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Here are the correct answers for the quiz on "Always Refill VI":

1. b. Praying in the Spirit
2. c. It recharges your spiritual battery and sets you on fire for God
3. c. Jude 1:20
4. b. Mysteries in God’s heart
5. b. How praying in the Spirit keeps darkness away

Quiz on 'Always Refill VI'

1. According to the devotional, what is the "language" to connect seamlessly with God?
a. Reading the Bible loudly
b. Praying in the Spirit
c. Worship and praise
d. Fasting for an extended period

2. What is the primary benefit of praying in the Spirit, as described in the devotional?
a. It guarantees financial prosperity
b. It helps you to be judged by no one
c. It recharges your spiritual battery and sets you on fire for God
d. It provides instant answers to every prayer

3. Which biblical book and verse is cited to support the idea that praying in the Holy Ghost helps build up our faith?
a. Isaiah 40:31
b. 1 Corinthians 2:14
c. Jude 1:20
d. 1 Corinthians 2:11

4. According to the devotional, what does praying in the Spirit help you to access?
a. A deeper understanding of financial principles
b. Mysteries in God’s heart
c. The wisdom of the world
d. The mind of man

5. The devotional uses an analogy of a hot stove to illustrate what?
a. How flies are attracted to light
b. How praying in the Spirit keeps darkness away
c. The importance of having a warm heart for God
d. The need for a burning passion for prayer

Prayer Points on "Always Refill, VI"
Father, I thank You for the gift of the Holy Spirit, who reveals the deep things of God and empowers me to pray in the Spirit.

Thank You for this powerful way to connect with You and to recharge my spiritual life. In Jesus’ name.

Lord, I repent of every time I have neglected praying in the Spirit, relying on my own understanding and strength instead of on Your divine help. Forgive me for allowing my spiritual fervency to wane. In Jesus' name.

Father, I pray for a deeper hunger to spend more time praying in the Spirit. Help me to make it a consistent habit, so I can continually be filled with Your power and refreshed in my inner man, in Jesus' name.

Lord, I ask that as I pray in the Spirit, You would ignite me with Your fire. Let every trace of spiritual coldness and lukewarmness be burned away, and let me become unapproachable to the enemy, in Jesus' name.

Father, I pray for a greater sensitivity to Your voice as I pray in the Spirit. Unveil mysteries and give me divine understanding of the things You have freely given me. Lead me to breakthroughs and solutions that are beyond human knowledge, in Jesus’ name.

I pray for Pastor E. A. Adeboye and his family. Lord, continue to empower them with the Holy Spirit. Strengthen their prayer lives and increase their spiritual anointing to lead Your people, in Jesus' name.

My personal prayer point: [Add your specific prayer point here, such as asking for the gift of praying in the Spirit, for a stronger prayer life, or for divine revelation in a specific area of your life.]

Thank You, Heavenly Father, for hearing and answering my prayers. I declare that I will always be spiritually vibrant and on fire for You, as I make it a habit to pray in the Holy Ghost, in Jesus’ name. Amen.

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.

OPEN HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL..

DATE: SATURDAY AUGUST 16TH 2025

THEME: ALWAYS REFILL VI


MEMORISE: But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost. Jude 1:20

READ: 1 Corinthians 2:10-16

1 Corinthians 2:10 But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God.

1 Corinthians 2:11 For what man knoweth the things of a man, save the spirit of man which is in him? even so the things of God knoweth no man, but the Spirit of God.

1 Corinthians 2:12 Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God.

1 Corinthians 2:13 Which things also we speak, not in the words which man's wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth; comparing spiritual things with spiritual.

1 Corinthians 2:14 But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.

1 Corinthians 2:15 But he that is spiritual judgeth all things, yet he himself is judged of no man.

1 Corinthians 2:16 For who hath known the mind of the Lord, that he may instruct him? But we have the mind of Christ.

MESSAGE

Over the past two days, I have discussed God’s word and worship as ways to recharge your spiritual battery.
Today, I will talk about another powerful way you can recharge your spiritual battery: praying in the Spirit.

If you want to talk to a man, you will connect better with him when you speak his language.
The way to connect seamlessly with God is to talk to Him in His language: praying in the Spirit.
I discovered early in ministry that if I spend time with God in secret, He will spend time with me in the open.

If I wait upon Him before any programme, then He will show up!
For example, whenever I’m preparing for the Holy Ghost Service, I make sure that I spend at least three days locked up with Him alone – away from my wife and children.
I would wait on Him, praising Him and seeking His face for the programme ahead because Isaiah 40:31 says, “But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.”

I would spend time recharging my spiritual battery by praying in the Spirit.
After I have spent many hours with Him, day and night, even before I start preaching many times, He begins to work miracles.
Praying in the Spirit charges you up and helps you to remain on fire for God. Flies don’t like hot stoves.

When a stove is cold, you’ll see them playing around it. However, when the stove is turned on, it becomes unapproachable for them.
They won’t come near it because they can’t stand fire. When you pray in the Holy Ghost, you are setting yourself on fire, and anything linked with darkness cannot stay around you.
When you pray in the Spirit, you become energised, and this increases your spiritual fervency and sensitivity.

As you pray in the Holy Ghost, you access mysteries in God’s heart because only the Holy Spirit knows the mysteries of God.
Today’s Bible reading tells us that through the Holy Spirit, we can know the things that have been freely given to us; praying in the Spirit brings us to the understanding of these things.
These mysteries will help you to stay spiritually charged up for God.

Beloved, make a habit of praying in the Spirit, and if you are born again but cannot pray in the Spirit, ask God for the gift today.



ACTION POINT
Spend time praying in the Spirit every day


BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Jeremiah 40-43


AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A ADEBOYE



HYMN 22: SWEET HOUR OF PRAYER

1 Sweet hour of prayer! sweet hour of prayer!
that calls me from a world of care,
and bids me at my Father's throne
make all my wants and wishes known.
In seasons of distress and grief,
my soul has often found relief,
and oft escaped the tempter's snare
by thy return, sweet hour of prayer!

2 Sweet hour of prayer! sweet hour of prayer!
the joys I feel, the bliss I share
of those whose anxious spirits burn
with strong desires for thy return!
With such I hasten to the place
where God my Savior shows his face,
and gladly take my station there,
and wait for thee, sweet hour of prayer!

3 Sweet hour of prayer! sweet hour of prayer!
thy wings shall my petition bear
to him whose truth and faithfulness
engage the waiting soul to bless.
And since he bids me seek his face,
believe his word, and trust his grace,
I'll cast on him my every care,
and wait for thee, sweet hour of prayer!

Here are the correct answers for the questions:

b) They are inspired by the Holy Spirit.

c) Worshippers who worship in spirit and in truth.

b) By checking what they hold in high esteem.

b) He comes and dwells in you.

c) Spending some time worshipping God every day.

Here are five objective questions based on the devotional.

1. According to the devotional, what is a key reason many hymns have stood the test of time, unlike most modern songs?
a) They were written by more famous composers.
b) They are inspired by the Holy Spirit.
c) They are more complex and challenging to sing.
d) They are only sung in formal church services.

2. Based on the reading from John 4:23-24, what kind of worshippers is the Father seeking?
a) Worshippers who sing in a choir.
b) Worshippers who sing and make melody with instruments.
c) Worshippers who worship in spirit and in truth.
d) Worshippers who only sing hymns.

3. What does the devotional suggest is a good way to know what a person truly worships?
a) By observing their prayer life.
b) By checking what they hold in high esteem.
c) By listening to the songs they sing.
d) By their attendance at church services.

4. The devotional explains that when you submit to God through worship, what happens as a result?
a) He grants you all your heart's desires.
b) He comes and dwells in you.
c) He makes you financially prosperous.
d) He protects you from all your enemies.

5. According to the devotional, what is an important 'action point' for the reader?
a) Memorizing a new verse from the Bible.
b) Studying the Bible in one year.
c) Spending some time worshipping God every day.
d) Reading all of the given devotional hymns.

PRAYER POINTS ON "ALWAYS REFILL, V"

Father, I thank You for the message on worship. Thank You for revealing that You seek true worshippers and that You desire for us to worship You in spirit and in truth, in Jesus' name.

Lord, I repent of every time I have allowed my spiritual life to become passive. Forgive me for the times I have relied on others to worship on my behalf and for allowing distractions to take the place of true worship in my life. Create in me a heart that longs to worship You above all else, in Jesus' name.

Father, I pray for a fresh outpouring of the Holy Spirit to fill me with a genuine spirit of worship. Help me to sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, making melody in my heart to You, so that my spiritual battery will always be charged, in Jesus' name.

Lord, I pray for a deeper understanding of what it means to worship You in spirit and in truth. Help me to revere You and place You in the highest position in my life. Let everything I do be an act of submission and surrender to You, in Jesus' name.

I pray for a renewed desire to engage in constant praise and worship. Just as the hymn says, help me to praise You for Your grace, Your faithfulness, and Your mercy, and to make worshipping You a lifestyle, in Jesus' name.

Father, I pray for deliverance from all forms of idolatry. Open my eyes to anything or anyone I have been worshipping in Your place, whether it's my phone, money, or worldly desires. Help me to tear down every idol and to worship You alone, in Jesus' name.

I pray for Pastor E. A. Adeboye and his family. Lord, continue to fill them daily with Your Holy Spirit. Grant them a deeper level of worship and an ever-increasing anointing to lead Your people, in Jesus' name.

My personal prayer point: [ Add your specific prayer point here, such as asking for help to make worship a daily practice, for a deeper reverence for God, or for the removal of distractions that hinder your worship life. ]

Thank You, Heavenly Father, for hearing and answering my prayers. I declare that I will worship You in spirit and in truth, and my life will be a constant testimony of Your power and glory, in Jesus' name. Amen.

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.

OPEN HEAVEN DAILY DEVOTIONAL


DATE: FRIDAY AUGUST 15TH 2024


THEME: ALWAY REFILL V


MEMORISE: O worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness: fear before him, all the earth. Psalm 96:9


READ: John 4:23-24
23 But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him.

24 God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.


MESSAGE
Yesterday, I started a discussion about how important it is for you to recharge your spiritual battery by studying, memorizing, and meditating on the word of God.

Today, I'll discuss worship as another way you can recharge your spiritual battery.

Many people allow the choir to do the worshipping for them in church during services. I thank God for all the spirit-filled choristers around the world who lead powerful praise and worship sessions, but they cannot worship God on your behalf. You must learn to worship God yourself. In Ephesians 5:18-19, Apostle Paul says:
And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit; Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord;
The above Scripture implies that you should sing very often, even in your conversations with other people. Paul specifically says that you should sing hymns because they are
inspired by the Holy Spirit. I thank God for the songs and choruses that we have today, but most of them fade with time. Many hymns, however, have stood the test of time; a lot of them were written hundreds of years ago, but they remain evergreen.

In today's Bible reading, Jesus said that God is a Spirit, and those who worship Him must do so in spirit and in truth because the Father seeks such people to worship Him. When you are a worshipper, the Holy Spirit will seek you out.
Worship means reverencing someone or something. When you worship God, you revere Him; you place Him in the highest position in your life. Everyone on earth is a worshipper; people worship one thing or the other. The way to know what a fellow worships is to check what he or she holds in high esteem. For instance, when people cannot do without checking their phones or scrolling through them, such phones
have become objects of worship. When someone can do anything for money, that fellow is worshipping money.

Worship also means submission. You submit to whomever or whatever you worship. When you worship God, you are submitting and surrendering your heart to Him so that He can fill it with His power and glory. When you submit to God, He comes and dwells in you.

Beloved, make singing praises to God and worshipping Him your lifestyle. When you engage in these spiritual acts constantly, He will fill you with His Spirit and keep your
spiritual battery charged at all times.


ACTION POINT
Spend some time worshipping God for His greatness, faithfulness, and mercy every day.


BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Jeremiah 37-39


AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A ADEBOYE


HYMN 17: PRAISE MY SOUL THE KING OF HEAVEN
1 Praise, my soul, the King of heaven;
to his feet your tribute bring.
Ransomed, healed, restored, forgiven,
evermore his praises sing.
Alleluia, alleluia!
Praise the everlasting King!

2 Praise him for his grace and favor
to his people in distress.
Praise him, still the same as ever,
slow to chide, and swift to bless.
Alleluia, alleluia!
Glorious in his faithfulness!

3 Fatherlike he tends and spares us;
well our feeble frame he knows.
In his hand he gently bears us,
rescues us from all our foes.
Alleluia, alleluia!
Widely yet his mercy flows!

Answers to the quiz

1. B. The Word of God
2. C. Jesus
3. C. The content of your conversations
4. C. Spirit and life
5. D. Him (God)

QUIZ

1. According to the devotional, what is described as a "potent tool for recharging your spiritual battery"?
* A. Fervent prayer
* B. The Word of God
* C. Regular fasting
* D. Worship and praise

2. Which biblical figure is cited in the devotional as an example of overcoming the devil's temptations by quoting Scripture?
* A. Joshua
* B. Moses
* C. Jesus
* D. Paul

3. According to the devotional, what is one way to know if you are truly filled with God's Word?
* A. The strength of your faith
* B. The joy in your heart
* C. The content of your conversations
* D. The level of your spiritual passion

4. The devotional quotes Jesus from John 6:63, stating that His words are what?
* A. Life and power
* B. Truth and light
* C. Spirit and life
* D. Wisdom and knowledge

5. According to the devotional, what will you become more like as you study God's Word more?
* A. Your pastor
* B. The Holy Spirit
* C. Moses
* D. Him (God)

Prayer Points on "Always Refill, IV"

Father, I thank You for the message on the power of Your Word. Thank You for the reminder that Your Word is a potent tool for spiritual refueling and for keeping my passion for You alive. In Jesus' name.

Lord, I repent of every time I have neglected Your Word, relying on digital convenience instead of meditating on it. Forgive me for allowing my spiritual battery to run low. Create in me a fresh hunger and thirst for Your Scriptures, in Jesus' name.

Father, I pray for a renewed addiction to studying, memorizing, and meditating on Your Word. Help me to hide Your Scriptures in my heart so I can stand firm against the temptations of the enemy, just as Jesus did. In Jesus' name.

Lord, I ask that You would fill me with Your Word until it overflows from my heart and my mouth. Let my conversations be a reflection of Your truth and a source of life to those around me. In Jesus' name.

Father, I pray that as I immerse myself in Your Word, You would show me any people, places, or relationships that are draining my spiritual battery. Give me the wisdom and courage to walk away from anything that would weaken my faith. In Jesus' name.

I pray for Pastor E. A. Adeboye and his family. Lord, continue to pour Your Word into them richly. Strengthen their spiritual lives and anointing, and grant them the grace to finish strong, in Jesus' name.

My personal prayer point: [ Add your specific prayer point here, such as asking for help to memorize a particular Bible passage, for a deeper understanding of Scripture, or for the courage to live out God’s Word daily. ]

Thank You, Heavenly Father, for hearing and answering my prayers. I declare that I will be spiritually vibrant and never lose my fervency for You, as I constantly refill myself with Your living Word, in Jesus' name. Amen.

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.

OPEN HEAVEN DAILY DEVOTIONAL


DATE: THURSDAY AUGUST 14TH 2025


THEME: ALWAYS REFILL IV


MEMORISE: Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. Colossians 3:16


READ: Joshua 1:6-9
6 Be strong and of a good courage: for unto this people shalt thou divide for an inheritance the land, which I sware unto their fathers to give them.

7 Only be thou strong and very courageous, that thou mayest observe to do according to all the law, which Moses my servant commanded thee: turn not from it to the right hand or to the left, that thou mayest prosper whithersoever thou goest.

8 This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.

9 Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.


MESSAGE
Over the past three days, I discussed the importance of always getting refilled with the anointing. Today and in the next few days, I will discuss ways by which believers can be refilled.

As God's child, you must ensure that your spiritual fervency and passion for the things of God do not reduce. The word of God is a potent tool for recharging your spiritual battery, and this is why you must spend quality time studying, memorizing, and meditating on the Scriptures daily.

Nowadays, many Christians do not memorize Scriptures because everything is now digital. If someone needs to refer to a Bible passage, the fellow can just search for it through Google and other search engines. Once the fellow types a bit of the verse as a search term, immediately, the passage comes up on the screen. While digitization is good, it is important to meditate on Scriptures and know some of them by heart, as this will prepare you to face anything the enemy brings your way. In Matthew 4:1-11, Jesus overcame the devil's temptations by quoting Scriptures. There were no search engines at that time, and He didn't need them, He knew God's word by heart because He had meditated on them and memorized them. My Father in the Lord wasn't formally educated, yet he knew a lot of Scriptures by heart. If he could memorize the Scriptures, so can you.

In John 6:63, Jesus said that the words He speaks to us are spirit and life. Therefore, the more of His words you take in, the more spirit-filled you will be. God's word is powerful; it is alive and sharper than any two-edged sword (Hebrews 4:12). As you fill yourself with His word, He will show you things, relationships, and places that can quickly drain your spiritual battery and puncture your faith.

One way to know if you are really filled with God's word is to check your conversations. Matthew 12:34 says that it is out of the abundance of the heart that the mouth speaks. If your heart is filled with God's word, your mouth will be filled with His word too. The more you study God's word, the more like Him you will become (2 Corinthians 3:18).

Beloved, become addicted to studying, memorizing and meditating on God's word and you will be spiritually vibrant at all times. I pray that you will never lose your fervency and passion for the things of God, in Jesus' name.



REFLECTION
How often do you study, memorize, and meditate on God's word?


BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Jeremiah 33-36


AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A ADEBOYE

HYMN 3: ANCIENT WORD
1 Holy words long preserved
for our walk in this world,
They resound with God's own heart
Oh, let the Ancient words impart.

CHORUS
Ancient words ever true
Changing me, and changing you.
We have come with open hearts
Oh let the ancient words impart.

2 Words of Life, words of Hope
Give us strength, help us cope
In this world, where e'er we roam
Ancient words will guide us Home.

3 Holy words of our Faith
Handed down to this age.
Came to us through sacrifice
Oh heed the faithful words of Christ.

4 Holy words long preserved
For our walk in this world.
They resound with God's own heart
Oh let the ancient words impart.

Answers to the Quiz

1. According to the devotional, what is one major reason a person may need a fresh infilling of the anointing, besides exhaustion?
* Correct Answer: b) When the flesh rises above their spirit. The devotional's main theme is that when the flesh takes over (e.g., anger, pride), it can hinder the anointing.

2. Which action did Elisha take to get refilled with the anointing after getting angry with the kings?
* Correct Answer: b) He called for a minstrel to play worship music. The text states that Elisha had to call a minstrel to play so that God could descend and refill him.

3. What specific character trait of Peter does the devotional highlight as a reason for his fall and denial of Jesus?
* Correct Answer: b) His overconfidence. The message explicitly uses Peter's story as an example of overconfidence leading to a fall, stating he felt too confident to deny Jesus.

4. The devotional quotes a Bible verse warning that "Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall." This is used to explain the danger of:
* Correct Answer: c) Overconfidence in one's abilities. The devotional links this proverb directly to the danger of feeling overly confident and attributing achievements to one's own efforts.

5. What is the recommended action from the devotional's Key Point when your flesh rises above your spirit?
* Correct Answer: c) Run to God for a fresh infilling of the anointing. This is the exact "KEY POINT" provided at the end of the devotional.

Quiz on 'Always Refill, III'

1. According to the devotional, what is one major reason a person may need a fresh infilling of the anointing, besides exhaustion?
a) When they have performed a great miracle.
b) When the flesh rises above their spirit.
c) When they have not been praying enough.
d) When they have committed a major sin.

2. Which action did Elisha take to get refilled with the anointing after getting angry with the kings?
a) He went into the wilderness to fast and pray.
b) He called for a minstrel to play worship music.
c) He asked for a servant to pour water on his hands.
d) He rebuked the kings for their lack of faith.

3. What specific character trait of Peter does the devotional highlight as a reason for his fall and denial of Jesus?
a) His impatience.
b) His overconfidence.
c) His fear of the crowd.
d) His lack of understanding.

4. The devotional quotes a Bible verse warning that "Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall." This is used to explain the danger of:
a) Neglecting spiritual gifts.
b) Being too humble.
c) Overconfidence in one's abilities.
d) Not sharing the gospel.

5. What is the recommended action from the devotional's Key Point when your flesh rises above your spirit?
a) Fast for three days and three nights.
b) Immediately go and confess to a fellow believer.
c) Run to God for a fresh infilling of the anointing.
d) Take a break from ministry for a few months.

PRAYER POINTS ON "ALWAYS REFILL, III"

Father, I thank You for the message on walking in the Spirit and the danger of the flesh. Thank You for Your promise that if I walk in the Spirit, I will not fulfill the lust of the flesh, in Jesus' name.

Lord, I repent of every time I have allowed my flesh to rise above my spirit. Forgive me for moments of anger, pride, and overconfidence that have hindered Your anointing in my life. Create in me a clean heart and a right spirit that is always yielded to You, in Jesus' name.

Father, I pray for a fresh infilling of Your Holy Spirit today. When the flesh tries to rise, fill me anew with Your power and presence, so that my spirit will always be in control. I ask that You would fill me until I am overflowing with the Spirit, in Jesus' name.

Lord, I pray for a discerning spirit. Help me to recognize the early signs of pride and overconfidence, and give me the humility to retreat and retrace my steps before I fall. Let me never lean on my own understanding or abilities, but on Your strength alone, in Jesus' name.

I pray for a renewed desire for worship and praise. Just as Elisha called for a minstrel to create an atmosphere for Your presence, help me to retreat into a place of worship whenever my flesh rises, so that I can be refilled with Your anointing, in Jesus' name.

Father, I pray for Your mercy and restoration. In any area where I have fallen short due to the weakness of my flesh, I ask that You would graciously restore me. Recommission me into Your service and grant me the grace to finish strong, just as You did for Peter, in Jesus' name.

I pray for Pastor E. A. Adeboye and his family. Lord, continue to fill them daily with Your Holy Spirit. Protect them from all distractions and grant them the grace to finish strong, with an ever-increasing anointing, in Jesus' name.

My personal prayer point: [ Add your specific prayer point here, such as asking for help to overcome a particular weakness of the flesh, for a fresh outpouring of the Holy Spirit, or for a deeper worship life. ]

Thank You, Heavenly Father, for hearing and answering my prayers. I declare that I will walk in the Spirit and not fulfill the lust of the flesh, and that my life will be a constant testimony of Your power, in Jesus’ name. Amen.

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.

OPEN HEAVEN DAILY DEVOTIONAL


DATE: WEDNESDAY AUGUST 13TH 2025


THEME: ALWAYS REFILL III


MEMORISE: This I say then, walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh.
Galatians 5:16


READ: Galatians 5:13-25

13 For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another.

14 For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this; Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.

15 But if ye bite and devour one another, take heed that ye be not consumed one of another.

16 This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh.

17 For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye would.

18 But if ye be led of the Spirit, ye are not under the law.

19 Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness,

20 Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies,
21 Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God.

22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,

23 Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.

24 And they that are Christ's have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts.

25 If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit.


MESSAGE

I will continue this series by discussing one more reason it is very important to get refilled with the anointing.

Sometimes, the reason you need to get refilled is not that you are exhausted or the anointing has been depleted after a period of intense spiritual activity but that your flesh rose above your spirit for a moment. When you are angry, for instance, you may not hear God speak because your flesh has risen above your spirit. In such a period, you can cause some harm, as Elisha did in 2 Kings 2:23-24. Therefore, if you have been well-trained by God, the anointing will likely be dormant for that season to avoid causing a problem that you will later regret.


In 2 Kings 3:11-1 6, some kings came to meet Elisha, and he Got angry with one of them. Afterwards, when he needed to Prophesy, he had to call a minstrel to play so there could be A refilling. Before long, the man of God could say, Thus Saith the Lord” again. I have observed that whenever the Flesh rises above the spirit, there will be a need to retreat into an atmosphere of worship. In that atmosphere, as the Lord
Descends on you, He will refill you again.

Another major route through which the flesh rises above the Spirit in many ministers is in the area of overconfidence. Despite Jesus’ warning that he would deny Him, Peter felt so confident in himself that instead of praying for spiritual strength to avoid that, he told Jesus that he could never do such a thing, and he eventually denied Him (Matthew 26:69-75). Whenever you start feeling overly confident in your abilities and attributing what you have achieved to your hard work and sacrifices, the enemy is setting you up
for a great fall, and you need to retreat and retrace your steps.

Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty Spirit before a fall. Proverbs 16:18

Beloved, whenever your flesh rises above your spirit, run to God and ask for mercy, and He will graciously restore you. After Jesus’ resurrection, He went to Peter’s old place of work to refill him. He prepared a meal, fed him, and recommissioned him into the ministry (John 21:1-17). When your flesh rises above your spirit, go on a retreat and receive a fresh infilling of the anointing so that you can overcome the weaknesses of the flesh and fulfil God’s purpose for your life.


KEY POINT
Whenever your flesh rises above your spirit, run to God for a fresh infilling of the anointing.


BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Jeremiah 31-32


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.

Answers to the Quiz

1. According to the devotional, which biblical figure, after an intense spiritual exercise, was told by God to rest and eat before continuing his journey?
* Correct Answer: b) Elijah. The devotional explicitly mentions Elijah's story after fleeing from Jezebel, where God provided him with food and rest.

2. What was Jesus's consistent practice after performing many miracles, as highlighted in the devotional?
* Correct Answer: c) He would retreat to solitary places to refill. The message notes that Jesus consistently took time out to retreat and refill, which enabled Him to perform great works.

3. The devotional compares using your spiritual battery continuously without rest to:
* Correct Answer: b) A battery in a torch light that is used continuously. The author uses the analogy of a torch light battery to illustrate that continuous use without rest shortens its life.

4. According to the devotional, what does the author recommend doing to avoid burning out and to ensure the work of God continues?
* Correct Answer: c) Train others to join you in the work. The devotional advises readers not to think they are indispensable and to find and train others to help with the work.

5. What is the key point of the devotional, as summarized in the message?
* Correct Answer: d) Ensure that you rest regularly so you can always be refilled. This is the exact "KEY POINT" stated at the end of the devotional.

Quiz on 'Always Refill, II'

1. According to the devotional, which biblical figure, after an intense spiritual exercise, was told by God to rest and eat before continuing his journey?
a) Moses
b) Elijah
c) David
d) Peter

2. What was Jesus's consistent practice after performing many miracles, as highlighted in the devotional?
a) He would preach to a larger crowd.
b) He would return to the synagogue.
c) He would retreat to solitary places to refill.
d) He would gather more disciples.

3. The devotional compares using your spiritual battery continuously without rest to:
a) A car that is driven without refueling.
b) A battery in a torch light that is used continuously.
c) A well that has run dry.
d) A bucket with a hole in it.

4. According to the devotional, what does the author recommend doing to avoid burning out and to ensure the work of God continues?
a) Work harder to prove your indispensability.
b) Pray more intensely to receive a new anointing.
c) Train others to join you in the work.
d) Take a vow of silence until you are refilled.

5. What is the key point of the devotional, as summarized in the message?
a) You must preach the gospel everywhere you go.
b) You should only work for God when you feel strong.
c) You must always be ready to run from trials.
d) Ensure that you rest regularly so you can always be refilled.

PRAYER POINTS ON "ALWAYS REFILL, II"

Father, I thank You for the message on the importance of rest and spiritual refilling. Thank You for Your wisdom and for the example of Jesus and the disciples, who knew the value of taking time to be refreshed by You, in Jesus' name.

Lord, I repent of every time I have pushed myself to the point of exhaustion, relying on my own strength and thinking I am indispensable. Forgive me for neglecting rest and for not making time to get refilled. I ask You to help me to be more disciplined in this area, in Jesus’ name.

Father, I pray for the wisdom to know when I am weary and the courage to take a break. Help me to recognize the signs of spiritual and physical exhaustion before I reach a breaking point. Give me a spirit that is sensitive to Your guidance to rest, in Jesus’ name.

I pray for a fresh refilling of Your Holy Spirit today. Just as You fed Elijah and gave him strength for his journey, I ask that You would refresh and renew me. Fill me with Your power and anointing so that I can continue to do Your work without becoming weary, in Jesus’ name.

Lord, I pray for a renewed spiritual vision. Help me to see that true strength comes not from continuous labor but from regular refilling. Give me the grace to see that resting in You is an act of faith and obedience, not a sign of weakness, in Jesus’ name.

I pray for a spirit of humility. Help me to be so filled with Your Spirit that I am no longer in control of my own life. Let me be led by the Holy Spirit to rest when I need to, and to also raise up others to help in the work, so I do not burn out, in Jesus’ name.

Father, I pray for a deeper hunger and thirst for Your presence. Just as a battery needs to be recharged to work, I pray for a continuous desire for Your refilling.

Fill me, Lord, until I want more of You, and as I receive more, let my life be a testimony of Your sustaining power, in Jesus’ name.

I pray for Pastor E. A. Adeboye and his family. Lord, continue to fill them daily with Your Holy Spirit. Protect them from all distractions and grant them the grace to finish strong, with an ever-increasing anointing, in Jesus’ name.

My personal prayer point: [ Add your specific prayer point here, such as asking for divine rest, wisdom to delegate tasks, or the ability to create margin in your life for spiritual refilling. ]

Thank You, Heavenly Father, for hearing and answering my prayers. I declare that my life will be a constant testimony of Your sustaining power, and that I will walk in complete obedience to You, in Jesus’ name. Amen.

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.

OPEN HEAVEN DAILY DEVOTIONAL


DATE: TUESDAY AUGUST 12TH 2025


THEME: ALWAYS REFILL II


MEMORISE: And he said unto them, Come ye yourselves apart into a desert place, and rest a while: for there were many coming and going, and they had no leisure so much as to eat. Mark 6:31


READ: Luke 9:1-10

1 Then he called his twelve disciples together, and gave them power and authority over all devils, and to cure diseases.

2 And he sent them to preach the kingdom of God, and to heal the sick.

3 And he said unto them, Take nothing for your journey, neither staves, nor scrip, neither bread, neither money; neither have two coats apiece.

4 And whatsoever house ye enter into, there abide, and thence depart.

5 And whosoever will not receive you, when ye go out of that city, shake off the very dust from your feet for a testimony against them.

6 And they departed, and went through the towns, preaching the gospel, and healing every where.

7 Now Herod the tetrarch heard of all that was done by him: and he was perplexed, because that it was said of some, that John was risen from the dead;

8 And of some, that Elias had appeared; and of others, that one of the old prophets was risen again.

9 And Herod said, John have I beheaded: but who is this, of whom I hear such things? And he desired to see him.

10 And the apostles, when they were returned, told him all that they had done. And he took them and went aside privately into a desert place belonging to the city called Bethsaida.


MESSAGE

Yesterday, I started a discussion about the importance of getting refilled with the anointing after moments of intense spiritual exercise. Another time you need to get a refill is when you are exhausted. In 1 Kings 19:5-8, when Elijah was tired, having been on the run from Jezebel, he told God to kill him. God said, "No, I don't bury my wounded; I feed them. When they are weary, I refill them." He gave him food to eat, and Elijah ate and fell asleep again. Interestingly, the man who said, 'kill me' didn't say I’m not eating.' God woke him the second time and gave him a second ration. Clearly, what he needed was rest and food to continue the journey. After eating, Elijah went in the strength of that food for forty days and nights. When you refill, you have the capacity and strength to go farther in God.


In today's Bible reading, after the disciples returned from the missionary journey that Jesus sent them on, they gave Him great news about all the things the anointing did. Then, Jesus took them aside to a private place so they could rest. When virtue leaves a fellow, it has an impact on the body; if that fellow does not rest, he or she may become too weak to do more. Jesus knew this, so after performing many miracles, He would retreat to solitary places to refill, as I mentioned yesterday. He could consistently do great works because He always took time out to refill. He said that His followers would do greater works than He did (John 14:12), and this means they must also refill constantly as He did.

If you load a battery into a torch light and use it for one hour, you should allow it to rest for another hour so that it will last much longer, rather than using it continuously. Similarly, if you always take out time to rest appropriately, you will be able to do much more for God.

Beloved do not think you are indispensable such that you keep using your spiritual battery even when you know that you are exhausted. You might discover the hard way, like Elijah, that there are others who can easily take your place (| Kings 19:15-16). Find those people now and train them so that they can join you in doing some of the work. Don't always wait until you are exhausted to get refilled, and if you are already exhausted, take a retreat now to get refilled.


KEY POINT
Ensure that you rest regularly so you can always refill.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Jeremiah 28-30


AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A ADEBOYE


HYMN 19: ROCK OF AGES CLEFT FOR ME
1 Rock of Ages, cleft for me,
Let me hide myself in Thee;
Let the water and the blood,
From Thy riven side which flowed,
Be of sin the double cure,
Save me from its guilt and power.

2 Not the labor of my hands
Can fulfill Thy law’s demands;
Could my zeal no respite know,
Could my tears forever flow,
All could never sin erase,
Thou must save, and save by grace.

3 Nothing in my hands I bring,
Simply to Thy cross I cling;
Naked, come to Thee for dress,
Helpless, look to Thee for grace:
Foul, I to the fountain fly,
Wash me, Savior, or I die.

4 While I draw this fleeting breath,
When mine eyes shall close in death,
When I soar to worlds unknown,
See Thee on Thy judgment throne,
Rock of Ages, cleft for me,
Let me hide myself in Thee.

Here are the correct answers to the quiz:

b) He became fearful and his spiritual anointing had been depleted.
Rationale: The devotional states that "because the anointing upon Him was now depleted, he couldn't stand to face her, so he fled."

b) They begin to feast and stop seeking God's presence, leading to a depleted anointing.
Rationale: The message explains that pastors often "begin to feast and do not allow God to refill them with His anointing" after a program is over.

c) He retreated into a solitary place to pray after a major ministration.
Rationale: The devotional explicitly points to Jesus' practice in Mark 1:34-35, where "He retreated into a solitary place to pray," as our "perfect model."

b) After a period of high spiritual activity or a victory.
Rationale: The key point of the devotional is, "After every victory, retreat into God's presence for a refill." The message also says, "Have you just had a great victory? It is not time to let your guard down; it is time to return to the secret place to recharge and refill."

c) It is depleted and less effective.
Rationale: The devotional notes that "people discover that it is not the same fellow who ministered the previous Sunday that is ministering because the anointing had been depleted and had not been refilled."

Quiz: Always Refill

According to the devotional, what was the primary reason Elijah fled from Jezebel after his great victory on Mount Carmel?
a) He was disobedient to God's instructions.
b) He became fearful and his spiritual anointing had been depleted.
c) He wanted to go to Beer-sheba for rest and relaxation.
d) He was commanded by God to retreat into the wilderness.

What common mistake does the devotional highlight that many pastors make after a major program?
a) They become proud of their accomplishments.
b) They begin to feast and stop seeking God's presence, leading to a depleted anointing.
c) They immediately begin planning the next program without rest.
d) They minister to people without fasting and praying beforehand.

According to the message, what is the "perfect model" that Jesus Christ provides for believers regarding spiritual refilling?
a) He was a powerful preacher who never grew tired.
b) He always had His disciples with Him to support and pray for Him.
c) He retreated into a solitary place to pray after a major ministration.
d) He performed miracles to demonstrate His power.

The devotional uses the analogy of "recharging your spiritual batteries." When does it say is the most important time to do this?
a) Before starting a new project or program.
b) After a period of high spiritual activity or a victory.
c) When you feel like you are about to fall into temptation.
d) Only when you are faced with a major problem.

According to the devotional, what is the state of the anointing upon a minister who does not refill after a program?
a) It remains the same, as long as they are a pastor.
b) It becomes even stronger due to the recent spiritual activity.
c) It is depleted and less effective.
d) It is replaced by a different kind of anointing.

PRAYER POINTS ON "ALWAYS REFILL"

Heavenly Father, I thank You for the message on the importance of constantly refilling with Your anointing. Thank You for the example of Elijah and for reminding me that even after a great victory, I must remain vigilant.

Lord, open my eyes to see the importance of a constant connection with You. Help me to be sensitive to the times when my spiritual strength is low and when I need to retreat and refill. I pray that I will not become complacent after a victory, in Jesus’ name.

Father, I pray for a fresh and constant refilling of Your anointing in my life. Just as Jesus retreated to pray after ministering to the multitudes, I pray for the discipline to seek Your presence after every spiritual exertion.

I declare that my spiritual battery will not run dry. I receive the grace to constantly be filled with Your power, so I can stand against every attack of the enemy and fulfill Your purpose for my life, in Jesus’ name.

Lord, I pray against every spirit of exhaustion, fear, and discouragement that can set in after a period of intense spiritual activity. I bind and cast out the spirit of Jezebel that tries to intimidate me after a victory.

I receive the strength to confront every challenge with the anointing that You provide. I declare that I will not flee from the enemy, but I will stand firm in Your power and authority, in Jesus' name.

Father, help me to make fasting, prayer, and studying Your Word a lifestyle, not just something I do for special programs or events. Instill in me a deep hunger for Your presence that goes beyond specific spiritual activities.

I pray for a renewed discipline to seek You daily in my secret place. May my life be a continuous stream of Your presence, always being filled and never running on empty, in Jesus' name.

Lord, I pray for all Your servants, especially for my spiritual leaders like Pastor E. A. Adeboye. I ask that You would constantly refill them with Your anointing after every ministration and every program.

Protect spiritual leaders from burnout and the subtle attacks of the enemy. Grant them the grace to model a life of constant refilling and spiritual vigilance, so they can continue to be relevant and powerful vessels in Your kingdom, in Jesus' name.

[Add your specific prayer point here, such as asking for the discipline to spend more time in prayer after a major accomplishment, or for a fresh anointing to handle a new challenge in your life.]

Thank You, Heavenly Father, for hearing and answering my prayers. I declare that I will be a vessel that is always full of Your Spirit, ready for Your use at all times, in Jesus' name. Amen.

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.

OPEN HEAVEN DAILY DEVOTIONAL


DATE: MONDAY AUGUST 11TH 2025


THEME: ALWAYS REFILL


MEMORISE: Watch ye and pray, lest ye enter into temptation. The spirit truly is ready, but the flesh is weak. Mark 14:38


READ: 1 Kings 19:1-4

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

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.


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.

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.


MESSAGE

In today's Bible reading, after Elijah had called down fire on Mount Carmel, lots of virtue had gone out of him, and he needed to refill. He had just won a victory, and a revival had started, but he got down from the mountain to discover that Jezebel was as unrepentant as before. However, because the anointing upon Him was now depleted, he couldn't stand to face her, so he fled.

Sometimes, people do mighty things with the anointing, thinking that is all, but not long after they are done, they discover that more things that need the anointing are waiting. A fellow can raise the dead in church, and people will rejoice; however, when that fellow gets home, there may be another problem waiting to be solved with the anointing. This is why it is important to recharge your spiritual batteries as soon as possible every time you use the anointing.

Many pastors host programmes, and when hosting the programmes, they fast and pray. However, the moment the programme is over, they begin to feast and do not allow God to refill them with His anointing. By the following Sunday, people discover that it is not the same fellow who ministered the previous Sunday that is ministering because the anointing had been depleted and had not been refilled. Fasting and all other ways to become filled with the anointing are not to end when programmes end; they are to be a lifestyle. After periods of high spiritual activity where a lot of the anointing is used up, it is important to be refilled to at least the level that you were
before, if not even higher.

Beloved, you must remain vigilant and sensitive at all times because you have an enemy who never takes a break. He always goes around like a roaring lion, seeking whom to devour (1 Peter 5:. Have you just had a great victory? It is not time to let your guard down; it is time to return to the secret place to recharge and refill. It is time to guard your heart with all diligence so you can remain fit and relevant for God's next agenda. The Bible recorded many instances where Jesus retreated to refill. For example, after a major ministration in Mark 1:34, the next verse says that He retreated into a solitary place to pray. He's our perfect model, and we must do the same to remain relevant in God's kingdom.


KEY POINT
After every victory, retreat into God's presence for a refill.


BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Jeremiah 25-27


AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A ADEBOYE




HYMN 8: I NEED THEE EVERY HOUR
1 I need Thee ev'ry hour,
Most gracious Lord;
No tender voice like Thine
Can peace afford.

Refrain:
I need Thee, oh, I need Thee;
Ev'ry hour I need Thee;
Oh, bless me now, my Savior,
I come to Thee.

2 I need Thee ev'ry hour,
Stay Thou nearby;
Temptations lose their pow’r
When Thou art nigh.

3 I need Thee ev'ry hour,
In joy or pain;
Come quickly and abide,
Or life is vain.

4 I need Thee ev'ry hour,
Teach me Thy will;
And Thy rich promises
In me fulfill.

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.

OPEN HEAVEN DAILY DEVOTIONAL


DATE: SUNDAY AUGUST 10TH 2025


THEME: DON'T ALLOW DISCOURAGEMENT


MEMORISE: And David was greatly distressed; for the people spake of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, every man for his sons and for his daughters: but David encouraged himself in the LORD his God. 1 Samuel 30:6


READ: Numbers 11:4-17

4 And the mixt multitude that was among them fell a lusting: and the children of Israel also wept again, and said, Who shall give us flesh to eat?

5 We remember the fish, which we did eat in Egypt freely; the cucumbers, and the melons, and the leeks, and the onions, and the garlick:

6 But now our soul is dried away: there is nothing at all, beside this manna, before our eyes.

7 And the manna was as coriander seed, and the colour thereof as the colour of bdellium.

8 And the people went about, and gathered it, and ground it in mills, or beat it in a mortar, and baked it in pans, and made cakes of it: and the taste of it was as the taste of fresh oil.

9 And when the dew fell upon the camp in the night, the manna fell upon it.

10 Then Moses heard the people weep throughout their families, every man in the door of his tent: and the anger of the LORD was kindled greatly; Moses also was displeased.

11 And Moses said unto the LORD, Wherefore hast thou afflicted thy servant? and wherefore have I not found favour in thy sight, that thou layest the burden of all this people upon me?

12 Have I conceived all this people? have I begotten them, that thou shouldest say unto me, Carry them in thy bosom, as a nursing father beareth the sucking child, unto the land which thou swarest unto their fathers?

13 Whence should I have flesh to give unto all this people? for they weep unto me, saying, Give us flesh, that we may eat.

14 I am not able to bear all this people alone, because it is too heavy for me.

15 And if thou deal thus with me, kill me, I pray thee, out of hand, if I have found favour in thy sight; and let me not see my wretchedness.

16 And the LORD said unto Moses, Gather unto me seventy men of the elders of Israel, whom thou knowest to be the elders of the people, and officers over them; and bring them unto the tabernacle of the congregation, that they may stand there with thee.

17 And I will come down and talk with thee there: and I will take of the spirit which is upon thee, and will put it upon them; and they shall bear the burden of the people with thee, that thou bear it not thyself alone.


MESSAGE

In today's Bible reading, the Israelites were murmuring and weeping, saying, "We want meat; we are tired of eating manna." They had been murmuring consistently for 40 years, and Moses had been coping, but this time around, he told God, "I didn't give birth to these people. Why are You asking me to carry their burden? Kill me because I'm tired of all this." God replied, "Since you say the burden is too much, get me 70 men, and I'll take of the spirit on you and put it on them."

When you think about the fact that the anointing upon Moses was divided by 70, you'll realize that the new Moses was less anointed than the previous one. Because of this, not long after that, in Numbers 20:7-12, the man God Himself described as the meekest man on the earth (Numbers 12:3) erupted in anger. The anointing that had allowed him to cope for 40 years had been depleted due to his words during a time of discouragement.

Discouragement can make people say things that would limit them in life and negatively impact their destiny. Elijah also allowed his words in a time of discouragement to put an abrupt end to his ministry. After calling down fire on Mount Carmel, Jezebel threatened him, and he fled. He became so discouraged as he ran away that he asked God to kill him.

Thankfully, God didn't fulfil his wish; instead, He sent an angel to feed him (1 Kings 19:1-. Afterwards, however, He gave him his last assignment to anoint Jehu, Hazael, and Elisha, his replacement (1 Kings 19:15-16). His ministry ended when he allowed discouragement to make him say the wrong things. John the Baptist also got so discouraged that he began to doubt everything he had earlier declared. He had declared concerning Jesus, "Behold the lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world" 0ohn 1:29). Yet, he was the same person who sent his disciples to ask Jesus, "Are you the One to come or should we look for another?" (Luke 7:19-20). Not long after that, he was beheaded (Luke 9:7-9).

Beloved, while you cannot stop discouraging circumstances from happening, you can choose how to respond to them. Like David, you can encourage yourself in the Lord, as seen in today's memory verse. God is able to keep you from falling lude 1:24). He is also able to give you a mighty turnaround, but you must put your trust in Him. He is more than able to see you through any discouraging circumstances that may come your way.


KEY POINT
Do not allow discouragement to make you say wrong things.


BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Jeremiah 22-24


AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A ADEBOYE


HYMN 11: STANDING ON THE PROMISES OF GOD
1 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.

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.

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.

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.