (Psalm 22:3).

When you bow before God in praise, you are showing that He alone is the Most High. Jehoshaphat enjoyed the victory of the Lord without fighting a battle! This is what praise can do. While the enemies were gathering their mercenaries and weapons of war against Judah, the people of God gathered momentum for praise. They believed in the victory of the Lord by faith, and all their enemies were smitten before them.

From today, as you praise the Lord, He will stand in your place and take over every battle of your life, and your victory shall be total in Jesus’ Name.

PRAYER POINT :
Father, let Your praise never cease from my lips.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR : 
Genesis 9-11; 
Isaiah 43:1-15

let biggie put all of them out for eviction, let the public decide their faith

OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 2017

Tuesday February 21, 2017

BENEFITS OF THANKSGIVING 

Memorise : Bless the LORD, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name. - Psalm 103:1

Read: Psalm 50:14-15 

50:14 Offer unto God thanksgiving; and pay thy vows unto the most High:

50:15 And call upon me in the day of trouble: I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify me.


MESSAGE :

Without any iota of doubt, the Lord has been so good to us. He has never ceased to be faithful and kind. If it had not been for the Lord on our side, the devil would have destroyed us. We are who we are in Christ because of the goodness of God. For these reasons and many more, we need to make thanksgiving our lifestyle. Thanksgiving is an indispensable activity for every child of God. For our lives to experience the blessings of the Lord on a continuous basis, we need to thank Him. I sometimes marvel when I see people complain about their situation. Before complaining about your situation, take a critical look at another man’s situation and you will realise that you have enjoyed the goodness of the Lord. A lifestyle of thanksgiving can make a lot of difference in our lives within a short time. Through thanksgiving, lost glory can be restored, as was the case with King Nebuchadnezzar (Daniel 4:34-37). When you adore and reverence the Almighty God, when you acknowledge Him as the source of your wealth and greatness, and see all you have achieved as being made possible by His hand, then God will be committed to preserving all He has given you.

Thanksgiving is the door that ushers you into God’s blessings. For His greatness, goodness and wonderful works to the children of men, we must thank Him. The only reason why many of us are not on the street begging is because He is our Great Provider. We walk with our shoulders high because He is our Defence and Deliverer. He remains our Rock and source of strength in every situation. Wherever we gather together as a congregation, I tell my children to praise and thank God wholeheartedly. Thanksgiving is not something you do in a hurry because God also takes His time as He blesses us with unprecedented miracles. There are blessings reserved for those who thank the Lord. He will always launch them to the realm of unimaginable favour.

Our thanksgiving will only be acceptable to God if it comes from a heart of worship. For you to worship God in truth, you must live a holy life. Believers will always win the battles of life, as long as there is no impediment to their worship of God.

We must be able to lift up clean hands and a pure heart to our Maker at all times (Psalm 24:3-4, Philippians 4:6). We must be honest and upright in character and reflect the nature of God in our dealings. Keep your heart pure so that your joy can be full. With a pure heart, you can make your request known to God and there will be instant response from the throne of grace. 

KEY POINT :
Those who come before God with thanksgiving can never live by the mercy of men.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR : 
Genesis 6-8;
Isaiah 42:10-25

lord have mercy. some pple no longer have conscience

may God protect u and every other gallant soldier in Jesus Name. Amen



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so Na since secondary schl she don start her fake life self. abi Na inside classroom them dey? wey she dey open book

OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 2017

Monday February 20, 2017

PERILOUS TIMES ARE HERE

Memorise : Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils -1st Timothy 4:1

Read: 2nd Timothy 3:1-5

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

3:2 For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy,

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

3:4 Traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God;

3:5 Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away.


MESSAGE :

With all that we see and hear happening in different parts of the world today, it is no longer news that we are already in perilous times. This is why it is very urgent that we maximise the time that we have left in propagating the gospel of the Lord to those who are yet to know Him. We should carefully study the words of Ephesians 5:14-16 and obey its instructions. In these verses of Scripture, the Holy Spirit says,

“Wherefore he saith, Awake thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give thee light. See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, Redeeming the time, because the days are evil.”

In this modern age, where people are ever learning but never able to come to the knowledge of the truth, believers must watch against satanic wiles and temptations. We must avoid all forms of false doctrine that abound in churches today. Let us remain in the simple gospel of Jesus which is capable of seeing us through to the very end. There are false teachers rising up every day with different kinds of teachings and beliefs, using their influence to spread erroneous doctrines to unsuspecting believers.

This is why you need to be selective of where you go and who you listen to. Those who go to church today only get excited when they are told what they want to hear. The Holy Spirit forewarned us of this in 2nd Timothy 4:3:

“For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers having itching ears.”

Let us therefore run with the message of the gospel into every part of the world; reminding everyone that those who are not on the Lord’s side on the last day will be eternally destroyed. Let us do the work of an evangelist, and go after those people who have strayed from the straight and narrow way. Open Heavens guide. Let us bring back those sheep which are carelessly grazing on their fields, away from the presence of their Shepherd. These are those who started well but have become consumed by the cares of this world and the deceitfulness of riches. The signs of the second coming of Christ are daily being fulfilled before our eyes. In order not to be caught unawares, you must prepare yourself daily through self examination. The enemy of your soul is out there seeking how to devour you; don’t allow him to truncate your destiny. Ensure that you make no provision for the flesh, and put out all the works of darkness around you. Be prepared for His second coming!

PRAYER POINT :
Father, fill me with the consciousness of the second coming of Christ at all times.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR :
Genesis 3-5;
Isaiah 41:21-42:9

guy, Na u val pass cos Na the day to show love, by giving gifts to d one u said u love the way she looks, or smiles or walk, or talk bla bla bla....

2017 RCCG FASTING AND PRAYER POINTS DAY FORTY, FEBRUARY 19TH. "INTENSIVE PRAISE AND WORSHIP AND THANKS GIVING." THANK GOD FOR SEEING US THROUGH TO THE END. LET SOMEBODY SHOUT HALLELUJAH. ENJOY YOUR SUNDAY.

RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL STUDENTS MANUAL
(LESSON TWENTY-FIVE)
SUNDAY 19TH FEBRUARY 2017
TOPIC: TITHING
MEMORY VERSE: "Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the LORD of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it.” – Malachi 3:10
BIBLE PASSAGE: Malachi 3:6-12
INTRODUCTION:
Today’s study centres on an age-long principle and practice applicable in all dispensations, including this. As some try to infer, it was neither instituted during the dispensation of law nor terminated by the dispensation of grace. May the Holy Spirit teach and bless us mightily today in Jesus’ name.
LESSON OUTLINES
1. Tithing before and during the dispensation of law
2. Tithing during the dispensation of grace
3. The blessedness of tithing
TITHING BEFORE AND DURING THE DISPENSATION OF LAW
Tithing was first mentioned in the Bible in connection with Abraham in conquest of the seven kings (Genesis 14:18-20). This is remarkable and instructive since we are Abraham’s seed and therefore, are expected to walk in the faith and steps of Abraham (Galatians 3:26-29; Romans 4:12). Jacob vowed to give God his tithes (Genesis 28:16-22). All Israel were commanded by God to pay their tithes to the place of His choice (Leviticus 27:3-33; Numbers 18:21-24). When God-fearing kings ruled, Israel was kept in true worship of God which made it easy to obey God in tithing (2Chronicles 31:5-12; Nehemiah 10:37, 13:44; Malachi 3:12). In cases of disobedience, prophets were sent to rebuke, correct and instruct in absolute obedience.
TITHING DURING THE DISPENSATION OF GRACE
The Lord Jesus Christ condemned the Pharisees of hypocrisy (Matthew 6:2, 5:16; 23:13-15). Praying, fasting, giving of alms, witnessing, righteous living and even paying of tithes are normal Christian services which are not condemned by the Lord Jesus Christ. He compared tithing with mercy, faith and love of God (Matthew 23:23; Luke 11:42).
THE BLESSEDNESS OF TITHING
When Christians obey, there is food in God’s house (Malachi 3:10). God will also rebuke the devourer for their sakes (Malachi 3:11) and the nations around shall call them blessed (Malachi 3:12). The ‘’storehouse’’ is where you receive spiritual food and nourishment for yourself and others as well. It is where you get spiritual seed to plant in other’s hearts. Tithing is for support for the ministers of the gospel for them to continue in God’s work.
CONCLUSION
This is a duty for all born again children of God. Obedience does not only nourish the body of Christ but it is also a means of extending the kingdom of God on earth. Get involved now.
QUESTIONS:
1. Discuss tithing before and during the dispensation of law
2. What is the opinion of Jesus on tithing?
3. What are the blessings of tithing?

OPEN HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL
DATE: SUNDAY 19TH FEBRUARY 2017
THEME: GOD HAS SUBSTITUTES
Memorise:
For it is written in the book of Psalms, Let his habitation be desolate, and let no man dwell therein: and his bishoprick let another take. Acts 1:20
Read: 1 Samuel 15:16-16:1
15:16 Then Samuel said unto Saul, Stay, and I will tell thee what the Lord hath said to me this night. And he said unto him, Say on.
16:1 And the Lord said unto Samuel, How long wilt thou mourn for Saul, seeing I have rejected him from reigning over Israel? fill thine horn with oil, and go, I will send thee to Jesse the Bethlehemite: for I have provided me a king among his sons.
MESSAGE:
One truth that everyone born of God must have at the back of their minds is that God has substitutes. He can therefore never be held to ransom by anyone. Whenever God decides to use a person, if that fellow does not yield to God at the time of His requisition, God will move on to use another person to fulfil His purpose. More often than not, such substitutes are better than the original recipients of God’s mandate. Such was the case with King Saul.
"And Samuel said unto him, the LORD hath rent the kingdom of Israel from thee this day, and hath given it to a neighbour of thine, that is better than thou."
1 Samuel 15:28
When a man feels too big to obey God’s instruction, he is not fit for God’s use. In the family of the works of the flesh, pride, stubbornness and rebellion are kinsmen, with witchcraft as their first cousin (Galatians 5:19-21). The Lord through Samuel reminded King Saul that there was nothing special about him before He made him king over Israel. King Saul himself did not see himself as qualified, yet God’s grace preferred him, despite the fact that he came from the least of the tribes of Israel (1 Samuel 9:21). This is the reason why whosoever God decides to use should not allow himself or herself get carried away by the glamour of the office he or she is occupying. The fellow should always keep in mind where he or she is coming from and what he or she used to be. God does not use the qualified; rather, He qualifies the fellow He wants to use.
When King Saul began to feel too big to obey the Lord’s commandment, he was replaced with a ready-made substitute, whom the Lord declared to be better than King Saul. My prayer for you is that you will not be replaced in the scheme of things in God’s kingdom in Jesus’ Name. Beloved, we should know that God has substitutes that can readily replace us if we fail to yield to His instructions. Never see yourself as being indispensable before God. Take heed to what the Lord Jesus Christ said concerning this in Matthew 3:9:
"And think not to say within yourselves, We have Abraham to our father: for I say unto you, that God is able of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham."
Prayer Point:
Father, please help me to overcome anything I am doing now that may eventually make You find a substitute for me in Your Kingdom. Please don’t replace me with anyone or anything.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:
Genesis 1-2
Isaiah 41:8-20
AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A. ADEBOYE
HYMN 14: ONWARD CHRISTIAN SOLDIERS
1 Onward, Christian soldiers,
marching as to war,
With the cross of Jesus
going on before!
Christ, the royal Master,
leads against the foe;
Forward into battle,
see his banner go!
Refrain:
Onward, Christian soldiers,
marching as to war,
With the cross of Jesus
going on before!
2 At the sign of triumph
Satan's host doth flee;
On, then, Christian soldiers,
on to victory!
Hell's foundations quiver
at the shout of praise;
Brothers, lift your voices,
loud your anthems raise! [Refrain]
3 Like a mighty army
moves the church of God;
Brothers, we are treading
where the saints have trod;
We are not divided;
all one body we,
One in hope and doctrine,
one in charity. [Refrain]
4 Onward, then, ye people,
join our happy throng,
Blend with ours your voices
in the triumph song;
Glory, laud, and honor,
unto Christ the King;
This thro' countless ages
men and angels sing. [Refrain]

​RCCG FASTING AND PRAYER - DAY 39 (SATURDAY 18th February, 2017) PRAYER POINTS​

1. Intense praise and worship

2. Father give us the grace to please you in all that we do in this year 2017

3. Father give us the grace to wake up and win souls, attend House Fellowships, Digging deep , Sunday Services and other church programs regularly in this year, 2017

4. Father, help us to be faithful in honouring you with our first fruit, tithes and offering regularly throughout this New Year 2017

5. Father arise, and show yourself mighty on our behalf and on the behalf of our , parishes and family members

6. Father!!! Arise and help me to stir up the giant in me

7. Father, help me to recover all the lost grounds in this New Year 2017

8. Father!!! Help me to forever be relevant and never become a man of yesterday. 1Sam 16:1

9. Father have mercy on me and reverse every irreversible in my life this year. Ezek. 37:1-12

10. Father, you are the help of the helpless, help us to be united and help RCCG to forever be relevant

11. Father!!! I believe in your prophet, therefore I B enforce the prophecy of surprises in every ramification of my life. II Chro 20:20b

12. Father!!! You are the help of the helpless, help us to be united and help RCCG to forever be relevant. Ask God to make you a blessing to the Nations. Gen: 12:2-3

13. Ask God to make your blessing remain forever so that, after your death, you will still be a blessing. Gen: 12:2-3

14. For your name sake, revive every good thing that is dead in my life O ’Lord

15. For thy righteousness sake, bring my soul out of trouble. Ps 143:12

16. For your love
sake, give the wicked as a ransom for me, and let him replace me in the evil he had prepared for me. Isa.43:3-4.

OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 2017

Saturday February 18, 2017

FAITH IN PRACTICE

Memorise : For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also.- James 2:26

Read: James 2:14-26 

2:14 What doth it profit, my brethren, though a man say he hath faith, and have not works? can faith save him?

2:15 If a brother or sister be Unclad, and destitute of daily food,

2:16 And one of you say unto them, Depart in peace, be ye warmed and filled; notwithstanding ye give them not those things which are needful to the body; what doth it profit?

2:17 Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone.

2:18 Yea, a man may say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: shew me thy faith without thy works, and I will shew thee my faith by my works.

2:19 Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble.

2:20 But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith without works is dead?

2:21 Was not Abraham our father justified by works, when he had offered Isaac his son upon the altar?

2:22 Seest thou how faith wrought with his works, and by works was faith made perfect?

2:23 And the scripture was fulfilled which saith, Abraham believed God, and it was imputed unto him for righteousness: and he was called the Friend of God.

2:24 Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.

2:25 Likewise also was not Rahab the harlot justified by works, when she had received the messengers, and had sent them out another way?

2:26 For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also.


MESSAGE:

One common error in Christendom today is to think that it is scriptural to confess your way to success without backing up such confessions with works. Faith in practice is actually the opposite of this. It is not just about confessing scriptures, but about acting it out when confronted with real life circumstances and situations. Faith in practice is what produces the miracle-working power of God. In contrast of faith, unbelief upsets God and we must all run away from it. The children of Israel could not enter into the Promised Land because of unbelief (Hebrews 3:19).

In Mark 2:1-12, a paralytic man was brought before Jesus by four men who broke the roof of a house to get him there. This was faith in practice. They were practically saying to all the forces and situations surrounding this man’s life that they were ready to get injured while climbing and nothing would stop them. They were also ready to take up the financial burden of damaging and repairing the roof of a house that was not theirs. They did all this because they knew that the challenges facing them were nothing when compared with the blessedness of having their paralytic friend receive his miracle.
There are people who have many different versions of the Bible in their homes but do not practice the faith they read in it. Some even possess a PhD in the study of the Bible but still have no faith. This is because they read and study it, but they don’t apply its content to their lives.

Some years back, we went to Haiti to hold a city-wide crusade, and we were blessed to have a live broadcast of it on radio. There was a man just lying on a bed in his house who accidentally tuned his radio to the station airing our programme. In the course of preaching, the Lord said to me that there was someone within the reach of my voice who was impotent and that He was healing him right away. I relayed this message as I was told. When this man heard it, he said to himself, ''How did this Pastor know that I am impotent even though He cannot see me?'' He immediately checked himself and realised he had been completely healed. He then left all he was doing, found his way to the crusade ground and surrendered his life to Jesus. If only you can believe and act on what God says, you also will share your own testimony in Jesus’ Name.

Who are the Goliaths harassing you? Consider that Goliath came to the battle with a sword, spear and shield, while David came in the Name of the Lord of hosts (1 Samuel 17:45). Although David challenged Goliath with his mouth, he did not stop there. He picked up five smooth stones, not just one (1 Samuel 17:40). Even though one stone was enough to bring down Goliath, David did not take chances. That is faith in practice.

I decree that every Goliath that is standing between you and your miracles shall be brought down completely in Jesus’ Name.

KEY POINT :
Faith is acting on the word of God.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR :
John 20:21;
Isaiah 40:24-41:7

Day 2. 17/2/17
DIVINE ENCOUNTER.

Ministering:Pastor E. A. Adeboye.

Oh Lord in this day two of this special programme double my blessings, miracles, breakthrough, anointing, joy today.

Text: 1Kgs 19:19-21.
Looking @ someone who has a divine encounter.
Elisha as a case study today.

1. He got a visitor that God sent to him unexpectedly.
God visits in an unexpected manner e.g.
Moses in Exo. 3:1-5
Gideon in Judges 6:1-16.
David 1Sam. 16:11-13.
God arrange this meeting because of me.
Acts 10:34. God is no respecter of person, I will surely get my own divine visitor.

Prayer Point 1.
Oh Lord send to me a divine visitor miraculously.

2. He got a mantle & touch from God.
1kgs 18:36-39, 2Kgs 1:9-12, Mk 10:46-52.

Prayer Point 2.
Father give me a divine touch today.

3. Certain door closed at Elisha, door of farming & God opened another. Moses also in Ex. 4:20, 14:1-28. God closed a door in d life d Israelites & another opened. Luke 5:1-11 A door closed in Peter's life & another one opened.

Prayer Point 3.
Father open new doors unto me, every door that u close for new doors to be opened, close it now.

4. Elisha began his journey to his destiny because of the divine visitor Jer. 1:1-5, 29:11.
God has plan/purpose for my life which is called destiny.

Prayer Point 4.
Father today let me begin my journey into my destiny.

5. Elisha had a change of level. John 5:2-5. The man at the pool,
that widow with debt 2Kgs 4:1-1,
Ex. 12:30-36 children of Israel had a divine encounter & level changed for them.

Prayer Point 5.
Father my level must change this year.

God want you to surrender to Him totally. Enough of one leg in the church, one leg in the world.
Be ready to serve the Lord & His servant. Mat 1:31.
Be ready to join the army of the Lord. The Holy Spirit is given to you to witness, become an active member of the army of the Lord, involve in follow up, planting churches.
These begin with giving your life to Jesus.

​Special Divine Encounter - Day 1 (16/02/2017)​

​​Father before this period of fasting is over solve all my problems - answer my prayers by fire​​

​​Text:​​

​1 Kings 17:8 And the word of the LORD came unto him, saying,​

​17:9 Arise, get thee to Zarephath, which belongeth to Zidon, and dwell there: behold, I have commanded a widow woman there to sustain thee.​

​17:10 So he arose and went to Zarephath. And when he came to the gate of the city, behold, the widow woman was there gathering of sticks: and he called to her, and said, Fetch me, I pray thee, a little water in a vessel, that I may drink.​

​17:11 And as she was going to fetch it, he called to her, and said, Bring me, I pray thee, a morsel of bread in thine hand.​

​17:12 And she said, As the LORD thy God liveth, I have not a cake, but an handful of meal in a barrel, and a little oil in a cruse: and, behold, I am gathering two sticks, that I may go in and dress it for me and my son, that we may eat it, and die.​

​17:13 And Elijah said unto her, Fear not; go and do as thou hast said: but make me thereof a little cake first, and bring it unto me, and after make for thee and for thy son.​

​17:14 For thus saith the LORD God of Israel, The barrel of meal shall not waste, neither shall the cruse of oil fail, until the day that the LORD sendeth rain upon the earth.​

​17:15 And she went and did according to the saying of Elijah: and she, and he, and her house, did eat many days.​

​17:16 And the barrel of meal wasted not, neither did the cruse of oil fail, according to the word of the LORD, which he spake by Elijah.​

​​Five lessons from the text​​

​1. Don't let anybody write you off​
​Psalm 150:6, Job 14:7-9, Ecclessiastes 9:4, John 11:39-44​

​​Father in the mighty name of Jesus all those who have written me off give them a big surprise - disappoint them in your own miraculous way​​

​2. Don't write yourself off - Is more dangerous than people writing you off​
​Mark 5:25-34, 10:46-52, 5:1-20​

​​Father in the mighty name of Jesus this very day turn my situations around - you are the hope of the hopeless, I refuse to write myself off.​​

​3. The widow didn't know that help is coming - Help is on the way, get ready for a surprise.​
​Psalm 46:1, Isaiah 41:10-13, Psalm 121:1-2​

​​Father please send help to me urgently before is too late, l need help send help to me urgently​​

​4. All God is expecting from the Widow is to believe Him and believe his Prophet​
​2 Chronicles 20:20, Numbers 23:19, I Sam 3:19 - ​This year will be your year of Surprises​​

​​Father all your promises concerning me fulfil it now​​

​5. Do you know that the widow have a surprise every day​
​Mathew 6:9-11, Psalm 68:19, Lamentation 3:22-23, Psalm 118:24​

​​Father in the mighty name of Jesus give a pleasant surprises on daily basis​​

​​What is God expecting from you and I is to turn the tide​​

​Hebrews 11:6 - Be ready to serve him daily Psalm 34:1​

​Willing to do the business of God - John 15:16​

​​..........Shalom​

ZirdoRoray:
Drunk with Blood: God's killings in the Bible by Steve wells. You can download the book online from archive.org. Read it alongside your 'OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL'.
Wake up!!

I don't read uninspirational books

*RCCG FASTING AND PRAYER - DAY 37 (Thursday 16th February, 2017) PRAYER POINTS*


1. Intense praise and worship

2. Father give us the grace to please you in all that we do in this year 2017


3. Father give us the grace to wake up and win souls, attend House Fellowships, Digging deep , Sunday Services and other church programs regularly in this year, 2017


4. Father, help us to be faithful in honouring you with our first fruit, giving our tithes and offering regularly throughout this New Year 2017


5. Father arise, and show yourself mighty on our behalf and on the behalf of our , parishes and family members


6. Father arise and help me to stir up the giant in me


7. Father help me to recover all the lost grounds in this New Year 2017


8. Father help me to forever be relevant and never become a man of yesterday. 1Sam 16:1


9. Father have mercy on me and reverse every irreversible in my life this year. Ezek. 37:1-12

10. Father, you are the help of the helpless, help us to be united and help RCCG to forever be relevant


11. Pray for God’s help to make it home eternally . Rom. 9:15-16


12. Pray that God will help us to win more souls to His kingdom. Mk.16:16-18


13. Pray that God will give you the grace not to rely on man. Ps. 108:12


14. Ask God to breath the breath of life into all good efforts of the rulers in your country . Gen.2:7


15. Let the wind blow and let breath come from all four corners of the earth and revive every dead good project in our families. Ezek. 37:1-12

OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 2017

Thursday February 16, 2017

THE GOD OF INCREASE 

Memorise : Though thy beginning was small, yet thy latter and should greatly increase.- Job 8:7

Read: Genesis 1:26-28

1:26 And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth. 

1:27 So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.

1:28 And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it: and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth.


MESSAGE:

In the beginning, although the Almighty God had the vision of man filling the whole earth, He decided to actualise it through the law of increase. It is amazing that the whole world came forth from one man and woman. Our God is a God of increase. If you want anything that will increase in life, you have to source for it from the Almighty God, and use His approach and not that of the world to actualise it.

Whatever is from the Lord will always stand the test of time. If God gives you an idea, He expects it to bring increase to your life. If God gives you a blessing, He also expects it to increase. When Adam knew his wife, a seed was planted in her which became a tree (Genesis 4:1). This is the more reason why you need to draw close to God so that He can sow a seed in your life that will become a reference point to generations yet unborn.

If you sow to your flesh, you will reap destruction, but if you sow to the Holy Spirit, your increase will be till eternity (Galatians 6:. The fact that God wants you to increase does not mean you can do things that contravene His commandments to get his increase. The fact that God wants increase does not mean He allows polygamy. God has never been in a hurry to populate the earth, therefore His design is one man, one wife. Sex with anyone other than your spouse means you are throwing your most precious seed into the wrong soil. An adulterer is a person in bondage! Such a person lacks understanding of the fact that he or she is sowing seeds that only lead to poverty, destruction and eventual shame. There are some men whose children are out of school due to non-payment of fees, and yet they are sowing their seed into the lives of concubines. Such men are already on the path of destruction unless they come to the saving grace of Jesus. If you are involved in this, you better ask God for mercy before it is too late.

God is the one who gives increase after a seed has been sown; therefore we must always remember to give thanks to Him for all the successes He brings our way (1st Corinthians 3:6). If you are excelling in your chosen field, give God the glory. If things are working out for you in your career, give Him the glory.

While some people grow rapidly in the things of God, some do not. One variable that determines this is the level of hunger in their hearts. There must always be a hunger in your heart to be better than what you are now. There is a better you in the mind of God, and so, refuse to remain small. Continue to develop yourself by acquiring relevant skills. Increase your knowledge base so that your earning capacity can also increase. If things have not been working out in your life, do a self-appraisal.

In other words, check yourself. Soak yourself in God’s word and occupy your mind with passages of Scripture that can address your area of stagnation. You will increase in Jesus’ Name.

PRAYER POINT :
Father, let my increase begin today.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR :
John 16-17;
Isaiah 38:20-40:5

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​RCCG FASTING AND PRAYER - DAY 36 (Wednesday 15th February, 2017)
POINTS​

1. Intense praise and worship.

2. Father give us the grace to please You in all that we do in this year 2017

3. Father give us the grace to wake up and win souls, attend House Fellowships, Digging deep, Sunday Services and other church programs regularly in this year 2017

4. Father, help us to be faithful in honouring you with our first fruit, giving our tithes and offering regularly throughout this New Year 2017

5. Father arise, and show yourself mighty on our behalf and on the behalf of our parishes and family members

6. Father arise and help me to stir up the giant in me

7. Father help me to recover all the lost grounds in this New Year 2017

8. Father help me to forever be relevant and never become a man of yesterday. 1Sam 16:1

9. Father have mercy on me and reverse every irreversible in my life this year. Ezek. 37:1-12

10. Father, you are the help of the helpless, help us to be united and help RCCG to forever be relevant

11. Let us commit the education of the youths of our country to the Hands of God. Ps.121

12. Let us pray that every enemy of our country shall be uprooted in Jesus name. Ps.143:12

13. Let us command that every ritual killer in Nigeria and anywhere ritual killing is still taking place be exposed and judged by God in Jesus name. Prov.26:27

14. Let us pray that everyone who is working against our country be put to shame. Ps 35:6

15. Let us pray that God will make our Leaders faithful leaders. 1Tim.2:1-4

OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 2017

Wednesday February 15, 2017

LIVING WITHIN THE DIVINE WILL

Memorise : Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.- Matthew 6:10

Read: Matthew 26:37-42

26:37 And he took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be sorrowful and very heavy.

26:38 Then saith he unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful, even unto death: tarry ye here, and watch with me.

26:39 And he went a little farther, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt.

26:40 And he cometh unto the disciples, and findeth them asleep, and saith unto Peter, What, could ye not watch with me one hour?

26:41 Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.

26:42 He went away again the second time, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if this cup may not pass away from me, except I drink it, thy will be done.


MESSAGE :

Until you get to the point of conviction where you accept the fact that you can never have anything better than what God has for you, life will remain a struggle. There are many people struggling to find their place in life, but as a child of God you were not created to live by chance. You were designed by God to walk in His blueprint for your life, and so anything less than what God intends for you should be rejected.

Living within the divine will means having an understanding of God’s plan for you in every area of your life. The will of God is always higher and greater than the will of man. His thoughts are directed towards our peace and fulfilment in this world (Jeremiah 29:11). This is why it is necessary to discern and hear what God is saying about the present phase of your life. There are people who are in the wrong job. No matter how much they work, they can never be successful because they are struggling with what God has not wired them for. Some people are in the wrong location, while some others are in relationships that drive away the presence of God from them. Do you know that there are people you meet in life who negatively impact your destiny? There are even some people you meet, and after they are gone out of your life, you find yourself drained, because all they did was use you. God’s will is to increase you and not to use you. However, you have to wait upon the Lord and never outrun Him because He is the one leading you.

Examples abound in the Scripture of those who struggled with the will of God for their lives before they understood what God would have them do. Moses thought he was doing the right thing when he killed an Egyptian, since he was born for the purpose of delivering the children of Israel from the hands of their Egyptian oppressors (Exodus 2:11-12). However, he walked outside the will of God by taking action at the wrong time and also by using the wrong approach. Jacob was also aware of God’s plan for him to be greater than his elder brother, but he devised a crooked method of obtaining the covenant blessing from his father. Consequently, he had no rest until he learnt to surrender to God. Have faith in God that you will become what He wants you to become; not by folding your hands and doing nothing, by being diligent in your walk of faith.

What is not enough today will be more than enough tomorrow through God’s help. Remember the Lord blessed the latter days of Job more than his beginning (Job 42:12). Learn to wait. He who waits never loses, but he who is hasty never gains. Seek God’s face, and ask Him for the needed grace to run the race. God places a high premium on his children who are ready to align their words, actions, thoughts and decisions with the standards of Heaven.

PRAYER POINT :
Father, grant me grace to patiently wait and work towards actualising Your will for my life.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR :
John 14-15;
Isaiah 38:4-19

​RCCG FASTING AND PRAYER - DAY 35 (Tuesday 14th February, 2017) PRAYER POINTS​

1. Intense praise and worship.

2. Father give us the grace to please you in all that we do in this year 2017

3. Father give us the grace to wake up and win souls, attend House Fellowships, Digging
deep , Sunday Services and other church programs regularly in this year, 2017

4. Father, help us to be faithful in honouring you with our first fruit, giving our tithes and
offering regularly throughout this New Year 2017

5. Father arise, and show yourself mighty on our behalf and on the behalf of our , parishes
and family members

6. Father arise and help me to stir up the giant in me

7. Father help me to recover all the lost grounds in this New Year 2017

8. Father help me to forever be relevant and never become a man of yesterday. 1Sam 16:1

9. Father have mercy on me and reverse every irreversible in my life this year. Ezek. 37:1-12

10. Father, you are the help of the helpless, help us to be united and help RCCG to forever be
relevant

11. Arise, O Lord, hold my right hand and use it to subdue every personality that is
rising against me. 1sa. 45:1

12.Let God arise and let every yoke of time wasters be broken in my life. Isa.45:2

13. Pray that every evil association that is against your progress should be scattered. Isa.
45:2

14. Pray that God will make a way for you where there is no way. Exod. 14:19-26

15. Pray that God will make you the head and not the tail. Duet. 28:13

OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 2017

Tuesday February 14, 2017

PRACTICAL SALVATION 

Memorise : Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. - 2nd Corinthians 5:17

Read: Luke 3:3-14

3:3 And he came into all the country about Jordan, preaching the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins;
 
3:4 As it is written in the book of the words of Esaias the prophet, saying, The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.

3:5 Every valley shall be filled, and every mountain and hill shall be brought low; and the crooked shall be made straight, and the rough ways shall be made smooth;

3:6 And all flesh shall see the salvation of God.

3:7 Then said he to the multitude that came forth to be baptized of him, O generation of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come?

3:8 Bring forth therefore fruits worthy of repentance, and begin not to say within yourselves, We have Abraham to our father: for I say unto you, That God is able of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham.

3:9 And now also the axe is laid unto the root of the trees: every tree therefore which bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire.

3:10 And the people asked him, saying, What shall we do then?

3:11 He answereth and saith unto them, He that hath two coats, let him impart to him that hath none; and he that hath meat, let him do likewise.

3:12 Then came also publicans to be baptized, and said unto him, Master, what shall we do?

3:13 And he said unto them, Exact no more than that which is appointed you.

3:14 And the soldiers likewise demanded of him, saying, And what shall we do? And he said unto them, Do violence to no man, neither accuse any falsely; and be content with your wages.


MESSAGE :

In today’s Bible reading, we gain insight into what it means practically to be saved. To be saved means to repent from your dead works and to be alive unto Christ in righteousness. Practical salvation is making your ways right with God without any reservation. When you are genuinely saved, everyone around you will see it. It cannot be hidden because you will no longer be comfortable in the midst of your sinful former friends. Practical salvation is impacting the lives around you by demonstrating the love of Christ through giving. I always tell people that whatever you give away may leave your hands but it will never leave your life. There is no other way to show the world the true nature of Christ without identifying with the challenges of people.

Jesus was compassionate towards all those He met who were in need. How can you claim to be a Christian when you live in affluence but do not bother about what happens to the man beside you?

“And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness.” Ephesians 4:24

Practical salvation involves putting off our old Adamic nature and manifesting the divine nature of Christ. We receive this divine nature, referred to as the new man, through repentance from our old ways and having faith in Christ’s work of salvation. The character of this new man says “Let him that stole steal no more” (Ephesians 4:28). It also uproots every root of bitterness, anger, wrath, envy, hatred and the likes out of your life. When you put on the new man, you will be ready to put right all that have gone wrong in your life, through the grace of the Almighty God. If something belonging to your organisation or the government has been taken by you without being given, practical salvation demands that you return it. If you have been working with a forged certificate and you now say you are born again, you have to let go of this pretence and amend your ways.

Several years ago, before I met the Lord, I was a school teacher and I needed to take care of one of my visitors. This need made me take a bed from the school dormitory. However, after my visitor left, I still held on to the bed. Seven years after this happened, I gave my life to Christ and I noticed that this bed was still in my house. I lost my peace immediately because there was a new spirit in me. To practically demonstrate my salvation, I had to pay double for the bed because the Jesus living in me would not allow me return a used bed after seven years of holding unto it.   

KEY POINT :
When you are saved, your neighbours will know.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR :
John 12-13;
Isaiah 37:28-38:3

​RCCG FASTING AND PRAYER - DAY 34 (Monday 13th February, 2017) PRAYER POINTS​

1.Intense praise and worship.

2. Father give us the grace to please you in all that we do in this year 2017

3. Father give us the grace to wake up and win souls, attend House Fellowships, Digging deep , Sunday Services and other church programs regularly in this year, 2017

4. Father, help us to be faithful in honouring you with our first fruit, giving our tithes and offering regularly throughout this New Year 2017

5. Father arise, and show yourself mighty on our behalf and on the behalf of our , parishes and family members

6. Father arise and help me to stir up the giant in me

7. Father help me to recover all the lost grounds in this New Year 2017

8. Father help me to forever be relevant and never become a man of yesterday. 1Sam 16:1

9. Father have mercy on me and reverse every irreversible in my life this year. Ezek. 37:1-12

10. Father, you are the help of the helpless, help us to be united and help RCCG to forever be relevant

11. Let us decree peace into our country. Ps 23:2.
593. Let us decree peace into our homes. . Ps 23:2.

12. Ask God to surround you with peace. . Ps 23:2.
595. Pray that God will help our communities to be peaceful every day. . Ps 23:2.

13. Let us pray against riots and war in our country. . Ps 23:2.

14. Let us ask God to protect His church from the aggression of destroyers. Ps. 91:1-16