Open Heavens

Wednesday, January 4, 2023

Open Heavens Daily Devotional by Pastor E.A. Adeboye

OPEN HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL


DATE: THURSDAY JANUARY 5TH, 2023.


THEME: LEARN FROM THE WORD OF GOD


MEMORISE: 

Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. 

2 Timothy 2:15


READ: Psalms 25:4 -5

4 Shew me thy ways, O LORD; teach me thy paths.


5 Lead me in thy truth, and teach me: for thou art the God of my salvation; on thee do I wait all the day.


MESSAGE

Our memory verse for today says that the workman that will not be ashamed is he or she who rightly divides the word of truth - not just one who reads it, but one who divides it and learn from it. Many people read their Bibles but do not really learn from it. It has become something done just to fulfil all righteousness. There are many great treasures in the Bible that will benefit anyone wiling to search them out.


When you study the Bible, you should be on the lookout for new things you can learn and apply in your marriage, business, career, ministry or any other aspect of life. Proverbs 18:15 says:


The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh  knowledge.


The Bible is not a story book; it is a life manual, and lessons from it must be applied in our lives. Romans 15:4 says "For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope."


2 Timothy 3:16-17 tells us that the Scripture is given to us so that we can be perfect and thoroughly furnished unto good works.


Living according to the standards of God as shown in the Bible may appear difficult, it is however, better that you discipline yourself to do so because the results would be great in your life. For example, the word of God says you must be humble, so be humble. As a result of your humility, God will give you grace to succeed (James 4:6). His word says you should be diligent and as a result, you will stand before kings (Proverbs 22:29).


Believe me honestly, l have found that God's word is the key to true success in life. Be dedicated to studying it and applying your learnings correctly from today.


PRAYER POINT

Pray according to Psalm 25:4. Shew me thy ways , O Lord, teach me thy paths.

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BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Genesis 18-20


AUTHOR: PASTOR E.A. ADEBOYE 


HYMN 3: ANCIENT WORDS


1. Holy words long preserved

for our walk in this world,

They resound with God's own heart

Oh, let the Ancient words impart.


Refrain:

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.

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