TOPIC: DISCERNING OF SPIRITS

SUNDAY SCHOOL HYMN

1. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
O how I love Thee well,
I am happy, it makes me glad
To rejoice at Thy birth.

2. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
Thy friend friendship suits me well,
Both young and will sing Thy song,
We long for Sunday School.

3. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
Christ was Thy first teacher,
The Holy Spirit, great teacher,
Does manifest in thee.

4. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
This testimony is sure,
That God, the Father Almighty,
Poured His blessing on Thee.

5. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
Though the sun be so bright,
Or if the clouds be black with rain,
I’ll be in Sunday School.

6. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
I rejoice to see Thee,
Will thou pass over me today?
Without my being blest?

OPENING PRAYER:
Father, save from spiritual ignorance. Enable me to rightly discern every spirit in operation around me.

MEMORY VERSE:
“Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world”. 1 John 4:1

BIBLE PASSAGE: 1 John 4:1-4

[1]Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.

[2]Hereby know ye the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God:

[3]And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God: and this is that spirit of antichrist, whereof ye have heard that it should come; and even now already is it in the world.

[4]Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world.

INTRODUCTION:

There is a spirit behind most actions that people take. There are different spirits but there is one Holy Spirit. In Matthew 10:1, we are told of unclean spirits. 1 Timothy 4:1 talks of seducing spirits. In 1 Kings 22:23, we are told of lying spirits.

1 John 4:6 talks of the spirit of error and 1 John 43 talks about the spirit of antichrist. How do you know which spirit is in operation for a situation? We look at the issue of discerning spirits today.

TEXT REVIEW:

1 John 4:1-4
The Almighty God through Apostle John gave two directives to the believers:

i. Not to believe every spirit. 1 John 4:1
ii. To try the spirit. 1 John 4:1

LESSON OUTLINES:

1. WHAT IS DISCERNING OF SPIRITS

i. Before the teacher provides the answer to this question, teacher should ask the students what they understand by discerning of spirits.

ii. Teacher should refer to 1 Cor. 6-7, 10 where the Bible mentioned diverse operations and manifestations of the Holy Spirit’s gifts to believers of which “discerning of spirits” is one.

iii. Teacher should now answer the question: WHAT IS DISCERNING OF SPIRITS?

Answers:
i. Discerning of spirits is the supernatural ability to identify the spirits or spirit in operation. 1 Cor. 2:11-15

ii. Discerning of spirits is a type of spiritual x-ray which shows the real spirit, intention and plan behind what appears normal and harmless. 2 Cor. 1:14

iii. It is the ability to examine doctrines, situations or people and know whether they are of God or Satan. 1 Tim. 4:1; 2 Peter 2:1-2

iv. Discerning of spirits is the ability to see into and hear from the spiritual realms. Luke 1:26-37.

CLASS ACTIVITY 1:

Class should discuss why many demonic activities are going on in our society in general and the Church in particular and all seems to be well.

2. PURPOSE OF DISCERNING OF SPIRITS

Question.
What is the purpose of discerning of spirits?
Answers:

i. To receive a clear, in-depth and prolonged insight into the realm of the spirit. E.g. John in the island of Patmos. Rev. 1:10-20

ii. To know in advance the coming judgement. Gen. 18:17-22

iii. To spot doctrinal forgeries that have plagued the church. Eph. 4:14

iv. To assure God’s people if His presence with them in times of grace danger. 2 Kings 6:14-17; Acts 27:21-24

v. To expose the motive and spirit behind people’s actions. Acts 16:16-18

CLASS ACTIVITY 2:

If members of the church are filled with discerning of spirit, thieves, adulterers and people with familiar spirit will not flourish in the church. Class should therefore discuss how members of the congregation can be filled with the gift of “Discerning of Spirits”?

SUMMARY:
We need the gift of the discerning of spirits more than ever before now in the church.

CONCLUSION:
The manifestation of the spiritual gift of discerning of spirit will bring abundant profit in the spiritual realms to the church.

EVALUATION:
What are the benefits of the gift of discerning of spirit?

CLOSING PRAYER:
Father, please fill our churches with the gift of discerning of spirits

ASSIGNMENT:
Mention 5 factors that can prevent the gift of discerning of spirits from operating in the churches.

TOPIC: DISCERNING OF SPIRITS

SUNDAY SCHOOL HYMN

1. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
O how I love Thee well,
I am happy, it makes me glad
To rejoice at Thy birth.

2. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
Thy friend friendship suits me well,
Both young and will sing Thy song,
We long for Sunday School.

3. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
Christ was Thy first teacher,
The Holy Spirit, great teacher,
Does manifest in thee.

4. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
This testimony is sure,
That God, the Father Almighty,
Poured His blessing on Thee.

5. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
Though the sun be so bright,
Or if the clouds be black with rain,
I’ll be in Sunday School.

6. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
I rejoice to see Thee,
Will thou pass over me today?
Without my being blest?

MEMORY VERSE: “Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.” 1 John 4:1

BIBLE PASSAGE: 1 John 4:1-4

[1]Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.

[2]Hereby know ye the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God:

[3]And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God: and this is that spirit of antichrist, whereof ye have heard that it should come; and even now already is it in the world.

[4]Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world.

INTRODUCTION:

There is a spirit behind most actions that people take. There are different spirits but there is one Holy Spirit. In Matthew 10:1, we are told of unclean spirits. 1 Timothy 4:1 talks of seducing spirits.

In 1 Kings 22:23, we are told of lying spirits. 1 John 4:6 talks of the spirit of error and 1 John 4:3 talks about the spirit of antichrist. How do you know which spirit is in operation for a situation? We look at the issue of discerning spirits today.

OUTLINES:

1. WHAT IS DISCERNING OF SPIRITS

This is the supernatural ability to identify the spirits or spirit in operation. 1 Cor. 2:11-15. It is the divine ability to differentiate between the good and the evil spirits. It is a type of spiritual x-ray which shows the real spirit, intention and plan behind what appears normal and harmless.

2 Cor. 1:14. It is the ability to examine doctrines, situations or people and know whether they are of God or Satan. 1 Tim. 4:1; 2 Peter 2:1-2. It can also be simplified put as the ability to see into and hear from the spiritual realms. Luke 1:26-37.

2. PURPOSE OF DISCERNING OF SPIRITS

1. To receive a clear, in-depth and prolonged insight into the realm of the spirit e.g. John in the island of Patmos. Rev. 1:10-20

2. To know in advance the coming judgement. Gen. 18:17-22

3. To spot doctrinal forgeries that have plagued the church. Eph. 4:14

4. To assure God’s people if His presence with them in times of grace danger. 2 Kings 6:14-17; Acts 27:21-24

5. To expose the motive and spirit behind people’s actions. Acts 16:16-18

CONCLUSION:
Can you discern now what kind of spirit is worked in you?
Through the gift of discerning of spirits, Satan hold over God’s people is broken. Covet the gift today.

QUESTIONS:
1. What is discerning of spirits?
2. List some purposes of the gift of discerning of spirits.

ASSIGNMENT:
Mention 5 factors that can prevent the gift of discerning of spirits from operating in the churches.

Good Morning Beloved,

DAILY PERSONAL CONFESSION: May you draw down from the expansive pool of God’s resources, like the clean water that is drawn very early in the morning from the stream, may you benefit from the best of God’s riches, may divine resources be available for you in abundance in Jesus mighty. AMEN

TODAY’S OPEN HEAVENS: OPEN HEAVENS 16 MAY 2020 SATURDAY

DAILY DECLARATIONS

I decree this Saturday, as I raise up an altar for God in my home, His presence shall destroy every pain and fear in my life and family, in Jesus Name

Thank you for terminating the negative thoughts the enemy wants to bring into my home to scatter my marriage, thank You Jesus

Thank you for giving me an excellent spirit that brings breakthrough into my journey in life, thank You Jesus

My life is an haven of testimonies unlimited, my joy overflows endlessly, my situation in life is receiving a turn around, in the name of Jesus

I decree, that which I have waited for, for long is manifesting with divine speed to the glory of God. It is my season , it is my time and nothing can truncate my destiny in Jesus name.

I decree, I am a child of God and I carry in me the glory of God therefore Satan and his cohorts have no power over me, in the name of Jesus

I decree, every power sent to cripple my progress in the spiritual realm is permanently disabled and negated, in Jesus’ name

I decree every unwanted situation set to crown my life with stagnation is permanently erased, in Jesus’ name

I decree every unwanted situation set to crown my life with stagnation is permanently erased

I decree my thoughts are sanctified and I live in purity and righteousness of Christ for the rest of my life, in the mighty name of Jesus

I decree concerning (mention) my testimony will never be aborted in Jesus name

I decree every fear initiated by pandemic in lives across the world is subdued henceforth and faith is rising in individual souls and nations in Jesus’ name

I decree concerning leaders of all nations that the power to only obey the will of God is released upon them and all evil advise is terminated

I decree concerning all that are affected, infected or delayed by the pandemic divine restoration locates them henceforth

I decree concerning all health-care, essential and frontline workers only the purpose of God will be fulfilled in and through them in Jesus name

I decree concerning (mention) my testimony will never be aborted in Jesus name

Go ahead and celebrate Jesus for these wonderful declarations!

What A FAITHFUL FATHER!

We return all Glory to our FATHER in heaven.

Holy Spirit, inspire intercessory team for more prophetic declarations on this platform, in Jesus’ name

Somebody shout Hallelujah!

Good Morning Beloved,

DAILY PERSONAL CONFESSION: May you draw down from the expansive pool of God’s resources, like the clean water that is drawn very early in the morning from the stream, may you benefit from the best of God’s riches, may divine resources be available for you in abundance in Jesus mighty. AMEN

DAILY DECLARATIONS: DAILY DECLARATIONS FOR TODAY 16 MAY 2020

TODAY’S OPEN HEAVENS: OPEN HEAVENS 16 MAY 2020 SATURDAY

PRAYER POINTS

ALMIGHTY SAVIOUR, I worship and honour You this Saturday and always

EVERLASTING KING, thank You for the forgiveness of sin and Your blood shed for the salvation of my soul

LORD ETERNAL, thank You for Your unfailing love showered on me daily

FATHER, thank You for the strength to wait on You even when it seemed impossible, give me the grace to continue, in the name of Jesus

FATHER, thank You for replacing every weakness inside of me known or unknown with Your strength

SPIRIT OF THE LIVING GOD, thank You for the word that You have spoken into my life that brings deliverance and favour into my life

FATHER, thank You for Your divine ability that sets me free from the bondage of the wickedness of this world

FATHER, do a new thing in my life and family, expand us in all ramifications of life and bless us with financial wisdom, in the name of

FATHER, bring me closer to Your word. Teach me Your principles of wealth and guide me through my journey of self-discovery, in the name of Jesus

FATHER, bless me with godly wealth. Help me not to abuse grace, in the mighty name of Jesus

FATHER, help me to remain focused on You and my divine assignment, and not be distracted by the mundane things of this world, in Jesus name.

FATHER, please, uphold me till the end, by Your right hand of righteousness; scatter every plan of Satan to make me backslide, in Jesus name.

FATHER, please, give me the grace to live above sin, and to do Your perfect will in this perverse and wicked generation, in Jesus name.

FATHER, wear upon me the garment of Your righteousness, and, let holiness be my lifestyle, in Jesus name.

OUR FATHER, please uphold Your children; Pastor E. A. Adeboye, Pastor Foluke A. Adeboye, their children and everyone working with them by Your right hand of righteousness till the end. Reward them abundantly for all their labours of love to the body of Christ, in the mighty name of Jesus

OUR FATHER, please uphold Your children working everyday on this platform (rccgonline.org) to prepare these prayers and declarations with Your right hand of righteousness. Give them the grace to keep up with this good work of Faith, in the name of Jesus

OUR FATHER, bless each and everyone dedicating their time to pray through these prayers & declarations at the point of their needs. Give them the grace to share/rebroadcast these prayers, 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 answered prayers.
(1 Thessalonians 5:18).

#GodBlessOurHomes

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 18 MAY 2020 MONDAY: VOW WITH CARE

MEMORIZE: Better is it that thou shouldest not vow, than that thou shouldest vow and not pay. Ecclesiastes 5:5

BIBLE READING ECCLESIASTES 5: 4-6

4. When thou vowest a vow unto God, defer not to pay it; for he hath no pleasure in fools: pay that which thou hast vowed.

5. Better is it that thou shouldest not vow, than that thou shouldest vow and not pay.

6. Suffer not thy mouth to cause thy flesh to sin; neither say thou before the angel, that it was an error: wherefore should God be angry at thy voice, and destroy the work of thine hands?

MESSAGE

I understand that sometimes you can be very zealous about the work of God; so zealous as to make vows that you cannot fulfil.

No matter how zealous you are, please dont make vows in a hurry.

A vow is a bond, like a covenant between yourself and the person you are vowing to.

You dont enter into covenants just out of zeal, you enter knowing exactly what you are doing. Ecclesiastes 5:5 says:

“Better is it that thou shouldest not vow, than that thou shouldest vow and not pay.”

If you are not sure that you can fultil a vow, you don’t have to make the vow, just have what you want to do in mind and work towards doing it.

This is better than making the vow and not being able to fulfil it at the end of the day.

For example, if you want to make a vow that will require you to drop your pocket money and go hungry for a few days, well, its okay, as long as you are very sure that the Holy Spirit is leading you.

However, vowing to give an amount that is beyond your pocket money is not wise,even if you expect an uncle to give you some
more money, dont make the vow.

PRAYER POINT

Don’t be quick to make vows. God does not like vow breakers.

HYMN

WHEN WE WALK WITH THE LORD

1. When we walk with the Lord
In the light of His Word,
What a glory He sheds on our way,
While we do His good will,
He abides with us still,
And with all who will trust and obey.

CHORUS
Trust and obey,
For there’s no other way
To be happy in Jesus,
But to trust and obey.

2. Not a shadow can rise,
Not a cloud in the skies,
But His smile quickly drives it away,
Not a doubt or a fear,
Not a sigh or a tear,
Can abide while we trust and obey.

3. Not a burden we bear,
Not a sorrow we share,
But our toil He doth richly repay,
Not a grief nor a loss,
Not a frown nor a cross,
But is blest if we trust and obey.

4. But we never can prove
The delights of His love,
Until all on the altar we lay,
For the favour He shows,
And the joy He bestows,
Are for them who will trust and obey.

5. Then in fellowship sweet
We will sit at His feet,
Or we’ll walk by His side in the way,
What He says we will do,
Where He sends, we will go,
Never fear, only trust and obey.

BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: 2 KINGS 20:1-21,2 KINGS 21:1-26 , 2 KINGS 22:1-20 , JOHN 6:45-71

MEMORIZE: And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. Galatians 6:9

BIBLE READING LUKE 18:29-30

29. And he said unto them, Verily I say unto you, There is no man that hath left house, or parents, or brethren, or wife, or children, for the kingdom of God’s sake,

30. Who shall not receive manifold more in this present time, and in the world to come life everlasting.

Being a Christian teenager in this perverse world can be tough. I know you see many
other teenagers commit sin so much that it seems normal.

You also see many other teenagers enjoying all the pleasures of this world and it seems as it you are a tool choosing to stick with Christ.

I want to encourage you today, do not be weary, you are on the right path while they are on the wrong path.

I know this because I have been on the same path as you for over 45 years now and I tell you I have never regretted it.

When the going gets tough, the tough gets going. Dont ever relent in the face of
trials and temptations. Stay with Christ at all cost and you wont regret it.

On the other hand, those who are fulfilling the lust of the flesh and committing sin will have plenty of regrets in the future if they dont repent now.

Some will become addicted to drugs, some girls will become pregnant, some will
have abortions and damage their wombs, and some others will drop out of school.

You will not be named with any of these things if you remain in Christ.

What profit is it if you mortgage your future just for some worldly pleasures today?

PRAYER POINT

Though the Christian life may seem boring, it is the most joyous and peaceful life ever.

HYMN

STAND UP! STAND UP FOR JESUS

1. Stand up, stand up for Jesus!
Ye soldiers of the cross;
Lift high His royal banner,
It must not suffer loss:
From victory unto victory,
His army shall He lead,
Till every foe is vanquished,
And Christ is Lord indeed.

2. Stand up, stand up for Jesus!
The trumpet call obey:
Forth to the mighty conflict,
In this His glorious day;
Ye that are men now serveHim
Against unnumbered foes;
Let courage rise with danger,
And strength to strength
oppose.

3. Stand up, stand up for Jesus!
Stand in His strength alone,
The arm of flesh will fail
you,
Ye dare not trust your own;
Put on the gospel armour,
And watching unto prayer,
When duty calls or danger,
Be never wanting there.

4. Stand up, stand up for Jesus!
The strife will not be long;
This day the noise of battle,
The next the victor’s song;
To him that overcometh
A crown of life shall be;
He with the King of glory
Shall reign eternally.

BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR:
2 KINGS 23:1-37 , 2 KINGS 24:1-20 , 2 KINGS
25:1-30 , JOHN 7:1-53

Good Morning Beloved,

DAILY PERSONAL CONFESSION: I am not and will never be a slave to fear because I have in me the truth of God and the Holy spirit is my guide. My life is an haven of testimonies unlimited, my joy overflows endlessly, my situation in life is receiving a turn around. That which I have waited for, for long is manifesting with divine speed to the glory of God. It is my season, it is my time and nothing can truncate my destiny in Jesus name. Amen!

PRAYER POINTS: PRAYER POINTS ON TODAY’S OPEN HEAVEN 15 MAY 2020 FRIDAY

TODAY’S OPEN HEAVENS: OPEN HEAVENS 15 MAY 2020 FRIDAY

TEENS DEVOTIONAL: OPEN HEAVENS FOR TEENS 15 MAY 2020

NEXT DAY: OPEN HEAVENS 16 MAY 2020 SATURDAY

NEXT DAY: OPEN HEAVENS FOR TEENS 16 MAY 2020 SATURDAY

DAILY DECLARATIONS

I decree this Friday, as I raise up an altar for God in my home, His presence shall destroy every pain and fear in my life and family, in Jesus Name

Thank you for terminating the negative thoughts the enemy wants to bring into my home to scatter my marriage, thank You Jesus

Thank you for giving me an excellent spirit that brings breakthrough into my journey in life, thank You Jesus

I decree by Your power, let every word of the enemy said against my life be futile, in Jesus name

I decree I am a child of God and I carry in me the glory of God therefore Satan and his cohorts have no power over me

I decree every power sent to cripple my progress in the spiritual realm is permanently disabled and negated in Jesus name

I decree every unwanted situation set to crown my life with stagnation is permanently erased

I decree my thoughts are sanctified and I live in purity and righteousness of Christ for the rest of my life

I decree every fear initiated by pandemic in lives across the world is subdued henceforth and faith is rising in individual souls and nations in Jesus name

I decree my faith in God will never dwindle into fear, doubt, blasphemy or ungratefulness in any aspect, in Jesus’ name

I cancel every evil report from the pit of hell over my household and I, in Jesus’ name

I decree, no matter how many loss accounted for this season,  I and my household will not partake of it, in Jesus name

I decree, concerning those affected by the current pandemic, either due to loss of life of loved ones, finance, whatever it is comfort them at all front, in Jesus’ name

I decree, concerning my household and I; let your power of divine acceleration rest over every situation stagnant in our lives in the mighty name of Jesus

I decree concerning leaders of all nations that the power to only obey the will of God is released upon them and all evil advise is terminated

I decree concerning all that are affected, infected or delayed by the pandemic divine restoration locates them henceforth

I decree concerning all health-care, essential and frontline workers only the purpose of God will be fulfilled in and through them in Jesus name

I decree concerning (mention) my testimony will never be aborted in Jesus name

I decree that all that has been planned from the kingdom of darkness against the body of Christ worldwide will never stand, in the name of Jesus

I decree all the blessings of God over my destiny will manifest at the appropriate time and it will never be cut shut in Jesus’ name

I decree my prayer altar will never become futile, in any aspect in Jesus’ name

I decree concerning the pandemic around the world and the effect on humanity mercy speaks henceforth and no evil judgement shall stand, in the mighty name of Jesus

Go ahead and celebrate Jesus for these wonderful declarations!

What A FAITHFUL FATHER!

We return all Glory to our FATHER in heaven.

Holy Spirit, inspire intercessory team for more prophetic declarations on this platform, in Jesus’ name

Somebody shout Hallelujah!

GOOD MORNING BELOVED,

DAILY PERSONAL CONFESSION: I am not and will never be a slave to fear because I have in me the truth of God and the Holy spirit is my guide. My life is an haven of testimonies unlimited, my joy overflows endlessly, my situation in life is receiving a turn around. That which I have waited for, for long is manifesting with divine speed to the glory of God. It is my season, it is my time and nothing can truncate my destiny in Jesus name. Amen!

TODAY’S OPEN HEAVENS: OPEN HEAVENS 15 MAY 2020 FRIDAY

DAILY DECLARATIONS: DAILY DECLARATIONS FOR TODAY 15 MAY 2020 FRIDAY

TEENS DEVOTIONAL: OPEN HEAVENS FOR TEENS 15 MAY 2020

NEXT DAY: OPEN HEAVENS 16 MAY 2020 SATURDAY

NEXT DAY: OPEN HEAVENS FOR TEENS 16 MAY 2020 SATURDAY

PRAYER POINTS

ALMIGHTY SAVIOUR, I worship and honour You this day and always, thank You for Your love upon my household

FATHER, thank You for this blessed new dawn and privilege of life, in Jesus name

EVERLASTING KING, thank You for the forgiveness of sin and Your blood shed for the salvation of my soul

LORD ETERNAL, thank You for Your unfailing love showered on me and my household daily

LORD, thank You for the strength to wait on You even when it seemed impossible

FATHER, thank you for replacing every weakness inside of me known or unknown with your strength

SPIRIT OF THE LIVING GOD, thank You for the word that you have spoken into my life that brings deliverance and favour into my life, thank You for my household and Your grace upon us.

ABBA FATHER, thank You for Your divine ability that set me free from the bondage of the wickedness of this world, especially in the area of my marriage

FATHER, give married men the grace to love their wives, unconditionally, as Christ loved the church and gave His life for her, in Jesus’ name.

FATHER, give all married women, the grace to submit to their husbands, and not to see submission as stupidity or slavery, but as a commandment, from God, in Jesus’ name.

FATHER, help both the husband and the wife to see that obedience to God’s words, as concerning marriage, no matter how illogical brings success, in Jesus’ name.

FATHER, give every member of the Christian home the grace to live together, under the same roof, as this is a key factor, in promoting stronger family ties, understanding and love, in Jesus’ name.

FATHER, every attempt as vengeance and  unforgiveness, will further polarise the home; Father, give every party to a marriage a forgiving spirit and the grace never to avenge themselves of perceived or actual wrongs, in Jesus’ name.

FATHER, give the husband and the wife, the grace to settle their differences without the involvement of external parties; help me not to discredit my spouse before outsiders, in order to attract financial or other favours from them, in Jesus’ name.

FATHER, give me the grace to obey all Your instructions on marriage; and, let my home be like heaven on earth, in Jesus’ name.

OUR FATHER, please uphold Your children; Pastor E. A. Adeboye, Pastor Foluke A. Adeboye, their children and everyone working with them by Your right hand of righteousness till the end. Reward them abundantly for all their labours of love to the body of Christ, in the mighty name of Jesus

OUR FATHER, please uphold Your children working everyday on this platform (rccgonline.org) to prepare these prayers and declarations with Your right hand of righteousness. Give them the grace to keep up with this good work of Faith, in the name of Jesus

OUR FATHER, bless each and everyone dedicating their time to pray through these prayers & declarations at the point of their needs. Give them the grace to share/rebroadcast these prayers, 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 answered prayers.
(1 Thessalonians 5:18).

#GodBlessOurHomes

OPEN HEAVEN 17 MAY 2020 MEMORIZE: Wherein I suffer trouble, as an evil doer, even unto bonds; but the word of God is not bound. 2 Timothy 2:9

OPEN HEAVEN 17 MAY 2020 BIBLE READING MATHEW 7:21-27

21. Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.

22. Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works?

23. And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.

24. Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock:

25. And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell not: for it was founded upon a rock.

26. And every one that heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them not, shall be likened unto a foolish man, which built his house upon the sand:

27. And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell: and great was the fall of it.

HAPPY SUNDAY BELOVED.

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OPEN HEAVEN 17 MAY 2020 MESSAGE SUNDAY

“So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. Romans 10:17“.

I cannot overstate the importance of the word of God in the life of a believer.

Romans 10:14-17 emphasizes this and also reveals the need of preachers in the world today.

We need witnesses so the faith of people can be built on the sure foundation of the word of God.

Today, while some preachers minister as oracles of God; others do so as orators teaching human philosophy and traditions of men.

Paul warned against this in 1 Timothy 1:4,7 and Titus 1:14.

Todays memory verse tells us clearly why we must be careful of any teaching that does not warn against sin.

Such is not from God. Living by this foundation keeps you from sin. Todays Bible reading has many lessons for us.

First, it is wisdom to walk according to the word of God.

Some people will say the Bible is too old to offer solutions to the present world issues but what did Jesus say concerning the word of God?

He said For verily I say unto you, till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled
(Matthew 5:18).

There will be trials and persecutions against your faith.

However, Gods word is a sure anchor. Jesus assures that a house built on the sure foundation of the word of God shall stand. It is foolishness to equate the word of man with the word of God.

The word of man has no sure foundation, therefore, any house built on human philosophy will crumble in the face of a storm.

Beloved, are you building your house of faith on the solid and infallible word of God or on the sandy soil of the ideology of man?.

Think about it now and take a decision to walk only by Gods word.

OPEN HEAVEN 17 MAY 2020 PRAYER POINT

Decide that from today, you will be more devoted to studying the word of God and living by it.

Thank you for reading today’s Open Heaven 17 May 2020 Sunday 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

OPEN HEAVEN 17 MAY 2020 HYMN

WHEN WE WALK WITH THE LORD

1. When we walk with the Lord
In the light of His Word,
What a glory He sheds on our way,
While we do His good will,
He abides with us still,
And with all who will trust and obey.

CHORUS
Trust and obey,
For there’s no other way
To be happy in Jesus,
But to trust and obey.

2. Not a shadow can rise,
Not a cloud in the skies,
But His smile quickly drives it away,
Not a doubt or a fear,
Not a sigh or a tear,
Can abide while we trust and obey.

3. Not a burden we bear,
Not a sorrow we share,
But our toil He doth richly repay,
Not a grief nor a loss,
Not a frown nor a cross,
But is blest if we trust and obey.

4. But we never can prove
The delights of His love,
Until all on the altar we lay,
For the favour He shows,
And the joy He bestows,
Are for them who will trust and obey.

5. Then in fellowship sweet
We will sit at His feet,
Or we’ll walk by His side in the way,
What He says we will do,
Where He sends, we will go,
Never fear, only trust and obey.

OPEN HEAVEN 17 MAY 2020 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: PSALMS 26:1-12 , PSALMS 40:1-17 , PSALMS 58:1-11, PSALMS 61:1-8 , PSALMS 62:1-12, PSALMS 64:1-10

MEMORIZE: And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man’s life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth. Luke 12:15

BIBLE READING EXODUS 20:17

Thou shalt not covet thy neighbour’s house, thou shalt not covet thy neighbour’s wife, nor his manservant, nor his maidservant, nor his ox, nor his ass, nor any thing that is thy neighbour’s.

GOOD MORNING BELOVED.

TODAY’S OPEN HEAVENS: OPEN HEAVENS 17 MAY 2020 SUNDAY

Covetousness is a sin before God.

Covetousness is the strong desire to have something that is not yours.

When you see someone else with a new phone and all you can think about is how to take over the ownership of that phone, you are covetous.

Covetousness leads to stealing or scheming to get things that are not yours.

An example of a covetous person in the Bible was Achan (Joshua 7:1-26 ).

Just because of one covetous fellow amongst the Israelites, God turned His back against the entire nation and they suffered great defeat.

If He could turn His back on the entire nation just because of one covetous fellow, then you can see how much He hates covetousness.

A covetous person cannot experience the grace and favour of God because God will turn His back against such a person.

There are always consequences for being covetous; King David coveted Uriahs wife and a curse was placed on him such that the sword has still not departed from his lineage up till date.

God hates covetousness.

You may desire what belongs to others but pray to God to provide yours for you.

PRAYER POINT

Father, if there is any seed of covetousness in my life, please uproot it now in Jesus name.

HYMN

WHEN WE WALK WITH THE LORD

1. When we walk with the Lord
In the light of His Word,
What a glory He sheds on our way,
While we do His good will,
He abides with us still,
And with all who will trust and obey.

CHORUS
Trust and obey,
For there’s no other way
To be happy in Jesus,
But to trust and obey.

2. Not a shadow can rise,
Not a cloud in the skies,
But His smile quickly drives it away,
Not a doubt or a fear,
Not a sigh or a tear,
Can abide while we trust and obey.

3. Not a burden we bear,
Not a sorrow we share,
But our toil He doth richly repay,
Not a grief nor a loss,
Not a frown nor a cross,
But is blest if we trust and obey.

4. But we never can prove
The delights of His love,
Until all on the altar we lay,
For the favour He shows,
And the joy He bestows,
Are for them who will trust and obey.

5. Then in fellowship sweet
We will sit at His feet,
Or we’ll walk by His side in the way,
What He says we will do,
Where He sends, we will go,
Never fear, only trust and obey.

BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: 2 Kings 18:1-37 , 2 Kings 19:1-37 , John 6:22-71