OPEN HEAVEN 24 JULY 2022 MEMORIZE: Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God. Matthew 5:8

OPEN HEAVEN 24 JULY 2022 BIBLE READING PSALMS 24:3-5

3. Who shall ascend into the hill of the LORD? or who shall stand in his holy place?

4. He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; who hath not lifted up his soul unto vanity, nor sworn deceitfully.

5. He shall receive the blessing from the LORD, and righteousness from the God of his salvation.

OPEN HEAVEN 24 JULY 2022 MESSAGE

From the memory verse, we see straightaway that the visa to heaven is a pure heart. The state of your heart determines whether you will go to heaven or not. This is because your words and actions will be based on the state of your heart.

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.”

Matthew 5:28 says that if you look ata woman to lust after her, you have committed adultery already. The same is true for women. Leviticus 17:11 says the life of an animal is in its blood. The heart is the organ that pumps blood into the body; this means that the heart is the seat of life.

Keep your heart diligently for indeed, out of it are the issues of life (Proverbs 4:23) When you become born again, your bloodline changes. You are now from the bloodline of God. Your heart therefore becomes brand new.

This is why 2 Corinthians 5:17 says when you become born again, you are now a new creature. In Ezekiel 36:26, the Lord says He will give you a new heart. With this new heart now, you have a new life flowing within you – the life of Christ Himself.

1 John 3:9 says: “Whosoever is born of God doth not commit sin; for his seed remaineth in him: and he cannot sin, because he is born of God.”

If you are born of God, your heart now pumps the life of Jesus into your body, so you cannot commit sin. This is why I wonder at the doctrine of the ‘extreme grace’ preachers who say you can become born again and still continue sinning. If you are

still permitting sin in your life, don’t deceive yourself, you don’t have the life of Christ in you.

Holiness is not a doctrine of the Old Testament, it is the lifestyle and nature of children of God, whether in the Old Testament or not. Yesterday, in this devotional, we discussed holiness and we did not make reference to any Old Testament Scripture; all the Scriptures were from the New Testament.

Don’t let anyone deceive you with false doctrines of grace coexisting with sin. Without holiness, no man can see God.

OPEN HEAVEN 24 JULY 2022 KEY POINT

Father, please help me to keep my heart pure at all times.

OPEN HEAVEN 24 JULY 2022 HYMN

OPEN HEAVEN 24 JULY 2022 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: PSALMS 146:1-10, PSALMS 147:1-20, PSALMS 148:1-14, PSALMS 149:1-9, PSALMS 150:1-6

What does the Word of God say about Peace?
The world is in a state of commotion and several ups and downs and this is a time that we are in need of peace more than ever before.

We thoughtfully compiled the scriptures below to give you insight into what God’s Word says about Peace.

Prayerfully study the scriptures below and ask for revelation from God to make it your experience. Be sure to write out the scriptures that stand out to you and share them with us in the comments below.

1. James 3:17

But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be interested in, full of mercy and good fruits without partiality and hypocrisy.

2. John 14:27

Peace I live with you the peace I give unto you, not as the world giveth give I unto you. Let not your heart be trouble neither let it be afraid.

3. Psalms 29:11

The Lord will give strength to his people, the Lord will bless his people with peace.

4. Isaiah 57:2

He shall enter into peace, they shall rest in their beds, each one walking in his brightness.

5. Colossians 3:15

And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye a called in one body, and be ye thankful.

6. Jude 1:2
Mercy unto you and peace and love be multiplied.

7. James 3:18

And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace.

8. Psalms 34:14

Depart from evil and do good, seek peace and pursue it.

9. Matthew 5:9

Blessed are the peacemaker for they shall be called the children of God.

10. 1 Thessalonians 5:13

And to esteem them very highly in love for their work sake and be at peace among yourselves.

11. Psalms 4:8

I will both lay me down in peace and sleep for thou lord only maketh me dwell in safety.

12. Isaiah 54:13

And all thy children shall be taught if the lord and great shall be the peace of thy children.

13. Romans 8:6

For to be carnally minded is death but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.

14. Romans 14:19

Let us, therefore, follow after the things which make for peace and the things wherewith one may edify another.

15. 1 Corinthians 14:33

For God is not the author of confusion but of peace as in all the churches of the saints.

16. Romans 5:1

Therefore being justified by faith we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.

17. 2 Thessalonians 3:16

Now the God of peace himself always by all means. The Lord be with you all.

18. Hebrews 12:14

Follow peace with all men and holiness without which no eyes shall see Lord.

19. Psalms 119:165

Great Peace have they which love thy law, and nothing shall offend them.

20. Philippians‬ ‭4:6-7‬ ‭

“Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”
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OPEN HEAVEN 22 JULY 2022 MEMORIZE: Woe unto him that striveth with his Maker! Let the potsherd strive with the potsherds of the earth. Shall the clay say to him that fashioneth it, What makest thou? or thy work, He hath no hands? Isaiah 45:9

OPEN HEAVEN 22 JULY 2022 BIBLE READING LUKE 18:9-14

9. And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others:

10. Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, and the other a publican.

11. The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men are, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican.

12. I fast twice in the week, I give tithes of all that I possess.

13. And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes unto heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, God be merciful to me a sinner.

14. I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other: for every one that exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.

OPEN HEAVEN 22 JULY 2022 MESSAGE

Wouldn’t it be a funny scene if someone were to have a case in court and then during the court proceedings, the accused turns to the judge and says, You are the representative of the government.

It is because the government did not take care of me that I did what I did, so you are the guilty one. That was what happened in Genesis 3:8-12 when God asked Adam why he was hiding from Him. In Matthew 25:14-30, we read the story of a Master who gave three of his servants talents to trade with while he was away on a journey.

Two traded with their talents while the last servant who was given only one talent didnt. When the Master returned and asked for a report, the last one came with judgement for his Master. He said, You are the guilty one sir.

First, you gave everybody more talents than you gave me. Secondly, I know you to be a wicked man who always reaps where he doesn’t sow, and so I hid your talent. Jesus told this story to point out to us that many of us are judging our Master the Most High God. We tell Him, The way I am behaving is because of You.

You are the guilty one, You are the one who made me the way I am. The talent was collected from the judgmental servant and he was thrown out of the presence of the Master into outer darkness, sorrow and pain.

Next time you are tempted to judge God, be careful because the result is not likely to be pleasant. When you go to God in prayer, dont go telling Him that, in spite of how good you are, He refused to answer your prayers.

Instead, when you go to Him in prayers, ask Him for mercy because when you consider everything, you will realise how many things in your life you need to improve on and how you dont even deserve the things that God has already given you.

A woman came to me complaining bitterly, questioning why God had refused to bless her despite paying her tithes regularly, giving offerings and always making herself available to work for God. She had forgotten that she had told me earlier that she was then in her third marriage. I told her that what she needed from God was mercy. When I go to God I just say, Lord, please have mercy on me.

OPEN HEAVEN 22 JULY 2022 PRAYER POINT

Lord, please just have mercy on me.

OPEN HEAVEN 22 JULY 2022 HYMN

OPEN HEAVEN 22 JULY 2022 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: PSALMS 139:1-24, PSALMS 140:1-13

LESSON FORTY SEVEN (47)
TOPIC: THE SPOTLESS BRIDE

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

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, please help me to present myself pure and spotless for Your second coming in the name of Jesus.

BIBLE PASSAGE: Ephesians 5:17-30

[17]Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.

[18]And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit;

[19]Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord;

[20]Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ;

[21]Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God.

[22]Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord.

[23]For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the church: and he is the saviour of the body.

[24]Therefore as the church is subject unto Christ, so let the wives be to their own husbands in every thing.

[25]Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it;

[26]That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word,

[27]That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish.

[28]So ought men to love their wives as their own bodies. He that loveth his wife loveth himself.

[29]For no man ever yet hated his own flesh; but nourisheth and cherisheth it, even as the Lord the church:

[30]For we are members of his body, of his flesh, and of his bones.

MEMORY VERSE: “That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish.” Ephesians 5:27.

INTRODUCTION: The Church, that is the congregation of all born again believers, is referred to as the Bride of Jesus Christ in Ephesians 5:25-27. Almost invariably, when a man chooses a bride, he chooses someone who is closest to him in manners, attributes, aspirations, ways of doing things, and the like, because only birds of the same feathers flock together (Amos 3:3). The Lord Jesus Christ is holy, spotless and without blemish; hence His Bride must be without spot or wrinkle too.

TEXT REVIEW:
“Apostle Paul listed ways to be spotless until the coming of the Lord Jesus Christ in the light of the following:
i. Be filled with the Holy Spirit not wine. (Eph. 5:18).

ii. Occupy your heart with melodious spiritual songs. V.19.

iii. Give thanks to God for all things. V.20.

ACTION: Teacher should find five other things which according to the passage can keep a believer spotless.
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iii. —————————————————–
iv. —————————————————–
v. —————————————————–

LESSON OUTLINES:
1. THE ESSENCE AND PROCESS OF BEING SPOTLESS
2. AREAS OF SPOTLESSNESS

1. THE ESSENCE AND PROCESS OF BEING SPOTLESS
This outline will address two questions:
i. Why should I be spotless? and
ii. How could I be spotless?

A. Why Should I Be Spotless?
i. You are a child of God. (John.1:12).

ii. Your Heavenly Father is spotless. (Matt. 5:48).

iii. You are a bride of Christ therefore you must be spotless. (Eph. 5:29-30).

iv. The bride of Christ will be married to Holy Christ in heaven that is holy. (Isa. 35:8).

v. You are required by the Almighty God to be spotless and be without wrinkle. (Eph. 5:27).

B. How Could I Be Spotless?
i. Purge yourself from all sinful habits and excesses. (Job 11:14-15; 2Tim. 2:21).

ii. Run away from all worldly affairs that can contaminate your holiness. (James 1:27; 1 John 2:15-17).

iii. Live daily for God as if each day is the last day. (Rom.12:1-2; 2Cor.13:5)

iv. Rely on the Lord Jesus Christ to help you attain your determination. (John.15:5; Phil. 4:13).

CLASS ACTIVITY 1:
Explain the role of society in bringing spot to the believer’s purity.

2. AREAS OF SPOTLESSNESS
Believers must be spotless in the following areas:
A. Spotless In Words
How? (James 3:2; Col.4:6; 1 Pet.4:15; Rev.21:27; Mark 7:20).
a. By bridling your tongue.

b. By carefully selecting words before speaking.

c. By avoiding gossip, lying, backbiting, rumour-mongering.

d. By avoiding speeches that defile.

B. Spotless In Thoughts
Believer’s thoughts and speeches must glorify God. (Ps.19:14).
How Can I Attain This?
a. Your heart must be pure at all times. (Matt.12:34-35).

b. Guide your thoughts.

c. Meditate upon the words of God.

d. Think what is true, just, honest, pure, lovely, good report, virtuous and praise worthy. (Phil. 4:8).

C. Spotless In Deeds: Our deeds must glorify our Heavenly Father. (Matt.5:14-16).
How?
a. In our actions.
b. As light.
c. At home/office/market.
d. Everywhere.
e. In everything.

CLASS ACTIVITY 2:
How can we guide our thoughts?

SUMMARY: Be pure and holy.

CONCLUSION: It is not enough for the Christians to be holy. They must be spotlessly so. Anyone who hopes to be part of the bride of Christ must stay spotless.

EVALUATION: What are the purposes and areas of spotlessness?

CLOSING PRAYER: Almighty God, please help Your children to stay away from those things that can bring stains to our holy garments.

ASSIGNMENT
Identify five (5) ways through which polluted society can become spotless.

LESSON FORTY SEVEN (47)
TOPIC: THE SPOTLESS BRIDE

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

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: “That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish.” Ephesians 5:27.

BIBLE PASSAGE: Ephesians 5:17-30

[17]Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.

[18]And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit;

[19]Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord;

[20]Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ;

[21]Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God.

[22]Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord.

[23]For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the church: and he is the saviour of the body.

[24]Therefore as the church is subject unto Christ, so let the wives be to their own husbands in every thing.

[25]Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it;
[26]That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word,

[27]That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish.

[28]So ought men to love their wives as their own bodies. He that loveth his wife loveth himself.

[29]For no man ever yet hated his own flesh; but nourisheth and cherisheth it, even as the Lord the church:

[30]For we are members of his body, of his flesh, and of his bones.

INTRODUCTION: The Church, that is the congregation of all born again believers, is referred to as the Bride of Jesus Christ in Ephesians 5:25-27. Almost invariably, when a man chooses a bride, he chooses someone who is closest to him in manners, attributes, aspirations, ways of doing things, and the like, because only birds of the same feathers flock together (Amos 3:3). The Lord Jesus Christ is holy, spotless and without blemish; hence His Bride must be without spot or wrinkle too.

OUTLINES:
1. THE ESSENCE AND PROCESS OF BEING SPOTLESS
2. AREAS OF SPOTLESSNESS

1. THE ESSENCE AND PROCESS OF BEING SPOTLESS
It is a reasonable question if a Christian asks, ‘Why must I be spotless?’ Or why must I be pure in all things that there cannot be found in me a single spot, fault or blemish? Here are just a few of the reasons.

First, a Christian is a child of God (John 1:12), and the child must be like his father. In fact, the Lord Jesus Christ said that every child of God must be as perfect as our Father in Heaven is perfect (Matt. 5:48).

Secondly, the Christian is part of the Bride of Christ. From which it follows that the Christian is part and parcel of the holy, spotless, Christ (Eph.5:29-30).Since Christ is spotlessly holy, it follows that no part of Him can be any less holy than Himself.

Thirdly, the wedding between Christ and His bride is going to take place in Heaven. And nothing unholy shall be allowed into Heaven (Isa. 35:8). Therefore, if you wish to be part of the bride at the wedding of the lamb, you must be without spot or wrinkle (Eph. 5:27).

The steps toward a life of spotless holiness begin with the new birth in Christ. (2 Cor. 5:17).This is then followed by purging yourself of all sinful habits and excesses (Job 11:14-15; 2 Tim. 2:21). After which you must steer clear of all worldly situations that can stain you or get you thinking along wrong tracks (James 1:27; 1 John 2:15-17).

Then, of course, you must live daily for God, taking one day at a time and living it as if it will be the last (Rom. 12:1-2; 2 Cor. 13:5). Since all determinations are useless without the help of God, you must constantly call on Jesus for help (John.15:5; Phil. 4:13).

2. AREAS OF SPOTLESSNESS
The next reasonable question is ‘In what areas should the bride of Christ be spotless?’ The answer, of course, is ‘in all things’. However, we will specifically look at three areas: In words, in thoughts and in deeds.

1.Spotless in words: Christians are expected to ‘bridle their tongues’ by putting a check or carefully selecting their words in order to avoid offences (James 3:2; Col.4:6). In order to be spotless in word, a Christian must abstain from gossiping, backbiting, lying, rumour-mongering and any other speech that defiles (1 Pet. 4:15; Rev. 21:27; Mark 7:20).
2.Spotless in thoughts: Before someone can be spotless in words, he has to be spotless in thoughts (Ps.19:14). This is because whatever comes out of your mouth is an overflow of what is in your heart (Matt.12:34-35; Prov. 23:7). Consequently, we are advised to watch very closely what we think about and meditate upon. In fact, there is a list of things that must occupy the thoughts of a Christian. These are the things that are true, just; honest, pure, lovely, of good report, virtuous and praiseworthy (Phil. 4:8).
3.Spotless in deeds: We must not only be spotless in words and thoughts but also in deeds. In fact, our deeds are to be as pure as light. We are to shine at home, in the office, market -place and everywhere so that the world will know who is really our Father (Matt. 5:14-16). True holiness cannot be hidden; it will always shine forth.

CONCLUSION: It is not enough for the Christians to be holy. They must be spotlessly so. Anyone who hopes to be part of the bride of Christ must stay spotless.

QUESTIONS
1. Why should a Christian be spotless?
2. In what areas should a Christian be spotless?

FURTHER READING
MON: Gal. 2:10. TUE: Jos.1:8. WED: 1 Cor.6:13. THUR: 1 John 2:14-15. FRI: 1 Peter 1:14. SAT: 1 Peter 5:15-16. SUN: 1 John 3:8-10.

ASSIGNMENT
Identify five (5) ways through which polluted society can become spotless.

OPEN HEAVEN 21 JULY 2022 MEMORIZE: Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning. James 1:17

OPEN HEAVEN 21 JULY 2022 BIBLE READING DANIEL 4:29-37

29. At the end of twelve months he walked in the palace of the kingdom of Babylon.

30. The king spake, and said, Is not this great Babylon, that I have built for the house of the kingdom by the might of my power, and for the honour of my majesty?

31. While the word was in the king’s mouth, there fell a voice from heaven, saying, O king Nebuchadnezzar, to thee it is spoken; The kingdom is departed from thee.

32. And they shall drive thee from men, and thy dwelling shall be with the beasts of the field: they shall make thee to eat grass as oxen, and seven times shall pass over thee, until thou know that the most High ruleth in the kingdom of men, and giveth it to whomsoever he will.

33. The same hour was the thing fulfilled upon Nebuchadnezzar: and he was driven from men, and did eat grass as oxen, and his body was wet with the dew of heaven, till his hairs were grown like eagles’ feathers, and his nails like birds’ claws.

34. And at the end of the days I Nebuchadnezzar lifted up mine eyes unto heaven, and mine understanding returned unto me, and I blessed the most High, and I praised and honoured him that liveth for ever, whose dominion is an everlasting dominion, and his kingdom is from generation to generation:

35. And all the inhabitants of the earth are reputed as nothing: and he doeth according to his will in the army of heaven, and among the inhabitants of the earth: and none can stay his hand, or say unto him, What doest thou?

36. At the same time my reason returned unto me; and for the glory of my kingdom, mine honour and brightness returned unto me; and my counsellors and my lords sought unto me; and I was established in my kingdom, and excellent majesty was added unto me.

37. Now I Nebuchadnezzar praise and extol and honour the King of heaven, all whose works are truth, and his ways judgment: and those that walk in pride he is able to abase.

OPEN HEAVEN 21 JULY 2022 MESSAGE

One was on a prayer walk when I got into a conversation with God. You see, if you were to ask a primary school pupil what the origin of a building is, he would say it is in the architects mind.

A secondary school student would say the origin of the building is in the owners mind. Someone who has a bit of deeper knowledge would tell you that the origin of the building started when the owner of the building was born.

If you were to consider it more deeply, you would see that if the parents of the owner of the building had never met each other to conceive him or her, the building would never have been built. Then again, if the parents were not born, they would never have met each other and then the building would never have been built.

By the time you go on and on, you would discover that everything we see in this world originated from God Himself. Every single thing. Now, look at all the things you have. Where do they originate from? From you or from God? Many times, people say, I worked hard to achieve the things I have.

I used my brain well and money came in. Who owns that brain of yours? There was a professor who always sat in front of my grammar school when I was a student there. If you wanted to hear real history, all you had to do was just buy him a drink and he would tell you all that you needed to know about the history of any part of the world you asked of, yet he could not remember his own name.

It is only by the mercy of God that your brain is still working. It is only by His mercy that you are not homeless today. It doesn’t matter what you have achieved, it all came from God and if you decide to raise your shoulders too high, He can withdraw it all, as in the case of Nebuchadnezzar in our Bible reading today.

He thought that all he had was achieved by his own wisdom, so God decided to teach him a lesson. God just shifted something tiny in his brain and before anyone knew it, the king was out in the field eating grass for seven years.

The moment God had mercy on him and restored his senses, he ceased from praising himself and started praising God, saying Now I Nebuchadnezzar praise and extol and honour the King of heaven, all whose works are truth, and his days judgment: and those that walk in pride he is able to abase (Daniel 4:37).

OPEN HEAVEN 21 JULY 2022 KEY POINT

Father, I just want to praise You for all that You have given to me. I recognise that it is not by my power that I have whatever I have, it is by Your mercy. Thank You Lord, for showing me mercy.

OPEN HEAVEN 21 JULY 2022 HYMN

O WORSHIP THE KING

1. O worship the King,
All glorious above,
O gratefully sing
His power and His love;
Our Shield and Defender,
The Ancient of Days,
Pavilioned in splendour,
And girded with praise.

2. O tell of His might,
O sing of His grace,
Whose robe is the light,
Whose canopy space.
His chariots of wrath
The deep thunder-clouds form,
And dark is His path
On the wings of the storm.

3. Thy bountiful care,
What tongue can recite?
It breathes in the air,
It shines in the light,
It streams from the hills,
It descends to the plain,
And sweetly distills 
In the dew and the rain.

4. Frail children of dust,
And feeble as frail;
In Thee do we trust,
Nor find Thee to fail;
Thy mercies, how tender,
How firm to the end,
Our maker, Defender,
Redeemer, and Friend!

5. O measureless Might!
Ineffable Love!
While angels delight
To hymn Thee above,
The humbler creation,
Though feeble their lays,
With true adoration,
Shall lisp to Thy praise.

OPEN HEAVEN 21 JULY 2022 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: PSALMS 136:1-26, PSALMS 137:1-9, PSALMS 138:1-8

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.

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“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 July 2022

Powerful Declarations: Powerful Declarations For Today 21 July 2022

Today’s Powerful Confession: I confess today I am all that I am by the special mercy and grace of God. Nothing I have achieved is by my human strength. It is God Who brought me this far and it is He Who will take me further and higher in Jesus mighty name. Amen Hallelujah!

PRAYER POINTS

Lord, I bless Your Holy Name because You are a great God with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.

Lord, have mercy on me and forgive me for every time and place that I have shown pride and not given You Glory for Your greatness. Forgive me Lord, in Jesus name.

Father, I just want to praise You for all that You have given to me. I recognize that it is not by my power that I have whatever I have, it is by Your mercy. Thank You Lord, for showing me mercy.

Father, help me to always return the Glory to You at every point in my life in the name of Jesus.

Lord, may I never allow pride enter my heart in Jesus name.

Oh Lord, I pray for my family members who may be battling with one issue or the other. Please see them through and let them come out victorious in Jesus name.

Father, bless my church members and strengthen them. Heal the sick amongst them and bless the needy in Jesus name.

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).

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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 July 2022

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

Today’s Powerful Confession: I confess today I am all that I am by the special mercy and grace of God. Nothing I have achieved is by my human strength. It is God Who brought me this far and it is He Who will take me further and higher in Jesus mighty name. Amen Hallelujah!

DAILY DECLARATION

I decree and declare I will praise the name of God with a song, and will magnify Him with thanksgiving in the name of Jesus.

I decree and declare the Lord is my helper and my journeys today are blessed in the name of Jesus.

I decree and declare that since every good gift and perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, I receive and enjoy all the good things and blessings apportioned to me for this season. I do not miss out in Jesus name.

I decree and declare I acknowledge God as the giver and doer of all great things. I do not give His Glory to anyone in Jesus name.

I decree and declare I am all that I am by the special grace and the Mercy of God.

I decree and declare as God lifts me and I rise, I do not give space to pride or arrogance in Jesus name.

I decree and declare the Lord shall guide me continually and satisfy me in drought and in dry places and make me strong my bones in Jesus name.

I decree and I declare I shall be like a watered garden and like a spring of water whose waters fail not in the name of Jesus.

I decree and declare I shall shine forth as the sun in the kingdom of the father in the name of Jesus.

I decree and declare as I sow seeds, God multiples them and I reap over a hundred fold in the name of Jesus!

I decree and declare I possess the gates of nations. I lend to countries and give to many in Jesus name.

I decree and declare I am willing and ready to give to God. I am a cheerful giver and not a hoarder in Jesus name.

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.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 21 JULY 2022 MEMORIZE: Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: Philippians 2:5

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 21 JULY 2022 BIBLE READING ROMANS 12:1-2

1. I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.

2. And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 21 JULY 2022 MESSAGE

Training the mind involves channelling it back to God, especially through His word which is the final authority. This is very important because when your mind has been trained to know Gods opinion about a matter, you will not be easily moved, instead, you will respond to situations as a conqueror and not a victim.

Relying on God completely after praying on a matter is another way to train your mind. When you rely on His guidance, He will instruct you on what to do in order to change the situation or simply accept it as His will. Either way, you are training yourself to live according to God’s will.

In addition, when the Bible says in Hebrews 10:38 that The just shall live by faith, and faith comes by hearing (Romans 10:17), it means faith comes by constantly hearing God’s word. Saturate your heart with God’s word so much that it will become difficult to find space for sinful thoughts or actions.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 21 JULY 2022 PRAYER POINT

Father, please give me the mind of Christ.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 21 JULY 2022 HYMN

I NEED THEE EVERY HOUR

1. I need Thee every hour,
Most gracious Lord;
No tender voice like Thine
Can peace afford.

CHORUS
I need Thee, oh, I need Thee;
Ev’ry hour I need Thee;
Oh, bless me now, my Saviour,
I come to Thee.

2. I need Thee every hour,
Stay Thou nearby;
Temptations lose their power
When Thou art nigh.

3. I need Thee every hour,
In joy or pain;
Come quickly and abide,
Or life is vain.

4. I need Thee every hour,
Teach me Thy will;
And Thy rich promises
In me fulfil.

5. I need Thee every hour,
Most Holy one;
Oh, make me Thine indeed,
Thou blessed Son!

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 21 JULY 2022 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: ACTS 22:1-30, PSALMS 34-35

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 20 JULY 2022 MEMORIZE: For with God nothing shall be impossible. Luke 1:37

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 20 JULY 2022 BIBLE READING JOSHUA 6:20

So the people shouted when the priests blew with the trumpets: and it came to pass, when the people heard the sound of the trumpet, and the people shouted with a great shout, that the wall fell down flat, so that the people went up into the city, every man straight before him, and they took the city.

Adults Version: Open Heaven 20 July 2022

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 20 JULY 2022 MESSAGE

When we built the first auditorium in the Redemption Camp, it was measured in metres and some of my pastors told me we had achieved a great feat. When we built the 1km by 500 metres auditorium, some again told me to relax because we had arrived.

Now, we are on the 3km by 3km auditorium project but I’m already envisioning an auditorium as big as Ibadan – one of the largest cities in West Africa. God told Abraham as far as your eyes can see, I will give unto you” (Genesis 13:14-15).

The reason many people never become great is that they never imagined it. Your imagination is so powerful that you can build a whole skyscraper or go on a trip around the world right in your house.

Do you know that your life will be as big as the size of your vision? No one can limit you but yourself. Thus, the more you broaden your mind through reading books about great people and studying God’s word, the better you will become. If you’re truly a child of God, nothing can stop you.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 20 JULY 2022 PRAYER POINT

Think big and you will be big.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 20 JULY 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 20 JULY 2022 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: ACTS 21:15-40, PSALMS 31-33