Open Heavens Daily Devotional by Pastor E.A. Adeboye

 OPEN HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL

DATE: SUNDAY 14TH MARCH 2021.

THEME:   EXAMINE YOUR DESIRES.

MEMORISE:

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

Colossians 3: 2                                                 

READ:  Psalm 42:1-2

As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God.

2 My soul thirsteth for God, for the living God: when shall I come and appear before God?

MESSAGE:

By the time I became born again, I was already a lecturer at the University of Lagos and thought I was very brilliant. At that time, I knew where a few of the books of the Bible were located. However, whenever I came to Sunday ·School in those days and the teacher asked questions, illiterate market women would get up and say "As I understand that question, according to 1st Thessalonians…”. I didn’t even know there was any book of the Bible called Thessalonians not to talk of whether there is the 1st or 2nd one. I realized that though I had a Ph.D. in Mathematics, I knew little or nothing about the Bible, so I decided that if those market women could know the word of God, then I too would know it. Thus, every time the door opened for Sunday School, Bible Study, Mid-Week service or any programme where I knew that somebody would teach the word, I made sure not to miss it. I could understand what David meant in Psalm 122:1:

“I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the LORD.”

A hunger was birthed in me and since that time up to now, that hunger has not eased.

What are you hungry for now? What are your desires? Are they for earthly or heavenly things? Do you desire to know the Scriptures more? Do you desire to fellowship more with God? David said:

“With my whole heart have I sought thee: O let me not wander from thy commandments.”           Psalm 119 :10

What is your heart seeking? Is it cars, money, houses, power or is it the Lord? You cannot seek God and seek these things at the same time. The standard is that you seek God with alI your heart.

“And ye shall seek me, and find me, when yes hall search for me with all your heart.

Jeremiah 29:13

If your heart keeps desiring these things as you seek God, you will soon discover that they will turn your heart away from God. Desire more of God with your who le heart; don’t Worry, these things will be added unto you (Matthew 6:33). If you chase after them, you would eventually fall into the snare of the devil (1 Timothy 6:9).

REFLECTION:

Your heart can only pant after one thing at a time; Is it God you  pant after  or  the world?

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Acts 26-28

AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A. ADEBOYE 

HYMN 24:  TAKE MY LIFE AND LET IT BE.

1.       Take my life and let it be

Consecrated, Lord, to Thee.

*Take my moments and my days,

Let them flow in endless praise.

2.       Take my hands and let them move

At the impulse of Thy love.

Take my feet and let them be

Swift and beautiful for Thee.

3.       Take my voice and let me sing,

Always, only for my King.

Take my lips and let them be

Filled with messages from Thee.

4.       Take my silver and my gold,

Not a mite would I withhold.

Take my intellect and use

Every pow’r as Thou shalt choose.

 

5.       Take my will and make it Thine,

It shall be no longer mine.

Take my heart, it is Thine own,

It shall be Thy royal throne.

6.       Take my love, my Lord, I pour

At Thy feet its treasure store.

Take myself and I will be

Ever, only, all for Thee.

Open Heavens Prayer Points

 Prayer Points on Today’s Open Heavens: (Saturday, March 13, 2021) - 

EXAMINE YOUR THOUGHTS.

Special Note:

These prayer points are not written by Pastor E. A. Adeboye, but by one of his numerous 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.Thank You, Father, for the salvation of my soul, and for  granting me a brand  new beginning.

2.Father, in anyway I have fallen short of your glory, please, have mercy and forgive me, in Jesus' name.

3.Father, please, cleanse me from all unrighteousness, and empower me to resist, reject and overcome every evil thought that may creep into my heart, in Jesus' name.

4.Father, please, empower me to think and reflect on things that are true, honest, just, pure, lovely, of good report, virtuous and praise worthy, always, in Jesus' name.

5.Father, please, give me the grace to guard my heart with all diligence, for out of it, are the issues of life; in Jesus' name.

6.Father, empower me to place my affections and thoughts on the things that are above, and not on the mundane things of this world, in Jesus' name.

7.Father, let my thoughts be focused daily on how to please You, my God, and not how to please men or myself, in Jesus' name.

8.Father, give me the grace to honestly examine myself, daily, and help me to bring forth fruits, meet for repentance, before it is too late, in Jesus' name.

9.Father, please, create in me a clean heart, and renew the right spirit within me, in Jesus' name.

10.Father, bless your son, Pastor E.A.Adeboye; and, reward him abundantly for all his labours of love in Your vineyard, in Jesus' name.

11.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.

12.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.

13.Your Personal petitions.

( Philippians 4:6)

14.In Jesus' name I pray.

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

15.Thank you Father for answered prayers.

(1 Thessalonians 5:18).

#GodBlessOurNation

These prayers have no expiry date! 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 book Ministry, in Jesus' name.

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's 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 13TH MARCH 2021.

THEME:   EXAMINE YOUR THOUGHTS.

 

MEMORISE:

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.                                                                                                                            

2 Corinthians 5:17                                                                                  

READ:  Philippians 4:8

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

MESSAGE:

When Jesus says that by their fruits you shall know them, I want you to consider that passage carefully.

What produces fruit on a tree 1s inside it, not outside. It is what is inside the tree that will ultimately

produce the fruition its outside. That is why Matthew 12:34 says:

o generation of vipers, how can ye, being evil, speak good things? for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh.

Jesus also said it is not what goes into the mouth h t defiles. a man but what comes out of it (Matthew 15:11). This is because what comes out is a reflection of what is inside. When the tree is full inside then it will begin to produce fruits. Ask yourself "What kind of thoughts do I think? Are they still similar to the thoughts I had before I became born again? Are my thoughts now more focused on heavenly things or still fixed on earthly concerns?"

“ If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.”                                                            Colossians 3:1-2

If you are truly born again, your thoughts will be focused on things above, not on earthly things. Ask yourself "Am I constantly thinking about how to please God or am I thinking of how to please men and myself?"

For if we would judge ourselves, we should not be judged.                                    1 Corinthians 11:31

Be honest with yourself so that you can start bearing fruits of repentance before it is too late. Do you still allow immoral thoughts to fill your heart? The Pastor cannot discover the thoughts of your mind, but God sees them. David said in Psalm51 :6:

“Behold, thou desirest truth in the inward parts:...”

When it was clear to him that his mind had been corrupted, David cried :

            "Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me."                 Psalm51:10

The kind of thoughts you permit in your heart shows who you really are (Proverbs 23:7).

What fills your heart?

PRAYER POINT:

Pray the same prayer that David prayed In Psalm 51: 10. Ask God to create in you a clean heart.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Acts 23-25

AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A. ADEBOYE 

HYMN 29:  WHAT CAN WASH AWAY MY STAIN?

 

1.       What can wash away my sin?

Nothing but the blood of Jesus;

What can make me whole again?

Nothing but the blood of Jesus.

 

Refrain:

Oh! precious is the flow

That makes me white as snow;

No other fount I know,

Nothing but the blood of Jesus.

2.       For my pardon, this I see,

Nothing but the blood of Jesus;

For my cleansing this my plea,

Nothing but the blood of Jesus.

 

3.       Nothing can for sin atone,

Nothing but the blood of Jesus;

Naught of good that I have done,

Nothing but the blood of Jesus.

 

4.       This is all my hope and peace,

Nothing but the blood of Jesus;

This is all my righteousness,

Nothing but the blood of Jesus.

 

5.       Now by this I’ll overcome—

Nothing but the blood of Jesus;

Now by this I’ll reach my home—

Nothing but the blood of Jesus.

        

6.       Glory! Glory! This I sing—

Nothing but the blood of Jesus,

All my praise for this I bring—

Nothing but the blood of Jesus. Thanks

Open Heavens Prayer Points

 Prayer Points on Today’s Open Heavens: Friday, March 12, 2021

EXAMINE YOURSELF

Special Note:

These prayer points are not written by Pastor E. A. Adeboye, but by one of his numerous 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.Thank You, Father, for the salvation of my soul and for the precious blood of Jesus that was shed at Calvary for my redemption.

2.Father, in anyway I have fallen short of your glory, please, have mercy and forgive me, in Jesus name.

3.Father, in anyway that I have crucified Christ, my Saviour, the second time, please, have mercy and forgive me, in Jesus name.

4.Father, please, cleanse me from every form of defilement and and heal every inch of backsliding in my life, in Jesus name.

5.Father, please, uphold me by Your right hand of righteousness, till the end, in Jesus name.

6.Father, never allow me to become too familiar with You, as to take You and Your words for granted, in Jesus name.

7.Father, please, take me off every road leading to eternal destruction in hell, that I may be treading now, and place me by Your grace on the path to eternal life, in Jesus name.

8.Father, please, make me not only the hearer of Your word, but also the doer, in Jesus name

9.Father, empower me to bring forth fruits meet for repentance, and give me the grace to see You in glory, in Jesus name.

10.Father, bless your son, Pastor E.A.Adeboye; please, let him finish well and strong, in Jesus name.

11.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.

12.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.

13.Your Personal petitions.

( Philippians 4:6)

14.In Jesus name I pray.

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

15.Thank you Father for answered prayers.

(1 Thessalonians 5:18).

#GodBlessOurNation

These prayers have no expiry date! 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 book Ministry, in Jesus name.

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's 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 12TH MARCH 2021.

THEME:   EXAMINE YOURSELF.

 

MEMORISE:

Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall.                         

1 Corinthians 10:12

READ:  John 9:39-41

39 And Jesus said, For judgment I am come into this world, that they which see not might see; and that they which see might be made blind.

40 And some of the Pharisees which were with him heard these words, and said unto him, Are we blind also?

41 Jesus said unto them, If ye were blind, ye should have no sin: but now ye say, We see; therefore your sin remaineth.

MESSAGE:

Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith; prove your own selves. Know ye not your own selves, how that Jesus Christ is in you except ye be reprobates?                                          2 Corinthians 13:5

Many people only consider Matthew 7:16-20 in relation to others. They assess the fruits others are producing but forget to assess theirs. Salvation is on an individual basis and not congregational. You need to ask yourself some serious questions to know if you are on your way to heaven or hell. Don't be surprised to know that many people who are in the Church, fervent and tongue-speaking will go to hell. In fact, Matthew 7:22-23 says some who have been performing miracles will end up in hell. Thus, you really need to examine yourself to be sure where you are headed. Ask yourself: Am I saved? Am I born again? Note that I am not telling you to ask yourself "Do I go to Church? Do people say I am born again? Am I a Pastor?" The real 1 question is "Am I saved? Are the fruits I am producing the kind that should be produced by someone who is saved?" The word of God says it clearly: except you are born again, t you shall not see the kingdom of God (John 3:3).

We now live in a world where there are all manner of people calling themselves born-again Christians. There are 'born-again' robbers. They lift up 'holy' hands on Sunday, but on Monday morning, they use those hands to doctor figures in the office. Examine yourself: are you one of ·, them? There are 'born-again' harlots, very fervent in the Church, but behind closed doors, they sleep with people who are not their spouses and engage in all other sorts of sexual immorality. Examine yourself. There are 'born­ again' liars; they know how to brandish lies so well that by the time they are done you may not even be able to differentiate between the truth and lies. Examine yourself.

Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.                                 Philippians 2:1 2

Carry out a sincere examination on yourself with fear and trembling- fear for the destruction that awaits anyone who is not truly saved and trembling at imagining yourself standing before God on judgement day.

REFLECTION:

Examine yourself: are you truly born again? Or are you Just putting up appearances?

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Acts 20-22

AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A. ADEBOYE 

HYMN 7:  HAVE YOU BEEN TO JESUS.

1.       Have you been to Jesus for the cleansing pow’r?

Are you washed in the blood of the Lamb?

Are you fully trusting in His grace this hour?

Are you washed in the blood of the Lamb?

Refrain:

Are you washed in the blood,

In the soul-cleansing blood of the Lamb?

Are your garments spotless? Are they white as snow?

Are you washed in the blood of the Lamb?

2.       Are you walking daily by the Savior’s side?

Are you washed in the blood of the Lamb?

Do you rest each moment in the Crucified?

Are you washed in the blood of the Lamb?

3.       When the Bridegroom cometh will your robes be white?

Are you washed in the blood of the Lamb?

Will your soul be ready for the mansions bright,

And be washed in the blood of the Lamb?

4.       Lay aside the garments that are stained with sin,

And be washed in the blood of the Lamb;

There’s a fountain flowing for the soul unclean,

Oh, be washed in the blood of the Lamb!

Open Heavens Daily Devotional by Pastor E.A. Adeboye

 OPEN HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL

 

DATE: THURSDAY 11TH MARCH 2021.

THEME:   PRAYERS FOR LEADERS.

 

MEMORISE:

 When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.                                                                                                                          

Proverbs 29:2

READ:  1 Timothy 2:1-4

1I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men;

2 For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.

3 For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour;

 

4 Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.

PRAYERS:

Father, thank You for all leaders in every sphere whether it is education, health, technology manufacturing, politics or anywhere whatsoever; please give them wisdom and good counsellors so that they can lead aright in Jesus' name.

Father, anything that may have been destroyed in any sphere of life, please give the leaders in that sector the grace to rebuild in Jesus' name.

Father, please help our leaders to battle whatever challenges are hindering their good success in Jesus' name.

 

Lord, I pray for alI those who are leading me directly- in Church, in my office, in my neighborhood, in my family, everyone who is in a leadership position over me, let them not lead me astray, in the name of Jesus.

 

Lord, put Your fear in the hearts of all our leaders. Teach them to honor You and let them follow after peace diligently in Jesus' name.

 

Lord, let righteousness be exalted at every leadership level in my nation, industry, Church and all over the world in Jesus' name.

 

Father, take away selfishness from the heart of all our leaders. Give them compassion for the people they lead.

 

Father, please expose all the wolves amongst our leaders. Father, for the sake of Your people, expose evil doers amongst our leaders and remove them all in Jesus' name.

 

Father, give our leaders the grace to lead us into abundance in Jesus' name.

 

Father, arise and uproot every leader who has purposed in his heart to hurt Your people . Father; don't spare them in Jesus' name.

 

Father, please unite all our leaders; take away the div1s1on and confusion in Jesus' name.

 

Your personal prayer point for your leaders.

 

THANKSGIVING 

Father thank You for your protection over all our leaders, and your grace that allow them to lead..

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: ACTS 17-19

AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A. ADEBOYE 

HYMN 11:  I NEED THEE EV'RY HOUR.

1.  I need Thee every hour, most gracious Lord;

No tender voice like Thine can peace afford.

Refrain:

I need Thee, oh, I need Thee;

Every hour I need Thee;

Oh, bless me now, my Savior,

I come to Thee.

2. I need Thee every hour, stay Thou nearby;

Temptations lose their pow’r when Thou art nigh.

3.  I need Thee every hour, in joy or pain;

Come quickly and abide, or life is vain.

Open Heavens Prayer Points

 Prayer Points on Today’s Open Heavens: (Wednesday, March 10, 2021) - 

BEWARE OF FALSE PROPHETS (2) 

Special Note:

These prayer points are not written by Pastor E. A. Adeboye, but by one of his numerous 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.Thank You, Father, for the salvation of my soul, and for placing me on the way of truth and eternal life.

2.Thank You, Father, for calling me out of the darkness of this world, into Your marvelous light in Christ Jesus.

3.Father, in anyway I have fallen short of your glory, please, have mercy and forgive me, in Jesus' name.

4.Father, let me be well rooted in You and in Your word, that no false prophet will be able to persuade me to follow his pernicious way or speak evil of the way of truth, in Jesus' name.

5.Father, let me be well grounded in the scripture that no one will be able to deceive me by preaching heresies, in Jesus' name.

6.Father, help me to turn away from prophets or teachers who place more emphasis on the carnal and mundane things of this world, than the spiritual and eternal things, in Jesus' name.

7.Father, give me the grace to carry my cross daily and habitually follow, in the footsteps of Christ, who is my perfect example, in Jesus' name.

8.Father, please, empower me to turn away from any prophet, whose lifestyle does not conform to or reflect biblical teachings and standards, in Jesus' name.

9.Father, expose and disgrace all  false prophets and teachers, in Your vineyard and frustrate all their activities, in the body of Christ, in Jesus' name.

10.Father, bless your son, Pastor E.A.Adeboye and, use him more for Your glory, in Jesus' name.

11.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.

12.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.

13.Your Personal petitions.

( Philippians 4:6)

14.In Jesus' name I pray.

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

15.Thank you Father for answered prayers.

(1 Thessalonians 5:18).

#GodBlessOurNation

These prayers have no expiry date! 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 book Ministry, in Jesus' name.

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's 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.