OPENING PRAYER: Father, please help my heart to be right with You always.

PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE: The leader can ask one of the members to summarise lesson 22 taught last week.

MEMORY VERSE: “But Peter said unto him, Thy money perish with thee, because thou hast thought that the gift of God may be purchased with money.” Acts 8:20

LESSON INTRODUCTION: What is contest or encounter? This connotes a fight or conflict that must be won and the person must humble himself/herself for God to take over his/her heart.

This is what Simon the sorcerer did not do until he met with Simon Peter, though Simon the sorcerer was claiming to have surrendered his life to the Lord Jesus Christ like others did in the land of Samaria when Philip preached to them.

However, he did not let go sorcery which was his former practice and handiwork that was of the devil.

Though his physical appearance blended with the people of God, baptised with them, yet his mind was to take the new discovered power and add it to his magic for more powers.

Jesus Christ said in the Bible that no one can put a new wine into old bottles: else the new wine will burst the bottles (Mark 2:22).

This was the case, when the Holy Spirit revealed Simon the sorcerer’s heart to Simon Peter.

TEXT REVIEW: Acts 8:14-24

i. Beware of wolves in sheep’s clothing.
ii. Don’t monetise the gifts of the Spirit.

LESSON OUTLINES:
HIGHLIGHTS OF SOMEONE WHO HAS NOT ENCOUNTERED JESUS CHRIST:
1: Any person claiming to be born again but still committing sin. – Romans 6:1-2

2: The person is easily enticed by the things of the world. – Romans 12:2; John 17:15-16; 1 John 2:15-17

3: The person loves darkness rather than light. – John 3:19-21

4: The works of the flesh are manifested in the person. – Galatians 5:17-21

5: The person will always trivialise God’s word. – Matthew 24:35; Luke 21:33

ACTIVITY: Is it possible to differentiate between the true believers in Christ from the pretenders?

SUMMARY: Please don’t behave like Simon the sorcerer in your housefellowship centre or your parish, for God searches the heart. – Jeremiah 17:10

CONCLUSION: If you are there in the church or in the housefellowship centre pretending to be born again, please repent today so that you can experience the time of refreshing. – Acts 3:19

PRAYER POINTS:
1. Thank God for the salvation of your soul.

2. Father, please take away every work of darkness from me today.

3. Father, please expose every work of darkness in your Church today.

4. Pray for Daddy G.O. and his family.

5. Individual prayers.

GOLDEN DIET FOR THE WEEK

MONDAY: Give yourself quality time to meditate on the action of Simon the sorcerer inline with the book of Acts 8:5-24.

TUESDAY: Take an ample time today to search through your heart whether it meets God’s standard.

WEDNESDAY: Pray that the Holy Spirit should reveal to you every part of your life that needs a touch from the Lord.

THURSDAY: 1 John 2:15-17 – In what area are you attracted to the world or where does the world still attract you? Please have a rethink.

FRIDAY: Condition your heart from today to please God.

SATURDAY: Go out for evangelism today.

SUNDAY: Give thanks to the Lord for your deliverance.

OPEN HEAVEN 7 FEBRUARY 2021 MEMORIZE: But when they persecute you in this city, flee ye into another: for verily I say unto you, Ye shall not have gone over the cities of Israel, till the Son of man be come. Matthew 10:23

OPEN HEAVEN 7 FEBRUARY 2021 BIBLE READING GENESIS 27:41-45

41. And Esau hated Jacob because of the blessing wherewith his father blessed him; and Esau said in his heart, The days of mourning for my father are at hand; then will I slay my brother Jacob.

42. And these words of Esau her elder son were told to Rebekah; and she sent and called Jacob her younger son, and said unto him, Behold, thy brother Esau, as touching thee, doth comfort himself, purposing to kill thee.

43. Now therefore, my son, obey my voice; and arise, flee thou to Laban my brother to Haran;

44. And tarry with him a few days, until thy brother’s fury turn away;

45. Until thy brother’s anger turn away from thee, and he forget that which thou hast done to him; then I will send, and fetch thee from thence; why should I be deprived also of you both in one day?

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OPEN HEAVEN 7 FEBRUARY 2021 MESSAGE

If you are to achieve your purpose on earth, there is a time to run.

In our Bible reading for today, Jacob had been mightily blessed by his father.

His brother Esau however, wanted to kill him. Jacob fled.

If he had not fled, all the blessings would have been wasted.

In (1 Samuel 19:9-12), when David was playing for King Saul who threw a spear at him and missed, David fled.

If he hadn’t fled at that time, he might never have become the King of Israel. There is a time to flee.

In Matthew 2:13-15, the Bible tells us that the Almighty God told Joseph to flee with Jesus.

You may think “But where were the angels? They should have been around to protect Him.” God said “flee” because there is a time to flee.

Once in a while, the Almighty God Himself will tell you “I am your refuge, but for now, I say run”.

When I was a young Pastor in the RCCG and the Lord began to move mightily in my life, the persecution from some other pastors of the Church became so much at a point that I had to flee the University of Lagos to the University of Ilorin where I continued with my lecturing job. I fled.

Once, a Pastor wrote me a letter full of insults, which I read to my Father-in-the-Lord – the then General Superintendent.

Rather than discipline the Pastor as I had expected, he asked me to go and plead for the man’s forgiveness, even though I hadn’t done anything wrong.

I was shocked and to be honest, it was hard for me to do.

Thank God I obeyed because some time later the Pastor confessed that, having concluded that he was going to hell, he had also resolved to take me along with him.

My Father-in-the-Lord had seen that this was not a fight to face, but rather one to flee.

When it is time to flee, flee! When you are dealing with false brethren, it is time to flee.

The elders have a saying that if the enemy within cannot kill you, neither can the one without.

Samson’s brethren were the ones who presented him bound to the Philistines in Judges 15:9-13.

When the devil could not get him through them, he decided to bring one of his daughters into Samson’s internal circle and thus got him that way.

When the devil is determined to bring a fellow down, he will enter into one of the fellow’s brethren like he entered into Judas.

Had it not yet been Jesus’ time to be crucified, He would have fled.

Flee false brethren; they are not the ones actually fighting you, it is the devil using them.

If at all you engage them, don’t forget: the internal enemy is more dangerous than the external one.

OPEN HEAVEN 7 FEBRUARY 2021 POINT POINT

Father, expose all false brethren around me and help me to flee when it is time to flee in Jesus name.

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OPEN HEAVEN 7 FEBRUARY 2021 HYMN

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 7 FEBRUARY 2021 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: JOHN 4:1-54, JOHN 5:1-47

OPEN HEAVEN 6 FEBRUARY 2021 MEMORIZE: Come, my people, enter thou into thy chambers, and shut thy doors about thee: hide thyself as it were for a little moment, until the indignation be overpast. Isaiah 26:20

OPEN HEAVEN 6 FEBRUARY 2021 BIBLE READING PROVERBS 22:3-5

3. A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself; but the simple pass on, and are punished.

4. By humility and the fear of the LORD are riches, and honour, and life.

5. Thorns and snares are in the way of the froward; he that doth keep his soul shall be far from them.

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OPEN HEAVEN 6 FEBRUARY 2021 MESSAGE

Our Bible reading for today tells us clearly that there is a time to hide.

Exodus 2:1-2 tells us that Moses was born at a time when all male children born to the nation of Israel were to be killed, so his mother hid him.

If she had not hidden him for those three months, he would have been killed and his purpose for coming to earth would have been truncated. There is a time to hide.

In Exodus 12:21-23, the Almighty God told the children of Israel that He would be visiting Egypt that night.

He asked them to hide in their homes and not come out. Oh yes, The God we serve is the Almighty God, but He Himself says there is a time to hide.

(1 Kings 17:1-3), after Elijah went before Ahab and prophesied that there would be no rain or dew until he called for it, God told him to hide.

The word of God says there is a time to hide.

When I was much younger, my father declined an invitation to join a particular political party because the principal of my school belonged to an opposing party and he didn’t want that to cause problems for me.

The party members said “Oh, so it is because of this boy that you won’t join us. Let us see how old the boy will be before he dies”.

He came home, told us and I ran. I was in hiding for thirteen years.

If I hadn’t fled then, you probably would not be reading from me today.

There is a time to hide. There is also a time to come out of hiding.

In Exodus 3:1-12, after Moses had been hiding for forty years from Pharaoh, God came and told him that it was time to come out.

In (1 Kings 18:1), the Almighty God said to Elijah “Go, shew thyself unto Ahab”.

I want to believe God for any user of this devotional whose star has been hidden up until this moment that from today, your star will begin to shine.

God has a timetable for each individual; you have to be in constant communion with Him to know what season of your life you are in per time (Ecclesiastes 3:1).

Jesus worked by God’s timetable for Him. He stayed in hiding for thirty years until it was time to come out.

Don’t come out before your time. Some people feel that because they can preach then they should start a Church.

Some think that because they can compose songs then it is time to release an album. God has a timetable for you.

If you come out when you should be hiding, your star could be crushed.

Stay in constant communion with God so that when He says “Hide”, you hide and when He says “Come out”, you come out.

OPEN HEAVEN 6 FEBRUARY 2021 KEY POINT: PRAYER POINTS FOR OPEN HEAVENS 6 FEBRUARY 2021

If you come out when you should be hiding. your star could be crushed.

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OPEN HEAVEN 6 FEBRUARY 2021 HYMN

O LORD, OUR HELP IN AGES PAST

1. O Lord, our help in ages past,
Our hope for years to come,
Our shelter from the stormy blast,
And our eternal home.

2. Under the shadow of Your throne
Your saints have dwelt secure;
Sufficient is Your arm alone,
And our defence is sure.

3. Before the hills in order stood,
Or earth received her frame,
From everlasting You are God,
To endless years the same.

4. A thousand ages in Your sight
Are like an evening gone;
Short as the watch that ends the night
Before the rising sun.

5. The busy tribes of flesh and blood,
With all their lives and cares,
Are carried downward by your flood,
And lost in foll’wing years.

6. Time, like an ever-rolling stream,
Bears all its sons away;
They fly forgotten, as a dream
Dies at the opening day.

7. O God, our help in ages past,
Our hope for years to come:
Be Thou our guard while troubles last,
And our eternal home.

OPEN HEAVEN 6 FEBRUARY 2021 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: JOHN 1:1-51, JOHN 2:1-25, JOHN 3:1-36

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PERSONAL DAILY CONFESSION: I confess today, the divine power of God is leading me always, therefore I can not be misled by any known or unknown decrees or laws because God lives inside of me. His truth guides me always, I am shielded in His divine ability and grace and I do great exploit because He is at work in me always. Hallelujah!

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DAILY DECLARATIONS

I decree grace to excel is released over all that I do, in Jesus’ name

I decree no more worry or weariness in my life and over all my endeavours, in Jesus’ name

I decree my life is filled with faith and purpose is increased, in Jesus’ name

I decree, Lord Almighty, terminate every power set aside to uproot Your will off my life in any way in Jesus’ name

I decree my life will always be a pointer to the kingdom of God and I will never be a cast away in His kingdom, in Jesus’name

I decree, concerning my family and I there is no failure or shame allowed in any aspect of our lives, in Jesus’ name

Holy one of Israel, arise over my life, and let my destiny be in line with Your purpose always, in Jesus’ name

I decree concerning this nation and nations around the world as we hearken unto the will of God there is a turn around, in the mighty name of Jesus

I decree over leaders in position of authority their heart is drawn to God and His fear increase in them, in Jesus’ name

I decree over the body of Christ worldwide the assignment to propagate heaven will be our utmost desires, in Jesus’ name

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!

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“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 divine power of God is leading me always, therefore I can not be misled by any known or unknown decrees or laws because God lives inside of me. His truth guides me always, I am shielded in His divine ability and grace and I do great exploit because He is at work in me always. Hallelujah!

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PRAYER POINTS

I worship and adore You, my Father, for in Your presence there is fullness of joy, and at Your right hand, there are pleasures forevermore.

Thank You, Father, for bringing me out of the darkness of this world, into Your marvelous light in Christ Jesus.

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

Father, please, help me to work with Your timetable and leadership, in the mighty name of Jesus

Father, don’t let me show myself when it’s not my time. Hide me under Your grace and continue to strengthen me in all things, in Jesus’ name

Father, please, fill me with wisdom and understanding of times, so I do not go ahead of time, in Jesus’ name

Father, help me to share this joy of knowing You with all those who You place in my path, in Jesus’ name.

Father, Your word says, “weeping may endure but for night, but joy comes in the morning”, please, put an end to weeping and sadness in my life, and let my joy come, now, in Jesus’ name.

Father, please, let me see You in glory in the hereafter, in Jesus’ name.

Father, bless your son, Pastor E.A.Adeboye; thank You, Father, for the abundance of Your grace upon his life , ministry and family.

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!

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MEMORISE: Don’t live any longer the way this world lives. Let your way of thinking be completely changed. Then you will be able to test what God wants for you. And you will agree that what he wants is right. His plan is good and pleasing and perfect. Romans 12:2

READ: Romans 12:1-2
1 Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God—this is your spiritual act of worship.
2 Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.

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MESSAGE:

Merriam Webster’s defines peer pressure as a feeling that one must do the same things as other people of ones age and social group in order to be liked or respected by them.

The question then is ‘why do you want to be respected by your peers?’ First, you need to know that you are different from your peers, especially the ones who don’t know God, you are royalty. 1 Peter 2:9 says:

“But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an hoy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of Him who hath called you out of darkness into His marvellous light:”

You are a daughter or son of the Most High God Those who are royalty don’t misbehave. Hence, when you join your peers to do what is wrong, you degrade yourself to the level of a servant, Also, you should be bothered about what God, and not a friend or classmate Thinks about you.

Before you join them to sing that ungodly song, prank an innocent junior or mate, wear the skimpy skirt or crazy hairstyle, ask yourself would Jesus do this?

KEY POINT: You are different

HYMN 14: LET OTHERS SEE JESUS IN YOU

1. While passing through this world of sin,
And others your life shall view
Be clean and pure without, within,
Let others see Jesus in you.

Chorus:
Let others see Jesus in you,
Let others see Jesus in you;
Keep telling the story
Be faithful and true,
Let others see Jesus in you.

2. Your life’s a book before their eyes,
They’re reading it through and through;
Say, does it point them to the skies,
Do others see Jesus in you?

3. What joy ’twill be at set of sun,
In mansions beyond the blue,
To find some souls that you have won
Let others see Jesus in you.

4. Then live for Christ both day and night,
Be faithful, be brave, and true,
And lead the lost to life and light;
Let others see Jesus in you.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:
EXODUS 39-40; MATTHEW 24:1-22
AUTHORS: PASTOR E. A ADEBOYE
PASTOR (MRS) FOLU ADEBOYE

TOPIC: MERCY OVER ALL JUDGMENTS
BIBLE TEXT(S): JAMES 2:13.

INTRODUCTION: The Lord reign forever, He will establish His throne for judgment, He will judge the world in righteousness, He will govern the people with justice. The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in time of trouble.

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PRAYER POINTS:

1. Oh Lord, Thank You for You are a Righteous Judge.

2. Oh Lord, as I serve You continually, let Your Mercy always rule in my life, in the Name of Jesus. James 2:13

3. Oh Lord by Your Mercy cancel every judgment of the enemy against my life, in the Name of Jesus. Isaiah 54:17, Romans 14:4

4. By Your Mercy oh Lord, nullify every evil agreement of the enemy against our good
health, in the Name of Jesus. Isaiah 8:8-10

5. By Your Mercy oh Lord, scatter every conspiracy of the conspirators against my life and business, in the Name of Jesus. 2 Samuel 15:31-37, Psalm 41:9, Psalm 55:12-14.

6. By Your Mercy oh Lord, bow down Thy ear to me and deliver me speedily from all evil judgment the enemy has targeted against me, in the Name of Jesus. Psalm 31:2

7. Oh Lord my God, let Your Mercy avenge me of my adversaries in the Name of Jesus. Luke 18:8

8. By Your Mercy oh Lord, help me always see the way of escape out of every difficult situation, in Jesus’ Name. Jeremiah 1:12

9. Oh Lord by Your Mercy, blot out every written judgment of the enemy against my life and my generation, in the Name of Jesus. Colossians 2:14-15

10. Oh Lord by Your Mercy, as I cry unto You, let all my enemies turn back, in the Name of Jesus. Psalm 56:9

11. Oh lord by Your Mercy, use Your axe of fire to uproot all those that are judging me, in the Name of Jesus. Matthew 3:10

12. I overthrow by Your Mercy oh Lord, every demonic judgment directed against any organ in my body, in the Name of Jesus. Jeremiah 16:16

13. By Your Mercy oh lord, destroy every garment of reproach in my life, in the Name of Jesus. 1 Samuel 17:26

14. By Your Mercy oh Lord, remove every evil design and label placed upon my life, in the Name of Jesus. Mark 5

15. By Your Mercy oh Lord, I dismantle every demonic erection against my marriage, in the Name of Jesus. Matthew 3:10

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PERSONAL DAILY CONFESSION: I confess today, I am blessed in all areas and favoured on all corners, the glory of God is released over my entire existence therefore I will never be put to shame or in captivity of any force or power. I am blessed and highly favoured. Glory be to God, Hallelujah!

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DAILY DECLARATIONS

Holy Spirit take preeminence in my life, I release my heart unto You, take total control over my heart henceforth, in Jesus’ name

I disconnect my destiny from every power that wants to terminate the plans of God for me, in Jesus’ name

I terminate every negative prophecy or plans causing storm to rise in any aspect of my life, in Jesus’ name

I decree, let every evil, being planned against me in the dark be exposed by Your light, and be scattered; and, let it boomerang upon the enemies, in Jesus’ name.

I decree, let every evil thought and wicked imaginations against me wither from the source; let it never see the light of the day, in Jesus’ name

I pursue, I overtake and I recover all that the devil has stolen from me, in Jesus’ name.

I decree, let there be revival in all areas of the world and save souls from perishing hands, in Jesus’ name

I decree my life is hidden under the shadow of the almighty henceforth, in Jesus’ name

I decree no power of hell or power of darkness will trump over the power and will of God concerning me, in Jesus’ name

I release into my existence overflowing joy and breakthrough on all fronts, in the mighty name of Jesus

I cancel every evil reports against my life and household in Jesus’ name

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!

TOPIC: MERCY OVER ALL FORMS OF DISOBEDIENCE AND UNFAITHFULNESS IN THE FAMILIES, CHURCH AND NATIONS

BIBLE TEXT(S): 2COR. 10:6, ISA. 54:7, DEUT 28:1-12, 1 SAM. 15:22.

INTRODUCTION: Obedience to the word of God or His instruction is a major magnet of His mercy upon our lives; it is a special key that opens door of His mercies in time of difficulties.

Rebellion against the word of God keeps one in darkness and in chains. As we confess and repent of all our sins of disobedience and unfaithfulness, God will show us mercy in Jesus Name.

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PRAYER POINTS:

1. Father we thank you for your faithfulness and love towards us as families, church and nation in Jesus name.

2. Father we confess and repent of all our sins of disobedience, unfaithfulness, stubbornness against you and against higher authorities in Jesus Name.

3. O Lord God of compassion and love; have mercy on me, and my family in Jesus name.

4. Father; be merciful and uproot every spirit of disobedience, stubbornness, rebellion and unfaithfulness out of my life and my family in Jesus Name.

5. Father; have mercy on your Church and forgive all our sins of incomplete obedience in the Mighty name of Jesus. 1Sam. 15:22.

6. Father; forgive our nation all the sins of rebellion, disobedience and unfaithfulness and let your mercy reign over judgment in our land in Jesus Mighty Name. Ps. 145:9

7. Father purge your church of every iniquity and hear our cry for mercy in Jesus mighty Name Ps. 145:9

8. Father; create in me and in every member of my family clean hearts oh Lord in Jesus Name. Ps. 51:10.

9. Have mercy upon your Church Oh God, according to thy loving kindness in Jesus Name Ps. 51:1.

10. Father by your mercy; as nation, replace the stony hearts in us with the hearts of flesh to obey you in Jesus Name. Ezek. 36:26.

11. Oh God in the multitude of your mercy, please let your Church and our nation walk in obedience

12. Oh God; in the multitude of your mercy, cause our families to come to the saving knowledge of your truth and mercy in Jesus Name.

13. Father in your compassion, blot out the offences of your Church, our Nations and Families in Jesus Name. Ps. 51:1

14. Gracious God as we respond to your word in Joel 2:12-13, hear our cries, forgive us and deliver your Church from the spirit of disobedience in Jesus Name. Jonah 1:1-3

15. Show us thy mercy, O Lord and grant us thy salvation in my nation in Jesus Name. Ps. 85:7.

THEME: CONFRONT YOUR FEARS

MEMORISE: Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go. Joshau 1:9

READ: MARK 6:45-51
45 Immediately Jesus made his disciples get into the boat and go on ahead of him to Bethsaida, while he dismissed the crowd.
46 After leaving them, he went up on a mountainside to pray.
47 When evening came, the boat was in the middle of the lake, and he was alone on land.
48 He saw the disciples straining at the oars, because the wind was against them. About the fourth watch of the night he went out to them, walking on the lake. He was about to pass by them,
49 but when they saw him walking on the lake, they thought he was a ghost. They cried out,
50 because they all saw him and were terrified.
51 Immediately he spoke to them and said, “Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.” Then he climbed into the boat with them, and the wind died down. They were completely amazed,

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MESSAGE:

Bible Scholars have found that ‘fear not appears 365 times in the Bible, meaning that one is sufficient for each day. Why then should you be afraid? After the death of Moses, God Himself chose Joshua as the leader of the Israelites.

Joshua must have been afraid, having walked and worked with Moses, the meekest man on earth who didn’t find it easy to lead the Israelites. At a time, Moses called them stiff-necked people.

He was also disqualified from entering the Promised Land because of these same people. Anyone in Joshua’s shoes would have doubted his ability to lead the people. Maybe he doubted himself too God must have read fear in him to tell him the words in our memory verse for today.

What are your fears? Confront them through the word of God. Search through the Bible for passages that speak about your fears. Write them out and paste them on your wall, locker, bedside, book, laptop et cetera. Constantly l speak the word of God to that situation.

KEY POINT: You can confront your fears by speaking the word of God

HYMN 16: MY FAITH LOOKS UP TO THEE

1. My faith looks up to Thee,
Thou Lamb of Calvary,
Savior divine!
Now hear me while I pray,
Take all my guilt away,
Oh, let me from this day
Be wholly Thine!

2. May Thy rich grace impart
Strength to my fainting heart,
My zeal inspire!
As Thou hast died for me,
Oh, may my love to Thee
Pure, warm and changeless be,
A living fire!

3. While life’s dark maze I tread,
And griefs around me spread,
Be Thou my guide;
Bid darkness turn to day,
Wipe sorrow’s tears away,
Nor let me ever stray
From Thee aside.

4. When ends life’s transient dream,
When death’s cold sullen stream
Shall o’er me roll;
Blest Savior, then, in love,
Fear and distrust remove;
Oh, bear me safe above,
A ransomed soul.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:
Exodus 37-38; Matthew 23:23-39
AUTHORS: PASTOR E. A ADEBOYE
PASTOR (MRS) FOLU ADEBOYE