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Prayer Points on "WHEN HE IS IN THE BOAT I"

1. Father, I thank You for the assurance that You are always with me in the boat of my life. Thank You for the promise that You will never leave me nor forsake me, in Jesus' name.

2. Lord, I ask for mercy for every time I have allowed fear to overcome me in the midst of life's storms, forgetting that You are in my boat, in Jesus' name.

3. Father, I invite You to be the Captain of every boat in my life—my family boat, my career boat, my ministry boat, and my destiny boat. Let Your presence go with me, and carry me not up hence without You, in Jesus' name.

4. Lord, just as You rebuked the wind and the sea at the word of Jesus, speak peace to every storm raging in my life—storm of sickness, financial storm, marital storm, and spiritual storm. Let there be a great calm, in Jesus' name.

5. Father, increase my faith so that I will not be fearful when challenges arise. Help me to remember that the One who controls the wind and the waves is with me, and I will not perish, in Jesus' name.

6. Lord, I pray for everyone who feels like their boat is sinking under the weight of problems. Let them experience Your presence in a fresh way, and let their testimony be that they arrived safely at their destination, in Jesus' name.

7. Father, deliver me from the spirit of panic and doubt. When I wake You with my cries, let me not question Your care for me. I trust that You are fully aware of my situation and will act at the perfect time, in Jesus' name.

8. Lord, I commit every journey I undertake—by land, sea, or air—into Your hands. Let no storm, accident, or disaster befall me, for You are in my boat, in Jesus' name.

9. Father, for those who have not yet surrendered their lives to You, let them invite You into their boat today. Let them acknowledge You as the Controller of their lives, and walk with them every step of the way, in Jesus' name.

10. My personal prayer point: (Mention specific storms or challenges you are currently facing, and declare that because Jesus is in your boat, you will overcome).

11. Thank You, Father, for the promise that when Jesus is in my boat, I will overcome every storm. I rest in Your peace and trust Your power, in Jesus' mighty 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 APRIL 28TH 2026


THEME: WHEN HE IS IN THE BOAT I


MEMORISE: And he said unto him, If thy presence go not with me, carry us not up hence. Exodus 33:15


READ: Mark 4:35-41
35 And the same day, when the even was come, he saith unto them, Let us pass over unto the other side.

36 And when they had sent away the multitude, they took him even as he was in the ship. And there were also with him other little ships.

37 And there arose a great storm of wind, and the waves beat into the ship, so that it was now full.

38 And he was in the hinder part of the ship, asleep on a pillow: and they awake him, and say unto him, Master, carest thou not that we perish?

39 And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.

40 And he said unto them, Why are ye so fearful? how is it that ye have no faith?

41 And they feared exceedingly, and said one to another, What manner of man is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?


MESSAGE
Years ago, I travelled to Abonnema in Rivers State, Nigeria, to hold a crusade. At that time, the only way one could get to Abonnema from Port Harcourt, the state capital, was by sea. Shortly before the crusade, we heard that a boat capsized on that sea and many people lost their lives. That news, however, did not deter me, as I had made up my mind to go for the crusade. I called a meeting with the workers at the RCCG National Headquarters in Ebute-Meta and asked for volunteers to accompany me. One of the workers raised his hand and asked me, "Sir, can I be in your boat?" I told him that he could. Then he responded, "That will be good." I asked him why he said so, and he replied that he knew that whatever boat I travelled in would not sink. He had so much confidence in a mere mortal like me because he knew that God is with me.

In today's Bible reading, the disciples were travelling in a ship with Jesus. After a while, a terrible storm arose, but to their surprise, He remained fast asleep. In fear, they woke Him up, and He stilled the storm. After that, they arrived at their destination safely. This is a testament to the fact that it is a great blessing to have Jesus in the boat of your life!

Beloved, if you are a child of God, Jesus is in your boat as you journey through the waters of life. I know this because He said in Matthew 28:20 that He will be with you at all times. This is why, in the midst of life's challenges, you must trust the One who is in the boat of your life because He alone has the power to make you victorious. If God is in the boat of your life, no weapon that is fashioned against you will prosper. If you involve Him in every step you take, you can rest assured that all your endeavors will turn out fine. If you have not yet given your life to Christ, surrender completely to Him today and acknowledge Him as the Controller of your life. When you do this, He will not only begin to direct your ways, but He will also walk with you every step of the way as you journey through life.


KEY POINT
When Jesus is in your boat, you will overcome every storm.


BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: 1 Chronicles 1-2


AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A ADEBOYE


HYMN 29: WHEN PEACE LIKE A RIVER ATTENDETH
1 When peace like a river attended my way
When sorrows like sea billows roll
Whatever my lot, Thou has taught me to say
It is well, it is well, with my soul

Refrain:
It is well (it is well)
With my soul (with my soul)
It is well, it is well with my soul

2 My sin, oh, the bliss of this glorious thought
My sin, not in part but the whole
Is nailed to the cross and I bear it no more
Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, oh, my soul

3 And Lord haste the day when my faith shall be sight
The clouds be rolled back as a scroll
The trumpet shall sound and the Lord shall descend
Even so, it is well with my soul

Correct Answers

1. B. He shall lift them up.
2. B. He hears the desire of the humble, prepares their heart, and causes His ear to hear.
3. B. His pride, because he expected special treatment based on his social and financial status.
4. B. He resists the proud but gives grace to the humble.
5. B. Pride.

Objective Questions

1. According to James 4:10, what is the promise for those who humble themselves in the sight of the Lord?
A. He shall give them wealth and riches.
B. He shall lift them up.
C. He shall give them long life.
D. He shall answer their prayers immediately.

2. In Psalm 10:17-18, what does the Lord do for the humble?
A. He gives them power over their enemies.
B. He hears the desire of the humble, prepares their heart, and causes His ear to hear.
C. He makes them rulers over nations.
D. He gives them health and prosperity.

3. What nearly caused Naaman to lose his miracle of healing in 2 Kings 5:11-12?
A. His lack of faith in God.
B. His pride, because he expected special treatment based on his social and financial status.
C. His unwillingness to travel to Israel.
D. His refusal to pay Elisha for the healing.

4. According to James 4:6, how does God relate to the proud and the humble?
A. He gives grace to the proud and resists the humble.
B. He resists the proud but gives grace to the humble.
C. He ignores both the proud and the humble.
D. He blesses the proud and curses the humble.

5. What does the devotional identify as a major hindrance to attracting God's help?
A. Lack of financial resources.
B. Pride.
C. Not attending church regularly.
D. Having too many responsibilities.

Prayer Points on "ATTRACTING GOD'S HELP III"

1. Father, I thank You for being the God who hears the desires of the humble and lifts them up. Thank You for Your promise to resist the proud but give grace to the humble, in Jesus' name.

2. Lord, I ask for mercy for every time I have approached You with pride, considered my achievements or status before You, or failed to humble myself in Your presence, in Jesus' name.

3. Father, I humble myself before You today. I surrender my life completely to You as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable. Take total control of my thoughts, words, actions, and decisions, in Jesus' name.

4. Lord, deliver me from the spirit of pride that nearly cost Naaman his miracle. Help me to obey Your word and Your servants without arrogance or entitlement, no matter how simple or humbling the instruction may seem, in Jesus' name.

5. Father, I receive the grace to see myself as a mere work of Your creation, like David. Let me never argue with You or question Your ways. Help me to walk in total submission to Your will, in Jesus' name.

6. Lord, according to James 4:6, You give grace to the humble. I ask for Your grace to be multiplied in my life—grace to overcome sin, grace to serve, grace to endure, and grace to receive Your help, in Jesus' name.

7. Father, I renounce every form of pride that has hindered Your help in my life—pride of education, wealth, position, or achievement. Let me approach Your throne with humility, knowing that without You I am nothing, in Jesus' name.

8. Lord, prepare my heart, as promised in Psalm 10:17, so that I may be a vessel ready to receive Your help and direction. Remove every stone of stubbornness and replace it with a heart of flesh that yields to You, in Jesus' name.

9. Father, I pray for everyone reading this who has been denied Your help because of pride. Let them humble themselves before You today, and let Your lifting and help manifest in their lives, in Jesus' name.

10. My personal prayer point: (Mention specific areas where you need God's help, and commit to approaching Him with total humility and surrender).

11. Thank You, Father, for the assurance that when I humble myself, You will lift me up. I receive Your help today beyond my wildest imagination, in Jesus' mighty 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 APRIL 27TH 2026


THEME: ATTRACTING GOD'S HELP III


MEMORISE: Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up. James 4:10


READ: Psalms 10:17-18
17 LORD, thou hast heard the desire of the humble: thou wilt prepare their heart, thou wilt cause thine ear to hear:

18 To judge the fatherless and the oppressed, that the man of the earth may no more oppress.


MESSAGE
Today, I will conclude the teaching I started two days ago by discussing humility as another way of attracting God's help. Today's Bible reading makes us understand that God listens to the desires of the humble and delivers them from every form of oppression. This means that if you want God to arise for your help in any area of your life, you must be in a state of total surrender to Him. Romans 12:1 says, "1 beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. "When you present your body as a living sacrifice to God, it means that you have surrendered completely to Him, and He now has total control over your life.

In 2 Kings 5:11-12, Naaman was about to lose his miracle because of pride. He felt that a man of his social and financial status should be treated in a special way. If not for the fact that his servants advised him to obey the prophet of the Lord by dipping himself in River Jordan seven times, he probably would have died as a leper.

Child of God, whenever you come before your heavenly Father, do not consider whatever wealth or achievements you might have. Rather, you should always approach the Almighty God in total surrender so you can receive His help. I have walked with God for some decades now, and one of the things I can say about Him is that He hates pride.

In fact, He said in James 4:6 that He resists the proud but gives grace to the humble. This tells us that God is always quick to help the humble. David's humility made him enjoy God's help countless times in his lifetime. He never argued with God; rather, he saw himself as a mere work of creation before Him (Psalm 8:4). As a result, God continued to help him until he died at a good old age, full of riches and honour (1 Chronicles 29:28).

Beloved, if you want God to arise for your help, you must surrender your life totally to Him. You must acknowledge Him as the Owner and Controller of your life, and when you go before Him in prayers, you must totally disregard your social or financial status. With utmost humility in your heart, make your requests known to God, and I can assure you that He will arise and help you, even beyond your wildest imagination.


KEY POINT
Pride is a major hindrance to attracting God's help.


BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: 2 Kings 24-25


AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A ADEBOYE


HYMN 30: WHEN WE WALK WITH THE LORD
1 When we walk with the Lord
in the light of his word,
what a glory he sheds on our way!
While we do his good will,
he abides with us still,
and with all who will trust and obey.

Refrain:
Trust and obey, for there's no other way
to be happy in Jesus, but to trust and obey.

2 Not a burden we bear,
not a sorrow we share,
but our toil he doth richly repay;
not a grief or a loss,
not a frown or a cross,
but is blest if we trust and obey.

3 But we never can prove
the delights of his love
until all on the altar we lay;
for the favor he shows,
for the joy he bestows,
are for them who will trust and obey.

4 Then in fellowship sweet
we will sit at his feet,
or we'll walk by his side in the way;
what he says we will do,
where he sends we will go;
never fear, only trust and obey.

Correct Answers

1. A. With good will doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men.
2. B. The Lord appeared to him, accompanied by two other messengers.
3. B. He ran to meet them, bowed himself toward the ground, and invited them to rest and eat.
4. B. He arose for him and healed the barrenness he was experiencing in his marriage, promising Sarah a son.
5. B. The church should pay them, but they should not expect any special blessing from God for that service.

Objective Questions

1. According to Ephesians 6:7, how should service be performed?
A. With good will doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men.
B. With reluctance and complaint, as to men, and not to the Lord.
C. Only when payment is guaranteed, as to a master.
D. When it is convenient and comfortable.

2. In Genesis 18:1-10, who were the three men that appeared to Abraham?
A. Three angels sent to destroy Sodom.
B. The Lord appeared to him, accompanied by two other messengers.
C. Three strangers who were lost and needed direction.
D. Three merchants passing through Abraham's land.

3. What was Abraham's initial reaction when he saw the three men standing by him?
A. He hid inside his tent and pretended not to see them.
B. He ran to meet them, bowed himself toward the ground, and invited them to rest and eat.
C. He sent his servants to attend to them while he remained seated.
D. He questioned them about their identity before offering any hospitality.

4. According to the devotional, what did God do in response to Abraham's hospitality and willing service?
A. He promised Abraham wealth and military victory.
B. He arose for him and healed the barrenness he was experiencing in his marriage, promising Sarah a son.
C. He gave Abraham a long life and good health.
D. He made Abraham the richest man in the land.

5. What lesson does the devotional teach about instrumentalists who demand payment before ministering in church?
A. They should be paid twice for their service.
B. The church should pay them, but they should not expect any special blessing from God for that service.
C. They should never be paid because serving God must be free.
D. They should receive a special anointing because they are professionals.

Prayer Points on "ATTRACTING GOD'S HELP II"

1. Father, I thank You for the example of Abraham, who served willingly and joyfully and attracted Your divine help and blessing, in Jesus' name.

2. Lord, I ask for mercy for every time I have served You grudgingly, reluctantly, or with an expectation of payment or recognition, in Jesus' name.

3. Father, give me a heart that serves You willingly, joyfully, and wholeheartedly, not for what I can get, but out of love and gratitude for all You have done for me, in Jesus' name.

4. Lord, like Abraham who ran to meet strangers and hosted them lavishly, let me be hospitable and generous to Your servants and Your people, knowing that I may be hosting angels unaware, in Jesus' name.

5. Father, I release every expectation of earthly reward for my service, and I ask that You reward me with blessings that only You can give—healing, fruitfulness, breakthroughs, and divine visitation, in Jesus' name.

6. Lord, I pray for every minister, instrumentalist, usher, and volunteer in Your church who serves without expecting payment. Let their labour of love not be forgotten, and let them receive special help from You, in Jesus' name.

7. Father, help me to understand that eye service may impress men, but You see the heart. Let my service be from a pure and sincere heart, motivated by love for You and Your people, in Jesus' name.

8. Lord, like Apostle Paul, give me the grace to spend and be spent for the work of the gospel, not because I am forced, but because I willingly love You and those You have sent me to, in Jesus' name.

9. Father, I ask that according to Hebrews 6:10, You will not forget my work and labour of love. Let every act of willing service attract Your timely help and intervention in my life, in Jesus' name.

10. My personal prayer point: (Mention specific areas of service in your church, community, or family, and ask God for a willing heart and divine reward).

11. Thank You, Father, for the promise that those who serve You willingly will attract Your help and blessings. I will serve You with joy all the days of my life, in Jesus' mighty 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: SUNDAY APRIL 26TH 2026


THEME: ATTRACTING GOD'S HELP II


MEMORISE: With good will doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men: Ephesians 6:7


READ: Genesis 18:1-10
1 And the LORD appeared unto him in the plains of Mamre: and he sat in the tent door in the heat of the day;

2 And he lift up his eyes and looked, and, lo, three men stood by him: and when he saw them, he ran to meet them from the tent door, and bowed himself toward the ground,

3 And said, My Lord, if now I have found favour in thy sight, pass not away, I pray thee, from thy servant:

4 Let a little water, I pray you, be fetched, and wash your feet, and rest yourselves under the tree:

5 And I will fetch a morsel of bread, and comfort ye your hearts; after that ye shall pass on: for therefore are ye come to your servant. And they said, So do, as thou hast said.

6 And Abraham hastened into the tent unto Sarah, and said, Make ready quickly three measures of fine meal, knead it, and make cakes upon the hearth.

7 And Abraham ran unto the herd, and fetcht a calf tender and good, and gave it unto a young man; and he hasted to dress it.

8 And he took butter, and milk, and the calf which he had dressed, and set it before them; and he stood by them under the tree, and they did eat.

9 And they said unto him, Where is Sarah thy wife? And he said, Behold, in the tent.

10 And he said, I will certainly return unto thee according to the time of life; and, lo, Sarah thy wife shall have a son. And Sarah heard it in the tent door, which was behind him.


MESSAGE
Today, I will be discussing how God's children can attract His help by serving Him willingly, joyfully, and wholeheartedly.

In today's Bible reading, when Abraham saw three men passing by his tent, he ran to meet them and invited them to take a break from their journey by resting under the shade of a nearby tree. Even though they were complete strangers, he voluntarily offered to host them, and by so doing, he unknowingly hosted God's presence. Abraham's hospitality must have prompted God to arise for him and heal the barrenness he was experiencing in his marriage. Those who serve God voluntarily always attract His help.

One day, someone asked me, "Sir, what do you think about instrumentalists who insist on being paid by churches before they minister with their instruments? Should they be paid?" I replied, "No one pays for the same service twice. If they insist on being paid before they minister, the church should pay them. However, they should not expect any special blessing from God for their service because the church has already paid them." If a fellow insists on being paid to serve God, such a fellow should not expect any special help from God on account of that service. A son who asks his father to pay him before he will wash the father's car cannot expect to enjoy the same benefits as the one who serves the father willingly and joyfully. One of the reasons I enjoy God's help today is that I left everything to serve Him when there was nothing enticing, humanly speaking, about working for Him.

There is a difference between serving man and serving God. With a man, it is possible for a fellow to get away with eye service and even get promoted, even though he or she is not serving willingly from the heart. However, God sees the heart, and if anyone serves Him unwillingly, He does not owe such a person any reward.

And I will very gladly spend and be spent for you; though the more abundantly I love you, the less I be loved.
2 Corinthians 12:15

In the Scripture above, Apostle Paul expressed his willingness to spend and be spent for the work of God, not only because he loved God but also because he loved the people whom God had sent him to. Beloved, if you want to attract God's help, serve Him willingly and wholeheartedly. He is faithful, and He will never forget your labour of love (Hebrews 6:10).


KEY POINT
Those who serve God willingly, joyfully, and wholeheartedly will attract His help and blessings.


BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: 2 Kings 22-23


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!"

Correct Answers

1. A. Make haste unto him, be his help and deliverer, and not tarry.
2. B. The axe head fell into the water.
3. B. He cut down a stick, cast it into the water, and the iron floated.
4. B. Pride and nonchalant prayer.
5. B. He cried out persistently despite people trying to silence him.

Objective Questions

1. According to Psalm 70:5, what does the psalmist ask God to do because he is poor and needy?
A. Make haste unto him, be his help and deliverer, and not tarry.
B. Send angels to protect him and provide for his needs.
C. Give him wealth and position in the land.
D. Remove all his enemies from his presence.

2. In 2 Kings 6:1-7, what caused the man to cry out, "Alas, master! for it was borrowed"?
A. The beam he was cutting fell into the river.
B. The axe head fell into the water.
C. His oxen stumbled and injured him.
D. His house collapsed while he was building it.

3. How did Elisha recover the iron axe head from the water?
A. He prayed and the water parted.
B. He cut down a stick, cast it into the water, and the iron floated.
C. He dove into the river and retrieved it himself.
D. He commanded the river to dry up.

4. According to the devotional, what attitude should be avoided when seeking God's help?
A. Humility and sincere prayer.
B. Pride and nonchalant prayer.
C. Persistence and fervency.
D. Thanksgiving and praise.

5. What did Bartimaeus do in Mark 10:46-52 that attracted Jesus' attention and mercy?
A. He remained silent and waited for Jesus to notice him.
B. He cried out persistently despite people trying to silence him.
C. He sent his friends to speak on his behalf.
D. He offered money to Jesus for healing.

Prayer Points on "ATTRACTING GOD'S HELP"

1. Father, I thank You for being my help and deliverer. Thank You that when I cry out to You, You hear me from Your holy hill, in Jesus' name.

2. Lord, I ask for mercy for every time I have prayed nonchalantly, allowed pride to hinder my approach to You, or failed to cry out fervently for Your help, in Jesus' name.

3. Father, I cry out to You today in every area where I need Your intervention—finances, health, family, career, and destiny. Make haste unto me, O God, and do not tarry, in Jesus' name.

4. Lord, just as You made the iron axe head float for the son of the prophet, reverse every loss, every sinking situation, and every irreversible mistake in my life. Let what was lost be recovered, in Jesus' name.

5. Father, give me the determination of Bartimaeus. Let no opposition, mockery, or discouragement silence my cry for mercy. I will shout until You answer me, in Jesus' name.

6. Lord, according to 2 Chronicles 7:14, I humble myself, pray, seek Your face, and turn from my wicked ways. Hear from heaven, forgive my sin, and heal my land, in Jesus' name.

7. Father, remove every spirit of pride and self-sufficiency from my heart. Help me to approach You with genuine humility, knowing that without You I can do nothing, in Jesus' name.

8. Lord, I pray for everyone who has lost something valuable—opportunities, relationships, resources, or health—let the power of God cause their loss to float to the surface and be restored, in Jesus' name.

9. Father, ignite in me a fire of fervency in prayer, praise, and worship. Let me praise You with all my strength and pray with unwavering focus, for You are worthy of all my devotion, in Jesus' name.

10. My personal prayer point: (Mention specific areas where you need God's urgent help, and ask Him to answer speedily).

11. Thank You, Father, for hearing my cry. I believe You are already at work, and my testimony is on the way, in Jesus' mighty 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: SATURDAY APRIL 25TH 2026


THEME: ATTRACTING GOD'S HELP


MEMORISE: But I am poor and needy: make haste unto me, 0 God: thou art my help and my deliverer; 0 LORD, make no tarrying. Psalm 70:5


READ: 2 Kings 6:1-7
1 And the sons of the prophets said unto Elisha, Behold now, the place where we dwell with thee is too strait for us.

2 Let us go, we pray thee, unto Jordan, and take thence every man a beam, and let us make us a place there, where we may dwell. And he answered, Go ye.

3 And one said, Be content, I pray thee, and go with thy servants. And he answered, I will go.

4 So he went with them. And when they came to Jordan, they cut down wood.

5 But as one was felling a beam, the axe head fell into the water: and he cried, and said, Alas, master! for it was borrowed.

6 And the man of God said, Where fell it? And he shewed him the place. And he cut down a stick, and cast it in thither; and the iron did swim.

7 Therefore said he, Take it up to thee. And he put out his hand, and took it.


MESSAGE
It is very important for children of God to know the things they can do to attract God's help. The Bible is filled with several accounts of how people attracted God's help, and over the next few days, I will be discussing some of these accounts and things you can do to attract divine help.

In today's Bible reading, the sons of the prophets were felling wood by River Jordan when the axe head of the axe that one of them was using fell into the river. The man cried to the man of God for help, and God stepped in to remedy the situation. God helps those who cry to Him for help. In Psalm 3:4, David said, I cried unto the LORD With my voice, and he heard me out of his holy hill!" Also, in Mark 10:46-52, Bartimaeus cried out to Jesus, and despite attempts by some people around him to shut him up, he refused to be silenced. As a result of his persistent cries for help, Jesus had mercy on him, and he received his sight.

Sometimes, when I see people praying nonchalantly, I wonder if they really want God's help. If you really want to receive help from the only One who can truly come to your aid, you must shun pride and approach Him humbly for help. 2 Chronicles 7:14 says, "lf my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land!"

I remember when I just joined The Redeemed Christian Church of God. During a service, somebody on the altar said, "Praise the Lord," and the fellow who was sitting beside me shouted 'Hallelujah' so loudly that I almost ran out of the church. Beloved, don't let anything prevent you from being fervent in the things of God. When it is time to praise Him, dance with all the strength within you. Also, when itis time to pray, let your focus be on Him alone. When you are in the presence of your Maker, nothing else should matter. Believe me, God is still in the business of performing miracles as He did in the days of old. If you humbly cry out to Him in prayers, He will indeed arise to help you.


ACTION POINT
Call on God fervently today and ask Him to come to. your aid in all areas where you need His help.


BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: 2 Kings 19-21


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?

Correct Answers

1. B. The dayspring from on high.
2. B. He waters it, enriches it, crowns the year with goodness, and causes the pastures to be clothed with flocks.
3. B. Because God knew the man's son would be poisoned and needed a miracle.
4. B. He was sweating profusely even though he was completely naked in an air-conditioned room, and the doctor indicated there was no hope.
5. B. The boy was discharged from the hospital and came home alive.

Objective Questions

1. According to Luke 1:78, who has visited us through the tender mercy of our God?
A. The angels from heaven.
B. The dayspring from on high.
C. The prophets of old.
D. The spirits of the righteous.

2. In Psalm 65:9-13, what does God do when He visits the earth?
A. He destroys the wicked and burns the land.
B. He waters it, enriches it, crowns the year with goodness, and causes the pastures to be clothed with flocks.
C. He sends judgment and plagues upon the people.
D. He hides His face and causes drought.

3. Why did God specifically instruct the author to stay with a particular person in Port Harcourt for the crusade?
A. Because that person was the richest man in the city.
B. Because God knew the man's son would be poisoned and needed a miracle.
C. Because the author had nowhere else to stay.
D. Because that person had promised to sponsor the crusade.

4. What was the condition of the author's friend (the boy) when they got to the hospital?
A. He was sleeping peacefully.
B. He was sweating profusely even though he was completely naked in an air-conditioned room, and the doctor indicated there was no hope.
C. He had already been discharged.
D. He was eating and playing normally.

5. What happened after the author prayed for the boy and left for the crusade?
A. The boy died later that night.
B. The boy was discharged from the hospital and came home alive.
C. The boy remained in the hospital for several weeks.
D. The boy was transferred to another hospital.

Prayer Points on "DIVINE VISITATION II"

1. Father, I thank You for the tender mercy of our God, through which the Dayspring from on high has visited us. Thank You for Your visitation that brings life, healing, and blessings, in Jesus' name.

2. Lord, I ask for mercy for every time I have ignored Your voice, rejected Your visitation, or failed to recognize Your hand at work in my life, in Jesus' name.

3. Father, just as You visited the earth and watered it, causing the ground to bring forth fruit, visit my life and water every dry and barren area. Let fruitfulness spring forth in my finances, ministry, marriage, and health, in Jesus' name.

4. Lord, crown my year with Your goodness. Let Your paths drop fatness upon my family, my work, and my endeavors. Let every season be a season of abundance and joy, in Jesus' name.

5. Father, orchestrate divine connections and appointments for me, just as You arranged the author's stay with the family who needed a miracle. Let me be positioned to receive and release Your power, in Jesus' name.

6. Lord, I pray for every child, youth, and family member who has been poisoned by the enemy—physically, spiritually, or emotionally. Let the healing power of God restore them completely, as You restored the boy in the hospital, in Jesus' name.

7. Father, when doctors say there is no hope, let Your visitation bring hope and healing. Let every terminal report be reversed by Your word, and let the sick rise up and be discharged, in Jesus' name.

8. Lord, I surrender my life to You afresh. If I am not yet born again, I receive Jesus Christ as my Lord and Saviour today. Let me become a part of Your family and enjoy Your visitation, in Jesus' name.

9. Father, I pray for everyone reading this who needs a divine visitation. Let the Dayspring from on high visit them today—in their homes, hospitals, workplaces, and prisons—and turn their mourning into joy, in Jesus' name.

10. My personal prayer point: (Mention specific areas of your life where you need God's visitation—healing, breakthrough, protection, restoration—and ask Him to come through for you).

11. Thank You, Father, for the promise that when You visit Your children, blessings follow. I receive my visitation today, and I will testify of Your goodness, in Jesus' mighty 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 APRIL 24TH 2026


THEME: DIVINE VISITATION II


MEMORISE: Through the tender mercy of our God; whereby the dayspring from on high hath visited us Luke 1:78


READ: Psalms 65:9-13
9 Thou visitest the earth, and waterest it: thou greatly enrichest it with the river of God, which is full of water: thou preparest them corn, when thou hast so provided for it.

10 Thou waterest the ridges thereof abundantly: thou settlest the furrows thereof: thou makest it soft with showers: thou blessest the springing thereof.

11 Thou crownest the year with thy goodness; and thy paths drop fatness.

12 They drop upon the pastures of the wilderness: and the little hills rejoice on every side.

13 The pastures are clothed with flocks; the valleys also are covered over with corn; they shout for joy, they also sing.


MESSAGE
Years ago, I travelled to Port Harcourt, a city in the South-South region of Nigeria, to hold a crusade, and God specifically told me who I was to stay with. I obeyed the Lord, but I wondered why He chose this person because he was not a member of our church; we were just acquaintances, and I had many spiritual children l could have stayed with in that city. When I arrived at the fellow's home, he treated me like a king. He also introduced me to his children, and I got on very well with them. One of them clung to me closely, and I started calling him my friend.

On the second day of the crusade, I was preparing to go to the crusade venue when my host drove in from his children's school. I saw his other children with him, but I didn't see the one I called my friend, so asked after him.

To my shock, he replied, "Your friend is in the hospital, dying." He added that he would not have told me if l had not asked, because he saw that I was preparing to go to the crusade venue. Immediately, God told me, "This is why I asked you to stay here." I then said to him, "We will go to the hospital first. The crusade will wait." We went to the hospital, and I saw the boy sweating profusely even though he was completely naked in an air-conditioned room. I was told at that point that he had been poisoned in school. As I looked at the doctor, he signaled to me that there was no hope for the boy. Since God had earlier told me that He orchestrated my stay with the family for that reason, I simply said a short prayer and left for the crusade. After the crusade, I returned to the man's house, and as I was settling in, he drove in with my friend. He had been discharged from the hospital!

Beloved, as you see in today's Bible reading, many good things will happen to you when God visits you.

However, He cannot visit you and give you those good things if you have not given your life to Jesus Christ. If you are not yet born again, accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Saviour and surrender your life completely to Him. When you do this, He will make you a part of His family and visit you with many tremendous blessings.


KEY POINT
When God visits His children, blessings follow.


BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: 2 Kings 17-18


AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A ADEBOYE


HYMN 13: JESUS LOVES ME THIS I KNOW
1 Jesus loves me, this I know,
for the Bible tells me so.
Little ones to him belong;
they are weak, but he is strong.

Refrain:
Yes, Jesus loves me! Yes, Jesus loves me!
Yes, Jesus loves me! The Bible tells me so.

2 Jesus loves me he who died
heaven's gate to open wide.
He will wash away my sin,
let his little child come in.

3 Jesus loves me, this I know,
as he loved so long ago,
taking children on his knee,
saying, "Let them come to me."

Correct Answers

1. B. The Sun of righteousness.
2. D. Eight years.
3. B. Aeneas, Jesus Christ maketh thee whole: arise, and make thy bed.
4. B. A serpent (snake).
5. C. Take this boy to Jesus Christ.

Objective Questions

1. According to Job 10:12, what has God granted, and what has His visitation done?
A. He has granted long life and prosperity, and His visitation has brought wealth.
B. He has granted life and favour, and His visitation has preserved the spirit.
C. He has granted wisdom and understanding, and His visitation has brought peace.
D. He has granted strength and power, and His visitation has defeated enemies.

2. In 1 Samuel 16:1-11, why did David's father Jesse not present him to Samuel initially when all his other sons were presented?
A. David was away studying in another city.
B. David was the youngest and was keeping the sheep; he was disregarded by his family.
C. David was sick and could not come to the sacrifice.
D. Jesse had forgotten that he had another son.

3. What did the Lord say to Samuel when he looked on Eliab's outward appearance and thought he was the anointed one?
A. He is the one; anoint him immediately.
B. Look not on his countenance or stature, for the Lord sees not as man sees; man looks on outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart.
C. Eliab is rejected because of his sin.
D. Eliab will be king after Saul.

4. According to the devotional, what happened to Joseph on the day God visited him?
A. He remained in prison for another year.
B. He woke up as a prisoner but ended the day as Pharaoh's second-in-command.
C. He was sold again by his brothers.
D. He was promoted to captain of the guard.

5. What was the result of God's visitation to the man at the pool of Bethesda in John 5:1-9?
A. He received a new job.
B. He was healed and walked after 38 years of paralysis.
C. He became a disciple of Jesus.
D. He received a large sum of money.




Prayer Points on "DIVINE VISITATION I"

1. Father, I thank You for the promise of divine visitation that brings life, favour, and preservation. Thank You for visiting Your servants throughout the Scriptures and turning their situations around, in Jesus' name.

2. Lord, I ask for mercy for every time I have been disregarded like David, overlooked by men, or felt forgotten by my own family. Forgive me for any bitterness that has taken root in my heart, in Jesus' name.

3. Father, visit me today, just as You visited David in the sheepfold. Let the oil of anointing flow upon my head in the presence of those who have overlooked me, and let my destiny be elevated, in Jesus' name.

4. Lord, according to Job 10:12, let Your visitation preserve my spirit, my health, my marriage, and my destiny. Let every attack of the enemy against my life be neutralized by Your presence, in Jesus' name.

5. Father, as You visited Jacob at Bethel and blessed him to spread abroad, visit me and let every blessing You have promised manifest in my life. Let me find favour with God and man, in Jesus' name.

6. Lord, just as You visited Sarah and turned her barrenness into laughter and testimony, visit every barren area of my life—womb, finances, ministry, business—and cause me to rejoice, in Jesus' name.

7. Father, like Hannah, I have waited for my visitation. Let every sorrow and reproach of barrenness vanish today. Remember me and grant me the desires of my heart, in Jesus' name.

8. Lord, as You visited Joseph in prison and made him second-in-command in a day, let my season of suffering, slavery, and hardship end now. Let me rise from obscurity to prominence by Your power, in Jesus' name.

9. Father, for the man at Bethesda who was paralysed for 38 years, his visitation came when Jesus showed up. Let the Man, Christ Jesus, visit me today, and let every paralysis in my life—physical, spiritual, financial—be broken, in Jesus' name.

10. My personal prayer point: (Mention specific hopeless situations in your life where you need a divine visitation—health, career, family, spiritual growth—and ask God to come through for you).

11. Thank You, Father, for the assurance that You will not pass me by. I receive my divine visitation today, and every impossibility in my life becomes possible, in Jesus' mighty 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 APRIL 23RD 2026
 
THEME: DIVINE VISITATION I
 
MEMORISE: Thou hast granted me life and favour, and thy visitation hath preserved my spirit.
Job 10:12
 
READ: 1 Samuel 16:1-11

1  And the LORD said unto Samuel, How long wilt thou mourn for Saul, seeing I have rejected him from reigning over Israel? fill thine horn with oil, and go, I will send thee to Jesse the Bethlehemite: for I have provided me a king among his sons.

2 And Samuel said, How can I go? if Saul hear it, he will kill me. And the LORD said, Take an heifer with thee, and say, I am come to sacrifice to the LORD.

3 And call Jesse to the sacrifice, and I will shew thee what thou shalt do: and thou shalt anoint unto me him whom I name unto thee.

4 And Samuel did that which the LORD spake, and came to Bethlehem. And the elders of the town trembled at his coming, and said, Comest thou peaceably?

5 And he said, Peaceably: I am come to sacrifice unto the LORD: sanctify yourselves, and come with me to the sacrifice. And he sanctified Jesse and his sons, and called them to the sacrifice.

6 And it came to pass, when they were come, that he looked on Eliab, and said, Surely the LORD'S anointed is before him.

7 But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the LORD seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart.

8 Then Jesse called Abinadab, and made him pass before Samuel. And he said, Neither hath the LORD chosen this.

9 Then Jesse made Shammah to pass by. And he said, Neither hath the LORD chosen this.

10 Again, Jesse made seven of his sons to pass before Samuel. And Samuel said unto Jesse, The LORD hath not chosen these.

11 And Samuel said unto Jesse, Are here all thy children? And he said, There remaineth yet the youngest, and, behold, he keepeth the sheep. And Samuel said unto Jesse, Send and fetch him: for we will not sit down till he come hither.
 
MESSAGE

Today's memory verse shows that God's visitation brings life and preservation. When God visits a fellow, things begin to change positively in his or her life. His visitation always leaves a lasting mark in the lives of those He visits.
In today's Bible reading, God told Samuel to go to Jesse's house to anoint the next king. When he got there, Jesse presented all his sons to him, except David. This shows the extent to which David was disregarded by his own family.
However, the Almighty God had arranged a divine visitation for David while he was busy looking after his father's sheep. God instructed Samuel to anoint him in the presence of his family members, and from that day on, things began to change positively in his life.
And, behold, the LORD stood above it, and said, I am the LORD God of Abraham thy father, and the God of Isaac: the land whereon thou liest, to thee will I give it, and to thy seed; And thy seed shall be as the dust of the earth, and thou shalt spread abroad to the west, and to the east, and to the north, and to the south: and in thee and in thy seed shall all the families of the earth be blessed.
Genesis 28:13-14
In the Scripture above, the Almighty God visited Jacob, and from that day on, the blessings of the Lord became evident in his life. He became prosperous and continued to find favour in the sight of God and man.
When God visited Sarah, she laughed for joy, and those who heard her story rejoiced with her (Genesis 21:1-6). God also visited Hannah, and her years of barrenness and sorrow vanished (1 Samuel 1:19-20). Likewise, when He visited Joseph, his years of suffering, slavery, and hardship vanished overnight; he woke up as a prisoner but ended the day as Pharaoh's second-in-command (Genesis 41:14, 41-44). The day God visited the man at the pool of Bethesda was the day he walked. Before then, he had been paralysed for 38 years
John 5:1-9).
Beloved, my Daddy specialises in making the impossible possible. If you are stuck in what seems like a hopeless situation, cry out to Him today and ask for a divine visitation.
Inasmuch as you are His child, He will heed your cry and cause a positive turnaround in your life. I pray that God will visit you today, and every impossibility in your life will become possible, in Jesus' name.
 
PRAYER POINT
Father, please visit me and everything that concerns me, in Jesus' namne.
 
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: 2 Kings 14-16
 
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. [Refrain]
 
3 Trusting only in Thy merit,
Would I seek Thy face;
Heal my wounded, broken spirit,
Save me by Thy grace. [Refrain]
 
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? [Refrain]

Correct Answers

1. B. He will get them praise and fame in every land where they have been put to shame.
2. C. They ran out of wine.
3. B. He kept wandering aimlessly at night without being in full control of his senses.
4. B. He heard the sermon while sitting in the car, and later responded to the altar call.
5. B. He lost his senses immediately and began to drive aimlessly until the Holy Spirit instructed him to drive to the church.

Objective Questions

1. According to Zephaniah 3:19, what will God do for those who have been put to shame?
A. He will hide them from their enemies.
B. He will get them praise and fame in every land where they have been put to shame.
C. He will give them silver and gold instead of shame.
D. He will make them rulers over their persecutors.

2. In John 2:1-11, what was the problem that threatened to bring shame to the wedding at Cana?
A. The bridegroom fell ill before the ceremony.
B. The wedding hall collapsed.
C. They ran out of wine.
D. The guests refused to celebrate.

3. What was the husband's condition that made his wife seek help from the church, according to the testimony shared?
A. He was addicted to alcohol and drugs.
B. He kept wandering aimlessly at night without being in full control of his senses.
C. He had abandoned his family for another woman.
D. He was physically abusive and violent.

4. How did the husband eventually get saved after his wife brought the new car to church?
A. He was forced by his wife to come inside.
B. He heard the sermon while sitting in the car, and later responded to the altar call.
C. A pastor dragged him inside the church.
D. He had a dream that night and decided to give his life to Christ.

5. What happened when the devil attacked the husband while driving to work after his salvation?
A. He crashed the car and was hospitalized.
B. He lost his senses immediately and began to drive aimlessly until the Holy Spirit instructed him to drive to the church.
C. He was paralyzed and could not move.
D. He forgot who he was and ran away from home.

Prayer Points on "REVERSING SHAME"

1. Father, I thank You for being the God who turns shame into praise and fame. Thank You for the miracle at the wedding in Cana, where You replaced lack with abundance, in Jesus' name.

2. Lord, I ask for mercy for every time I have allowed fear of shame to keep me from trusting You fully, or for any sin that has opened the door to reproach in my life, in Jesus' name.

3. Father, according to Zephaniah 3:19, undo every affliction in my life and save me from every situation that causes me to halt. Gather me from wherever I have been driven out, and give me praise and fame in every land where I have been put to shame, in Jesus' name.

4. Lord, just as You turned the water into wine at the wedding, turn every lack, every deficiency, and every potential source of shame in my life into abundant supply and honor. Let my shameful situations become testimonies of Your glory, in Jesus' name.

5. Father, I pray for every couple whose marriage is on the verge of shame—whether due to financial lack, childlessness, or misunderstanding. Let Jesus be invited into their home, and let His miracle-working power reverse every crisis, in Jesus' name.

6. Lord, I pray for the husband who wandered at night without control of his senses. I pray for everyone suffering from mental afflictions, confusion, or demonic attacks. Let them encounter Christ and receive deliverance, in Jesus' name.

7. Father, protect me and my family from every plan of shame the enemy has arranged. Let every trap set to embarrass me be destroyed, and let me not be put to shame because I trust in You, according to Romans 10:11, in Jesus' name.

8. Lord, arrange divine connections and opportunities for salvation for those who are yet to know You, just as You arranged for the husband to hear the sermon from his car. Let the gates of salvation open for my loved ones before trouble comes, in Jesus' name.

9. Father, I declare that no weapon formed against me shall prosper, and every tongue that rises against me in judgment, I condemn. Let my life be a testimony of Your faithfulness, turning every potential shame into glory, in Jesus' name.

10. My personal prayer point: (Mention specific areas where you fear shame—marriage, finances, family, career—and ask God to reverse them into honor).

11. Thank You, Father, for the promise that whoever believes in You will not be ashamed. I trust You completely, and I know my testimony is coming, in Jesus' mighty 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 APRIL 22ND 2026


THEME: REVERSING SHAME


MEMORISE: Behold, at that time I will undo all that afflict thee: and I will save her that halteth and gather her that was driven out; and I will get them praise and fame in every land where they have been put to shame. Zephaniah 3:19


READ: John 2:1-11
1 And the third day there was a marriage in Cana of Galilee; and the mother of Jesus was there:

2 And both Jesus was called, and his disciples, to the marriage.

3 And when they wanted wine, the mother of Jesus saith unto him, They have no wine.

4 Jesus saith unto her, Woman, what have I to do with thee? mine hour is not yet come.

5 His mother saith unto the servants, Whatsoever he saith unto you, do it.

6 And there were set there six waterpots of stone, after the manner of the purifying of the Jews, containing two or three firkins apiece.

7 Jesus saith unto them, Fill the waterpots with water. And they filled them up to the brim.

8 And he saith unto them, Draw out now, and bear unto the governor of the feast. And they bare it.

9 When the ruler of the feast had tasted the water that was made wine, and knew not whence it was: (but the servants which drew the water knew; ) the governor of the feast called the bridegroom,

10 And saith unto him, Every man at the beginning doth set forth good wine; and when men have well drunk, then that which is worse: but thou hast kept the good wine until now.

11 This beginning of miracles did Jesus in Cana of Galilee, and manifested forth his glory; and his disciples believed on him.


MESSAGE
Sometime ago, a woman came to the church, saying, "Please, help me, I don't know what to do. My husband keeps wandering aimlessly at night without being in full control of his senses." We led her to Christ and prayed with her. Shortly after, she was promoted at her workplace and got a new car. As she couldn't drive, she begged her husband to drive her to church so that her pastor could bless the car. He agreed and told her that he would only drive to the church premises, but he wouldn't enter the building. He did so and sat in the car while his wife entered the church building. As he sat in the car, he could hear the sermon being preached. After some time, an altar call was made, and he went inside the church to gave his life to Christ.

Some weeks later, the devil attacked him while he was driving to work. He lost his senses immediately and began to drive around aimlessly until the Holy Spirit took control and instructed him to drive to the church. When he got to the church and stepped out of the car, people could tell immediately that something was wrong with him. They sprang into action and helped him into the church. We prayed for him, and God took control of the situation. God knew beforehand that trouble was coming for the man, and if he hadn't become born again, he would have gone mad. Therefore, He arranged for a place where he could turn to in the day of trouble. I pray that every plan of shame the enemy has arranged for you will be cancelled today, in Jesus' name.

In today's Bible reading, a couple was getting married, and Jesus was invited to the feast. Everything was going well until they ran out of wine. They had not even started their lives together, but they were already experiencing a crisis and were on the verge of being put to shame.
Thankfully, Jesus turned what would have resulted in shame into honor, as they later had more than enough good wine to serve their guests.

Beloved, Romans 10:11 says that whosoever believes in God will not be ashamed. If you are currently in a shameful situation, put your trust in God and cry out to Him. He will heed your cry and turn your shame into a testimony, in Jesus' name.


PRAYER POINT
Father, please never let me experience shame in any area of my life, in Jesus'


BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: 2 Kings 11-13


AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A ADEBOYE


HYMN 27: WHAT A FRIEND WE HAVE IN JESUS
What a friend we have in Jesus,
all our sins and griefs to bear!
What a privilege to carry
everything to God in prayer!
O what peace we often forfeit,
O what needless pain we bear,
all because we do not carry
everything to God in prayer!

2 Have we trials and temptations?
Is there trouble anywhere?
We should never be discouraged;
take it to the Lord in prayer!
Can we find a friend so faithful
who will all our sorrows share?
Jesus knows our every weakness;
take it to the Lord in prayer!

3 Are we weak and heavy laden,
cumbered with a load of care?
Precious Savior, still our refuge--
take it to the Lord in prayer!
Do your friends despise, forsake you?
Take it to the Lord in prayer!
In his arms he'll take and shield you;
you will find a solace there.