OPEN HEAVEN 17 MAY 2021 MEMORIZE: To him that overcometh will I grant to sit with me in my throne, even as I also overcame, and am set down with my Father in his throne. Revelation 3:21

OPEN HEAVEN 17 MAY 2021 BIBLE READING JOHN 14:1-3

1. Let not your heart be troubled; ye believe in God, believe also in me.

2. In my Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.

3. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.

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The ultimate goal of all genuine Christians is to make Heaven; this is why Jesus died for mankind. Jesus said of Himself in Luke 19:10:

For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost.

Only overcomers can make it to Heaven. How then can you overcome?.

First, you must overcome all the evil thoughts in your heart. Our Lord Jesus said in Revelation 3:20:

Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.

Proverbs 23:26 also says My son, give me thine heart, and let thine eyes observe my ways.

Beloved, when we allow Jesus Christ to come into our hearts, He will give us victory over all the thoughts that defile us and make us candidates of hell.

You must allow Jesus into your heart because naturally, the heart of man is desperately wicked (Jeremiah 17:9).

What exactly is in the heart that makes it wicked? Mark 7:21-23 provides the answer to this question:

For from within, out of the heart of men, proceed evil thoughts, adulteries, fornications, murders, Thefts, covetousness, wickedness, deceit, lasciviousness, an evil eye, blasphemy, pride, foolishness: All these evil things come from within, and defile the man.

It is only those who overcome the above listed sins who would get the power to enter into Heavenly bliss.

You cannot do it by yourself; this is why you need Jesus, who can give you the power to live above sin.

The power that overcomes sin is the power we need to make Heaven and Jesus is ready to give you if you are willing to forsake Satan, sin and every form of wickedness.

You must make conscious efforts to flee all appearances of evil like Joseph did in Potiphar’s house.

Beginning from now, your struggles with sin are over in Jesus’ name.

The power of “Go and sin no more” as was given by Jesus to the woman caught in the act of adultery shall be yours today and you shall make Heaven at last, in the mighty name of Jesus.

OPEN HEAVEN 17 MAY 2021 PRAYER POINT

Father, please give me the power to overcome sin today. Make me a candidate of heavenly bliss, in the mighty name of Jesus.

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OPEN HEAVEN 17 MAY 2021 HYMN

HYMN 4 – CONQUERORS AND OVERCOMERS NOW ARE WE

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

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

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

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

OPEN HEAVEN 17 MAY 2021 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: MARK 6:1-56, MARK 7:1-37

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 17 MAY 2021 MEMORIZE: For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness; Romans 1:18

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 17 MAY 2021 BIBLE READING ROMANS 1:25-28

25. Who changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshipped and served the creature more than the Creator, who is blessed for ever. Amen.

26. For this cause God gave them up unto vile affections: for even their women did change the natural use into that which is against nature:

27. And likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust one toward another; men with men working that which is unseemly, and receiving in themselves that recompence of their error which was meet.

28. And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient;

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OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 17 MAY 2021 MESSAGE

In life, there is no vacuum. The same thing applies in Christendom. You can’t sit on the fence, you are either for God or the devil.

For instance, immediately the Spirit of God left King Saul, an evil spirit took over him (1 Samuel 16:14).

Have you been indifferent as regards spiritual matters?.

You have to change today because any aspect of your life you do not surrender to the Master will be overridden by demons.

Some children of God invite Him to take charge of their academics so that they can score high grades, but when it comes to their choice of friends, they leave God out.

God is not only interested in your spiritual growth; He is interested in every minute detail about you.

He wants to guide in your choice of career, friends, food, clothes et cetera.

He wants you to seek His opinion before you do anything. Believe me, it is to your advantage.

If you put Him in charge of everything about you, you will have nothing to regret.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 17 MAY 2021 KEY POINT

Is there any aspect of your life you have kept away from God?

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 17 MAY 2021 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: 2 KINGS 18:1-37, 2 KINGS 19:1-37, JOHN 6:22-71

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PERSONAL DAILY CONFESSION: I confess today, I am moving up the height of greatness and celebration. No more crying or weeping in my abode. Joy that is exceeding and overflowing is my portion henceforth in Jesus’ mighty name, amen.

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DAILY DECLARATIONS

This Sunday, the Holy Spirit will open my eyes of understanding and grant me wisdom to make wise decisions for the rest of the week, in Jesus’ name.

I decree and declare, peace into any home consumed with spiritual or physical unrest, in the mighty name of Jesus

I declare and declare, the power of God envelopes all family and all evil penetration is destroyed, in the mighty name of Jesus

I decree and declare, all agenda from pit of hell to sow wrong tiding in family and homes is negated, in the mighty name of Jesus

I cancel all power set to cause separation and disunity in all home setting against the will of God, in the mighty name of Jesus

I decree and declare, divine protection over families in all areas of the world, in the mighty name of Jesus

I terminate every joy stilling guard mandated from the pit of hell at the entrance of all homes, in the mighty name of Jesus

I decree and declare, the joy of God replace all weakness henceforth, in the mighty name of Jesus

I decree and declare, over this community and all nooks and crannies of this vicinity the presence of God is present heavily, in the mighty name of Jesus

I decree and declare, power to succeed and be extraordinarily outstanding over my lineage and I, in the mighty name of Jesus

I decree and declare, healing for many experiencing any form of loss in Jesus’ name

I decree, Lord Almighty, bless your son, Pastor E.A.Adeboye; renew his strength, power and anointing, in Jesus’ name.

Dear Holy Spirit, thank You for all the testimonies on this platform, please continue to inspire the intercessory team for more prophetic declarations on this platform, in Jesus’ name

Somebody shout Hallelujah!

Beloved, these prayer points are spiritual and may not be understood by carnal minds. If you want to be blessed from these prayer points, you must first, surrender Your life, to the Lord Jesus Christ, Himself, by saying this prayer:

“Lord Jesus, I come to You with a deeply repentant heart, please, forgive me all my sins. I surrender my life to you, today, and, I accept You, as my personal Lord and Saviour. Please, come into my life and save my soul from eternal destruction in hell fire. In Jesus’ name, I pray.”

God bless You! Reach us today for guidance [email protected]

PERSONAL DAILY CONFESSION: I confess today, I am moving up the height of greatness and celebration. No more crying or weeping in my abode. Joy that is exceeding and overflowing is my portion henceforth in Jesus’ mighty name, amen.

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PRAYER POINTS

I worship and adore You, my Father; for You’re the only God, that gives without adding sorrow.

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

Father, give me the grace to always hearken diligently unto Your voice, to observe and to do all Your commandments, in Jesus’ name.

Father, release upon my life and destiny, power to make wealth and the grace to live a holy and righteous life, in Jesus’ name.

Father, let every temptation to patronise the devil for anything, be destroyed in my life, by Your fire, because the earth is Yours and the fullness thereof, in Jesus’ name.

Father, give me the grace to be able to do what Abraham did, that the blessings of Abraham may be mine, in Jesus’ name.

Father, beginning from now, let Your blessings begin to pursue me and overtake me, in Jesus’ name.

Father, I cry to You today, that You will bless me indeed and enlarge my coast; let Your hand be upon me, and keep evil far away from me, in Jesus’ name.

Father, bless your son, Pastor Enoch A. Adeboye and his entire household, and meet them always at the points of their needs, 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. Give them the grace to keep up with this good work of Faith, 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, 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.

Your Personal petitions.
( Philippians 4:6)

In Jesus’ name I pray.
(John 14:13-14; 15:16)

Thank you Father for answering our prayers and may you continue to always answer us in Jesus name (1 Thessalonians 5:18).

By faith, appreciate God for answered prayers. Your testimonies are undeniable in Jesus’ name. See you here tomorrow. Bye for now!

#GodBlessOurHomes

OPEN HEAVEN 16 MAY 2021 MEMORIZE: Riches and honour are with me; yea, durable riches and righteousness. Proverbs 8:18

OPEN HEAVEN 16 MAY 2021 BIBLE READING MALACHI 3:10-12

10. Have we not all one father? hath not one God created us? why do we deal treacherously every man against his brother, by profaning the covenant of our fathers?

11. Judah hath dealt treacherously, and an abomination is committed in Israel and in Jerusalem; for Judah hath profaned the holiness of the LORD which he loved, and hath married the daughter of a strange god.

12. The LORD will cut off the man that doeth this, the master and the scholar, out of the tabernacles of Jacob, and him that offereth an offering unto the LORD of hosts.

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OPEN HEAVEN 16 MAY 2021 MESSAGE

Many children of God have misconceptions about prosperity.

Some think that being a Christian means that they have to be poor, forgetting that God Himself said in Proverbs 8:18:

Riches and honour are with me; yea, durable riches and righteousness.

Imagine God, our Father having the possession of riches and righteousness.

This revelation counters the notion that you cannot be righteous and rich at the same time.

Today, decree that the power to get wealth shall come upon you in Jesus’ name.

Those people who think that wealth is alien to God run after the devil and he deceives them into thinking that he has wealth.

The devil tried this with Jesus in Luke 4:6-7, but our Saviour knows better.

The truth is that only God can give you power to get wealth (Deuteronomy 8:18).

He blessed Abraham, Isaac and Jacob in their generations as we see in Genesis 22:15-18; 26:12-14; 32:9-10.

When Jabez cried unto God in (1 Chronicles 4:10), God blessed him greatly.

Peter, the struggling fisherman, encountered the King of glory at the lake of Gennesaret, and suddenly he became prosperous, looking for additional hands to help him gather his bountiful harvest (Luke 5:4-9).

This same God will give you power to get wealth today in Jesus’ name.

The question now is “How do we get this power to become wealthy?” It is simple.

Always worship the Lord with fear and trembling. Commit to meditating on His word (Joshua 1:8, Deuteronomy 28:1).

You must also not forget to be like Him in your dedication to service.

God would only give His riches and honour to diligent people; you must never be lazy or idle.

Furthermore, you must keep His commandments in the area of tithe, offering and first-fruits, remembering the needy, the widow and the orphans (Proverbs 19:17).

Finally, you must live and spend your income prudently because Proverbs 21:17 says “He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man:…”

We shall be wise, in the mighty name of Jesus.

OPEN HEAVEN 16 MAY 2021 PRAYER POINT

Father, please give me the power to get wealth and I will become a channel of blessing to the world.

FROM THE TEAM: Thank you for reading today’s Open Heaven 16 May 2021, written by  Pastor E. A. Adeboye. Please, 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

PREVIOUS DAY >> OPEN HEAVENS 15 MAY 2021

OPEN HEAVEN 16 MAY 2021 HYMN

HYMN 25 – THERE SHALL BE SHOWERS OF BLESSING

1. There shall be showers of blessing:
This is the promise of love;
There shall be seasons refreshing,
Sent from the Saviour above.

REFRAIN:
Showers of blessing,
Showers of blessing we need;
Mercy drops ’round us are falling,
But for the showers we plead.

2. There shall be showers of blessing:
Precious reviving again;
Over the hills and the valleys,
Sound of abundance of rain.

3. There shall be showers of blessing;
Send them upon us, Oh Lord!
Grant to us now a refreshing;
Come and now honour Thy Word.

4. There shall be showers of blessing;
Oh, that today they might fall,
Now, as to God, we’re confessing,
Now as on Jesus we call!

OPEN HEAVEN 16 MAY 2021 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: MARK 4:1-41, MARK 5:1-43

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 16 MAY 2021 MEMORIZE: Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding. Proverbs 4:7

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 16 MAY 2021 BIBLE READING JAMES 1:5-8

5. If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.

6. But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.

7. For let not that man think that he shall receive any thing of the Lord.

8. Adouble minded man is unstable in all his ways.

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OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 16 MAY 2021 MESSAGE

No one can succeed in life without wisdom. Wisdom according to the dictionary is defined as the quality of having experience, knowledge or good judgement.

No wonder, when God asked King Solomon to request for anything, he only asked for the principal thing: wisdom.

He knew that he would not make good judgements without wisdom.

My child, you need wisdom to succeed in this life. In your academics, you need wisdom to excel.

You might say you study hard; in fact, you spend the whole night reading.

Do you know you can read all through the night before an examination, yet, fail?.

Wisdom will guide you to read the appropriate topics and portions, wisdom will also guide you to answer the questions accurately.

You can become the best; all you need to do is to ask for wisdom from the God that gives liberally.

He has the best wisdom tips for success in every aspect of life.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 16 MAY 2021 PRAYER POINT

Father, please endow me with wisdom today.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 16 MAY 2021 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: JOHN 6:1-71, 2 KINGS 15:1-38, 2 KINGS 16:1-20, 2 KINGS 1:1-41

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PERSONAL DAILY CONFESSION: I confess today, The Lord is my shield and buckler. He is my ever present help in times of need. He is in charge of my destiny and He is fine-tuning my life to bring glory to Him always. The prince of peace is working in and through me therefore I will never be put to shame in Jesus’ name amen.

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DAILY DECLARATIONS

This weekend, the presence of God will go with me and my household everywhere we go, in Jesus’ name.

I decree and declare, my strength is in the Lord Almighty therefore no weakness can rule over my life, in the mighty name of Jesus

Almighty God, erase every delay or disruption tampering with my life in any aspects henceforth, in the mighty name of Jesus

I decree and declare, I am favoured blessed and delivered by the mighty hands of God, in the name of Jesus

I decree and declare, I will not be subdued by the works of darkness in any aspect of my life in Jesus’ name

Father we lift Israel, Palestine, India and all nations of the world into your hands step into every situation, let your peace reign, let Your healing flow and only Your will shall prevail, in the mighty name of Jesus

I decree and declare, the joy of the Lord is my strength and weakness is destroyed over my life and household in Jesus’ name

I decree and declare, I shall not die but live to testify to the goodness of God in the land of the living, in the name of Jesus

I decree, Lord Almighty, bless your son, Pastor E.A.Adeboye; renew his strength, power and anointing, in Jesus’ name.

Dear Holy Spirit, thank You for all the testimonies on this platform, please continue to inspire the intercessory team for more prophetic declarations on this platform, in Jesus’ name

Somebody shout Hallelujah!

Beloved, these prayer points are spiritual and may not be understood by carnal minds. If you want to be blessed from these prayer points, you must first, surrender Your life, to the Lord Jesus Christ, Himself, by saying this prayer:

“Lord Jesus, I come to You with a deeply repentant heart, please, forgive me all my sins. I surrender my life to you, today, and, I accept You, as my personal Lord and Saviour. Please, come into my life and save my soul from eternal destruction in hell fire. In Jesus’ name, I pray.”

God bless You! Reach us today for guidance [email protected]

PERSONAL DAILY CONFESSION: I confess today, The Lord is my shield and buckler. He is my ever present help in times of need. He is in charge of my destiny and He is fine-tuning my life to bring glory to Him always. The prince of peace is working in and through me therefore I will never be put to shame in Jesus’ name amen.

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PRAYER POINTS

I decree and declare, I will not be put to shame in any aspect of life, in the mighty name of Jesus

I decree and declare, I am victorious and unstoppable for any opposing force or decree, in the mighty name of Jesus

I decree and declare, this weekend I reign and rule in majesty over every challenge seen or unseen, in the mighty name of Jesus

I decree and declare, Saturday nothing will be broken in my life or household divine strength has enveloped us in Jesus’ name

I decree and declare, new life of victory and breakthrough is my portion in all areas and I will never be a failure in Jesus’ name

I decree and declare, whatever I lay my hands on prospers and no sickness or disease can dominate my being in Jesus’ name

I decree and declare, I am operating in the domain of victory and possibility henceforth in Jesus’ name

Father, bless your son, Pastor Enoch A. Adeboye and his entire household, and meet them always at the points of their needs, 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. Give them the grace to keep up with this good work of Faith, 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, 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.

Your Personal petitions.
( Philippians 4:6)

In Jesus’ name I pray.
(John 14:13-14; 15:16)

Thank you Father for answering our prayers and may you continue to always answer us in Jesus name (1 Thessalonians 5:18).

By faith, appreciate God for answered prayers. Your testimonies are undeniable in Jesus’ name. See you here tomorrow. Bye for now!

#GodBlessOurHomes

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 15 MAY 2021 MEMORIZE: I thank God through Jesus Christ our Lord. So then with the mind I myself serve the law of God; but with the flesh the law of sin. Romans 7:25

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 15 MAY 2021 BIBLE READING ROMANS 7:15-25

15 For that which I do I allow not: for what I would, that do I not; but what I hate, that do I.

16 If then I do that which I would not, I consent unto the law that it is good.

17 Now then it is no more I that do it, but sin that dwelleth in me.

18 For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh,) dwelleth no good thing: for to will is present with me; but how to perform that which is good I find not.

19 For the good that I would I do not: but the evil which I would not, that I do.

20 Now if I do that I would not, it is no more I that do it, but sin that dwelleth in me.

21 I find then a law, that, when I would do good, evil is present with me.

22 For I delight in the law of God after the inward man:

23 But I see another law in my members, warring against the law of my mind, and bringing me into captivity to the law of sin which is in my members.

24 O wretched man that I am! who shall deliver me from the body of this death?

25 I thank God through Jesus Christ our Lord. So then with the mind I myself serve the law of God; but with the flesh the law of sin.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 15 MAY 2021 MESSAGE

From the moment you ask Jesus Christ to become your Lord and personal Saviour, a battle begins within you.

That battle is between the Spirit and the flesh.

The flesh is not your skin, it is your desires, the things that will bring you comfort or the things that you enjoy doing.

For instance, the flesh does not like to fast, it would prefer to eat three times in a day.

When you fast, you empower the Spirit over the flesh. The flesh does not like to pray, it would prefer to sleep all through the night.

The flesh does not like any spiritual exercise at all even though the spirit is willing to do them, hence, there is a constant battle.

You need God at such times. In our Bible reading for today, Apostle Paul spoke of the constant battle that happened between his flesh and spirit.

If you are in this same condition today, make God your Ally. Ask Him to help you have dominion over the flesh.

Have constant fellowship with the Heavenly Father so that the flesh can be subject to the Spirit of God in you.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 15 MAY 2021 KEY POINT

You need God to win the battle between the flesh and the spirit.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 15 MAY 2021 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: 2 KINGS 12:1-21, 2 KINGS 13:1-25, 2 KINGS 14:1-29, JOHN 5:25-47

OPEN HEAVEN 15 MAY 2021 MEMORIZE: For this cause shall a man leave father and mother, and shall cleave to his wife: and they twain shall be one flesh?. Matthew 19:5

OPEN HEAVEN 15 MAY 2021 BIBLE READING EPHESIANS 5:25-31

25. Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it;

26. That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word,

27. That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish.

28. So ought men to love their wives as their own bodies. He that loveth his wife loveth himself.

29. For no man ever yet hated his own flesh; but nourisheth and cherisheth it, even as the Lord the church;

30. For we are members of his body, of his flesh, and of his bones.

31. For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and shall be joined unto his wife, and they two shall be one flesh.

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OPEN HEAVEN 15 MAY 2021 MESSAGE

Marriage is a good thing when God is in it. The Bible says in Proverbs 18:22:

Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the Lord.

This Scripture dismisses the wrong notion that marriage is an entanglement or a necessary evil.

Our memory verse today reveals that the man must leave his parents and cleave to his wife.

However, it takes love, the God-type of love for a man to totally leave his parents and cleave to his wife.

For marriage to work, the man must strictly adhere to this twin-command – leaving (his parents) and cleaving (to his wife).

This love we are talking about today is unconditional – it is not predicated on whether the woman is good or bad.

The moment you say “I do”, you are under obligation to love your wife as yourself according to our Bible reading of today which says in part:

“Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the Church, and gave himself for it;” – (Ephesians 5:25)

“But I would have you without carefulness. He that is unmarried careth for the things that belong to the Lord, how he may please the Lord: But he that is married careth for the things that are of the world, how he may please his wife.” – (1 Corinthians 7:32-33)

The truth in the above passage is that a man is under obligation to cater to the joy and well-being of his wife.

Some so-called Christians are so careless about their marriage that they neglect the divine mandate of caring for the family – leaving the wife and children disillusioned about the faith.

To love is to care and to care encompasses the provision of basic amenities for the home. The Bible says in James 2:18:

Yea, a man may say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: shew me thy faith without thy works, and I will shew thee my faith by my works.

In the same way, men must show their love in practical terms to such an extent that there will be no doubt that they love their wives.

Note that the Bible didn’t say abandon your family and friends, but you are to leave them and cleave to your wife in a lifelong union built on the sure foundation of the word of God.

OPEN HEAVEN 15 MAY 2021 PRAYER POINT

Father, please give me the grace to love my spouse unconditionally.

FROM THE TEAM: Thank you for reading today’s Open Heaven 15 May 2021, written by  Pastor E. A. Adeboye. Please, 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

PREVIOUS DAY >> OPEN HEAVENS 14 MAY 2021

OPEN HEAVEN 15 MAY 2021 HYMN

HYMN 12 – IN CHRIST ALONE MY HOPE IS FOUND

1. In Christ alone my hope is found
He is my light, my strength, my song
This Cornerstone, this solid Ground
Firm through the fiercest drought and storm
What heights of love, what depths of peace
When fears are stilled, when strivings cease
My Comforter, my All in All
Here in the love of Christ I stand.

2. In Christ alone! Who took on flesh
Fullness of God in helpless babe
This gift of love and righteousness
Scorned by the ones He came to save
Till on that cross as Jesus died
The wrath of God was satisfied
For every sin on Him was laid
Here in the death of Christ I live.

3. There in the ground His body lay
Light of the world by darkness slain
Then bursting forth in glorious Day
Up from the grave He rose again
And as He stands in victory
Sin’s curse has lost its grip on me
For I am His and He is mine
Bought with the precious blood of Christ.

4. No gift in life, no fear in death
This is the power of Christ in me
From life’s first cry to final breath
Jesus commands my destiny
No power of hell, no scheme of man
Can ever pluck me from His hand
Till He returns or calls me home
Here in the love of Christ I’ll stand.

OPEN HEAVEN 15 MAY 2021 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: MARK 1:1-45, MARK 2:1-28, MARK 3:1-35