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Christianity EtcRe: The Open Heavens Daily Devotional 07 - 03 - 2026 by dallyemmy(op): 2:10pm On Mar 06
Objective Questions

1. According to Matthew 5:15, where should a lighted candle be placed?
A. Under a bed.
B. Under a bushel.
C. On a candlestick, to give light to all in the house.
D. In a closet.

2. In John 4:7-17, what did Jesus offer the Samaritan woman at the well?
A. Physical water from the well.
B. Living water that would become a well springing up into everlasting life.
C. Food and drink for her journey.
D. Directions to her city.

3. What was the testimony shared about the author's spiritual daughter who had cancer of the voice box?
A. She died peacefully.
B. She learned to communicate through writing.
C. She was completely healed and could talk again after the author prayed.
D. She received a voice prosthesis.

4. What was the immediate response of the Samaritan woman after her encounter with Jesus?
A. She went home quietly and told no one.
B. She left her waterpot, went into the city, and told everyone to come see the Christ.
C. She continued drawing water as if nothing happened.
D. She asked Jesus for more miracles.

5. What assignment does the devotional say comes with encountering the Light?
A. To keep the experience private.
B. To build a church.
C. To shine the light and tell others about what Jesus has done.
D. To write a book about the experience.
Christianity EtcRe: The Open Heavens Daily Devotional 07 - 03 - 2026 by dallyemmy(op): 2:09pm On Mar 06
Prayer Points on "WHEN THERE IS LIGHT II"

1. Father, I thank You for being the Light of the World. Thank You that when Your light shines, testimonies are birthed, and lives are transformed forever, in Jesus' name.

2. Lord, I ask for mercy for every time I have hidden my testimony, remained silent about Your goodness, or failed to shine the light You have given me, in Jesus' name.

3. Father, let Your light shine upon me today in a dimension that will produce an undeniable testimony. Visit every area of my life that needs Your touch—heal me, deliver me, and transform me, in Jesus' name.

4. Lord, just as You healed the woman with cancer of the voice box and restored her speech, I pray for complete healing and restoration in every area of my life where the enemy has attacked. Let my testimony be undeniable, in Jesus' name.

5. Father, give me the boldness of the Samaritan woman. After encountering You, let me leave my waterpot—every distraction, every excuse, every fear—and run to tell others about the Light I have found, in Jesus' name.

6. Lord, I receive the commission to shine Your light. Wherever I go, let my life, my words, and my testimony draw others to You. Make me a fisher of men and a bearer of good news, in Jesus' name.

7. Father, like the madman of Gadara who was sent to tell his friends what the Lord had done for him, give me a clear assignment and the grace to fulfill it. Let my testimony lead many to salvation, in Jesus' name.

8. Lord, I refuse to live a purposeless life. In Your light, I find my purpose and my assignment. Use me mightily for Your kingdom, in Jesus' name.

9. Father, for everyone reading this who has a testimony they have not shared, give them the courage to speak. Let their story inspire faith and draw others to the Light, in Jesus' name.

10. My personal prayer point: (Mention specific testimonies you have not shared and ask for boldness to shine your light, or specific miracles you are believing God for that will become undeniable testimonies).

11. Thank You, Father, for visiting me with Your light. I will not hide it; I will shine for all to see and give glory to Your name, in Jesus' mighty name. Amen.
Christianity EtcRe: The Open Heavens Daily Devotional 07 - 03 - 2026 by dallyemmy(op): 1:56pm On Mar 06
Lord Jesus, I come to You with a deeply repentant heart, please, forgive me and wash all my sins away with your precious blood shed at Calvary. I surrender my life to you, today, and, I accept You, as my personal Lord and Saviour. Please, come into my life and save my soul from eternal damnation.
Christianity EtcThe Open Heavens Daily Devotional 07 - 03 - 2026 by dallyemmy(op): 1:55pm On Mar 06
OPEN HEAVEN DAILY DEVOTIONAL


DATE: SATURDAY MARCH 7TH 2026


THEME: WHEN THERE IS LIGHT II


MEMORISE: Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. Matthew 5:15


READ: John 4:7-17
7 There cometh a woman of Samaria to draw water: Jesus saith unto her, Give me to drink.

8 (For his disciples were gone away unto the city to buy meat.)

9 Then saith the woman of Samaria unto him, How is it that thou, being a Jew, askest drink of me, which am a woman of Samaria? for the Jews have no dealings with the Samaritans.

10 Jesus answered and said unto her, If thou knewest the gift of God, and who it is that saith to thee, Give me to drink; thou wouldest have asked of him, and he would have given thee living water.

11 The woman saith unto him, Sir, thou hast nothing to draw with, and the well is deep: from whence then hast thou that living water?

12 Art thou greater than our father Jacob, which gave us the well, and drank thereof himself, and his children, and his cattle?

13 Jesus answered and said unto her, Whosoever drinketh of this water shall thirst again:

14 But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life.

15 The woman saith unto him, Sir, give me this water, that I thirst not, neither come hither to draw.

16 Jesus saith unto her, Go, call thy husband, and come hither.

17 The woman answered and said, I have no husband. Jesus said unto her, Thou hast well said, I have no husband:

John 4:25-30
25 The woman saith unto him, I know that Messias cometh, which is called Christ: when he is come, he will tell us all things.

26 Jesus saith unto her, I that speak unto thee am he.

27 And upon this came his disciples, and marvelled that he talked with the woman: yet no man said, What seekest thou? or, Why talkest thou with her?

28 The woman then left her waterpot, and went her way into the city, and saith to the men,

29 Come, see a man, which told me all things that ever I did: is not this the Christ?

30 Then they went out of the city, and came unto him.


MESSAGE
One of my spiritual daughters, a friend and former classmate of my wife, had a big problem – cancer of the voice box. The doctors said that the only way to keep her alive was to remove her voice box, meaning that she would never talk again. They did, and from then on, she could no longer speak. However, we kept praying for her, believing that God would heal her.
One day, I had just returned from a trip when I saw a woman rolling on the floor. When she looked up, I saw that it was my wife's friend, and she said, "It's me, Daddy. I can talk again."

Beloved, you cannot receive the kind of miracle in the story above and not testify. That is the kind of miracle that will make everyone around you acknowledge that only God could have made it happen. When the Light of the World visits a person, that fellow will not be able to keep his or her mouth shut. The Samaritan woman in today's Bible reading became an evangelist the moment she encountered the Light. She went into her city, telling everyone to come and see the Light. You cannot have the Light and hide it under a bushel (Matthew 5:15).

The Light doesn't only come with blessings and miracles; He also comes with assignments and responsibilities. After the madman of Gadara was delivered in Mark 5:2-20, Jesus gave him an assignment to tell others about his miracle. A fellow cannot come into the Light and continue to live a purposeless life. In the Light, you are commissioned to do God's will. After the madman's deliverance, he went everywhere telling people, "I was once a madman living in tombs, but I met the Light. Now, I am an evangelist."
Likewise, when the Light found Peter, he became a fisher of men. When Paul came into this glorious Light, he became a renowned missionary, taking the gospel everywhere. You cannot come into the Light and remain idle. The Light empowers people to go into the world and preach the gospel to all creatures (Mark 16:15).

Beloved, wherever you go, God wants you to shine His light. Make it your life's mission to tell everyone you come across about the marvelous Light that has set you free. I pray for you today that the Light will visit you and give you a testimony that you won't be able to hide. You will tell a new story and sing a new song, in Jesus' name.


PRAYER POINT
Today, tell someone about something Jesus has done for you. Shine the Light of Jesus for others to see.


BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Joshua 8-10


AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A ADEBOYE


HYMN 4: TO THE WORK, TO THE WORK
1 To the work! to the work! we are servants of God,
Let us follow the path that our Master has trod;
With the balm of His counsel our strength to renew,
Let us do with our might what our hands find to do.

Refrain:
Toiling on, toiling on,
Toiling on, toiling on:
Let us hope, let us watch,
And labor till the Master comes.

2 To the work! to the work! let the hungry be fed;
To the fountain of life let the weary be led;
In the cross and its banner our glory shall be,
While we herald the tidings, "Salvation is free!"

3 To the work! to the work! there is labor for all;
For the kingdom of darkness and error shall fall;
And the name of Jehovah exalted shall be,
In the loud-swelling chorus, "Salvation is free!"

4 To the work! to the work! in the strength of the Lord,
And a robe and a crown shall our labor reward;
When the home of the faithful our dwelling shall be,
And we shout with the ransomed, "Salvation is free!"
Christianity EtcRe: The Open Heavens Daily Devotional 06 - 03 - 2026 by dallyemmy(op): 12:52pm On Mar 05
Correct Answers

1. B. They shall not walk in darkness but shall have the light of life.
2. B. Among the tombs and in the mountains.
3. B. He was sitting, clothed, and in his right mind.
4. B. They call him "Blind Bartimaeus" because they associate him with his problem.
5. B. They were afraid and began to pray Jesus to depart out of their coasts.
Christianity EtcRe: The Open Heavens Daily Devotional 06 - 03 - 2026 by dallyemmy(op): 12:52pm On Mar 05
Objective Questions

1. According to John 8:12, what is the promise to those who follow Jesus?
A. They shall have abundant wealth.
B. They shall not walk in darkness but shall have the light of life.
C. They shall never face challenges.
D. They shall be famous throughout the world.

2. In Mark 5:2-20, where did the man with the unclean spirit dwell?
A. In the city square.
B. Among the tombs and in the mountains.
C. In the synagogue.
D. In his family home.

3. What was the condition of the man from Gadara after Jesus delivered him?
A. He was still crying and cutting himself.
B. He was sitting, clothed, and in his right mind.
C. He wanted to stay with the swine.
D. He was afraid of Jesus.

4. What does the devotional say about how people often refer to Bartimaeus, even after his healing?
A. They call him "The healed man."
B. They call him "Blind Bartimaeus" because they associate him with his problem.
C. They call him "Disciple Bartimaeus."
D. They forgot about him completely.

5. What was the reaction of the people in the country of the Gadarenes after seeing the delivered man and hearing what happened?
A. They rejoiced and celebrated.
B. They were afraid and began to pray Jesus to depart out of their coasts.
C. They invited Jesus to stay longer.
D. They asked Jesus for more miracles.
Christianity EtcRe: The Open Heavens Daily Devotional 06 - 03 - 2026 by dallyemmy(op): 12:51pm On Mar 05
Prayer Points on "WHEN THERE IS LIGHT II"

1. Father, I thank You for being the Light of the world. Thank You that when Your light shines, stories change, chains are broken, and destinies are transformed, in Jesus' name.

2. Lord, I ask for mercy for every time I have allowed my challenges to define me, or permitted mockers to associate me with my problems rather than with Your promises, in Jesus' name.

3. Father, let Your light shine upon my life today. Just as the man from Gadara was delivered from a legion of demons and transformed, deliver me from every bondage, oppression, and affliction in my life, in Jesus' name.

4. Lord, I declare that every negative label attached to my name—"barren," "sick," "poor," "failure," "rejected"—is destroyed by the power of Your light. I am defined by Your love and Your promises alone, in Jesus' name.

5. Father, like Bartimaeus, whose story was changed by encountering You, I cry out for Your mercy and healing. Open my eyes to see the opportunities, solutions, and breakthroughs You have prepared for me, in Jesus' name.

6. Lord, I pray for everyone who has been mocked because of their challenges. Let their story change dramatically, and let them become testimonies of Your power and compassion, in Jesus' name.

7. Father, let one word from You—just one encounter with Your light—change my story forever. Let the blind see, the sick be healed, the lame walk, the barren become fruitful, and the poor experience abundance, in Jesus' name.

8. Lord, use me as a living testimony of Your transforming power. Like the delivered man who published in Decapolis what Jesus had done for him, let my life and testimony draw many to You, in Jesus' name.

9. Father, for everyone reading this who feels their situation is hopeless or their story is fixed, I pray that You will visit them with Your light and give them a new song and a new story, in Jesus' name.

10. My personal prayer point: (Mention specific areas of your life where you need God's light to change your story—health, finances, family, career, etc.).

11. Thank You, Father, for visiting me with Your light. My story is changing for the better, and I will publish Your great works, in Jesus' mighty name. Amen.
Christianity EtcRe: The Open Heavens Daily Devotional 06 - 03 - 2026 by dallyemmy(op): 12:48pm On Mar 05
Lord Jesus, I come to You with a deeply repentant heart, please, forgive me and wash all my sins away with your precious blood shed at Calvary. I surrender my life to you, today, and, I accept You, as my personal Lord and Saviour. Please, come into my life and save my soul from eternal damnation.
Christianity EtcThe Open Heavens Daily Devotional 06 - 03 - 2026 by dallyemmy(op): 12:47pm On Mar 05
OPEN HEAVEN DAILY DEVOTIONAL


DATE: FRIDAY MARCH 6TH 2026


THEME: WHEN THERE IS LIGHT II


MEMORISE: Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life. John 8:12


READ: Mark 5:2-20
2 And when he was come out of the ship, immediately there met him out of the tombs a man with an unclean spirit,

3 Who had his dwelling among the tombs; and no man could bind him, no, not with chains:

4 Because that he had been often bound with fetters and chains, and the chains had been plucked asunder by him, and the fetters broken in pieces: neither could any man tame him.

5 And always, night and day, he was in the mountains, and in the tombs, crying, and cutting himself with stones.

6 But when he saw Jesus afar off, he ran and worshipped him,

7 And cried with a loud voice, and said, What have I to do with thee, Jesus, thou Son of the most high God? I adjure thee by God, that thou torment me not.

8 For he said unto him, Come out of the man, thou unclean spirit.

9 And he asked him, What is thy name? And he answered, saying, My name is Legion: for we are many.

10 And he besought him much that he would not send them away out of the country.

11 Now there was there nigh unto the mountains a great herd of swine feeding.

12 And all the devils besought him, saying, Send us into the swine, that we may enter into them.

13 And forthwith Jesus gave them leave. And the unclean spirits went out, and entered into the swine: and the herd ran violently down a steep place into the sea, (they were about two thousandwink and were choked in the sea.

14 And they that fed the swine fled, and told it in the city, and in the country. And they went out to see what it was that was done.

15 And they come to Jesus, and see him that was possessed with the devil, and had the legion, sitting, and clothed, and in his right mind: and they were afraid.

16 And they that saw it told them how it befell to him that was possessed with the devil, and also concerning the swine.

17 And they began to pray him to depart out of their coasts.

18 And when he was come into the ship, he that had been possessed with the devil prayed him that he might be with him.

19 Howbeit Jesus suffered him not, but saith unto him, Go home to thy friends, and tell them how great things the Lord hath done for thee, and hath had compassion on thee.

20 And he departed, and began to publish in Decapolis how great things Jesus had done for him: and all men did marvel.


MESSAGE
Light is powerful; it impacts everything it touches. For example, when the sun shines on the Earth, everything under its rays experiences its heat. Likewise, when the light of God shines over you, it will touch every aspect of your life, and your story will change for good. The man Jesus healed in John 9:1-27 must have been a subject of mockery before his healing, but when he encountered the Light, he became a celebrity, as many people wanted to hear his story. If you have not encountered Jesus and given your life to Him, I implore you to do so today, so that He can also change your story for the better.

Sometimes, however, people who have surrendered their lives to Jesus may still face certain negative circumstances, and these may make them a subject of mockery. This is because many people tend to think that something must be wrong with a believer who is facing challenges. Mockers may ask such believers, "You have been serving God all this while, but why is your life like this?" Some believers might even find themselves in situations where people describe them by the problems they are going through. For example, even though Jesus opened the eyes of Bartimaeus over 2,000 years ago (Mark 10:46-52), many people still call him Blind Bartimaeus' because they associate him with his problem. In the name above every other name, whatever might be causing people to ask, where is your God?" will cease to exist in your life, and your story will change for the better.

In today's Bible reading, just one word from the Light transformed the life of the man from Gadara. His story changed from that of a person who was possessed by a legion of demons into that of a man whom Jesus would send to tell people about his miraculous encounter with the Light. When the Light comes, people's stories change for the better; the blind begin to see, the sick get healed, the lame begin to walk, the barren become fruitful, and the poor begin to experience abundance.

Beloved, l am a living testimony that the Light of the world never leaves people the way He meets them. He transforms their lives for the better and gives them everlasting testimonies. I pray that you will have an encounter with Jesus, the Light of the world, and He will give you a new story to tell, in Jesus' name.


PRAYER POINT
Lord, please visit me with Your light and change my story for the better, in Jesus'


BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Joshua 5-7


AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A ADEBOYE


HYMN 25: THE GREAT PHYSICIAN NOW IS HERE
1 The Great Physician now is near,
The sympathizing Jesus;
He speaks the drooping heart to cheer,
Oh, hear the voice of Jesus!

Refrain
Sweetest note in seraph song;
Sweetest name on mortal tongue;
Sweetest carol ever sung:
Jesus, blessed Jesus!

2 Your many sins are all forgiv’n,
Oh, hear the voice of Jesus;
The veil ’twixt you and God is riven,
Redemption wrought by Jesus.

3 All glory to the dying Lamb!
I now believe in Jesus;
love the blessed Savior’s name,
I love the name of Jesus.

4 His name dispels my guilt and fear,
No other name but Jesus;
Oh, how my soul delights to hear
The precious name of Jesus!
Christianity EtcRe: The Open Heavens Daily Devotional 05 - 03 - 2026 by dallyemmy(op): 2:55pm On Mar 04
Correct Answers

1. B. The yoke shall be destroyed.
2. B. Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean.
3. B. Spit and mud.
4. B. She had many children to cater for and feared being sent to a leper's colony if discovered.
5. B. She was healed and returned the following year to testify.
Christianity EtcRe: The Open Heavens Daily Devotional 05 - 03 - 2026 by dallyemmy(op): 2:55pm On Mar 04
Objective Questions

1. According to Isaiah 10:27, what will happen to the yoke because of the anointing?
A. The yoke will be strengthened.
B. The yoke shall be destroyed.
C. The yoke will be transferred.
D. The yoke will remain but become lighter.

2. In Matthew 8:1-4, what did the leper say to Jesus when he came to worship Him?
A. Lord, heal me if I am worthy.
B. Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean.
C. Lord, have mercy on me.
D. Lord, just speak the word only.

3. In John 9:1-7, what did Jesus use to anoint the blind man's eyes?
A. Oil and water.
B. Spit and mud.
C. His tears.
D. His fingers only.

4. In the testimony shared, why did the woman with leprosy not want to go to the hospital or ask her pastors to pray for her?
A. She didn't believe in hospitals or prayers.
B. She had many children to cater for and feared being sent to a leper's colony if discovered.
C. She was ashamed of her condition.
D. She was waiting for a special evangelist.

5. What happened when the author prayed for the leprous woman in Kaduna?
A. She was partially healed.
B. She was healed and returned the following year to testify.
C. She was sent to the leper's colony.
D. She disappeared and never returned.
Christianity EtcRe: The Open Heavens Daily Devotional 05 - 03 - 2026 by dallyemmy(op): 2:54pm On Mar 04
Prayer Points on "WHEN THERE IS LIGHT I"

1. Father, I thank You for being the Light of the world. Thank You that when Your light shines, darkness is dispelled, yokes are destroyed, and transformation occurs, in Jesus' name.

2. Lord, I ask for mercy for every area of my life where I have hidden in darkness, kept secrets, or failed to bring my burdens to You because of fear or shame, in Jesus' name.

3. Father, let Your light shine upon me today. Let every yoke of sickness, disease, poverty, stagnation, and confusion in my life be destroyed by the power of Your anointing, in Jesus' name.

4. Lord, just as the leper in Matthew 8 had faith that You could make him clean, I come to You with the same faith. Touch me, Lord, and make me whole in every area of my life, in Jesus' name.

5. Father, like the blind man whose eyes were opened by the anointing on the mud, let every anointing released upon my life open my eyes to see solutions, opportunities, and breakthroughs, in Jesus' name.

6. Lord, I bring every secret burden, every hidden struggle, and every concealed sickness before You today. You see in secret, and You reward openly. Heal me and let my testimony be public for Your glory, in Jesus' name.

7. Father, for everyone reading this who is hiding a secret affliction or shame, I pray that Your light will expose the solution and bring complete healing and restoration, in Jesus' name.

8. Lord, as the woman with leprosy was healed and returned to testify, let my own testimony of healing and deliverance be complete and undeniable. Let me return to give glory to Your name, in Jesus' name.

9. Father, let Your light shine upon my family, my finances, my health, and my destiny. Remove anything that is not of You and transform every dark area into light, in Jesus' name.

10. My personal prayer point: (Mention specific areas of your life where you need God's light to shine and bring transformation).

11. Thank You, Father, for Your light that never fails. I receive my healing and transformation today, in Jesus' mighty name. Amen.
Christianity EtcRe: The Open Heavens Daily Devotional 05 - 03 - 2026 by dallyemmy(op): 2:50pm On Mar 04
Lord Jesus, I come to You with a deeply repentant heart, please, forgive me and wash all my sins away with your precious blood shed at Calvary. I surrender my life to you, today, and, I accept You, as my personal Lord and Saviour. Please, come into my life and save my soul from eternal damnation.
Christianity EtcThe Open Heavens Daily Devotional 05 - 03 - 2026 by dallyemmy(op): 2:49pm On Mar 04
OPEN HEAVEN DAILY DEVOTIONAL


DATE: THURSDAY MARCH 5TH 2026


THEME: WHEN THERE IS LIGHT I


MEMORISE: And it shall come to pass in that day, that his burden shall be taken away from off thy shoulder, and his yoke from off thy neck, and the yoke shall be destroyed because of the anointing. Isaiah 10:27


READ: Matthew 8:1-4
1 When he was come down from the mountain, great multitudes followed him.

2 And, behold, there came a leper and worshipped him, saying, Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean.

3 And Jesus put forth his hand, and touched him, saying, I will; be thou clean. And immediately his leprosy was cleansed.

4 And Jesus saith unto him, See thou tell no man; but go thy way, shew thyself to the priest, and offer the gift that Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them.


MESSAGE
Jesus is the Light (John 8:12), and whenever He touches a person or a place, a miraculous transformation occurs. In John 9:1-7, Jesus spat on the ground, made some mud, and used it to anoint a blind man's eyes. When Jesus touched the mud, it became anointed, and the anointing destroyed the yoke of blindness in the man's life. I decree that the light of God will shine upon you and break any yoke that might be in your life, in Jesus' name.

The leper in today's Bible reading knew that Jesus had the anointing to destroy the yoke of leprosy in his life, and as Jesus touched him, the yoke was destroyed. No matter how long a yoke has been in a fellow's life, when God's light shines on the fellow, it will be destroyed permanently.

Years ago, a woman forced her way through protocol officers to meet me just after I finished preaching at a programme in Kaduna, a town in Northern Nigeria. When I asked her what the problem was, she said that she had never seen anyone preach the way l did. She then said that since she knew I would be leaving soon, she wanted to share her secret with me because she knew it would be safe with me. At that moment, she uncovered a part of her skin, and I saw that she was a leper. I asked her why she didn't go to the hospital, and she stated that she had many children to cater for, and if she visited a hospital, she would be sent to the leper's colony. I then asked her why she didn't ask the pastors in her church to pray for her, and she said that if they prayed for her and she didn't get healed, her secret would be exposed. I prayed for her, and the following year, I was back in the same church. As I arrived and stepped out of the car, a beautiful lady approached me with a big smile. She introduced herself as the leper I prayed for the previous year and said, "Your God touched me, and I'm healed."

Beloved, when God's light touches you, you will experience transformation and healing in any area of your life where there is darkness, stagnancy, or confusion. Jesus Christ is the Light, and I pray that He will touch everything that concerns you and cause a positive transformation in your life, in Jesus' name.


PRAYER POINT
Father, please let Your light shine on me and remove anything that is not of You in my life, in Jesus'


BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Joshua 1-4


AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A ADEBOYE


HYMN 15: PASS ME NOT O GENTLE SAVIOUR
1 Pass me not, O gentle Savior,
Hear my humble cry,
While on others Thou art calling,
Do not pass me by.

Refrain:
Savior, Savior,
Hear my humble cry;
While on others Thou art calling,
Do not pass me by.

2 Let me at a throne of mercy
Find a sweet relief;
Kneeling there in deep contrition,
Help my unbelief.

3 Trusting only in Thy merit,
Would I seek Thy face;
Heal my wounded, broken spirit,
Save me by Thy grace.

4 Thou the Spring of all my comfort,
More than life to me,
Whom have I on earth beside Thee?
Whom in heav'n but Thee?
Christianity EtcRe: The Open Heavens Daily Devotional 04 - 03 - 2026 by dallyemmy(op): 4:24pm On Mar 03
Correct Answers

1. B. To the third and fourth generation of them that hate Him.
2. B. He lied and took money and garments from Naaman through deception.
3. B. The leprosy of Naaman would cleave unto him and his seed forever.
4. B. Achan and Eli.
5. B. They are under the curse inherited from Adam and Eve.
Christianity EtcRe: The Open Heavens Daily Devotional 04 - 03 - 2026 by dallyemmy(op): 4:24pm On Mar 03
Objective Questions

1. According to Exodus 20:5, to what extent does God visit the iniquity of the fathers upon the children?
A. To the first and second generation.
B. To the third and fourth generation of them that hate Him.
C. To the tenth generation.
D. To all generations forever.

2. In 2 Kings 5:20-27, what was Gehazi's sin that led to the curse upon him and his seed?
A. He disobeyed Elisha's direct command.
B. He lied and took money and garments from Naaman through deception.
C. He worshipped other gods.
D. He refused to serve Elisha faithfully.

3. What was the curse pronounced upon Gehazi and his seed by Elisha?
A. They would be poor forever.
B. The leprosy of Naaman would cleave unto him and his seed forever.
C. They would be barren and childless.
D. They would be driven out of Israel.

4. Which two biblical examples are given of people whose sins affected their children or lineage?
A. Abraham and Isaac.
B. Achan and Eli.
C. David and Solomon.
D. Moses and Aaron.

5. According to the devotional, what is the condition of every human who has not accepted Jesus as Lord and Saviour?
A. They are under no curse.
B. They are under the curse inherited from Adam and Eve.
C. They are automatically blessed.
D. They are free from generational patterns.
Christianity EtcRe: The Open Heavens Daily Devotional 04 - 03 - 2026 by dallyemmy(op): 4:23pm On Mar 03
Prayer Points on "SIN IS A REPROACH II"

1. Father, I thank You for being a merciful God who visits iniquity but also shows mercy to thousands who love and obey You. Thank You for the deliverance available in Christ Jesus, in Jesus' name.

2. Lord, I ask for mercy for the sins of my parents, grandparents, and ancestors—every iniquity, idolatry, covenant, or sin committed that has opened doors to generational curses in my life and family line, in Jesus' name.

3. Father, by the blood of Jesus, I break every curse and negative pattern inherited from my bloodline. Every leprosy, every disease, every poverty, every failure, and every affliction passed down through generations is terminated now, in Jesus' name.

4. Lord, just as Gehazi's greed brought a curse upon him and his seed, I renounce every spirit of greed, covetousness, and dishonesty in my life. Let me not bring a curse upon myself or my children through sin, in Jesus' name.

5. Father, I pray for every family represented here. Wherever there is a history of untimely death, madness, barrenness, marital failure, or any evil pattern, I decree deliverance and breaking of that cycle today, in Jesus' name.

6. Lord, like Achan's sin affected his entire family, reveal to me any hidden sin in my life that could bring judgment upon my household. Give me grace to confess and repent completely, in Jesus' name.

7. Father, I receive Your promise that in Christ, I am a new creature. Old things are passed away. I am no longer under the curse of Adam but under the blessing of the Second Adam, Jesus Christ, in Jesus' name.

8. Lord, I come against every word curse, every evil pronouncement, and every generational spell spoken against my family line. I nullify them by the blood of Jesus and declare them powerless over my life, in Jesus' name.

9. Father, as You welcomed me into Your family through Christ, let every curse-free blessing of Your kingdom manifest in my life. Let me walk in health, prosperity, peace, and joy all my days, in Jesus' name.

10. My personal prayer point: (Mention specific negative patterns, diseases, or afflictions in your family line that you are believing God to break).

11. Thank You, Father, for delivering me from generational curses and making me a partaker of Your divine nature. I walk in freedom and blessing, in Jesus' mighty name. Amen.
Christianity EtcRe: The Open Heavens Daily Devotional 04 - 03 - 2026 by dallyemmy(op): 3:51pm On Mar 03
Lord Jesus, I come to You with a deeply repentant heart, please, forgive me and wash all my sins away with your precious blood shed at Calvary. I surrender my life to you, today, and, I accept You, as my personal Lord and Saviour. Please, come into my life and save my soul from eternal damnation.
Christianity EtcThe Open Heavens Daily Devotional 04 - 03 - 2026 by dallyemmy(op): 3:50pm On Mar 03
OPEN HEAVEN DAILY DEVOTIONAL


DATE: WEDNESDAY MARCH 4TH 2026


THEME: SIN IS A REPROACH II


MEMORISE: Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them: for I the LORD thy God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation of them that hate me; Exodus 20:5


READ: 2 Kings 5:20-27
20 But Gehazi, the servant of Elisha the man of God, said, Behold, my master hath spared Naaman this Syrian, in not receiving at his hands that which he brought: but, as the LORD liveth, I will run after him, and take somewhat of him.

21 So Gehazi followed after Naaman. And when Naaman saw him running after him, he lighted down from the chariot to meet him, and said, Is all well?

22 And he said, All is well. My master hath sent me, saying, Behold, even now there be come to me from mount Ephraim two young men of the sons of the prophets: give them, I pray thee, a talent of silver, and two changes of garments.

23 And Naaman said, Be content, take two talents. And he urged him, and bound two talents of silver in two bags, with two changes of garments, and laid them upon two of his servants; and they bare them before him.

24 And when he came to the tower, he took them from their hand, and bestowed them in the house: and he let the men go, and they departed.

25 But he went in, and stood before his master. And Elisha said unto him, Whence comest thou, Gehazi? And he said, Thy servant went no whither.

26 And he said unto him, Went not mine heart with thee, when the man turned again from his chariot to meet thee? Is it a time to receive money, and to receive garments, and oliveyards, and vineyards, and sheep, and oxen, and menservants, and maidservants?

27 The leprosy therefore of Naaman shall cleave unto thee, and unto thy seed for ever. And he went out from his presence a leper as white as snow.


MESSAGE
Yesterday, I discussed how a fellow's sin can bring reproach to the fellow and keep him or her in darkness. Today, I will discuss how the sins of parents can hinder their children and many generations after them from enjoying God's blessings.

People's sins can create problems that will flow down their bloodlines. This means that some people are in terrible situations today because of certain sins their parents committed. In today's Bible reading, Gehazi was the one who allowed greed to lead him to sin, but the man of God pronounced a curse on him and his seed, saying, "The leprosy of Naaman will cleave unto you and your seed forever." In the olden days, especially in Africa, parents thoroughly investigated the families of people who intended to marry their children before allowing them to get married. For example, they would check if there was a history of diseases and conditions such as epilepsy, leprosy, or madness in those families because they knew that if such conditions existed within the bloodlines, they were likely to show up again.

Sometimes, a fellow's sin can affect his or her children while the fellow is still alive. Achan is a good example of this in Joshua 7:1-26. His greed made him disobey God, but his entire family was stoned to death as a result – his children suffered the consequences of a sin they did not commit. Eli is another man whose carelessness and parental neglect affected his lineage (1 Samuel 2:27-36). Years after his death, the curse God placed on his family came to pass in Abiathar's life; he was thrust out from being a priest, not because of what he had done particularly, but because of God's word against Eli, one of his ancestors (1 Kings 2:27).

Apart from negative patterns that can be inherited from a person's parents or ancestors, every human who has not accepted Jesus as Lord and Saviour is under the curse inherited from Adam and Eve, humanity's first parents.

Beloved, I want to let you know that Jesus came to set captives free, and this includes blotting out the handwriting of negative family patterns and curses. If you are contending with generational curses or negative patterns in your bloodline, He will deliver you today, in Jesus' name. Cry out to Him, and His light will destroy any problems created by the sins of your parents or ancestors.


KEY POINT
When you turn to Jesus wholeheartedly, He will welcome you into His family- a curse-free lineage.


BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Deuteronomy 33-34


AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A ADEBOYE


HYMN 14: O WHAT A WONDERFUL WONDERFUL DAY
1 Oh What A Wonderful Wonderful Day
Day I Will Never Forget
After I’d Wandered In Darkness Away
Jesus My Saviour I Met
Oh What A Tender Compassionate Friend
He Met The Need Of My Heart
Shadows Dispelling With Joy I Am Telling
He Made All The Darkness Depart

Chorus
Heaven Came Down And Glory Filled My Soul
When At The Cross The Saviour Made Me Whole
My Sins Were Washed Away
And My Night Was Turned To Day
Heaven Came Down And Glory Filled My Soul


2 Born Of The Spirit With Life From Above
Into God’s Family Divine
Justified Fully Thru Calvary’s Love
Oh What A Standing Is Mine
And The Transaction So Quickly Was Made
When As A Sinner I Came
Took Of The Offer Of Grace
He Did Proffer He Saved Me
Oh Praise His Dear Name

3 Now I’ve A Hope That Will Surely Endure
After The Passing Of Time
I Have A Future In Heaven For Sure
There In Those Mansions Sublime
And It’s Because Of That Wonderful Day
When At The Cross I Believed
Riches Eternal And Blessings Supernal
From His Precious Hand I Received
Christianity EtcRe: The Open Heavens Daily Devotional 03 - 03 - 2026 by dallyemmy(op): 3:28pm On Mar 02
Correct Answers

1. C. The wages of sin is death, and the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ.
2. C. Thirty-eight years.
3. B. Sin no more, lest a worse thing come unto thee.
4. C. Son, thy sins be forgiven thee.
5. B. It exalts a nation.
Christianity EtcRe: The Open Heavens Daily Devotional 03 - 03 - 2026 by dallyemmy(op): 3:28pm On Mar 02
Objective Questions

1. According to Romans 6:23, what are the wages of sin and the gift of God?
A. The wages of sin is poverty, and the gift of God is wealth.
B. The wages of sin is sickness, and the gift of God is healing.
C. The wages of sin is death, and the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ.
D. The wages of sin is shame, and the gift of God is honor.

2. In John 5:1-15, how long had the man at the pool of Bethesda been afflicted with his infirmity?
A. Twelve years.
B. Twenty years.
C. Thirty-eight years.
D. Forty years.

3. What was Jesus' warning to the man after healing him at the pool of Bethesda?
A. Go and show yourself to the priest.
B. Sin no more, lest a worse thing come unto thee.
C. Tell no one what happened to you.
D. Go and tell your family about your healing.

4. In Mark 2:1-12, what was the first thing Jesus said to the paralyzed man brought to Him?
A. Rise, take up your bed and walk.
B. Your faith has made you whole.
C. Son, thy sins be forgiven thee.
D. Go in peace and be healed.

5. According to Proverbs 14:34, what does righteousness do for a nation?
A. It brings wealth and prosperity.
B. It exalts a nation.
C. It brings peace and security.
D. It makes a nation famous.
Christianity EtcRe: The Open Heavens Daily Devotional 03 - 03 - 2026 by dallyemmy(op): 3:27pm On Mar 02
Prayer Points on "SIN IS A REPROACH I"

1. Father, I thank You for Your mercy and grace that are greater than all my sins. Thank You for the gift of eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord, in Jesus' name.

2. Lord, I ask for mercy for every sin I have committed knowingly or unknowingly. Cleanse me with the blood of Jesus and wash away every stain of iniquity, in Jesus' name.

3. Father, I confess every sin that has become a reproach in my life—every secret sin, every habitual sin, every sin that has blocked my blessings and hindered my miracles. Forgive me and set me free, in Jesus' name.

4. Lord, just as You warned the man at the pool of Bethesda to sin no more, I receive the grace to turn away from sin completely. Let me not return to any sin that will bring a worse thing upon me, in Jesus' name.

5. Father, I break every power of sin over my life. Let every chain of addiction, every bondage of iniquity, and every yoke of darkness be destroyed by the blood of Jesus, in Jesus' name.

6. Lord, like the paralyzed man whose sin was forgiven before his healing, forgive my sins and let every reproach caused by my transgressions be removed today, in Jesus' name.

7. Father, send Your light into my life. Let every darkness caused by sin be dispelled, and let Your blessings, favor, and miracles flow freely into my life, in Jesus' name.

8. Lord, I receive the grace to live a life of righteousness, knowing that righteousness exalts a nation and attracts Your promotion. Let righteousness be my covering daily, in Jesus' name.

9. Father, for everyone reading this who is struggling with sin, I pray that You will grant them the strength to overcome. Let them experience Your forgiveness and freedom today, in Jesus' name.

10. My personal prayer point: (Mention specific sins you need to confess and repent of, asking God for grace to overcome them).

11. Thank You, Father, for Your faithfulness to forgive and cleanse. I receive my deliverance and walk in newness of life, in Jesus' mighty name. Amen.
Christianity EtcRe: The Open Heavens Daily Devotional 03 - 03 - 2026 by dallyemmy(op): 3:25pm On Mar 02
Lord Jesus, I come to You with a deeply repentant heart, please, forgive me and wash all my sins away with your precious blood shed at Calvary. I surrender my life to you, today, and, I accept You, as my personal Lord and Saviour. Please, come into my life and save my soul from eternal damnation.
Christianity EtcThe Open Heavens Daily Devotional 03 - 03 - 2026 by dallyemmy(op): 3:25pm On Mar 02
OPEN HEAVEN DAILY DEVOTIONAL


DATE: TUESDAY MARCH 3RD 2026


THEME: SIN IS A REPROACH I


MEMORISE: For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. Romans 6:23


READ: John 5:1-15
1 After this there was a feast of the Jews; and Jesus went up to Jerusalem.

2 Now there is at Jerusalem by the sheep market a pool, which is called in the Hebrew tongue Bethesda, having five porches.


3 In these lay a great multitude of impotent folk, of blind, halt, withered, waiting for the moving of the water.

4 For an angel went down at a certain season into the pool, and troubled the water: whosoever then first after the troubling of the water stepped in was made whole of whatsoever disease he had.

5 And a certain man was there, which had an infirmity thirty and eight years.

6 When Jesus saw him lie, and knew that he had been now a long time in that case, he saith unto him, Wilt thou be made whole?

7 The impotent man answered him, Sir, I have no man, when the water is troubled, to put me into the pool: but while I am coming, another steppeth down before me.

8 Jesus saith unto him, Rise, take up thy bed, and walk.

9 And immediately the man was made whole, and took up his bed, and walked: and on the same day was the sabbath.

10 The Jews therefore said unto him that was cured, It is the sabbath day: it is not lawful for thee to carry thy bed.

11 He answered them, He that made me whole, the same said unto me, Take up thy bed, and walk.

12 Then asked they him, What man is that which said unto thee, Take up thy bed, and walk?

13 And he that was healed wist not who it was: for Jesus had conveyed himself away, a multitude being in that place.

14 Afterward Jesus findeth him in the temple, and said unto him, Behold, thou art made whole: sin no more, lest a worse thing come unto thee.

15 The man departed, and told the Jews that it was Jesus, which had made him whole.


MESSAGE
In today's Bible reading, Jesus healed a man who had been sick for 38 years. Shortly after that, He found him in the temple and warned him to stay away from sin or a worse illness would afflict him. Jesus' warning shows us that a fellow's sin can attract reproach and bring the fellow under the influence of the forces of darkness. If a person sins and does not repent, today's memory verse tells us that such a fellow will be paid for committing that sin, and that payment is death.

In Mark 2:1-12, the Bible tells us about a paralyzed man who was brought to Jesus. It took four men to carry him on his sick bed to the house Jesus was preaching in, and because the house was so full that there was no space to pass through at the entrance, the men who carried him had to break through the roof to lower him into the house. When Jesus saw him, He knew the man n needed a miracle, and the first thing He said was, "Son, thy sins be forgiven thee." In other words, Jesus was saying, "Unless we get your sins out of the way, you won't get the miracle you need."

Sin always hinders people from receiving their miracles, and there is always a need to take the sins that have blocked their access to God's blessings away so that the path to their miracles can be opened. The paralyzed man's sins landed him in a mess, but when he came in contact with light, it destroyed the mess. When a person comes in contact with light, it destroys every form of darkness in his or her life. If there is any reproach in your life that was caused by your sin, as you ask God for forgiveness today and promise not to return to it, I decree that the Lord will send His light into your life to take away the reproach, in Jesus' name.

Beloved, sin is always a reproach; it brings shame and death. Righteousness, however, attracts God's upliftment (Proverbs 14:34). To receive God's promotion, you must confess and repent of any sins that might exist in your life. Jesus is willing to give you a brand-new start when you turn to Him. Don't let your sins keep you from enjoying God's help; confess them and repent of them today, and your heavenly Father will remove everything that represents a reproach in your life (1 John 1:9).


KEY POINT
Sin can stop God's light from shining upon you and His blessings from flowing into your life.


BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Deuteronomy 30-32


AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A ADEBOYE


HYMN 31: YIELD NOT TO TEMPTATION
1 Yield not to temptation,
For yielding is sin;
Each vict’ry will help you,
Some other to win;
Fight valiantly onward,
Evil passions subdue;
Look ever to Jesus,
He will carry you through.

Refrain:
Ask the Savior to help you,
Comfort, strengthen and keep you;
He is willing to aid you,
He will carry you through.

2 Shun evil companions,
Bad language disdain;
God’s name hold in rev’rence,
Nor take it in vain;
Be thoughtful and earnest,
Kindhearted and true;
Look ever to Jesus,
He will carry you through.

3 To him that o’ercometh,
God giveth a crown;
Through faith we will conquer,
Though often cast down;
He who is our Savior,
Our strength will renew;
Look ever to Jesus,
He will carry you through.
Christianity EtcRe: The Open Heavens Daily Devotional 02 - 03 - 2026 by dallyemmy(op): 4:18pm On Mar 01
Correct Answers

1. B. Forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forth unto those things which are before.
2. B. Not to forget the Lord.
3. B. He thought they meant evil against him, but God meant it for good to save many people.
4. B. They cannot experience a fresh anointing from God.
5. C. Learning not to hang on to the past and relying on God's mercies that are new every morning.
Christianity EtcRe: The Open Heavens Daily Devotional 02 - 03 - 2026 by dallyemmy(op): 4:17pm On Mar 01
Objective Questions

1. According to Philippians 3:13-14, what two actions does Paul emphasize for pressing toward the prize of the high calling?
A. Praying and fasting.
B. Forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forth unto those things which are before.
C. Reading and studying the Scriptures.
D. Giving and serving in the church.

2. What warning did Moses give the Israelites in Deuteronomy 8:11?
A. Not to worship other gods.
B. Not to forget the Lord.
C. Not to make graven images.
D. Not to intermarry with other nations.

3. In Genesis 50:20, what perspective did Joseph have regarding his brothers' evil actions against him?
A. He was still angry and bitter.
B. He thought they meant evil against him, but God meant it for good to save many people.
C. He demanded compensation before forgiving them.
D. He refused to speak to them again.

4. According to the devotional, what happens to Christians who keep glorying in their past exploits without thirsting to do more?
A. They become more anointed.
B. They cannot experience a fresh anointing from God.
C. They automatically receive new blessings.
D. They become more humble.

5. What does the author credit for still doing exploits in God's kingdom at age 84?
A. His educational qualifications.
B. His ability to hang on to past achievements.
C. Learning not to hang on to the past and relying on God's mercies that are new every morning.
D. His position as General Overseer.
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Prayer Points on "FORGET AND PRESS FORWARD"

1. Father, I thank You for Your mercies that are new every morning. Thank You for the grace to forget the past and press forward toward the prize of the high calling in Christ Jesus, in Jesus' name.

2. Lord, I ask for mercy for every time I have been held captive by past hurts, failures, disappointments, or even past achievements, preventing me from moving forward into the new things You have for me, in Jesus' name.

3. Father, give me the grace to forget those things that are behind—every pain, every offense, every disappointment—and help me to reach forth unto the glorious future You have ordained for me, in Jesus' name.

4. Lord, like Joseph, help me to see that even when people meant evil against me, You meant it for good. Deliver me from the prison of unforgiveness, bitterness, and hate, and fill my heart with Your love and compassion, in Jesus' name.

5. Father, I release every past hurt and offense today. I forgive those who have wronged me, just as Joseph forgave his brothers, and I ask You to heal every wound in my heart, in Jesus' name.

6. Lord, I refuse to live in the past—whether in past victories or past failures. I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. Let my path shine brighter and brighter unto the perfect day, in Jesus' name.

7. Father, as the author testified of doing exploits at 84, I declare that age will not limit my fruitfulness. Let me be ever fresh, ever relevant, and ever productive in Your kingdom, in Jesus' name.

8. Lord, reveal to me any area of my life where I am holding on to the past—whether achievements, regrets, or relationships—and strengthen me to let go and embrace the new season You are bringing, in Jesus' name.

9. Father, I pray for a fresh anointing upon my life today. Let me not rely on yesterday's manna but receive fresh grace, fresh fire, and fresh vision for the days ahead, in Jesus' name.

10. My personal prayer point: (Mention specific past hurts, failures, or even achievements you need to let go of, and ask God for grace to press forward).

11. Thank You, Father, for new mercies and new beginnings. I receive the grace to forget and press forward into the glorious destiny You have prepared for me, in Jesus' mighty name. Amen.
Christianity EtcRe: The Open Heavens Daily Devotional 02 - 03 - 2026 by dallyemmy(op): 4:14pm On Mar 01
Lord Jesus, I come to You with a deeply repentant heart, please, forgive me and wash all my sins away with your precious blood shed at Calvary. I surrender my life to you, today, and, I accept You, as my personal Lord and Saviour. Please, come into my life and save my soul from eternal damnation.
Christianity EtcThe Open Heavens Daily Devotional 02 - 03 - 2026 by dallyemmy(op): 12:40pm On Mar 01
OPEN HEAVEN DAILY DEVOTIONAL


DATE: MONDAY MARCH 2ND 2026


THEME: FORGET AND PRESS FORWARD


MEMORISE: Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, l press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 3:13-14


READ: Genesis 50:15-21
15 And when Joseph's brethren saw that their father was dead, they said, Joseph will peradventure hate us, and will certainly requite us all the evil which we did unto him.

16 And they sent a messenger unto Joseph, saying, Thy father did command before he died, saying,

17 So shall ye say unto Joseph, Forgive, I pray thee now, the trespass of thy brethren, and their sin; for they did unto thee evil: and now, we pray thee, forgive the trespass of the servants of the God of thy father. And Joseph wept when they spake unto him.

18 And his brethren also went and fell down before his face; and they said, Behold, we be thy servants.

19 And Joseph said unto them, Fear not: for am I in the place of God?

20 But as for you, ye thought evil against me; but God meant it unto good, to bring to pass, as it is this day, to save much people alive.

21 Now therefore fear ye not: I will nourish you, and your little ones. And he comforted them, and spake kindly unto them.


MESSAGE
It is often easy to forget all the wonderful things God has done for us, which is why many verses in the Bible remind us to 'forget not.' In Deuteronomy 8:11, Moses warned the Israelites not to forget the Lord. Psalm 103:2 also tells us not to forget all His benefits. Likewise, Psalm 78:7 warns us not to forget His works. However, as much as God doesn't want us to forget the things He has done for us, He also instructs us not to hold on to the past.

In today's memory verses, Paul told the Philippians that he often forgot the things that had happened in his past so that he could forge ahead, and he admonished them to have the same mindset in verse 15. Some people are caught up in their past achievements; they keep talking about how God used them and how they experienced great miracles in 'those days'. However, there is nothing in their lives now that shows that they know the Lord.
They are filled with anger, bitterness, jealousy, and every work of the flesh. Christians who keep glorying in their past exploits for God's kingdom without thirsting to do more cannot experience a fresh anointing from Him. God's mercies are new every morning (Lamentations 3:23); therefore, any believer who hangs on to the past alone will keep missing out on His increasing goodness and mercy. I turn 84 today, and by God's grace, I am still doing exploits in His kingdom because I've learnt not to hang on to the past, and I rely on His mercies that are new every morning.

Beloved, forgetting the things behind you will help you press on to glorious things ahead of you. Forgetting past negative experiences and even victories will help you reach for the new blessings that God has ordained for you. If Joseph had not let go of the hurt from his brothers' evil deeds, he would have been imprisoned by hate. As we see in today's Bible reading, he told them that even though their actions were meant to destroy him, God turned everything around for good.

Do you need to let go of anything from your past so you can move on to greater heights? Ask God to reveal them to you and strengthen you to let go of them. Ask Him to help you press into the glorious things He has ordained for you. As you do that, I pray that your path will continue to shine brighter, in Jesus' name.


PRAYER POINT
Today is my birthday. Please pray that God will continue to take me to greater heights.


BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Deuteronomy 28-29


AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A ADEBOYE


HYMN 20: STAND UP, STAND UP FOR JESUS
1 Stand up, stand up for Jesus
ye soldiers of the cross;
lift high his royal banner,
it must not suffer loss.
From vict'ry unto vict'ry
his army he shall lead
till ev'ry foe is vanquished
and Christ is Lord indeed.

2 Stand up, stand up for Jesus,
the trumpet call obey;
forth to the mighty conflict
in this his glorious day.
Ye that are men now serve him
against unnumbered foes;
let courage rise with danger
and strength to strength oppose.

3 Stand up, stand up for Jesus,
stand in his strength alone;
the arm of flesh will fail you,
ye dare not trust your own.
Put on the gospel armor,
each piece put on with prayer;
where duty calls or danger,
be never wanting there.

4 Stand up, stand up for Jesus,
the strife will not be long;
this day the noise of battle,
the next, the victor's song.
To him that overcometh
a crown of life shall be;
he with the King of glory
shall reign eternally.
Christianity EtcRe: The Open Heavens Daily Devotional 01 - 03 - 2026 by dallyemmy(op): 12:49pm On Feb 28
Correct Answers

1. B. All spiritual blessings in heavenly places.
2. B. She was still bedwetting, and all the women in her family had the same problem.
3. B. It started when her grandmother had an issue with someone who pronounced a curse on her.
4. B. She brought other women in her family, and for the first time in her memory, she slept without bedwetting.
5. B. The fathers have eaten a sour grape, and the children's teeth are set on edge.
Christianity EtcRe: The Open Heavens Daily Devotional 01 - 03 - 2026 by dallyemmy(op): 12:49pm On Feb 28
Objective Questions

1. According to Ephesians 1:3, with what has God blessed us in Christ?
A. Earthly riches and possessions.
B. All spiritual blessings in heavenly places.
C. Long life and good health.
D. Power and authority over nations.

2. What was the specific problem of the 33-year-old married woman who came for prayers?
A. She was unable to conceive children.
B. She was still bedwetting, and all the women in her family had the same problem.
C. She was having financial difficulties.
D. She was suffering from a terminal illness.

3. What discovery did the author make about the origin of the bedwetting problem in the woman's family?
A. It was caused by a medical condition.
B. It started when her grandmother had an issue with someone who pronounced a curse on her.
C. It was inherited from her father's side.
D. It was caused by poor hygiene.

4. What happened after the woman gave her life to Jesus and returned the following day?
A. She came alone with a testimony of partial improvement.
B. She brought other women in her family, and for the first time in her memory, she slept without bedwetting.
C. She requested more prayers for complete healing.
D. She reported that the problem had worsened.

5. According to Jeremiah 31:29-30, what will no longer be said in those days?
A. The children shall suffer for their parents' sins.
B. The fathers have eaten a sour grape, and the children's teeth are set on edge.
C. The Lord has abandoned His people.
D. There is no hope for deliverance.
Christianity EtcRe: The Open Heavens Daily Devotional 01 - 03 - 2026 by dallyemmy(op): 12:46pm On Feb 28
Prayer Points on "DELIVERANCE FROM GENERATIONAL CURSES"

1. Father, I thank You for being the God who blesses us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ Jesus. Thank You for the new covenant and the power to become a new creature, in Jesus' name.

2. Lord, I ask for mercy for every sin of my ancestors that has opened doors to generational curses, afflictions, and limitations in my life and family line, in Jesus' name.

3. Father, I declare that by the blood of Jesus Christ, every generational curse—whether pronounced by man, inherited through bloodline, or activated by ancestral sin—is broken and terminated over my life today, in Jesus' name.

4. Lord, just as the bedwetting curse was broken when the woman surrendered her life to You, I surrender my life afresh to You. Let every curse affecting my family for generations come to an end now, in Jesus' name.

5. Father, according to 2 Corinthians 5:17, I am a new creature in Christ. Old things are passed away, and all things have become new. I step out of my earthly bloodline into the divine family of God, in Jesus' name.

6. Lord, I receive Your promise in Jeremiah 31:29-30 that the proverb of fathers eating sour grapes and children's teeth being set on edge no longer applies to me. Every person shall die for their own iniquity, and I am free, in Jesus' name.

7. Father, visit me and my household with Your unfailing and sure mercies, as promised in Exodus 20:6. Let every pattern of failure, sickness, poverty, and misfortune in my lineage be replaced with Your generational blessings, in Jesus' name.

8. Lord, I pray for every family represented here. Wherever there is a known or unknown curse operating—whether of barrenness, untimely death, mental illness, marital failure, or poverty—I decree deliverance and termination now, in Jesus' name.

9. Father, because I am in Christ, I am a partaker of Your divine nature and abundant life. Let prosperity, wisdom, fruitfulness, joy, and peace become my daily inheritance, in Jesus' name.

10. My personal prayer point: (Mention specific patterns, afflictions, or limitations in your family line that you are believing God to break).

11. Thank You, Father, for delivering me from generational curses and making me a partaker of Your eternal blessings. I walk in freedom and abundance, in Jesus' mighty name. Amen.

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