OPEN HEAVEN 8 MAY 2020 MEMORISE: And Jesus answered and said unto him, What wilt thou that I should do unto thee? The blind man said unto him, Lord, that I might receive my sight. – Mark 10:51

OPEN HEAVEN 8 MAY 2020 READ: 2 KINGS 2:9-10 (KJV)

9. And it came to pass, when they were gone over, that Elijah said unto Elisha, Ask what I shall do for thee, before I be taken away from thee. And Elisha said, I pray thee, let a double portion of thy spirit be upon me.

10. And he said, Thou hast asked a hard thing; nevertheless, if thou see me when I am taken from thee, it shall be so unto thee; but if not, it shall not be so.

GOOD MORNING BELOVED,

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OPEN HEAVEN 8 MAY 2020 MESSAGE

One would think that the lame man at the Beautiful Gate (Acts 3) would ask that his ankles be strengthened; instead, he asked the Apostles for alms. Many of us are like this lame man; we do not know exactly what we need.

In today’s memory verse, Jesus asked the blind man crying after Him what he wanted. The question may appear needless as there should be only one pressing need for a blind man.

Yet, if you look at the lame man in Acts 3, you would understand the importance of the question. That is why God is asking you today:

“What do you need? Do you really know?”

Elijah asked Elisha in (2 Kings 2:9-10)  for what he needed. The latter did not waste time as he quickly asked for the double portion of his masters anointing. He knew what he wanted, did as his master required and got his blessing.

Many years ago, a mighty man of God offered us – participants at an international conference in the United States – an opportunity to ask for what we needed for our ministries.

While some asked for books, tracts and financial assistance, I asked Him to lay his anointed hands on me for the work of the ministry.

He was surprised but impressed about my specific and uncommon request; he did so, prayed for me and today, you are a living testimony of Gods faithfulness in our ministry.

“But seek ye first the kingdom of God and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.” – (Matthew 6:33)

As a child of God, it is better for you to go after the Giver of gifts than the gifts themselves. This is the most needful pursuit of your life – the Kingdom of God and His righteousness.

When this is settled, your Father will meet all your other needs. He will take care of you as His child. Do the needful: accept Jesus as your Lord and Saviour, then trust Him for everything (John 3:3,5).

He will surely meet all your needs (Philippians 4:19) in the mighty name of Jesus.

OPEN HEAVEN 8 MAY 2020 PRAYER POINT:

Father, please secure a place for me in Your Kingdom. Let me seat in high places with Your Son Jesus Christ my Lord.

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PREVIOUS DAY: OPEN HEAVENS 7 MAY 2020

OPEN HEAVEN 8 MAY 2020 HYMNAL:

HYMN 20 – NEARER, MY GOD TO THEE

1. Nearer, my God to Thee,
Nearer to Thee;
E’en though it be a cross
That raiseth me,
Still all my song shall be,
Nearer, my God, to Thee, (2ce)
Nearer to Thee!

2. Though, like the wanderer,
The sun gone down,
Darkness be over me,
My rest a stone,
Yet in my dreams I’d be
Nearer, my God, to Thee, (2ce)
Nearer to Thee!

3. There let the way appear
Steps unto heaven;
All that Thou send’st to me
In mercy given;
Angels to beckon me
Nearer, my God, to Thee, (2ce)
Nearer to Thee!

4. Then with my waking thoughts
Bright with Thy praise,
Out of my stony griefs
Bethel I’ll raise;
So by my woes to be
Nearer, my God, to Thee, (2ce)
Nearer to Thee!

5. Or if on joyful wing
Cleaving the sky,
Sun, moon, and stars forgot,
Upward I fly,
Still all my song shall be,
Nearer, my God, to Thee, (2ce)
Nearer to Thee!

OPEN HEAVEN 8 MAY 2020 BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: 2 SAMUEL 8-9, 1 CHRONICLES 18

2 SAMUEL 8-9 KING JAMES VERSION (KJV)

CHAPTER 8

1 And after this it came to pass that David smote the Philistines, and subdued them: and David took Methegammah out of the hand of the Philistines.

² And he smote Moab, and measured them with a line, casting them down to the ground; even with two lines measured he to put to death, and with one full line to keep alive. And so the Moabites became David’s servants, and brought gifts.

³ David smote also Hadadezer, the son of Rehob, king of Zobah, as he went to recover his border at the river Euphrates.

⁴ And David took from him a thousand chariots, and seven hundred horsemen, and twenty thousand footmen: and David houghed all the chariot horses, but reserved of them for an hundred chariots.

⁵ And when the Syrians of Damascus came to succour Hadadezer king of Zobah, David slew of the Syrians two and twenty thousand men.

⁶ Then David put garrisons in Syria of Damascus: and the Syrians became servants to David, and brought gifts. And the Lord preserved David whithersoever he went.

⁷ And David took the shields of gold that were on the servants of Hadadezer, and brought them to Jerusalem.

⁸ And from Betah, and from Berothai, cities of Hadadezer, king David took exceeding much brass.

⁹ When Toi king of Hamath heard that David had smitten all the host of Hadadezer,

¹⁰ Then Toi sent Joram his son unto king David, to salute him, and to bless him, because he had fought against Hadadezer, and smitten him: for Hadadezer had wars with Toi. And Joram brought with him vessels of silver, and vessels of gold, and vessels of brass:

¹¹ Which also king David did dedicate unto the Lord, with the silver and gold that he had dedicated of all nations which he subdued;

¹² Of Syria, and of Moab, and of the children of Ammon, and of the Philistines, and of Amalek, and of the spoil of Hadadezer, son of Rehob, king of Zobah.

¹³ And David gat him a name when he returned from smiting of the Syrians in the valley of salt, being eighteen thousand men.

¹⁴ And he put garrisons in Edom; throughout all Edom put he garrisons, and all they of Edom became David’s servants. And the Lord preserved David whithersoever he went.

¹⁵ And David reigned over all Israel; and David executed judgment and justice unto all his people.

¹⁶ And Joab the son of Zeruiah was over the host; and Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was recorder;

¹⁷ And Zadok the son of Ahitub, and Ahimelech the son of Abiathar, were the priests; and Seraiah was the scribe;

¹⁸ And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over both the Cherethites and the Pelethites; and David’s sons were chief rulers.

CHAPTER 9

1 And David said, Is there yet any that is left of the house of Saul, that I may shew him kindness for Jonathan’s sake?

² And there was of the house of Saul a servant whose name was Ziba. And when they had called him unto David, the king said unto him, Art thou Ziba? And he said, Thy servant is he.

³ And the king said, Is there not yet any of the house of Saul, that I may shew the kindness of God unto him? And Ziba said unto the king, Jonathan hath yet a son, which is lame on his feet.

⁴ And the king said unto him, Where is he? And Ziba said unto the king, Behold, he is in the house of Machir, the son of Ammiel, in Lodebar.

⁵ Then king David sent, and fetched him out of the house of Machir, the son of Ammiel, from Lodebar.

⁶ Now when Mephibosheth, the son of Jonathan, the son of Saul, was come unto David, he fell on his face, and did reverence. And David said, Mephibosheth. And he answered, Behold thy servant!

⁷ And David said unto him, Fear not: for I will surely shew thee kindness for Jonathan thy father’s sake, and will restore thee all the land of Saul thy father; and thou shalt eat bread at my table continually.

⁸ And he bowed himself, and said, What is thy servant, that thou shouldest look upon such a dead dog as I am?

⁹ Then the king called to Ziba, Saul’s servant, and said unto him, I have given unto thy master’s son all that pertained to Saul and to all his house.

¹⁰ Thou therefore, and thy sons, and thy servants, shall till the land for him, and thou shalt bring in the fruits, that thy master’s son may have food to eat: but Mephibosheth thy master’s son shall eat bread alway at my table. Now Ziba had fifteen sons and twenty servants.

¹¹ Then said Ziba unto the king, According to all that my lord the king hath commanded his servant, so shall thy servant do. As for Mephibosheth, said the king, he shall eat at my table, as one of the king’s sons.

¹² And Mephibosheth had a young son, whose name was Micha. And all that dwelt in the house of Ziba were servants unto Mephibosheth.

¹³ So Mephibosheth dwelt in Jerusalem: for he did eat continually at the king’s table; and was lame on both his feet.

1 CHRONICLES 18 KING JAMES VERSION (KJV)

CHAPTER 18

1 Now after this it came to pass, that David smote the Philistines, and subdued them, and took Gath and her towns out of the hand of the Philistines.

² And he smote Moab; and the Moabites became David’s servants, and brought gifts.

³ And David smote Hadarezer king of Zobah unto Hamath, as he went to stablish his dominion by the river Euphrates.

⁴ And David took from him a thousand chariots, and seven thousand horsemen, and twenty thousand footmen: David also houghed all the chariot horses, but reserved of them an hundred chariots.

⁵ And when the Syrians of Damascus came to help Hadarezer king of Zobah, David slew of the Syrians two and twenty thousand men.

⁶ Then David put garrisons in Syriadamascus; and the Syrians became David’s servants, and brought gifts. Thus the Lord preserved David whithersoever he went.

⁷ And David took the shields of gold that were on the servants of Hadarezer, and brought them to Jerusalem.

⁸ Likewise from Tibhath, and from Chun, cities of Hadarezer, brought David very much brass, wherewith Solomon made the brasen sea, and the pillars, and the vessels of brass.

⁹ Now when Tou king of Hamath heard how David had smitten all the host of Hadarezer king of Zobah;

¹⁰ He sent Hadoram his son to king David, to enquire of his welfare, and to congratulate him, because he had fought against Hadarezer, and smitten him; (for Hadarezer had war with Tou;) and with him all manner of vessels of gold and silver and brass.

¹¹ Them also king David dedicated unto the Lord, with the silver and the gold that he brought from all these nations; from Edom, and from Moab, and from the children of Ammon, and from the Philistines, and from Amalek.

¹² Moreover Abishai the son of Zeruiah slew of the Edomites in the valley of salt eighteen thousand.

¹³ And he put garrisons in Edom; and all the Edomites became David’s servants. Thus the Lord preserved David whithersoever he went.

¹⁴ So David reigned over all Israel, and executed judgment and justice among all his people.

¹⁵ And Joab the son of Zeruiah was over the host; and Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud, recorder.

¹⁶ And Zadok the son of Ahitub, and Abimelech the son of Abiathar, were the priests; and Shavsha was scribe;

¹⁷ And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and the Pelethites; and the sons of David were chief about the king.

OPEN HEAVEN 7 MAY 2020 MEMORISE: And ye now therefore have sorrow: but I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no man taketh from you. – John 16:22

OPEN HEAVEN 7 MAY 2020 READ: JOHN 16:17-24 (KJV)

17. Then said some of his disciples among themselves, What is this that he saith unto us, A little while, and ye shall not see me; and again, a little while, and ye shall see me; and, Because I go to the Father?

18. They said therefore, What is this that he saith, A little while? we cannot tell what he saith.

19. Now Jesus knew that they were desirous to ask him, and said unto them, Do ye enquire among yourselves of that I said, A little while, and ye shall not see me; and again, a little while, and ye shall see me?

20. Verily, verily, I say unto you, That ye shall weep and lament, but the world shall rejoice; and ye shall be sorrowful, but your sorrow shall be turned into joy.

21. A woman when she is in travail hath sorrow, because her hour is come; but as soon as she is delivered of the child, she remembereth no more the anguish, for joy that a man is born into the world.

22. And ye now therefore have sorrow; but I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no man taketh from you.

23. And in that day ye shall ask me nothing. Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my name, he will give it you.

24. Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name; ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full.

OPEN HEAVEN 7 MAY 2020 MESSAGE

God is not a democrat. As we have seen in a previous study, He doesn’t really need numbers to work, He just needs a few faithful men.

It may appear that being on the side of God puts you in a minority group like Joshua and Caleb among the twelve spies (Numbers 13) but the truth is, there would always be joy in the end.

Numbers 14:30 records that eventually only these two were able to access the promised land.

God wants you to keep in mind that there is an earthly and eternal joy awaiting you if you take a stand for Him.

No doubt, you may suffer many persecutions from the sinning majority, but through it all, you must resist the urge to join them because their judgments are not always correct on matters of godliness.

“Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.” – Matthew 5:11-12

In the text above and the Bible reading of today, Jesus assures His disciples of an eternal joy after their earthly trials. Paul and Barnabas also said something similar to the people of Lystra, Iconium and Antioch in Acts 14:22.

Jesus wants you to maintain your decision to bear His cross and follow Him as a member of the faithful minority in the world. In John 16:20 , He says whatever sorrow you face shall be turned into joy.

Believe the Lord and you shall be established (2 Chronicles 20:20).  Ensure you are always on His side. Never think of joining the world because you cannot beat them at their game.

Remember the parable of the ten virgins! Stay on the side of God. A divine minority is the actual majority.

OPEN HEAVEN 7 MAY 2020 PRAYER POINT:
Father, by Your grace, let me remain with the divine minority. Please, do not let me miss my moments of joy on earth and in eternity in the mighty name of Jesus.

PREVIOUS DAY:  OPEN HEAVENS 6TH MAY 2020

PRAYER POINTS: PRAYER POINTS ON TODAY’S OPEN HEAVEN 6 MAY 2020

DAILY DECLARATIONS: DAILY DECLARATIONS FOR TODAY 6 MAY 2020

TEEN’S DEVOTIONAL: OPEN HEAVENS DAILY FOR TEENS 6TH MAY 2020

OPEN HEAVEN 7 MAY 2020 HYMNAL:

HYMN 4 – BLESSED ASSURANCE, JESUS IS MINE!

1. Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine!
Oh, what a foretaste of glory divine!
Heir of salvation, purchase of God,
Born of His Spirit, washed in His blood.

CHORUS:
This is my story, this is my song,
Praising my Saviour all the day long;
This is my story, this is my song,
Praising my Saviour all the day long.

2. Perfect submission, perfect delight,
Visions of rapture now burst on my sight,
Angels descending, bring from above
Echoes of mercy, whispers of love.

CHORUS:
This is my story, this is my song,
Praising my Saviour all the day long;
This is my story, this is my song,
Praising my Saviour all the day long.

3. Perfect submission, all is at rest,
I in my Saviour am happy and blest,
Watching and waiting, looking above,
Fill’d with His goodness, lost in His love.

CHORUS:
This is my story, this is my song,
Praising my Saviour all the day long;
This is my story, this is my song,
Praising my Saviour all the day long.

OPEN HEAVEN 7 MAY 2020 BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: PSALMS 25, 29, 33, 36, 39

 

PSALM 25 KING JAMES VERSION (KJV)

CHAPTER 25

1 Unto thee, O Lord, do I lift up my soul.

² O my God, I trust in thee: let me not be ashamed, let not mine enemies triumph over me.

³ Yea, let none that wait on thee be ashamed: let them be ashamed which transgress without cause.

⁴ Shew me thy ways, O Lord; teach me thy paths.

⁵ Lead me in thy truth, and teach me: for thou art the God of my salvation; on thee do I wait all the day.

⁶ Remember, O Lord, thy tender mercies and thy lovingkindnesses; for they have been ever of old.

⁷ Remember not the sins of my youth, nor my transgressions: according to thy mercy remember thou me for thy goodness’ sake, O Lord.

⁸ Good and upright is the Lord: therefore will he teach sinners in the way.

⁹ The meek will he guide in judgment: and the meek will he teach his way.

¹⁰ All the paths of the Lord are mercy and truth unto such as keep his covenant and his testimonies.

¹¹ For thy name’s sake, O Lord, pardon mine iniquity; for it is great.

¹² What man is he that feareth the Lord? him shall he teach in the way that he shall choose.

¹³ His soul shall dwell at ease; and his seed shall inherit the earth.

¹⁴ The secret of the Lord is with them that fear him; and he will shew them his covenant.

¹⁵ Mine eyes are ever toward the Lord; for he shall pluck my feet out of the net.

¹⁶ Turn thee unto me, and have mercy upon me; for I am desolate and afflicted.

¹⁷ The troubles of my heart are enlarged: O bring thou me out of my distresses.

¹⁸ Look upon mine affliction and my pain; and forgive all my sins.

¹⁹ Consider mine enemies; for they are many; and they hate me with cruel hatred.

²⁰ O keep my soul, and deliver me: let me not be ashamed; for I put my trust in thee.

²¹ Let integrity and uprightness preserve me; for I wait on thee.

²² Redeem Israel, O God, out of all his troubles.

PSALM 29 KING JAMES VERSION (KJV)

CHAPTER 29

1 Give unto the Lord, O ye mighty, give unto the Lord glory and strength.

² Give unto the Lord the glory due unto his name; worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness.

³ The voice of the Lord is upon the waters: the God of glory thundereth: the Lord is upon many waters.

⁴ The voice of the Lord is powerful; the voice of the Lord is full of majesty.

⁵ The voice of the Lord breaketh the cedars; yea, the Lord breaketh the cedars of Lebanon.

⁶ He maketh them also to skip like a calf; Lebanon and Sirion like a young unicorn.

⁷ The voice of the Lord divideth the flames of fire.

⁸ The voice of the Lord shaketh the wilderness; the Lord shaketh the wilderness of Kadesh.

⁹ The voice of the Lord maketh the hinds to calve, and discovereth the forests: and in his temple doth every one speak of his glory.

¹⁰ The Lord sitteth upon the flood; yea, the Lord sitteth King for ever.

¹¹ The Lord will give strength unto his people; the Lord will bless his people with peace.

PSALM 33 KING JAMES VERSION (KJV)

CHAPTER 33

1 Rejoice in the Lord, O ye righteous: for praise is comely for the upright.

² Praise the Lord with harp: sing unto him with the psaltery and an instrument of ten strings.

³ Sing unto him a new song; play skilfully with a loud noise.

⁴ For the word of the Lord is right; and all his works are done in truth.

⁵ He loveth righteousness and judgment: the earth is full of the goodness of the Lord.

⁶ By the word of the Lord were the heavens made; and all the host of them by the breath of his mouth.

⁷ He gathereth the waters of the sea together as an heap: he layeth up the depth in storehouses.

⁸ Let all the earth fear the Lord: let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of him.

⁹ For he spake, and it was done; he commanded, and it stood fast.

¹⁰ The Lord bringeth the counsel of the heathen to nought: he maketh the devices of the people of none effect.

¹¹ The counsel of the Lord standeth for ever, the thoughts of his heart to all generations.

¹² Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord; and the people whom he hath chosen for his own inheritance.

¹³ The Lord looketh from heaven; he beholdeth all the sons of men.

¹⁴ From the place of his habitation he looketh upon all the inhabitants of the earth.

¹⁵ He fashioneth their hearts alike; he considereth all their works.

¹⁶ There is no king saved by the multitude of an host: a mighty man is not delivered by much strength.

¹⁷ An horse is a vain thing for safety: neither shall he deliver any by his great strength.

¹⁸ Behold, the eye of the Lord is upon them that fear him, upon them that hope in his mercy;

¹⁹ To deliver their soul from death, and to keep them alive in famine.

²⁰ Our soul waiteth for the Lord: he is our help and our shield.

²¹ For our heart shall rejoice in him, because we have trusted in his holy name.

²² Let thy mercy, O Lord, be upon us, according as we hope in thee.

PSALM 36 KING JAMES VERSION (KJV)

1 The transgression of the wicked saith within my heart, that there is no fear of God before his eyes.

² For he flattereth himself in his own eyes, until his iniquity be found to be hateful.

³ The words of his mouth are iniquity and deceit: he hath left off to be wise, and to do good.

⁴ He deviseth mischief upon his bed; he setteth himself in a way that is not good; he abhorreth not evil.

⁵ Thy mercy, O Lord, is in the heavens; and thy faithfulness reacheth unto the clouds.

⁶ Thy righteousness is like the great mountains; thy judgments are a great deep: O Lord, thou preservest man and beast.

⁷ How excellent is thy lovingkindness, O God! therefore the children of men put their trust under the shadow of thy wings.

⁸ They shall be abundantly satisfied with the fatness of thy house; and thou shalt make them drink of the river of thy pleasures.

⁹ For with thee is the fountain of life: in thy light shall we see light.

¹⁰ O continue thy lovingkindness unto them that know thee; and thy righteousness to the upright in heart.

¹¹ Let not the foot of pride come against me, and let not the hand of the wicked remove me.

¹² There are the workers of iniquity fallen: they are cast down, and shall not be able to rise.

PSALM 39 KING JAMES VERSION (KJV)

CHAPTER 39

1 I said, I will take heed to my ways, that I sin not with my tongue: I will keep my mouth with a bridle, while the wicked is before me.

² I was dumb with silence, I held my peace, even from good; and my sorrow was stirred.

³ My heart was hot within me, while I was musing the fire burned: then spake I with my tongue,

⁴ Lord, make me to know mine end, and the measure of my days, what it is: that I may know how frail I am.

⁵ Behold, thou hast made my days as an handbreadth; and mine age is as nothing before thee: verily every man at his best state is altogether vanity. Selah.

⁶ Surely every man walketh in a vain shew: surely they are disquieted in vain: he heapeth up riches, and knoweth not who shall gather them.

⁷ And now, Lord, what wait I for? my hope is in thee.

⁸ Deliver me from all my transgressions: make me not the reproach of the foolish.

⁹ I was dumb, I opened not my mouth; because thou didst it.

¹⁰ Remove thy stroke away from me: I am consumed by the blow of thine hand.

¹¹ When thou with rebukes dost correct man for iniquity, thou makest his beauty to consume away like a moth: surely every man is vanity. Selah.

¹² Hear my prayer, O Lord, and give ear unto my cry; hold not thy peace at my tears: for I am a stranger with thee, and a sojourner, as all my fathers were.

¹³ O spare me, that I may recover strength, before I go hence, and be no more.

Good Morning Beloved,

Song by Tasha Cobbs Leonard

Here’s my worship
Take joy in it,
Make it your dwelling place
Wanna put a smile, on your face
I present my, Heart to you
I present my, Life to you

So here’s my worship, Smile
Here’s my life Lord, Smile
So here’s my worship, Smile
Here’s my life Lord, Smile
Here’s my worship, Smile
Here’s my life Lord, Smile

You won’t let me down
You won’t break my heart
I present my heart to you

DAILY PERSONAL CONFESSION: Jehovah has settled my case, I do not labour in vain, His grace is sufficient for me in all areas. He has ordered my step to places of greatness and through my life souls will be drawn to the King of kings. He who started a good work in me is able to complete it, glory to God. Hallelujah!

TODAY’S OPEN HEAVENS: OPEN HEAVENS 6TH MAY 2020

PRAYER POINTS: PRAYER POINTS ON TODAY’S OPEN HEAVEN 6 MAY 2020

TEEN’S DEVOTIONAL: OPEN HEAVENS DAILY FOR TEENS 6TH MAY 2020

DAILY DECLARATIONS

I decree this Wednesday, 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

I decree my life is consistently lived to please God and I will always be intentional in fulfilling my purpose of creation according to His will

I decree, deliver me from any form of doubt no matter how great or small it may be let me live above it in Jesus name

I decree, FATHER uphold my life with divine health and remove whatever has been said to be medically impossible in Jesus name

I decree, no matter how much this world and it’s enticement may become unbearable give me grace to constantly live by your word and not the world

My life is filled with worship to the Great I Am because He has done me well. My Father never leave or forsake me, He is the host of all the armies of heaven.

I decree, He has risen for my sake and turn tides around where need be so that His name can be glorified through me.

I decree, every doors of opportunity shut against me by the workers of darkness be restored in the mighty name of Jesus

I and my family will experience unexpected miracles that will bring about positive changes in our lives, in Jesus Name

At the end of this current storm, as a ransome unto the Lord, my mouth shall be filled with songs of joy and my legs with dances of victories in the mighty name of Jesus.

I decree over every life affected by the virus the power of God release them henceforth, in the name of Jesus

I decree divine understanding, comfort, wisdom and power for all frontline workers in all part of the world, in the name of Jesus

I decree I live in abundance love of God therefore no weapon or warfare of the enemy can penetrate into my life or household, in the name of Jesus

I decree over the economy of this land and every lives that the protection and provision of God will be surplus upon us, in Jesus’ name

I decree all frontline and essential workers let your divine provision be made available over all physical need, spiritual need and every areas they need you henceforth

concerning this nation and nations around the world, I decree, let your peace reign and put a permanent end to the pandemic, destroy all prediction of new rise of pandemic in Jesus name

My testimony is forever permanent, weeping or gnashing of teeth is not my portion, 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!

MEMORISE: Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God. 2 Corinthians 7:1

READ: 2 CORINTHIANS 7:10-11

[10]For godly sorrow worketh repentance to salvation not to be repented of: but the sorrow of the world worketh death.
[11]For behold this selfsame thing, that ye sorrowed after a godly sort, what carefulness it wrought in you, yea, what clearing of yourselves, yea, what indignation, yea, what fear, yea, what vehement desire, yea, what zeal, yea, what revenge! In all things ye have approved yourselves to be clear in this matter.

TODAY’S OPEN HEAVENS: OPEN HEAVENS 6TH MAY 2020

PRAYER POINTS: PRAYER POINTS ON TODAY’S OPEN HEAVEN 6 MAY 2020

DAILY DECLARATIONS: DAILY DECLARATIONS FOR TODAY 6 MAY 2020

MESSAGE:

A brother came to my office some years ago. He introduced himself as an Evangelist, but he has two wives. He reeled out testimonies of miracles in his ministry.

Then he made a mistake of asking counsel from me on how he could excel in the ministry. I told him, thank God for miracles, signs and wonders, but Jesus said in Matthew 7:21-23, He will ask the workers of iniquity to depart from Him.

He looked at me with surprise and wondered how the testimonies that he shared he shared were related to rejection by Jesus. Seeing he had not got the message, I plainly told him Sir, you have two wives.

Perform all the miracles in the world, you will still end up in hell. He was very angry and left. Years later, he back came to thank me. He said you are the best friend I ever had.

That day, I came for counselling, I was angry, but now I know better. I was continually haunted by your word until I did restitution. Do you constantly evaluate yourself in totality?

Do you often go to people that will give you honest assessment, not minding if it offends you or not? When you do this, you need to take steps to make necessary adjustments.

PRAYER POINT:
Ask God to point out every area that you are falling short and give you the grace to do things right.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: 1 KINGS 12:1-33; LUKE 13:1-34; LUKE 24:36-53.

HYMN 7

1.Take my life and let it be
Consecrated Lord to thee
Take my moment and days
Let them flow in ceaseless praise.

2.Take my hands and let them move
At the impulse of thy love
Take my feet and let them be
Swift and beautiful for thee

3.Take my voice and let me sing
Always only for my king
Take my lips and let them be
Filled with messages from thee.

4.Take my silver and my gold
Not a mite would I withhold
Take my intellect, and use
Every power as thou shalt choose.

5.Take my will and make it Thine,
It shall no longer be mine:
Take my heart, it is Thine own;
It shall be Thy royal throne,

6.Take my love, my Lord, I pour
At They feet its treasure store;
Take myself, and I will be
Ever, only, all for thee

AUTHORS: Pastor E.A. Adeboye
Pastor (Mrs.) Folu Adeboye

Good Morning Beloved,

Song by Tasha Cobbs Leonard

Here’s my worship
Take joy in it,
Make it your dwelling place
Wanna put a smile, on your face
I present my, Heart to you
I present my, Life to you

So here’s my worship, Smile
Here’s my life Lord, Smile
So here’s my worship, Smile
Here’s my life Lord, Smile
Here’s my worship, Smile
Here’s my life Lord, Smile

You won’t let me down
You won’t break my heart
I present my heart to you

DAILY PERSONAL CONFESSION: Jehovah has settled my case, I do not labour in vain, His grace is sufficient for me in all areas. He has ordered my step to places of greatness and through my life souls will be drawn to the King of kings. He who started a good work in me is able to complete it, glory to God. Hallelujah!

TODAY’S OPEN HEAVENS: OPEN HEAVENS 6TH MAY 2020

PRAYER POINTS

ETERNAL ROCK OF AGES, I worship and honour Your majesty, You are my KING!

KING OF kings, thank You for this blessed new dawn and grace of life

FATHER, thank You for Your love and forgiveness of my sin I honour You

ABBA FATHER, thank You for this awesome grace that is released on me each day, You deserve my worship

FATHER, here I am have Your way in me and manifest Yourself in my life beyond my imagination, in Jesus’ name

HOLY ONE OF ISRAEL, take preeminence in all that I do let my life bring glory to You always, in Jesus’ name

EVERLASTING KING, keep my life daily as a subject of Your will so that I will never live against Your purpose, in Jesus’ name

FATHER ETERNAL, purify my heart and take all that will not benefit You out henceforth, in the name of Jesus

FATHER, please give me the spiritual capacity and moral longsuffering needed to pass the tests and temptations of life, in Jesus’ name.

FATHER, when my loyalty and faith will be tested, please, don’t let me falter or fail You, in Jesus’ name.

FATHER, whenever, the temptation to sin against You comes my way, please, quickly make a way of escape for me, in Jesus’ name.

FATHER, turn my tests to testimonies; my trials to triumphs; and my austerity to prosperity, in Jesus’ name.

FATHER, let every obstacle on my way, in this journey of life,  be a stepping stone into my miracle, breakthrough and promotion, in Jesus’ name.

FATHER, empower me by Your grace and power to overcome every temptation and trials of faith, that may come my way, in my walk with You, in Jesus’ name.

FATHER, please, uphold me till the end, by Your right hand of righteousness; I will not fall and will not fail, in Jesus’ name.

FATHER, let my life be a platform of divine ability and blessings and through me let souls be drawn to You, in Jesus’ name

FATHER, through this platform, you shall bring many to Christ for the salvation of their souls in this month of May, in the name of Jesus

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

MEMORISE: Nevertheless I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first love. Revelation 2:4

READ: LUKE 12:39-40

[39]And this know, that if the goodman of the house had known what hour the thief would come, he would have watched, and not have suffered his house to be broken through.
[40]Be ye therefore ready also: for the Son of man cometh at an hour when ye think not.

TODAY’S OPEN HEAVENS: OPEN HEAVENS 5 MAY 2020

PRAYER POINTS: PRAYER POINTS ON TODAY’S OPEN HEAVEN 5 MAY 2020

DAILY DECLARATIONS: DAILY DECLARATIONS FOR TODAY 5 MAY 2020

A lot of people are sleeping spiritually without realising it. When you no longer pray for as long as you used to, you are sleeping.

When you no longer read your Bible everyday as you used to, you are sleeping. When you conveniently sleep at night without praying, you are sleeping.

You need to WAKE UP. A sleeping Christian is a dying Christian. When you are sleeping, your eyes are shut so you have no idea what is going on around you.

If someone is approaching you with a stick, you could be facing him, but you will not see him and it is until he has hit you that you will wake up.

That is what happens when the devil brings a problem your way, then you will resume your prayers and Bible studies again because you want God to take the problem away. If God takes away the problem immediately, then you are lucky.

So many people have opened themselves up to the attack of the enemy because they began to sleep spiritually. You don’t know when the devil is bringing his attack, stay awake.

KEY POINT:
The devil is always looking for sleeping Christians to attack. Be awake and alert.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: 1 KINGS 10-11; LUKE 24:1-35

HYMN 5

1. Christian, seek not yet repose
Hear thy gracious Savior say;
Thou art in the midst of foes:
Watch and pray.

2. Principalities and power
Mustering their unseen array
Wait for the unguarded hours:
Watch and pray

3. Gird the heavenly armor on,
Wear it ever night and day;
Ambushed lies the evil one:
Watch and pray.

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

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

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

AUTHORS: Pastor E.A. Adeboye
Pastor (Mrs.) Folu Adeboye

Good Morning Beloved,

DAILY PERSONAL CONFESSION: The blessings of God that adds no sorrow is my portion, I live a life of testimony always. My mouth is filled with songs of praise and thanksgiving because the lord has done great thing for me. I will never fall victim of any evil circumstances in Jesus’ name. Amen!

TODAY’S OPEN HEAVENS: OPEN HEAVENS 5 MAY 2020

PRAYER POINTS: PRAYER POINTS ON TODAY’S OPEN HEAVEN 5 MAY 2020

DAILY DECLARATIONS

I decree this Tuesday, 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

I decree, I can never be subject to any unwanted power or kingdom against the will of God. The LORD has caused new doors of great and divine opportunity to open unto me, in Jesus’ name

I decree, my life has been assigned to fulfill purpose in all areas, I will never be found wanting of divine blessings in all areas of my life, in the name of Jesus

I decree, all doors that need to be opened in my life cause a divine opening concerning them henceforth in Jesus name

I decree, every doors of opportunity shut against me by the workers of darkness be restored in the mighty name of Jesus

I will have reasons to rejoice no matter what is happening around me right now and I shall blossom beyond expectations, in Jesus’ name

I and my family will experience unexpected miracles that will bring about positive changes in our lives, in Jesus Name

At the end of this current storm, as a ransome unto the Lord, my mouth shall be filled with songs of joy and my legs with dances of victories in the mighty name of Jesus.

I decree concerning this nation the love of God begins to overflow in and around us all unrest spiritually or physically is settled

I decree over every life affected by the virus the power of God release them henceforth, in the name of Jesus

I decree divine understanding, comfort, wisdom and power for all frontline workers in all part of the world, in the name of Jesus

I decree I live in abundance love of God therefore no weapon or warfare of the enemy can penetrate into my life or household, in the name of Jesus

I decree over the economy of this land and every lives that the protection and provision of God will be surplus upon us, in Jesus’ name

I decree over this nation that the hand of possibility begin to restructure all that has been crumbled either physically or spiritually

My testimony is forever permanent, weeping or gnashing of teeth is not my portion, 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: The blessings of God that adds no sorrow is my portion, I live a life of testimony always. My mouth is filled with songs of praise and thanksgiving because the lord has done great thing for me. I will never fall victim of any evil circumstances in Jesus’ name. Amen!

TODAY’S OPEN HEAVENS: OPEN HEAVENS 5 MAY 2020

PRAYER POINTS

ALMIGHTY FATHER, I Magnify Your name and worship Your majesty

ANCIENT OF DAYS, thank You for this awesome day and grace of life

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

FATHER, thank You for Your word that directs my path each and everyday

HOLY SPIRIT, thank You for being my companion and my counselor always

FATHER, thank You for being my strength always and not allowing weakness to overshadow my life

FATHER, You own all power this day render useless all power tormenting my life with their power in Jesus’ name

ABBA FATHER, give me ears that listens and follow Your instructions even when it feel like it’s impossible let me obey you to the end, in the name of Jesus

FATHER, let an end come to toiling with no result in my life henceforth, in the mighty name of Jesus

FATHER, I renounce and cancel every evil covenant and curse, in operation in my life, in Jesus name.

FATHER, please, free me from every entanglement of sin, and empower me to walk perpetually in Your will, in Jesus name.

FATHER, give me the grace to turn away from my sin, and turn to You; please, don’t let me be destroyed along with those, that are destined for destruction, in Jesus name.

FATHER, single me and my family out, for Your favour and grace, in this perverse, wicked and adulterous generation, in Jesus name.

FATHER, please count me worthy to be among the blessed remnant – the faithful, favoured few, in Jesus name.

FATHER, please, uphold me by Your right hand of righteousness, till the end,in Jesus name.

FATHER, when You shall come to take the elects home, please, count me worthy to go with You, in Jesus name.

FATHER, thank You for putting an end to this pandemic in every path of the world no matter the scale of its effects, in Jesus’ name

FATHER, thank You for your power of restoration that has been released over all nation, in Jesus’ name

FATHER, through this platform, you shall bring many to Christ for the salvation of their souls in this month of May, in the name of Jesus

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 6 MAY 2020 MEMORISE: And Ruth said, Intreat me not to leave thee, or to return from following after thee: for whither thou goest, I will go; and where thou lodgest, I will lodge: thy people shall be my people, and thy God my God: – Ruth 1:16

OPEN HEAVEN 6 MAY 2020 READ: RUTH 1:8-16 (KJV)

8. And Naomi said unto her two daughters in law, Go, return each to her mother’s house; the LORD deal kindly with you, as ye have dealt with the dead, and with me.

9. The LORD grant you that ye may find rest, each of you in the house of her husband. Then she kissed them; and they lifted up their voice, and wept.

10. And they said unto her, Surely we will return with thee unto thy people.

11. And Naomi said, Turn again, my daughters; why will ye go with me? are there yet any more sons in my womb, that they may be your husbands?

12. Turn again, my daughters, go your way; for I am too old to have an husband. If I should say, I have hope, if I should have an husband also to night, and should also bear sons;

13. Would ye tarry for them till they were grown? would ye stay for them from having husbands? nay, my daughters; for it grieveth me much for your sakes that the hand of the LORD is gone out against me.

14. And they lifted up their voice, and wept again; and Orpah kissed her mother in law; but Ruth clave unto her.

15. And she said, Behold, thy sister in law is gone back unto her people, and unto her gods; return thou after thy sister in law.

16. Ruth said, Intreat me not to leave thee, or to return from following after thee; for whither thou goest, I will go; and where thou lodgest, I will lodge; thy people shall be my people, and thy God my God;

GOOD MORNING BELOVED,

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OPEN HEAVEN 6 MAY 2020 MESSAGE

Tests from God are designed to prove our faith in Him (Genesis 22:1-18 ) while temptations come from the devil and our flesh to draw us into sin (Matthew 4:1, James 1:13 ).

Our response to tests and temptations will determine what will become of us and our generation. Adam and Eve succumbed to the enemy’s temptation (Genesis 3:1-13 ) and almost ruined the original purpose of God for mankind.

However, Jesus victory during His series of temptation in Luke 4:1-13 marked the beginning of redemption for the human race.

In today’s Bible reading, Ruth excelled in her test; this earned her a position in the family line of Jesus Christ (Luke 3:32 ). Tests are not punishments but stepping stones to promotion. They prove our faith and show our true character.

The following are often tested in life:

– Commitment: Ones faithfulness to God could be questioned (Daniel 6).

– Foundation: Our strength could also be tested once in a while. (Proverbs 24:10 )

– Appetite: Your longings for food, the opposite sex and material possessions could also be examined (Genesis 25:29-34; Philippians 3:18-19).

God will however, not allow you to be tempted beyond what you can surmount and He will provide an escape route for you.

“There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.”
(1 Corinthians 10:13)

Jesus overcame all the temptations by the word of God. God is calling us today to do the same and we shall have good success (Joshua 1:8 ) in the mighty name of Jesus.

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PREVIOUS DAY: OPEN HEAVENS 5 MAY 2020

OPEN HEAVEN 6 MAY 2020 HYMNAL:

HYMN 30 – 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 nor a fear,
Not a sigh nor a tear,
Can abide while we trust and obey.

CHORUS:
Trust and obey!
For there’s no other way
To be happy in Jesus,
But to 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,
Nor a frown nor a cross,
But is blest if we trust and obey.

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

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

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

OPEN HEAVEN 6 MAY 2020 BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: 2 SAMUEL 7, 1 CHRONICLES 17

2 Samuel 7 King James Version (KJV)

1 And it came to pass, when the king sat in his house, and the Lord had given him rest round about from all his enemies;

² That the king said unto Nathan the prophet, See now, I dwell in an house of cedar, but the ark of God dwelleth within curtains.

³ And Nathan said to the king, Go, do all that is in thine heart; for the Lord is with thee.

⁴ And it came to pass that night, that the word of the Lord came unto Nathan, saying,

⁵ Go and tell my servant David, Thus saith the Lord, Shalt thou build me an house for me to dwell in?

⁶ Whereas I have not dwelt in any house since the time that I brought up the children of Israel out of Egypt, even to this day, but have walked in a tent and in a tabernacle.

⁷ In all the places wherein I have walked with all the children of Israel spake I a word with any of the tribes of Israel, whom I commanded to feed my people Israel, saying, Why build ye not me an house of cedar?

⁸ Now therefore so shalt thou say unto my servant David, Thus saith the Lord of hosts, I took thee from the sheepcote, from following the sheep, to be ruler over my people, over Israel:

⁹ And I was with thee whithersoever thou wentest, and have cut off all thine enemies out of thy sight, and have made thee a great name, like unto the name of the great men that are in the earth.

¹⁰ Moreover I will appoint a place for my people Israel, and will plant them, that they may dwell in a place of their own, and move no more; neither shall the children of wickedness afflict them any more, as beforetime,

¹¹ And as since the time that I commanded judges to be over my people Israel, and have caused thee to rest from all thine enemies. Also the Lord telleth thee that he will make thee an house.

¹² And when thy days be fulfilled, and thou shalt sleep with thy fathers, I will set up thy seed after thee, which shall proceed out of thy bowels, and I will establish his kingdom.

¹³ He shall build an house for my name, and I will stablish the throne of his kingdom for ever.

¹⁴ I will be his father, and he shall be my son. If he commit iniquity, I will chasten him with the rod of men, and with the stripes of the children of men:

¹⁵ But my mercy shall not depart away from him, as I took it from Saul, whom I put away before thee.

¹⁶ And thine house and thy kingdom shall be established for ever before thee: thy throne shall be established for ever.

¹⁷ According to all these words, and according to all this vision, so did Nathan speak unto David.

¹⁸ Then went king David in, and sat before the Lord, and he said, Who am I, O Lord God? and what is my house, that thou hast brought me hitherto?

¹⁹ And this was yet a small thing in thy sight, O Lord God; but thou hast spoken also of thy servant’s house for a great while to come. And is this the manner of man, O Lord God?

²⁰ And what can David say more unto thee? for thou, Lord God, knowest thy servant.

²¹ For thy word’s sake, and according to thine own heart, hast thou done all these great things, to make thy servant know them.

²² Wherefore thou art great, O Lord God: for there is none like thee, neither is there any God beside thee, according to all that we have heard with our ears.

²³ And what one nation in the earth is like thy people, even like Israel, whom God went to redeem for a people to himself, and to make him a name, and to do for you great things and terrible, for thy land, before thy people, which thou redeemedst to thee from Egypt, from the nations and their gods?

²⁴ For thou hast confirmed to thyself thy people Israel to be a people unto thee for ever: and thou, Lord, art become their God.

²⁵ And now, O Lord God, the word that thou hast spoken concerning thy servant, and concerning his house, establish it for ever, and do as thou hast said.

²⁶ And let thy name be magnified for ever, saying, The Lord of hosts is the God over Israel: and let the house of thy servant David be established before thee.

²⁷ For thou, O Lord of hosts, God of Israel, hast revealed to thy servant, saying, I will build thee an house: therefore hath thy servant found in his heart to pray this prayer unto thee.

²⁸ And now, O Lord God, thou art that God, and thy words be true, and thou hast promised this goodness unto thy servant:

²⁹ Therefore now let it please thee to bless the house of thy servant, that it may continue for ever before thee: for thou, O Lord God, hast spoken it: and with thy blessing let the house of thy servant be blessed for ever.

1 Chronicles 17 King James Version (KJV)

CHAPTER 17

1 Now it came to pass, as David sat in his house, that David said to Nathan the prophet, Lo, I dwell in an house of cedars, but the ark of the covenant of the Lord remaineth under curtains.

² Then Nathan said unto David, Do all that is in thine heart; for God is with thee.

³ And it came to pass the same night, that the word of God came to Nathan, saying,

⁴ Go and tell David my servant, Thus saith the Lord, Thou shalt not build me an house to dwell in:

⁵ For I have not dwelt in an house since the day that I brought up Israel unto this day; but have gone from tent to tent, and from one tabernacle to another.

⁶ Wheresoever I have walked with all Israel, spake I a word to any of the judges of Israel, whom I commanded to feed my people, saying, Why have ye not built me an house of cedars?

⁷ Now therefore thus shalt thou say unto my servant David, Thus saith the Lord of hosts, I took thee from the sheepcote, even from following the sheep, that thou shouldest be ruler over my people Israel:

⁸ And I have been with thee whithersoever thou hast walked, and have cut off all thine enemies from before thee, and have made thee a name like the name of the great men that are in the earth.

⁹ Also I will ordain a place for my people Israel, and will plant them, and they shall dwell in their place, and shall be moved no more; neither shall the children of wickedness waste them any more, as at the beginning,

¹⁰ And since the time that I commanded judges to be over my people Israel. Moreover I will subdue all thine enemies. Furthermore I tell thee that the Lord will build thee an house.

¹¹ And it shall come to pass, when thy days be expired that thou must go to be with thy fathers, that I will raise up thy seed after thee, which shall be of thy sons; and I will establish his kingdom.

¹² He shall build me an house, and I will stablish his throne for ever.

¹³ I will be his father, and he shall be my son: and I will not take my mercy away from him, as I took it from him that was before thee:

¹⁴ But I will settle him in mine house and in my kingdom for ever: and his throne shall be established for evermore.

¹⁵ According to all these words, and according to all this vision, so did Nathan speak unto David.

¹⁶ And David the king came and sat before the Lord, and said, Who am I, O Lord God, and what is mine house, that thou hast brought me hitherto?

¹⁷ And yet this was a small thing in thine eyes, O God; for thou hast also spoken of thy servant’s house for a great while to come, and hast regarded me according to the estate of a man of high degree, O Lord God.

¹⁸ What can David speak more to thee for the honour of thy servant? for thou knowest thy servant.

¹⁹ O Lord, for thy servant’s sake, and according to thine own heart, hast thou done all this greatness, in making known all these great things.

²⁰ O Lord, there is none like thee, neither is there any God beside thee, according to all that we have heard with our ears.

²¹ And what one nation in the earth is like thy people Israel, whom God went to redeem to be his own people, to make thee a name of greatness and terribleness, by driving out nations from before thy people whom thou hast redeemed out of Egypt?

²² For thy people Israel didst thou make thine own people for ever; and thou, Lord, becamest their God.

²³ Therefore now, Lord, let the thing that thou hast spoken concerning thy servant and concerning his house be established for ever, and do as thou hast said.

²⁴ Let it even be established, that thy name may be magnified for ever, saying, The Lord of hosts is the God of Israel, even a God to Israel: and let the house of David thy servant be established before thee.

²⁵ For thou, O my God, hast told thy servant that thou wilt build him an house: therefore thy servant hath found in his heart to pray before thee.

²⁶ And now, Lord, thou art God, and hast promised this goodness unto thy servant:

²⁷ Now therefore let it please thee to bless the house of thy servant, that it may be before thee for ever: for thou blessest, O Lord, and it shall be blessed for ever.

MEMORISE: Remember ye not the former things, neither consider the things of old. Isaiah 43:18

READ: ISAIAH 43:18-19

[18]Remember ye not the former things, neither consider the things of old.
[19]Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert.

PRAYER POINTS: PRAYER POINTS ON TODAY’S OPEN HEAVEN 4 MAY 2020

DAILY DECLARATIONS: DAILY DECLARATIONS FOR TODAY 4 MAY 2020

NEXT DAY: OPEN HEAVEN 5 MAY 2020

MESSAGE:

Success is good to be desired, but when achieved, must be forgotten so as to gain more.

A boy once wrote a Mock examination and in the entire school, he had the best result in Economics. The Economics teacher was very impressed and commended him highly in the presence of his classmates.

The boy then believed that he would easily repeat the same feat in the real examination. When he wrote the real examination, his performance was disappointing.

I have discovered on thing in life which is, whatever you did to attain success, you need to do more of it to retain the success. You must learn to put behind the success of yesterday and work harder to attain greater success today.

If you took first position the last time, you have to work harder now so you won’t lose it to someone else who is preparing hard for it. This rule applies to every area of life.

KEY POINT:
Don’t let yesterday’s success be the case of tomorrow’s failure.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: 1 KINGS 8-9; LUKE 23:39-56

HYMN 13

1.I’m pressing on the upward way,
New heights I’m gaining everyday;
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.

AUTHORS: Pastor E.A. Adeboye
Pastor (Mrs.) Folu Adeboye