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.”

If you joined in that life-changing prayer, congratulations! Welcome to the family of God. Kindly reach us today via this email: [email protected]

Today’s Devotional: Open Heavens 11 August 2022

Powerful Declarations: Powerful Declarations For Today 11 August 2022

Today’s Powerful Confession: I confess today that nothing can ever separate me from the love that Christ has for me. Nothing is big or good enough to take me away from Jesus Christ. I abide in Him continually and enjoy life eternal in Jesus’ name, Amen. Hallelujah!

PRAYER POINTS

My most precious father I give You all the praise. I give You all the glory and honour for this new day which we have given Unto Me.

Thank You Jesus because You are touched by the feelings of my infirmity and I am not alone in anything that I am going through.

Oh Lord forgive me for every unfaithfulness I have committed. Wash me clean and help me to live a holy life in the name of Jesus.

Oh Lord, keep my family and I in You, may we not experience the second death in the name of Jesus!

Help me Lord, to love You completely and enough to surrender my life to You in the name of Jesus.

Father, help me to be detached from the things of this world. May nothing be big enough to take me away from the Gospel in the name of Jesus.

Father, please help me never to deny You again. No matter what temptations I pass through, Lord help me to remain faithful to You.

Father, grant me the grace and the stamina to endure till the end that I may be saved in the name of Jesus.

Oh Lord, just as Jesus went through dark times and overcame, let me overcome every obstacle an difficult season in the name of Jesus.

Father, just as Christ held on until He was rewarded, grant me the grace to hold on in the name of Jesus.

Lord, help me to remain faithful nonetheless. No matter what people do to me, let me look up to You who is the author and finisher of my faith in the name of Jesus.

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.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 11 AUGUST 2022 MEMORIZE: 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, Hebrews 12:1

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 11 AUGUST 2022 BIBLE READING MARK 4:18-19

18. And these are they which are sown among thorns; such as hear the word,

19. And the cares of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, and the lusts of other things entering in, choke the word, and it becometh unfruitful.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 11 AUGUST 2022 MESSAGE

Weights are not necessarily sins but distractions that are capable of slowing one down or making one lose focus on the race to Heaven. As a former athlete, I can assure you that the lighter you are, the faster you would run. This is why you can hardly see an obese athlete competing in a race.

In today’s Bible reading, deceitfulness of riches and cares of this world are examples of weights shown to us. You must not allow the love of money take over your heart to a point where you begin to seek it at all cost. The craze for money is increasing every day and has found its way into the Church, too.

Some workers in the Church cannot do anything voluntarily in the house of God anymore. They request to be paid by the Pastor for any service rendered. This was not so in my younger days, when we preferred to spend and be spent for God.

We sold our cars, property, left our comfort for the sake of the gospel but the reverse seems to be the case today. If your sole pursuit in life is to make money, you’re gradually gaining excess weight.

If your zeal for evangelism, follow-up and making impact is giving way to greed or wealth acquisition, then you should check yourself. Check your motive for wealth and if it doesn’t align with the will of God, drop it.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 11 AUGUST 2022 PRAYER POINT

Father, please let nothing derail me from making it to Heaven, in Jesus name.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 11 AUGUST 2022 HYMN

I’M PRESSING ON THE UPWARD WAY

1. I’m pressing on the upward way,
New heights I’m gaining every day;
Still praying as I onward bound,
“Lord, plant my feet on higher
ground”.

CHORUS
Lord, lift me up and let me stand,
By faith on heaven’s table-land;
Where love and joy and light abound,
Lord, plant my feet on higher ground.

2. My heart has no desire to stay,
Where doubts arise and fears dismay;
Though some may dwell where
these abound,
My constant aim is higher ground.

3. Beyond the mist I fain would rise,
To rest beneath unclouded skies,
Above earth’s turmoil peace is found
By those who dwell on higher ground.

4. I long to scale the utmost height,
Though rough the way, and hard the fight,
My song while climbing shall resound
Lord lead me on to higher ground.

5. Lord lead me up the mountain side,
I dare not climb without my Guide;
And heaven gained, I’ll gaze around,
With grateful heart from higher ground.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 11 AUGUST 2022 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: ROMANS 11:1-36, PSALMS 90-92

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 10 AUGUST 2022 MEMORIZE: But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price. 1 Peter 3:4

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 10 AUGUST 2022 BIBLE READING 1 PETER 3:1-4

1. Likewise, ye wives, be in subjection to your own husbands; that, if any obey not the word, they also may without the word be won by the conversation of the wives;

2. While they behold your chaste conversation coupled with fear.

3. Whose adorning let it not be that outward adorning of plaiting the hair, and of wearing of gold, or of putting on of apparel;

4. But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price.

Adults Version: Open Heaven 10 August 2022

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 10 AUGUST 2022 MESSAGE

In today’s Bible reading, a comparison is made between outward and inward adornment. The outward adornment is corruptible while the inward is incorruptible.

Also, the outward adornment is about the body, that is, the kind of clothes, jewelry, hair-do/hair-style, make-up, shoes et cetera, while the inward one is about the soul – that is, ones character.

Unfortunately, young people focus and spend so much on their appearance from clothing to make-up, accessories et cetera, yet are haggard on the inside.

My dear, physical beauty is good but spiritual beauty is better. There is no crime in being handsome or beautiful. There’s also no harm in dressing gorgeously but it is way better to pay more attention on your inward adornment. Work on your character, engage in spiritual exercises such as fasting, praying and meditating on God’s word.

The interesting thing is, when you pay more attention to your inner beauty, it will reflect on the outward appearance. If you are beautiful inwardly, you will be beautiful outwardly. Outer beauty without the corresponding character is vanity.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 10 AUGUST 2022 KEY POINT

Invest in your inner beauty because it will reflect on your outward appearance.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 10 AUGUST 2022 HYMN

LET OTHERS SEE JESUS IN YOU

1. While passing through this
world of sin,
And others your life shall view,
Be clean and pure without, within,
Let others see Jesus in you.

CHORUS
Let others see Jesus in you,
Let others see Jesus in you;
Keep telling the story, be faithful and true,
Let others see Jesus in you.

2. Your life’s a book before their eyes,
They’re reading it through and through;
Say, does it point them to the skies,
Do others see Jesus in you?

3. What joy ’twill be at set of sun,
In mansions beyond the blue,
To find some souls that you have won;
Let others see Jesus in you.

4. Then live for Christ both day and night,
Be faithful, be brave, and true,
And lead the lost to life and light;
Let others see Jesus in you.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 10 AUGUST 2022 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: ROMANS 10:1-21, PSALMS 88-89

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.”

If you joined in that life-changing prayer, congratulations! Welcome to the family of God. Kindly reach us today via this email: [email protected]

Today’s Devotional: Open Heavens 10 August 2022

Powerful Declarations: Powerful Declarations For Today 10 August 2022

Today’s Powerful Confession: I confess today I am daily strengthened and empowered to continue in and grow in my faith. I do not relent or go back. I am rich in faith and rich in all good things in Jesus’ name, Amen. Hallelujah!

PRAYER POINTS

My most precious father I give You all the praise. I give You all the glory and honour for this new day which we have given Unto Me.

Thank You Jesus because You are touched by the feelings of my infirmity and I am not alone in anything that I am going through.

Oh Lord forgive me for every sin I have committed. Wash me clean and help me to live a holy life in the name of Jesus.

Father, grant me the grace and the stamina to endure till the end that I may be saved in the name of Jesus.

Oh Lord, just as Jesus went through dark times and overcame, let me overcome every obstacle an difficult season in the name of Jesus.

Father, just as Christ held on until He was rewarded, grant me the grace to hold on in the name of Jesus.

Lord, help me to remain faithful nonetheless. No matter what people do to me, let me look up to You who is the author and finisher of my faith in the name of Jesus.

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.”

If you joined in that life-changing prayer! Kindly reach us today: [email protected] for guidance on how to grow in Christ.

Join today’s Devotion here: Open Heavens 10 August 2022

Today’s Prayer Points: Prayers points for Open Heavens 10 August 2022

Today’s Powerful Confession: I confess today I am daily strengthened and empowered to continue in and grow in my faith. I do not relent or go back. I am rich in faith and rich in all good things in Jesus’ name, Amen. Hallelujah!

DAILY DECLARATION

Holy spirit, thank You for always guiding me in all my ways and not allowing flesh to rule over Your will for my life and household

I decree and declare, I will never be separated from the love of God in anyway, in the mighty name of Jesus

I cut myself off every worldly enticement and engagement that wants to move me away from the plans of God for my life, in the name of Jesus

I decree that grace is released upon me to endure every persecution for my faith that I may receive the crown of life at the end in the name of Jesus.

I decree and declare that regardless of life’s vicissitudes, I overcome because I am an overcomer in the name of Jesus.

I decree and declare I am rich and wealthy because I have strong faith. I am rich on earth and in heaven in the name of Jesus.

I decree and declare that I store up treasures in heaven in Jesus name.

Thank you, Lord, for as I have decreed today, so shall it for myself and every member of my family and forever in the name of Jesus!

Thank You Father for 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.

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.”

If you joined in that life-changing prayer! Kindly reach us today: [email protected] for guidance on how to grow in Christ.

Join today’s Devotion here: Open Heavens 9 August 2022

Today’s Prayer Points: Prayers points for Open Heavens 9 August 2022

Today’s Powerful Confession: I confess today I love the Lord with all my soul, my spirit, and my body. My love never waxes cold for I am in constant close fellowship with Him. I serve Him from a place of love therefore He blesses my bread and my water and He takes sickness away from me in Jesus’ name, Amen. Hallelujah!

DAILY DECLARATION

I decree and declare that my secret place and fellowship with God grows stronger and stronger in the name of Jesus.

I decree and declare I am a well rounded Christian. On fire within and without. I am not a hypocrite in the name of Jesus.

I decree and declare my love does not wax cold. My love for God grows stronger in the name of Jesus.

I decree and declare that for all the days of my life I will give thanks to God and I will bless his Holy name in the name of Jesus.

I decree and declare God will make me increase and make me abound in love with everyone in the name of Jesus.

I decree and declare I shall step into a dimension of great wisdom and understanding in Jesus name.

I decree and declare that my steps will be ordered by the Lord in the name of Jesus.

I decree and declare; any pit or any trap that the enemy has prepared for me, they themselves shall fall into it in Jesus name.

I speak to the north I speak to the south, I speak to the west, and to the east and north, I shall be favoured today in the name of Jesus.

Thank You, Lord, for as I have decreed this early morning, so shall it for myself and every member of my family today and forever in the name of Jesus!

Thank You Father for 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.

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.”

If you joined in that life-changing prayer, congratulations! Welcome to the family of God. Kindly reach us today via this email: [email protected]

Today’s Devotional: Open Heavens 9 August 2022

Powerful Declarations: Powerful Declarations For Today 9 August 2022

Today’s Powerful Confession: I confess today I love the Lord with all my soul, my spirit, and my body. My love never waxes cold for I am in constant close fellowship with Him. I serve Him from a place of love therefore He blesses my bread and my water and He takes sickness away from me in Jesus’ name, Amen. Hallelujah!

PRAYER POINTS

Father I thank You for Your blessings upon my life, I thank You for giving me Your Son, I pray that the death of Jesus Christ will no be in vain in my life in Jesus name

Lord I pray in any way I have sinned against You, have mercy on me forgive my sins in Jesus name.

Father, help me to remain in close fellowship and intimacy with You all the time in Jesus name.

Lord, may my service and work for You not come from a place of monotony and routine but love and passion for You in the name of Jesus.

Father, let everything I do for You be motivated by deep love and passion for You in the name of Jesus.

Lord please grant me speed and acceleration in my education, work and every area of my life in Jesus name.

Lord let everything I do and everything I lay my hands on prosper in the name of Jesus

Dear God I pray that You will protect me and sheld me from everything that is not sent by You in the name of Jesus

Lord, please deliver me from all forms of captivity by Your work of grace, in Jesus’ name.

May the work of grace flow freely in my life, in the mighty name of Jesus.

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.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 9 AUGUST 2022 MEMORIZE: And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross. Philippians 2.8

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 9 AUGUST 2022 BIBLE READING 1 PETER 1:1-5

1. Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to the strangers scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia,

2. Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through sanctification of the Spirit, unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ: Grace unto you, and peace, be multiplied.

3. Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,

4. To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you,

5. Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 9 AUGUST 2022 MESSAGE

It’s easy to be obedient when you are told to do what you wish to but difficult when you don’t like what you were asked to do. For example, if you like doing dishes and you were told to do the dishes after a meal, you would do so gladly but if you were asked to weed the garden when you don’t like to hold a cutlass or any gardening tool, you would likely decline to take up such a task.

As a child of God, you have to come to a point where obedience will be your nature. In fact the whole essence of Christianity is obedience to Gods word and those of the people He has placed in positions of authority to guide you.

The elders have a saying that what an elderly person can see while sitting, a child can’t see it even if he/ she climbs on a tree. This means that the wisdom of an elder is needed by young people. One way this wisdom will be passed across is through instructions.

If you want to be wise, it’s best you prayerfully look for wise elders who will guide you into all that God has purposed for your life. If Jesus could obey God even to the point of death, you can, too.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 9 AUGUST 2022 PRAYER POINT

Father, please release upon me the spirit of total obedience to You.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 9 AUGUST 2022 HYMN

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 9 AUGUST 2022 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: ROMANS 9:1-33, PSALMS 85:1-13, PSALMS 86:1-17, PSALMS 87:1-7

OPEN HEAVEN 8 AUGUST 2022 MEMORIZE: Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness? 2 Corinthians 6:14

OPEN HEAVEN 8 AUGUST 2022 BIBLE READING REVELATION 2:1-3

1, Unto the angel of the church of Ephesus write; These things saith he that holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, who walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks;

2. I know thy works, and thy labour, and thy patience, and how thou canst not bear them which are evil: and thou hast tried them which say they are apostles, and are not, and hast found them liars:

3. And hast borne, and hast patience, and for my name’s sake hast laboured, and hast not fainted.

Good morning Beloved and Happy new week to you. We’re happy that you stopped by for today’s devotional. Thank you for joining us.

We’ll be reading and learning from Christ’s letter to the church at Ephesus. May the Holy Spirit open our eyes in the name of Jesus.

Don’t keep the word to yourself. Share this blessing with other believers by saving this website (rccgonline.org) and sharing the link by using the share button below and don’t forget to say the prayers and declarations for the day.

Today’s Powerful Confession: I confess today that I have nothing to do with darkness and evil. Every affiliation I have with them is broken now by the blood of the eternal covenant. I walk uprightly and I am blessed in Jesus’ name, Amen. Hallelujah!

Powerful Declarations: Powerful Declarations For Today 8 August 2022

Today’s Prayer Points: Prayer Points For Open Heavens 8 August 2022

Teens Devotional: Open Heavens For Teens 8 August 2022

Yesterday’s devotional: Open Heaven 7 August 2022

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OPEN HEAVEN 8 AUGUST 2022 MESSAGE

The first thing Jesus said to the Ephesus Church after introducing Himself to them is: “I know thy works, and thy labour, and thy patience, and how thou canst not bear them which are evil: and thou hast tried them which say they are apostles, and are not, and hast found them liars:” Revelation 2:2 God is watching us closely.

He can see it all! He said that members of the Ephesus Church did not tolerate sinners. They were separate (2 Corinthians 6:17). Are you comfortable amongst sinners? The Bible asks What has light got to do with darkness? If you choose a business partner who is not born again, he could be brandishing a charm under the table where no one can see him.

You would then be wondering why God is not answering your prayers, without knowing that evil spirits have been invited into the business. Jesus also commended this Church for trying the people who came to them claiming to be apostles, and finding the fake ones to be liars.

When Paul was about to leave the Ephesians, he said: “For I know this, that after my departing shall grievous wolves enter in among you, not sparing the flock. Also of your own selves shall men arise, speaking perverse things, to draw away disciples after them.” Acts 20:29-30 Paul warned them of false prophets and they immediately started trying whoever claimed to be sent by God to them.

This tells us that the members of this Church were not just hearers of the word but doers also. If these people had not acted on Pauls admonition to them, only God knows the kinds of doctrines that would have entered the Church. It is because of this admonition that Jesus said they hated the Nicolaitans.

The Nicolaitans are those who preach that once you are saved, you are forever saved the false grace preachers. The Ephesus Church never believed their lies because they tested spirits before even listening to any preacher. You will only fall for false doctrines if you don’t test all spirits.

OPEN HEAVEN 8 AUGUST 2022 PRAYER POINT: Prayer Points For Open Heavens 8 August 2022

Father, give me the gift of the discerning of spirits so that I don’t fall prey to wrong doctrines.

Thank you for reading today’s devotional Beloved.

Make the decision to be a contributor to the advancement of God’s Kingdom in one way or another. Live your life daily mindful of the purposes and plan of God.

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OPEN HEAVEN 8 AUGUST 2022 HYMN

DEEPER, DEEPER IN THE LOVE OF JESUS

1. Deeper, deeper in the love of Jesus
Daily let me go;
Higher, higher in the school of wisdom,
More of grace to know.

CHORUS
O deeper yet I pray,
And higher evry day,
And wiser, blessed, Lord,
In Thy precious, holy Word.

2. Deeper, deeper! blessed Holy Spirit,
Take me deeper still,
Till my life is wholly lost in Jesus,
And His perfect will.

3. Deeper, deeper! tho it cost hard trials,
Deeper let me go!
Rooted in the holy love of Jesus,
Let me fruitful grow.

4. Deeper, higher, evry day in Jesus,
Till all conflict past,
Finds me conquror, and in His own image
Perfected at last.

OPEN HEAVEN 8 AUGUST 2022 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: ISAIAH 1:1-31, ISAIAH 2:1-22, ISAIAH 3:1-26, ISAIAH 4:1-6, ISAIAH 5:1-30

OPEN HEAVEN 11 AUGUST 2022 MEMORIZE: And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell. Matthew 10:28

OPEN HEAVEN 11 AUGUST 2022 BIBLE READING REVELATION 2:8-11

8. And unto the angel of the church in Smyrna write; These things saith the first and the last, which was dead, and is alive;

9. I know thy works, and tribulation, and poverty, (but thou art rich) and I know the blasphemy of them which say they are Jews, and are not, but are the synagogue of Satan.

10. Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days: be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.

11. He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; He that overcometh shall not be hurt of the second death.

OPEN HEAVEN 11 AUGUST 2022 MESSAGE

Jesus assured the Smyrnan Church that even though they could experience painful physical death, because they were serving Him, they would have no part in the second death. If Jesus could use this as a consolation, it is then very clear to us that the second death is more hurtful than the physical one.

This is why I pity those who would rather sin than experience some pain for the sake of the gospel. The physical death is not what you should fear but rather, the spiritual one (Matthew 10:28). The physical death will last a short time, but the spiritual one is for eternity.

Some people want to do greater things than Jesus did, but are not willing to suffer like Him. Paul said: “That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death;” Philippians 3:10 You cannot fully know Jesus without also partaking in the fellowship of His sufferings.

If you are only with Jesus for the goodies but will run away to the devil once the going gets rough, then you are not worthy of His crown. If you don’t love Him enough to surrender your life to Him, then you are not worthy to receive His eternal life.

He said: “For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it.” Matthew 16:25 The real life you should hold firmly to with all your might is eternal life.

Don’t let anything be too big for you to sacrifice here on earth so as to avoid that second death. Jesus, in the letter to the Church in Smyrna says that He expects us to be faithful until death.

Many have not even been confronted with death and they are already unfaithful. Are you one of those? Are you truly faithful to God even in the midst of trials and temptations around you? Today is a good day for you to repent from your unfaithfulness.

If you refuse to repent, don’t expect to enter heaven at all because Jesus said if you deny Him here on earth, He will also deny you in Heaven (Matthew 10:33).

OPEN HEAVEN 11 AUGUST 2022 KEY POINT

Father, please help me never to deny You again. No matter what temptations I pass through, Lord help me to remain faithful to You.

OPEN HEAVEN 11 AUGUST 2022 HYMN

OPEN HEAVEN 11 AUGUST 2022 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: ISAIAH 14:1-32, ISAIAH 15:1-9, ISAIAH 16:1-14, ISAIAH 17:1-14, ISAIAH 18:1-7, ISAIAH 19:1-25