Beloved, we are glad you could join in today again, we look forward to your engagement everyday as always. Please, say these prayers in faith and believe God for a performance.

Note: These prayers are spiritual, this can only be understood and fully accessed by God’s children. If you want to be blessed from these prayers, you must first, surrender your life to the Lord Jesus Christ, by saying this prayer:

“Lord Jesus, I come before You today with a broken and contrite heart full of repentance. Please, forgive me all my sins. Today, I surrender my life to You, I believe that Jesus is Lord and I confess it with my mouth. Jesus, come into my life and save my soul from eternal destruction in hellfire. In Jesus’ name, I pray.”

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Today’s Devotional: Open Heavens 21 October 2022

Powerful Declarations: Powerful Declarations For Today 21 October 2022

Today’s Powerful Confession: I confess today that my life and all my endeavors are unshakable because they are built on an unshakable foundation – God’s Word. No storm or wind is big enough to move or destroy me. I stand firm and my blessings last in Jesus’ name, Amen. Hallelujah!

PRAYER POINTS

Lord I am grateful for bringing me this far, for being my strength and my sustainer. Father I give You all the glory in Jesus name

Father I ask for Your mercy in my life. Lord forgive me of all my sins and cleanse me in Jesus name

Oh Lord may I never depart from Your Word and everything You have taught me in Jesus name.

Oh Lord, Your testimonies are wonderful: may my soul always keep them in Jesus name.

Father, let the entrance of Your words give me light; let it grant me understanding in every place I’m ignorant in Jesus name.

Oh Lord, let everything I do or say be based on Your word and let me project it to everyone I meet in Jesus name.

Lord, help me to continually live by the word of God in Jesus name.

Oh Lord may Your Word be ever sweet to me. May I always eat it in Jesus name.

Father, please grant me understanding through Your precepts in Jesus name.

Father, let Your word continually be a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path in Jesus name.

Father grant me grace to study Your word intensely and by the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, and please give me the wisdom I need and supernatural solutions to stand successfully in every area of life.

Father help me to put You first in all my decisions and in all my requests in Jesus name.

Lord let Your light been seen in my life and let people around me benefit from it in Jesus name.

Father help to live by Your word and be directed by the Holy Spirit in Jesus name.

Thank You for the benefactors and beneficiaries of Your great work on this platform (RCCGONLINE.ORG). Father I ask that fresh fire fall upon them, that they will be set ablaze for You.

Oh Lord, bless your son Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye for all his years of continual service, remember him, guide him on the path, help him remain focused, bless his entire household, and fulfill all Your promises for their liberation, ministry and family, in Jesus’ name.

Thank You Father for the intercessory team and the online platform (RCCGONLINE.ORG) and that which You have put in their hearts, I pray that You make them as flaming swords to bring men to Your kingdom and shut down the works of darkness in the name of Jesus.

Father, bless everyone dedicating their time to pray through these prayers & declarations at the point of their needs. Give them the grace to share/rebroadcast, in Jesus’ name.

Father, please uphold Your children working everyday on this platform (rccgonline.org) to prepare these prayers and declarations with Your right hand of righteousness and all those who have been rebroadcasting them, give them the grace to keep up with this good work of Faith, in the name of Jesus.

By faith, appreciate God for answered prayers. Your testimonies are undeniable in Jesus’ name.

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.

Submit yourself and your personal petitions to God. Cast all your cares on Him, for He cares for you.

( Philippians 4:6)

In Jesus’ name I pray.

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

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.

See you here tomorrow.

Beloved, we are glad you could join in today again, we look forward to your engagement everyday as always. Please, say these declarations in faith and believe God for a performance.

Note: These prayers are spiritual and can only be understood and fully enjoyed by God’s children. If you want to be blessed from these prayers, you must first, surrender your life to the Lord Jesus Christ, by saying this prayer:

“Lord Jesus, I come before You today with a broken and contrite heart full of repentance. Please, forgive me all my sins. Today, I surrender my life to You, I believe that Jesus is Lord and I confess it with my mouth. Jesus, come into my life and save my soul from eternal destruction in hellfire. In Jesus’ name I pray.”

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Join today’s Devotion here: Open Heavens 21 October 2022

Today’s Prayer Points: Prayers points for Open Heavens 21 October 2022

Today’s Powerful Confession: I confess today that my life and all my endeavors are unshakable because they are built on an unshakable foundation – God’s Word. No storm or wind is big enough to move or destroy me. I stand firm and my blessings last in Jesus’ name, Amen. Hallelujah!

DAILY DECLARATION

I decree and declare that I preach the word: I am instant in season, and out of season; I reprove, rebuke, and exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine In Jesus name.

I decree and declare that I love God’s commandments above gold; yea, above fine gold.

I decree and declare that I esteem all God’s precepts concerning all things to be right; and I hate every false way in Jesus name.

I decree and declare that I have more understanding than all my teachers: for God’s Word is my meditation.

I declare that I understand more than the ancients, because I keep God’s precepts.

I decree and declare that I have refrained my feet from every evil way, that I might keep God’s word.

I decree and declare that the Word of God sets me on my feet in marriage, ministry, business and every endeavor I embark on in Jesus name.

I decree and declare that I study the word of God and I allow it to dwell in me, the Spirit in that word fills me up, sets me on my feet, breathes life into me, and then enable me to do things that I was unable to do before in Jesus name.

I decree and declare that Satan shall have no way in my life in the name of Jesus.

I decree and declare; any tongue that rises up against me in judgment is condemned already in the name of Jesus.

I decree and declare; I am a child of God and I shall live as a king here on Earth in the name of Jesus.

Thank You Father for your son Pastor E. A Adeboye, I decree and declare may the wisdom and inspiration of the Almighty upon him never cease and the grace of God will continually dwell with him and his entire household in the mighty name of Jesus.

I decree and declare heaven responds to these prayers and declaration as I say them and I receive answers in Jesus name.

Holy Spirit thank You for the intercessory team, thank You for Your power and presence in their midst, please continue to inspire the intercessory team for more prophetic declarations. Help them to continue to communicate Your heart even through these declarations, please continue to inspire them for more prophetic declarations in Jesus’ name.

Thank You Lord for everyone working on this platform (RCCGONLINE.ORG). Please Lord, perfect everything that concerns them and make them great in Jesus name.

Thank You Holy Spirit for all the testimonies and miracles coming through these prayers. May they be permanent in Jesus name.

Father, let everybody joining in to say this declarations all over the world experience great miracles throughout this month. May we have numerous testimonies in Jesus name.

Somebody shout Hallelujah!

See you tomorrow.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 21 OCTOBER 2022 MEMORIZE: A father of the fatherless, and a judge of the widows, is God in his holy habitation. Psalms 68:5

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 21 OCTOBER 2022 BIBLE READING MATTHEW 6:26

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?

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 21 OCTOBER 2022 MESSAGE

Today’s message is a message of hope, particularly to those who have lost their earthly fathers or whose biological fathers do not play any active role in their upbringing. It is true that a father is a ladder through which one can climb to greater heights in this world.

Notwithstanding, God is the greatest and best Father. If you have Him as your Father, you will not only go far in life, you will fulfil your destiny. God is the Father to the fatherless. Consider the birds of the air, He feeds them. He feeds the animals of the field.

Don’t be sad if you don’t have an earthly father that cares for you. Be comforted in the fact that your Heavenly Father sees and cares more than any earthly one. He will see you through, guide, protect, provide and fight for you. All you need do is stay with Him, ask Him to be near you always.

Be like the wise fish who didn’t ask for eyes all over its body so that it could see sharks when they approached it or the one that asked for wings to easily fly out of the water when he was pursued. The wise fish asked God to always be by its side and so survived in the shark-filled water. You too will survive if you stick with God.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 21 OCTOBER 2022 KEY POINT

You will achieve great feats in life with God as your Father.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 21 OCTOBER 2022 HYMN

LEAD US HEAVENLY FATHER

1. Lead us, heavenly Father, lead us
o’er the world’s tempestuous sea;
guard us, guide us, keep us, feed us,
for we have no help but Thee;
yet possessing every blessing,
if our God our Father be.

2. Saviour, breathe forgiveness o’er us:
all our weakness Thou dost know;
Thou didst tread this earth before us,
Thou didst feel its keenest woe;
lone and dreary, faint and weary,
through the desert Thou didst go.

3. Spirit of our God, descending,
fill our hearts with heavenly joy,
love with every passion blending,
pleasure that can never cloy:
thus provided, pardoned, guided,
nothing can our peace destroy.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 21 OCTOBER 2022 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: 1 TIMOTHY 1:1-20, JEREMIAH 5-6

LESSON EIGHT (08)
TOPIC: POLITICAL DOMINION

SUNDAY SCHOOL HYMN
1. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
O how I love Thee well,
I am happy, it makes me glad
To rejoice at Thy birth.

2. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
Thy friendship suits me well,
Both young and will sing Thy song,
We long for Sunday School.

3. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
Christ was Thy first teacher,
The Holy Spirit, great teacher,
Does manifest in thee.

4. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
This testimony is sure,
That God, the Father Almighty,
Poured His blessings on me

5. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
Though the sun be so bright,
Or if the clouds be black with rain,
I’ll be in Sunday School.

6. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
I rejoice to see Thee,
Will thou pass over me today?
Without my being blest?

MEMORY VERSE: “And hast made us unto our God kings and priests: and we shall reign on the earth.” Revelation 5:10.

BIBLE PASSAGE: GENESIS 1:26-28.

[26]And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth.

[27]So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.

[28]And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it: and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth.

INTRODUCTION: The word dominion means “rule or power over.” God has sovereign power over His creation and has also delegated the authority to mankind to have dominion over the works of His hands (Gen.1:26; Ps.8:6). However, some Christians are passive and do not see that God wants the Church to take charge of and revamp their societies. Instead, they only see the command for believers to preach the gospel as in Matthew 28:19-20 and wait for God to implement social reforms Himself.

OUTLINES:
1. DOMINION THEOLOGY
2. DISPOSITION OF CHRISTIANS TO POLITICAL DOMINION

1. DOMINION THEOLOGY

Dominion theology refers to a line of thought with regards to the role of the church in contemporary society; it holds that Christians should rule all areas of society, personal and corporate by the Law of God. This belief is based on Genesis 1:28, which says, “Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it: and have dominion …” This verse is a divine mandate to claim dominion over the earth, physically, spiritually, economically, politically, etc. (Lk.19:13). This theological idea about Christians having political dominion has its root in the nature of God and reality, the importance of justice, the value of freedom, and a rich understanding of the human person as created in the image of God (Ps.82:6; Jn.10:34), made for flourishing (Ps.92:12-13), and called to an eternal destiny (Rom. 8:30).

CLASS ACTIVITY 1: Students should discuss why some believers do not take the lead.

2. DISPOSITION OF CHRISTIANS TO POLITICAL DOMINION

The political docility of Christians of the early church could be traced to the fact that Israel and some gentile nations were under the colonial rule of the Roman Empire and Christians were taught to be in subjection to the authorities that be (Rom.13:1): at best, they were to pray for those in power and could not participate in the politics of their time (1Tim.2:1-2). This might have been responsible for why Christians hesitate to be actively involved in the politics of our days, whereas, the God we believe and serve is interested in the way the world is governed (Gen.1:28).
Satan stole the “keys of dominion” when he deceived Adam and Eve.

Then, when Christ gave the “keys of the kingdom” to Peter in Matthew 16:19, it was a sign that dominion had been returned to man. Now it is our job to “take back” what is rightfully ours. Political dominion is a must for Christians and not an option because the earth is our place of dominion, not Heaven (Ps.115:16). Christians have to occupy strategic political positions to be at the helms of affairs for positive influence.

While it is true that we belong to a heavenly kingdom that is not of this world, we are still numbered among the people in this world and are subjected to the rules and systems of its government (Jn.17:15-16). We indeed seek another home, (Heb.11:10, 14; 13:14) but that should not be an excuse to be nonchalant about our present abode and refuse to take responsibility for its governance (Ps.115:16). It is also true that the world is passing away (1Cor.7:31) but we should not forget that we will also give an account of how it is managed before it passes away (1Jn. 2:17).

Therefore, it should be of concern to Christians to be a part of ‘high level’ decision making processes to ensure that justice is done, biblical principles are upheld and the Christian faith survives and is preserved (Ps.33:5; Mic.6:8). As the salt and light of the world (Matt.5:13-16), when we engage ourselves in politics and government, we speak out for those who cannot speak and defend the rights of the poor and needy (Prov.31:8-9).

CLASS ACTIVITY 2: Students should identify areas where they want to make changes if they had the privilege of being in power.

CONCLUSION: All Christians are political, whether we realize it or not. If we choose not to engage in politics, it is a vote for the status quo – the way things are.

QUESTION:
* 1. All Christians are political, whether we realize it or not. If we choose not to engage in politics, it is a vote for the status quo – the way things are. Mention three (3) dispositions of Christians to political dominion.

ASSIGNMENT: Students should list five (5) reasons some Christians are afraid of being involved in politics. (2×5=10 Marks)

LESSON EIGHT (08)
TOPIC: POLITICAL DOMINION

SUNDAY SCHOOL HYMN
1. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
O how I love Thee well,
I am happy, it makes me glad
To rejoice at Thy birth.

2. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
Thy friendship suits me well,
Both young and will sing Thy song,
We long for Sunday School.

3. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
Christ was Thy first teacher,
The Holy Spirit, great teacher,
Does manifest in thee.

4. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
This testimony is sure,
That God, the Father Almighty,
Poured His blessings on me

5. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
Though the sun be so bright,
Or if the clouds be black with rain,
I’ll be in Sunday School.

6. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
I rejoice to see Thee,
Will thou pass over me today?
Without my being blest?

OPENING PRAYER: Father, help me to understand the dominion You gave man from the beginning.

BIBLE PASSAGE: GENESIS 1:26-28.

[26]And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth.

[27]So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.

[28]And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it: and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth.

MEMORY VERSE: “And hast made us unto our God kings and priests: and we shall reign on the earth.” Revelation 5:10.

INTRODUCTION: The word dominion means “rule or power over.” God has sovereign power over His creation and has also delegated the authority to mankind to have dominion over the works of His hands (Gen.1:26; Ps.8:6). However, some Christians are passive and do not see that God wants the Church to take charge of and revamp their societies. Instead, they only see the command for believers to preach the gospel as in Matthew 28:19-20 and wait for God to implement social reforms Himself.

TEACHER’S DIARY
LESSON AIM:
To guide the students into the Theology of Dominion.

TEACHING OBJECTIVES: At the end of this lesson, students should be able to:
a. Know God’s perspective of dominion.
b. Understand the workings of political dominion
c. Understand the Believers’ role in exercising dominion.

TEACHING PLAN:
To achieve the above-stated objectives, the teacher should:
a. Allow the students to recite the memory verse, read the Bible passage, contribute to the discussion, do class activities and assignment.
b. Allow the Assistant Teacher to see to the well-being of the class, mark attendance and assignment.
c. Teach the lesson outlines, summarise, conclude, evaluate the lesson and give assignment.

TEXT REVIEW:
i. At creation God said man should be made like Him and have dominion over His creation, V26.
ii. So ………………………………………………………V27.
iii. And God blessed ..…………………………V28.

LESSON OUTLINES:
1. DOMINION THEOLOGY
2. DISPOSITION OF CHRISTIANS TO POLITICAL DOMINION

1..DOMINION THEOLOGY
A. The teacher should explain the meaning of dominion theology as follows:
i. Dominion theology refers to a line of thought with regard to the role of the church in contemporary society.

ii. It holds that Christians should rule all areas of society, personal and corporate by the Law of God.

iii. This belief is based on Genesis 1:28, which says, “Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it: and have dominion …”

iv. Genesis 1:28 is a divine mandate to claim dominion over the earth, physically, spiritually, economically, politically, etc. (Lk.19:13).

v. This theological idea about Christians having political dominion has its root in:
a. The nature of God and reality
b. The importance of justice
c. The value of freedom
d. A rich understanding of the human person as created in the image of God (Ps.82:6; Jn.10:34).
e. The fact that Christians are made for flourishing (Ps.92:12-13)
f. We are called to an eternal destiny (Rom.8:30).

Dominion theology refers to a line of thought with regards to the role of the church in contemporary society; it holds that Christians should rule all areas of society, personal and corporate by the Law of God. This belief is based on Genesis 1:28, which says, “Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it: and have dominion …” This verse is a divine mandate to claim dominion over the earth, physically, spiritually, economically, politically, etc. (Lk.19:13). This theological idea about Christians having political dominion has its root in the nature of God and reality, the importance of justice, the value of freedom, and a rich understanding of the human person as created in the image of God (Ps.82:6; Jn.10:34), made for flourishing (Ps.92:12-13), and called to an eternal destiny (Rom. 8:30).

CLASS ACTIVITY 1: Students should discuss why some believers do not take the lead.

2. DISPOSITION OF CHRISTIANS TO POLITICAL DOMINION
A. The teacher should establish the history of political docility in the church:
i. The political docility of Christians of the early church could be traced to the fact that Israel and some gentile nations were under the colonial rule of the Roman Empire and Christians were taught to be in subjection to the authorities that be (Rom.13:1): at best, they were to pray for those in power and could not participate in the politics of their time (1Tim.2:1-2).

ii.This might have been responsible for why Christians hesitate to be actively involved in the politics of our days, whereas, the God we believe and serve is interested in the way the world is governed (Gen.1:28).

iii. Satan stole the “keys of dominion” when he deceived Adam and Eve.

iv. When Christ gave the “keys of the kingdom” to Peter in Matthew 16:19, it was a sign that dominion had been returned to man.

v. Now it is our job to “take back” what is rightfully ours.

vi. Political dominion is a must for Christians and not an option because the earth is our place of dominion, not Heaven (Ps.115:16).

vii.Christians have to occupy strategic political positions to be at the helms of affairs for positive influence.

B. The teacher should explain the believer’s disposition to political dominion as follows:
i. While it is true that we belong to a heavenly kingdom that is not of this world, we are still numbered among the people in this world and are subjected to the rules and systems of its government (Jn.17:15-16).

ii. We indeed seek another home, (Heb.11:10, 14; 13:14) but that should not be an excuse to be nonchalant about our present abode and refuse to take responsibility for its governance (Ps.115:16).

iii. It is also true that the world is passing away (1 Cor.7:31) but we should not forget that we will also give an account of how it is managed before it passes away (1Jn.2:17).

C. It should therefore be of concern for Christians:
i. To be a part of ‘high level’ decision making processes to ensure that justice is done.

ii. Biblical principles are upheld and the Christian faith survives and is preserved (Ps. 33:5; Mic. 6:8).

iii. As the salt and light of the world (Matt. 5:13-16), when we engage ourselves in politics and government, we speak out for those who cannot speak and defend the rights of the poor and needy (Prov.31:8-9).

The political docility of Christians of the early church could be traced to the fact that Israel and some gentile nations were under the colonial rule of the Roman Empire and Christians were taught to be in subjection to the authorities that be (Rom.13:1): at best, they were to pray for those in power and could not participate in the politics of their time (1Tim.2:1-2). This might have been responsible for why Christians hesitate to be actively involved in the politics of our days, whereas, the God we believe and serve is interested in the way the world is governed (Gen.1:28).

Satan stole the “keys of dominion” when he deceived Adam and Eve. Then, when Christ gave the “keys of the kingdom” to Peter in Matthew 16:19, it was a sign that dominion had been returned to man. Now it is our job to “take back” what is rightfully ours. Political dominion is a must for Christians and not an option because the earth is our place of dominion, not Heaven (Ps.115:16). Christians have to occupy strategic political positions to be at the helms of affairs for positive influence.

While it is true that we belong to a heavenly kingdom that is not of this world, we are still numbered among the people in this world and are subjected to the rules and systems of its government (Jn.17:15-16). We indeed seek another home, (Heb.11:10, 14; 13:14) but that should not be an excuse to be nonchalant about our present abode and refuse to take responsibility for its governance (Ps.115:16). It is also true that the world is passing away (1 Cor.7:31) but we should not forget that we will also give an account of how it is managed before it passes away (1Jn. 2:17).

Therefore, it should be of concern to Christians to be a part of ‘high level’ decision making processes to ensure that justice is done, biblical principles are upheld and the Christian faith survives and is preserved (Ps.33:5; Mic.6:8). As the salt and light of the world (Matt.5:13-16), when we engage ourselves in politics and government, we speak out for those who cannot speak and defend the rights of the poor and needy (Prov.31:8-9).

CLASS ACTIVITY 2: Students should identify areas where they want to make changes if they had the privilege of being in power.

SUMMARY:.The understanding of dominion theology will enable believers to take their rightful places in leading in any spheres of this world.

CONCLUSION: All Christians are political, whether we realize it or not. If we choose not to engage in politics, it is a vote for the status quo – the way things are.

QUESTION:
* 1. All Christians are political, whether we realize it or not. If we choose not to engage in politics, it is a vote for the status quo – the way things are. Mention three (3) dispositions of Christians to political dominion.

EVALUATION: Teachers should ask the students to discuss their understanding of dominion theology.

CLOSING PRAYER: Father, I receive the grace to exercise all-round dominion.

ASSIGNMENT: Students should list five (5) reasons some Christians are afraid of being involved in politics. (2×5=10 Marks).

LESSON EIGHT (08)
TOPIC: POLITICS: BE INVOLVED (PART 1)

SUNDAY SCHOOL HYMN
1. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
O how I love Thee well,
I am happy, it makes me glad
To rejoice at Thy birth.

2. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
Thy friend friendship suits me well,
Both young and will sing Thy song,
We long for Sunday School.

3. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
Christ was Thy first teacher,
The Holy Spirit, great teacher,
Does manifest in thee.

4. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
This testimony is sure,
That God, the Father Almighty,
Poured His blessing on Thee

5. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
Though the sun be so bright,
Or if the clouds be black with rain,
I’ll be in Sunday School.

6. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
I rejoice to see Thee,
Will thou pass over me today?
Without my being blest?

MEMORY VERSE:
“When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan.” Proverbs 29:2 (NKJV).

BIBLE TEXT: NEHEMIAH 5:14-19.

[14]Moreover from the time that I was appointed to be their governor in the land of Judah, from the twentieth year even unto the two and thirtieth year of Artaxerxes the king, that is, twelve years, I and my brethren have not eaten the bread of the governor.

[15]But the former governors that had been before me were chargeable unto the people, and had taken of them bread and wine, beside forty shekels of silver; yea, even their servants bare rule over the people: but so did not I, because of the fear of God.

[16]Yea, also I continued in the work of this wall, neither bought we any land: and all my servants were gathered thither unto the work.

[17]Moreover there were at my table an hundred and fifty of the Jews and rulers, beside those that came unto us from among the heathen that are about us.

[18]Now that which was prepared for me daily was one ox and six choice sheep; also fowls were prepared for me, and once in ten days store of all sorts of wine: yet for all this required not I the bread of the governor, because the bondage was heavy upon this people.

[19]Think upon me, my God, for good, according to all that I have done for this people.

INTRODUCTION:Generally, politics can be described as the methodology and activities associated with running a government, an organisation, or a movement. Politics is all about influence. It is this influence that further births positive or negative changes in the lives of the people. The involvement of Christians in politics is neither secular nor beyond the ideologies of Christianity because it is the desire of God that believers take charge and have influence here on earth (Gen.1:28; Matt. 5:13-16).

LESSON OUTLINES:
1. MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT POLITICS
2. WHY SHOULD CHRISTIANS BE INVOLVED IN POLITICS?

1. MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT POLITICS
Some Christians are of the opinion that, since our kingdom is not of this world, we do not have to be involved in any political activity in the world we presently live in (Jn.17:14). This is not the whole truth but a misconception aimed at robbing us of our godly heritage of dominion (Ps.8:6; 1Pet.2:9; Rev.5:10). Here are some reasons for the misconception or wrong notions about the involvement of Christians in politics;
1. Politics is a dirty game and a worldly affair.
2. Political involvements will take one to hell.
3. All politicians are liars, corrupt and promiscuous.
4. It is an opportunity to embezzle money or amass wealth unlawfully.
5. Most politicians are fetish or occultists.

CLASS ACTIVITY 1: Why are some Christians afraid of politics?

2. WHY SHOULD CHRISTIANS BE INVOLVED IN POLITICS?
In order to disabuse our minds as Christians about our active involvement in politics, we need to consider the following reasons objectively:
1. It is the desire of God that believers take charge and have influence here on earth (Deut. 28:13). We are to take the lead and allow kingdom values to shape our society (Matt.5:13-16).

2. The leaders we elect or fail to elect have a great influence on our freedom, well-being, and the fulfilment of our God-given mandate. They can choose to protect our rights to worship and spread the gospel, or prevent us from exercising such rights (Esth.4:14; Dan.6:7).

3. Politics like other sectors of national developments (Health, Finance, etc.), should be explored to “teach all nations” in order to demonstrate the exemplary life and flavour of godliness (Dan.6:1-3; Matt.28:19-20).

4. The involvement of godly Christians in politics will reduce corruption, disorderliness, mischief, and other socio-economic vices in the society (2Chr.14:1-6; Prov.29:2).

5. To effect positive and lasting changes that will benefit the society (Gen.41:33-40; Prov.14:34).

CLASS ACTIVITY 2: What can believers do to eliminate the fear of failure or defeat in politics?

CONCLUSION: God is still looking for the righteous few, in order to uplift our nations (Gen.18:32).

QUESTIONS:
* Mention four misconceptions believers have about politics
* Why should Christians be involved in politics?

ASSIGNMENT: Mention five consequences of appointing or electing ungodly/bad people to lead. (2X5=10 marks).

LESSON EIGHT (08)
TOPIC: POLITICAL DOMINION

SUNDAY SCHOOL HYMN
1. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
O how I love Thee well,
I am happy, it makes me glad
To rejoice at Thy birth.

2. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
Thy friend friendship suits me well,
Both young and will sing Thy song,
We long for Sunday School.

3. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
Christ was Thy first teacher,
The Holy Spirit, great teacher,
Does manifest in thee.

4. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
This testimony is sure,
That God, the Father Almighty,
Poured His blessing on Thee

5. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
Though the sun be so bright,
Or if the clouds be black with rain,
I’ll be in Sunday School.

6. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
I rejoice to see Thee,
Will thou pass over me today?
Without my being blest?

OPENING PRAYER: Father, help me to play my role to ensure that only the righteous are in authority.

MEMORY VERSE: “When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: But when the wicked man rules, the people mourn”. — Proverbs 29:2 (NKJV)

BIBLE PASSAGE: NEHEMIAH 5:14-19

14 Moreover from the time that I was appointed to be their governor in the land of Judeh, from the twentieth year even unto the two and thirtieth year of Artaxerxes the king, that is, twelve years, I and my brethren have not eaten the bread of the governor.

15 But the former governors that had been before me were chargeable unto the people, and had taken of them bread and wine, beside forty shekels of silver; yea, even their servants bare rule over the people: but so did not I, because of the fear of God.

16 Yea, also I continued in the work of this wall, neither bought we any land: and all my servants were gathered thither unto the work.

17 Moreover there were at my table an hundred and fifty of the Jews and rulers, beside those that came unto us from among the heathen that are about us.

18 Now that which was prepared for me daily was one ox and six choice sheep; also fowls were prepared for me, and once in ten days store of all sorts of wine: yet for all this required not I the bread of the governor, because the bondage was heavy upon this people.

19 Think upon me, my God, for good, according to all that I have done for this people.

INTRODUCTION: Generally, politics can be described as the methodology and activities associated with running a government, an organisation or a movement. Politics is all about influence. It is this influence that further birth positive or negative changes in the lives of the people. The involvement of Christians in politics is neither circular, beyond the ideologies of Christianity because it is the desire of God that belivers take charge and have influence here on earth (Genesis 1:28 Matthew 5:13-16).

TEACHING REVIEW: Nehemiah 5:14-19

Nehemiah was a true agent of change and demonstrated the following six spheres of commitment to the people as the Governor of Judea. *Neh. 5:14*
(a). Commitment to transparency and accountable administration…. V14-15a
(b). Commitment to the …… V15b
(c). Commitment to the …… V16A
(d). Commitment to the …… V17
(e). Commitment to …… V18
(f). commitment to ……. V19

Nehemiah changed the structure and attitude of the people by being involved. Therefore, get involved.

LESSON OUTLINE
1. MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT POLITICS
2. WHY SHOULD CHRISTIANS BE INVOLVED IN POLITICS?

1. MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT POLITICS
A. Question:
Teacher so first ask students to explain why many Christians do not get involved in politics (political apathy)
Answer:
Teacher should enumerate five (5) points given below which Christians use as excuse for not engaging in political açtivities:
i. Politics is a dirty game and a worldly affairs

ii. Politics involvement will take one to hell

iii. All politicians are liar, corrupt and promiscuous

iv. It is an opportunity to embezzle money or amass wealth unlawfully

v. Most politicians are fetish or occultic.

B. Teachers should emphasize the following truths:
i. Although the kingdom of the believers is in heaven, God gave us the earth/land to possess as possession. (Obadiah 1:17).

ii. Belivers’ heritage includes the country/cities and towns which God has given us. We own it and need to reign on it (Revelation 5:10)

iii. The Earth is the Lord’s… what belongs to our God belongs to us (Psalm 24:1; Psalm 8:6).

CLASS ACTIVITY 1: Why are some Christians afraid of politics?

2. WHY SHOULD CHRISTIANS BE INVOLVED IN POLITICS?
(i). It is the desire of God that believers take charge and have influence here on earth (Deuteronomy 28:13). We are to take the lead and allowed Kingdom values to shape our society (Matthew 5:13-16).

(ii). The leaders we elect or failed to elect, have a great influence on our freedom, well-being and the fulfillment of our God-given mandate. They can choose to protect our rights to worship and spread the gospel or prevent us from exercising such rights (Esther 4:14; Daniel 6:7).

(iii). Politics like other sectors of national developments (health, finance, e t c), should be explored to “teach all nations” in order to demonstrate the examplary life and flavour of godliness (Daniel 6:1-3; Matthew 28:19-20)

(iv). The involvement of godly Christians in politics will reduce corruption, disorderliness, mischief and other social economic vices in the society (2Corinthians 14:1-6; Proverbs 29:2)

(v). To effect positive and lasting changes that will benefit society (Genesis 41:33-40; Proverbs 14:34).

CLASS ACTIVITY 2: What can believers do to eliminate the fear of failure or defeat in politics?

CONCLUSION: God is still looking for the righteous few in order to uplift our Nations (Genesis 18:33)

CLOSING PRAYER: Father, let all Your children wake-up from political slumber and apathy.

ASSIGNMENT: Mention five (5) consequences of appointing or electing ungodly/bad people to lead. (2×5=10 Marks)

Our world today has gone digital and almost everything can be done on our devices. As believers, we must use every tool in our hands to the glory of God and this is why we are sharing 4 Christian Apps you need with you.

We are not excluded from technological advancements because we’re believers. This means that we are not left and whether we like it or not, we make use of technology daily. This is not a sin as long as it is used to God’s glory.

There are a lot of applications (both mobile and desktop applications) available to us today which can support our spiritual journey and help us remain spiritually-fervent. It is important to make your phone add spiritual value to you, therefore we recommend that you download these applications and if you have children who have phones, get them to get the applications too.

Seeing how much mobile phones have become a part of our lives in the past few years, there is no reason why we shouldn’t incorporate it into our spiritual journey.

1. YOUVERSION BIBLE APP

This is the first amongst the Christian Bible Apps you need. This is a Bible App that offers so many exciting extras to your Bible study experience. With Youversion Bible, you get to enjoy hundreds of versions of the Bible, and in different languages. Including audio Bible. You can make bookmarks, and notes on your favorite verses. You also have access to hundreds of reading plans/devotionals.

YouVersion Bible App is an online and mobile bible platform published for Android, iOS and many other operating systems; it also supports a variety of other platforms.

According to Youversion, as at 2020, the Bible App features 2,062 Bible versions in 1,372 languages, audio Bibles for popular versions, offline capabilities, as well as over 800 Bible Plans on specific topics, portions of the Bible, the entire Bible, and devotionals. Youversion Bible is without a doubt among the Christian apps you need.

2. ENDURING WORD

This App will help make your Bible study more insightful because it contains commentaries from other mature believers on all the scriptures in the Bible.

Read: Signs That You Need A Personal Retreat

3. iDISCIPLE

iDisciple is a great app that had to make it to this list of Christian apps you need. This app is for messages, devotions, music, videos, and more. This App is great for individuals who like to scroll through social media and interact with the videos or articles that pop up in their feed.

With iDisciple, you get to:
Read devotionals
Watch messages
Listen to Christian music
Watch Christian videos
Follow Bible reading plans
Search for content from favorite speakers or authors

4. BIBLE MEMORY

In one of our recent posts, we shared tips on how to memorize scriptures with you. This Bible app is among the Bible apps you need because it can help you memorize your favorite passages.

With this app, you can add verses and whole sections when you’re trying to really get familiar with a scripture.
Bible Memory is easy to navigate, and uses an effective method for memorization. It does this by slowly removing words from the verses you’re memorizing until you’re able to produce it all from memory.

These are just a few of the Christian apps you need. We would not like to bombard you with too many apps at once but we will update this list often with more great Christian apps you need. Kindly share with us in the comments. You may also download the ones that interest you and give them a try.

Catch up on Impactful Articles like this, Bible verses, daily devotionals, prayers, declarations and messages on our website (rccgonline.org) God bless you.

These Christian hymns for hard times are great strengtheners and reminders of God’s Word in times when we need it the most. There are seasons in the life of a believer where test, trials and tribulations seem to be all around them. In times like that, listening to our compilation of Christian hymns for hard times is a great thing to do.

Hymns have a way of ministering to hearts of its listeners.

While you read God’s Word, listen to worship songs and pray, add listening to hymns to your to-do list because we’re sure they’ll bless you!

Below are 5 Christian hymns for hard times. These hymns bring hope and encouragement.

1. IT IS WELL WITH MY SOUL

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

It is well
With my soul
It is well, it is well with my soul

Though Satan should buffet, though trials should come
Let this blest assurance control
That Christ has regarded my helpless estate
And hath shed His own blood for my soul

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

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!

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

2. WILL YOUR ANCHOR HOLD IN THE STORMS OF LIFE

1. Will your anchor hold in the storms of life
When the clouds unfold their wings of strife?
When the strong tides lift, and the cables strain,
Will your anchor drift, or firm remain?

CHORUS:
We have an anchor that keeps the soul
Steadfast and sure while the billows roll;
Fastened to the Rock which cannot move,
Grounded firm and deep in the Saviour’s love!

2. It is safely moored, ‘twill the storm withstand,
For ’tis well secured by the Saviour’s hand,
And the cables, passed from His heart to mine,
Can defy the blast through strength divine.

3. It will firmly hold in the straits of fear,
When the breakers have told the reef is near; Though the tempest rage and the wild winds blow,
Not an angry wave shall our bark o’erflow.

4. It will surely hold in the flood of death,
When the waters cold, chill our latest breath,
On the rising tide it can never fail, While our hopes abide within the veil!

5. When our eyes behold, through the gathering night
The city of gold, our harbour bright,
We shall anchor fast by the heavenly shore,
With the storms all past for evermore.

3. THE COMFORTER HAS COME

1. O spread the tidings round,
Wherever man is found,
Wherever human hearts
and human woes abound.
Let every Christian tongue
proclaim the joyful sound:
The Comforter has come!

CHORUS
The Comforter has come!
The Comforter has come!
The Holy Ghost from heav’n,
the Father’s promise giv’n,
O spread the tidings ’round,
wherever man is found:
The Comforter has come!

2. The long, long night is past;
the morning breaks at last;
And hushed the dreadful wail
and fury of the blast,
As o’er the golden hills
the day advances fast!
The Comforter has come!

3. Lo, the great King of kings,
with healing in His wings,
To every captive soul
a full deliv’rance brings;
And thro’ the vacant cells
the song of triumph rings;
The Comforter has come!

4. O boundless love divine!
How shall this tongue of mine
To wond’ring mortals tell
the matchless grace divine –
That I, a child of hell,
should in His image shine?
The Comforter has come!

Read: 6 Powerful Christian Hymns About God’s Love

4. ON CHRIST THE SOLID ROCK I STAND

1. My hope is built on nothing less
Than Jesus’ blood and righteousness;
I dare not trust the sweetest frame,
But wholly lean on Jesus name.

CHORUS:
On Christ, the solid Rock, I stand;
All other ground is sinking sand,
All other ground is sinking sand.

2. When darkness seems to veil His face,
I rest on His unchanging grace;
In every high and stormy gale,
My anchor holds within the veil.

3. His oath, His covenant, and blood,
Support me in the whelming flood;
When all around my soul gives way,
He then is all my hope and stay.

4. When He shall come with trumpet sound,
Oh, may I then in Him be found;
Dressed in His righteousness alone,
Faultless to stand before the throne.

5. I’VE FOUND A FRIEND IN JESUS

1. I’ve found a friend in Jesus,
He’s everything to me,
He’s the fairest of ten thousand to my soul;
The Lily of the Valley, in Him alone I see
All I need to cleanse and make me fully whole.
In sorrow He’s my comfort,
In trouble He’s my stay;
He tells me every care on Him to roll.
He’s the Lily of the Valley,
the Bright and Morning Star,
He’s the fairest of ten thousand to my soul.

2. He all my griefs has taken,
and all my sorrows borne;
In temptation He’s my strong and mighty tow’r;
I’ve all for Him forsaken,
and all my idols torn
From my heart and now
He keeps me by His pow’r.
Though all the world forsake me,
and Satan tempt me sore,
Through Jesus I shall safely reach the goal.

3. He’ll never, never leave me,
nor yet forsake me here,
While I live by faith and do His blessed will;
A wall of fire about me,
I’ve nothing now to fear,
From His manna
He my hungry soul shall fill.
Then sweeping up to glory to see
His blessed face,
Where rivers of delight shall ever roll.

We’re sure there are more hymns you know. Kindly share them with us in the comments.

Beloved, we are glad you could join in today again, we look forward to your engagement everyday as always. Please, say these prayers in faith and believe God for a performance.

Note: These prayers are spiritual, this can only be understood and fully accessed by God’s children. If you want to be blessed from these prayers, you must first, surrender your life to the Lord Jesus Christ, by saying this prayer:

“Lord Jesus, I come before You today with a broken and contrite heart full of repentance. Please, forgive me all my sins. Today, I surrender my life to You, I believe that Jesus is Lord and I confess it with my mouth. Jesus, come into my life and save my soul from eternal destruction in hellfire. In Jesus’ name, I pray.”

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Today’s Devotional: Open Heavens 20 October 2022

Powerful Declarations: Powerful Declarations For Today 20 October 2022

Today’s Powerful Confession: I confess today the Spirit of the Lord sets me upon my feet. I will walk and not be weary. I will run and not faint. I am supernaturally empowered to thrive in life in Jesus’ name, Amen. Hallelujah!

PRAYER POINTS

Lord I am grateful for bringing me this far, for being my strength and my sustainer. Father I give You all the glory in Jesus name.

Father I ask for Your mercy in my life. Lord forgive me of all my sins and cleanse me in Jesus name.

Oh Lord may I never depart from Your Word and everything You have taught me in Jesus name.

Oh Lord may Your Word be ever sweet to me. May I always eat it in Jesus name.

Father, please grant me understanding through Your precepts in Jesus name.

Father, let Your word continually be a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path in Jesus name.

Father grant me grace to study Your word intensely and by the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, and please will give me the wisdom I need and supernatural solutions to stand successfully in every area of life.

Father help me to put You first in all my decisions and in all my requests in Jesus name.

Lord let Your light been seen in my life and let people around me benefit from it in Jesus name.

Father help to live by Your word and be directed by the Holy Spirit in Jesus name.

Thank You for the benefactors and beneficiaries of Your great work on this platform (RCCGONLINE.ORG). Father I ask that fresh fire fall upon them, that they will be set ablaze for You.

Oh Lord, bless your son Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye for all his years of continual service, remember him, guide him on the path, help him remain focused, bless his entire household, and fulfill all Your promises for their liberation, ministry and family, in Jesus’ name.

Thank You Father for the intercessory team and the online platform (RCCGONLINE.ORG) and that which You have put in their hearts, I pray that You make them as flaming swords to bring men to Your kingdom and shut down the works of darkness in the name of Jesus.

Father, bless everyone dedicating their time to pray through these prayers & declarations at the point of their needs. Give them the grace to share/rebroadcast, in Jesus’ name.

Father, please uphold Your children working everyday on this platform (rccgonline.org) to prepare these prayers and declarations with Your right hand of righteousness and all those who have been rebroadcasting them, give them the grace to keep up with this good work of Faith, in the name of Jesus.

By faith, appreciate God for answered prayers. Your testimonies are undeniable in Jesus’ name.

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.

Submit yourself and your personal petitions to God. Cast all your cares on Him, for He cares for you.

( Philippians 4:6)

In Jesus’ name I pray.

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

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.

See you here tomorrow.