Open Heavens

Thursday, October 31, 2024

Open Heavens Prayer Points

PRAYER POINTS ON TODAY'S OPEN HEAVENS DEVOTIONAL


Friday, 1st November 2024


THE MYSTERY OF OUR FAITH


Special Note.


These prayer points are not written by Pastor E. A. Adeboye, but by one of his, disciples, of Christ, who was inspired and mandated by the Holy Spirit, effective, January 1st, 2015, to start writing these prayer points, based on the Open Heavens Daily Devotional  authored by Pastor E. A. Adeboye.


Some of the prayer points are deep spiritually and may not be understood by carnal minds.


If you want to be blessed from these prayer points, you must first, surrender Your life, to the Lord Jesus Christ, Himself, by saying this prayer:


“Lord Jesus, I come to You with a deeply repentant heart, please, forgive me all my sins. 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 destruction in hell fire. In Jesus' name, I pray.”


PRAYER POINTS


1.Bless the Lord o my soul, forget not all His benefits. Thank You Lord for the gift of life to witness a new month.


2.Father, thank You for saving me from sin and hell. Thank You for calling me Your friend and not a slave, making me to know the mystery of Your kingdom.


3.Father, thank You for the measure of faith in me, please, help me to grow in faith so that I can understand the things of the Spirit of God, in Jesus' name


4.Father, please, help me to believe You like a child believes the parents. Help me not to relate with You logically but to follow You in total obedience even when it makes no human sense, in Jesus' name 


5.Father, please, help me not to argue with You, help me also to avoid unnecessary arguments with people concerning the truth of Your word, in Jesus' name 


6.Father, please, give me the knowledge of the word and release Your Spirit on me. Let Your power be evident in my life, in Jesus' name 


7.Father, please, according to Your word in Mark 16:17, let signs and wonders follow me and use me to lead many people into Your kingdom, in Jesus' name 


8.Father, please, help me to believe like a little child and to become like one in humility, love and complete submission to Your will, so that I can enter the kingdom of heaven, in Jesus' name 


9.Father, please, as many that are yet to be saved in my family, among my friends and neighbors, I commit their hearts to You, let the Holy Spirit convict and convert them, in Jesus' name 


10.Father, use me to showcase Your power so that I can win my generation for You, in Jesus' name 


11.Father, please, bless your son, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye; honor his faith in You and grant him divine health and long life. Bless his ministry, home, and family (biological and spiritual), and help them to remain a shining light forever, in Jesus' name.


12.Father, bless Your son that You have been using to prepare these prayer points, beyond measures, and all those who have been rebroadcasting them, in Jesus' name.


13.Father, let every challenge, hindrance and obstacle of getting these prayer points across to Your children, timely, and on daily basis be removed, in Jesus' name.


14.Your Personal petitions.

( Philippians 4:6)


15..In Jesus' name I pray.

(John 14:13-14; 15:16)


16.Thank You Father for answered prayers.

(1 Thessalonians 5:18).


#Happynewmonth

#GodBlessOurNation


These prayers have no expiry dates! Please, pray them, irrespective of the time they get to you. Remain blessed, in Jesus' name.


Kindly, purchase your own hard copy or online version of the Open Heavens devotional & buy for your friends too, as a potent evangelism tool. God bless you, as you sow, into Pastor E.A. Adeboye's, books ministry.


Note:

You may not add, subtract or rearrange these prayer points.

 The Holy Spirit is the author, though He used someone, who, out of humility has refused to take glory for it, by not putting his name. It is plagiarism to use, or pass as your own, someone else writing or work. The original author of these prayer points is the Holy Spirit. So, share, but don't share His glory with Him in the process.

Remain blessed, as you obey, in Jesus' name.

Open Heavens Daily Devotional by Pastor E.A. Adeboye

 OPEN HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL 


DATE: FRIDAY NOVEMBER 1ST 2024


TOPIC: THE MYSTERY OF OUR FAITH


MEMORISE:

“And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.” - (Matthew 18:3)


READ: MATTHEW 18:1-5 (KJV)


1 At the same time came the disciples unto Jesus, saying, Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?


2 And Jesus called a little child unto him, and set him in the midst of them,


3 And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.


4 Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven.


5 And whoso shall receive one such little child in my name receiveth me.


MESSAGE:

The Christian walk is very unique. This is because Christianity is dependent on an individual’s ability to believe. As a result of this, Christians are generally called ‘believers’. A scientist might say, “Prove it to me, and I will believe you,” but in Christendom, God says, “Believe Me, and I will prove it to you.” This is the mystery of Christianity.


To an unbeliever, our faith is proof that we, as Christians, are not wise. This is because a natural man cannot understand the things of the Spirit of God (1 Corinthians 2:14). However, in (1 Corinthians 1:27), the Bible tells us that God uses the foolish things of this world to confound the wise. For example, it does not make sense to unbelievers when we say that a virgin gave birth to Jesus Christ. Most times, they think to themselves, “How can a virgin give birth?”


Jesus said something very important in our memory verse for today. He said that only those who are like children will inherit the kingdom. In other words, you must believe Him like a child believes his or her parents, whether what they say makes sense or not. Many people make the mistake of trying to relate with God logically. This is impossible because the Bible says that God’s ways and thoughts are beyond human comprehension (Isaiah 55:8-9).


There are people who argue against Christianity with logic. Do not argue with such people because you cannot explain Christianity logically. Paul told Timothy in (2 Timothy 2:23-25) to avoid unnecessary arguments with people concerning the truth of God’s word.


The way to prove that God is real is not through arguments but by the display of power as Elijah did in (1 Kings 18). Apostle Paul said in (1 Corinthians 4:20): “For the kingdom of God is not in word, but in power.” Furthermore, John 4:48 says, “...Except ye see signs and wonders, ye will not believe.” No matter how hard you try, you cannot win anyone to Christ by an argument. Once you have shared the gospel of Christ with unbelievers, commit their hearts to God, as it is only the Holy Spirit that can convict and convert them. Do not argue with them about your Christian faith, rather, ask God to use you for signs and wonders so that when they see the power of God, they will surrender without any argument.


Beloved, I pray that the power of God will be evident in your life and that He will use you to lead many people into His kingdom, in Jesus’ name.


PRAYER POINT:

Father, use me to showcase Your power so that I can win my generation for You.


BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: JOHN 3-4


AUTHOR PASTOR E A ADEBOYE 


HYMNAL: 21 - STANDING ON THE PROMISES OF CHRIST MY KING 


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.

 

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.

Wednesday, October 30, 2024

Open Heavens Prayer Points

PRAYER POINTS ON TODAY'S OPEN HEAVENS DEVOTIONAL


Thursday, 31st October 2024


STAND FIRM 


Special Note.


These prayer points are not written by Pastor E. A. Adeboye, but by one of his, disciples, of Christ, who was inspired and mandated by the Holy Spirit, effective, January 1st, 2015, to start writing these prayer points, based on the Open Heavens Daily Devotional  authored by Pastor E. A. Adeboye.


Some of the prayer points are deep spiritually and may not be understood by carnal minds.


If you want to be blessed from these prayer points, you must first, surrender Your life, to the Lord Jesus Christ, Himself, by saying this prayer:


“Lord Jesus, I come to You with a deeply repentant heart, please, forgive me all my sins. 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 destruction in hell fire. In Jesus' name, I pray.”


PRAYER POINTS


1.Father, I worship You for bringing me to the last day in the month of October, 2024


2.Father, thank You for upholding me through the storms and challenges of life, I wouldn't have come this far but Your love and mercy had kept me.


3.Father, thank You for sending Your word to me and for establishing me in the truth of Your word against all lies and deception of the devil. 


4.Father, please, help me to be deeply rooted in the truth of Your word; help me Lord, such that I would not be carried away by the wind of doctrine of men and satanic craftiness, in Jesus' name 


5.Father, please, make me stronger in faith that I may stand firm, help me to daily search the scriptures which is able to make me grow in faith, in Jesus' name 


6.Father, please, help me to know You for myself, give me a first-hand experience of who You truly are, such that it will become extremely difficult for anyone to deceive me, in Jesus' name 


7.Father, please, fill me with the Holy Spirit that I may know all truth. Help me to be led daily by the Holy Spirit so I won't fulfill the desires of the flesh, in Jesus' name 


8.Father, please, release the power of the Holy Spirit into me to teach me all things. Uproot every deposit of fear in me and make me stand on my faith without shame or intimidation of being identified with You, in Jesus' name 


9.Father, please, let me experience the baptism of the Holy Spirit so I can stand and defend my faith as a rock and an ambassador of Christ, in Jesus' name 


10.Father, help me to stand firm in my godly beliefs so much that it will become difficult to be deceived by false doctrines, in Jesus' name 


11.Father, please, bless your son, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye; honor his faith in You and grant him divine health and long life. Bless his ministry, home, and family (biological and spiritual), and help them to remain a shining light forever, in Jesus' name.


12.Father, bless Your son that You have been using to prepare these prayer points, beyond measures, and all those who have been rebroadcasting them, in Jesus' name.


13.Father, let every challenge, hindrance and obstacle of getting these prayer points across to Your children, timely, and on daily basis be removed, in Jesus' name.


14.Your Personal petitions.

( Philippians 4:6)


15..In Jesus' name I pray.

(John 14:13-14; 15:16)


16.Thank You Father for answered prayers.

(1 Thessalonians 5:18).


#GodBlessOurNation


These prayers have no expiry dates! Please, pray them, irrespective of the time they get to you. Remain blessed, in Jesus' name.


Kindly, purchase your own hard copy or online version of the Open Heavens devotional & buy for your friends too, as a potent evangelism tool. God bless you, as you sow, into Pastor E.A. Adeboye's, books ministry.


Note:

You may not add, subtract or rearrange these prayer points.

 The Holy Spirit is the author, though He used someone, who, out of humility has refused to take glory for it, by not putting his name. It is plagiarism to use, or pass as your own, someone else writing or work. The original author of these prayer points is the Holy Spirit. So, share, but don't share His glory with Him in the process.

Remain blessed, as you obey, in Jesus' name.

Open Heavens Daily Devotional by Pastor E.A. Adeboye

 OPEN HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL 


DATE: THURSDAY OCTOBER 31ST 2024


TOPIC: STAND FIRM


MEMORISE:

“That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning of craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive.” - (Ephesians 4:14)


READ: DANIEL 1:8-16 (KJV)


8 But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king's meat, nor with the wine which he drank: therefore he requested of the prince of the eunuchs that he might not defile himself.


9 Now God had brought Daniel into favour and tender love with the prince of the eunuchs.


10 And the prince of the eunuchs said unto Daniel, I fear my lord the king, who hath appointed your meat and your drink: for why should he see your faces worse liking than the children which are of your sort? then shall ye make me endanger my head to the king.


11 Then said Daniel to Melzar, whom the prince of the eunuchs had set over Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah,


12 Prove thy servants, I beseech thee, ten days; and let them give us pulse to eat, and water to drink.


13 Then let our countenances be looked upon before thee, and the countenance of the children that eat of the portion of the king's meat: and as thou seest, deal with thy servants.


14 So he consented to them in this matter, and proved them ten days.


15 And at the end of ten days their countenances appeared fairer and fatter in flesh than all the children which did eat the portion of the king's meat.


16 Thus Melzar took away the portion of their meat, and the wine that they should drink; and gave them pulse.


MESSAGE:

Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong. - (1 Corinthians 16:13)


That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive; - (Ephesians 4:14)


From the passages above, it is clear that strong men stand fast in their faith; it is children that are tossed by every wind of doctrine. When people change their beliefs just because of what one ‘man of God’ said or because their pastor announced that he had changed his beliefs, without them going to search for the truth in God’s word themselves, I know that they are baby Christians or Christians with stunted growth.


Once you find the truth in God’s word, don’t let what people say shake your faith. Don’t let your walk with God be dictated by what people say. You must know God for yourself and let your walk with Him be dependent on your personal relationship with Him. There is nothing compared to having a first-hand experience of who God truly is. Once you start to relate with Him personally, it becomes difficult for anybody to deceive you because you know your God.


In John 16:13, Jesus Christ said that the Holy Spirit will guide you into all truth. So, to know the truth about the word of God, you need to be filled with the Holy Spirit. It is your relationship with the Holy Spirit that determines how much truth you know.


(1 John 2:27) says that the anointing in you will teach you all things, and according to Acts 10:38, the anointing comes with the Holy Ghost and power. Peter, for example, was too fearful to stand on his belief of Jesus being the Messiah and to identify with Him before his baptism in the Holy Spirit. After he experienced the baptism of the Holy Spirit, Peter became an entirely different person. In Acts 11:1-18, after he had gone to Cornelius’ house and the congregation gathered together to query him for going to a gentile’s house, he stood firm as a rock and said, “The Spirit bade me go.” He was no longer scared to stand on what he believed.


Get filled with the Holy Spirit, and you will know the truth of God’s word so much that it will be difficult to be deceived by false doctrines.


KEY POINT:

Stand firm in your godly beliefs.


BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: JOHN 1-2


HYMNAL: 20 - STAND UP! STAND UP FOR JESUS 


1 Stand up, stand up for Jesus

ye soldiers of the cross;

lift high his royal banner,

it must not suffer loss.

From vict'ry unto vict'ry

his army he shall lead

till ev'ry foe is vanquished

and Christ is Lord indeed.


2 Stand up, stand up for Jesus,

the trumpet call obey;

forth to the mighty conflict

in this his glorious day.

Ye that are men now serve him

against unnumbered foes;

let courage rise with danger

and strength to strength oppose.


3 Stand up, stand up for Jesus,

stand in his strength alone;

the arm of flesh will fail you,

ye dare not trust your own.

Put on the gospel armor,

each piece put on with prayer;

where duty calls or danger,

be never wanting there.


4 Stand up, stand up for Jesus,

the strife will not be long;

this day the noise of battle,

the next, the victor's song.

To him that overcometh

a crown of life shall be;

he with the King of glory

shall reign eternally.

#seekfirstthekingdomofGod

Tuesday, October 29, 2024

Open Heavens Prayer Points

PRAYER POINTS ON TODAY'S OPEN HEAVENS DEVOTIONAL


Wednesday, 30th October 2024


THE LOT OF THE BOASTFUL


Special Note.


These prayer points are not written by Pastor E. A. Adeboye, but by one of his, disciples, of Christ, who was inspired and mandated by the Holy Spirit, effective, January 1st, 2015, to start writing these prayer points, based on the Open Heavens Daily Devotional  authored by Pastor E. A. Adeboye.


Some of the prayer points are deep spiritually and may not be understood by carnal minds.


If you want to be blessed from these prayer points, you must first, surrender Your life, to the Lord Jesus Christ, Himself, by saying this prayer:


“Lord Jesus, I come to You with a deeply repentant heart, please, forgive me all my sins. 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 destruction in hell fire. In Jesus' name, I pray.”


PRAYER POINTS


1.Father, I worship You, because You are the God of all knowledge, and nothing is hidden from You; You know my end even before I was born.


2.Father, thank You for humbling Yourself even to death on the Cross at Calvary that I may be saved, thank You for being a symbol of humility.


3.Father, please, forgive me of my pride and boastfulness, do not resist me Lord, please grant me grace to always remember how frail I am without You.


4.Father, please, help me that my boasting will be only in You; may I not glory in my wisdom nor in riches and possession that You have given me, in Jesus' name 


5.Father, please, help me always to watch and to pray against whatever that is about becoming a tool for the devil to use in bringing me down, in Jesus' name 


6.Father, please, help me not to delight myself in the praises of men nor be boastful of any of my achievements or successes, in Jesus' name 


7.Father, please, help me not to carelessly lose my battle-axe to the enemy on the  battlefield, don't let me reveal my secret to the enemies through boasting, in Jesus' name 


8.Father, please, help me never to deny You at any point in time, help me to heed Your warnings, instructions and to repent of my boastfulness, in Jesus' name 


9.Father, please, help me never to think of myself more highly than I ought to, but to think soberly and never boasting, in Jesus' name 


10.Father, please, help me never to boast in my status, abilities or possessions, in Jesus' name 


11.Father, please, bless your son, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye; honor his faith in You and grant him divine health and long life. Bless his ministry, home, and family (biological and spiritual), and help them to remain a shining light forever, in Jesus' name.


12.Father, bless Your son that You have been using to prepare these prayer points, beyond measures, and all those who have been rebroadcasting them, in Jesus' name.


13.Father, let every challenge, hindrance and obstacle of getting these prayer points across to Your children, timely, and on daily basis be removed, in Jesus' name.


14.Your Personal petitions.

( Philippians 4:6)


15..In Jesus' name I pray.

(John 14:13-14; 15:16)


16.Thank You Father for answered prayers.

(1 Thessalonians 5:18).


#GodBlessOurNation


These prayers have no expiry dates! Please, pray them, irrespective of the time they get to you. Remain blessed, in Jesus' name.


Kindly, purchase your own hard copy or online version of the Open Heavens devotional & buy for your friends too, as a potent evangelism tool. God bless you, as you sow, into Pastor E.A. Adeboye's, books ministry.


Note:

You may not add, subtract or rearrange these prayer points.

 The Holy Spirit is the author, though He used someone, who, out of humility has refused to take glory for it, by not putting his name. It is plagiarism to use, or pass as your own, someone else writing or work. The original author of these prayer points is the Holy Spirit. So, share, but don't share His glory with Him in the process.

Remain blessed, as you obey, in Jesus' name.

Open Heavens Daily Devotional by Pastor E.A. Adeboye

 OPEN HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL 


DATE: WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30TH 2024.


TOPIC: THE LOT OF THE BOASTFUL


MEMORISE:

“Thus saith the LORD, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches.” - (Jeremiah 9:23)


READ: MARK 14:22-31, 65-72 (KJV)


22 And as they did eat, Jesus took bread, and blessed, and brake it, and gave to them, and said, Take, eat: this is my body.


23 And he took the cup, and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them: and they all drank of it.


24 And he said unto them, This is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many.


25 Verily I say unto you, I will drink no more of the fruit of the vine, until that day that I drink it new in the kingdom of God.


26 And when they had sung an hymn, they went out into the mount of Olives.


27 And Jesus saith unto them, All ye shall be offended because of me this night: for it is written, I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep shall be scattered.


28 But after that I am risen, I will go before you into Galilee.


29 But Peter said unto him, Although all shall be offended, yet will not I.


30 And Jesus saith unto him, Verily I say unto thee, That this day, even in this night, before the cock crow twice, thou shalt deny me thrice.


31 But he spake the more vehemently, If I should die with thee, I will not deny thee in any wise. Likewise also said they all.


65 And some began to spit on him, and to cover his face, and to buffet him, and to say unto him, Prophesy: and the servants did strike him with the palms of their hands.


66 And as Peter was beneath in the palace, there cometh one of the maids of the high priest:


67 And when she saw Peter warming himself, she looked upon him, and said, And thou also wast with Jesus of Nazareth.


68 But he denied, saying, I know not, neither understand I what thou sayest. And he went out into the porch; and the cock crew.


69 And a maid saw him again, and began to say to them that stood by, This is one of them.


70 And he denied it again. And a little after, they that stood by said again to Peter, Surely thou art one of them: for thou art a Galilaean, and thy speech agreeth thereto.


71 But he began to curse and to swear, saying, I know not this man of whom ye speak.


72 And the second time the cock crew. And Peter called to mind the word that Jesus said unto him, Before the cock crow twice, thou shalt deny me thrice. And when he thought thereon, he wept.


MESSAGE:

In Matthew 26:31-35, Peter showed himself as a boaster. Jesus Christ turned to the disciples and said that they would desert Him that night, and Peter responded boastfully:


...Though all men shall be offended because of thee, yet will I never be offended. - (Matthew 26:33)


In other words, he was saying, “Me? Do you know whom you are talking to? If all these weaklings desert you, you can count on me, Lord.” The Lord said, “Before the cock crows twice, you will deny me thrice.” He said, “It seems as if you don’t know whom you are talking to. Even if I have to die with you, I will die; I can never deny you.” However, in Matthew 26:69-75, who did we find swearing that he did not know Jesus? The same Peter!


Whatever a fellow boasts about has power over him or her. This is why the Bible says rejoicing in boasting is evil.


But now ye rejoice in your boastings: all such rejoicing is evil. - (James 4:16)


Once you find yourself boasting about something, watch out, that thing is about to become a tool for the devil to use in bringing you down. This is why you must not boast. The only boasting allowed is boasting in the Lord (1 Corinthians 1:31). That is what David did in (1 Samuel 17:41-47) which led to him defeating Goliath. Even if you feel no one is better than you at something, keep your mouth shut. A man considered to be wiser than all men (1 Kings 4:31) said:


Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; a stranger, and not thine own lips. - (Proverbs 27:2)


Boasting is like being on the battlefield and telling the enemy how to strike and defeat you. You may think you are talking about your strength, but every wise fellow knows that the moment you boast about something, it becomes your weakness. Goliath was boasting before he got struck down by a mere teenager with a catapult. Nebuchadnezzar was boasting about his achievements in one moment, and the next moment, he was eating grass in the field like an animal (Daniel 4:28-33).


Beloved, if you have been a boaster, repent now. You may only boast in God, but avoid all other kinds of boasting. There is no good in boasting outside Christ; it will only lead to shame and defeat.


KEY POINT:

Never ever boast in your status, abilities, or possessions.


BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: LUKE 23-24


AUTHOR PASTOR E A ADEBOYE 


HYMNAL: 10 - IN CHRIST ALONE 


1 In Christ alone my hope is found

He is my Light, my Strength, my Song

This Cornerstone, this Solid Ground

Firm through the fiercest drought and storm

What heights of love, what depths of peace

When fears are stilled, when strivings cease

My Comforter, my All in All

Here in the love of Christ I stand


2 In Christ alone, Who took on flesh

Fullness of God in helpless Babe

This Gift of love and righteousness

Scorned by the ones He came to save

‘Til on that cross as Jesus diedl

The wrath of God was satisfied

For every sin on Him was laid

Here in the death of Christ I live


3 There in the ground His body lay

Light of the world by darkness slain

Then bursting forth in glorious day

Up from the grave He rose again

And as He stands in victory

Sin’s curse has lost its grip on me

For I am His and He is mine

Bought with the precious blood of Christ


4 No guilt in life, no fear in death

This is the power of Christ in me

From life’s first cry to final breath

Jesus commands my destiny

No power of hell, no scheme of man

Can ever pluck me from His hand

‘Til He returns or calls me home

Here in the power of Christ I’ll stand.

Monday, October 28, 2024

Open Heavens Prayer Points

PRAYER POINTS ON TODAY'S OPEN HEAVENS DEVOTIONAL


Tuesday, 29th October 2024


WORRIER OR WARRIOR


Special Note.


These prayer points are not written by Pastor E. A. Adeboye, but by one of his, disciples, of Christ, who was inspired and mandated by the Holy Spirit, effective, January 1st, 2015, to start writing these prayer points, based on the Open Heavens Daily Devotional  authored by Pastor E. A. Adeboye.


Some of the prayer points are deep spiritually and may not be understood by carnal minds.


If you want to be blessed from these prayer points, you must first, surrender Your life, to the Lord Jesus Christ, Himself, by saying this prayer:


“Lord Jesus, I come to You with a deeply repentant heart, please, forgive me all my sins. 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 destruction in hell fire. In Jesus' name, I pray.”


PRAYER POINTS


1.Father, I worship You, because You live I can face tomorrow, my Saviour lives all fears are gone, because I know He owns my future and my life is worth a living just because Jesus lives


2.Father, thank You for loving me and making me a champion that is more than a conqueror. 


3.Father, thank You for taking care of my worries, for Your thoughts for me are of good and not of evil to give me an expected end.


4.Father, please, forgive me for not fully trusting You, have mercy on me for being anxious and worrying about the future rather than praying.


5.Father, please, help me to cultivate the right attitude of making known my requests to You with thanksgiving instead of worrying, in Jesus' name.


6.Father, thank You for the good times and the bad times, thank You for not allowing the challenges of life to overwhelm me


7.Father, I bring before You all my fears and worries, thank You because You will increase my faith to swallow my fears and Your peace will replace every form of worry in my heart, in Jesus' name 


8.Father, please, I surrender my worries to You, in Your mercy, meet me at every point of my needs, in Jesus' name 


9.Father, thank You for giving me Your peace that passes all understanding, i hereby declare, "my heart, do not be troubled, and be not afraid", in Jesus' name 


10.Father, please, make me a prayer warrior and not a worrier, in Jesus' name 


11.Father, please, bless your son, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye; honor his faith in You and grant him divine health and long life. Bless his ministry, home, and family (biological and spiritual), and help them to remain a shining light forever, in Jesus' name.


12.Father, bless Your son that You have been using to prepare these prayer points, beyond measures, and all those who have been rebroadcasting them, in Jesus' name.


13.Father, let every challenge, hindrance and obstacle of getting these prayer points across to Your children, timely, and on daily basis be removed, in Jesus' name.


14.Your Personal petitions.

( Philippians 4:6)


15..In Jesus' name I pray.

(John 14:13-14; 15:16)


16.Thank You Father for answered prayers.

(1 Thessalonians 5:18).


#GodBlessOurNation


These prayers have no expiry dates! Please, pray them, irrespective of the time they get to you. Remain blessed, in Jesus' name.


Kindly, purchase your own hard copy or online version of the Open Heavens devotional & buy for your friends too, as a potent evangelism tool. God bless you, as you sow, into Pastor E.A. Adeboye's, books ministry.


Note:

You may not add, subtract or rearrange these prayer points.

 The Holy Spirit is the author, though He used someone, who, out of humility has refused to take glory for it, by not putting his name. It is plagiarism to use, or pass as your own, someone else writing or work. The original author of these prayer points is the Holy Spirit. So, share, but don't share His glory with Him in the process.

Remain blessed, as you obey, in Jesus' name.

Open Heavens Daily Devotional by Pastor E.A. Adeboye

 OPEN HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL 


DATE: TUESDAY OCTOBER 29TH 2024


TOPIC: WORRIER OR WARRIOR?


MEMORISE:

“Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.” - (Matthew 6:34)


READ: MATTHEW 6:25-34 (KJV)


25 Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment?


26 Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they?


27 Which of you by taking thought can add one cubit unto his stature?


28 And why take ye thought for raiment? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin:


29 And yet I say unto you, That even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.


30 Wherefore, if God so clothe the grass of the field, which to day is, and to morrow is cast into the oven, shall he not much more clothe you, O ye of little faith?


31 Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed?


32 (For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things.


33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.


34 Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.


MESSAGE:

In life, there are worriers, and there are prayer warriors; you have to choose which one you want to be. Matthew 6:27 says that worrying does not add one cubit to you. You gain nothing from worrying, absolutely nothing. However, when you are a prayer warrior, as issues arise, you will cut them down in the place of prayer because you are a champion that is more than a conqueror (Romans 8:37).


Some people are too anxious about tomorrow. Before they get into the university, they worry that they may never be admitted. After graduating, they become worried that they may not get a job. When they get a job, they worry that they may lose the job. If they don’t lose the job, they worry that they may not be promoted. When they are promoted, they worry that someone might want to take the position from them. They worry that nobody will marry them. When somebody shows up to marry them, they worry whether he or she is the right fellow. When they finally get married, they worry about whether they have taken the right decision and if they will ever have children. They are always worrying about the future. Honestly, all that worrying will not solve anything.


When you read Philippians 4:6-7, you will see what you should be doing instead of worrying. It says you should be thanking God in everything by prayer and supplication.


Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.


Don’t thank God only when things are going the way you like; thank God in everything by prayer and supplication, and then let your requests be known to God. Don’t just sit there and worry; go to God in prayer, thank Him for the things He has done for you, and then make your requests known to Him. His peace will replace every form of worry in your heart. So, rather than worry, pray to God, and He will meet you at the point of your needs.


If you have accepted Jesus Christ as your Lord and Saviour and have surrendered your life to Him, stop worrying. Jesus has already given you His peace that passes all understanding, as we see in John 14:27:


Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.


KEY POINT:

Become a prayer warrior, not a worrier.


BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: LUKE 21-22


AUTHOR PASTOR E A ADEBOYE 


HYMNAL: 16 - 'Tis SO SWEET TO TRUST IN JESUS 


1 'Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus,

and to take him at his word;

just to rest upon his promise,

and to know, "Thus saith the Lord."


Refrain:

Jesus, Jesus, how I trust him!

How I've proved him o'er and o'er!

Jesus, Jesus, precious Jesus!

O for grace to trust him more!


2 O how sweet to trust in Jesus,

just to trust his cleansing blood;

and in simple faith to plunge me

neath the healing, cleansing flood! [Refrain]


3 Yes, 'tis sweet to trust in Jesus,

just from sin and self to cease;

just from Jesus simply taking

life and rest, and joy and peace. [Refrain]

Sunday, October 27, 2024

Open Heavens Prayer Points

 PRAYER POINTS ON TODAY'S OPEN HEAVENS 


MONDAY, 28TH OCTOBER, 2024


WHEN GOD IS NEAR 


Special Note.


These prayer points are not written by Pastor E. A. Adeboye, but by one of his, disciples, of Christ, who was inspired and mandated by the Holy Spirit, effective, January 1st, 2015, to start writing these prayer points, based on the Open Heavens Daily Devotional  authored by Pastor E. A. Adeboye.


Some of the prayer points are deep spiritually and may not be understood by carnal minds.


If you want to be blessed from these prayer points, you must first, surrender Your life, to the Lord Jesus Christ, Himself, by saying this prayer:


“Lord Jesus, I come to You with a deeply repentant heart, please, forgive me all my sins. 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 destruction in hell fire. In Jesus' name, I pray.”


PRAYER POINTS:


1.Bless the Lord o my soul, worship His Holy name and do not forget all His benefits.


2.Father, I will worship You for ever, I will sing of all Your goodness and Your praises shall continually be on my lips.


3.Father, there is none as holy as You are, none beside You neither is there any rock like You; You are the rock of ages and the Rock my refuge.


4.Father, Your name is greater than the greatest, highly lifted above all other names; at the mention of Your name, every knee bows and all tongues confess that You are the Lord of all.


5.Father, You are the God of all flesh and there is nothing too hard for You to do; You turn negativity around to positivity.


6.Father, I praise You, for You alone are worthy of my praise, the All-powerful and All-knowing God, nothing is hidden before You because You are the God of all creation, what a mighty God You are!


7.Father, by Your word, the sea parted and the mountains quake.Your voice is upon the waters,Your voice is powerful and is full of majesty.


8.Father, by Your blood, You crushed principalities and established authority by Your word, and Your kingdom is from everlasting to everlasting.


9.Father, thank You for Your mercy that endureth over my life, Your loving kindness is indescribable and Your goodness is everlasting.


10.Father, when You speak, it stands sure, You are not a man that will lie, neither will You deny Your word; You said You will be with me to the end of the world. Father, please, do not take Your presence away from me and let Your will be done in my life, in Jesus' name.


11.Father, please, bless your son, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye; honor his faith in You and grant him divine health and long life. Bless his ministry, home, and family (biological and spiritual), and help them to remain a shining light forever, in Jesus name.


12.Father, bless Your son that You have been using to prepare these prayer points, beyond measures, and all those who have been rebroadcasting them, in Jesus name.


13.Father, let every challenge, hindrance and obstacle of getting these prayer points across to Your children, timely, and on daily basis be removed, in Jesus name.


14.Your Personal petitions.

( Philippians 4:6)


15.In Jesus name I pray.

(John 14:13-14; 15:16)


16.Thank You Father for answered prayers.

(1 Thessalonians 5:18)


#GodBlessOurNation


These prayers have no expiry dates! Please, pray them, irrespective of the time they get to you. Remain blessed, in Jesus' name.


Kindly, purchase your own hard copy or online version of the Open Heavens devotional & buy for your friends too, as a potent evangelism tool. God bless you, as you sow, into Pastor E.A. Adeboye's, books ministry.


Note:

You may not add, subtract or rearrange these prayer points.

 The Holy Spirit is the author, though He used someone, who, out of humility has refused to take glory for it, by not putting his name. It is plagiarism to use, or pass as your own, someone else writing or work. The original author of these prayer points is the Holy Spirit. So, share, but don't share His glory with Him in the process.

Remain blessed, as you obey, in Jesus' name.

Open Heavens Daily Devotional by Pastor E.A. Adeboye

 OPEN HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL 


DATE: MONDAY OCTOBER 28TH 2024


TOPIC: WHEN GOD IS NEAR


MEMORISE:

“Seek ye the LORD while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near.” - (Isaiah 55:6)


READ: PSALM 29:2 (KJV)


To shew forth thy lovingkindness in the morning, and thy faithfulness every night,


MESSAGE:

The Bible says you should seek God while He may be found and call on Him while He is near. Once you hear that, the next question on your mind should be, “How do I know when God may be found or when He is near?” That question is very valid. However, what you really need to know is how to draw Him near to you. John 4:23-24 says:


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


The Scripture above tells me that rather than trying to seek God while He may be found when I cannot even see Him, if I worship Him in spirit and in truth, He will be the One to seek me out. Instead of me calling Him without knowing whether He is near or far, if I just concentrate on worshipping Him, He will draw near to me. If you want God to always be near you, you must be committed to worshipping Him like no one else does. He is drawn to people that worship Him. Psalm 22:3 says that God inhabits the praises of Israel. Israel here refers to those who worship Him in spirit and in truth.


People generally move towards where they are being praised. Where I’m from in the Western part of Nigeria, if you are at a party and the musician suddenly starts singing your praises, it is expected that you will stand on your feet and go towards him or her dancing. That is what happens when we sing praises to God; He draws near us. This is one major secret that David knew, which made God answer His prayers. He said that whenever he wanted to approach God, he went in with praises and thanksgiving (Psalm 100:4). By the time he had praised and thanked God for a while, he will find himself in the very courts of God. Once he had God near him, he could call on Him and be sure to receive answers to his prayers.


Beloved, henceforth, deliberately draw God close to you at all times with praise and worship.


KEY POINT:

Don't ask God for anything until you have praised Him enough to draw Him close to you.


BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: LUKE 19-20


AUTHOR PASTOR E A ADEBOYE 


HYMNAL: 1 - ALL HAIL THE  POWER OF JESUS' NAME 


1 All hail the power of Jesus' name!

Let angels prostrate fall.

Bring forth the royal diadem,

and crown him Lord of all.

Bring forth the royal diadem,

and crown him Lord of all!


2 O seed of Israel's chosen race

now ransomed from the fall,

hail him who saves you by his grace,

and crown him Lord of all.

Hail him who saves you by his grace,

and crown him Lord of all!


3 Let every tongue and every tribe

responsive to his call,

to him all majesty ascribe,

and crown him Lord of all.

To him all majesty ascribe,

and crown him Lord of all!


4 Oh, that with all the sacred throng

we at his feet may fall!

We'll join the everlasting song

and crown him Lord of all.

We'll join the everlasting song

and crown him Lord of all.

Open Heavens Prayer Points

PRAYER POINTS ON TODAY'S OPEN HEAVENS DEVOTIONAL


Sunday, 27th October 2024


CHECK THE SPIRIT


Special Note.


These prayer points are not written by Pastor E. A. Adeboye, but by one of his, disciples, of Christ, who was inspired and mandated by the Holy Spirit, effective, January 1st, 2015, to start writing these prayer points, based on the Open Heavens Daily Devotional  authored by Pastor E. A. Adeboye.


Some of the prayer points are deep spiritually and may not be understood by carnal minds.


If you want to be blessed from these prayer points, you must first, surrender Your life, to the Lord Jesus Christ, Himself, by saying this prayer:


“Lord Jesus, I come to You with a deeply repentant heart, please, forgive me all my sins. 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 destruction in hell fire. In Jesus' name, I pray.”


PRAYER POINTS


1.Father, thank You for giving us the Holy Spirit to guide and instruct us in the way we should live.


2.Father, thank You for the gift of the Holy Spirit, the gift of discernment of spirits given to us that we may identify the spirit at work at each moment and time.


3.Father, please, let Your Holy Spirit guide my words, actions and in all of my decisions. Deliver me from the influence of the spirit of the devils, in Jesus' name 


4.Father, please, help me to always check what spirit is influencing my actions. Help me to check the things I'm doing, saying and believing, if they are in line with the Spirit of God, in Jesus' name 


5.Father, please, deliver from the unfruitful works of the flesh influenced by the devil, help me to bear the fruits of the Holy Spirit as written in Galatians 5: 22-23, in Jesus' name. 


6.Father, please, help me not to do anything that is inspired by hatred, anger, bitterness and revenge, that is opposed to love and peace. Help me never to do anything outside of Your will, in Jesus' name 


7.Father, please, help me to be willing and ready to do Your will even if I have to suffer for it, rather than following the will of the devil, in Jesus' name


8.Father, please, from this day onward, let my decisions and actions be in line with the various expressions of the fruits of the Spirit listed in Galatians 5: 22-23, in Jesus' name 


9.Father, please, for every wrong decisions and actions influenced by the devil that I had taken in time past, have mercy on me and put an end to its consequences in my life and family, in Jesus' name.


10.Father, please, help all our youths and leaders to retrace their steps from decisions and actions not influenced by the Spirit of God, in Jesus' name 


11.Father, please, bless your son, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye; grant him divine health and long life. Bless his ministry, home, and family (biological and spiritual), and help them to remain a shining light forever, in Jesus' name.


12.Father, bless Your son that You have been using to prepare these prayer points, beyond measures, and all those who have been rebroadcasting them, in Jesus' name.


13.Father, let every challenge, hindrance and obstacle of getting these prayer points across to Your children, timely, and on daily basis be removed, in Jesus' name.


14.Your Personal petitions.

( Philippians 4:6)


15..In Jesus' name I pray.

(John 14:13-14; 15:16)


16.Thank You Father for answered prayers.

(1 Thessalonians 5:18).


#GodBlessOurNation


These prayers have no expiry dates! Please, pray them, irrespective of the time they get to you. Remain blessed, in Jesus' name.


Kindly, purchase your own hard copy or online version of the Open Heavens devotional & buy for your friends too, as a potent evangelism tool. God bless you, as you sow, into Pastor E.A. Adeboye's, books ministry.


Note:

You may not add, subtract or rearrange these prayer points.

 The Holy Spirit is the author, though He used someone, who, out of humility has refused to take glory for it, by not putting his name. It is plagiarism to use, or pass as your own, someone else writing or work. The original author of these prayer points is the Holy Spirit. So, share, but don't share His glory with Him in the process.

Remain blessed, as you obey, in Jesus' name.

Saturday, October 26, 2024

Open Heavens Daily Devotional by Pastor E.A. Adeboye

 OPEN HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL 


DATE: SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27TH 2024


TOPIC: CHECK THE SPIRIT


MEMORISE:

“Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.” - (1 John 4:1)


READ: MATTHEW 16:13-23 (KJV)


13 When Jesus came into the coasts of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, Whom do men say that I the Son of man am?


14 And they said, Some say that thou art John the Baptist: some, Elias; and others, Jeremias, or one of the prophets.


15 He saith unto them, But whom say ye that I am?


16 And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God.


17 And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Bar-jona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven.


18 And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.


19 And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.


20 Then charged he his disciples that they should tell no man that he was Jesus the Christ.


21 From that time forth began Jesus to shew unto his disciples, how that he must go unto Jerusalem, and suffer many things of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and be raised again the third day.


22 Then Peter took him, and began to rebuke him, saying, Be it far from thee, Lord: this shall not be unto thee.


23 But he turned, and said unto Peter, Get thee behind me, Satan: thou art an offence unto me: for thou savourest not the things that be of God, but those that be of men.


MESSAGE:

For everything we do, whether it is something we are saying, an action we are taking, or a decision we are making, there is a spirit within us influencing it. In Matthew 16:13-23, Peter was saying to Jesus Christ in one moment that He is the Christ, to which Jesus Christ said flesh and blood could not have revealed it to him, implying that only the Spirit of God could have revealed that to him. Not long after, the same Peter said to the Lord, “You will not die,” and the Lord turned to him and said, “Get thee behind me satan.” This tells us that we must always check what spirit is influencing our actions. You can be a powerful man of God, filled with the Holy Ghost, and still be influenced by the devil.


When you read in (1 John 4:1) that you should test all spirits, don’t just conduct tests on the spirits in other people; conduct a test on the spirit influencing you too. Check the things that you are doing, saying and believing; check if they are in line with the Spirit of God.


How do you check what spirit is influencing you? Matthew 7:16-17 says:


Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles? Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit.


Check the fruits you are bearing. Check if they are in line with the fruit of the Spirit in Galatians 5:22-23.


If what you are doing does not show love, you are not being influenced by the Spirit of God. If you are doing something that is opposed to peace, it is another spirit influencing you. If a Christian decides to do something outside the will of God because he or she does not want to suffer for God’s will, he or she is following the will of the devil.


Beloved, you must always check what spirit is influencing you at every point in time. A good way to know is to check if your decisions and actions are in line with the various expressions of the fruit of the Spirit listed in Galatians 5:22-23. If you are not born again, you should surrender your life to Christ so that you can be influenced by His Spirit. If you are a Christian and your decisions and actions do not reflect the fruit of the spirit, retrace your steps to being influenced by the Spirit of God only.


KEY POINT:

Always weigh your thoughts and actions against the expressions of the fruit of the Spirit listed in Galatians 5:22-23.


BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: LUKE 16-18


AUTHOR PASTOR E A ADEBOYE 


HYMNAL:  28 - GUIDE ME, O THOU GREAT JEHOVAH 


1 Guide me, O my great Redeemer,

pilgrim through this barren land;

I am weak, but you are mighty;

hold me with your powerful hand.

Bread of heaven, bread of heaven,

feed me now and evermore,

feed me now and evermore.


2 Open now the crystal fountain,

where the healing waters flow.

Let the fire and cloudy pillar

lead me all my journey through.

Strong Deliverer, strong Deliverer,

ever be my strength and shield,

ever be my strength and shield.


3 When I tread the verge of Jordan,

bid my anxious fears subside.

Death of death, and hell's Destruction,

land me safe on Canaan's side.

Songs of praises, songs of praises

I will ever sing to you,

I will ever sing to you.

Friday, October 25, 2024

Open Heavens Prayer Points

PRAYER POINTS ON TODAY'S OPEN HEAVENS DEVOTIONAL


Saturday, 26th October 2024


DON'T BE UNSTABLE 


Special Note.


These prayer points are not written by Pastor E. A. Adeboye, but by one of his, disciples, of Christ, who was inspired and mandated by the Holy Spirit, effective, January 1st, 2015, to start writing these prayer points, based on the Open Heavens Daily Devotional  authored by Pastor E. A. Adeboye.


Some of the prayer points are deep spiritually and may not be understood by carnal minds.


If you want to be blessed from these prayer points, you must first, surrender Your life, to the Lord Jesus Christ, Himself, by saying this prayer:


“Lord Jesus, I come to You with a deeply repentant heart, please, forgive me all my sins. 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 destruction in hell fire. In Jesus' name, I pray.”


PRAYER POINTS


1.Father, I worship You for You are the Alpha and the Omega, the first and the last, the unchangeable that remains the same yesterday, and today, and forever.


2.Father, thank You, for in You I live and have my being, Your miracles of daily provisions and protection is a proof of Your incomparable love for me.


3.Father, You made Jesus to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in Him. Thank You for validating Your righteousness on me with the seal of the Holy Spirit.


4.Father, I believe in You and in the power of the resurrection; please, help me to know more of You , and to build up myself in the most holy faith, in the power of Your word and praying in the Holy Ghost, in Jesus' name 


5.Father, You have not given me a spirit of fear but of love and power; please, help me to overcome every fear and doubt in me in the place of prayers, in Jesus' name. 


6.Father, please, help me to occupy myself with the knowledge of Your word, so much that when the devil tries to send fear into my heart, I will have the word to counter it over and over again, in Jesus' name 


7.Father, please, help me to meditate on Your word daily, let it never depart from my mouth. Let no word of fear or doubt ever come from my mouth henceforth, in Jesus' name


8.Father, because nothing is impossible with You, let all impossibilities in my life, family and ministry become possible, in Jesus' name 


9.Father, please, let every mountain standing between me and the fulfillment of my destiny be uprooted now, in Jesus' name.


10.Father, please, let my heavens be open. Give me divine help that I may do Your will and fulfill the purpose of my living, in Jesus' name 


11.Father, please, bless your son, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye; honor his faith in You and grant him divine health and long life. Bless his ministry, home, and family (biological and spiritual), and help them to remain a shining light forever, in Jesus' name.


12.Father, bless Your son that You have been using to prepare these prayer points, beyond measures, and all those who have been rebroadcasting them, in Jesus' name.


13.Father, let every challenge, hindrance and obstacle of getting these prayer points across to Your children, timely, and on daily basis be removed, in Jesus' name.


14.Your Personal petitions.

( Philippians 4:6)


15..In Jesus' name I pray.

(John 14:13-14; 15:16)


16.Thank You Father for answered prayers.

(1 Thessalonians 5:18).


#GodBlessOurNation


These prayers have no expiry dates! Please, pray them, irrespective of the time they get to you. Remain blessed, in Jesus' name.


Kindly, purchase your own hard copy or online version of the Open Heavens devotional & buy for your friends too, as a potent evangelism tool. God bless you, as you sow, into Pastor E.A. Adeboye's, books ministry.


Note:

You may not add, subtract or rearrange these prayer points.

 The Holy Spirit is the author, though He used someone, who, out of humility has refused to take glory for it, by not putting his name. It is plagiarism to use, or pass as your own, someone else writing or work. The original author of these prayer points is the Holy Spirit. So, share, but don't share His glory with Him in the process.

Remain blessed, as you obey, in Jesus' name.

Open Heavens Daily Devotional by Pastor E.A. Adeboye

 OPEN HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL 


DATE: SATURDAY OCTOBER 26TH 2024


TOPIC: DON'T BE UNSTABLE


MEMORISE:

“For let not that man think that he shall receive any thing of the Lord.” - (James 1:7)


READ: JAMES 1:6-8 (KJV)


6 But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.


7 For let not that man think that he shall receive any thing of the Lord.


8 A double minded man is unstable in all his ways.


MESSAGE:

When you make a claim in a law court, you will be asked to provide an evidence to show that what you are saying is true. The purpose of the evidence is to validate your claim and show everyone that you are sure of what you are saying. If you have evidence, you will confidently present it to support your claim. If you, however, do not have any evidence, it will be hard to have that kind of confidence. In other words, an evidence gives the claimant confidence.


Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. - (Hebrews 11:1)


The above passage says that faith is the evidence of things not seen. If your faith is really an evidence, you will be confident about your claims concerning God’s word and the things that you pray about, just like the claimant in the example I shared above. You will not pray for something today and speak in doubt about the same thing tomorrow.


When you pray, you must believe with all your heart that what you have prayed for is already settled (Mark 11:24). It is only then that you can see your prayers answered. Doubt must not be allowed in your heart at all. A little doubt will contaminate your faith and may hinder you from getting what you are praying for. Matthew 21:21 says:


Jesus answered and said unto them, Verily I say unto you, If ye have faith, and doubt not, ye shall not only do this which is done to the fig tree, but also if ye shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; it shall be done.


Beware, however, because the devil will try to send fear into your heart. He will give you every reason for your miracle not to come, but you must attack him with the word of God. Romans 10:17 says: “...faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.” Whenever doubtful thoughts come, recite the word of God that counters it over and over again until the word drowns the doubts. In Joshua 1:8, the Bible says that to have good success, the word of God must never depart from your mouth. Note that it did not say from your heart but from your mouth.


Beloved, if you desire anything in your life, pray about it in faith and declare God’s word concerning it without any doubts.


KEY POINT:

Never ever allow doubt into your heart because there is nothing impossible with God.


BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: LUKE 13-15


AUTHOR PASTOR E A ADEBOYE 


HYMNAL: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. [Refrain]


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. [Refrain]


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. [Refrain]

Thursday, October 24, 2024

Open Heavens Prayer Points

PRAYER POINTS ON TODAY'S OPEN HEAVENS DEVOTIONAL


Friday, 25th October 2024


THE FIG TREE


Special Note.


These prayer points are not written by Pastor E. A. Adeboye, but by one of his, disciples, of Christ, who was inspired and mandated by the Holy Spirit, effective, January 1st, 2015, to start writing these prayer points, based on the Open Heavens Daily Devotional  authored by Pastor E. A. Adeboye.


Some of the prayer points are deep spiritually and may not be understood by carnal minds.


If you want to be blessed from these prayer points, you must first, surrender Your life, to the Lord Jesus Christ, Himself, by saying this prayer:


“Lord Jesus, I come to You with a deeply repentant heart, please, forgive me all my sins. 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 destruction in hell fire. In Jesus' name, I pray.”


PRAYER POINTS


1.Father, You are the Vine, thank You for saving me and making me a branch in You. 


2.Father, thank You for nourishing me with Your word and satisfying me with Your Holy Spirit so I can bear fruits for You.


3.Father, please, forgive me for not bearing enough fruits for You as much as You desire and please, purge me of every sin hindering me from being fruitful 


4.Father, please, help me not to be barren of fruits for You, help me not to waste any more opportunity that will come my way to bear fruits for You, in Jesus' name 


5.Father, please, help me to carry out the assignment You have given me and even when the conditions around me may not be right, help me to be able to complete it, in Jesus' name. 


6.Father, please, I want to bear fruits, even when the conditions do not suggest that I should, help me not to keep observing the wind and the clouds, in Jesus' name 


7.Father, please, help me to defy all negative conditions in pursuing the great future You have promised me. Help me to keep doing the things You have called me to do, in Jesus' name


8.Father, please, help me to be committed to bearing fruits, help me to be willing to sacrifice all and work hard that my fruits may abide for You, in Jesus' name 


9.Father, please, do not cut me off from You, for without you I can do nothing, purge me Lord, that I may bring more fruits for You, in Jesus' name.


10.Father, please, help me not to be like the fig tree with no fruits on it, let nothing hinder me or be an excuse for failing to bear fruits, in Jesus' name 


11.Father, please, bless your son, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye; grant him divine health and long life. Bless his ministry, home, and family (biological and spiritual), and help them to remain a shining light forever, in Jesus' name.


12.Father, bless Your son that You have been using to prepare these prayer points, beyond measures, and all those who have been rebroadcasting them, in Jesus' name.


13.Father, let every challenge, hindrance and obstacle of getting these prayer points across to Your children, timely, and on daily basis be removed, in Jesus' name.


14.Your Personal petitions.

( Philippians 4:6)


15..In Jesus' name I pray.

(John 14:13-14; 15:16)


16.Thank You Father for answered prayers.

(1 Thessalonians 5:18).


#GodBlessOurNation


These prayers have no expiry dates! Please, pray them, irrespective of the time they get to you. Remain blessed, in Jesus' name.


Kindly, purchase your own hard copy or online version of the Open Heavens devotional & buy for your friends too, as a potent evangelism tool. God bless you, as you sow, into Pastor E.A. Adeboye's, books ministry.


Note:

You may not add, subtract or rearrange these prayer points.

 The Holy Spirit is the author, though He used someone, who, out of humility has refused to take glory for it, by not putting his name. It is plagiarism to use, or pass as your own, someone else writing or work. The original author of these prayer points is the Holy Spirit. So, share, but don't share His glory with Him in the process.

Remain blessed, as you obey, in Jesus' name.

Open Heavens Daily Devotional by Pastor E.A. Adeboye

OPEN HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL


DATE: FRIDAY OCTOBER 25TH 2024


TOPIC: THE FIG TREE


MEMORISE:

“Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away: and every branch that beareth fruit, he purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit.” - (John 15:2)


READ: MARK 11:12-20 (KJV)


12  And on the morrow, when they were come from Bethany, he was hungry:


13 And seeing a fig tree afar off having leaves, he came, if haply he might find any thing thereon: and when he came to it, he found nothing but leaves; for the time of figs was not yet.


14 And Jesus answered and said unto it, No man eat fruit of thee hereafter for ever. And his disciples heard it.


15 And they come to Jerusalem: and Jesus went into the temple, and began to cast out them that sold and bought in the temple, and overthrew the tables of the moneychangers, and the seats of them that sold doves;


16 And would not suffer that any man should carry any vessel through the temple.


17 And he taught, saying unto them, Is it not written, My house shall be called of all nations the house of prayer? but ye have made it a den of thieves.


18 And the scribes and chief priests heard it, and sought how they might destroy him: for they feared him, because all the people was astonished at his doctrine.


19 And when even was come, he went out of the city.


20 And in the morning, as they passed by, they saw the fig tree dried up from the roots.


MESSAGE:

In today’s Bible reading, Jesus was hungry and went to get some figs from a fig tree nearby but unfortunately, He did not find any. Jesus cursed the tree, and it dried up. Even though it was not the season for figs, meaning that it was natural for the tree not to have fruits at that time, Jesus still cursed it. You may think that Jesus was being unfair to the tree, but He was sending a message to us with that act. You must never wait for the right conditions before you begin to bear fruits for your Master.


He that observeth the wind shall not sow; and he that regardeth the clouds shall not reap. - (Ecclesiastes 11:4)


If God has given a believer an assignment, he or she should work towards it whether the conditions are right or not. If such believers keep waiting for the right conditions, they will never achieve their goals or fulfil their destiny. If you keep observing the wind, you will not sow, and if you have already sown, if you keep observing the clouds, you will not reap. You must set out to bear fruit even when the conditions around you do not suggest that you should.


When I became the General Overseer of RCCG, I got many promises from God apart from the covenant that God had with my Father in the Lord about the church’s great future. All the conditions surrounding the church at that time were not palatable. We did not even have enough money to pay the General Overseer’s salary, not to talk of getting money to establish parishes around the world or hosting large meetings where millions of people will gather. Even though the conditions did not look right, I still set out to do the things that God called me to do. When we moved to Redemption City, we did not have money to pay labourers to build the auditorium, not to talk of building a city. I worked every night with other members of the church to build the first auditorium. Today, everyone can see the city that God promised us.


Beloved, if you wait for perfect conditions before you bear fruit, you will be just like that fig tree, and I am quite sure that you don’t want to end up like it because Jesus said in our memory verse for today that any branch in Him that does not bear fruit will be cut off.


KEY POINT:

There is no excuse for failing to bear fruits.


BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: LUKE 11-12


AUTHOR PASTOR E A ADEBOYE 


HYMNAL: 12 - ONWARD, CHRISTIAN SOLDIERS!


1 Onward, Christian soldiers,

marching as to war,

With the cross of Jesus

going on before!

Christ, the royal Master,

leads against the foe;

Forward into battle,

see his banner go!


Refrain:

Onward, Christian soldiers,

marching as to war,

With the cross of Jesus

going on before!


2 At the sign of triumph

Satan's host doth flee;

On, then, Christian soldiers,

on to victory!

Hell's foundations quiver

at the shout of praise;

Brothers, lift your voices,

loud your anthems raise! 


3 Like a mighty army

moves the church of God;

Brothers, we are treading

where the saints have trod;

We are not divided;

all one body we,

One in hope and doctrine,

one in charity. 


4 Onward, then, ye people,

join our happy throng,

Blend with ours your voices

in the triumph song;

Glory, laud, and honor,

unto Christ the King;

This thro' countless ages

men and angels sing. 

Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Open Heavens Prayer Points

PRAYER POINTS ON TODAY'S OPEN HEAVENS DEVOTIONAL


Thursday, 24th October 2024


TAKE A BREAK


Special Note.


These prayer points are not written by Pastor E. A. Adeboye, but by one of his, disciples, of Christ, who was inspired and mandated by the Holy Spirit, effective, January 1st, 2015, to start writing these prayer points, based on the Open Heavens Daily Devotional authored by Pastor E. A. Adeboye.


Some of the prayer points are deep spiritually and may not be understood by carnal minds.


If you want to be blessed from these prayer points, you must first, surrender Your life, to the Lord Jesus Christ, Himself, by saying this prayer:


“Lord Jesus, I come to You with a deeply repentant heart, please, forgive me all my sins. 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 destruction in hell fire. In Jesus' name, I pray.”


PRAYER POINTS


1.Father, thank You for Your creation, thank You for making all things beautiful and perfect just for Your pleasure.

2.Father, thank You for my times and seasons are in Your hands, and You are able to make all things beautiful for me at Your own time.


3.Father, thank You for giving me something to do in order to earn a living, thank You for Your blessings upon the works of my hands


4.Father, please, help me to find fulfillment and rest in my work and in all You have committed into my hands to do, in Jesus' name 


5.Father, please, help me to utilize each time and season of my life effectively, so that I will be able to have a good rest when it is time to rest rather than working when I ought to take a break, in Jesus' name. 


6.Father, Your blessings maketh rich without adding sorrow to it, please, let Your blessings rest on the works of my hands, make me to lie down in green pastures and lead me by the still waters, in Jesus' name 


7.Father, please, during my break time, may I be refreshed by the power of the Holy Spirit so that I can be more effective at what You have called me to do, in Jesus' name


8.Father, You know my needs at each moment of my life, please, help me to enjoy divine supplies so I can remain relevant in serving You, in Jesus' name 


9.Father, please, help me not to break down before I will be forced to take a break from work, in Jesus' name.


10.Father, please, teach me to trust in You and not on my labour. Make me wise in taking a break every now and then, so I can fulfill Your purpose in good health and sound mind, in Jesus' name 


11.Father, please, bless your son, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye; grant him divine health and long life. Bless his ministry, home, and family (biological and spiritual), and help them to remain a shining light forever, in Jesus' name.


12.Father, bless Your son that You have been using to prepare these prayer points, beyond measures, and all those who have been rebroadcasting them, in Jesus' name.


13.Father, let every challenge, hindrance and obstacle of getting these prayer points across to Your children, timely, and on daily basis be removed, in Jesus' name.


14.Your Personal petitions.

( Philippians 4:6)


15..In Jesus' name I pray.

(John 14:13-14; 15:16)


16.Thank You Father for answered prayers.

(1 Thessalonians 5:18).


#GodBlessOurNation


These prayers have no expiry dates! Please, pray them, irrespective of the time they get to you. Remain blessed, in Jesus' name.


Kindly, purchase your own hard copy or online version of the Open Heavens devotional & buy for your friends too, as a potent evangelism tool. God bless you, as you sow, into Pastor E.A. Adeboye's, books ministry.


Note:

You may not add, subtract or rearrange these prayer points.

 The Holy Spirit is the author, though He used someone, who, out of humility has refused to take glory for it, by not putting his name. It is plagiarism to use, or pass as your own, someone else writing or work. The original author of these prayer points is the Holy Spirit. So, share, but don't share His glory with Him in the process.

Remain blessed, as you obey, in Jesus' name.

Open Heavens Daily Devotional by Pastor E.A. Adeboye

 OPEN HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL 


DATE: THURSDAY OCTOBER 24TH 2024


TOPIC: TAKE A BREAK


MEMORISE:

“He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.” - (Psalm 23:2)


READ: GENESIS 2:2-3 (KJV)


2 And on the seventh day God ended his work which he had made; and he rested on the seventh day from all his work which he had made.


3 And God blessed the seventh day, and sanctified it: because that in it he had rested from all his work which God created and made.


MESSAGE:

God rested on the seventh day of the creation week to set an example for us. He said in Exodus 23:10-11 that even the land should be cultivated for six years and then be made to rest in the seventh year. We all need to take a break every now and then so that we can be refreshed enough to be effective at what He has called us to do.


Many people break down because they hardly take breaks. Some people have been working for years without taking any vacation. What they don’t understand is that taking time to rest will help them to be more effective when they resume their work. In (1 Kings 19:1-8), Elijah had just called fire down from heaven and brought revival to the land. Then, he heard that Jezebel wanted to kill him and ran for his life. By the time he got to the juniper tree, he was tired, and in that state, he asked God to kill him. God knew that he really didn’t want to die; he just needed to take a break. He made him fall asleep and sent an angel to feed him twice. After resting and eating well, he was strengthened to continue for the next 40 days. Sometimes, the reason you feel frustrated is that you have not taken a break in a while. Just try sleeping and eating only for one day, and you will see the difference.


Taking a break is not expensive. If you don’t have money to travel or check into a hotel, you can go to a family member’s house or any quiet place where you know that no one will disturb you, and just rest there. You need to rest weekly and yearly also, especially after a strenuous period of work, as Elijah did in (1 Kings 18). No matter how anointed you are, as long as you are still in the flesh, you need to take a break once in a while. The only reason I have been able to host the Holy Ghost Service every month for almost 40 years is that I take breaks when necessary. After every major programme that lasts for at least one week, I take a break and get some good rest. Don’t wait for a doctor to put you on bed rest because by then, it will be more expensive, and you will have no choice but to rest for a longer time than you want to.


KEY POINT:

God did not create your body to work non-stop. Take a break every now and then.


BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: LUKE 9-10


AUTHOR PASTOR E A ADEBOYE 


HYMNAL: 29 - WHEN PEACE LIKE A  RIVER ATTENDETH MY WAY 


1 When peace like a river attendeth my way,

when sorrows like sea billows roll;

whatever my lot, thou hast taught me to say,

"It is well, it is well with my soul."

Refrain (may be sung after final stanza only):

It is well with my soul;

it is well, it is well with my soul.


2 Though Satan should buffet, though trials should come,

let this blest assurance control:

that Christ has regarded my helpless estate,

and has shed his own blood for my soul. Refrain


3 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, O my soul! Refrain


4 O Lord, haste the day when my faith shall be sight,

the clouds be rolled back as a scroll;

the trump shall resound and the Lord shall descend;

even so, it is well with my soul. Refrain

#seekfirstthekingdomofGod

Tuesday, October 22, 2024

Open Heavens Prayer Points

PRAYER POINTS ON TODAY'S OPEN HEAVENS DEVOTIONAL


Wednesday, 23rd, October 2024


FOCUS


Special Note.


These prayer points are not written by Pastor E. A. Adeboye, but by one of his, disciples, of Christ, who was inspired and mandated by the Holy Spirit, effective, January 1st, 2015, to start writing these prayer points, based on the Open Heavens Daily Devotional  authored by Pastor E. A. Adeboye.


Some of the prayer points are deep spiritually and may not be understood by carnal minds.


If you want to be blessed from these prayer points, you must first, surrender Your life, to the Lord Jesus Christ, Himself, by saying this prayer:


“Lord Jesus, I come to You with a deeply repentant heart, please, forgive me all my sins. 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 destruction in hell fire. In Jesus' name, I pray.”


PRAYER POINTS


1.Father, thank You for sending Your son Jesus Christ, to the world for the salvation of mankind. Thank You Jesus for staying focused on Your course of laying down Your life for my redemption.


2.Father, I worship You, for despite the temptations, trials and persecutions You suffered for my sake, You remained focused on Your course to the Cross of Calvary; and You finished Your assignment and now set down at the right hand of the throne of God 


3.Father, You have handed me the ministry of reconciliation, please, help me to stay focused on this course and help me not to be distracted, in Jesus' name 


4.Father, please, help me not to be weighed down by criticism, lies and all negative things that may be said about me, help me to ignore them all and to remain focused to the end, in Jesus' name 


5.Father, please, I do not want to be carried away with the praises of people, help me never to consider them but to focus on pleasing You and You alone, in Jesus' name. 


6.Father, please, help me to set my affection on things above, where Jesus is  seated, and not on things on the earth, in Jesus' name 


7.Father, please, grant me the grace to patiently run the race before me, help me not to allow the provocation of men to hinder me from reaching Heaven at last, in Jesus' name


8.Father, please, help me to set my gaze on Jesus, and not on the mundane things of this world. Help me to endure the cross, despising the shame so I can attain the joy that is set before me, in Jesus' name 


9.Father, I decree, by Your mercy, that no power of hell, no scheme of men will be able to pluck me from Your hands. Until You come in glory, I will remain standing in the power of Christ, in Jesus' name.


10.Father, please, help me to set aside every weight that the devil is using to distract me and focus on achieving Your purpose for my life, in Jesus' name 


11.Father, please, bless your son, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye; grant him divine health and long life. Bless his ministry, home, and family (biological and spiritual), and help them to remain a shining light forever, in Jesus' name.


12.Father, bless Your son that You have been using to prepare these prayer points, beyond measures, and all those who have been rebroadcasting them, in Jesus' name.


13.Father, let every challenge, hindrance and obstacle of getting these prayer points across to Your children, timely, and on daily basis be removed, in Jesus' name.


14.Your Personal petitions.

( Philippians 4:6)


15..In Jesus' name I pray.

(John 14:13-14; 15:16)


16.Thank You Father for answered prayers.

(1 Thessalonians 5:18).


#GodBlessOurNation


These prayers have no expiry dates! Please, pray them, irrespective of the time they get to you. Remain blessed, in Jesus' name.


Kindly, purchase your own hard copy or online version of the Open Heavens devotional & buy for your friends too, as a potent evangelism tool. God bless you, as you sow, into Pastor E.A. Adeboye's, books ministry.


Note:

You may not add, subtract or rearrange these prayer points.

 The Holy Spirit is the author, though He used someone, who, out of humility has refused to take glory for it, by not putting his name. It is plagiarism to use, or pass as your own, someone else writing or work. The original author of these prayer points is the Holy Spirit. So, share, but don't share His glory with Him in the process.

Remain blessed, as you obey, in Jesus' name.

Open Heavens Daily Devotional by Pastor E.A. Adeboye

 OPEN HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL 


DATE: WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23RD 2024.


TOPIC: FOCUS


MEMORISE:

“Let thine eyes look right on, and let thine eyelids look straight before thee.” - (Proverbs 4:25)


READ: COLOSSIANS 3:1-3, HEBREWS 12:1-2 (KJV)


1 If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God.


2 Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.


3 For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God.


HEBREWS 12:1-2 (KJV) 


1 Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,


2 Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.


MESSAGE:

In (2 Kings 2:10), Elijah was basically telling Elisha, “Son, you have asked a hard thing that I can’t give you, but God can give you. Just don’t be distracted, stay focused.” Hebrews 12:1-2 says that you should lay aside every weight and look unto Jesus. Be focused.


The devil will try to put many weights on you to distract you, but you must stay focused. People may criticise you, lie against you, and say negative things about you, but you must remain focused. Some years ago, people were criticising me almost everywhere. I ignored all of them and remained focused on what God called me to do. By God’s grace, I am still marching on, but no one knows where some of the people that were criticising me are now.


The weights that the devil will try to use to sway your focus will not only be from people that dislike you; some of them will be from people that love you. Their praises, for example, can be a weight that you must set aside so that you do not lose focus.


A man once offended a great king and should have been beheaded. However, the king decided to give him a test. The king told him to carry water in a spoon and walk for some metres. If he spilt a single drop of water, he was to be beheaded. The king asked some people to stand on his left-hand side and criticise him; they were to rain abuses on him and keep booing him. On his right-hand side, the king asked some other people to stand and keep praising and hailing the man until he got to the finish line. The man started walking, and the people on both sides did what they were told to do with all their strength. At last, the man got to the finish line without spilling any water. The king asked him, “Which of these people helped you succeed?” He responded, “None of them. I was carrying my life in my hands, and so I did not listen to either of them.”


Beloved, you are carrying your life in your hands; don’t let anyone make you lose your focus.


ACTION POINT:

Set aside every weight that the devil is using to distract you and focus on achieving God's purpose for your life.


BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: LUKE 7-8


AUTHOR PASTOR E A ADEBOYE 


HYMNAL: 10 - IN CHRIST ALONE 


1 In Christ alone, my hope is found

He is my light, my strength, my song

This Cornerstone, this solid ground

Firm through the fiercest drought and storm

What heights of love, what depths of peace

When fears are stilled, when strivings cease

My Comforter, my All in All

Here in the love of Christ I stand


2 In Christ alone, who took on flesh

Fullness of God in helpless babe

This gift of love and righteousness

Scorned by the ones He came to save

'Til on that cross as Jesus died

The wrath of God was satisfied

For every sin on Him was laid

Here in the death of Christ I live, I live


3 There in the ground His body lay

Light of the world by darkness slain

Then bursting forth in glorious Day

Up from the grave He rose again

And as He stands in victory

Sin's curse has lost its grip on me

For I am His and He is mine

Bought with the precious blood of Christ


4 No guilt in life, no fear in death

This is the power of Christ in me

From life's first cry to final breath

Jesus commands my destiny

No power of hell, no scheme of man

Can ever pluck me from His hand

Till He returns or calls me home

Here in the power of Christ I'll stand.

Monday, October 21, 2024

Open Heavens Prayer Points

PRAYER POINTS ON TODAY'S OPEN HEAVENS DEVOTIONAL


Tuesday, 22nd, October 2024


YOU HAVE TO WRESTLE


Special Note.


These prayer points are not written by Pastor E. A. Adeboye, but by one of his, disciples, of Christ, who was inspired and mandated by the Holy Spirit, effective, January 1st, 2015, to start writing these prayer points, based on the Open Heavens Daily Devotional  authored by Pastor E. A. Adeboye.


Some of the prayer points are deep spiritually and may not be understood by carnal minds.


If you want to be blessed from these prayer points, you must first, surrender Your life, to the Lord Jesus Christ, Himself, by saying this prayer:


“Lord Jesus, I come to You with a deeply repentant heart, please, forgive me all my sins. 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 destruction in hell fire. In Jesus' name, I pray.”


PRAYER POINTS


1.Father, thank You for divine inheritance by virtue of the salvation of my soul through Jesus' death at Calvary. Thank You, because the life I now live in the flesh, I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave Himself for me 


2.Father, thank You, for by my power and strength, I cannot prevail but You have made me more than a conqueror through Jesus, that loved me and I am very grateful


3.It is written, "for we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places." Father, please, empower me with the heavenly armour that I may be able to wrestle and prevail in the evil days, in Jesus' name 


4.Father, please, whatever conditions I need to meet in order to get the fulfillment of the Divine blessings of serving You, help me not to fall short of such, in Jesus' name 


5.Father, please, I do not want to remain at the same level, help me to wrestle out my greatness, in Jesus' name. 


6.Father, just as Jacob prevailed and got a change of name, please, whatever that needs to be changed in any area of my life in order to access the benefits of my father's blessings, help me to wrestle and prevail to get the needed changes now, in Jesus' name 


7.Father, please, help me not to lose the inheritance laid up for me in glory; help me to build and sustain a good relationship with You, in Jesus' name


8.Father, please, for the manifestation of the covenant of blessings on me, help me to fulfill my part of the covenant, in fasting, praying, hard work and sacrifice, so I can succeed in all I do, in Jesus' name 


9.Father, please, help me to experience and enjoy the blessings You have arranged for me where You have put me to serve You, in Jesus' name.


10.Father, please, help me to wrestle and make use of every unique advantage around me, to achieve Your divine plan for my life, in Jesus' name 


11.Father, please, bless your son, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye; grant him divine health and long life. Bless his ministry, home, and family (biological and spiritual), and help them to remain a shining light forever, in Jesus' name.


12.Father, bless Your son that You have been using to prepare these prayer points, beyond measures, and all those who have been rebroadcasting them, in Jesus' name.


13.Father, let every challenge, hindrance and obstacle of getting these prayer points across to Your children, timely, and on daily basis be removed, in Jesus' name.


14.Your Personal petitions.

( Philippians 4:6)


15..In Jesus' name I pray.

(John 14:13-14; 15:16)


16.Thank You Father for answered prayers.

(1 Thessalonians 5:18).


#GodBlessOurNation


These prayers have no expiry dates! Please, pray them, irrespective of the time they get to you. Remain blessed, in Jesus' name.


Kindly, purchase your own hard copy or online version of the Open Heavens devotional & buy for your friends too, as a potent evangelism tool. God bless you, as you sow, into Pastor E.A. Adeboye's, books ministry.


Note:

You may not add, subtract or rearrange these prayer points.

 The Holy Spirit is the author, though He used someone, who, out of humility has refused to take glory for it, by not putting his name. It is plagiarism to use, or pass as your own, someone else writing or work. The original author of these prayer points is the Holy Spirit. So, share, but don't share His glory with Him in the process.

Remain blessed, as you obey, in Jesus' name.