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Dis administration don record d highest suicide and death toll in d history of Nigeria.

I just pray God should deliver us from dis Chanji govt o. There is serious hunger in the land

Hmmm! So mak I piss 4 body wen am pressed abi, just because I wan do

OPEN HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL.
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 11 2016.
THEME : SPIRITUAL SPECIALISATION.
MEMORISE : For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith. ROMANS 12 : 3.
READ : 1 CORINTHIANS 12 : 4 - 12 :
4 Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit.
5 And there are differences of administrations, but the same Lord.
6 And there are diversities of operations, but it is the same God which worketh all in all.
7 But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal.
8 For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom; to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit;
9 To another faith by the same Spirit; to another the gifts of healing by the same Spirit;
10 To another the working of miracles; to another prophecy; to another discerning of spirits; to another divers kinds of tongues; to another the interpretation of tongues:
11 But all these worketh that one and the selfsame Spirit, dividing to every man severally as he will.
12 For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one body: so also is Christ.
MESSAGE :
God in His inifinte wisdom specifically created the universe and everything in it with diversity in His mind. Consequently, the difference between people, their special gifts, needs and characters is obvious all through creation. Individualism stresses the differences between people and recognises the special gifts of individuals. Now the Bible teaches that diverse gifts in the lives of individuals in the body of Christ are specifically designed to be used for the benefit of all. To this end, 1 Corinthians 12 : 4 - 6 says :
"Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. And there are differences of administrations, but the same Lord. And there are diversities of operations, but it is the same God which worketh all in all."
We are encouraged not to personalise God's gifts in our lives, but rather to recognise that we are incomplete in ourselves and we need cooperation and fellowship with others in the body of Christ to function as a complete whole. God wants His children to live by this biblical injunction so that no one will be proud, and to enhance mutual respect in the Church of God, which will promote peace and unity in the body of Christ. Physical and spiritual development will go on unhindered. Passages of the Bible like Romans 12 : 6 - 8, would then become realistic and practicable :
"Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith; Or ministry, let us wait on our ministering: or he that teacheth, on teaching; Or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, let him do it with simplicity; he that ruleth, with diligence; he that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness."
One person operates in the word of wisdom, another in the word of knowledge; one in the gifts of healing, and yet another in the working of miracles and prophecy. They should cooperate with each other with the understanding that one and the selfsame Spirit is at work in each individual to accomplish the ultimate purpose of God.
PRAYER POINT : Father, please give me the unction to function with total humility and submission in Jesus’ name.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR : JEREMIAH 36 : 1 - 38 : 6 AND PSALMS 55 : 16 - 23.
AUTHOR : PASTOR E. A. ADEBOYE.
HYMN 12 : MY HOPE IS BUILT ON NOTHING LESS
My hope is built on nothing less
Than Jesus Christ, my righteousness;
I dare not trust the sweetest frame,
But wholly lean on Jesus’ name.
Chorus:
On Christ, the solid Rock, I stand;
All other ground is sinking sand,
All other ground is sinking sand.
2. When darkness veils His lovely face,
I rest on His unchanging grace;
In every high and stormy gale,
My anchor holds within the veil.
Chorus:
3. His oath, His covenant, His blood,
Support me in the whelming flood;
When all around my soul gives way,
He then is all my hope and stay.
Chorus:
4. When He shall come with trumpet sound,
Oh, may I then in Him be found;
Dressed in His righteousness alone,
Faultless to stand before the throne.
Chorus.
*RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL STUDENTS MANUAL*
*( LESSON TWO)*
*Sunday 11th Sept 2016.*
*TOPIC: A HEART OF GRATITUDE
*MEMORY VERSE* And Jesus answering said, were there not ten cleansed? But where are the nine- Luke 17:17
*BIBLE PASSAGE* Luke 17:11-19
*INTRODUCTION* Thanksgiving is the art of giving thanks, or a show of gratitude and appreciation for something done to you. Why are people not showing appreciation to God? Is it that God has not done anything? Jesus Christ appreciates thanksgiving. He was surprised that only one of the ten lepers came back to express appreciation. All of them were in need, all cried for mercy, all persevered, all believed and obeyed but one return to express appreciation after the healing (Luke 17:17-18)
*LESSON OUTLINE*
1.Only one came back
2.The Christian approach
*ONLY ONE CAME BACK*
Only one out of ten leper came back to express appreciation and he was a Samaritan it is like saying that out of every ten members of a church, only one person who does not even know much about Jesus, gives thanks. The rest may see no reason to thank God because of
1. Discouragement and tribulations ( Daniel 2:23) Daniel was a captive at the time he began thanking God.
2. Lack of knowledge of God's word ( Colossians 4:2)
3.Taking God for granted and using thanksgiving as a substitute for obedience ( Luke 18:9-14)
4.Fellowship with wrong crowd ( Ephesians 5:1-5)
5.Refusal to take account of what God has done ( Luke 17:18)
*CHRISTIAN APPROACH*
Real Christian should find time to thank God for the following reasons among others:
1. Thanksgiving is a command (1Thessalonians 5:18; Ehpesians 5:20; Colossians 3:17). We are to come to His presence with thanksgiving (Psalm 100:4)
2. For the salvation of our soul and the hope of eternal life with God (Luke 10:17-21)
3. It is a show of appreciation for what the Lord has done (Exodus 15:2-21; Luke 17:11-19; 1:46)
4. It is a means of praying by faith e.g. in the case of Lazarus (John 11:41)
5. It is a potent weapon of warfare (2Chronicles 20:20-27)
6.It is an evengelistic tool (Psalm 57:4-11; 2Samuel 22:1-2)
7. It sustains selflessness and humility (Daniel 2:23-24; Luke 18:9-14; 1Timothy 1:12-13)
8. It put a seal of perfection on our testimonies. The man who came back to express appreciation was made whole (Luke 17:19)
9. We are called to show forth the praise of Him who has called us out of darkness into His marvellouse light ( 1Peter 2:9).
* CONCLUTION*
We have no reason to disobey the call to give thanks always.
*QUESTION*
1. What is thanksgiving?
2. For what reasons should Christian give thanks?

OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 2016

Saturday September 10, 2016

YOU NEED ENCOURAGEMENT 

Memorise : These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.-
John 16:33

Read: 1 Kings 19:1-6

19:1 And Ahab told Jezebel all that Elijah had done, and withal how he had slain all the prophets with the sword.

19:2 Then Jezebel sent a messenger unto Elijah, saying, So let the gods do to me, and more also, if I make not thy life as the life of one of them by to morrow about this time.

19:3 And when he saw that, he arose, and went for his life, and came to Beersheba, which belongeth to Judah, and left his servant there.

19:4 But he himself went a day's journey into the wilderness, and came and sat down under a juniper tree: and he requested for himself that he might die; and said, It is enough; now, O LORD, take away my life; for I am not better than my fathers.

19:5 And as he lay and slept under a juniper tree, behold, then an angel touched him, and said unto him, Arise and eat.

19:6 And he looked, and, behold, there was a cake baken on the coals, and a cruse of water at his head. And he did eat and drink, and laid him down again. 


MESSAGE :

Based on human experience, life is generally believed to be hard, laborious, burdensome, and full of sorrow. A combination of several factors may be responsible for the dilemma faced by human beings. First among these factors is recorded in Revelation 12:12 :

"...Woe to the inhabiters of the earth and of the sea! for the devil is come down unto you, having great wrath..."

And 1 Peter 5:8 followed up by saying

"...your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:"

Furthermore, Genesis 3:17 says, 

"...Cursed is the ground for thy sake; in sorrow shalt thou eat of it all the days of thy life;"

The implication of these passages on unregenerate human beings is so great that Job 14:1 had to say, 

"Man that is born of a woman is of few days and full of trouble."

When a higher authority such as marriage, parenthood, civil or spiritual leadership is added to the ordinary troubles of life, the result is better imagined than experienced. For the above reasons, every human being needs divine encouragement and support daily. In the Name that is above all other names, beginning from today, you will receive divine support and encouragement to carry on in life in Jesus' name. 

Indeed, God promises continual support for his people, particularly when they become weary, depressed or disillusioned. Several passages of the Bible affirmed God's encouragement for His children. Moses, Joshua, Abraham, David, kings and prophets of Israel, our fathers and mothers of faith were not abandoned at critical moments in their lives. God was always there to give the required support and encouragement when it mattered most.

This could be seen clearly in God's pronouncement in Isaiah 41:10 that says, 

"Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness."

However, Bible records show that we have a responsibility to carry out in order to merit God's encouragement. You must first be born again and make meditation on the Word of God a habit (Joshua 1:8-9). Then you must invite the Holy Spirit who is the counsellor, into your life. Thereafter, you will begin to experience God's encouragement. Isaiah 40:30-31, says that God's encouragement brings renewed strength and an ability to do exploit.

This is the secret of my success as the General overseer of the RCCG. I enjoy tremendous support and encouragement from the Almighty God always. It is only by His support and encouragement that any man can succeed. 

PRAYER POINT :
Father, please encourage and support me so that I may fulfill my destiny in Jesus’ name.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR : 
Jeremiah 33:14-35:19;
Psalms 55:1-15

Desperate times require desperate measures

Abeg na lie jor, dis 1 na one of d latest film dat he is about to release.

madridguy:
God will comfort them all.

Amen

OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 2016

Friday September 9, 2016

GODLINESS AND CONTENTMENT 

Memorise :But godliness with contentment is great gain.- 1st Timothy 6:6

Read: 1st Timothy 6:6-10

6:6 But godliness with contentment is great gain.

6:7 For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out.

6:8 And having food and raiment let us be therewith content.

6:9 But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition.

6:10 For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.


MESSAGE :

Godliness implies a kind of reverence for or devotion to God which produces a practical awareness of God in every aspect of life. True godliness is a way of life that permeates every aspect of life, from appearances to actions. A godly person cannot help but transmit and radiate godliness in a way that anybody who comes in contact with him or her will immediately feel the presence of God.

Consequently, deceptive godliness in speech or action is not compatible with the Word of God. According to 2nd Timothy 3:5, apparent godliness may not be genuine; the passage calls it “Having a form of godliness”. Meanwhile Titus 2:11-12 says:

“For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world;”

From the above passage, it is clear that godliness can be interpreted as a measure of the level of sanctification of a child of God. The Bible in a few cases used the term “walking with God” to indicate the level of godliness of some fathers of faith. Examples of godliness in the Bible include Enoch in Genesis 5:24:

“And Enoch walked with God: and he was not; for God took him”
And Noah in Genesis 6:9:

“…. Noah was a just man and perfect in his generations, and Noah walked with God.”

God demanded godliness from Abraham in Genesis 17:1

“…I am the Almighty God; walk before me, and be thou perfect.”

And Abraham in turn confirmed compliance in Genesis 24:40 with the statement

"...The LORD, before whom I walk..." 

Other examples of godliness include Simeon in Luke 2:25, Anna in Luke 2:37, and Cornelius in Acts 10:2. Therefore, godliness is mandatory as an evidence of knowing God and being known by Him. 
According to 1st Timothy 6:6, godliness should be accompanied by contentment. The Bible teaches that sorrow for sin is a sign of godliness and godly living demands self-discipline. The benefits of godliness cannot be over emphasised, 1st Timothy 4:8 tells us that godliness is profitable unto all things, both in this life and in eternity. Today’s memory verse emphasises that godliness with contentment brings great gain. It is also a sure defence against covetousness and all manners of trials and temptations which is the main source of backsliding and apostasy in the Church of God today. May the Lord have mercy!

PRAYER POINT :
Father, please give me the grace to live above covetousness and greed in Jesus’ name.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR :
Jeremiah 32:1-33:13;
Psalms 53-54

Nice clarification

Nothing u no go see 4 dis Chanji regime

Devil don catch am her own don done

nextprince:
Nawa 4 these southern Christians o!

who is dis attention seeker self? Abeg receive sense jare

salbis:
You are healed in Jesus name.

Amen

OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 2016

Tuesday September 6, 2016

THE LORD IS IN CHARGE 

Memorise : The king shall joy in thy strength, O LORD; and in thy salvation how greatly shall he rejoice. Psalms 21:1

Read Daniel 4:30-35

4:30 The king spake, and said, Is not this great Babylon, that I have built for the house of the kingdom by the might of my power, and for the honour of my majesty?

4:31 While the word was in the king's mouth, there fell a voice from heaven, saying, O king Nebuchadnezzar, to thee it is spoken; The kingdom is departed from thee.

4:32 And they shall drive thee from men, and thy dwelling shall be with the beasts of the field: they shall make thee to eat grass as oxen, and seven times shall pass over thee, until thou know that the most High ruleth in the kingdom of men, and giveth it to whomsoever he will.

4:33 The same hour was the thing fulfilled upon Nebuchadnezzar: and he was driven from men, and did eat grass as oxen, and his body was wet with the dew of heaven, till his hairs were grown like eagles' feathers, and his nails like birds' claws.

4:34 And at the end of the days I Nebuchadnezzar lifted up mine eyes unto heaven, and mine understanding returned unto me, and I blessed the most High, and I praised and honoured him that liveth for ever, whose dominion is an everlasting dominion, and his kingdom is from generation to generation:

4:35 And all the inhabitants of the earth are reputed as nothing: and he doeth according to his will in the army of heaven, and among the inhabitants of the earth: and none can stay his hand, or say unto him, What doest thou?


MESSAGE

To be in charge or in control is the exercise of authority and restraint over individuals, events, situations, or circumstances of life. The Bible stresses the fact that God is sovereign over all creation; He has absolute authority and control over everything in Heaven and on earth. But a limited degree of control over creation is delegated to humanity.

However, man has gained tremendous knowledge of the universe over time and this has translated to an increased level of authority and control over situations and circumstances in life. Man has acquired advanced knowledge in computer science, geography, medicine, mathematics, genetic engineering, archaeology, and space technology, to mention but few. As a result of these achievements, humanity has wrongly assumed that they are the master of the universe and therefore in ultimate charge.

Contrary to this human belief, the Bible teaches that God controls the affairs of Heaven and earth. Deuteronomy 4:39 says:

“Know therefore this day, and consider it in thine heart, that the Lord he is God in heaven above, and upon the earth beneath: there is none else.”

Also, Daniel 4:35 says;

“And all the inhabitants of the earth are reputed as nothing: and he doeth according to his will in the army of heaven, and among the inhabitants of the earth: and none can stay his hand, or say unto him, what doest thou?”

From these passages, it is clear that God is unquestionable; He does as He pleases in the distribution of His mercies, blessings, and favour. He gives strength, He makes great, He promotes, He gives knowledge and wisdom, all at His pleasure.

The Lord controls human hearts, He controls time and seasons, He removes kings and sets up others in their place. He controls the weather and fixes human destiny (Daniel 2:22). He is the source of every creation, the Fountain of life, the Channel of goodness from whom all blessings flow. All hail the true Master of the universe, the Redeemer of human kind and the Saviour of the whole world. Matthew 25:34 says:

“Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world:”   

PRAYER POINT :
Father, please silence every opposition to your authority as the master of the universe in my life in Jesus’ name.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR :
Jeremiah 25-26;
Psalms 50:16-23

OPEN HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL...

DATE: MONDAY 5 SEPTEMBER 2016

THEME: THE GOOD SIDE OF WEALTH

Memorise:

The rich ruleth over the poor, And the borrower is servant to the lender. Proverbs 22:7

Read: 1st Chronicles 4:9-10, (KJV)

9 And Jabez was more honourable than his brethren: and his mother called his name Jabez, saying, Because I bare him with sorrow.

10 And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, Oh that thou wouldest bless me indeed, and enlarge my coast, and that thine hand might be with me, and that thou wouldest keep me from evil, that it may not grieve me! And God granted him that which he requested.

MESSAGE

Wealth is generally interpreted as the abundance of goods or money. However, Biblical reference to wealth is always within the framework of economic, social, cultural, spiritual and political settings of the people. Therefore, terms such as ‘rich’ and ‘poor’ are relative to the context in which they are used in the Bible. Wealth is mostly attached to people or nations but the Bible also mentioned wealthy individuals such as Abraham, Job, David, Solomon, the Queen of Sheba, etc. The New Testament Bible occasionally mentioned wealthy individuals such as Joseph of Arimathaea, the rich man in Luke 16:1, Cornelius in Acts 10, Prisca and Aquila, etc.

However, positive references to wealth are few in the Bible; references to personal wealth almost always carries some negative implication. Many statements of Jesus could be viewed as unfair criticisms of wealth. In Mark 10:23-25, He said it is extremely difficult for a rich person to enter the kingdom of God. In Mark 4:19, He said the quest for wealth chokes God’s Word. Matthew 6:24 and some other Scriptures says, one cannot serve God and Mammon. In Luke 21:1-4, a poor widow is more generous than rich people. 1st Timothy 6:10 declares that the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil. To wrap it up, Luke 6:24 concludes by saying “woe to you who are rich”. Revelation 3:17:18 says;

“Because thou sayest, I am rich, and increased with goods, and have need of nothing; and knowest not that thou art wretched, and miserable, and poor, and blind, and naked: I counsel thee to buy of me gold tried in the fire, that thou mayest be rich; and white raiment, that thou mayest be clothed….”

However, there is a good side to wealth, having material prosperity or being wealthy is not a ticket to hell after all. God has created an abundance of good things for human enjoyment, but those who have material wealth should understand the true nature of earthly riches and acknowledge God as the source of all blessings. Hence, riches should be thankfully received, and Christians must value Heavenly riches more than earthly wealth. Those that are wealthy in this world must be generous to the poor and ensure that their hearts are not set on their wealth. Finally, in appreciation to God for His blessings, they should devote their riches to God’s service by sponsoring the gospel and the work of the ministry.

Prayer Point:

Father, please send poverty far away from me and make me a divine treasurer.

Bible in one year: Jeremiah 22:11-24:10 and Psalms 50:1-15

AUTHOR: Pst E. A. ADEBOYE

HYMN 11: STANDING ON THE PROMISES OF CHRIST OUR KING

Standing on the promises of Christ my King,
Through eternal ages let His praises ring,
Glory in the highest, I will shout and sing, Standing on the promises of God.

Chorus:
Standing, standing,
Standing on the promises of God my Savior;
Standing, standing,
I’m standing on the promises of God.

2. Standing on the promises that cannot fail,
When the howling storms of doubt and fear assail,
By the living Word of God I shall prevail,
Standing on the promises of God.

Chorus:

3. Standing on the promises I now can see
Perfect, present cleansing in the blood for me;
Standing in the liberty where Christ makes free,
Standing on the promises of God.

Chorus:

4. Standing on the promises of Christ the Lord,
Bound to Him eternally by love’s strong cord,
Overcoming daily with the Spirit’s sword,
Standing on the promises of God.

Chorus:

5. Standing on the promises I shall not fall,
List’ning every moment to the Spirit’s call.
Resting in my Savior as my All in all,
Standing on the promises of God.

Chorus.

Deicide:
My broda is not to late to follow Muhammad he loves u

my broda, am going to be praying 4 u tonight, dat God shld touch your heart and give u clear understanding of who he is

HardMirror:
Na today? sounds like the words of a fool to me.

my broda, its not too late for u to turn around and follow christ. He Loves you

HardMirror:
so it is the capital "G" that matters? Lol
Little things that makes christians think they have something special. All na packing.

Wear best cloths on sundays, build biggest churches, make Jesus a white dude, all just to package nothing to look important.

did u read dat verse?

HardMirror:
You mean indoctrinate a child in the way he should be indoctrinated. Do you even know the history of the bible you so much believe in? Start from there.

u mean d history dat u are brainwased with?

HardMirror:
Do you know sango (the yoruba god of thunder) has been very merciful to you? Why do you think he has not struck you dead all these years?
Why don't you show some appreciation and make sacrifices to sango in gratitude. He loves you and has been patient with you

thank God u said "god", because the God I serve is the almighty God, the creator of heaven and earth and everything in it. Who gave his only begotten son(Jesus Christ) who died on d cross for u and me to be saved. Pls don't deny him matt 10v33

@op d Bible says in prov 22v6 dat u shld train up a child d way he shld go, u can read d rest. And Ephesians 6v1-4 gives u a clear understanding of d relationship b/w parents and their children

HardMirror:
Stay tuned as you see how christians expose their delusion. I am so glad that thread was made. You could learn a thing or two about your religion

he is knocking @ d door of ur heart, pls open for him

I think the op is fraustrated

Shamelss fooooool

Jesus loves u, and would like to be ur friend

Wow dis is good, hope say Obasaki spokesman(osho Baba) no go come represent am o
Great Edo pple, do not be deceive dis tym around o, because datz how we were deceived with their "Change" slogan, then and we failed to ask if its a positive or a negative change, and now we are all suffering 4 it. Now we are wiser.
Great Edolite, vote wisely, enof of dis 8yrs of waste and miss rule.

holocron:
Please this is photoshop. At that size ( it must weigh heavier than the man), the man cannot be holding that fish that way without any support.

shine ur eyes, u will see dat there is a stick passed through the mouth down to the tail, wit which he is holding it to stand

OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 2016

Sunday September 4th, 2016

DIVERSITY OF GIFTS BUT THE SAME SPIRIT

Memorise : For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ.- Ephesians 4:12

Read: 1st Corinthians 12:1-7

12:1 Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I would not have you ignorant.

12:2 Ye know that ye were Gentiles, carried away unto these dumb idols, even as ye were led.

12:3 Wherefore I give you to understand, that no man speaking by the Spirit of God calleth Jesus accursed: and that no man can say that Jesus is the Lord, but by the Holy Ghost.

12:4 Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit.

12:5 And there are differences of administrations, but the same Lord.

12:6 And there are diversities of operations, but it is the same God which worketh all in all.

12:7 But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal.


MESSAGE :

The Kingdom of God on earth, the Body of Christ, or the Church are synonyms that symbolize an organized Christian population worldwide or a group of Christians in a particular location. The management and administration of the Church in the twenty-first century, calls for diverse skills and talents required to administer any civil organisation. These skills consists that of professionals and artisans from various works of life including, public administration, accounting, engineering, law, etc. The Scripture provides examples of individuals who have been equipped to carry out tasks or responsibilities of professional nature. Exodus 31:2-4 says: 

“See, I have called by name Bezaleel the Son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah: And I have filled him with the spirit of God, in wisdom, and in understanding, and in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship, to devise cunning works, to work in gold, and in silver, and in brass.”

It should be noted here that the deployment of skills for the construction of the tabernacle, production of interior decorations, fabrication of garments and worship utensils, were considered as spiritual assignments. God in His infinite wisdom has deliberately endowed men and women, young and old, with special gifts and abilities for the work of the ministry.

Consequently, the deployment of every gift in the service of God should not be viewed as secular only, but as a spiritual assignment that requires spiritual commissioning to ensure success. Also, Christians should view their gifts and special abilities as deliberate endowments from God for the primary purpose of promoting the work of the ministry. 1st Corinthians 12:7 says: 

“But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal.”

I pray that your service in the House of God will be a blessing to the Body of Christ and will be profitable to God in Jesus’ name.

Using myself as an example, I consider it a great honour to be counted worthy as vessel of honour in the hands of the Almighty God. It is also an unmerited favour because everyone that has yielded himself to be used of God in any capacity has been mightily blessed in return. I am thankful to God for how far He has used my skills, education and expertise; I also pray that my service will bring maximum profit to the kingdom of God in Jesus’ name. What about you?

PRAYER POINT :
Father, please pour your spiritual gifts upon me and use me for your glory in Jesus’ name.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR :
Jeremiah 19:1-22:10;
Psalms 49

Dis pple no get redskirt o. Dem no sabi say Naija na their father

Well I no go blame dem, dis "Chanji" govt. don allow everybody they see us finish. Tnx to mr Dullard

RCCG - Holy Ghost Service - 2/09/2016
Topic: No more fruitless Effort
Preacher: Pastor E.A. Adeboye
Text:
Luke 5:1-7
1 And it came to pass, that, as the people pressed upon
him to hear the word of God, he stood by the lake of
Gennesaret,
2 And saw two ships standing by the lake: but the
fishermen were gone out of them, and were washing
their nets.
3 And he entered into one of the ships, which was
Simon's, and prayed him that he would thrust out a
little from the land. And he sat down, and taught the
people out of the ship.
4 Now when he had left speaking, he said unto Simon,
Launch out into the deep, and let down your nets for a
draught.
5 And Simon answering said unto him, Master, we have
toiled all the night, and have taken nothing:
nevertheless at thy word I will let down the net.
6 And when they had this done, they inclosed a great
multitude of fishes: and their net brake.
7 And they beckoned unto their partners, which were in
the other ship, that they should come and help them.
And they came, and filled both the ships, so that they
began to sink.
God loves fruitfulness!
Gen 1:27-28
27 So God created man in his own image, in the image
of God created he him; male and female created he
them.
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.
God loves children for they are His heritage
Psalm 127:3
The reason why God loves Children
Matthew 21:15-16
He loves children because they glorify Him
Psalm 50:23
God hates fruitlessness
Luke 13:6-9
God hates abortion and He hates miscarriages too
Exodus 3:26
Philippians 1:6
The only time God allows barrenness is as a
punishment
2 Samuel 6:20-23
There is another time He allowed barrenness
Gen 29:31
Out of mercy God remembered Rachel
Gen 30:22-24
Psalm 102:13
The best prayer a sinner can pray is God have mercy on
me
Luke 18:10-14
How do you know that there will be no more fruitless
effort in your life
1. When you will corporate with God. Peter welcomed
Jesus into his boat and stayed with Him. Psalm 23:6
Prayer:
Father I will corporate with you make me very fruitful.
2. When you obey Him to the end. Peter said I have
toyed all night and caught nothing. And Peter said at
Thy word I will obey thee. When God speaks where is
the science or the doctor because what He says doesn't
make sense.
Prayer:
Father I promise you from today I will obey please
Daddy make me fruitful.
3. When you become a permanent partner with God He
will make you fruitful. Hannah partnered with God and
He gave her a child.
Prayer:
Father make me your partner so that I will never never
fail again
4. God Himself will decree your fruitfulness. God decreed
to Peter, cast your nets into the deep. Gen. 1:20-22 (20
And God said, Let the waters bring forth abundantly the
moving creature that hath life, and fowl that may fly
above the earth in the open firmament of heaven. 21
And God created great whales, and every living creature
that moveth, which the waters brought forth abundantly,
after their kind, and every winged fowl after his kind:
and God saw that it was good.
When God decrees a thing no one can reverse it
Gen 18:9-14
2 kings 4:8-17
Elisha said to the shunemite woman that you are going
to have a child but she doubted him
Prayer:
Explain everything you want to God and believe in Him
that your prayers are answered.
Can someone shout Halleluyah!!!

OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 2016

Saturday September 3, 2016

JOY COMETH IN THE MORNING

Memorise : For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning. - Psalms 30:5

Read: Psalms 30:1-5

30:1 I will extol thee, O Lord; for thou hast lifted me up, and hast not made my foes to rejoice over me.

30:2 O Lord my God, I cried unto thee, and thou hast healed me.

30:3 O Lord, thou hast brought up my soul from the grave: thou hast kept me alive, that I should not go down to the pit.

30:4 Sing unto the Lord, O ye saints of his, and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness.

30:5 For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.


MESSAGE

Joy is a positive human condition that wells up from deep inside the soul and usually reflects in human action. The Bible uses joy both as a feeling and an action. Joy as a feeling is called forth by well-being, success, or good fortune. A person automatically experiences joy as a result of certain favourable circumstances. This kind of joy cannot be commanded, something must happen to activate the feeling of Joy. For example in Matthew 18:13, the shepherd had a feeling of joy. when he found his lost sheep. In Luke 13:17, the multitude was joyful when Jesus healed a Jewish woman whom Satan had bound for 18 years. Also in Luke 24:52, the disciples returned to Jerusalem rejoicing after Jesus’ ascension to Heaven. Furthermore, Paul mentioned his joy in hearing about the obedience of the Roman Christians in Romans 16:19. All these confirm joy as a feeling.

On the other hand, joy as an action is the kind of joy that the Scripture commands. The kind of joy can be engaged in, regardless of how a person feels; the Bible calls it the joy of the Lord. In Psalms 137:1-4, the Jews on exile were unable to entertain their captors with music because of their obvious sadness; their feeling was contrary to joy. You could experience the joy of the Lord regardless of your personal feelings and in whatever circumstance you may find yourself. Jesus instructed His disciples to rejoice when they were persecuted, reviled, and slandered according to Matthew 5:11-12. James 1:2 tells Christians to count it all joy when they fall into various trials because such trials produce endurance. Therefore, this makes joy in adverse circumstances possible only as a gift of God for God’s children. In this regard, Psalms 30:5 says:

“For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.”

The coming of joy in the morning is such a powerful concept considering what night and morning stand for. Night symbolizes a period of darkness, evil, insecurity, and uncertainty. Morning signifies a new beginning and renewed hope. The morning light uncovers events of the night and provides opportunity for renewed daily activity.
Lamentations 3:22-23 tells us that God’s love, mercies, favour and compassion are made available for the benefit of Christians daily.

I therefore decree; despite what you may be passing through, your hour of darkness will soon pass away, and joy will become your permanent companion in Jesus’ name. 

PRAYER POINT :
Father, please let there be a new dawn of joy, peace and prosperity in my life in Jesus’ name.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR :
Jeremiah 16-18;
Psalms 48