OPEN HEAVEN 26 APRIL 2021 MEMORIZE: That in blessing I will bless thee, and in multiplying I will multiply thy seed as the stars of the heaven, and as the sand which is upon the sea shore; and thy seed shall possess the gate of his enemies. Genesis 22:17

OPEN HEAVEN 26 APRIL 2021 BIBLE READING GENESIS 22:15-18

15. And the angel of the LORD called unto Abraham out of heaven the second time,

16. And said, By myself have I sworn, saith the LORD, for because thou hast done this thing, and hast not withheld thy son, thine only son;

17. That in blessing I will bless thee, and in multiplying I will multiply thy seed as the stars of the heaven, and as the sand which is upon the sea shore; and thy seed shall possess the gate of his enemies;

18. And in thy seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed; because thou hast obeyed my voice.

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OPEN HEAVEN 26 APRIL 2021 MESSAGE

Only the blessings that come from God are irreversible.

This is because divine blessings are usually attached to conditions like we see in today’s Bible reading.

When you meet these conditions the Lord will then show Himself mighty in your life and nobody will be able to reverse your blessings except God Himself.

God can reverse your blessing if you default in the terms of the covenant.

For example, God reversed His promise to Eli because he and his sons failed to live within the terms of the covenant that made them priests (1 Samuel 2:30).

If God decides to bless you and you become unfaithful, He can change a blessing to a curse. He is a jealous God. He says in Exodus 20:5-6:

…l the Lord thy God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation of them that hate me; And shewing mercy unto thousands of them that love me, and keep my commandments.

God’s faithfulness to the promise He made to Abraham is seen in Genesis 26 and 35 respectively.

He reconfirmed that His covenant with Abraham, Isaac and Jacob is an everlasting one.

God is not unstable, hence whatsoever He says, He will do.

However, before you can enjoy these irreversible blessings, there are certain conditions you must fulfil.

First, you must have an unusual love towards your Maker.

Then, you must also be committed to holiness, worship and sacrificial giving.

All these attributes are found in Jesus Christ and would rub off on anyone who accepts Him as their personal Lord and Saviour. Colossians 1:19-21 says:

For it pleased the Father that in him should all fullness dwell; And, having made peace through the blood of his cross, by him to reconcile all things unto himself; by him, I say, whether they be things in earth, or things in heaven.

And you, that were sometime alienated and enemies in your mind by wicked works, yet now hath he reconciled.

Accept Jesus today, if you haven’t. If you have, continue to live by His calling, as we see in Matthew 11:28-30, that it may be well with you.

OPEN HEAVEN 26 APRIL 2021 PRAYER POINT

Father, please don’t reverse any of the promises You made concerning me, and don’t let Your Holy Spirit depart from me, in the mighty name of Jesus

OPEN HEAVEN 26 APRIL 2021 HYMN

STANDING ON THE PROMISES OF CHRIST MY KING

1. Standing on the promises of Christ my King,
Through eternal ages let His praises ring:
Glory in the highest, I will shout and sing,
Standing on the promises of God.

REFRAIN:
Standing, Standing,
Standing on the promises of God my Saviour;
Standing, Standing,
I’m standing on the promises of God.

2. Standing on the promises that cannot fail,
When the howling storms of doubt and fear assail
By the living word of God I shall prevail,
Standing on the promises of God.

3. Standing on the promises of Christ the Lord,
Bound to Him eternally by love’s strong cord,
Overcoming daily with the Spirit’s sword,
Standing on the promises of God.

4. Standing on the promises I cannot fall,
Listening every moment to the Spirit’s call,
Resting in my Saviour as my all in all,
Standing on the promises of God.

OPEN HEAVEN 26 APRIL 2021 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: JOSHUA 4:1-24, JOSHUA 5:1-15, JOSHUA 6:1-27

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 26 APRIL 2021 MEMORIZE: For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning. Psalms 30:5

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 26 APRIL 2021 BIBLE READING PSALMS 5:3

My voice shalt thou hear in the morning, O LORD; in the morning will I direct my prayer unto thee, and will look up.

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OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 26 APRIL 2021 MESSAGE

Morning is the best part of the day because different things happen in the night; those in the kingdom of darkness meet in the night.

No wonder the Bible says weeping may endure for a night, but when the day breaks, new things happen.

Morning comes with joy and new hope. Therefore, it is important to speak into the morning and the best time to do this is in the midnight or dawn.

Proverbs 8:17 says those that seek God in the morning will find Him.

It is also important to command the day to your advantage because the Bible says in Matthew 13:25 that while men slept, the enemy came sowed tares amongst wheat and went his way.

So, when you wake every morning, don’t be quick to upload your WhatsApp status or look at other peoples status.

Upgrade your status with the Lord on your knees. Speak with your Heavenly Father first.

Hear an instruction on how to go about the day, mention your name and speak positive things into your life and the day.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 26 APRIL 2021 KEY POINT

Those that seek God early will find Him.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 26 APRIL 2021 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: 2 SAMUEL 15:1-37, 2 SAMUEL 16:1-23, LUKE 20:27-47

OPEN HEAVEN 25 APRIL 2021 MEMORIZE: And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you. Ephesians 4:32

OPEN HEAVEN 25 APRIL 2021 BIBLE READING 2 CORINTHIANS 5:18-20

18. And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation;

19. To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation.

20. Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us; we pray you in Christ’s stead, be ye reconciled to God.

OPEN HEAVEN 25 APRIL 2021 MESSAGE

Since Adam and Eve fell and decided to love what God hated, sin brought enmity between man and God (Genesis 3:6).

Unfortunately, this gap has continued to widen because of the lust of the eye, lust of the flesh and pride of life that are still part of man today (1 John 2:15-16).

God however, in His mercy, decided to reconcile mankind to Himself by offering His Son – Jesus, to die for the sins of the world.

He wants to make children out of humans and like the father of the prodigal son, God is patiently waiting for man to come home to eternal bliss. Matthew 5:9 says:

Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

Who are the peacemakers? The peacemakers are those who acknowledge their enmity with God, and so forsake their sinful lifestyle and begin to live a life pleasing to God. In (2 Corinthians 5:18-19), Paul said:

And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation; To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not importing their trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us the word reconciliation.

Have you been reconciled with the Lord, your Maker? Do not forget that blessed are the peacemakers, because they will be called children of God (Matthew 5:9).

After reconciling with God, you must also make efforts to be at peace with anyone who has offended you or whom you have offended.

The kind of reconciliation that would qualify anyone for Heaven must be two-edged, as we see in the memory verse for today.

Forgiveness is also key to perfect reconciliation.

We cannot be reconciled with God if He does not forgive us; but He did so graciously.

We too must forgive one another for our reconciliation to be complete.

OPEN HEAVEN 25 APRIL 2021 KEY POINT

Reconcile with God through genuine repentance today if you are not born again. Also, reconcile with your estranged brother or sister today before it is too late.

OPEN HEAVEN 25 APRIL 2021 HYMN

HYMN 13 – I’VE A MESSAGE FROM THE LORD, HALLELUJAH!

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

REFRAIN:
“Look and live” my brother live
Look to Jesus now and live
‘Tis recorded in His word, Hallelujah
It is only that you “look and live.”

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

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

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

OPEN HEAVEN 25 APRIL 2021 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: JOSHUA 1:1-18, JOSHUA 2:1-24, JOSHUA 3:1-17

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 25 APRIL 2021 MEMORIZE: Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof. Proverbs 18:21

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 25 APRIL 2021 BIBLE READING JAMES 3:6-9

6. And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity: so is the tongue among our members, that it defileth the whole body, and setteth on fire the course of nature; and it is set on fire of hell.

7. For every kind of beasts, and of birds, and of serpents, and of things in the sea, is tamed, and hath been tamed of mankind:

8. But the tongue can no man tame; it is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison.

9. Therewith bless we God, even the Father; and therewith curse we men, which are made after the similitude of God.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 25 APRIL 2021 MESSAGE

In our Bible reading for today, the tongue is compared with fire.

Of course, there are a lot of good things one can do with fire such as cooking, burning refuse, creating warmth especially during cold weather et cetera.

However, if fire is not used properly, it can destroy things. This also applies to our tongue.

If you don’t use your tongue properly, it can even lead to death according to our memory verse.

There is power in your tongue and you need to know how to use it.

So, rather than use the power in your mouth to say negative things about people or curse, use it to your advantage.

When in a difficult situation, speak positively. The Bible says in Romans 4:17:

“even God, who quickeneth the dead, and calleth those things which be not as though they were.”

Call forth the things you want in your life, academics and career with the power in your tongue today.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 25 APRIL 2021 KEY POINT

Use your tongue to your advantage.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 25 APRIL 2021 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: 2 SAMUEL 13:1-39 , 2 SAMUEL 14:1-33 , LUKE 20:1-47

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 24 APRIL 2021 MEMORIZE: Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee. Hebrews 13:5

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 24 APRIL 2021 BIBLE READING GENESIS 25:29-34

29. And Jacob sod pottage: and Esau came from the field, and he was faint:

30. And Esau said to Jacob, Feed me, I pray thee, with that same red pottage; for I am faint: therefore was his name called Edom.

31. And Jacob said, Sell me this day thy birthright.

32. And Esau said, Behold, I am at the point to die: and what profit shall this birthright do to me?

33. And Jacob said, Swear to me this day; and he sware unto him: and he sold his birthright unto Jacob.

34. Then Jacob gave Esau bread and pottage of lentils; and he did eat and drink, and rose up, and went his way: thus Esau despised his birthright.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 24 APRIL 2021 MESSAGE

Todays topic is a serious issue amongst teenagers and it needs to be addressed. Begging is a sign of covetousness.

Anyone who begs is not content with what he has and wants to have what belongs to another person.

Some people cannot take their eyes off things or food belonging to other people as if their survival depends on that thing.

This attitude is a vice that you have to consciously and prayerfully deal with if you are guilty of it.

Do you know that many have been initiated into witchcraft as a result of accepting food from someone else?.

If you don’t eat of that rice, you will not die. In our Bible text for today, Esau said:

“Behold, I am at the point to die: and what profit shall this birthright do to me?” “Genesis 25:32”

Jacob knew that his brother liked food, so, he set a trap for him through it.

Do you know that if Esau hadn’t eaten of that pottage, he wouldnt have sold his birthright?.

Don’t sell your birthright to the devil through love for other peoples food or belongings.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 24 APRIL 2021 KEY POINT

Stop begging, be contented with what you have.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 24 APRIL 2021 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: 2 SAMUEL 10:1-19, 2 SAMUEL 11:1-27, 2 SAMUEL 12:1-31, LUKE 19:29-48

OPEN HEAVEN 23 APRIL 2021 MEMORISE: And all these blessings shall come on thee, and overtake thee, if thou shalt hearken unto the voice of the Lord Thy God. Deut 28:2

READ: GENESIS 27:1-4

1. And it came to pass, that when Isaac was old, and his eyes were dim, so that he could not see, he called Esau his eldest son, and said unto him, My son; and he said unto him, Behold, here am I.

2. And he said, Behold now, I am old, I know not the day of my death;

3. Now therefore take, I pray thee, thy weapons, thy quiver and thy bow, and go out to the field, and take me some venison;

4. And make me savoury meat, such as I love, and bring it to me, that I may eat; that my soul may bless thee before I die.

GOOD MORNING BELOVED, 

PERSONAL DAILY CONFESSION: I confess today, The Lord is glorious and mighty in all His ways. He is my source and strength, He is my light and my teacher, He is the alpha and Omega. He is the one causing great and mighty things to happen in and through me. I am filled with excitement because He who began a good work in me is able to complete it. Jehovah is His name and He is my father and creator. Hallelujah!

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OPEN HEAVEN 23 APRIL 2021 MESSAGE

Many people wish to be blessed by God and man, yet have never done anything towards actualizing their desire. Some have received great prophecies which indeed were genuine but did not come to pass because of their inaction.

There are principles that guide divine blessings, the first being that you must be ready to take action. When the Lord told the children of Israel that it was time they possessed their long-promised land, they had to take action by first conquering the inhabitants before taking control of the land that flowed with milk and honey (Joshua 1:11-15).

In Exodus 14, before the Israelites could walk on dry land in the midst of the Red Sea, they had to first move forward. That prophecy concerning you may not come to pass until you take action.

In the Scripture reading of today, Esau had to meet certain conditions before he could access his father’s blessing. The father’s blessing, whether biological or spiritual is so powerful and can only be reversed by God; this is why you must not miss it.

If receiving the blessing is so great, imagine the implication of missing it. To access divine blessings, you must be ready to give. Proverbs 3:9-10 says:

“Honour the Lord with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase: So shall thy barns be filled with plenty, and thy presses shall burst out with new wine.“

You should always have something to give, not only to God but also to His servants; no gift is too big or too small.

Isalah 55:10 says that God will always give seed to the sower. A seed is not to be consumed, but rather sown so that it can bring forth a harvest. As long as you sow, you will surely reap; as long as you give, you will surely receive.

I pray that at every point in your life, you will not lack seed to sow in order to access your divine blessings, in Jesus’ name.

OPEN HEAVEN 23 APRIL 2021 PRAYER POINT: PRAYER POINTS FOR OPEN HEAVENS 23 APRIL 2021

Father, give me all it takes to access divine blessings, in the mighty name of Jesus.

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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!

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PERSONAL DAILY CONFESSION: I confess today, The Lord is glorious and mighty in all His ways. He is my source and strength, He is my light and my teacher, He is the alpha and Omega. He is the one causing great and mighty things to happen in and through me. I am filled with excitement because He who began a good work in me is able to complete it. Jehovah is His name and He is my father and creator. Hallelujah!

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DAILY DECLARATIONS

I decree, today is the day the Lord has made, I and my household will rejoice and be glad in it, in the mighty name of Jesus

King of glory, terminate all unwanted desires that may stand against Your will for me, in the mighty name of Jesus

Lord Almighty, grant me grace to stand for You even when the world stand against Your will, in the name of Jesus

Lord Almighty, let me always exhibit Your love and show it to everyone I come in contact with, in the name of Jesus

I decree, I will not die young or suffer any loss in Jesus’ name

I cancel every desires that will cause my spiritual life any form of damage in Jesus’ name

I decree, my life is filled with light and every power that wants to bring darkness is subdued, in the mighty name of Jesus

I decree, I am functioning in exceeding grace and my entire existence is an haven of miracles in Jesus’ name

I decree the joy of the Lord is forever my strength and I will never be weary or tired, in the mighty name of Jesus

I decree over this nation and nations around the world the mighty outstretched arm of God is causing deliverance henceforth, in the mighty 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.”

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PERSONAL DAILY CONFESSION: I confess today, The Lord is glorious and mighty in all His ways. He is my source and strength, He is my light and my teacher, He is the alpha and Omega. He is the one causing great and mighty things to happen in and through me. I am filled with excitement because He who began a good work in me is able to complete it. Jehovah is His name and He is my father and creator. Hallelujah!

READ >> OPEN HEAVENS 23 APRIL 2021

PRAYER POINTS

I worship and adore You, my Father, because You’re the One who gives seed to the sower and bread to the eater.

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 obey and hearken unto Your voice; and, as I do, let Your blessings pursue and overtake me, in Jesus’ name.

Father, give me a generous and large heart toward Your Kingdom business, and toward pastors and missionaries labouring day and night in Your vineyard, in Jesus’ name.

Father, please, put into my hands the seeds to sow into Your vineyard; and also, give me the grace to resist every temptation to ‘eat’ them, in Jesus’ name.

Father, as I give to Your cause, let me receive, and as I sow seeds into Your vineyard, let me reap bountiful harvests, in Jesus’ name.

Father, let me never lack the seed to sow into Your Kingdom, that I may access Your divine blessings, in Jesus’ name.

Father, empower me to always take steps and actions toward actualising and accessing Your divine blessings, in Jesus’ name.

Father, give me the grace to always honour You with my substance and first fruits of all my increase, that my barns may be filled with plenty and my presses burst out with new wines, in Jesus’ name.

Father, bless your son, Pastor E.A.Adeboye and his entire household; reward them abundantly, for all their labours of love in Your vineyard, in Jesus name.

Father, please uphold Your children working everyday on this platform (rccgonline.org) 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 24 APRIL 2021 MEMORIZE: For the turning away of the simple shall slay them and the prosperity of fools shall destroy them. Proverbs 1:32

OPEN HEAVEN 24 APRIL 2021 BIBLE READING JOSHUA 1:8

8. This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein; for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.

GOOD MORNING BELOVED, 

PERSONAL DAILY CONFESSION: I confess today, The Lord is glorious and mighty in all His ways. He is my source and strength, He is my light and my teacher, He is the alpha and Omega. He is the one causing great and mighty things to happen in and through me. I am filled with excitement because He who began a good work in me is able to complete it. Jehovah is His name and He is my father and creator. Hallelujah!

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OPEN HEAVEN 24 APRIL 2021 MESSAGE

There is good success and there is bad success, I know this because Proverbs 10:22 says:

The blessing of the Lord, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it.

From the above, we can infer that there can be ‘blessing’ with attendant sorrow because it is not from the Lord.

This kind of success is bad. This may explain why God had to be exact in the type of success He promised in Joshua 1:8.

No one can tamper with good success that comes from God as He has assured His children of divine protection (Psalm 91).

If after a breakthrough, you are afraid of calamity, perhaps the source of that ‘breakthrough’ is not God.

Genesis 26:12-14 bears record of the good success that Isaac recorded. He was so blessed that even the Philistines envied him.

The secret of his good success is found in Genesis 26:2-6.

We see that Isaac obeyed the Lord, stayed where God asked him to and became prosperous as a result.

If you obey God all the way, good success will not be far from you.

You should pay attention to the Bible reading for today.

For Joshua to have good success, God commanded him to keep the book of the law in his mouth and to also meditate therein constantly, so as to “observe to do according to” the content. James 1:25 says:

But whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty, and continueth therein, he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed.

Thus, if you want to be blessed of the Lord and obtain good success this season, you must be a doer of God’s word.

OPEN HEAVEN 24 APRIL 2021 KEY POINT

Father, please grant me good success in all my endeavours this year, in the mighty name of Jesus.

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OPEN HEAVEN 24 APRIL 2021 HYMN

HYMN 10 – I’M PRESSING ON THE UPWARD WAY

1. I’m pressing on the upward way,
New heights I’m gaining every day;
Still praying as I onward bound,
“Lord, plant my feet on higher ground.”

REFRAIN:
Lord, lift me up and let me stand,
By faith, on Heaven’s tableland,
A higher plane than I have found;
Lord, plant my feet on higher ground.

2. My heart has no desire to stay
Where doubts arise, and fears dismay;
Though some may dwell where those abound,
My prayer, my aim, is higher ground.

3. I want to live above the world,
Though Satan’s darts at me are hurled;
For faith has caught the joyful sound,
The song of saints on higher ground.

4. I want to scale the utmost height
And catch a gleam of glory bright;
But still I’ll pray till heav’n I’ve found,
“Lord, plant my feet on higher ground.”

OPEN HEAVEN 24 APRIL 2021 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: MATTHEW 13:1-58, MATTHEW 14:1-36

MEMORISE: Let us not be desirous of vain glory, provoking one another, envying one another. Galatians 5:26

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 23 APRIL 2021 READ: ROMANS 13:12-13

12. The night is far spent, the day is at hand: let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armour of light.

13. Let us walk honestly, as in the day; not in rioting and drunkenness, not in chambering and wantonness, not in strife and envying.

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OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 23 APRIL 2021 MESSAGE:

Many people think envy is just a character flaw; it is more than that, in fact, it is a sin. Also, envy is lack of love. Anyone envious of another person lacks love. 1 Corinthians 13:4 says: love envieth not.

So, anyone who truly loves cannot be envious. Envy is also a sin because it could lead to murder as in the case of Cain and Abel. They both offered sacrifices to God; while Cain’s was rejected, Abel’s was accepted.

Cain then murdered his brother because he was envious of him (Genesis 4:3-8 ). Also, the brothers of Joseph would have killed him because they envied him, but they eventually sold him into slavery.

In addition, envy is a sign of lack of faith in God. If you have faith in God, why envy another person? All you need to do is ask your Heavenly Father for anything you need and if that thing is good for you, He will give you even more.

However, if He does not want to give you something, no matter how much you envy those who have that thing, He will still not give you.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 23 APRIL 2021 KEY POINT: Be content with what you have.

HYMN: CHRISTIAN SEEK NOT YET REPOSE

1. Christian, seek not yet repose,
Hear thy guardian angel say,
“Thou art in the midst of foes:
Watch and pray!

2. Principalities and powers,
Mustering their unseen array,
Wait for thine unguarded hours:
“Watch and pray!

3. Gird thy heavenly armour on,
Wear it every night and day,
Ambushed lies the evil one:
“Watch and pray!

4. Hear the victors who overcame;
Still they mark each warrior’s way,
All with one sweet voice exclaim,
“Watch and pray!

5. Hear, above all, hear thy Lord,
Him thou lovest to obey;
Hide within thy heart His word,
“Watch and pray!

6. Watch, as if on that alone
Hung the issue of the day;
Pray, that help may be sent down:
“Watch and pray!”

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:
2 SAMUEL 7-9, LUKE 19:1-48
AUTHORS: PASTOR E. A ADEBOYE
PASTOR (MRS) FOLU ADEBOYE