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 22 April 2022

Powerful Declarations: Powerful Declarations For Today 22 April 2022

Today’s Powerful Confession: I confess today I lead a victorious life daily. I am empowered with everything I need to thrive today. I do not suffer or struggle unnecessarily like someone that is without help. I have help from above in Jesus name. Amen Hallelujah!

PRAYER POINTS

My Father and my God, you are Alpha and Omega. The beginning and the end. You are a great and mighty God. I will worship you forever oh God.

Lord, I come before your throne of Grace asking for forgiveness of sin. Please forgive me and give me grace to live above sin in Jesus name.

Lord, let today be blessed and filled with benefits for me in Jesus name.

Father, let my mind be kept in perfect peace as I keep it stayed on you, for I trust in you in the name of Jesus.

Father, let everything I do today bring glory to your name in Jesus name.

Help me Lord to remain steadfast and dedicated to pleasing you. I do not want to backslide or move out of your will. Help me father in Jesus name.

Lord, I do not want to crucify Jesus the second time. I want to live a life free of sin, enjoying the victory Christ bought for me. Help me father in Jesus 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.

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 22 April 2022

Today’s Prayer Points: Prayers points for Open Heavens 22 April 2022

Today’s Powerful Confession: I confess today I lead a victorious life daily. I am empowered with everything I need to thrive today. I do not suffer or struggle unnecessarily like someone that is without help. I have help from above in Jesus name. Amen Hallelujah!

DAILY DECLARATION

I decree and declare the Lord is great and greatly to be praised in my life in Jesus name.

I decree and declare my delight is in the Lord and I meditate and do his word always in Jesus name.

I decree and declare my seed will be mighty upon the earth. Everything that comes from me is great in Jesus name.

I decree and declare that God’s glory flows through me. Freshness bursts out of me. Everyone who meets me experiences God in Jesus name.

I decree and declare my actions and thoughts are led by the Holy Spirit in Jesus name.

I decree and declare the children God has given me are for signs and wonders. They are taught of the Lord and great is their peace in Jesus name.

I decree and declare that I move closer to God daily. I do not backslide in Jesus name.

I decree and declare that I have overcome sin through Jesus. Sin has no power over me in Jesus name.

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.

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

Somebody shout Hallelujah!

See you tomorrow.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 22 APRIL 2022 MEMORIZE: And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled together; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they spake the word of God with boldness. Acts 4:31

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 22 APRIL 2022 BIBLE READING ACTS 2:1-4

1. And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place.

2. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting.

3. And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them.

4. And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.

Adults Version: Open Heaven 22 April 2022

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 22 APRIL 2022 MESSAGE

In the past I thought that once a fellow is filled with the Holy Ghost, he/she would forever be filled, but I later discovered that there are several levels of being filled.

For example, a rechargeable lamp that is fully charged will be able to work for a number of hours before it dies and then it would need to be recharged in order to function at optimum level again.

This is the same about being filled with the Holy Ghost. As you do Gods work here on earth, your battery is going down and will need recharging with fresh fire as this will enable you to cope with the daily challenges of life.

For you to have this fire, you must live in holiness and in the fear of God. Thereafter, engage in consistent prayers to receive fresh fire from the Holy Ghost daily.

Many Christians are unable to preach the gospel to win souls, heal the sick, deliver those in bondage, raise the dead et cetera because they lack the fire. God wants to give you power. Why not go before Him today, thirsty for fresh fire?

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 22 APRIL 2022 PRAYER POINT

Holy Spirit, please fill me afresh with Your fire so that I can do exploits for You.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 22 APRIL 2022 HYMN

O SPREAD THE TIDINGS ROUND

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

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

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

3. O boundless Love divine!
how shall this tongue of mine
To wond’ring mortals tell
the matchless grace divine:
That I, a child of hell,
should in His image shine!
The Comforter has come!

4. Sing, till the echoes fly
above the vaulted sky,
And all the saints above
to all below reply,
In strains of endless love,
the song that ne’er will die;
The Comforter has come!

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 22 APRIL 2022 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: LUKE 18:18-43, 2 SAMUEL 4-6

OPEN HEAVEN 22 APRIL 2022 MEMORIZE: And the LORD spake unto Moses and Aaron, Because ye believed me not, to sanctify me in the eyes of the children of Israel, therefore ye shall not bring this congregation into the land which I have given them. Numbers 20:12

OPEN HEAVEN 22 APRIL 2022 BIBLE READING NUMBERS 20:1-12

1. Then came the children of Israel, even the whole congregation, into the desert of Zin in the first month: and the people abode in Kadesh; and Miriam died there, and was buried there.

2. And there was no water for the congregation: and they gathered themselves together against Moses and against Aaron.

3. And the people chode with Moses, and spake, saying, Would God that we had died when our brethren died before the LORD!

4. And why have ye brought up the congregation of the LORD into this wilderness, that we and our cattle should die there?

5. And wherefore have ye made us to come up out of Egypt, to bring us in unto this evil place? it is no place of seed, or of figs, or of vines, or of pomegranates; neither is there any water to drink.

6. And Moses and Aaron went from the presence of the assembly unto the door of the tabernacle of the congregation, and they fell upon their faces: and the glory of the LORD appeared unto them.

7. And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,

8. Take the rod, and gather thou the assembly together, thou, and Aaron thy brother, and speak ye unto the rock before their eyes; and it shall give forth his water, and thou shalt bring forth to them water out of the rock: so thou shalt give the congregation and their beasts drink.

9. And Moses took the rod from before the LORD, as he commanded him.

10. And Moses and Aaron gathered the congregation together before the rock, and he said unto them, Hear now, ye rebels; must we fetch you water out of this rock?

11. And Moses lifted up his hand, and with his rod he smote the rock twice: and the water came out abundantly, and the congregation drank, and their beasts also.

12. And the LORD spake unto Moses and Aaron, Because ye believed me not, to sanctify me in the eyes of the children of Israel, therefore ye shall not bring this congregation into the land which I have given them.

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

Today’s devotional teaches us the significance of Moses smiting the rock the second time to Christ’s crucifixion and why God was angry at Moses. Many of us are doing the same today.

Find out how 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 lead a victorious life daily. I am empowered with everything I need to thrive today. I do not suffer or struggle unnecessarily like someone that is without help. I have help from above in Jesus name. Amen Hallelujah!

OPEN HEAVEN 22 APRIL 2022 MESSAGE

In Exodus 17:1-6, the children of Israel were thirsty so, God told Moses to strike a rock that water may come out of it for His children.

In Exodus 17:6 the Bible says: “Behold, I will stand before thee there upon the rock in Horeb; and thou shalt smite the rock, and there shall come water out of it, that the people may drink. And Moses did so in the sight of the elders of Israel.”

You see, the Lord our God is the Rock (2 Samuel 22:32). He was with the Israelites all through their journey in the wilderness and this further validates Hebrews 13:5 where God said He would never leave nor forsake us.

In the Bible reading for today, God told Moses to speak to the rock, but instead of speaking, Moses smote it and God was angry with him.

The Lord is not to be smitten twice. The first time Jesus was smitten on the cross of Calvary, He gave us living water which is the Holy Spirit.

After that time, we are to speak to Him. Anyone who smites Him again is inviting the wrath of God. Hebrews 6:6 says whenever you sin, you are crucifying Christ the second time. In

Hebrews 10:26-27, the Bible says: “For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins, But a certain fearful looking for of judgment and fiery indignation, which shall devour the adversaries.”

If after you have gotten to know Christ and His blood has washed away your sins, you then go back into sin, you are inviting the wrath of God. Proverbs 26:11 says it is dogs that go back to their vomit and Revelation 22:15 says the place of dogs is outside.

The word ‘backsliding’ denotes a gradual process backwards. Check your life: are there some things that you stopped doing when you became born again, but now you are gradually going back to them?.

Stop those things immediately! Don’t smite the Rock the second time! Don’t invite the wrath of God upon your life.

OPEN HEAVEN 22 APRIL 2022 KEY POINT

Are you moving forward or sliding backwards in your walk with Christ?

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.

Kindly purchase your own hard copy version of the Open Heavens devotional. You can buy it for your friends too as a potent evangelism tool.

God bless you, as you sow, into the book ministry of Pastor E.A. Adeboye in Jesus’ name.

FROM THE TEAM: Thank you for reading today’s OPEN HEAVEN 22 APRIL 2022, written by Pastor E. A. Adeboye. Kindly share with someone on Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram, and other social media platforms using the social buttons at the beginning or scroll to the end of this post. Have a good day! #RemainRapturable

OPEN HEAVEN 22 APRIL 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 22 APRIL 2022 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: 2 KINGS 15:1-38, 2 KINGS 16:1-20, 2 KINGS 17:1-41

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 21 April 2022

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

Today’s Powerful Confession: I confess today I am focused on bringing glory to God not bringing fame to myself. He must increase but I must decrease. I am hidden in Christ and whatever light I shine, shines for Jesus and causes men to wonder in Jesus name. Amen Hallelujah!

DAILY DECLARATION

I decree and declare my mouth is always filled with testimonies of God’s goodness in Jesus name.

I decree and declare my delight is in the Lord and I meditate and do his word always in Jesus name.

I decree and declare I am like a tree planted by the rivers of water. I produce fruits always and my fruits last in Jesus name.

I decree and declare God’s glory flows through me. Freshness bursts out of me. Everyone who meets me experiences God in Jesus name.

I decree and declare I will not misrepresent God to my generation in Jesus name.

I decree and declare the children God has given me are for signs and wonders. They are taught of the Lord and great is their peace in Jesus name.

I decree and declare that I walk in God’s assignment and purpose for me. I am not desperate for the spotlight or craving for attention in Jesus name.

I decree and declare I am focused on bringing glory to God not bringing fame for myself in Jesus name!

I decree and declare I am a vessel unto honor 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.

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

Somebody shout Hallelujah!

See you tomorrow.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 21 APRIL 2022 MEMORIZE: And hath made us kings and priests unto God and his Father; to him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen. Revelation 1:6

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 21 APRIL 2022 BIBLE READING 1 SAMUEL 16:10-18

10. Again, Jesse made seven of his sons to pass before Samuel. And Samuel said unto Jesse, The LORD hath not chosen these.

11. And Samuel said unto Jesse, Are here all thy children? And he said, There remaineth yet the youngest, and, behold, he keepeth the sheep. And Samuel said unto Jesse, Send and fetch him: for we will not sit down till he come hither.

12. And he sent, and brought him in. Now he was ruddy, and withal of a beautiful countenance, and goodly to look to. And the LORD said, Arise, anoint him: for this is he.

13. Then Samuel took the horn of oil, and anointed him in the midst of his brethren: and the Spirit of the LORD came upon David from that day forward. So Samuel rose up, and went to Ramah.

14. But the Spirit of the LORD departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from the LORD troubled him.

15. And Saul’s servants said unto him, Behold now, an evil spirit from God troubleth thee.

16. Let our lord now command thy servants, which are before thee, to seek out a man, who is a cunning player on an harp: and it shall come to pass, when the evil spirit from God is upon thee, that he shall play with his hand, and thou shalt be well.

17. And Saul said unto his servants, Provide me now a man that can play well, and bring him to me.

18. Then answered one of the servants, and said, Behold, I have seen a son of Jesse the Bethlehemite, that is cunning in playing, and a mighty valiant man, and a man of war, and prudent in matters, and a comely person, and the LORD is with him.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 21 APRIL 2022 MESSAGE

In his days, when people were specifically chosen and anointed to be either priests, prophets or kings, David graciously functioned in multiple positions. This is a prototype of how we believers should be.

As a young man, he became a shepherd to his fathers flock and protected them by killing a lion and a bear that once attacked them. This victory gave him confidence to confront Goliath, kill him and liberate Gods people from the Philistines.

David was also a worshipper who wrote many psalms/songs and played a musical instrument. His play was powerful enough to chase away a demon that tormented King Saul (1 Samuel 16:16).

He grew up to become a brave and fearless warrior who trained 400 vagabonds into an army of mighty men. He fought for Gods people and also went to war to recover his family that was abducted by the enemy. He was also a Priest that mediated between God and the people.

I encourage you to start developing your gifts by taking on responsibilities now. Know that your success in life will depend on how well you express your gifts and impact the world to the glory of God.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 21 APRIL 2022 KEY POINT

When you shy away from responsibilities, you miss opportunities to grow.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 21 APRIL 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 21 APRIL 2022 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: LUKE 18:1-43, 2 SAMUEL 1:1-27, 2 SAMUEL 2:1-32, 2 SAMUEL 3:1-39

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 21 April 2022

Powerful Declarations: Powerful Declarations For Today 21 April 2022

Today’s Powerful Confession: I confess today I am focused on bringing glory to God not bringing fame to myself. He must increase but I must decrease. I am hidden in Christ and whatever light I shine, shines for Jesus and causes men to wonder in Jesus name. Amen Hallelujah!

PRAYER POINTS

My Lord and my God, you are excellent and sovereign above all. None can be compared to you father. No one comes close. Be exalted in Jesus name.

Father, I come before your throne of Grace asking for forgiveness for my unrighteous. Only you oh God have I sinned against. Please forgive me and give me grace to live above sin in Jesus name.

Father, bless my going out and my coming in today in Jesus name.

Lord, let my family and I continually dwell under the shadow of the almighty in the name of Jesus.

Lord, let everything I do today bring glory to your name in Jesus name.

Father, help me not to chase fame and popularity but to remain focused on seeing Jesus glorified.

Father, help me to remain in you and not be distracted even if fame comes in Jesus name.

My lord and my God, shield me from evil plans and plots even as I go about doing your work in Jesus 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 21 APRIL 2022 MEMORIZE: And there came a voice from heaven, saying, Thou art my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Mark 1:11

OPEN HEAVEN 21 APRIL 2022 BIBLE READING JOHN 6:5-13

5. When Jesus then lifted up his eyes, and saw a great company come unto him, he saith unto Philip, Whence shall we buy bread, that these may eat?

6. And this he said to prove him: for he himself knew what he would do.

7. Philip answered him, Two hundred pennyworth of bread is not sufficient for them, that every one of them may take a little.

8. One of his disciples, Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother, saith unto him,

9. There is a lad here, which hath five barley loaves, and two small fishes: but what are they among so many?

10. And Jesus said, Make the men sit down. Now there was much grass in the place. So the men sat down, in number about five thousand.

11. And Jesus took the loaves; and when he had given thanks, he distributed to the disciples, and the disciples to them that were set down; and likewise of the fishes as much as they would.

12. When they were filled, he said unto his disciples, Gather up the fragments that remain, that nothing be lost.

13. Therefore they gathered them together, and filled twelve baskets with the fragments of the five barley loaves, which remained over and above unto them that had eaten.

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

Did you know that being in the spotlight has a lot of disadvantages? Many people do not understand the down sides to being known and popular that is why they chase fame so much.

Being in the spotlight comes with some dangerous things. Do you want to know what they are? 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 I am focused on bringing glory to God not bringing fame to myself. He must increase but I must decrease. I am hidden in Christ and whatever light I shine, shines for Jesus and causes men to wonder in Jesus name. Amen Hallelujah!

OPEN HEAVEN 21 APRIL 2022 MESSAGE

The boy in the Bible reading who gave his lunch to Jesus Christ was not named. One would expect that a boy like that who was selfless enough to share his lunch, through which over 5,000 people were miraculously fed, would have been named in the Bible, but the Scriptures are silent about his name.

Not only he; many of the vessels of honour in the Bible were not named. For example, the slave girl in 2 Kings 5:1-3 who brought salvation to Syria was not named, the fellow who the disciples saw casting out demons in Jesus name in Luke 9:49 was also not named. This tells us that the work of God is not a popularity contest.

You don’t have to be popular to be relevant and of great use to the Kingdom of God. When i see people struggling to be seen and recognized publicly while doing the work of God, I wonder if they understand the nature of the assignment they are called to.

That’s why in Mark 1:45, when the leper who Jesus healed went around telling everyone about his healing, Jesus could not enter the city openly again. Jesus knew that the spotlight was going to distract Him from the real work which He was to do, so He stayed in the desert to carry out His assignment.

When you read Mark 1:10-13, you will see one of the dangers of being publicly recognized. The moment God bragged about Jesus Christ to the hearing of the public, Satan heard and a season of trials and temptations began for Jesus immediately.

In 1 Samuel 13:14, Samuel announced that God had found a man after His heart to replace Saul. Immediately Satan heard that, he began to look out for who that man was.

In 1 Samuel 16:11, when Samuel said nobody would sit until David arrived to be anointed, Satan knew it was David, so he raised Goliath against Israel so that David would not fulfil his God-given destiny.

David killed Goliath and it became abundantly clear that David was loved and chosen by God, so the devil raised Saul against him and a season of trials began for David during which he resorted to hiding in caves.

The moment you are hailed in public, the devil marks you for trial. Be wise; one of the prayer points in the Lords prayer is, Lead us not into temptation.

Don’t bother about public recognition. Just face the work that God wants you to do, not the spotlight.

OPEN HEAVEN 21 APRIL 2022 KEY POINT

The spotlight attracts the attention of the devil; stay away from it as much as you can.

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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FROM THE TEAM: Thank you for reading today’s OPEN HEAVEN 21 APRIL 2022, written by Pastor E. A. Adeboye. Kindly share with someone on Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram, and other social media platforms using the social buttons at the beginning or scroll to the end of this post. Have a good day! #RemainRapturable

OPEN HEAVEN 21 APRIL 2022 HYMN

WHEN WE WALK WITH THE LORD

1. When we walk with the Lord
In the light of His Word,

 a glory He sheds on our way,
While we do His good will,
He abides with us still,
And with all who will trust and obey.

CHORUS
Trust and obey,
For there’s no other way
To be happy in Jesus,
But to trust and obey.

2. Not a shadow can rise,
Not a cloud in the skies,
But His smile quickly drives it away,
Not a doubt or a fear,
Not a sigh or a tear,
Can abide while we trust and obey.

3. Not a burden we bear,
Not a sorrow we share,
But our toil He doth richly repay,
Not a grief nor a loss,
Not a frown nor a cross,
But is blest if we trust and obey.

4. But we never can prove
The delights of His love,
Until all on the altar we lay,
For the favour He shows,
And the joy He bestows,
Are for them who will trust and obey.

5. Then in fellowship sweet
We will sit at His feet,
Or we’ll walk by His side in the way,
What He says we will do,
Where He sends, we will go,
Never fear, only trust and obey.

OPEN HEAVEN 21 APRIL 2022 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: 2 KINGS 11:1-21, 2 KINGS 12:1-21, 2 KINGS 13:1-25, 2 KINGS 14:1-29

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 20 APRIL 2022 MEMORIZE: For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned. Matthew 12:37

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 20 APRIL 2022 BIBLE READING PROVERBS 18:20-21

20. A man’s belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; and with the increase of his lips shall he be filled.

21. Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 20 APRIL 2022 MESSAGE

Words are powerful as they control and shape all life’s events. Destinies can change for good or bad through words. Doors can open up or be shut against a fellow through words.

In fact, your success or failure on earth will largely depend on words, that is, what God says about you, what you say about yourself and what others say about you. John 6:63 says: “..the words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they are life.”

The word was used in creating the world out of nothing, therefore, the potency of words can never be overemphasized. Gods word is so powerful that once He speaks it, He throws His weight behind it to ensure that it is fulfilled. No wonder He honours His word above His name (Psalms 138:2).

In addition, the word of God is forever settled; this is why I take it seriously, knowing that all of Gods promises for my life will come to pass. As a child of God, all you need do to activate Gods promises is to believe it, confess it and live constantly in His will.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 20 APRIL 2022 KEY POINT

Start saying what God says about you from today.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 20 APRIL 2022 HYMN

OH SPREAD THE TIDINGS ROUND

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

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

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

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

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

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 20 APRIL 2022 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: LUKE 17:20-37, 1 SAMUEL 30:1-31, 1 SAMUEL 31:1-13

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 20 April 2022

Powerful Declarations: Powerful Declarations For Today 20 April 2022

Today’s Powerful Confession: I confess today, I am wise and discerning. I am not fooled or led astray. I have the spirit of God in me and He causes me to know all things. Therefore I lead a victorious life and I excel in spite of adversaries in Jesus name. Amen. Hallelujah!

PRAYER POINTS

Heavenly Father , you are wonderful, excellent, marvelous and beautiful beyond description. Thank you for being Lord over my life.

Father, I bless your holy name for you are God and there is none like you.

Oh Lord, I ask that you have mercy upon me. According to your loving kindness, blot out my sin and make me clean in Jesus name.

Father, make a vessel unto honor for you, let me be meet for your use in the name of Jesus.

My Lord and my God, help me to always set myself apart and consecrate my life into you. That I may be fit for your use in Jesus name.

Lord, I ask for you wisdom and understanding. Grant them unto me that I may fulfil purpose and glorify your name in Jesus name.

Father, grant me wisdom and sharpen my discernment. May I not be fooled by fake friends in Jesus name.

Lord, help me to b cautious and to walk circumspectly. May I not fall into the trap of hypocrites in Jesus name!

Father, I bring this issue before you (mention). Before April ends, grant me a testimony 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).

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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.