LESSON TWENTY-NINE (29)
TOPIC: CHRISTIAN COUPLE AND IN-LAWS

SUNDAY SCHOOL HYMN
1. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
O how I love Thee well,
I am happy, it makes me glad
To rejoice at Thy birth.

2. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
Thy friend friendship suits me well,
Both young and will sing Thy song,
We long for Sunday School.

3. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
Christ was Thy first teacher,
The Holy Spirit, great teacher,
Does manifest in thee.

4. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
This testimony is sure,
That God, the Father Almighty,
Poured His blessing on Thee

5. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
Though the sun be so bright,
Or if the clouds be black with rain,
I’ll be in Sunday School.

6. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day
I rejoice to see Thee,
Will thou pass over me today?
Without my being blest?

MEMORY VERSE: “And Boaz answered and said unto her, It hath fully been shewed me, all that thou hast done unto thy mother in law since the death of thine husband: and how thou hast left thy father and thy mother, and the land of thy nativity, and art come unto a people which thou knewest not heretofore”. Ruth 2:11

BIBLE PASSAGE: Ruth 1:1-18

1 Now it came to pass in the days when the judges ruled, that there was a famine in the land. And a certain man of Bethlehemjudah went to sojourn in the country of Moab, he, and his wife, and his two sons.

2 And the name of the man was Elimelech, and the name of his wife Naomi, and the name of his two sons Mahlon and Chilion, Ephrathites of Bethlehemjudah. And they came into the country of Moab, and continued there.

3 And Elimelech Naomi’s husband died; and she was left, and her two sons.

4 And they took them wives of the women of Moab; the name of the one was Orpah, and the name of the other Ruth: and they dwelled there about ten years.

5 And Mahlon and Chilion died also both of them; and the woman was left of her two sons and her husband.

6 Then she arose with her daughters in law, that she might return from the country of Moab: for she had heard in the country of Moab how that the LORD had visited his people in giving them bread.

7 Wherefore she went forth out of the place where she was, and her two daughters in law with her; and they went on the way to return unto the land of Judeh.

8 And Naomi said unto her two daughters in law, Go, return each to her mother’s house: the LORD deal kindly with you, as ye have dealt with the dead, and with me.

9 The LORD grant you that ye may find rest, each of you in the house of her husband. Then she kissed them; and they lifted up their voice, and wept.

10 And they said unto her, Surely we will return with thee unto thy people.

11 And Naomi said, Turn again, my daughters: why will ye go with me? are there yet any more sons in my womb, that they may be your husbands?

12 Turn again, my daughters, go your way; for I am too old to have an husband. If I should say, I have hope, if I should have an husband also to night, and should also bear sons;

13 Would ye tarry for them till they were grown? would ye stay for them from having husbands? nay, my daughters; for it grieveth me much for your sakes that the hand of the LORD is gone out against me.

14 And they lifted up their voice, and wept again: and Orpah kissed her mother in law; but Ruth clave unto her.

15 And she said, Behold, thy sister in law is gone back unto her people, and unto her gods: return thou after thy sister in law.

16 And Ruth said, Intreat me not to leave thee, or to return from following after thee: for whither thou goest, I will go; and where thou lodgest, I will lodge: thy people shall be my people, and thy God my God:

17 Where thou diest, will I die, and there will I be buried: the LORD do so to me, and more also, if ought but death part thee and me.

18 When she saw that she was stedfastly minded to go with her, then she left speaking unto her.

INTRODUCTION: Christian couples are expected to live according to the dictates of God’s word. For instance, the Bible tells us that a man should leave his parents and cleave to his wife (Genesis 2:24).

This shows that a line must be drawn between the families from which both partners originated from and the new family the couple is building. However, the Bible admonishes us to honour our parents (Exodus 20:12; Deuteronomy 5:16) and do good to all men especially the members of our household (Galatians 6:10).

It should be noted that in-laws are people related to us by marriage and we should deal with them with godly wisdom (James 3:17).

LESSON OUTLINES
1. BUILD A CORDIAL RELATIONSHIP
2. THE THIN LINE

BUILD A CORDIAL RELATIONSHIP
Let us learn from Ruth’s relationship with her mother-in-law. She placed her in the position of her own biological mother. We must treat our in-laws like our own blood relations. In relating with in-laws, Christian couples should therefore:

1. Avoid preconceptions: Do not have a biased perspective of your in-laws. Be open and free in your dealings with them (Romans 12:10,16; 1Peter 3:8).

2. Avoid acting like strangers: Do well to let your in-laws see you as another child of theirs and not a stranger (Proverbs 18:24; John 15:15).

3. Avoid damaging rules: Make sure you avoid rules that can destroy the relationship with your in-laws (1Timothy 5:1-2). Be wise and all decisions relating to your in-laws, especially in speech (Psalms 34:13; Colossians 4:6).

4. Treat in-laws as important people and avoid strife (Philippians 2:3). Exhibit maturity and patience with in-laws (2Corinthians 6:4).

5. Remain humble and encourage mutual submission (1Peter 5:5; Ephesians 5:21). Always seek peace and pursue it (Psalm 34:14 Romans 12:18).

THE THIN LINE
While it is important to establish a cordial relationship with in-laws, it is equally important that in-laws give some breathing space to their married sons or daughters to build a godly home with little or no external interference (Colossians 3:21; Matthew 19:4-6).

In-laws especially parents of the couple, can counsel (Proverbs 11:14 Proverbs 19:20-21) and prayerfully support their children in marriage without necessarily imposing their views (Ephesians 6:4). The married couples should be allowed to make their own decisions.

CONCLUSION: Christian couples must relate with their in-laws in love and as light/salt of the world (Matthew 5:13-14). Live at peace and remain humble at all times (Hebrews 12:14)

QUESTIONS:
1. Mention four ways couples can build a cordial relationship with their in-laws.
2. What roles should in-laws play in maintaining the thin line with their married sons or daughters?

FURTHER READINGS: MON: Matt.5:14, TUE:
Lk.5:13, WED:Rom.12:18, THUR: Heb.12:14. FRI: Phil.2:15, SAT: 1 Tim.5:13, SUN: Eph.5:25-33.

ASSIGNMENT: List out five (5) factor which may bring affection between couples and their in-laws.

Beloved, thank you for joining us today. 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 March 2022

Powerful Declarations: Powerful Declarations For Today 19 March 2022

Today’s Powerful Confession: I confess today that I am the righteousness of God through Christ Jesus. Christ has taken my sins and filth and made me pure. I can now boldly stand before God because I have been made a Saint. Therefore I have no fear of the future because I belong to the family of God in Jesus name. Amen. Hallelujah!

PRAYER POINTS

Thank You, Father, for first loving me, in that, while I was yet a sinner, You gave Your son, Jesus, to die for me.

Thank You, Father, for the precious blood of Jesus, that was shed at Calvary for the remission of my sin.

Thank You, Father, for the gift of life and for Your promise to always meet me at the points of my needs.

Father, in anyway I have fallen short of your glory, please, have mercy and forgive me, in Jesus’ name.

Thank You, Father, for the wonderful and powerful weapon of prayer, and for all my prayers that You have answered.

Oh Father, may none of my family members be left behind when you come on the day of the Lord in Jesus name.

Father, help me to continually live a life that is holy and surrendered to your will in the name of Jesus.

Father, help me no to chase after shadows and temporary earthly things that will fade like grass. May I hold on to you and things that are of eternal value in Jesus name.

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

Oh Lord, help me to endure the mockery and sarcasm that comes with living for you on earth now. So that I will enjoy the bliss and unexplainable joy that comes with everyone that will go with you on the last day in Jesus name.

Help me Lord to put aside all the cares of this world that can hinder me from living holy now; help me to understand that they will no longer matter on the last day in Jesus name.

Father, wear upon me the garment of Your holiness, and empower me by Your grace, to live above sin, and above all the activities of the flesh, in Jesus’ name.

Father, bless your son, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye and 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.

Thank you for joining us today. 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 March 2022

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

Today’s Powerful Confession: I confess today that I am the righteousness of God through Christ Jesus. Christ has taken my sins and filth and made me pure. I can now boldly stand before God because I have been made a Saint. Therefore I have no fear of the future because I belong to the family of God 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 decree and declare 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 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 decree and declare my family and I will not be in the company of the wicked and workers of iniquity in the name of Jesus.

I decree and declare 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 declare that I put aside all the cares of this world that can hinder me from living holy now in Jesus name.

I decree and declare, over this nation and nations around the world the light of God will constantly shine above the decree of the enemy, 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!

LESSON TWENTY NINE: (29)
TOPIC: UNDERSTANDING GOD’S SUFFICIENT GRACE.

HOUSE FELLOWSHIP ANTHEM
1. I love this family of God,
So closely knitted into one,
They have taken me into their a rms
And am so glad to be
A part of this great family

2. I bless this family of God,
So greatly prospered by the Lord,
They have taken me into their arms
And am so glad to be
A part of this great family

3. I know this family of God,
So deeply rooted in the word,
They have taken me into their arms
And am so glad to be
A part of this great family

4. I see this family of God,
So highly lifted above all,
They have taken me into their arms
And am so glad to be
A part of this great family

5. Come, join this family of God,
So highly favoured by the Lord,
They have taken me into their arms
And am so glad to be
A part of this great family.

OPENING PRAYER: Father, please give deep understanding about your sufficient grace.

MEMORY VERSE: “And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee; for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me”. 2 Corinthians 12:9

BIBLE TEXT: 1 SAMUEL 2:2-9

2. There is none holy as the LORD: for there is none beside thee: neither is there any rock like our God.

3. Talk no more so exceeding proudly; let not arrogancy come out of your mouth: for the LORD is a God of knowledge, and by him actions are weighed.

4. The bows of the mighty men are broken, and they that stumbled are girded with strength.

5. They that were full have hired out themselves for bread; and they that were hungry ceased: so that the barren hath born seven; and she that hath many children is waxed feeble.

6. The LORD killeth, and maketh alive: he bringeth down to the grave, and bringeth up.

7. The LORD maketh poor, and maketh rich: he bringeth low, and lifteth up.

8. He raiseth up the poor out of the dust, and lifteth up the beggar from the dunghill, to set them among princes, and to make them inherit the throne of glory: for the pillars of the earth are the LORD’S, and he hath set the world upon them.

9. He will keep the feet of his saints, and the wicked shall be silent in darkness; for by strength shall no man prevail.

LESSON INTRODUCTION: Grace is best described as an unmerited or undeserved favour or assistance given to a person. Men do show or give to other men most of the time according their knowledge and understanding but we want to look at God’s sufficient grace, what we may also call “DIVINE GRACE” this was best exemplified in Hannah who has been on the other side of life, experiencing mockery by Peninnah, the other wife of her husband, Elkanah because she was without a child.

Then God’s grace located her and she transformed from a barren woman to become the mother of prophet Samuel and God gave her additional three sons and two daughters 1Sam.2:21. The grace of God cannot be understood by human thinking and principles. Paul the Apostle, in his conversation with the Almighty, the grace of God is sufficient for his predicament. God’s grace is more pronounced when your afflictions or denial are great; that is why He said that, I will rather glory in God’s grace.

TEXT REVIEW: 1 SAMUEL 2:2-9
i. No one is holy as the Lord
ii. The Lord lift the poor from the dust and needy from the garbage dump.

LESSON OUTLINES:
LEARNING POINTS

1. The grace of God is not about qualification or competence.

2. To understand more of the grace of God; you must be able to see weakness and not strength

3. To understand the mystery of God’s sufficient grace, you need a mind opener, Holy spirit that will help you understand the scripture Lk.29:45.

4. You need to find God’s sight. We can also grow in God’s grace 2 Peter 3:18. We can abuse grace

5. If we continue in sin Rom. 6:1

ACTIVITY: What are the things Christian should do to grow in God’s grace ?

SUMMARY: God’s grace is more pronounced during your afflictions.

CONCLUSION: The Bible mentions the “THRONE OF GRACE” (Heb.4:16) this is the source of God’s sufficient grace and it is not about qualification or competence but unmerited favour that God may be glorified. To understand therefore Paul says I will rather glory in my weakness so that more sufficient grace is given to me.

PRAYER POINTS

1. Father thank you for the grace experienced so far in house fellowship and RCCG as a whole.

2. God’s sufficient grace is for His loved ones, please Lord keep me in your grace.

3. Father, sin is a killer of grace, keep us holy to the end in Jesus’ name

4. Father, let your grace be sufficient for us in RCCG in Jesus’ name.

5. Father increase your grace upon Daddy and Mummy G.O in Jesus’name.

ASSIGNMENT: Diligently carry out all the daily tasks outlined in the Golden diet below

GOLDEN DIET FOR THE WEEK
MONDAY: Every weakness is known to God; He can turn it to strength with His grace.

TUESDAY: Don’t give up in that situation, God’s sufficient grace will visit you this season in Jesus name.

WEDNESDAY: Refreshment from God can turn that weakness to strength in Jesus name Acts 3:19.

THURSDAY: Christ has paid for your weakness Herbrew 7:25

FRIDAY: God’s sufficient grace can also visit our backsliding situation Matt 19:25-26.

SATURDAY: All of God’s chosen children enjoy His sufficient grace Eph 1:4.

SUNDAY: Trust in Jesus who brings peace and grace to overcome John 16:33

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 19 MARCH 2022 MEMORIZE: But if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by his Spirit that dwelleth in you. Romans 8:11

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 19 MARCH 2022 BIBLE READING ROMANS 8:9-15

9. But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his.

10. And if Christ be in you, the body is dead because of sin; but the Spirit is life because of righteousness.

11. But if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by his Spirit that dwelleth in you.

12. Therefore, brethren, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live after the flesh.

13. For if ye live after the flesh, ye shall die: but if ye through the Spirit do mortify the deeds of the body, ye shall live.

14. For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.

15. For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 19 MARCH 2022 MESSAGE

No believer can live a victorious Christian life by his/her own effort and strength. As a matter of fact, it is impossible to enjoy the Christian journey without the help of the Holy Spirit.

John 6:63 says it is the Spirit that quickens while the flesh profits nothing. This means that everything done based on your effort actually profits nothing.

No wonder many Christians who work tirelessly and are proud of their achievements become angry when their efforts go unnoticed. This is because they performed those feats by their power and expected men to applaud them.

If you rely on the Holy Spirit to help you in all you do, you will do things effortlessly and not expect accolades from men, after all, they are not your source of strength.

Many Christians do Gods work by their knowledge and thus become weary, tired and frustrated. It is so for them because they do not have the Holy Spirit.

You need the Holy Spirit to quicken your body on a daily basis if you want to do it right. My dear, God is not looking for your ability but your total dependence on Him. This is why His word says For without me ye can do nothing (John 15:5).

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 19 MARCH 2022 KEY POINT

There can be no lasting victory in our own effort. You need the Holy Spirit to work through you.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 19 MARCH 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 19 MARCH 2022 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: LUKE 1:24-80, DEUTERONOMY 33-34

Beloved, thank you for joining us today. Please, say these prayers in faith and believe God for a performance.

Note: These prayers are spiritual, this can only be understood and fully accessed by God’s children. If you want to be blessed from these prayers, you must first, surrender your life to the Lord Jesus Christ, by saying this prayer:

“Lord Jesus, I come before You today with a broken and contrite heart full of repentance. Please, forgive me all my sins. Today, I surrender my life to You, I believe that Jesus is Lord and I confess it with my mouth. Jesus, come into my life and save my soul from eternal destruction in hellfire. In Jesus’ name, I pray.”

If you joined in that life-changing prayer, congratulations! Welcome to the family of God. Kindly reach us today via this email: [email protected]

Today’s Devotional: Open Heavens 18 March 2022

Powerful Declarations: Powerful Declarations For Today 18 March 2022

Today’s Powerful Confession: I confess today I am the Body of Christ, my body is the house of God. God lives in me and I belong to Him, I will hold on till the end in Jesus’ name, Amen, Hallelujah!

PRAYER POINTS

Thank you gracious father of Love for this beautiful Friday that you have made me see. I glorify your Holy Name.

Thank you Lord for keeping my family and I through all of the chaos going on in this world. And thank you because you will continue to keep us in Jesus name.

Oh Lord, forgive me for every way I have fallen short of your Glory. Cleanse me and make me pure in Jesus name.

Father, your second coming is near, please soften every hard heart and bring them to the subjection of Christ. May every heart of stone be made flesh in Jesus name.

Lord, help my family and I to remain in you and hold fast to the faith we have professed. May we never derail and have reasons for regret when Christ shall come in the name of Jesus.

Lord, take away everything that may want to make us fall. Keep us grounded in you in Jesus name.

Father, please, give me the grace to do Your perfect will, at all times, in this wicked and perverse generation, in Jesus’ name.

Father, please, wear upon me the garment of Your praise and worship; and empower me to worship and praise You, without ceasing, in Jesus’ name.

Father, help me to be holy as You’re holy in heaven, and empower me by Your grace, to do all the things that will attract and retain Your presence in my life, in Jesus’ name.

Father, remember me today, and let every long standing and difficult yoke in my life be broken, in Jesus’ name.

Father, bless your son, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye and 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 20 MARCH 2022 MEMORIZE: The great day of the LORD is near, it is near, and hasteth greatly, even the voice of the day of the LORD: the mighty man shall cry there bitterly. Zephaniah 1:14

OPEN HEAVEN 20 MARCH 2022 BIBLE READING ZEPHANIAH 1:14-18

14. The great day of the LORD is near, it is near, and hasteth greatly, even the voice of the day of the LORD: the mighty man shall cry there bitterly.

15. That day is a day of wrath, a day of trouble and distress, a day of wasteness and desolation, a day of darkness and gloominess, a day of clouds and thick darkness,

16. A day of the trumpet and alarm against the fenced cities, and against the high towers.

17. And I will bring distress upon men, that they shall walk like blind men, because they have sinned against the LORD: and their blood shall be poured out as dust, and their flesh as the dung.

18. Neither their silver nor their gold shall be able to deliver them in the day of the LORD’s wrath; but the whole land shall be devoured by the fire of his jealousy: for he shall make even a speedy riddance of all them that dwell in the land.

OPEN HEAVEN 20 MARCH 2022 MESSAGE

“Blow ye the trumpet in Zion, and sound an alarm in my holy mountain: let all the inhabitants of the land tremble: for the day of the LORD cometh, for it is nigh at hand; Joel 2:1”

The very last day of this present age is the day of rapture. That day will be a day of rejoicing for some and a day of sorrow for many. Those who are living holy now will rejoice because they will be caught up with Jesus Christ in the skies and will go to heaven (1 Thessalonians 4:17).

The rest however will cry because they would have missed the rapture. In which group will you be? From our memory verse today, we see that on that day, even mighty men will cry bitterly.

Money and connections will not get anyone to heaven; in fact, the Bible says that the love of money will derail many from the faith (1 Timothy 6:10).

All your wealth will not help you that day; it is only Jesus Christ that can save you. “For as in the days that were before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noah entered into the ark, And knew not until the flood came, and took them all away; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be. Matthew 24:38-39”

Jesus said that day will be like in the days of Noah. Everything seemed okay and people were marrying before that day just like they are doing now, but when the trumpet sounds, only those in the family of God will gain entrance into the ark.

The One who will open the ark of salvation to us is Jesus Christ. He cannot be bribed or deceived, so those who are pretending to be living holy now will not enter the ark.

After we who are in the family of God have been saved, then the flood of tribulations will start and the Bible says woe unto the inhabitants of the earth at that time (Revelation 12:12).

Nobody knows when Jesus will return for His saints. If you have not yet accepted Jesus Christ as your Lord and Saviour, I plead with you to do so now, before it is too late.

OPEN HEAVEN 20 MARCH 2022 KEY POINT

If you want to be saved, surrender your life to Jesus now and begin to live holy henceforth.

OPEN HEAVEN 20 MARCH 2022 HYMN

OPEN HEAVEN 20 MARCH 2022 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: JUDGES 17:1-13, JUDGES 18:1-31, JUDGES 19:1-30, JUDGES 20:1-48

Thank you for joining us today. 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 March 2022

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

Today’s Powerful Confession: I confess today I am the Body of Christ, my body is the house of God. God lives in me and I belong to Him, I will hold on till the end in Jesus’ name, Amen, Hallelujah!

DAILY DECLARATION

Thank you Jesus for today. Spirit of God, help me today day and always to live a life that pleases my father in heaven, in Jesus’ name

I decree and declare, today that my day is fruitful and filled with productive moments, in the mighty name of Jesus

I decree and declare, the grace to remain fruitful and excellent in every endeavor I find myself is multiplied in my life, in the mighty name of Jesus.

I decree and declare that God’s love overshadows my destiny in all areas in Jesus name.

Father, thank You for divine health that You have given to me. I decree and declare that I and my household continually work in it in the name of Jesus.

Lord Almighty, I destroy all enabling force of darkness tampering with my destiny and household, in the name of Jesus

I decree and declare, the weeping is turning into laughter and testimonies in Jesus’ name

I decree and declare, the favour of God surrounds all that concerns me and my household beyond measures, in the mighty name of Jesus

I decree and declare, the hand of God is removing all impediment and fine-tuning my destiny henceforth, in Jesus’ name.

I decree and declare I am a wise believer and I live with eternity in view in the name of Jesus.

I decree and declare I am redeemed from death and eternal damnation. I and my family remain in Christ and we go with him in the rapture when he returns 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!

But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen. 2 Peter 3:18

Grace is lavishly displayed in the way that the son of God came to earth as a man to die for our sins. Taking insights from Open Heavens Devotional for 14th and 15th, we learn a couple of things about Grace.

Grace is free to all men but it was purchased at a very costly price – The blood of Jesus. So we must never trivialise grace or take it for granted.

Grace has the ability to save us from ourselves. When we get into bondages and captivity as a result of sin, Christ delivers us when we call to him and repent. Grace is a beautiful thing.

And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work. 2 Corinthians 9:8

The two scriptures above indicate that it is possible to grow in Grace. How?

1. LISTENING TO, AND OBEYING SCRIPTURE.

Our scripture from 2 Peter says “But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ… “.
Grace is the author of Grace. If you will grow in Grace, you must personally come to encounter and know who Christ is, listen to His Word, and obey them.

This is achieved through constant study of the Bible and consistently going to the church to learn about Christ. Devote yourself to prayer and Bible study and experience growth.

2. DOING GOOD.

The second scripture says that God is able to grant us more Grace. This means that God is able to add Grace unto us, to the end that we grow in Grace. It proceeds to say that the reason God grants us all Grace is so that we can have everything we need to do good works.

So we can simply say that God grants us Grace to do good. Thus, if we begin to do good with the little that we have now, more Grace will be supplied to do more. The Grace of God makes our life beautiful and easy by first granting us access to eternal life and then providing everything we need to live a godly and fulfilling life.

Say this prayer: Father, I want to grow in Grace. Please, multiply your Grace in my life.

OPEN HEAVEN 19 MARCH 2022 MEMORIZE: Behold, the day of the LORD cometh, cruel both with wrath and fierce anger, to lay the land desolate: and he shall destroy the sinners thereof out of it. Isaiah 13:9

OPEN HEAVEN 19 MARCH 2022 BIBLE READING ISAIAH 13:6-11

6. Howl ye; for the day of the LORD is at hand; it shall come as a destruction from the Almighty.

7. Therefore shall all hands be faint, and every man’s heart shall melt:

8. And they shall be afraid: pangs and sorrows shall take hold of them; they shall be in pain as a woman that travaileth: they shall be amazed one at another; their faces shall be as flames.

9. Behold, the day of the LORD cometh, cruel both with wrath and fierce anger, to lay the land desolate: and he shall destroy the sinners thereof out of it.

10. For the stars of heaven and the constellations thereof shall not give their light: the sun shall be darkened in his going forth, and the moon shall not cause her light to shine.

11. And I will punish the world for their evil, and the wicked for their iniquity; and I will cause the arrogancy of the proud to cease, and will lay low the haughtiness of the terrible.

OPEN HEAVEN 19 MARCH 2022 MESSAGE

“Then shall two be in the field; the one shall be taken, and the other left. Two women shall be grinding at the mill; the one shall be taken, and the other left. Matthew 24:40-41”

On that very last day, many will lose their friends. Husbands will be separated from their wives. Some mothers will be separated from their children.

One will go to heaven while the other will remain. That fellow who has been preaching to you to live a holy life will no longer be there to preach to you, he or she would have been raptured.

I also will no longer be here and that year will be the last year that this Open Heavens Devotional will be published. Beloved, surrender your life to Christ now and live holy so that you will not be left behind on that day.

From that day on, all these things that you chase money, houses, cars, fame, marriage and so on will be of no relevance. The only thing that will matter is whether you are in heaven with Christ or on earth with the Anti-Christ.

There will be weeping and gnashing of teeth. “And I will punish the world for their evil, and the wicked for their iniquity; and I will cause the arrogancy of the proud to cease, and will lay low the haughtiness of the terrible. Isaiah 13:11”

For those of us who will go to heaven, weeping will end permanently that day (Revelation 21:4). The world may be mocking us for living holy now.

They may seem to be enjoying life now, but that very last day is coming when the sorrows of everyone who had not surrendered to the Lordship of Christ will begin.

On that day, in the parts of the world where it will be daytime, the sun will not shine its light. Where it is night, the moon will be darkened. The punishment of sinners would then start.

Oh, I hope you will not be around to experience the punishment that will come after rapture. I can assure you that you would wish you had given your life to Christ.

Put aside all the cares of this world that are hindering you from living holy now; they will no longer matter on that day. I pray you make it to heaven, in Jesus name.

OPEN HEAVEN 19 MARCH 2022 KEY POINT

Watch therefore: for ye know not what hour your Lord doth come (Matthew 24:42).

OPEN HEAVEN 19 MARCH 2022 HYMN

HO! MY COMRADES, SEE THE SIGNAL

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 19 MARCH 2022 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: JUDGES 14:1-20, JUDGES 15:1-20, JUDGES 16:1-31