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 20 April 2022

Today’s Prayer Points: Prayers points for Open Heavens 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!

DAILY DECLARATION

I decree and declare, I am going out today as a champion and I shall return back with success because my Father in heaven will make everything work for my good, in the name of Jesus

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

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

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

I decree and declare every mother connected to this house will enjoy the fruit of her labor in the name of Jesus.

I decree and declare I am discerning and alert spiritually in Jesus name.

I decree and declare that God reveals great things to me and I hear him in Jesus name.

I decree and declare that I am wise with my words. I will not say the wrong things and give myself into the hands of my enemies 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 20 APRIL 2022 MEMORIZE: For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he: Eat and drink, saith he to thee; but his heart is not with thee. Proverbs 23:7

OPEN HEAVEN 20 APRIL 2022 BIBLE READING LUKE 7:36-40

36. And one of the Pharisees desired him that he would eat with him. And he went into the Pharisee’s house, and sat down to meat.

37. And, behold, a woman in the city, which was a sinner, when she knew that Jesus sat at meat in the Pharisee’s house, brought an alabaster box of ointment,

38. And stood at his feet behind him weeping, and began to wash his feet with tears, and did wipe them with the hairs of her head, and kissed his feet, and anointed them with the ointment.

39. Now when the Pharisee which had bidden him saw it, he spake within himself, saying, This man, if he were a prophet, would have known who and what manner of woman this is that toucheth him: for she is a sinner.

40. And Jesus answering said unto him, Simon, I have somewhat to say unto thee. And he saith, Master, say on.

Good morning beloved, you’re welcome. Thank you for joining us in today’s Open Heavens Devotional.

Do you know that not everyone who physically smiles with you and calls you friend actually loves you?

Some people have hate deep within them yet claim to be the most loving and friendly.

Find out more in the devotional below. And don’t forget to say the prayers and declarations.

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 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 inspite of adversaries in Jesus name. Amen. Hallelujah!

OPEN HEAVEN 20 APRIL 2022 MESSAGE

In the Bible reading for today, a Pharisee invited Jesus to his house to eat. It would be correct to conclude that this Pharisee was a firm believer in Jesus as the true Son of God, but that was not true.

Of all the people in the house that day, it was this Pharisee the host, who thought in his heart that Jesus was not a true prophet when the woman with the alabaster box washed His feet. This shows that the Pharisee was not really a firm believer in Jesus in the first place, yet he acted like one.

To make matters worse, after the Pharisee had concluded in his heart that Jesus was not really sent of God, Jesus called him and he responded, Master. What a hypocrite! On the outside, he called Jesus Master, but on the inside, he said, This man is not a man of God.

I am certain that you have one or two people like this Pharisee around you. I pray that the Almighty God will reveal them to you, in Jesus name. Thank God Jesus was very discerning, He knew straightaway what the Pharisee was thinking.

Many people have become victims of their enemies because they thought they were their friends. May that not be your portion, in Jesus name. Be careful of the people who call themselves your friends.

It doesn’t matter how nice they seem to you, not every victory is celebrated publicly, because the celebration could fuel their hatred for you even more and lead to them planning an attack against you. If you don’t believe me, ask Joseph.

Joseph was always quick to tell his brothers his great dreams. He thought that since they were his brothers, then they would be happy for him, but he was wrong.

Yes, it is important that you share testimonies about Gods goodness to you but you must seek divine wisdom to know what to share and when to share it as not everyone will be happy for you.

You must also always keep certain secrets to yourself, especially when other peoples knowledge of those secrets can greatly affect your life and destiny. Samson thought Delilah was his friend. She seemed to genuinely be in love with him, and he felt relaxed around her.

He told her the secret of his power and this led to his destruction as she revealed it to his enemies (Judges 16:18-21). Some of the people who profess great love for you may actually be friends with your enemies; don’t share your secrets with them!

OPEN HEAVEN 20 APRIL 2022 KEY POINT

Not everyone who calls you friend is really your friend.

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 20 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 20 APRIL 2022 HYMN

HOLD THE FORT

1. Ho, my comrades, see the signal
Waving in the sky!
Reinforcements now appearing
Victory is nigh.

CHORUS
“Hold the fort, for I am coming,”
Jesus signals still;
Wave the answer back to Heaven,
“By Thy grace we will.

2. See the mighty host advancing
Satan leading on;
Mighty ones around us falling
Courage almost gone!

3. See the glorious banner waving!
Hear the trumpet blow!
In our Leader’s Name we triumph
Over every foe.

4. Fierce and long the battle rages
But our help is near;
Onward comes our great Commander
Cheer, my comrades, cheer!

OPEN HEAVEN 20 APRIL 2022 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: 2 KINGS 8:1-29, 2 KINGS 9:1-37, 2 KINGS 10:1-36

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 19 April 2022

Today’s Prayer Points: Prayers points for Open Heavens 19 April 2022

Today’s Powerful Confession: I confess today I am a walking miracle. I dispense God’s blessings everywhere I go and my life shows his faithfulness. My life is an avalanche of testimonies and I draw people to God in Jesus name. Amen. Hallelujah!

DAILY DECLARATION

I decree and declare the Lord is my God, forever and ever in the name of Jesus.

I arise this morning and I take charge of my day. I declare that this is the day that the Lord has made and I will rejoice and be glad in it.

Who shall decree a thing and it will come to pass in my life when the Lord has not said it?

I stand as an oracle of God over my life and the life of my loved ones. We are kept safe by God’s power.

I decree and declare my daily bread is provided for. The air I breathe is purified and the water I drink is sanctified in Jesus name

I decree and declare I am not a victim of any sad story, neither the lead role in tragedy. The Lord orders my steps in Jesus name.

I decree and declare no weapon that is formed against me, both physical and spiritual, will prosper.

I decree and declare that the gates of the enemy are closed towards me and the gates of help are open towards me

I decree and declare nothing I touch turns against me and no place I go becomes my death place.

I decree and declare I shall always be a testifier of the goodness of God in the name of Jesus.

I decree and declare every declaration I make today manifests in my life in Jesus name.

I decree and declare every word from God, spoken over my life comes to pass 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 19 APRIL 2022 MEMORIZE: All things are lawful unto me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any. 1 Corinthians 6:12

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 19 APRIL 2022 BIBLE READING 1 CORINTHIANS 6:11-14

11. And such were some of you: but ye are washed, but ye are sanctified, but ye are justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and by the Spirit of our God.

12. All things are lawful unto me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any.

13. Meats for the belly, and the belly for meats: but God shall destroy both it and them. Now the body is not for fornication, but for the Lord; and the Lord for the body.

14. And God hath both raised up the Lord, and will also raise up us by his own power.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 19 APRIL 2022 MESSAGE

Being able to connect with the children of God all over the world from the comfort of my home through the internet is one of the many things Im grateful for in my old age.

Sometimes, I wonder how we survived in the good old days without these advancements in technology. However, no matter how wonderful the opportunities offered by the internet today, every user is faced with some challenges that may hinder his/her progress if not handled carefully.

For a young person who has so much time on his/her hands, the internet can be very addictive. You tend to be with your smartphone all day.

Some who run online businesses hardly have time for their families and friends because their life revolves round the online space. Someone once joked that some people wake up to check their online updates first before checking if they can still walk.

I found this very sad but true. When a child wakes up in the morning and stays on his phone until 10:00 am, that’s gross indiscipline.

Don’t expose yourself unnecessarily to the wrong relationships, pornography and the ills that come along with the indiscriminate use of the internet. Be careful not to allow the internet control you or become your idol.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 19 APRIL 2022 KEY POINT

Does the internet control you or do you control it?

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 19 APRIL 2022 HYMN

LEAD US HEAVENLY FATHER

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

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

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

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 19 APRIL 2022 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: LUKE 17:1-37, 1 SAMUEL 27:1-12, 1 SAMUEL 28:1-25, 1 SAMUEL 29:1-11

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 April 2022

Powerful Declarations: Powerful Declarations For Today 19 April 2022

Today’s Powerful Confession: I confess today I am a walking miracle. I dispense God’s blessings everywhere I go and my life shows his faithfulness. My life is an avalanche of testimonies and I draw people to God in Jesus name. Amen. Hallelujah!

PRAYER POINTS

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

Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy lovingkindness: according unto the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions in Jesus name

Father, help me to remain obedient, repentant and humble before you no matter how you lift me in Jesus name.

Father, give me reasons to testify to your goodness this week in the name of Jesus.

Oh Lord, help me not to hoard testimonies. May I always tell of your faithfulness in the name of Jesus.

Lord, may my life always show your goodness in Jesus name.

Father, let every area of my life radiate your wisdom, glory, and beauty in the name of Jesus.

Heavenly Father, as I go out today, let doors be opened up to me in the name of Jesus

Father, let this day deliver unto me every blessing that you have kept for me in the name of Jesus.

Lord every plan of the enemy over my life and members of my family shall not come to pass this day.

Father as I step out, let every word of my mouth be a blessing to people and make an impact in lives today in the name of Jesus

I bless your name for each of these prayers I have offered to you this day.

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 19 APRIL 2022 MEMORIZE: And when he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out, and say, Jesus, thou son of David, have mercy on me. Mark 10:47

OPEN HEAVEN 19 APRIL 2022 BIBLE READING 2 KINGS 5:1-19

1. Now Naaman, captain of the host of the king of Syria, was a great man with his master, and honorable, because by him the LORD had given deliverance unto Syria: he was also a mighty man in valor, but he was a leper.

2. And the Syrians had gone out by companies, and had brought away captive out of the land of Israel a little maid; and she waited on Naaman’s wife.

3. And she said unto her mistress, Would God my lord were with the prophet that is in Samaria! for he would recover him of his leprosy.

4. And one went in, and told his lord, saying, Thus and thus said the maid that ts of the land of Israel.

5. And the king of Syria said, Go to, go, and I will send a letter unto the king of Israel. And he departed, and took with him ten talents of silver, and six thousand pieces of gold, and ten changes of raiment.

6. And he brought the letter to the king of Israel, saying, Now when this letter is come unto thee, behold, I have therewith sent Naaman my servant to thee, that thou mayest recover him of his leprosy.

7. And it came to pass, when the king of Israel! had read the letter, that he rent his clothes, and said, Am I God, to kill and to make alive, that this man doth send unto me to recover a man of his leprosy? wherefore consider, I pray you, and see how he seeketh a quarrel against me.

8. And it was so, when Elisha the man of God had heard that the king of Israel had rent his clothes, that he sent to the king, saying, Wherefore hast thou rent thy clothes? let him come now to me, and he shall know that there is a prophet in Israel.

9. So Naaman came with his horses and with his chariot, and stood at the door of the house of Elisha.

10. And Elisha sent a messenger unto him, saying, Go and wash in Jordan seven times, and thy flesh shall come again to thee, and thou shalt be clean.

11. But Naaman was wroth, and went away, and said, Behold, I thought, He will surely come out to me, and stand, and call on the name of the LORD his God, and strike his hand over the place, and recover the leper.

12. Are not Abana and Pharpar, rivers of Damascus, better than all the waters of Israel? may I not wash in them, and be clean? So he turned and went away in a rage.

13. And his servants came near, and spake unto him, and said, My father, if the prophet had bid thee do some great thing, wouldest thou not have done it? how much rather then, when he saith to thee, Wash, and be clean?

14. Then went he down, and dipped himself seven times in Jordan, according to the saying of the man of God: and his flesh came again like unto the flesh of a little child, and he was clean.

15. And he returned to the man of God, he and all his company, and came, and stood before him: and he said, Behold, now I know that there is no God in all the earth, but in Israel: now therefore, I pray thee, take a blessing of thy servant.

16. But he said, As the LORD liveth, before whom I stand, I will receive none. And he urged him to take it; but he refused.

17. And Naaman said, Shall there not then, I pray thee, be given to thy servant two mules’ burden of earth? for thy servant will henceforth offer neither burnt offering nor sacrifice unto other gods, but unto the LORD.

18. In this thing the LORD pardon thy servant, that when my master goeth into the house of Rimmon to worship there, and he leaneth on my hand, and I bow myself in the house of Rimmon: when I bow down myself in the house of Rimmon, the LORD pardon thy servant in this thing.

19. And he said unto him, Go in peace. So he departed from him a little way.

Good morning Beloved. Thank you for joining us in today’s Open Heavens Devotional.

Do you know that testimonies are powerful? The Bible says that the testimony of Jesus is the Spirit of prophecy. When you testify of God’s goodness, someone else can have faith in God and receive the same blessing.
Find out more in today’s devotional.

May the eyes of your understanding be enlightened as you read through in Jesus name.

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 a walking miracle. I dispense God’s blessings everywhere I go and my life shows his faithfulness. My life is an avalanche of testimonies and I draw people to God in Jesus name. Amen. Hallelujah!

OPEN HEAVEN 19 APRIL 2022 MESSAGE

Testimonies are powerful – so powerful that they can birth many other great things. Whenever you lock up your testimony in your heart and refuse to share it, you have no idea how many other great things you are actually locking up.

In the Bible reading for today, the little girl had every reason to keep her mouth shut, being a mere slave, but she shared the testimony of the awesome power of her God.

That simple testimony birthed many more which include the healing of Naaman and his conversion from serving idols to worshipping the post High God. It was the testimonies Bartimaeus had heard in the past that birthed his own testimonies (Mark 10:46-52).

When you share your testimony, you are helping to raise the faith of other people to also receive a miracle from God. I remember when I just joined the Redeemed Christian Church of God and I would hear people talk about the healing power of the Lord.

I found it hard to believe that one could get healed without medication. In fact, my thought was, You people have shown me the way to heaven; please don’t try to get me there faster than necessary.

However, one day, I saw an old man who was always bent double due to a disease, standing and walking upright. I was shocked, so when it was announced that he would be sharing his testimony of divine healing at the evening service, I was the first to arrive.

By the time I heard his testimony, my faith arose and I also began to walk in divine health from then. Your testimony is a link to someone elses testimony, so don’t hide it.

Secondly, testimonies draw people to become members of the Kingdom of God. Jesus said in John 4:48 that some people will not believe the gospel unless they see signs and wonders.

Share your testimonies with unbelievers, let them know how great your God is, let them realise what they are missing when they refuse to surrender their lives to Him. The young girl in the Bible reading today shared her testimony with unbelievers and ended up winning them to God.

Your testimony may be all that you need to win that fellow in your office or neighbourhood to Christ; be sure to share it today.

OPEN HEAVEN 19 APRIL 2022 KEY POINT

Share a testimony of Gods goodness and power with at least one unbeliever today. You can even do it on social media.

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 19 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 19 APRIL 2022 HYMN

I’VE A MESSAGE FROM THE LORD HALLELUJAH!

1. I’ve a message from the Lord, Hallelujah!
The message unto you I’ll give,
“Tis recorded in His Word, Hallelujah!
It is only that you “look and live.

CHORUS Refrain:
“Look and live,” my brother, live,
Look to Jesus now and live;
‘Tis recorded in His Word, Hallelujah!
It is only that you “look and live.”

2. I’ve a message full of love, Hallelujah!
A message, O my friend, for you,
Tis a message from above, Hallelujah!
Jesus said it, and I know ‘tis true.

3. Life is offered unto you, Hallelujah!
Eternal life your soul shall have
If you’ll only look to Him, Hallelujah!
Look to Jesus, who alone can save.

4. I will tell you how I came, Hallelujah!
To Jesus when He made me whole:
“Twas believing on His name, Hallelujah!
I trusted and He saved my soul.

OPEN HEAVEN 19 APRIL 2022 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: 2 KINGS 5:1-27, 2 KINGS 6:1-33, 2 KINGS 7:1-20

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 18 APRIL 2022 MEMORIZE: So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory. 1 Corinthians 15:54

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 18 APRIL 2022 BIBLE READING LUKE 24:1-12

1. Now upon the first day of the week, very early inthe morning, they came unto the sepulchre, bringing the spices which they had prepared, and certain others with them.

2. And they found the stone rolled away from the sepulchre.

3. And they entered in, and found not the body of the Lord Jesus.

4. And it came to pass, as they were much perplexed thereabout, behold, two men stood by them in shining garments:

5. And as they were afraid, and bowed down their faces to the earth, they said unto them, Why seek ye the living among the dead?

6. He is not here, but is risen: remember how he spake unto you when he was yet in Galilee,

7. Saying, The Son of man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and the third day rise again.

8. And they remembered his words,

9. And returned from the sepulchre, and told all these things unto the eleven, and to all the rest.

10. It was Mary Magdalene and Joanna, and Mary the mother of James, and other women that were with them, which told these things unto the apostles.

11. And their words seemed to them as idle tales, and they believed them not.

12. Then arose Peter, and ran unto the sepulchre; and stooping down, he beheld the linen clothes laid by themselves, and departed, wondering in himself at that which was come to pass.

Adults Version: Open Heaven 18 April 2022

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 18 APRIL 2022 MESSAGE

When Jesus told His disciples in John 14:6 that He is the way, the truth and the life, I am sure they would have been very glad that they were with the right person. The time then came for Him to fulfil purpose. He was tried, crucified and then died.

By then, I’m sure the disciples would have felt it was a big mistake to have trusted in Jesus. No wonder they forgot all that He told them about His death. They also forgot all they had done in His name and some of them went back to fishing.

However, the disciples later understood Jesus’ victory over death when Mary Magdalene and some women found the tomb empty. In Revelation 1:18 , Jesus said: “I am he that liveth, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive for evermore, Amen; and have the keys of hell and of death.”

Are you scared of death? As a child of God, you shouldn’t be, because you have also defeated death forever. Hence, children of God don’t die, they sleep and translate into glory to be with the Lord forever in Heaven. This is why I am comforted that when I get to Heaven, I will see my son again.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 18 APRIL 2022 KEY POINT

Children of God don’t die, they sleep and become translated into glory.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 18 APRIL 2022 HYMN

I CAN HEAR MY SAVIOUR CALLING

1. I can hear my Savior calling,
I can hear my Savior calling,
I can hear my Savior calling,
“Take thy cross and follow, follow Me.

CHORUS
Where He leads me I will follow,
Where He leads me I will follow,
Where He leads me I will follow,
I’l go with Him, with Him all the way.

2. I’ll go with Him through the garden,
I’ll go with Him through the garden,
I’ll go with Him through the garden,
I’ll go with Him, with Him all the way.

3. I’ll go with Him through the judgment,
I’ll go with Him through the judgment,
I’ll go with Him through the judgment,
I’ll go with Him, with Him all the way.

4. He will give me grace and glory,
He will give me grace and glory,
He will give me grace and glory,
And go with me, with me all the way.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 18 APRIL 2022 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: LUKE 16:19-31, 1 SAMUEL 25:1-44 , 1 SAMUEL 26:1-25

Happy Easter 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 18 April 2022

Powerful Declarations: Powerful Declarations For Today 18 April 2022

Today’s Powerful Confession: I confess today I am blessed and not cursed. God has blessed me, therefore every form of Curse spoken over my life is rendered null and void because Christ has redeemed me from the curse of the law in Jesus name. Amen. Hallelujah!

PRAYER POINTS

Thank you Lord for making your grace abound towards me by giving your only begotten Son – Jesus Christ as a ransom for my soul.

Lord, I come before you today in humble adoration. You are Alpha and Omega.

Thank You Lord for your blessings upon my life as a believer. I exalt you in Jesus name.

Lord I ask for forgiveness of all my sins. Forgive me and wash me clean in the name of Jesus.

Father, I ask that you help me to diligently listen to your voice and to observe and do all your commandments in the name of Jesus.

Father, I cry out to you for your help. I can not please you on my own. It you who works in me to will and to do. Help me to willingly and wholeheartedly obey you in Jesus name.

Jesus, help me not to take you grace for granted. May I always cherish and utilize it well in Jesus name.

Father, according to your word, make all grace abound towards me; let me always have all sufficiency in all things, and let me abound to every good work in Jesus name.

Oh Lord, help me to love you and forsake the world. May I not hold on to things that are of temporary value but things of eternal value in Jesus name.

Father, help me to feed my spirit above my flesh in the mighty name of Jesus.

Father, let me actions and ambitions be channeled towards glorifying you and advancing your kingdom 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.”

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Join today’s Devotion here: Open Heavens 18 April 2022

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

Today’s Powerful Confession: I confess today I am blessed and not cursed. God has blessed me, therefore every form of Curse spoken over my life is rendered null and void because Christ has redeemed me from the curse of the law in Jesus name. Amen. Hallelujah!

DAILY DECLARATION

Mighty one in battle, thank You for Your ever faithful hand at work in me, thank You for the blessings of this new day.

I decree and declare, this new day is blessed for me and my household, in the mighty name of Jesus

I decree and declare, henceforth I will rejoice in all that I do beyond human reasoning, in the mighty name of Jesus

I declare that my family and I continually live a life that is holy and surrendered to God and none of us will be left behind when the Lord comes in Jesus name.

I decree and declare that I do not chase after shadows and temporary earthly things that will fade like grass. I hold on to Jesus and things that are of eternal value in Jesus name.

I declare that my family and I will not be in the company of the wicked and workers of iniquity in the name of Jesus.

I declare that I am empowered to endure the mockery and sarcasm that comes with living for God on earth now. So that I will enjoy the bliss and unexplainable joy that comes to everyone that will go with God on the last day in Jesus name.

I sanctify my eyes with the blood of Jesus and I decree and declare that I only behold good and godly things in Jesus name

I decree and declare that I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection in Jesus name.

I decree and declare that I focus and set my mind on things above in Jesus Name.

I decree and declare that my life contributes to God’s kingdom and agenda 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 18 APRIL 2022 MEMORIZE: Now these things were our examples, to the intent we should not lust after evil things, as they also lusted. 1 Corinthians 10:6

OPEN HEAVEN 18 APRIL 2022 BIBLE READING 1 JOHN 2:15-17

15. Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him.

16. For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.

17, And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever.

Good morning beloved, happy new week.
We’re excited to have you here again.
Thank you for joining us in today’s Open Heavens Devotional.

Do you know that your eyes are gates to your mind and your heart? Whatever you behold introduces something to your heart that can influence you actions and make you sin. Watch what you watch!

May the eyes of your understanding be enlightened as you read through in Jesus name.

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 that as in behold as in a glass, the glory of Jesus, I am changed into the same image. I behold good and godly things, therefore my actions and the direction of my life is beautiful and filled with Glory in Jesus name. Amen. Hallelujah!

OPEN HEAVEN 18 APRIL 2022 MESSAGE

“Watch what you watch means, be mindful of what you feed your eyes on. Be careful of the lust of the flesh which is usually fuelled by what our eyes feast on. Be careful of what you permit to attract your attention.

There are many people who have dipped their hands into sin so they can acquire material wealth simply because they have seen others in the world do the same. What do you permit your eyes to see?.

One major goal of every Christian must be to bring his flesh under the control of his spirit, as Paul described in 1 Corinthians 9:27: “But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway.”

There is a tussle for supremacy between the flesh and your spirit (Galatians 5:17). This battle will however, be won by the stronger party. What you focus on will determine if you are feeding your spirit to be stronger than your flesh or vice versa.

If your focus is on things beneath, if all you are after are things that will gratify your flesh, then it will be stronger and will be in control of your spirit. Your mind and focus must be set on the things of God only (Colossians 3:1-2).

There are two ways by which you can tell if your focus is on the things of God or the flesh. One is about how you spend your money.

When you get any amount of money, is your priority on spending for God or spending to gratify yourself? If you hear that there is a need in the house of God, do you take it upon yourself to use the resources in your hands to meet it or do you act as if the need is not your business?.

Another way to know what your heart is set on is to check your ambitions. When you talk about your ambitions, are they in line with glorifying God or yourself? Why do you want a promotion in your place of work? Why do you want more money? Is it all to satisfy yourself or to advance the Kingdom of God here on earth? Check your ambitions and ensure that they are glorifying God and not yourself.

OPEN HEAVEN 18 APRIL 2022 KEY POINT

Do a thorough and honest assessment of yourself: are you focused on the things of God or on yourself?

Thank you for reading today’s devotional Beloved.

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

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OPEN HEAVEN 18 APRIL 2022 HYMN

NEARER, MY GOD

1. Nearer, My God to Thee
Nearer, my God to Thee,
Nearer to Thee;
E’en though it be a cross
That raiseth me,
Still all my song shall be,
Nearer, my God, to Thee,(2ce)
Nearer to Thee!

2. Though, like the wanderer,
The sun gone down,
Darkness be over me,
My rest a stone,
Yet in my dreams I’d be
Nearer, my God, to Thee,(2ce)
Nearer to Thee

3. There let the way appear
Steps unto heaven;
All that Thou send’st to me
In mercy given;
Angels to beckon me
Nearer, my God, to Thee,(2ce)
Nearer to Thee

4. Then with my waking thoughts
Bright with thy praise,
Out of my stony grief
Bethel I’ll raise;
So by my woes to be
Nearer, my God to thee,(2ce)
Nearer to Thee!

5. Or if on joyful wing
Cleaving thy sky,
Sun, moon, and stars forgot,
Upwards I fly
Still all my songs shall be,
Nearer my God to thee,(2ce)
Nearer to Thee!

OPEN HEAVEN 18 APRIL 2022 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: 2 KINGS 1:1-18, 2 KINGS 2:1-25, 2 KINGS 3:1-27, 2 KINGS 4:1-44