THEME: SING HYMNS

MEMORISE: Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God. Colossians 3:16

READ: EPHESIANS 5:19-20

19 Speak to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord,

20 Always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

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MESSAGE:

Hymns is defined as a religious song or poem of praise to God. Sadly, the act of singing hymns is a healthy habit that is gradually reducing amongst the children of God particularly teenagers today.

In fact, there is one challenge we experience with the devotional every year: it is the choice of suitable hymns for the daily devotion.

Often, we wonder if the teenagers would know a particular hymn and at the end, we limit the scope to the most popular hymns.

Hymns are a lot better than some of the songs we sing during praises these days. This is because most hymns are loaded with words of wisdom based on divine inspiration.

Therefore, hymns are ideal not only in church services but also during personal devotion.
However, you may not appreciate hymns if you don’t study the Bible.

You also have to be Spirit-filled to understand the messages in hymns. So, if you have not been singing the hymn for the daily devotion, start today.

KEY POINT:
Learn a new hymn today

HYMN 1: ALL HAIL THE POWER OF JESUS’ NAME!

1.All hail the pow’r of Jesus’ name!
Let angels prostrate fall,
Bring forth the royal diadem,
And crown Him Lord of all.

2.Crown Him, ye martyrs of our God,
Who from His altar call;
Extol the stem of Jesse’s rod.
And crown Him Lord of all.

3.Ye chosen seed of Israel’s race.
A remnant weak and small,
Hail Him who saves you by His grace,
And crown Him Lord of all.

4.Ye Gentile sinners, ne’er forget
The wormwood and the gall;
Go, spread your trophies at His feet,
And crown Him Lord of all.

5.Let every kindred, every tribe,
On this terrestrial ball,
To Him all majesty ascribe,
And crown Him Lord of all.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: GENESIS 41; MATTHEW 13:1-32

AUTHORS: PASTOR E. A ADEBOYE, PASTOR (MRS) FOLU ADEBOYE

BIBLE TEXT: ACTS 11:26

INTRODUCTION: The Church is the group of people that are redeemed by the blood of Jesus. The church are the believers in Jesus Christ, the representative of Jesus upon this earth.

PRAYER POINTS

1. Continue to worship and praise God; the creator of heavens and earth and for
who He is; who he was, and for what He will forever be.

2. Reflect on His greatness and worship in songs of worship in any known language
or dialect.

3. Meditate and pray about Psalm 5:7 : “But as for me, I will come into Thy house in the multitude of Thy
mercy: and in Thy fear will I worship toward Thy holy temple.”

4. Bless the Lord O my soul and all that is within me, bless His holy name. – Psalm 103

5. Father, You are worthy of our praise. I give You all the glory due to Your name.

6. Father we thank You for the Church and the gathering of Your Saints, in the name of Jesus.

7. Thank You, Lord, because the Church is still standing and the gate of hell has no power to prevail over her. – Matthew 16:18

8. Thank You, Lord, for given the Church the keys of David, that whenever we decree a thing it comes to pass, in Jesus name. – Matthew 16:19, Isaiah 22:22

9. Lord, we thank You for the open doors You’ve given unto Church to expand all over the world, in Jesus name. – Acts 16:5

10. Gracious God, we thank You for Your overflowing generosity to Your Church. – Deuteronomy 28:6

11. Lord we thank You for how You’ve been using Your Church to put joy in the life of many through evangelism. – 2 Corinthians 4:15

12. Thank You, Lord, for Your peace despite the challenges Your Church has been facing with. – John 14:2, Colossians 3:15, Ezekiel 37:26

13. Thank You, Lord, for the victory You always give to Your Church without a fight. – Corinthians 15:57

14. Thank You for Your faithfulness over the Church that is new every morning. – Lamentations 3:23

15. Thank You, Lord, for keeping the Church alert and watching in prayer, in the name of Jesus. – Colossians 4:2

16. Father God, thank You for the revival in the Church, in the name of Jesus – Psa 85:6

17. Thank God very sincerely for His faithfulness in the past monthly and special
programs at home and abroad.

18. Thank Him for all the prophecies being fulfilled and thank Him for prayers already answered.

19. Thank God for His provision for the RCCG mission.

20. Please, thank God for His divine support resulted in the growth being witnessed globally.

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, Heavenly Father, I am so grateful today. My heart overflows with gratitude. For eyes that see. For ears that hear. For fingers that grasp. For knees that bend. For lungs that breathe. I am so thankful for my family, my home, my Saviour. Today, I ask for nothing and thank You for all things. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

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PRAYER POINTS

I worship and adore, You, my Father, who is able to keep me from falling, and present me faultless before Your throne of glory, with exceeding joy.

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

Father, please, give me a humble and a contrite heart and grant me more of Your grace, in Jesus name.

Father, give me the grace to flee fornication; let me never yield to any temptation to defile my body, which is Your temple, in Jesus name.

Father, let every Delilah that has been assigned to frustrate Your grace and anointing upon my life, be frustrated and disgraced, in Jesus name.

Father, deliver me from the snare of the fowler, and let all my enemies fall, and be consumed by their own evil counsels, and traps that they set for me, in Jesus name.

Father, grant me the grace to dwell eternally in Your secret place, and let me abide under Your protective cover forever, in Jesus name.

Father, empower me to hunger and thirst perpetually, for righteousness, and
fill me to the brim with Your Holy Spirit, in Jesus name.

Father, let me always be willing to give up anything, in order to remain righteous and do Your perfect Will, 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!

#GodBlessOurHomes

MEMORY VERSE: “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.” Proverbs 1:7.

BIBLE PASSAGE: Psalms 111:4-10.

INTRODUCTION: The fear of the Lord is a reverential trust of God coupled with a hatred of evil. It is also an inward attitude of humble
reverence toward God, in light of His self-revelation, that results in outward expression of Christ’s likeness. You cannot serve God or keep His commandments if His fear is not in you (Deut.6:13; Eccl.12:13; Prov.8:13).

However, believers should not be scared of God but see the fear of God has respecting, obeying, submitting to His discipline and worshiping Him in awe.

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OUTLINES
1. Why Is It Necessary To Fear God?
2. What Are The Benefits Of Having The Fear Of God?

WHY IS IT NECESSARY TO FEAR GOD?
e are commanded to fear God (Psalm 33:8) because of God’s holiness (Revelation 15:4); greatness (2Kings 17:36); goodness (1Samuel
12:24) and his forgiveness without which we would all have ended up in hell (Psalm 130:4).
The fear of the Lord is also necessary for worship (Psalm 5:7); in service (Heb.
12:28); to keep us from sin (Exodus 20:20); for administration of justice (2 Chronicles 19:6-9); for good governance (2 Samuel 23:3); for the perfecting of holiness in our Christian lives (2 Corinthians 7:1); because of coming judgements against which there is no appeal (Revelation 14:7).

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF HAVING
THE FEAR OF GOD?
The fear of God brings pleasure to the Lord which in tum brings blessings to man (Psalm 147:11; 112:1). It gives deep knowledge and wisdom (Proverbs 1:7; Psalm 111:10). It is a unique weapon against sin (Proverbs 14:26)
it brings protection for believers and their loved ones (Proverbs 14:26). IfBear the Lord, His pity will increase upon you (Psalm 103:13). It makes a man acceptable to God (Acts 10:35). It brings down His mercy (Ps.103:17). It brings long life (Proverbs 10:27; 14:27). It brings answers to prayers (Ps.145:19). It brings separation from evil (Proverbs 16:6). It brings confidence (Proverbs 14.26). It guarantees true riches, honour and life (Proverbs 22:4).

CONCLUSION: Fear the Lord God Almighty.

QUESTIONS
1. Why should you fear the Lord?
2. What are some of the outcomes of fearing the Lord?

FURTHER READING: MON: Exo. 14:13; TUE: Isaiah 43:1; WED: Prov. 29:25; THUR: Prov. 15:16; FRI: Mal. 3:16; SAT Eccl. 12:14; SUN: Isaiah 11:12.

ASSIGNMENT: List five people in the Bible that feared God.

SUNDAY SCHOOL HYMN

OPENING PRAYER: Father, please put your genuine fear in my heart.

BIBLE PASSAGE: Psalms 111:4-10.

MEMORY VERSE: “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.” Proverbs 1:7.

LESSON INTRODUCTION: The fear of the Lord is a reverential trust of God coupled with a hatred of evil. It is also an inward attitude of humble reverence toward God, in light of His self-revelation, that results in outward expression of Christ’s likeness.

You cannot serve God or keep His commandments if His fear is not in you (Deut.6:13; Eccl.12:13; Prov.8:13).
However, believers should not be scared of God but see the fear of God has respecting, obeying, submitting to His discipline and worshiping Him in awe.

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TEXT REVIEW: Psalms 111:4-10.

A. The Psalmist highlights some of God’s gracious deeds especially to those
that fear God. He said:
i. God has made His wonderful works to be remembered. -v4a.
ii. The LORD is gracious and full of compassion. -v4b.
iii. He has given food to those who fear Him. v5a
iv. He will ever be mindful of His covenant. v5b.

B. The Psalmist further says that:

LESSON OUTLINES
LESSON OUTLINE 1: WHY IS IT NECESSARY TO FEAR GOD?
Teacher should ask the class to think and mention the reasons people should fear God.
Answers:
1. We are commanded to fear God (Ps.33:8) because of:
God’s holiness (Rev.15:4).
God’s greatness (2 Kgs.17:36).
God’s goodness (1Sam.12:24).
God’s forgiveness without which we would all have ended up in hell (Ps.130:4)
2. The fear of the Lord is also necessary:
For worship (Ps. 5:7).
In service (Heb. 12:28).
To keep us from sin (Exo. 20:20).
For administration of justice (2Chron. 19:6-9).
For good governance (2Sam. 23:3).
For the perfecting of holiness in our Christian lives (2Cor.7:1).
Because of coming judgements against which there is no appeal (Rev. 14:7).

CLASS ACTIVITY 1: Class should discuss why the fear of God is no demonstrated in our societies today like it was in the days of the Bible.

LESSON OUTLINE 2: WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF HAVING THE FEAR OF GOD?
Teacher should ask the class to mention the benefits of having the fear.
Answer: The fear of God brings pleasure to the Lord which in turn brings blessings to man (Ps.147:11; 112:1).
•It gives deep knowledge and wisdom (Prov.1:7; Ps.111:10).
•It is a unique weapon against sin (Prov.8:13).
•It brings protection for believers and their loved ones (Prov.14:26).
•If you fear the Lord, His pity will increase upon you (Ps.103:13).
•It makes a man acceptable to God (Acts 10:35).
•It brings down His mercy (Ps.103:17).
•It brings long life (Prov.10:27; 14:27).
•It brings answers to prayers (Ps.145:19).
•It brings separation from evil (Prov.16:6).
•It brings confidence (Prov.14:26).
•It guarantees true riches, honour and life (Prov.22:4).

CLASS ACTIVITY 2: What do you think would happen to those who choose not to fear God? Class should discuss.

SUMMARY: There are numerous blessings for those who fear God.

CONCLUSION: Fear the Lord God Almighty.

EVALUATION: Teacher should ask the students to mention the reason people should fear the Lord.

CLOSING PRAYER: Father, let your reverential fear reign in my heart.

ASSIGNMENT: Students should list five people in the Bible that feared God.

HOUSE FELLOWSHIP ANTHEM

PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE: The leader should ask the members, whether there is a bad blessing and where does it come from?

MEMORY VERSE: “And whence is this to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?” Luke 1:43

BIBLE TEXT: LUKE 1:39-56

LESSON INTRODUCTION: Visitation has been the top plan of God to humanity right from the garden of Eden. God always visited Adam and Eve for fellowship and that legacy has been followed by our Lord Jesus Christ and even His disciples practiced it, especially Apostle Paul and his team in Acts 15:36.

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TEXT REVIEW: Luke 1:39-56
i. Mercy aids visitation.
ii. Just one visitation might be all that is needed to have all needs met.

LESSON OUTLINES:

A: IMPORTANCE AND POWER IN VISITING BRETHREN:

God Himself does it (Genesis 3:8). Our heavenly Father Himself laid the foundation by regularly visiting Adam and Eve to have close fellowship with them.

In Luke 1:40-41, when Mary visited Elizabeth, there was excitement. Even the baby in her womb was excited.

It helps the brethren to be strong in the Lord.

It encourages brethren to look up to Jesus as the author and finisher of their faith.

It gives them a sense of belonging.

It brings changes in the lives of the weak vessels.

B: THOSE THAT FOLLOWED THE MINISTRY OF VISITATION:

-We should know as Christians that visitation is a ministry which we must not joke with because our master Jesus Christ did it on a daily basis.

-Apostle Paul was so incurable in visitation and follow up that he took it upon himself to visit towns, cities, homes and individuals for the sake of the gospel and for sharing the love of Christ in the early church. – Acts 15:36; Acts 20:18-21

-Peter visited Cornelius (Acts 10). He also visited Dorcas (Acts 9).

-John visited the home of Gaius many times (3 John 1:12-14)

C: WHAT HAPPENS WHEN JESUS VISITS?
The bible recorded a lot of things associated with Jesus’ visitation, namely miracles, healing, deliverance, blessings etc.. Jesus visited the house of Peter and healed his mother in law.

-Jesus visited Capernaum and the paralysed man was healed.

-Jesus visited the pool of Bethesda and the cripple man was healed of 38 years of sickness.

-Jesus visited the house of Zacchaeus and there was salvation.

ACTIVITY: Is visitation important to the body of Christ?

SUMMARY: Please try to visit and follow up new and old members in your housefellowship centre or/ and your parish.

CONCLUSION: Involve yourself in the ministry of visitation and follow up because our heavenly Father has set the example.

PRAYER POINTS:

1. In Jesus name, Father, visit every sick person and heal them.

2. In Jesus name, as from today, any family I visit shall experience a great turnaround.

3. Father, please visit the family of Daddy and Mummy G.O. in a special way.

4. Visit RCCG mission fields in a special way.

5. Your personal prayer request.

ASSIGNMENT: Diligently carry out all the daily tasks outlined in the GOLDEN DIET below.

GOLDEN DIET FOR THE WEEK

MONDAY: Luke 1:43 – Divine visitation.

TUESDAY: John 5:1-12 – The visitation that ended sickness.

WEDNESDAY: John 9:25 – The visitation that changes story.

THURSDAY: Luke 1:13 – The visitation that brings good news.

FRIDAY: John 5:1-10 – Jesus visited the pool of Bethesda.

SATURDAY: Genesis 3:8 – Constantly fatherly visitation in the garden of Eden.

SUNDAY: Acts 15:36 – Draw a plan on visitation and follow up, just like Paul did.

HOUSE FELLOWSHIP ANTHEM:

MEMORY VERSE: And whence is this to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? – Luke 1:43

TEXT: Luke 1:39-56

INTRODUCTION: Visitation has been the top plan of God to humanity right from the garden of Eden. God always visited Adam and Eve for fellowship and that legacy has been followed by our Lord Jesus Christ and even His disciples practiced it, especially Apostle Paul and his team in Acts 15:36.

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A: IMPORTANCE AND POWER IN VISITING BRETHREN:

-God Himself does it (Genesis 3:8). Our heavenly Father Himself laid the foundation by regularly visiting Adam and Eve to have close fellowship with them.

-In Luke 1:40-41, when Mary visited Elizabeth, there was excitement. Even the baby in her womb was excited.

-It helps the brethren to be strong in the Lord.

-It encourages brethren to look up to Jesus as the author and finisher of their faith.

-It gives them a sense of belonging.

-It brings changes in the lives of the weak vessels.

B: THOSE THAT FOLLOWED THE MINISTRY OF VISITATION:

-We should know as Christians that visitation is a ministry which we must not joke with because our master Jesus Christ did it on a daily basis.

-Apostle Paul was so incurable in visitation and follow up that he took it upon himself to visit towns, cities, homes and individuals for the sake of the gospel and for sharing the love of Christ in the early church. – Acts 15:36; Acts 20:18-21

-Peter visited Cornelius (Acts 10). He also visited Dorcas (Acts 9).

-John visited the home of Gaius many times (3 John 1:12-14)

C: WHAT HAPPENS WHEN JESUS VISITS?
The bible recorded a lot of things associated with Jesus’ visitation, namely miracles, healing, deliverance, blessings etc.. Jesus visited the house of Peter and healed his mother in law.

-Jesus visited Capernaum and the paralysed man was healed.

-Jesus visited the pool of Bethesda and the cripple man was healed of 38 years of sickness.

-Jesus visited the house of Zacchaeus and there was salvation.

CONCLUSION: Involve yourself in the ministry of visitation and follow up because our heavenly Father has set the example.

PRAYER POINTS:

1. In Jesus name, Father, visit every sick person and heal them.

2. In Jesus name, as from today, any family I visit shall experience a great turnaround.

3. Father, please visit the family of Daddy and Mummy G.O. in a special way.

4. Visit RCCG mission fields in a special way.

5. Your personal prayer request.

GOLDEN DIET FOR THE WEEK (print or write it out so that you can participate daily):

MONDAY:
Luke 1:43 – Divine visitation.

TUESDAY:
John 5:1-12 – The visitation that ended sickness.

WEDNESDAY:
John 9:25 – The visitation that changes story.

THURSDAY:
Luke 1:13 – The visitation that brings good news.

FRIDAY:
John 5:1-10 – Jesus visited the pool of Bethesda.

SATURDAY:
Genesis 3:8 – Constantly fatherly visitation in the garden of Eden.

SUNDAY:
Acts 15:36 – Draw a plan on visitation and follow up, just like Paul did.

OPEN HEAVEN 17 JANUARY 2021 MEMORIZE: Flee fornication. Every sin that a man doeth is without the body; but he that committed fornication sinneth against his awn body. 1 Corinthians 6:18

OPEN HEAVEN 17 JANUARY 2021 BIBLE READING JUDGES 16:4-20

4. And it came to pass afterward, that he loved a woman in the valley of Sorek, whose name was Delilah.

5. And the lords of the Philistines came up unto her, and said unto her, Entice him, and see wherein his great strength lieth, and by what means we may prevail against him, that we may bind him to afflict him; and we will give thee every one of us eleven hundred pieces of silver.

6. And Delilah said to Samson, Tell me, I pray thee, wherein thy great strength lieth, and wherewith thou mightest be bound to afflict thee.

7. And Samson said unto her, If they bind me with seven green withs that were never dried, then shall I be weak, and be as another man.

8. Then the lords of the Philistines brought up to her seven green withs which had not been dried, and she bound him with them.

9. Now there were men lying in wait, abiding with her in the chamber. And she said unto him, The Philistines be upon thee, Samson. And he brake the withs, as a thread of tow is broken when it toucheth the fire. So his strength was not known.

10. And Delilah said unto Samson, Behold, thou hast mocked me, and told me lies; now tell me, I pray thee, wherewith thou mightest be bound.

11. And he said unto her, If they bind me fast with new ropes that never were occupied, then shall I be weak, and be as another man.

12. Delilah therefore took new ropes, and bound him therewith, and said unto him, The Philistines be upon thee, Samson. And there were liers in wait abiding in the chamber. And he brake them from off his arms like a thread.

13. And Delilah said unto Samson, Hitherto thou hast mocked me, and told me lies; tell me wherewith thou mightest be bound. And he said unto her, If thou weavest the seven locks of my head with the web.

14. And she fastened it with the pin, and said unto him, The Philistines be upon thee, Samson. And he awaked out of his sleep, and went away with the pin of the beam, and with the web.

15. And she said unto him, How canst thou say, I love thee, when thine heart is not with me? thou hast mocked me these three times, and hast not told me wherein thy great strength lieth.

16. And it came to pass, when she pressed him daily with her words, and urged him, so that his soul was vexed unto death;

17. That he told her all his heart, and said unto her, There hath not come a razor upon mine head; for I have been a Nazarite unto God from my mother’s womb; if I be shaven, then my strength will go from me, and I shall become weak, and be like any other man.

18. And when Delilah saw that he had told her all his heart, she sent and called for the lords of the Philistines, saying, Come up this once, for he hath shewed me all his heart. Then the lords of the Philistines came up unto her, and brought money in their hand.

19. And she made him sleep upon her knees; and she called for a man, and she caused him to shave off the seven locks of his head; and she began to afflict him, and his strength went from him.

20. And she said, The Philistines be upon thee, Samson. And he awoke out of his sleep, and said, I will go out as at other times before, and shake myself. And he wist not that the LORD was departed from him.

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OPEN HEAVEN 17 JANUARY 2021 MESSAGE

A hungry and thirsty fellow is one who is desperate for food and water.

Have you ever seen someone who has been stranded on a desert for a whole month?.

If he sees water anywhere, he would do anything, and I mean anything, to drink it.

The same applies to a person who has been deprived of food for many days.

In the same vein, God expects us to hunger and thirst for righteousness.

He expects us to desperately pursue righteousness, Jesus gave a parable in Matthew 13:44-46 that the kingdom of God is like a man who found treasure in a field and went to sell all that he had so he could buy that field and own the treasure. Psalm 63:1 says:

“…My soul thirsts for you, my flesh yearns for You, In a dry and weary land where there is no water.”

You should be willing to give up anything just to remain righteous.

The reverse is the case these days; people are very quick to sacrifice their righteousness in order to gain some pleasures of this world.

Don’t deceive yourself with contemporary Christianity.

If you are not desperately hungry to live a holy life, you become easy meat for the devil.

You need to be desperate enough to cut off your right hand if that hand is going to cause you to sin (Matthew 5:30).

In other words, if social media is the means through which immoral thoughts get into your mind, then you must be ready to delete those social media apps from your phone.

If you are lusting after your secretary, then you must be ready to let go of such a person.

If being a staff in that organisation causes you to stain your garment of holiness, then resign!.

Only the violent can take the kingdom of God and they must take it by force.

Don’t be afraid to be asked why you pursue this Jesus so much.

Fear of what people may say will make many lose their righteousness and consequently, the kingdom of God.

You must hunger and thirst for righteousness at all times.

OPEN HEAVEN 17 JANUARY 2021 KEY POINT

Flee every appearance of the lust of the flesh!

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OPEN HEAVEN 17 JANUARY 2021 HYMN

WHAT CAN WASH AWAY MY SIN?

1. What can wash away my sin?
Nothing but the blood of Jesus;
What can make me whole again?
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.

REFRAIN:
Oh! precious is the flow
That makes me white as snow!
No other fount I know,
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.

2. For my pardon this I see
Nothing but the blood of Jesus;
For my cleansing this my plea;
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.

3. Nothing can for sin atone,
Nothing but the blood of Jesus:
Naught of good that I have done,
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.

4. This is all my hope and peace.
Nothing but the blood of Jesus:
This is all my righteousness;
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.

OPEN HEAVEN 17 JANUARY 2021 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: GENESIS 34:1-31, GENESIS 35:1-29, GENESIS 36:1-43

By Leke Beecroft

On January 20, 1981 , late Papa Akindayomi was succeeded by a young university lecturer, Enoch Adejare Adeboye, who assumed office after a lengthy and bitter leadership fight with two older contestants; a protracted power struggle that hit at the soul of the Church.

The struggle split the RCCG into three factions, each headed by one of the contestants. The challenge however with choosing a leader came with the fear of the curse on any usurper placed by Akindayomi before his departure.

By virtue of the constitution of the RCCG, Adeboye was not in line for succession as he was not a member of the Supreme Council at the time; however, Papa Akindayomi had warned before his departure that the constitution was made for the ‘government’ and that when it was time, God would anoint a successor.

No one in the council was therefore ready at Papa Akindayomi’s death to ‘bell’ the cat by choosing someone else for fear of the curse; however, they largely seemed to prefer to resist the choice of the young man whom they feared would usurp the role of the council with youthful exuberance among other factors. Eventually, Adeboye was chosen and the other factions broke away.

Adeboye’s appointment as leader of the church was thus formalized by the posthumous reading of Akindayomi’s sealed pronouncement. The RCCG blossomed while the other ‘factions turned churches’ withered over time.

On assumption of office. Adeboye declined the title of ‘Reverend’ as well as his nomenclature as GS or ‘General Superintendent’ (The GS title was taken up that same year by Pastor Kumuyi of Deeper Life while the gregarious Idahosa of the CGM had opted for ‘Archbishop’) and chose to remain as ‘Pastor’ while adopting ‘General Overseer’. RCCG at this time had 31 branches (they rose to 39 in 1981 including one later established in Ghana by the summer) as well as about 2,000 members in total.

To put it in context with similar Pentecostal ministries emerging at the time, Deeper Life Bible Church was formalized same year-1981 with about 10,000 members in Gbagada, Lagos while Benson Idahosa’s Church of God Mission International had planted over 650 churches in 10 countries.

Benson Idahosa was consecrated Archbishop by November 1981. The significance of 1981 in Nigeria has been dealt with significantly in my article-1981, the year of Nigeria’s Divine Visitation.

Adeboye became a member of the RCCG in 1973 after his wife, Folu Adeboye (nee Adeyokunnu), had joined the Church as a result of her quest for spiritual solutions for some existential afflictions.

Being the most educated person in the church at the time, he became the translator/interpreter for the founder (from Yoruba to English) and his right hand man or confidant.

He rose quickly and was ordained a pastor in 1977 , a mere four years after becoming a member and without attending any bible school or seminary. He had a hands-on mentoring relationship with Akindayomi who clearly showed his preference for him over other eligible candidates for leadership of the church.

He resigned from his teaching position as a senior lecturer in 1984 , three years after ascending to the top leadership position of the Church.

Early on after assuming leadership of the RCCG, Adeboye re-articulated the core-mandate of the Church. This has since been massively propagated as its “Vision and Mission Statement.” The statements are as follows:

To make heaven

To take as many people as possible with us

To have a member of the RCCG in every family of all nations

To accomplish No.1, holiness will be our lifestyle

To accomplish Nos.2 and 3 above, we will plant churches within five minutes walking distance in every city and town of developing countries and within five minutes driving distance in every city and town of developed countries

We will pursue these objectives until every nation in the world is reached for Jesus Christ our Lord.

CULLED FROM HOW ADEBOYE’S DISOBEDIENCE BUILT A GLOBAL BRAND
Part 2: Disobedience to Particular Orders

Beloved, please spend some time to decree into the month as you want it to be.

Spend time to pray for your nation, people around you and your salvation

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PERSONAL DAILY CONFESSION: I confess today, my destiny can never be cursed by any known or unknown force. No more limitation, no more delay, no more weeping, no gnashing of teeth will be heard in my abode. Grace speaks over my destiny and I am daily uplifted by the word of God because His word dwells in me in Jesus’ name. Amen

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DAILY DECLARATIONS

I decree, this Saturday will work in my favour. I will go out and come back with testimonies, in Jesus’ name

King of glory, thank You for Your divine favour showered upon me each day

Abba Father, thank You for Your word each day and confirmation of Your promises concerning me

Lord Almighty, thank You because no curse can overrule Your blessings and promises concerning me, in Jesus’ name

I decree that my vision will be for the things of the kingdom and God will prepare me for greater things, in Jesus’ name

I decree that my life will be addicted to the ways of the Lord, in Jesus’ name

I decree that my love for the ways of the Lord will strip me of the ways of this world, in Jesus’ name

I decree henceforth my life will hearken only to the will of God and not to my flesh and others, in Jesus’ name

I decree I am blessed in the city and at home, I will do great things this new year and go beyond my limit, in Jesus’ name

I decree my going out and coming in is shaped and directed by Messiah, in Jesus’ name

I decree no sickness, infirmities or disease will have a stay upon my life, in Jesus’ name

I decree my destiny is hidden in the secret place of the Most High, in Jesus’ name

Lord Almighty, bless your son, Pastor E.A.Adeboye; renew his strength, power and anointing, as we go into the new year, 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!