OPEN HEAVEN 22 DECEMBER 2020 MEMORIZE: Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened. Romans 1:21

OPEN HEAVEN 22 DECEMBER 2020 BIBLE READING JUDGES 15:14-19

14. And when he came unto Lehi, the Philistines shouted against him; and the Spirit of the LORD came mightily upon him, and the cords that were upon his arms became as flax that was burnt with fire, and his bands loosed from off his hands.

15. And he found a new jawbone of an ass, and put forth his hand, and took it, and slew a thousand men therewith.

16. And Samson said, With the jawbone of an ass, heaps upon heaps, with the jaw of an ass have I slain a thousand men.

17. And it came to pass, when he had made an end of speaking, that he cast away the jawbone out of his hand, and called that place Ramathlehi.

18. And he was sore athirst, and called on the LORD, and said, Thou hast given this great deliverance into the hand of thy servant; and now shall I die for thirst, and fall into the hand of the uncircumcised?

19. But God clave an hollow place that was in the jaw, and there came water thereout; and when he had drunk, his spirit came again, and he revived; wherefore he called the name thereof Enhakkore, which is in Lehi unto this day.

GOOOD MORNING BELOBED,

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OPEN HEAVEN 22 DECEMBER 2020 MESSAGE

One day, I asked God why He punished King Saul so much while David who committed more sins was called the man after His heart.

He responded by telling me to read 2 Samuel 6:14

”And David danced before the LORD with all his might”

Then He asked me to look for a place where Saul danced for Him. I searched and couldn’t find.

I further decided to check where he said thank you to God somehow, but I didn’t find any.

Not even when God raised him to be king. It was clear then that Saul’s downfall was majorly due to ingratitude.

Another person who failed due to ingratitude is Samson.

All the time that the Bible records that the Spirit of the Lord came upon him and he did great exploits, not once did he say Thank you Lord.

In fact, probably the most glaring of such incidents was in Judges 15:17-18:

”And it came to pass, when he had made an end of speaking. that he cast away the jawbone out of his hand, and called that place Ramathlehi. And he was sore athirst, and called on the LORD, and said, Thou hast given this great deliverance into the hand of thy servant: and now shall I die for thirst, and fall into the hand of the uncircumcised?”

Just after exploits so great that even he acknowledged they were from God, instead of giving thanks, all he did was complain.

Ingratitude is a pointer to pride. Proverbs 16:18 says that pride goes before a fall.

Ungrateful people are proud and are heading for a fall.

When you see a person who is always grateful, you see humility in the fellow and since God gives grace to the humble (1 Peter 5:5), the grace of God will always take the person higher.

Whatever chance you get, always remain grateful to God.

Be grateful for even the little things that others take for granted; be grateful that you can sleep and wake the next day, that you can walk, that you can talk, that you can wear your clothes by yourself, that you can eat, that you can use the bathroom, that you still have a sound mind. In everything and for everything, give thanks for this is the will of God (1 Thessalonians 5:18).

OPEN HEAVEN 22 DECEMBER 2020 PRAYER POINT

Father, I am grateful for all that You are doing for me; please Lord, help me never to be ungrateful.

FROM THE TEAM: Thank you for reading today’s Open Heaven 22 December 2020, 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 21 DECEMBER 2020

OPEN HEAVEN 22 DECEMBER 2020 HYMN

NOW THANK WE ALL OUR GOD

1. Now thank we all our God,
With hearts, and hands and voices;
Who wondrous things hath done,
In Whom His world rejoices;
Who, from our mother’s arms,
Hath bless’d us on our way
With countless gifts to love
And still is ours to-day.

2. O may this bounteous God
Through all our life be near us,
With ever-joyful hearts
And blessed peace to cheer us,
And keep us in His grace
And guide us when perplexed,
And free us from all ills
In this world and the next.

3. All praise and thanks to God
The Father now be given,
The Son, and Him who reigns
With them in the highest heaven
The One, Eternal God,
Whom earth and heaven adore;
For thus it was, is now,
And shall be evermore.

OPEN HEAVEN 22 DECEMBER 2020 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: HEBREWS 11:1-40, HEBREWS 12:1-29, HEBREWS 13:1-25

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 22 DECEMBER 2020 MEMORIZE: For which of you, intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost, whether he have sufficient to finish it? Luke 14:28

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 22 DECEMBER 2020 BIBLE READING LUKE 14:25-32

25. And there went great multitudes with him: and he turned, and said unto them,

26. If any man come to me, and hate not his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, yea, and his own life also, he cannot be my disciple.

27. And whosoever doth not bear his cross, and come after me, cannot be my disciple.

28. For which of you, intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost, whether he have sufficient to finish it?

29. Lest haply, after he hath laid the foundation, and is not able to finish it, all that behold it begin to mock him,

30. Saying, This man began to build, and was not able to finish.

31. Or what kind, going to make war against another king, sitteth not down first, and consulteth whether he be able with ten thousand to meet him that cometh against him with twenty thousand?

32. Or else, while the other is yet a great way off, he sendeth an ambassage, and desireth conditions of peace.

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OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 22 DECEMBER 2020 MESSAGE

They say Rome was not built in a day. Hence, great things are achieved through consistency. One right step at a time.

I know that as a teen, you sometimes think that you have a long way to go in life and wonder when you will get there.

Maybe you are in secondary/high school now, and you’re wondering when you graduate from the university and then, start working to make money.

My child, be patient. Everything has its time. You cannot jump your present stage unto the next.

You have to take it one step at a time. Stop comparing yourself with others so that you will not put yourself in trouble.

You need to know that everyone has his or her own time.

The fact that you are not in the position they are today doesn’t mean that you won’t get to the top at the appointed time.

If you are sure you are on the right path, then be consistent with what you do.

Look at babies for instance, they go from sitting to crawling and eventually to standing before walking.

No baby goes from sitting to walking. This process of moving from one stage to another is a period of growth.

So, instead of having unnecessary worries, pay attention to the things God wants you to learn from each stage.

Take care of your little steps and you will have good success.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 22 DECEMBER 2020 PRAYER POINT

Oh Lord, please help me to take the right steps at the right times and to learn from each stage.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 22 DECEMBER 2020 HYMN

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”.

CHORUS
Lord, lift me up and let me stand,
By faith on heaven’s table-land;
Where love and joy and light abound,
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 these
abound, my constant aim is higher ground.

3. Beyond the mist I fain would rise,
To rest beneath unclouded skies,
Above earth’s turmoil peace is found
By those who dwell on higher ground.

4. I long to scale the utmost height,
Though rough the way, and hard the fight,
My song while climbing shall resound
Lord lead me on to higher ground.

5. Lord lead me up the mountain side,
I dare not climb without my Guide;
And Heaven gained, I’ll gaze around,
With grateful heart from higher ground.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 22 DECEMBER 2020 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: NAHUM 1:1-15, NAHUM 2:1-13, NAHUM 3:1-19, REVELATION 13:1-18

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 23 DECEMBER 2020 MEMORIZE: For thou art not a God that hath pleasure in wickedness: neither shall evil dwell with thee. Psalms 5:4

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 23 DECEMBER 2020 BIBLE READING PROVERBS 6:16-19

16. These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him:

17. A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood,

18. An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief,

19. A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren.

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OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 23 DECEMBER 2020 MESSAGE

In today’s Bible passage, there is a list of sins that God hates and detests. Let us consider a few of them.

Firstly, God hates pride. Pride is an abomination to God and the proud will not go unpunished.

There’s a saying that pride goes before a fall.

This means that if you are puffed up about your academic, spiritual, social or intellectual achievements, it is only a matter of time before you fall.

Secondly, God hates a lying tongue. Satan is the father of lies.

If you are still lying and claim to be a child of God, I am not sure you know who your father is.

The Bible says Jesus is the way, the truth and the life (John 14:6). God will never lie. God despises a heart that plots evil.

Therefore, you should be conscious of the content of your mind.

Occupy your mind only with the things that will please God. Be careful not to cover up sin for anyone.

If you cover up a sin for your friend, you will be judged as though you were the one that committed the sin.

Also, God detests false witnesses. God hates it when you bring confusion into a peaceful place.

God hates any sinful act, be mindful of this.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 23 DECEMBER 2020 KEY POINT

A true child of God will hate what God hates and love what He loves.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 23 DECEMBER 2020 HYMN

WONDERFUL STORY OF LOVE

1. Wonderful story of love;
Tell it to me again;
Wonderful story of love;
Wake the immortal strain!
Angles with rapture announce It,
Shepherds with wonder receive it;
Sinner, oh, won’t you believe it?
Wonderful story of love.

CHORUS:
Wonderful! Wonderful!
Wonderful, Wonderful story of love.

2. Wonderful story of love;
Through you are far away;
Wonderful story of love;
Still He doth call today;
Calling from Calvary’s Mountain,
Down from the crystal-bright fountain,
E’en from the dawn of creation,
Wonderful story of love.

3. Wonderful story of love;
Jesus provides a rest;
Wonderful story of love;
For all the pure and blest,
Rest in those mansions above us,
With those who’ve gone on before us,
Singing the rapturous chorus,
Wonderful story of love.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 23 DECEMBER 2020 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: HABAKKUK 1:1-17, HABAKKUK 2:1-20, HABAKKUK 3:1-19, REVELATION 14:1-20

OPEN HEAVEN 23 DECEMBER 2020 MEMORIZE: A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand; but it shall not come nigh thee. Psalms 91:7

OPEN HEAVEN 23 DECEMBER 2020 BIBLE READING PSALMS 91:1-16

1. He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.

2. I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress; my God; in him will I trust.

3. Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisome pestilence.

4. He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust; his truth shall be thy shield and buckler.

5. Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; nor for the arrow that flieth by day;

6. Nor for the pestilence that walketh in darkness; nor for the destruction that wasteth at noonday.

7. A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand; but it shall not come nigh thee.

8. Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold and see the reward of the wicked.

9. Because thou hast made the LORD, which is my refuge, even the most High, thy habitation;

10. There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling.

11. For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways.

12. They shall bear thee up in their hands, lest thou dash thy foot against a stone.

13. Thou shalt tread upon the lion and adder; the young lion and the dragon shalt thou trample under feet.

14. Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him; I will set him on high, because he hath known my name.

15. He shall call upon me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honour him.

16. With long life will I satisfy him, and shew him my salvation.

GOOOD MORNING BELOBED,

OPEN HEAVEN 23 DECEMBER 2020 MESSAGE

When the RCCG was to be established in Israel, a diplomat there warned “They will never register any Pentecostal church. Not only is the RCCG Pentecostal, it is a Nigerian church, so just forget it.”

I insisted “No sir, we will not forget it. Just submit our application and then let’s leave the rest to God.”

For courtesy’s sake, he took the letter and submitted it.

To God’s glory, a few weeks later, we got our proof of registration.

Many years later, we needed permission from the government for a project.

We were told we could not be permitted since we were a Pentecostal Church, and not registered.

They were surprised when we went back with our proof of registration. These only happened because our case is different.

In 1974, a little while after I had submitted my PhD thesis at the University of Lagos, I went on a Crusade at Ilesha and Ifewara while waiting to be called for the compulsory oral exam.

While I was there, the Head of my Department gave my thesis to the External Examiner.

Ordinarily, he should have posted it, but he took it in person, insisting on waiting until the Examiner concluded his assessment.

As a result, the Examiner was compelled to read my thesis promptly.

When he was done, my HOD asked “When is the date for the exam?” to which he replied “I have no questions; give him his Ph.D.”

In the history of the world, I may be the only one with a Ph.D.  who did not do an oral exam. Only because my case is different.

From today, doors will open everywhere you turn.

While others may be cast down, you shall experience a lifting. Nothing will be impossible for you.

From today, anywhere you go, anything you touch or intend to do shall be treated as different in a positive way by the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Your case is different because the Lord has chosen you. (1 Peter 2:9) says:

“But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvelous light”

OPEN HEAVEN 23 DECEMBER 2020 PRAYER POINT

Father, make me Your special child so that in everything I do, my case will be different positively, in the mighty name of Jesus.

FROM THE TEAM: Thank you for reading today’s Open Heaven 23 December 2020, 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 22 DECEMBER 2020

OPEN HEAVEN 23 DECEMBER 2020 HYMN

I AM THINE O LORD

1. I am Thine O Lord
I have heard Thy voice
And it told Thy love to me
But I long to rise in the arms of faith
And be closer drawn to Thee.

CHORUS:
Draw me nearer, nearer, blessed Lord,
To the cross where Thou hast died;
Draw me nearer, nearer, nearer, blessed Lord
To Thy precious, bleeding side.

2. Consecrate me now to Thy service, Lord
By the pow’r of grace divine
Let my soul look up with a steadfast hope
And my will be lost in Thine.

3. Oh, the pure delight of a single hour
That before Thy throne I spend
When I kneel in prayer, and with Thee, my God
I commune as friend with friend.

4. There are depths of love that I cannot know
Till I cross the narrow sea
There are heights of joy that I may not reach
Till I rest in peace with Thee.

OPEN HEAVEN 23 DECEMBER 2020 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: 2 TIMOTHY 1:1-18, 2 TIMOTHY 2:1-26, 2 TIMOTHY 3:1-17, 2 TIMOTHY 4:1-22

Beloved, these daily declarations 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 peace of God transcends over all unrest in and around me. I am empowered daily by the truth through the word of God. Therefore I will never fall victim of any circumstance. I am moving higher above all evil decision and declaration. My life is hidden in the grace of God, causing my race in life to be divinely orchestrated. I am blessed and favoured always. Hallelujah!

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DAILY DECLARATIONS

Almighty Father, I come before You today to worship You in truth and in spirit, accept my worship in Jesus’ name

I decree, Almighty Father You are worthy of our praises and worships. You are a great God

I decree, Your grace is sufficient for me. Lead me throughout this week and deliver me from all evil, in Jesus’ name

I decree, the Lord Almighty will provide for me and my household this new week. He will expand our coast, in Jesus’ name

I decree, my Redeemer is able to do more than I have imagined. I will succeed in the midst of all that is happening in our world today, in Jesus’ name

I decree, my worship will be accepted by my God Almighty, the maker of heaven and earth. He will crown my year with good tidings, in Jesus’ name

I decree I and my household are shielded in the hands of the Most High always

I decree divine health is my portion in all areas I will never be a victim of any disease or infection

I decree concerning this nation and nations around the world the power of God fills all area and evil deposits are swept off

I decree concerning leaders in all positions of authority that their decisions are influenced by truth and power of God

Let the mercies of God be with our Father in faith, Pastor E. A. Adeboye and his entire family, in Jesus’ name.

I decree, let every believer on this platform (rccgonline.org) never miss the promises of God that stands sure in our lives and our joy will never turn to sadness in Jesus’ most powerful name

I decree concerning my health, the grace of God will continue to speak for me, in the mighty name of Jesus

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 peace of God transcends over all unrest in and around me. I am empowered daily by the truth through the word of God. Therefore I will never fall victim of any circumstance. I am moving higher above all evil decision and declaration. My life is hidden in the grace of God, causing my race in life to be divinely orchestrated. I am blessed and favoured always. Hallelujah!

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PRAYER POINTS

I worship You, my Father, You’re the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End; You’re the One who was, who is, and who is to come.

I adore You, my Father, because You’re the creator of the Universe, and you made the heaven Your throne and the earth Your footstool.

Thank You, Father, for creating me in Your image and likeness, and for giving me dominion and authority over all that You have created.

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

Father, let Your fire consume in my life and in Your church, every spirit of hypocrisy and eye service, in Jesus’ name.

Father, make me a true worshipper of Yours; let me become passionate about anything that relates to You and Your kingdom, in Jesus’ name.

Father, empower me to always worship You, in spirit and in truth, in Jesus’ name.

Father, let my life and lifestyle, always bring honour and glory to Your name; let me never bring shame or reproach to You, in Jesus’ name.

Father, please, let the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart, always, be acceptable in Your sight, in the mighty name of Jesus.

Father, bless your son, Pastor E.A.Adeboye and his entire household; let the blood of Jesus shield and protect them from every satanic arrow and attack, 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 FOR TEENS 21 DECEMBER 2020 MEMORIZE: For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. 2 Timothy 1:7

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 21 DECEMBER 2020 BIBLE READING 2 TIMOTHY 1:1-10

1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, according to the promise of life which is in Christ Jesus,

2 To Timothy, my dearly beloved son: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.

3 I thank God, whom I serve from my forefathers with pure conscience, that without ceasing I have remembrance of thee in my prayers night and day;

4 Greatly desiring to see thee, being mindful of thy tears, that I may be filled with joy;

5 When I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith that is in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice; and I am persuaded that in thee also.

6 Wherefore I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift of God, which is in thee by the putting on of my hands.

7 For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

8 Be not thou therefore ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner: but be thou partaker of the afflictions of the gospel according to the power of God;

9 Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began,

10 But is now made manifest by the appearing of our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath abolished death, and hath brought life and immortality to light through the gospel

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OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 21 DECEMBER 2020 MESSAGE

Fear is a tool the devil uses to rob the children of God of their sound mind.

When you are afraid, you can never have a sound mind or peace.

Fear does not only rob one of sound mind, it also puts one in bondage.

Romans 8:15 says: For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; So fear puts a fellow in bondage, but as a child of God, you have not received the spirit of bondage.

What you have is the spirit of power, love and a sound mind. So what troubles your mind?.

Psalms 91:5-6 says you do not have to be worried about the terror by night because the One who keeps and watches over you never sleeps nor slumbers.

No witch, wizard, kidnapper, ritualist, cultist or armed robber can tamper with you.

You also don’t have to be afraid of that bully in your school.

Talk to God and He will take care of him. You don’t have to be afraid of that tough subject or course.

Talk to your Father and He will give you understanding of it; you will eventually have a good grade in it.

God has promised to protect you. So, as long as you remain His child, you have nothing to be afraid of.

Beloved, go about your life with a sound mind in the mighty name of Jesus.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 21 DECEMBER 2020 KEY POINT

You have the spirit of power, love and a sound mind.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 21 DECEMBER 2020 HYMN

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”.

CHORUS
Lord, lift me up and let me stand,
By faith on heaven’s table-land;
Where love and joy and light abound,
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 these
abound, my constant aim is higher ground.

3. Beyond the mist I fain would rise,
To rest beneath unclouded skies,
Above earth’s turmoil peace is found
By those who dwell on higher ground.

4. I long to scale the utmost height,
Though rough the way, and hard the fight,
My song while climbing shall resound
Lord lead me on to higher ground.

5. Lord lead me up the mountain side,
I dare not climb without my Guide;
And Heaven gained, I’ll gaze around,
With grateful heart from higher ground.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 21 DECEMBER 2020 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: MICAH 6:1-16, MICAH 7:1-20, REVELATION 12:1-17

OPEN HEAVEN 21 DECEMBER 2020 MEMORIZE: Wherefore the Lord said, Forasmuch as this people draw near me with their mouth, and with their lips do honour me, but have removed their heart far from me, and their fear toward me is taught by the precept of men. Isaiah 29:13

OPEN HEAVEN 21 DECEMBER 2020 BIBLE READING 1 CHRONICLES 16:23-31

23. Sing unto the LORD, all the earth; show forth from day to day his salvation.

24. Declare his glory among the heathen; his marvelous works among all nations.

25. For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; he also is to be feared above all gods.

26. For all the gods of the people are idols; but the LORD made the heavens.

27. Glory and honor are in his presence; strength and gladness are in his place.

28. Give unto the LORD, ye kindred of the people, give unto the LORD glory and strength.

29. Give unto the LORD the glory due unto his name; bring an offering, and come before him; worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness.

30. Fear before him, all the earth; the world also shall be stable, that it be not moved.

31. Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice; and let men say among the nations, The LORD reigneth.

GOOD MORNING BELOVED,

TODAY’S OPEN HEAVENS MESSAGE IS ABOUT TRUE WORSHIP TO THE MOST HIGH. READ, APPLY TO YOUR LIFE AND SHARE WITH OTHERS. GOD BLESS YOU

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OPEN HEAVEN 21 DECEMBER 2020 MESSAGE

Worship – true worship is in the absolute submission of the heart to the One being worshipped and adored.

You can pretend to be in awe of any human being and they would be deceived, but God searches the intentions of our heart, and that is why He knows those who truly worship Him. John 4:24 says: 

“God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.”

Search your heart: are you a true worshipper?.

If you claim to be a worshipper and you still commit sin, you need to check your claim again.

A true worshipper of God does not take with levity anything that concerns Him.

David is a very good example of a true worshipper.

He wrote many psalms praising God and talking about how much He loved God’s statutes.

His lifestyle and how he revered God showed that he truly esteemed Him greatly.

He had a burden to build a temple for God and even though He told him not to, David didn’t just fold his hands; he provided all that would be needed to build it. 

That is clearly not eye service. David was a man after God’s own heart, because he practiced heartfelt worship.

If you’re not as committed to your tasks in Church when your Pastor is not around as you are when he is, you are not a true worshipper.

If you worship God because you are expecting something in return, you are not amongst the true worshippers.

God rejects heartless worship (Amos 5:21-24).

Two people can come with similar offerings to Him and He will reject one and accept the other just like in the case of Cain and Abel (Genesis 4:1-15).

Are you a true worshipper?

OPEN HEAVEN 21 DECEMBER 2020 KEY POINT

Worship is a thing of the heart; actions merely express it.

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PREVIOUS DAY: OPEN HEAVENS 20 DECEMBER 2020

OPEN HEAVEN 21 DECEMBER 2020 HYMN

LET US WITH A GLADSOME MIND

1. Let us with a gladsome mind
Praise the Lord for He is kind.
For His mercies aye endure,
Ever faithful, ever sure.

2. He, with all-commanding might,
Filled the new-made world with light.
For His mercies aye endure,
Ever faithful, ever sure.

3. All things living He doth feed,
His full hand supplies their need;
For His mercies aye endure,
Ever faithful, ever sure.

4. He His chosen race did bless
In the wasteful wilderness;
For His mercies aye endure,
Ever faithful, ever sure.

5. Let us then with gladsome mind,
Praise the Lord, for He is kind;
For His mercies aye endure,
Ever faithful, ever sure.

OPEN HEAVEN 21 DECEMBER 2020 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: HEBREWS 7:1-28, HEBREWS 8:1-13, HEBREWS 9:1-28, HEBREWS 10:1-39

TOPIC: GOD USES HARD WORKING MEN AND WOMEN

OPENING PRAYER: Father, please give me good health so that I will work hard for You.

PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE: The leader should ask any of the members to explain what ‘giving your Isaac to God ‘ means.

TODAY’S LESSON:
A: MEMORY VERSE: “Proverbs 6.6 – Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise.” – Proverbs 6:6

B: BIBLE TEXT: 1 Kings 19:15-21

C: LESSON INTRODUCTION: Our God is not lazy. The bible records that He created the whole world in six days then rested in just one day. And this same God created us in His image, so we must resemble Him by being hard working. For God to use anybody, such a fellow must have been a very committed worker, it does not matter the level of responsibility you are given or how little or menial it is. What matters is how you apply yourself to it. The narrative from our today’s text is a food for thought.

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LEADERS DIARY:
A: LESSON AIM: To explicitly show how God hates laziness.

B: TEACHING OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, members should be able to:
i. Explain what laziness means.
ii. Mention some of those who were called by God because they were hard working people.

C: TEXT REVIEW: 1 Kings 19:15-21
i. God reserves the best from the rest.
ii. God does not work with mediocrity.

D: TEACHING METHOD: Discussion method.

E: TIME MANAGEMENT: Share the teaching time using the suggested time schedule.

LESSON OUTLINES: There are two outlines:

A: PROPHET ELISHA AS A CASE STUDY:
God told Prophet Elijah to ordain Elisha in his (Elijah) stead, because Elijah will soon be taken away. And this Elisha was a farmer, – not a lazy farmer. Elijah met him (Elisha) on his farm working.

Some lessons to learn:
i. Farming was Elisha’s occupation.
ii. He had employees under him.
iii. He was always with his employees in the farm.

Remember the bible says “whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might…” – Ecclesiastes 9:10a.
Also the Holy Spirit admonishes us in 2 Thessalonians 3:10 that anybody who would not work, neither should he eat.

B: OTHER EXAMPLES OF MEN WHOM GOD USED MIGHTILY FOR THEIR GENERATION ARE:
a- David. – 1 Samuel 16:11-12
b- Joseph – Genesis 40:1-4; 41:38-40
c- Jephthah – Judges 11:1-3
d- Moses – Exodus 3:1-10
e- Joshua – Exodus 17:9-13
f- Paul – Acts 8:1-4; 9:1-9; 15

ACTIVITY: Why do you think God always uses hard working men and women for His kingdom assignment?

SUMMARY: Be hard working.

CONCLUSION: God is still searching for hard working men and women in our present days. So find something meaningful to occupy yourself, it does not matter how menial it may look. Be hard working and gain respect from God and men.

PRAYER POINTS:
1. Father, thank You for today’s housefellowship meeting.
2. Father, please provide jobs for those who do not have one in this centre.
3. Father, as many youth who are waiting on You for work, please answer them speedily.
4. Father, continue to use Daddy G.O. mightily.
5. Individual requests.

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

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

MONDAY:
1 Thessalonians 5:18 – If you are already working, thank God for it.

TUESDAY:
Matthew 7:7 – If you do not have work, thank God first, then ask Him to provide for you.

WEDNESDAY:
Proverbs 6:1-10 – Look for something to do. Don’t be idle.

THURSDAY:
Proverbs 6:1-10 – Disassociate yourself from idle people in your environment.

FRIDAY:
2 Kings 7:1-10 – Pray against the spirit of limitation.

SATURDAY:
John 6:1-10 – Network with people by telling them your present state.

SUNDAY:
Proverbs 18:24 – Be friendly with people.

AUTHOR: Pastor E.A. Adeboye
THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD.

TOPIC: GOD USES HARD WORKING MEN AND WOMEN

MEMORY VERSE: “Proverbs 6.6 – Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise.” – Proverbs 6:6

TEXT: 1 Kings 19:15-21

INTRODUCTION: Our God is not lazy. The bible records that He created the whole world in six days then rested in just one day. And this same God created us in His image, so we must resemble Him by being hard working. For God to use anybody, such a fellow must have been a very committed worker, it does not matter the level of responsibility you are given or how little or menial it is. What matters is how you apply yourself to it. The narrative from our today’s text is a food for thought.

PROPHET ELISHA AS A CASE STUDY:
God told Prophet Elijah to ordain Elisha in his (Elijah) stead, because Elijah will soon be taken away. And this Elisha was a farmer, – not a lazy farmer. Elijah met him (Elisha) on his farm working.

READ >> OPEN HEAVENS 20 DECEMBER 2020

Some lessons to learn:
i. Farming was Elisha’s occupation.
ii. He had employees under him.
iii. He was always with his employees in the farm.

Remember the bible says “whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might…” – Ecclesiastes 9:10a.
Also the Holy Spirit admonishes us in 2 Thessalonians 3:10 that anybody who would not work, neither should he eat.

B: OTHER EXAMPLES OF MEN WHOM GOD USED MIGHTILY FOR THEIR GENERATION ARE:
a- David. – 1 Samuel 16:11-12
b- Joseph – Genesis 40:1-4; 41:38-40
c- Jephthah – Judges 11:1-3
d- Moses – Exodus 3:1-10
e- Joshua – Exodus 17:9-13
f- Paul – Acts 8:1-4; 9:1-9; 15

CONCLUSION: God is still searching for hard working men and women in our present days. So find something meaningful to occupy yourself, it does not matter how menial it may look. Be hard working and gain respect from God and men.

PRAYER POINTS:
1. Father, thank You for today’s house fellowship meeting.
2. Father, please provide jobs for those who do not have one in this centre.
3. Father, as many youth who are waiting on You for work, please answer them speedily.
4. Father, continue to use Daddy G.O. mightily.
5. Individual requests.

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

MONDAY:
1 Thessalonians 5:18 – If you are already working, thank God for it.

TUESDAY:
Matthew 7:7 – If you do not have work, thank God first, then ask Him to provide for you.

WEDNESDAY:
Proverbs 6:1-10 – Look for something to do. Don’t be idle.

THURSDAY:
Proverbs 6:1-10 – Disassociate yourself from idle people in your environment.

FRIDAY:
2 Kings 7:1-10 – Pray against the spirit of limitation.

SATURDAY:
John 6:1-10 – Network with people by telling them your present state.

SUNDAY:
Proverbs 18:24 – Be friendly with people.

AUTHOR: PASTOR E.A. ADEBOYE
THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD.