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 19 May 2022

Powerful Declarations: Powerful Declarations For Today 19 May 2022

Today’s Powerful Confession: I confess today No weapon that is formed against me shall prosper, but every tongue that rises against me in judgment is condemned instantly. I take every thought captive unto the obedience of Jesus Christ, casting down every imagination, and every high and lofty thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God in Jesus name. Amen Hallelujah! 

PRAYER POINTS

Oh Lord, the incomparable one. The ageless and changeless one. The greatest king that was, is, and ever will be. I give you Glory today. All my days, I will worship you Father.

I thank you for all you have done for me. Thank you for the blessing of a new day oh Lord. Be exalted in Jesus name.

Father, I come before your throne of Grace seeking forgiveness and mercy. Forgive me my trespasses and help me to live right in Jesus name.

Father, help me to continually live for you and walk in holiness in Jesus name.

Lord, may I not derail and fall short. Help me to remain rooted in you always in Jesus name.

Oh Lord, bless this day and fill it with benefits for me in the name of Jesus.

Father, keep me and my family from evil this day and forever in the name of Jesus.

Lord, this week, enlarge my coast and increase me on every side in Jesus name.

Father, let your will be done in my life in Jesus name.

Help me Father, never to be satisfied with little and relax. May I keep doing the works of God in Jesus name.

Lord, help me never to relax or relent in my pursuit of you. May I never become complacent and begin to retrogress in Jesus mighty name.

Oh Lord, bless your servant Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye for all his years of continual service, remember him guide him on the path and help him remain focused and bless his entire household, 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.

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.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 19 MAY 2022 MEMORIZE: Thou knowest my downsitting and mine uprising, thou understandest my thought afar off. Psalms 139:2

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 19 MAY 2022 BIBLE READING PSALMS 139:1-3

1. O lord, thou hast searched me, and known me.

2. Thou knowest my downsitting and mine uprising, thou understandest my thought afar off.

3. Thou compassest my path and my lying down, and art acquainted with all my ways.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 19 MAY 2022 MESSAGE

In 2 Samuel 11:1-27, after sleeping with Bathsheba, David thought he could cover up his act of adultery and the murder of her husband, without giving a thought to Gods omnipresent nature.

God is everywhere! He who sees everything later sent Prophet Nathan to pronounce His judgment on David (2 Samuel 12:1-10). Don’t think that you can cover up any misdeeds. God sees all you’re doing.

Beyond that, He knows every thought running through your mind. In fact, the Bible says in Luke 8:17: “For nothing is secret, that shall not be made manifest; neither any thing hid, that shall not be known and come abroad”

Another thing God sees are your sacrifices and prayers. In the four Gospels, Jesus made references to giving, fasting and praying, which are things done not necessarily for public show, but are big enough to draw Gods attention if done for the right reasons.

God sees and takes a record of everything you do – both openly and secretly and will reward you in due time.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 19 MAY 2022 PRAYER POINT

Whatever you don’t want people to find out about, don’t do.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 19 MAY 2022 HYMN

JUST AS I AM

1. Just as I am, without one plea,
but that Thy blood was shed for me,
and that Thou bidst me come to Thee,
Oh Lamb of God, I come, I come.

2. Just as I am, and waiting not
to rid my soul of one dark blot,
to Thee, whose blood can cleanse each spot,
Oh Lamb of God, I come, I come.

3. Just as I am, though tossed about
with many a conflict, many a doubt,
fightings and fears within, without,
O Lamb of God, I come, I come.

4. Just as I am poor, wretched, blind
Sight, riches, healing of the mind
Yea, all I need, in Thee to find
Oh Lamb of God I come,

5. Just as I am, Thou wilt receive,
wilt welcome, pardon, cleanse, relieve;
because Thy promise I believe,
O Lamb of God, I come, I come.

6. Just as I am Thy love unknown
Has broken every barrier down;
Now to be Thine, yea Thine alone,
Oh Lamb of God I come, I come.

7. Just as I am, of that free love,
The breadth, length, depth and
height to prove,
Here for a season, then above,
Oh Lamb of God I come, I come.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 19 MAY 2022 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: JOHN 7:1-53, 2 KINGS 23-25

OPEN HEAVEN 19 MAY 2022 MEMORIZE: And I saw when the Lamb opened one of the seals, and I heard, as it were the noise of thunder, one of the four beasts saying, Come and see. Revelation 6:1

OPEN HEAVEN 19 MAY 2022 BIBLE READING REVELATION 6:1-2

1. And I saw when the Lamb opened one of the seals, and I heard, as it were the noise of thunder, one of the four beasts saying, Come and see.

2. And I saw, and behold a white horse: and he that sat on him had a bow; and a crown was given unto him: and he went forth conquering, and to conquer.

Good morning beloved, Welcome to Open Heavens devotional beloved. Thank you for joining us today.

The Bible tells us that after rapture has occurred, seven seals will be opened in heaven and some notable events will take place on the earth. What are these events and what is the significance to you as a believer?

Find out in the message below.

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 go through the prayers and declarations of the day.

Today’s Powerful Confession: I confess today No weapon that is formed against me shall prosper, but every tongue that rises against me in judgment is condemned instantly. I take every thought captive unto the obedience of Jesus Christ, casting down every imagination, and every high and lofty thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God in Jesus name.
Amen Hallelujah! 

OPEN HEAVEN 19 MAY 2022 MESSAGE

After rapture has happened and God has taken His children out of this world, seven seals will be opened in heaven and some notable events will take place on the earth.

Revelation 6:1-2 says: “And I saw when the Lamb opened one of the seals, and I heard, as it were the noise of thunder, one of the four beasts saying, Come and see. And I saw, and behold a white horse: and he that sat on him had a bow; and a crown was given unto him: and he went forth conquering, and to conquer.”

When Jesus opened the first seal, John saw a man sitting on a white horse and holding a bow. The man was given a crown and then he went forth to conquer. This man is the Anti-Christ. He will be given a crown over the whole world after the rapture.

At that time, the whole world will come together under one body and he will be made the leader. If you noticed in the passage above, he has a bow but no arrow. This is because he will not conquer with force but with diplomacy. He will be perceived as a man of peace.

He will be so diplomatic that he will be loved by everyone. He will even allow the Jews to rebuild the temple. There have been many speculations as to who the AntiChrist is. At one time, people said it was Adolph Hitler, but clearly that is not correct.

Some people say that he is already born and will begin his campaign to rule the world when he is thirty years old. This is assuming that he will pattern his life after Jesus Christ.

I cannot say who the Anti-Christ is, but one thing I know is that the devil is waiting eagerly for that time when he will raise him to rule the earth and since he knows that rapture will happen very soon, his own agent must also be ready.

For me, it doesn’t matter who the Anti-Christ is because I will not be here when he is ruling the world. What about you? Will you still be here when the Anti-Christ arises? The answer to that question is not about what you say, but rather, how you live your life now.

If you live holy now, then you will not be here then, but if you still engage in sin, then God help you when the Anti-Christ arises.

OPEN HEAVEN 19 MAY 2022 KEY POINT

Some people will be safe in heaven by the time the Anti-Christ begins his rule on earth. Where will you be when that time comes?

OPEN HEAVEN 19 MAY 2022 HYMN

CONQUERORS AND OVERCOMERS NOW ARE WE

1. Conquerors and overcomers now are we,
Thro’ the precious blood of Christ we’ve victory
If the Lord be for us, we can never fail,
Nothing ‘gainst His mighty pow’r can e’er prevail.

REFRAIN:
Conquerors are we, thro’ the blood, thro’ the blood,
God will give us victory, thro’ the blood, thro’ the blood
Thro’ the Lamb for sinners slain,
Yet who lives and reigns again,
More than conquerors are we,
More than conquerors are we.

2. In the name of Israel’s God we’ll onward press,
Overcoming sin and all unrighteousness;
Not to us, but unto Him the praise shall be,
For salvation and for blood-bought victory.

3. Unto him that overcometh shall be giv’n,
Here to eat of hidden manna sent from heav’n,
Over yonder he the victor’s palm shall bear,
And a robe of white, and golden crown shall wear.

OPEN HEAVEN 19 MAY 2022 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: NEHEMIAH 9:1-3, NEHEMIAH 10:1-39, NEHEMIAH 11:1-36

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 18 May 2022

Today’s Prayer Points: Prayers points for Open Heavens 18 May 2022

Today’s Powerful Confession: I confess today I am set high above all nations of the earth. I am blessed when I go out and when I come in. Everyone who sees me shall know that I am called by the name of the Lord in Jesus name. Amen Hallelujah!

DAILY DECLARATION

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

I decree and declare the Lord is my shepherd and I shall lack nothing in the name of Jesus.

I decree and declare that the Lord is my helper, and my shield, I will not fear what man can do in Jesus name.

I decree and declare that I am preserved by God’s incontestable power and sustained by his everlasting blessings in the name of Jesus.

I decree and declare I shall be fruitful and I shall multiply in the name of Jesus.

I decree and declare I am fortified be the power of God in the mighty name of Jesus.

I decree and declare I am led by the spirit of God to the right paths in the name of Jesus.

Even if my strength and my heart fails I decree and declare that God is the strength of my heart and portion forever in Jesus name.

I decree and I declare that my ancient ruins will be rebuilt; I will rise up the foundations of many generations in the name of Jesus

Our father in heaven, bless your son and his entire household, Pastor E.A. Adeboye; renew his strength, power and anointing, in Jesus’ name.

Holy Spirit thank You for the intercessory team, thank You for Your power and presence in their midst. Help them to continue to communicate Your heart even through these prayers, 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 the declarations all over the world experience great miracles as this month finally wraps up. May we have numerous testimonies in Jesus name.

Somebody shout Hallelujah!

See you tomorrow.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 18 MAY 2022 MEMORIZE: Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. James 4:7

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 18 MAY 2022 BIBLE READING ACTS 19:13-16

13. Then certain of the vagabond Jews, exorcists, took upon them to call over them which had evil spirits the name of the LORD Jesus, saying, We adjure you by Jesus whom Paul preacheth.

14. And there were seven sons of one Sceva, a Jew, and chief of the priests, which did so.

15. And the evil spirit answered and said, Jesus I know, and Paul I know; but who are ye?

16. And the man in whom the evil spirit was leaped on them, and overcame them, and prevailed against them, so that they fled out of that house naked and wounded.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 18 MAY 2022 MESSAGE

Have you tried resisting the devil several times in the face of temptation but it feels like you keep losing and falling into sin? Do you feel like it is impossible to resist the devil despite all that the Bible says? If you find that you have tried resisting without success, then it means you are not doing something right.

The word of God cannot lie; James 4:7 says if you resist the devil, he has to flee! However, the devil will only flee provided you have fulfilled the major condition of submitting to God.

If you resist the devil and he doesn’t flee then it could be that you haven’t submitted fully to God. If you are living in sin in some area of your life, you cannot resist your master (1 John 3:8).

Like the Sons of Sceva in todays Bible reading, if you are not directly connected to God, Satan and his agents will fight you.

If you’re living in sin, its time to rededicate your life to God, submit totally to Him and ask that the Holy Spirit will empower you to resist the devil constantly.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 18 MAY 2022 PRAYER POINT

Father I receive grace to submit to You and power to resist the enemy.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 18 MAY 2022 HYMN

STAND UP, STAND UP FOR JESUS

1. Stand up! stand up for Jesus
Ye soldiers of the cross!
Lift high His royal banner;
It must not suffer loss.
From vict’ry unto vict’ry
His army shall He lead,
Till every foe is vanquished,
And Christ is Lord indeed.

2. Stand up! stand up for Jesus,
the trumpet call obey;
Forth to the mighty conflict,
In this His glorious day;
Ye that are men now serve Him
against unnumbered foes;
let courage rise with danger,
and strength to strength oppose.

3. Stand up! stand up for Jesus,
stand in his strength alone;
The arm of flesh will fail you,
Ye dare not trust your own:
put on the gospel armour,
And watching unto prayer;
where duty calls, or danger,
be never wanting there.

4. Stand up! stand up for Jesus,
The strife will not be long;
this day the noise of battle,
the next the victor’s song:
to him that overcometh
A crown of life shall be;
He with the King of glory
shall reign eternally.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 18 MAY 2022 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: JOHN 6:45-71, 2 KINGS 20-22

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 18 May 2022

Powerful Declarations: Powerful Declarations For Today 18 May 2022

Today’s Powerful Confession: I confess today I am set high above all nations of the earth. I am blessed when I go out and when I come in. Everyone who sees me shall know that I am called by the name of the Lord in Jesus name. Amen Hallelujah!

PRAYER POINTS

O give thanks to the Lord of Lords for He is good and his mercies endure forever in Jesus name.

Father, forgive all of my iniquities and wash all my sin in the name of Jesus.

Oh Lord, I have risen to call upon your name and I will not relent or stop until I receive answers. May my answers come speedily in the mighty name of Jesus.

Father let my hands prosper and prevail over all of my enemies in the name of Jesus.

Lord as I obey and serve you, let me spend my days in prosperity and my years in pleasures in Jesus name.

Dear God I ask that you give me a new spirit and a new heart. I pray that you remove every heart of stone in my life in Jesus name.

Father, intervene in the affairs of my nation. Let your spirit descend upon us and cause peace to reign in the name of Jesus.

Father, preserve and keep the lives of your children all over the world. Silence the voice of the evil ones and truncate their plans over your children. Let your children live to declare your goodness in Jesus name.

Lord according to your word I put all my hope and trust in you; give me courage and help me not to be anxious for anything in Jesus name.

Father grant me grace and endurance to run the race set before me In the name of Jesus.

Oh Lord, bless your servant Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye for all his years of continual service, remember him guide him on the path and help him remain focused and bless his entire household, 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.

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.

OPEN HEAVEN 18 MAY 2022 MEMORIZE: And he said, Let me go, for the day breaketh. And he said, I will not let thee go, except thou bless me. Genesis 32:26

OPEN HEAVEN 18 MAY 2022 BIBLE READING LUKE 18:1-7

1. And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint;

2. Saying, There was in a city a judge, which feared not God, neither regarded man:

3. And there was a widow in that city; and she came unto him, saying, Avenge me of mine adversary.

4. And he would not for a while: but afterward he said within himself, Though I fear not God, nor regard man;

5. Yet because this widow troubleth me, I will avenge her, lest by her continual coming she weary me.

6. And the Lord said, Hear what the unjust judge saith.

7. And shall not God avenge his own elect, which cry day and night unto him, though he bear long with them?

Good morning Beloved, Welcome to Open Heavens devotional today. Thank you for joining us.

Today, we’re looking at the dimension of God that is “The God of Jacob.” This dimension shows us God as love and as a God that answers prayers.

Find out more in the message below.

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 go through the prayers and declarations of the day.

Today’s Powerful Confession: I confess today I am set high above all nations of the earth. I am blessed when I go out and when i come in. Everyone who sees me shall know that i am called by the name of the Lord in Jesus name. Amen Hallelujah!

OPEN HEAVEN 18 MAY 2022 MESSAGE

Our God being the God of Jacob means that He is the God of love, because when you read Genesis 29:1-35, you will find Jacob to be a man who, because of love, worked for fourteen years without pay.

That is a great demonstration of love. 1 John 4:8 also tells us that God Himself is love. “He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.”

The God of Jacob is also the God of answered prayers. In Genesis 32:1-32, when Jacob knew that Esau was coming to kill him, he prayed all night, refusing to leave Gods representative and by the following morning (Genesis 33:1-4), instead of Esau killing him, he embraced him and wept because God had intervened.

Now, there is something we must take note of in Jacob; he prayed all night. The reason many of us don’t get our prayers answered is that we don’t pray persistently.

The God of Jacob answers the prayers of those who pray persistently, those who don’t stop praying until He gives them what they want.

When you are cutting a tree, there is always that last strike of the axe that will bring it down. If you stop too early, the tree will remain standing and even get stronger as the days go by.

Don’t leave that problem standing, keep knocking on the door of heaven until God solves all your problems and makes your joy full.

It is Jesus Himself who said we should keep calling on God day and night: “And shall not God avenge his own elect, which cry day and night unto him, though he bear long with them? Luke 18:7”

Don’t think you are disturbing God with your prayers at all; He said in Isaiah 62:7 And give him no rest, till he establish, and till he make Jerusalem a praise in the earth.

I will keep crying to God day and night (1 Thessalonians 5:17). I will give Him no rest until He answers all my prayers. I hope you will do the same.

 

OPEN HEAVEN 18 MAY 2022 KEY POINT

Give God no rest until all your prayers have been answered.

OPEN HEAVEN 18 MAY 2022 HYMN

WE ARE NEVER, NEVER WEARY OF THE GRAND OLD SONG

1. We are never, never weary of the grand old song;
Glory to God, hallelujah!
We can sing it loud as ever, With our faith more strong;
Glory to God, hallelujah!

Refrain:
O, the children of the Lord Have a right to shout and Sing,
For the way is growing Bright, and our souls are on The wing;
We are going by and by to The palace of a King!
Glory to God, hallelujah!

2. We are lost amid the Rapture of redeeming love
Glory to God, hallelujah!
We are rising on its pinions To the hills above:
Glory to God, hallelujah!

3. We are going to a palace That is built of gold;
Glory to God, hallelujah!
Where the King in all His Splendor we shall soon Behold
Glory to God, hallelujah!

4. There we’ll shout Redeeming mercy in a glad, New song;
Glory to God, hallelujah!
There we’ll sing the praise of Jesus with the blood Washed throng;
Glory to God, hallelujah!

OPEN HEAVEN 18 MAY 2022 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: NEHEMIAH 6:1-19, NEHEMIAH 7:1-73 , NEHEMIAH 8:1-18

OPEN HEAVEN 17 MAY 2022 MEMORIZE: That in blessing I will bless thee, and in multiplying I will multiply thy seed as the stars of the heaven, and as the sand which is upon the sea shore; and thy seed shall possess the gate of his enemies; Genesis 22:17

OPEN HEAVEN 17 MAY 2022 BIBLE READING GENESIS 22:1-18

1. And it came to pass after these things, that God did tempt Abraham, and said unto him, Abraham: and he said, Behold, here I am.

2. And he said, Take now thy son, thine only son Isaac, whom thou lovest, and get thee into the land of Moriah; and offer him there for a burnt offering upon one of the mountains which I will tell thee of.

3. And Abraham rose up early in the morning, and saddled his ass, and took two of his young men with him, and Isaac his son, and clave the wood for the burnt offering, and rose up, and went unto the place of which God had told him.

4. Then on the third day Abraham lifted up his eyes, and saw the place afar off.

5. And Abraham said unto his young men, Abide ye here with the ass; and I and the lad will go yonder and worship, and come again to you.

6. And Abraham took the wood of the burnt offering, and laid it upon Isaac his son; and he took the fire in his hand, and a knife; and they went both of them together.

7. And Isaac spake unto Abraham his father, and said, My father: and he said, Here am I, my son. And he said, Behold the fire and the wood: but where is the lamb for a burnt offering?

8. And Abraham said, My son, God will provide himself a lamb for a burnt offering: so they went both of them together.

9. And they came to the place which God had told him of; and Abraham built an altar there, and laid the wood in order, and bound Isaac his son, and laid him on the altar upon the wood.

10. And Abraham stretched forth his hand, and took the knife to slay his son.

11. And the angel of the LORD called unto him out of heaven, and said, Abraham, Abraham: and he said, Here am I.

12. And he said, Lay not thine hand upon the lad, neither do thou any thing unto him: for now | know that thou fearest God, seeing thou hast not withheld thy son, thine only son from me.

13. And Abraham lifted up his eyes, and looked, and behold behind him a ram caught in a thicket by his horns: and Abraham went and took the ram, and offered him up for a burnt offering in the stead of his son.

14. And Abraham called the name of that place Jehovah Jireh: as it is said to this day, In the mount of the LORD it shall be seen.

15. And the angel of the LORD called unto Abraham out of heaven the second time,

16. And said, By myself have I sworn, saith the LORD, for because thou hast done this thing, and hast not withheld thy son, thine only son:

17. That in blessing I will bless thee, and in multiplying I will multiply thy seed as the stars of the heaven, and as the sand which is upon the sea shore; and thy seed shall possess the gate of his enemies;

18. And in thy seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed; because thou hast obeyed my voice.

Good Morning Beloved, Welcome to Open Heavens devotional today. Thank you for joining us.

Do you know the dimension of God that is “The God of Isaac?” This dimension shows us God as the God that brings about laughter and multiplication. We see God’s mighty work of multiplication upon Isaac’s life.

Find out more in the message below.

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 go through the prayers and declarations of the day.

Today’s Powerful Confession: I confess today I enjoy from the resources of heaven. I do not function based on the economy of this world, because my needs are supernatural met according to God’s riches in Glory. I am financially empowered and strengthened enough to give to the house of the Lord, to men, to systems, and to nations in Jesus name. Amen Hallelujah!

Powerful Declarations: Powerful Declarations For Today 17 May 2022

Today’s Prayer Points: Prayer Points For Open Heavens 17 May 2022

Teens Devotional: Open Heavens For Teens 17 May 2022

Yesterday’s devotional: Open Heaven 16 May 2022

Tomorrow’s devotional: Open Heaven 18 May 2022

OPEN HEAVEN 17 MAY 2022 MESSAGE

God of Isaac is the God of laughter (Genesis 21:1-7). He is not just the God of laughter, but also the God of multiplication.

Our Bible reading today tells us how God asked Abraham to offer Isaac as a sacrifice and how he (Abraham) was about to do so before God stopped him.

God later on blessed Abraham: “in blessing I will bless thee, and in multiplying I will multiply thy seed as the stars of the heaven, and as the sand which is upon the sea shore; and thy seed shall possess the gate of his enemies. Genesis 22:17”

How does He multiply? In Genesis 26:12-14 , the Bible tells us that when Isaac sowed, in the same year, he had a hundredfold return. This therefore means that the God of Isaac is the God of a hundredfold returns.

When you look at the last promise in Genesis 22:17, you see God saying that Abrahams seed will possess the gate of his enemies. In those days, the gate was the centre of a city’s economy.

This means that when the God of Isaac is your God, you will become so prosperous that whether nations like you or not, they would have to do whatever you say.

It is unfortunate however, that many Christians are not this prosperous and this is because they are not like Isaac. When Abraham was going to offer a sacrifice to God, Isaac asked his father, I can see the wood, I can see the fire, where is the animal to be sacrificed? (Genesis 22:7).

Abraham said God would provide the lamb. The moment Abraham started binding him, lsaac knew he was the sacrifice. Abraham bound him and laid him on the wood, yet Isaac cooperated all the way.

If he had decided to struggle just a little, he would have won because there is no way a man who is over a hundred years old can hold a teenager down. However, Isaac was ready to give himself as a sacrifice to the Most High God.

Only those who can sacrifice their all can enjoy the kind of multiplication that the God of Isaac gives. Solomon sacrificed what no man ever did and God blessed him more than every other man.

Sow a seed that will really cost you – a sacrificial offering. If you want to be so prosperous that you will control the economies and politics of nations, then nothing must be too big for you to give to God.

OPEN HEAVEN 17 MAY 2022 KEY POINT: Prayer Points For Open Heavens 17 May 2022

Give a sacrificial offering to a Church, person or project that you are sure is for God.

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OPEN HEAVEN 17 MAY 2022 HYMN

TO GOD BE THE GLORY GREAT THINGS HE HAS DONE

1 To God be the glory, great things He hath done,
So loved He the world that He gave us His Son,
Who yielded His life our redemption to win,
And opened the life-gate that all may go in.

Praise the Lord, praise the Lord,
Let the earth hear His voice;
Praise the Lord, praise the Lord,
Let the people rejoice;
Oh, come to the Father, through Jesus the Son,
And give Him the glory; great things He hath done.

2 Oh, perfect redemption, the purchase of blood,
To every believer the promise of God;
The vilest offender who truly believes,
That moment from Jesus a pardon receives.

3 Great things He hath taught us, great things He hath done,
And great our rejoicing through Jesus the Son;
But purer, and higher, and greater will be
Our wonder, our transport when Jesus we see

OPEN HEAVEN 17 MAY 2022 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: NEHEMIAH 2:1-20, NEHEMIAH 3:1-32, NEHEMIAH 4:1-23, NEHEMIAH 5:1-19

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 17 May 2022

Powerful Declarations: Powerful Declarations For Today 17 May 2022

Today’s Powerful Confession: I confess today I enjoy from the resources of heaven. I do not function based on the economy of this world, because my needs are supernatural met according to God’s riches in Glory. I am financially empowered and strengthened enough to give to the house of the Lord, to men, to systems, and to nations in Jesus name. Amen Hallelujah!

PRAYER POINTS

I will give you thanks oh Lord in the great congregations: I will praise you among much people in the name of Jesus

Lord look upon my affliction and my pain; look upon my mistakes with mercy and forgive all my sins in Jesus name.

Father, as I pray today, give ear to my words, consider my meditation. Hearken unto the voice of my cry, my king, and my God: for unto thee will I pray, in Jesus name.

Lead me, oh Lord, in your righteousness; make your way straight before my face in the name of Jesus

Lord as I put my trust in you let me rejoice: let me ever shout for joy, because you defend me: let everyone that loves your name be joyful in you in Jesus name.

Father, today lead me to know the right seeds to sow and help me to willingly lay it down in the name of Jesus.

Father, as I sow let me reap a hundred fold like Isaac. Let me experience you as the God of multiplication in the name of Jesus.

Father, may I always more than enough to use and give. May I never live in lack oh Lord in Jesus name.

Father, let me be amongst the ones giving to your house, to your servants, and to the needy in Jesus name.

My Lord and my God, may I posses the gates of nations. Bless me that I may lend to nations in the name of Jesus.

Lord surround me with people of good counsel and wise advice in the name of Jesus.

Lord as I serve you, bless my bread and my water; and take sickness away from my midst in Jesus name.

God I pray that you turn my mourning into dancing; and put off my sackcloth, and gird me with gladness in the name of Jesus.

Oh Lord, bless your servant Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye for all his years of continual service, remember him guide him on the path and help him remain focused and bless his entire household, 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.

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.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 17 MAY 2022 MEMORIZE: Blessed is the people that know the joyful sound: they shall walk, O LORD, in the light of thy countenance. Psalms 89:15

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 17 MAY 2022 BIBLE READING MATTHEW 6:30-34

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

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

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

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

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

Adults Version: Open Heaven 17 May 2022

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 17 MAY 2022 MESSAGE

A persons countenance is his/her facial expression and this is a reflection of what is going on in his/her heart. If your heart is always bubbling with joy, you will most likely be bright all day but if you’re worried or anxious about anything, it will find a way to your face and body.

When I newly became the General Overseer of the Church, I was overwhelmed with problems of the various parishes. My Father-in-the Lord had passed on to glory and there was no spiritual elder to share my burdens with.

At 39 years of age, I started noticing grey hair on my head. I ran to God for help and He said my premature aging was due to my worrying so much. He said He was in charge of the Church so I should allow Him to handle things.

Gradually, I switched from worrying to praising God and within two weeks my hair became black again..

My dear, are you looking older than your age because you worry too much? I encourage you to brace up and take that matter to God in prayers.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 17 MAY 2022 PRAYER POINT

Ask God to flood your heart with unspeakable joy.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 17 MAY 2022 HYMN

WHAT A FRIEND WE HAVE IN JESUS

1. What a friend we have in Jesus,
All our sins and griefs to bear;
What a privilege to carry
Ev’rything to God in prayer
Oh! what peace we often forfeit,
Oh! what needless pain we bear
All because we do not carry
Everything to God in prayer.

2. Have we trials and temptations?
Is there trouble anywhere?
We should never be discouraged,
Take it to the Lord in prayer
Can we find a Friend so faithful
Who will all our sorrow share?
Jesus knows our every weakness,
Take it to the Lord in prayer.

3. Are we weak and heavy laden,
Cumbered with a load of care?
Precious Saviour still our refuge,
Take it to the Lord in prayer
Do thy friends despise, forsake thee?
Take it to the Lord in prayer
In His arms He’ll take and shield thee,
Thou wilt find a solace there.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 17 MAY 2022 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: JOHN 6:22-71, 2 KINGS 18:1-37, 2 KINGS 19:1-37