Happy New Month 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 5 April 2022

Powerful Declarations: Powerful Declarations For Today 5 April 2022

Today’s Powerful Confession: I confess today the power of sin and addiction is broken over my life. I am a child of God, an ambassador of the Kingdom, therefore, I am too powerful for sin to hold down. I let go of every weight and sin that may hinder my eternal destiny with God and I walk circumspectly as the wise. Christ has redeemed from for sin and from the curse that comes with it in Jesus name. Amen. Hallelujah!

PRAYER POINTS

Thank You Jesus for a new day. Thank you for the beauty of nature. Thank you for every material and immaterial possession you have blessed me with. Be glorified forever in my life in Jesus name.

Father, I worship you for who you are. You are God all by yourself and there’s no one like you.

Lord, I come before your throne of Grace this morning, asking for your forgiveness and mercy. Forgive my trespasses father, and help me to live a Holy life in Jesus name.

Oh Lord, help me to overcome temptation, no matter how great in Jesus name.

Father, may I not end up in hell in the name of Jesus.

Lord, help me to put sin off and face you completely in Jesus name.

Help me Lord to lay aside every weight, and the sin which easily besets me, and let me run with patience the race that is set before me in Jesus name.

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

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

Oh Lord, bless your 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.

Happy New Month 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 5 April 2022

Today’s Prayer Points: Prayers points for Open Heavens 5 April 2022

Today’s Powerful Confession: I confess today the power of sin and addiction is broken over my life. I am a child of God, an ambassador of the Kingdom, therefore, I am too powerful for sin to hold down. I let go of every weight and sin that may hinder my eternal destiny with God and I walk circumspectly as the wise. Christ has redeemed from for sin and from the curse that comes with it in Jesus name. Amen. Hallelujah!

DAILY DECLARATION

Everlasting king of Glory, I worship you today for you are God and there is none like you.

I decree and declare as a child of God that today is a blessed day in the name of Jesus.

I decree and declare that mercy speaks for me today and always in Jesus name.

I decree and declare I lay aside every weight, and the sin which easily besets me, and I run with patience the race that is set before me in Jesus name.

I decree and declare I am empowered to run away from sin in Jesus’ name.

I decree that I walk in spiritual illumination and understanding; I come into the full knowledge of the will of God for me. I am not ignorant of anything that the Lord wants me to know and possess in this season of my life in the name of Jesus.

I decree and declare I have the mind of Christ. I am enlightened by the Spirit of God. I have a sound mind just like Jesus in the name of Jesus.

I decree and declare as Jesus is in heaven, so am I in this world in Jesus name.

I decree and declare I walk in the possibilities of Christ. Whatever could not limit Jesus cannot limit me too. The hand of the living God that empowered Christ shall rest upon me in the same manner in Jesus name.

I decree and declare I will not borrow rather, I’ll lend to nations 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!

OPEN HEAVEN 5 APRIL 2022 MEMORIZE: But when the righteous turneth away from his righteousness, and committeth iniquity, and doeth according to all the abominations that the wicked man doeth, shall he live? All his righteousness that he hath done shall not be mentioned: in his trespass that he hath trespassed, and in his sin that he hath sinned, in them shall he die. Ezekiel 18:24

OPEN HEAVEN 5 APRIL 2022 BIBLE READING EZEKIEL 18:20-32

20. The soul that sinneth, it shall die. The son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, neither shall the father bear the iniquity of the son: the righteousness of the righteous shall be upon him, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be upon him.

21. But if the wicked will turn from all his sins that he hath committed, and keep all my statutes, and do that which is lawful and right, he shall surely live, he shall not die.

22. All his transgressions that he hath committed, they shall not be mentioned unto him: in his righteousness that he hath done he shall live.

23. Have I any pleasure at all that the wicked should die? saith the Lord GOD: and not that he should return from his ways, and live?

24. But when the righteous turneth away from his righteousness, and committeth iniquity, and doeth according to all the abominations that the wicked man doeth, shall he live? All his righteousness that he hath done shall not be mentioned: in his trespass that he hath trespassed, and in his sin that he hath sinned, in them shall he die.

25. Yet ye say, The way of the LORD is not equal. Hear now, O house of Israel; Is not my way equal? are not your ways unequal?

26. When a righteous man turneth away from his righteousness, and committeth iniquity, and dieth in them; for his iniquity that he hath done shall he die.

27, Again, when the wicked man turneth away from his wickedness that he hath committed, and doeth that which is lawful and right, he shall save his soul alive.

28. Because he considereth, and turneth away from all his transgressions that he hath committed, he shall surely live, he shall not die.

29. Yet saith the house of Israel, The way of the LORD is not equal. O house of Israel, are not my ways equal? are not your ways unequal?

30. Therefore I will judge you, O house of Israel, every one according to his ways, saith the Lord GOD. Repent, and turn yourselves from all your transgressions; so iniquity shall not be your ruin.

31. Cast away from you all your transgressions, whereby ye have transgressed; and make you a new heart and a new spirit: for why will ye die, O house of Israel?

32. For I have no pleasure in the death of him that dieth, saith the Lord GOD: wherefore turn yourselves, and live ye.

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

Today’s devotional is a continuation of the reminder for us to hold on to Christ and not backslide.

Do you know that backsliding cancels out all the good you have done before?

It is dangerous to backslide because you more or less return to square one and if in that instance rapture occurs, you will be going before God as a sinner not a believer.
Find out more in today’s Open Heaven devotional below.

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

Today’s Powerful Confession: I confess today the power of sin and addiction is broken over my life. I am a child of God, an ambassador of the Kingdom, therefore, I am too powerful for sin to hold down. I let go of every weight and sin that may hinder my eternal destiny with God and I walk circumspectly as the wise. Christ has redeemed from for sin and from the curse that comes with it in Jesus name. Amen. Hallelujah!

OPEN HEAVEN 5 APRIL 2022 MESSAGE

Another reason I am determined never to backslide is that if I do, the record of everything I have ever done for God would be erased. The Bible says in Ezekiel 18:24 “But when the righteous turneth away from his righteousness, and committeth iniquity, and doeth according to all the abominations that the wicked man doeth, shall he live? All his righteousness that he hath done shall not be mentioned: in his trespass that he hath trespassed, and in his sin that he hath sinned, in them shall he die.”

It does not matter how far you have gone in your Christian race, how many souls you have won for God or how many Churches you have planted; the moment you become a backslider, everything you have done before would not be mentioned.

It means one fellow can serve God all his life and then backslide just one month before he dies and he would end up in hell.

Don’t you want to make it to heaven, live in your glorious mansion and see the Lord Jesus Christ whom you have served for so long? Why would you let one little temptation deny you of that glorious experience and make you end up in the hands of the devil?.

In case you are not aware, there will be many evangelists in hell; some church workers and even ministers will end up in hell. If you dont believe me, read Matthew 7:21-23. I pray you will not be one of such, in Jesus name.

What is the use of serving God so much here on earth and still ending up in the same place that unbelievers will end up in? You had better put aside every sin that draws you back in your Christian race and face God squarely.

“Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us.” Hebrews 12:1.

What is that sin that is so alluring to you? Believe me honestly, it is not as valuable as your soul. Protect your soul and run away from sin.

OPEN HEAVEN 5 APRIL 2022 KEY POINT

Nothing is worth losing your salvation over.

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 5 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 5 APRIL 2022 HYMN

ONWARD CHRISTIAN SOLDIERS

1. Onward, Christian soldiers,
marching as to war,
Looking unto Jesus
Who is gone before;
Christ, the Royal Master,
Leads against the foe;
Forward into battle,
See his banner go.

CHORUS
Onward, Christian soldiers,
marching as to war,
Looking unto Jesus
Who is gone before.

2. At the name of Jesus,
Satan’s host doth flee;
On then, Christian
soldiers, on to victory!
Hell’s foundations quiver
at the shout of praise;
Brothers, lift your voices,
loud your anthems raise!

3. Like a mighty army
moves the church of God;
Brothers, we are treading
where the saints have trod;
We are not divided;
all one body we,
One in hope and
doctrine, one in charity.

4. Crowns and thrones may perish,
Kingdoms rise and wane;
But the Church of Jesus
Constant will remain:
Gates of hell can never
‘Gainst that Church prevail;
We have Christ’s own promise-
And that cannot fail.

5. Onward, then, ye people,
join our happy throng,
Blend with ours your
voices in the triumph song;
Glory, praise, and
honour, unto Christ the King;
This through countless ages,
Men and angels sing.

OPEN HEAVEN 5 APRIL 2022 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: 2 SAMUEL 14:1-33, 2 SAMUEL 15:1-37, 2 SAMUEL 16:1-23

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 5 APRIL 2022 MEMORIZE: Thus saith the LORD; Cursed be the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the LORD. Jeremiah 17:5

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 5 APRIL 2022 BIBLE READING 2 KINGS 7:1-2

1. Then Elisha said, Hear ye the word of the LORD; Thus saith the LORD, To morrow about this time shall a measure of fine flour be sold for a shekel, and two measures of barley for a shekel, in the gate of Samaria.

2. Then a lord on whose hand the king leaned answered the man of God, and said, Behold, if the LORD would make windows in heaven, might this thing be? And he said, Behold, thou shalt see it with thine eyes, but shalt not eat thereof.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 5 APRIL 2022 MESSAGE

In todays Bible reading, Elisha the man of God prophesied that there would be a divine breakthrough and abundance in Samaria within 24 hours, but the kings financial adviser weighed all economic indices and concluded that it would not be possible.

The man of God then established that the word of God would come to pass but that the financial adviser would not partake of it. If the king had listened to his adviser, he also would not have tasted of it.

You should be careful who you seek counsel or advice from. Some people, when confronted with challenges, visit witch doctors, unbelievers or seers for direction and end up being led to their doom. God’s blessings always abound with those who don’t follow worldly advice because they trust in God to guide them aright.

The Bible says in Proverbs 3:5-6 “Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.”

Some people will counsel you based on sentiments or their experiences but only Jesus will tell you the truth. Develop a relationship with Him through His word that truly sets free (John 8:32).

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 5 APRIL 2022 KEY POINT

Make Jesus your Counsellor today.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 5 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 5 APRIL 2022 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: LUKE 10:1-42, JUDGES 15-17

Happy New Month 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 4 April 2022

Powerful Declarations: Powerful Declarations For Today 4 April 2022

Today’s Powerful Confession: I confess today I have decided to follow Jesus. No turning back. No looking to the side and no reconsidering. I am dedicated to the Kingdom of God. My household belongs to God. We are sold out to Christ. We will not backslide or be given to a reprobate mind. My children are for signs and wonders. They do not partake in the atrocities and evil going on in the world. We shine the light of Jesus into every darkness of this world in Jesus name. Amen. Hallelujah!

PRAYER POINTS

Father in the name of Jesus, thank you for the opportunity to see another new day. Thank you, Lord, for the precious gift of life that you have given unto us.

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

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

Lord I commit everything I’ll do today into your able hands, take charge; take control of everything that will do today in the name of Jesus.

Lord as I go about my daily activities for today lead me aright today, oh Lord in the name of Jesus

Lord, I commit my family members unto your hands. Take care of them. Lead them in the right way to go even as they go about their daily activities for today in the name of Jesus.

Father, help me never to stray from the path of righteousness. May I never dwell in the congregation of the dead in Jesus mighty name.

Oh Lord, help me to remain in this light that you have called me to in Jesus name.

Father, keep me rooted in you. Let me hold on firmly to this faith I have received. Help me never to backslide in Jesus mighty name.

Oh Lord, keep me and family and hide us in you. May we never seek pleasure in the world and may we never become objects of mockery to the devil in Jesus mighty name.

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

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

Oh Lord, bless your 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.

Happy New Month 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 4 April 2022

Today’s Prayer Points: Prayers points for Open Heavens 4 April 2022

Today’s Powerful Confession: I confess today I have decided to follow Jesus. No turning back. No looking to the side and no reconsidering. I am dedicated to the Kingdom of God. My household belongs to God. We are sold out to Christ. We will not backslide or be given to a reprobate mind. My children are for signs and wonders. They do not partake in the atrocities and evil going on in the world. We shine the light of Jesus into every darkness of this world in Jesus name. Amen. Hallelujah!

DAILY DECLARATION

I decree and declare, this Monday, the presence of God will go with me and my household everywhere in Jesus’ name.

I decree and declare, that the peace of God that is like a river shall be my portion in Jesus’ mighty name.

I decree and declare, the rod of the wicked is removed completely from my household right now, in Jesus’ mighty name.

I declare that I have a burning passion for souls. I desire to preach the gospel in Jesus name.

I decree and declare I draw men to Jesus through my words and actions. I am helped to speak to them in wisdom in Jesus name.

I decree and declare my words are seasoned with salt and men come to Christ through my evangelism in the name of Jesus.

I decree and declare that I remain on the path of righteousness. I am never in the congregation of the dead in the name of Jesus.

I decree and declare no matter how many people fall in this Christian journey and how many people look back, as for me, I am determined never to backslide.

I decree and declare I Hold fast that which I have in the Lord, no one takes my place in Christ in Jesus mighty name.

I decree and declare, over this nation and nations around the world every chain and stronghold of darkness is destroyed, in the mighty 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!

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 4 APRIL 2022 MEMORIZE: For we walk by faith, not by sight: 2 Corinthians 5:7

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 4 APRIL 2022 BIBLE READING MATTHEW 7:21-23

21. Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.

22. Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works?

23. And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 4 APRIL 2022 MESSAGE

As instrumental as signs and wonders are to Church growth, they have their limitations. They are primarily meant for unbelievers to see the power of God and come to the light. They are not the ultimate for a believer who has been called to a life of faith.

To an unbeliever, seeing is believing but to a Christian, believing comes before the seeing (desired results). You must be careful not to be so focused on miracles, signs and wonders that you miss out on having a great relationship with God for who He is.

Also, it is not the miracles performed through you on earth that will qualify you for Heaven. In actual fact, there are many false pastors today performing magic and leading unsuspecting members into destruction.

Todays Bible reading also establishes that because someone performs miracles doesnt mean he/ she is recognized by God.

What will determine your eternity in Heaven is how well you please God in your words, actions, thoughts and relationship with people.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 4 APRIL 2022 KEY POINT

Seek God wholeheartedly and the signs will follow you.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 4 APRIL 2022 HYMN

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 4 APRIL 2022 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: LUKE 9:37-62, JUDGES 12:1-15, JUDGES 13:1-25, JUDGES 14:1-20

OPEN HEAVEN 4 APRIL 2022 MEMORIZE: And Jesus said unto him, No man, having put his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God. Luke 9:62

OPEN HEAVEN 4 APRIL 2022 BIBLE READING 2 PETER 2:20-22

20. For if after they have escaped the pollutions of the world through the knowledge of the Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, they are again entangled therein, and overcome, the latter end is worse with them than the beginning.

21. For it had been better for them not to have known the way of righteousness, than, after they have known it, to turn from the holy commandment delivered unto them.

22. But it is happened unto them according to the true proverb, The dog is turned to his own vomit again; and the sow that was washed to her wallowing in the mire.

Welcome to a new week beloved. We’re excited to have you here again. Thank you for joining us in today’s Open Heavens Devotional.

Today’s devotional is a kind reminder for us to hold on to Christ and not backslide.

What does it mean to backslide? What does God think about backsliders, and how do they end? Find out in today’s Open Heaven devotional below.

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 have decided to follow Jesus. No turning back. No looking to the side and no reconsidering. I am dedicated to the Kingdom of God. My household belongs to God. We are sold out to Christ. We will not backslide or be given to a reprobate mind. My children are for signs and wonders. They do not partake in the atrocities and evil going on in the world. We shine the light of Jesus into every darkness of this world in Jesus name. Amen. Hallelujah!

OPEN HEAVEN 4 APRIL 2022 MESSAGE

There are several reasons every Christian should pray and work earnestly never to backslide. One of these is that anyone who strays from the path of righteousness will dwell in the congregation of the dead (Proverbs 21:16).

When we got born again, we were translated from the kingdom of darkness into light we passed from death to life. To go back to the congregation of the dead is a terrible thing that all Christians must do everything possible to avoid.

Hebrews 10:38-39 states clearly that: “Now the just shall live by faith: but if any man draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him. But we are not of them who draw back unto perdition; but of them that believe to the saving of the soul.”

God has absolutely no pleasure in backsliders. The moment a child of God backslides, he or she immediately becomes unfit to enter the Kingdom of God as we read in our memory verse today.

The moment you backslide, God says, You have lost the qualification required to enter into His kingdom. The interesting thing about this is that once the devil sees that a person is displeasing God, he comes in and pushes the fellow to the point where he can make a mockery of him or her.

I know many people who backslid and first thought that they were free from all the restrictions of the gospel but soon realised that they had become objects of mockery. Their end was indeed terrible.

The prodigal son for example backslid and thought he was free from his fathers rules and regulations, but he did not know that the devil was pushing him to the point where he would beg to eat food served to pigs.

As for me, I am determined never to backslide. If you are currently considering the pleasure of this world, remember that it is just a bait for the devil to get you. Hold fast that which you have in the Lord, so that someone else does not take your place in Christ (Revelation 3:11).

OPEN HEAVEN 4 APRIL 2022 KEY POINT

Backsliders may think they are having fun at first, but soon they will end up as objects of mockery for the devil.

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 4 APRIL 2022 HYMN

ONWARD CHRISTIAN SOLDIERS

1. Onward, Christian soldiers,
marching as to war,
Looking unto Jesus
Who is gone before;
Christ, the Royal Master,
Leads against the foe;
Forward into battle,
See his banner go.

CHORUS
Onward, Christian soldiers,
marching as to war,
Looking unto Jesus
Who is gone before.

2. At the name of Jesus,
Satan’s host doth flee;
On then, Christian
soldiers, on to victory!
Hell’s foundations quiver
at the shout of praise;
Brothers, lift your voices,
loud your anthems raise!

3. Like a mighty army
moves the church of God;
Brothers, we are treading
where the saints have trod;
We are not divided;
all one body we,
One in hope and
doctrine, one in charity.

4. Crowns and thrones may perish,
Kingdoms rise and wane;
But the Church of Jesus
Constant will remain:
Gates of hell can never
‘Gainst that Church prevail;
We have Christ’s own promise-
And that cannot fail.

5. Onward, then, ye people,
join our happy throng,
Blend with ours your
voices in the triumph song;
Glory, praise, and
honour, unto Christ the King;
This through countless ages,
Men and angels sing.

OPEN HEAVEN 4 APRIL 2022 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: 2 SAMUEL 11:1-27, 2 SAMUEL 12:1-31, 2 SAMUEL 13:1-39

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 3 APRIL 2022 MEMORIZE: Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD, Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone, a tried stone, a precious corner stone, a sure foundation: he that believeth shall not make haste. Isaiah 28:16

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 3 APRIL 2022 BIBLE READING 1 PETER 2:4-8

4. To whom coming, as unto a living stone, disallowed indeed of men, but chosen of God, and precious,

5. Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ.

6. Wherefore also it is contained in the scripture, Behold, I lay in Sion a chief corner stone, elect, precious: and he that believeth on him shall not be confounded.

7. Unto you therefore which believe he is precious: but unto them which be disobedient, the stone which the builders disallowed, the same is made the head of the corner,

8. And a stone of stumbling, and a rock of offence, even to them which stumble at the word, being disobedient: whereunto also they were appointed.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 3 APRIL 2022 MESSAGE

Several years ago, one of my sons in the Lord who is highly educated became born again, but continued in his cigarette smoking habit. I got to know about it and called him to discuss how God could deliver him completely.

To my surprise, he said it wasn’t an issue and that what mattered was that he was born again. He went further to say that the Bible never said Thou shall not smoke.

I invited him over and he came visiting with his wife. We decided to do a study on 1 Samuel 17:38-40, where David picked five smooth stones when he went to battle with Goliath.

I then told him that there are different kinds of stones – stones that can kill a dog, goat or any other type of creature but the stones that could kill a giant must be the very smooth ones.

I also let him know that if he wanted God to use him to achieve His divine purpose on earth, he must become a smooth stone. That same day, he stopped smoking forever.

If you want to be used by God mightily, you must surrender all to Him and allow Him chisel you so that you can be a smooth stone like Jesus Christ.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 3 APRIL 2022 PRAYER POINT

Father, please make me a smooth stone. Chisel out every impurity from my life and use me.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 3 APRIL 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 3 APRIL 2022 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: LUKE 9:1-62, JUDGES 10:1-18, JUDGES 11:1-40

Happy New Month 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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Today’s Prayer Points: Prayers points for Open Heavens 3 April 2022

Today’s Powerful Confession: I confess today I have an attitude of praise. I am devoted to prayer and study of the word. I seek to know God and make him known. I will be blessed to be a blessing. My paths will be ordered by the Lord in Jesus name. Amen. Hallelujah!.

DAILY DECLARATION

I decree and declare I will look unto the LORD; I will wait for the God of my salvation: my God will hear me in Jesus mighty name.

I decree and declare although my beginning was small, I shall greatly increase in Jesus mighty name.

I decree and declare that when I fall, I shall arise; when I sit in darkness, the LORD shall be a light unto me in the name of Jesus.

I decree and declare that God shall plead my cause, and execute judgment for me: he will bring me forth to the light, and I shall behold his righteousness in the name of Jesus.

I decree and declare my enemies shall see the glory of God in me, and shame shall cover them which said unto me, Where is the LORD thy God? in Jesus mighty name.

I decree and declare that things will get better. My tomorrow is bright, in the mighty name of Jesus.

I decree and decree, every fountain that brings out bitterness in my life be dried up now in Jesus’ mighty name.

I decree and declare, over my children, they shall excel beyond measures and be unique among their equals, in Jesus’ name

I decree and declare, over every of my pending prayer requests, I receive instant testimonies in Jesus’ mighty name.

I decree and declare, everything that is not the plan of God in my life and household, begin to give way now in Jesus’ mighty name.

I declare and receive total settlement over my household this morning in Jesus’ mighty name.

I decree and declare, over this nation and nations around the world every chain and stronghold of darkness is destroyed, in the mighty 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!