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RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL STUDENT’S MANUAL 3RD MAY 2020

TOPIC: MANAGING ANGER

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: Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath: Neither give place to the devil. Ephesians 4:26-27
BIBLE PASSAGE*: JOHN 2:13-17
13 Now the Passover of the Jews was at hand, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem.
14. And He found in the temple those who sold oxen and sheep and doves, and the moneychangers doing business.
15. When He had made a whip of cords, He drove them all out of the temple, with the sheep and the oxen, and poured out the changers’ money and overturned the tables.
16. And He said to those who sold doves, “Take these things away! Do not make My Father’s house a house of merchandise!”
17. Then His disciples remembered that it was written, “Zeal for Your house has eaten Me up.

INTRODUCTION:

Anger or wrath is an intense expression of emotion. It involves a strong uncomfortable and hostile response to a perceived provocation, hurt or threat. There are two Greek words in the New Testament translated as ‘anger’. One means ‘passion’ or ‘energy’ and the other means ‘agitated’ or ‘boiling’. Everyone struggles, to varying degrees, with anger. Sadly, people tend to justify their anger instead of accepting responsibility of it. The question now are what does the Bible say about anger and at what point does it become a sin?
1. WHAT DOES THE BIBLE SAY ABOUT ANGER?
2. WHEN DOES ANGER BECOME A SIN?
WHAT DOES THE BIBLE SAY ABOUT ANGER?
Anger is not always sin. There is a type of anger of which the Bible approves, often called “righteousness indignation”. God is angry with the wicked and act of wickedness (Psalm 7:11; Mark 3:5; John 2:13-17). It is also acceptable for believers to be angry (Ephesians 4:26). However, the Bible has many warnings against the improper use of anger. For instance, anger expressed at every provocation is foolishness (Ecclesiastes 7:9; Proverbs 14:29). We have a command to put away anger (Ephesians 4:31), slow to become angry” (James 1:19, Proverbs 16:32), cease from anger and turn from wrath (Psalm 37:8). The Bible also says that grievous words stir up anger (Proverbs 15:1, 18), anger is outrageous (Prov. 27:4a). In addition, the Bible warns against being angry without a cause (Matthew 5:22) and associating with angry people (Proverbs 22:24, 21:19).
WHEN DOES ANGER BECOME A SIN?
Anger become a sin:
1. When it is motivated by pride (1Samuel 18:6-9; James 1:20) or borne out of jealousy (Genesis 4:3-9).
2. When it is expressed hastily or blown out of proportion (Eccl. 7:9; Numbers 20:10-12).
3. When it is unproductive and thus distorts God’s purposes (Exodus 33:19-20; 1Corinthians 10:31).
4. When it is allowed to linger or leads to malice (Ephesians 4:26-27; 1Corinthians 14:20).
5. When instead of attacking the problem at hand, we attack the wrongdoer out of bitterness of heart (Ex. 2:11-12; Heb. 12:15).
6. When it is allowed to boil over without restraint, resulting in a scenario in which hurt is multiplied (Proverbs 29:11), leaving devastation in its wake.
7. When the angry one refuses to be pacified, hold a grudge, or keeps it inside (Gen. 27:36-41, Genesis 34:13-19, 25-26).
CONCLUSION:
Anger is a natural emotion like love. However, the Bible warns us against excessive, unproductive and destructive anger which leads to sin.
QUESTIONS:
1. What does the Bible say about anger?
2. When does anger become a sin?
ASSIGNMENT: Mention five (5) instances when you had demonstrated anger e.g when insulted by Traffic Officer.
Ask God for more grace of meekness
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RCCG TEENS TEACHER’S MANUAL SUNDAY 3RD MAY 2020

BIBLE TEXT: REVELATION 22:13
[13]I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, the first and the last.
Revelation 19:16
[16]And he hath on his vesture and on his thigh a name written, KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS.
1 Timothy 6:15
[15]Which in his times he shall shew, who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords;
MEMORY VERSE: Psalms 8:1 “O LORD our Lord, how excellent is thy name in all the earth! who hast set thy glory above the heavens‘
LESSON AIM: To let them know how powerful the name of Jesus is.
CENTRAL TRUTH: His name is above all names.
INTRODUCTION
Names are very powerful. Your name is your first identity, to yourself and to the world. You introduce yourself first by saying your name.
When a child is born, the parents will carefully choose the name to call their child, why? Because as the name of the child is, so shall he be. He begins to answer to that name, good or bad. And before long, we will begin to see the effect of that name in the child’s life.
STUDY GUIDE
A. Let us write out these names and discuss their meanings*
From Rev. 22:13:
From Rev. 19:16&1 Timothy 6:15
Teenagers to mention more of the glorious names of Jesus.
DISCUSSION: Teenagers to share with one another their experiences of when they have called the name of Jesus and it worked for them.
INVITATION/APPLICATION: The names of Jesus are so powerful. Call His name and thou shall be saved.
CONCLUSION: The name of Jesus is such a glorious and powerful name. The name has been tested and trusted. No other name in heaven and on earth is as powerful.
DEVOTION FOR THE WEEK
SUNDAY: Jeremiah 1:1-10 – God knows you.
MONDAY: Jeremiah 17:19-27 – Hallow the Sabbath day
TUESDAY: Matthew 10:32-33 – Confess Christ
WEDNESDAY: Galatians 5:16-27 – Moral Purity
THURSDAY: Deut. 6:4-9 – Greatest Commandment
FRIDAY: Zechariah 14:1-10 – Day of the Lord
SATURDAY: 2 Corinthians 6:11-17 – Be Ye Holy
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OPEN HEAVENS DAILY FOR TEENS 2ND MAY 2020: WORLDLY MUSIC

MEMORISE: And it came to pass, when the evil spirit from God was upon Saul, that David took an harp, and played with his hand: so Saul was refreshed, and was well, and the evil spirit departed from him. 1 Samuel 16:23
READ: 1 SAMUEL 16:15-23
[15]And Saul’s servants said unto him, Behold now, an evil spirit from God troubleth thee.
[16]Let our lord now command thy servants, which are before thee, to seek out a man, who is a cunning player on an harp: and it shall come to pass, when the evil spirit from God is upon thee, that he shall play with his hand, and thou shalt be well.
[17]And Saul said unto his servants, Provide me now a man that can play well, and bring him to me.
[18]Then answered one of the servants, and said, Behold, I have seen a son of Jesse the Bethlehemite, that is cunning in playing, and a mighty valiant man, and a man of war, and prudent in matters, and a comely person, and the LORD is with him.
[19]Wherefore Saul sent messengers unto Jesse, and said, Send me David thy son, which is with the sheep.
[20]And Jesse took an ass laden with bread, and a bottle of wine, and a kid, and sent them by David his son unto Saul.
[21]And David came to Saul, and stood before him: and he loved him greatly; and he became his armourbearer.
[22]And Saul sent to Jesse, saying, Let David, I pray thee, stand before me; for he hath found favour in my sight.
[23]And it came to pass, when the evil spirit from God was upon Saul, that David took an harp, and played with his hand: so Saul was refreshed, and was well, and the evil spirit departed from him.
In the late 1970s, I was an ardent fan of Sunny Ade, Ebenezer Obey, and Fela. As a young Christian, I saw nothing wrong in listening to their songs. I kept enjoying the vibes from their albums until one fateful day I attended an evening bible study.
The teacher instructed “that all secular music records must leave your house“, using 1 John 2:15-17 as a basis. I struggled in my spirit and was not willing to accept this. On my way home that evening, the Holy Spirit did not let me rest.
He kept reiterating that I had heard the truth. That same night, I got rid of all my secular albums and as time went by, I replaced them with gospel music.
I observed that going to bed, having listened to worldly songs, has a way of affecting your sleep.
There was a particular song I listened to before my bedtime and demons came chasing in my dream but when I started listening to gospel songs, I discovered that I usually dream of angels, victories or wake up singing praises to God. I have been experiencing peace like never before.
If Jesus physically asks to see the playlist on your phone will you be proud to show it to Him? Any music that does not glorify God or build up your spirit man is poisonous. Gospel music can chase demons away and bring you peace (1 Samuel 16:23).
KEY POINT:
Delete every worldly sing on your phone and choose to only listen to gospel music henceforth.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: 1 KINGS 3-5; LUKE 23:1-26
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.
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 or a loss, not a frown or a cross,
But is blessed 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 favor He shows, for 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.
AUTHORS: Pastor E.A. Adeboye
Pastor (Mrs.) Folu Adeboye

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DAILY DECLARATIONS 2 MAY 2020 SATURDAY

Good Morning Beloved,

DAILY PERSONAL CONFESSION: My destiny can never be truncated. It’s a new level for me, a new season. I am operating in the supernatural ability because Christ has deposited in me His spirit and power. Only the will of God will stand concerning me, I am favoured and graced. I prosper in all my days, my destiny can never be truncated because He who began a good work in me will complete it. Hallelujah!

TODAY’S OPEN HEAVENS: OPEN HEAVENS 2 MAY 2020

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

I decree I have started this month I will finish well and strong this month will not see my end or that of my household, in Jesus’ name

I decree, my life is filled with unending praise, my day is lightened up and my glory forever shines, in Jesus’ name

I decree, this month shall be better than the previous months in this year. I shall have good reports for May 2020, in Jesus’ name

I decree, my household will experience a supernatural upliftment in this new month, in the mighty name of Jesus

I decree, as many countries all around the world are easing their lockdown measures, affliction will not raise the second time, in the name of Jesus

I decree, the accuser of the brethren shall fail woefully in all his plans to destroy the church of Jesus and decieve many to hell, in Jesus’ name

I decree, this month shall be different for me and my family. We shall experience God in an unusual dimension, especially in the aspect of our finances and health, in Jesus’ name

I decree, all the true workers of the Gospel of Jesus working day and night to reach the unsaved with the WORD. Lord Jesus, help their weaknesses and deliver them from backwardness and all unrighteousness, in the mighty name of Jesus

I decree, our young ones shall come to the knowledge of the FATHER and grow much interest in His things, in the name of Jesus

I decree concerning every frontline and essential workers world wide, this new month will bring peace and joy in an overflowing manner, in Jesus’ name

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 negative word said into my life and environment will not see the light of day, I change the course of the day and decree the will of God only will stand, in Jesus’ name

I decree, those at the frontline of this pandemic divine wisdom, immunity and protection is their portion and all that concerns them 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!

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PRAYER POINTS FOR TODAY OPEN HEAVEN 2 MAY 2020 SATURDAY

Good Morning Beloved,

DAILY PERSONAL CONFESSION: My destiny can never be truncated. It’s a new level for me, a new season. I am operating in the supernatural ability because Christ has deposited in me His spirit and power. Only the will of God will stand concerning me, I am favoured and graced. I prosper in all my days, my destiny can never be truncated because He who began a good work in me will complete it. Hallelujah!

TODAY’S OPEN HEAVENS: OPEN HEAVENS 2 MAY 2020

DAILY DECLARATIONS: DAILY DECLARATIONS 2 MAY 2020

PRAYER POINTS

ETERNAL ROCK OF AGES, I worship and adore You for being my God

ANCIENT OF DAYS, thank You for this wonderful day and breath of life

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

FATHER, thank You for orchestrating my path to end well in life and in all my endeavour

FATHER, thank You for the beginning of the 5th month in this year regardless of the plan of the enemy, Your will prevail in Jesus’ name

FATHER, please, give me a forgiving spirit and help me to show Your love to those who offended and despitefully used me, in Jesus name.

FATHER, let every spirit of pride, envy, impatience, selfishness and self-centeredness, in my life, that could prevent me from loving, be consumed by Your fire, in Jesus name.

FATHER, let me never rejoice in iniquity or think evil towards my neighbour; but help me to always rejoice in the truth. In Jesus name.

FATHER, please, give me the grace to bear all things, believe all things, hopeth all things, and endureth all things, in Jesus name.

FATHER, please help me to love You with all my heart, soul and spirit, in the mighty name of Jesus.

FATHER, thank You for the supernatural intervention I will encounter in all aspect of my life, in the name of Jesus

FATHER, thank You for terminating every power assigned to terminate my life or any aspect of my life or household, in the name of Jesus

HOLY SPIRIT, thank You for being a true companion, revealer and solution to mystery

FATHER, thank You for disgracing and terminating the strong hold of death over my life and household

FATHER, thank You for Your divine intervention that I will encounter all around my life in this new month of May, in Jesus’ mighty name

HOLY SPIRIT, continue to have Your way and glorify Yourself in me, never let your praises cease from my life, in the name of Jesus

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

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OPEN HEAVEN 3 MAY 2020 SUNDAY: A TIME TO FIGHT!

OPEN HEAVEN 3 MAY 2020 MEMORISE: I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: – 2 Timothy 4:7

OPEN HEAVEN 3 MAY 2020 READ: 1 TIMOTHY 6:11-21 (KJV)

11. But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.

12. Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses.

13. I give thee charge in the sight of God, who quickeneth all things, and before Christ Jesus, who before Pontius Pilate witnessed a good confession;

14. That thou keep this commandment without spot, unrebukable, until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ:

15. Which in his times he shall shew, who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords;

16. Who only hath immortality, dwelling in the light which no man can approach unto; whom no man hath seen, nor can see: to whom be honour and power everlasting. Amen.

17. Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy;

18. That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate;

19. Laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.

20. O Timothy, keep that which is committed to thy trust, avoiding profane and vain babblings, and oppositions of science falsely so called:

21. Which some professing have erred concerning the faith. Grace be with thee. Amen.

HAPPY SUNDAY BELOVED,

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OPEN HEAVEN 3 MAY 2020 MESSAGE

Fighting involves violent struggles against a real or perceived enemy, either offensively or defensively. Most people have one thing or the other that they would fight for.

It could be their fundamental human rights, source of livelihood, prestige, possession etc. However, the question is: Should a true Christian have any justifiable reason to fight? The answer is YES! Ecclesiastes 3:8 says there is:

“A time to love, and a time to hate; a time of war, and a time of peace.”

Indeed, Christians are not called to take up arms and launch offensive attacks on their neighbours, but we have a right to self-defence.

The kingdom of God is now under immense attack; His creative order, commandments and principles are being maliciously attacked by heretics.

Surprisingly, some of these enemies of the gospel have managed to rise to positions of authority both in the Church and the society at large.

Their celebrity status in the world today has aided their evil attacks on the Christian faith. Do we stand aloof or fight whenever these attacks occur around us? (1 Timothy 6:12) says:

“Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses.”

Christians are called to fight. Everyone is fully aware of the ongoing conflicts around us: physically, mentally, and spiritually. We are daily confronted with contrary doctrines and diverse kinds of temptations.

The survival of a child of God therefore depends on his or her preparedness for battle and the ability to fight. Your weapons of warfare are however not carnal.

Study Ephesians 6 and evaluate the completeness and readiness of your weaponry. It is time to fight against ungodliness. We must fight for holiness, peace and love.

We are soldiers and must always be alert in the spirit at all times. The devil will not succeed over you and your loved ones in the mighty name of Jesus.

Raise the banner of JESUS!

OPEN HEAVEN 3 MAY 2020 PRAYER POINT:
Father, please help me to be victorious in the battle of life, in the mighty name of Jesus.

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PREVIOUS DAY: OPEN HEAVENS 2 MAY 2020

OPEN HEAVEN 3 MAY 2020 HYMNAL

HYMN 23 – ONWARD, CHRISTIAN SOLDIERS!

1. Onward, Christian soldiers!
Marching as to war,
Looking unto Jesus,
Who is gone before;
Christ, the Royal Master,
Leads against the foe;
Forward into battle,
See His banners go.

CHORUS:
Onward, Christian soldiers!
Marching as to war,
Looking unto Jesus,
Who is gone before.

2. At the name of Jesus
Satan’s host doth flee;
On then, Christian soldiers
On to victory!
Hell’s foundations quiver
At the shout of praise:
Brothers, lift your voices,
Loud your anthem raise.

CHORUS:
Onward, Christian soldiers!
Marching as to war,
Looking unto Jesus,
Who is gone before.

3. Like a mighty army
Moves the Church of God:
Brothers, we are treading
Where the saints have trod.
We are not divided,
All one body we
One in hope and doctrine,
One in charity.

CHORUS:
Onward, Christian soldiers!
Marching as to war,
Looking unto Jesus,
Who is gone before.

4. Crowns and thrones may perish,
Kingdom’s rise and wane;
But the Church of Jesus
Constant will remain:
Gates of hell can never
‘Gainst that church prevail;
We have Christ’s own promise
And that cannot fail.

CHORUS:
Onward, Christian soldiers!
Marching as to war,
Looking unto Jesus,
Who is gone before.

5. Onward then, ye people,
Join our happy throng;
Blend with ours your voices
In the triumph song:
“Glory, praise and honour,
Unto Christ the King”,
This, through countless ages,
Men and angels sing.

CHORUS:
Onward, Christian soldiers!
Marching as to war,
Looking unto Jesus,
Who is gone before.

OPEN HEAVEN 3 MAY 2020 BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: 2 SAMUEL 5:11-6:23, 1 CHRONICLES 13-16

2 SAMUEL 5:11-6:23 KING JAMES VERSION (KJV)

CHAPTER 5

11 And Hiram king of Tyre sent messengers to David, and cedar trees, and carpenters, and masons: and they built David an house.

12 And David perceived that the Lord had established him king over Israel, and that he had exalted his kingdom for his people Israel’s sake.

13 And David took him more concubines and wives out of Jerusalem, after he was come from Hebron: and there were yet sons and daughters born to David.

14 And these be the names of those that were born unto him in Jerusalem; Shammuah, and Shobab, and Nathan, and Solomon,

15 Ibhar also, and Elishua, and Nepheg, and Japhia,

16 And Elishama, and Eliada, and Eliphalet.

17 But when the Philistines heard that they had anointed David king over Israel, all the Philistines came up to seek David; and David heard of it, and went down to the hold.

18 The Philistines also came and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim.

19 And David enquired of the Lord, saying, Shall I go up to the Philistines? wilt thou deliver them into mine hand? And the Lord said unto David, Go up: for I will doubtless deliver the Philistines into thine hand.

20 And David came to Baalperazim, and David smote them there, and said, The Lord hath broken forth upon mine enemies before me, as the breach of waters. Therefore he called the name of that place Baalperazim.

21 And there they left their images, and David and his men burned them.

22 And the Philistines came up yet again, and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim.

23 And when David enquired of the Lord, he said, Thou shalt not go up; but fetch a compass behind them, and come upon them over against the mulberry trees.

24 And let it be, when thou hearest the sound of a going in the tops of the mulberry trees, that then thou shalt bestir thyself: for then shall the Lord go out before thee, to smite the host of the Philistines.

25 And David did so, as the Lord had commanded him; and smote the Philistines from Geba until thou come to Gazer.

CHAPTER 6

1 Again, David gathered together all the chosen men of Israel, thirty thousand.

2 And David arose, and went with all the people that were with him from Baale of Judah, to bring up from thence the ark of God, whose name is called by the name of the Lord of hosts that dwelleth between the cherubims.

3 And they set the ark of God upon a new cart, and brought it out of the house of Abinadab that was in Gibeah: and Uzzah and Ahio, the sons of Abinadab, drave the new cart.

4 And they brought it out of the house of Abinadab which was at Gibeah, accompanying the ark of God: and Ahio went before the ark.

5 And David and all the house of Israel played before the Lord on all manner of instruments made of fir wood, even on harps, and on psalteries, and on timbrels, and on cornets, and on cymbals.

6 And when they came to Nachon’s threshingfloor, Uzzah put forth his hand to the ark of God, and took hold of it; for the oxen shook it.

7 And the anger of the Lord was kindled against Uzzah; and God smote him there for his error; and there he died by the ark of God.

8 And David was displeased, because the Lord had made a breach upon Uzzah: and he called the name of the place Perezuzzah to this day.

9 And David was afraid of the Lord that day, and said, How shall the ark of the Lord come to me?

10 So David would not remove the ark of the Lord unto him into the city of David: but David carried it aside into the house of Obededom the Gittite.

11 And the ark of the Lord continued in the house of Obededom the Gittite three months: and the Lord blessed Obededom, and all his household.

12 And it was told king David, saying, The Lord hath blessed the house of Obededom, and all that pertaineth unto him, because of the ark of God. So David went and brought up the ark of God from the house of Obededom into the city of David with gladness.

13 And it was so, that when they that bare the ark of the Lord had gone six paces, he sacrificed oxen and fatlings.

14 And David danced before the Lord with all his might; and David was girded with a linen ephod.

15 So David and all the house of Israel brought up the ark of the Lord with shouting, and with the sound of the trumpet.

16 And as the ark of the Lord came into the city of David, Michal Saul’s daughter looked through a window, and saw king David leaping and dancing before the Lord; and she despised him in her heart.

17 And they brought in the ark of the Lord, and set it in his place, in the midst of the tabernacle that David had pitched for it: and David offered burnt offerings and peace offerings before the Lord.

18 And as soon as David had made an end of offering burnt offerings and peace offerings, he blessed the people in the name of the Lord of hosts.

19 And he dealt among all the people, even among the whole multitude of Israel, as well to the women as men, to every one a cake of bread, and a good piece of flesh, and a flagon of wine. So all the people departed every one to his house.

20 Then David returned to bless his household. And Michal the daughter of Saul came out to meet David, and said, How glorious was the king of Israel to day, who uncovered himself to day in the eyes of the handmaids of his servants, as one of the vain fellows shamelessly uncovereth himself!

21 And David said unto Michal, It was before the Lord, which chose me before thy father, and before all his house, to appoint me ruler over the people of the Lord, over Israel: therefore will I play before the Lord.

22 And I will yet be more vile than thus, and will be base in mine own sight: and of the maidservants which thou hast spoken of, of them shall I be had in honour.

23 Therefore Michal the daughter of Saul had no child unto the day of her death.

CHAPTER 13

1 And David consulted with the captains of thousands and hundreds, and with every leader.

2 And David said unto all the congregation of Israel, If it seem good unto you, and that it be of the Lord our God, let us send abroad unto our brethren every where, that are left in all the land of Israel, and with them also to the priests and Levites which are in their cities and suburbs, that they may gather themselves unto us:

3 And let us bring again the ark of our God to us: for we enquired not at it in the days of Saul.

4 And all the congregation said that they would do so: for the thing was right in the eyes of all the people.

5 So David gathered all Israel together, from Shihor of Egypt even unto the entering of Hemath, to bring the ark of God from Kirjathjearim.

6 And David went up, and all Israel, to Baalah, that is, to Kirjathjearim, which belonged to Judah, to bring up thence the ark of God the Lord, that dwelleth between the cherubims, whose name is called on it.

7 And they carried the ark of God in a new cart out of the house of Abinadab: and Uzza and Ahio drave the cart.

8 And David and all Israel played before God with all their might, and with singing, and with harps, and with psalteries, and with timbrels, and with cymbals, and with trumpets.

9 And when they came unto the threshingfloor of Chidon, Uzza put forth his hand to hold the ark; for the oxen stumbled.

10 And the anger of the Lord was kindled against Uzza, and he smote him, because he put his hand to the ark: and there he died before God.

11 And David was displeased, because the Lord had made a breach upon Uzza: wherefore that place is called Perezuzza to this day.

12 And David was afraid of God that day, saying, How shall I bring the ark of God home to me?

13 So David brought not the ark home to himself to the city of David, but carried it aside into the house of Obededom the Gittite.

14 And the ark of God remained with the family of Obededom in his house three months. And the Lord blessed the house of Obededom, and all that he had.

CHAPTER 14

1 Now Hiram king of Tyre sent messengers to David, and timber of cedars, with masons and carpenters, to build him an house.

2 And David perceived that the Lord had confirmed him king over Israel, for his kingdom was lifted up on high, because of his people Israel.

3 And David took more wives at Jerusalem: and David begat more sons and daughters.

4 Now these are the names of his children which he had in Jerusalem; Shammua, and Shobab, Nathan, and Solomon,

5 And Ibhar, and Elishua, and Elpalet,

6 And Nogah, and Nepheg, and Japhia,

7 And Elishama, and Beeliada, and Eliphalet.

8 And when the Philistines heard that David was anointed king over all Israel, all the Philistines went up to seek David. And David heard of it, and went out against them.

9 And the Philistines came and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim.

10 And David enquired of God, saying, Shall I go up against the Philistines? And wilt thou deliver them into mine hand? And the Lord said unto him, Go up; for I will deliver them into thine hand.

11 So they came up to Baalperazim; and David smote them there. Then David said, God hath broken in upon mine enemies by mine hand like the breaking forth of waters: therefore they called the name of that place Baalperazim.

12 And when they had left their gods there, David gave a commandment, and they were burned with fire.

13 And the Philistines yet again spread themselves abroad in the valley.

14 Therefore David enquired again of God; and God said unto him, Go not up after them; turn away from them, and come upon them over against the mulberry trees.

15 And it shall be, when thou shalt hear a sound of going in the tops of the mulberry trees, that then thou shalt go out to battle: for God is gone forth before thee to smite the host of the Philistines.

16 David therefore did as God commanded him: and they smote the host of the Philistines from Gibeon even to Gazer.

17 And the fame of David went out into all lands; and the Lord brought the fear of him upon all nations.

CHAPTER 15

1 And David made him houses in the city of David, and prepared a place for the ark of God, and pitched for it a tent.

2 Then David said, None ought to carry the ark of God but the Levites: for them hath the Lord chosen to carry the ark of God, and to minister unto him for ever.

3 And David gathered all Israel together to Jerusalem, to bring up the ark of the Lord unto his place, which he had prepared for it.

4 And David assembled the children of Aaron, and the Levites:

5 Of the sons of Kohath; Uriel the chief, and his brethren an hundred and twenty:

6 Of the sons of Merari; Asaiah the chief, and his brethren two hundred and twenty:

7 Of the sons of Gershom; Joel the chief and his brethren an hundred and thirty:

8 Of the sons of Elizaphan; Shemaiah the chief, and his brethren two hundred:

9 Of the sons of Hebron; Eliel the chief, and his brethren fourscore:

10 Of the sons of Uzziel; Amminadab the chief, and his brethren an hundred and twelve.

11 And David called for Zadok and Abiathar the priests, and for the Levites, for Uriel, Asaiah, and Joel, Shemaiah, and Eliel, and Amminadab,

12 And said unto them, Ye are the chief of the fathers of the Levites: sanctify yourselves, both ye and your brethren, that ye may bring up the ark of the Lord God of Israel unto the place that I have prepared for it.

13 For because ye did it not at the first, the Lord our God made a breach upon us, for that we sought him not after the due order.

14 So the priests and the Levites sanctified themselves to bring up the ark of the Lord God of Israel.

15 And the children of the Levites bare the ark of God upon their shoulders with the staves thereon, as Moses commanded according to the word of the Lord.

16 And David spake to the chief of the Levites to appoint their brethren to be the singers with instruments of musick, psalteries and harps and cymbals, sounding, by lifting up the voice with joy.

17 So the Levites appointed Heman the son of Joel; and of his brethren, Asaph the son of Berechiah; and of the sons of Merari their brethren, Ethan the son of Kushaiah;

18 And with them their brethren of the second degree, Zechariah, Ben, and Jaaziel, and Shemiramoth, and Jehiel, and Unni, Eliab, and Benaiah, and Maaseiah, and Mattithiah, and Elipheleh, and Mikneiah, and Obededom, and Jeiel, the porters.

19 So the singers, Heman, Asaph, and Ethan, were appointed to sound with cymbals of brass;

20 And Zechariah, and Aziel, and Shemiramoth, and Jehiel, and Unni, and Eliab, and Maaseiah, and Benaiah, with psalteries on Alamoth;

21 And Mattithiah, and Elipheleh, and Mikneiah, and Obededom, and Jeiel, and Azaziah, with harps on the Sheminith to excel.

22 And Chenaniah, chief of the Levites, was for song: he instructed about the song, because he was skilful.

23 And Berechiah and Elkanah were doorkeepers for the ark.

24 And Shebaniah, and Jehoshaphat, and Nethaneel, and Amasai, and Zechariah, and Benaiah, and Eliezer, the priests, did blow with the trumpets before the ark of God: and Obededom and Jehiah were doorkeepers for the ark.

25 So David, and the elders of Israel, and the captains over thousands, went to bring up the ark of the covenant of the Lord out of the house of Obededom with joy.

26 And it came to pass, when God helped the Levites that bare the ark of the covenant of the Lord, that they offered seven bullocks and seven rams.

27 And David was clothed with a robe of fine linen, and all the Levites that bare the ark, and the singers, and Chenaniah the master of the song with the singers: David also had upon him an ephod of linen.

28 Thus all Israel brought up the ark of the covenant of the Lord with shouting, and with sound of the cornet, and with trumpets, and with cymbals, making a noise with psalteries and harps.

29 And it came to pass, as the ark of the covenant of the Lord came to the city of David, that Michal, the daughter of Saul looking out at a window saw king David dancing and playing: and she despised him in her heart.

CHAPTER 16

1 So they brought the ark of God, and set it in the midst of the tent that David had pitched for it: and they offered burnt sacrifices and peace offerings before God.

2 And when David had made an end of offering the burnt offerings and the peace offerings, he blessed the people in the name of the Lord.

3 And he dealt to every one of Israel, both man and woman, to every one a loaf of bread, and a good piece of flesh, and a flagon of wine.

4 And he appointed certain of the Levites to minister before the ark of the Lord, and to record, and to thank and praise the Lord God of Israel:

5 Asaph the chief, and next to him Zechariah, Jeiel, and Shemiramoth, and Jehiel, and Mattithiah, and Eliab, and Benaiah, and Obededom: and Jeiel with psalteries and with harps; but Asaph made a sound with cymbals;

6 Benaiah also and Jahaziel the priests with trumpets continually before the ark of the covenant of God.

7 Then on that day David delivered first this psalm to thank the Lord into the hand of Asaph and his brethren.

8 Give thanks unto the Lord, call upon his name, make known his deeds among the people.

9 Sing unto him, sing psalms unto him, talk ye of all his wondrous works.

10 Glory ye in his holy name: let the heart of them rejoice that seek the Lord.

11 Seek the Lord and his strength, seek his face continually.

12 Remember his marvellous works that he hath done, his wonders, and the judgments of his mouth;

13 O ye seed of Israel his servant, ye children of Jacob, his chosen ones.

14 He is the Lord our God; his judgments are in all the earth.

15 Be ye mindful always of his covenant; the word which he commanded to a thousand generations;

16 Even of the covenant which he made with Abraham, and of his oath unto Isaac;

17 And hath confirmed the same to Jacob for a law, and to Israel for an everlasting covenant,

18 Saying, Unto thee will I give the land of Canaan, the lot of your inheritance;

19 When ye were but few, even a few, and strangers in it.

20 And when they went from nation to nation, and from one kingdom to another people;

21 He suffered no man to do them wrong: yea, he reproved kings for their sakes,

22 Saying, Touch not mine anointed, and do my prophets no harm.

23 Sing unto the Lord, all the earth; shew forth from day to day his salvation.

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

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

26 For all the gods of the people are idols: but the Lord made the heavens.

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

28 Give unto the Lord, ye kindreds of the people, give unto the Lord glory and strength.

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

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

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

32 Let the sea roar, and the fulness thereof: let the fields rejoice, and all that is therein.

33 Then shall the trees of the wood sing out at the presence of the Lord, because he cometh to judge the earth.

34 O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good; for his mercy endureth for ever.

35 And say ye, Save us, O God of our salvation, and gather us together, and deliver us from the heathen, that we may give thanks to thy holy name, and glory in thy praise.

36 Blessed be the Lord God of Israel for ever and ever. And all the people said, Amen, and praised the Lord.

37 So he left there before the ark of the covenant of the Lord Asaph and his brethren, to minister before the ark continually, as every day’s work required:

38 And Obededom with their brethren, threescore and eight; Obededom also the son of Jeduthun and Hosah to be porters:

39 And Zadok the priest, and his brethren the priests, before the tabernacle of the Lord in the high place that was at Gibeon,

40 To offer burnt offerings unto the Lord upon the altar of the burnt offering continually morning and evening, and to do according to all that is written in the law of the Lord, which he commanded Israel;

41 And with them Heman and Jeduthun, and the rest that were chosen, who were expressed by name, to give thanks to the Lord, because his mercy endureth for ever;

42 And with them Heman and Jeduthun with trumpets and cymbals for those that should make a sound, and with musical instruments of God. And the sons of Jeduthun were porters.

43 And all the people departed every man to his house: and David returned to bless his house.

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OPEN HEAVENS DAILY FOR TEENS 1ST 2020: GOD CAN USE YOU

MEMORISE: If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified, and meet for the master’s use, and prepared unto every good work. 2 Timothy 2:21
READ: 1 Samuel 3:1-10
[1]And the child Samuel ministered unto the LORD before Eli. And the word of the LORD was precious in those days; there was no open vision.
[2]And it came to pass at that time, when Eli was laid down in his place, and his eyes began to wax dim, that he could not see;
[3]And ere the lamp of God went out in the temple of the LORD, where the ark of God was, and Samuel was laid down to sleep;
[4]That the LORD called Samuel: and he answered, Here am I.
[5]And he ran unto Eli, and said, Here am I; for thou calledst me. And he said, I called not; lie down again. And he went and lay down.
[6]And the LORD called yet again, Samuel. And Samuel arose and went to Eli, and said, Here am I; for thou didst call me. And he answered, I called not, my son; lie down again.
[7]Now Samuel did not yet know the LORD, neither was the word of the LORD yet revealed unto him.
[8]And the LORD called Samuel again the third time. And he arose and went to Eli, and said, Here am I; for thou didst call me. And Eli perceived that the LORD had called the child.
[9]Therefore Eli said unto Samuel, Go, lie down: and it shall be, if he call thee, that thou shalt say, Speak, LORD; for thy servant heareth. So Samuel went and lay down in his place.
[10]And the LORD came, and stood, and called as at other times, Samuel, Samuel. Then Samuel answered, Speak; for thy servant heareth.

MESSAGE:

Today’s discussion is only on teenagers who want God to use them. If you are not interested in being used by God, you can close it and come back tomorrow.
When I became born again, I desperately wanted to be used by God.
I didn’t want to be an ordinary Christian. I wanted to be able to heal the sick, raise the dead and do all manner of miracles.
My father in-the-Lord, Pa Josiah Akindayomi of blessed memory, emphasized to me that holiness is the master key that qualifies one for God’s use as show in 2 Timothy 2:21.
Do you want perform miracles? Do you want God to use you to heal the blind and make the lame work?
Do you want to be used to win thousands of sos to the kingdom of God?
Purge yourself of any iniquity, live a holy life and God will begin to use you mightily.
PRAYER POINT:
The people God uses are not more special than you. All you have to do is live holy and be available to Him.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: 1 KINGS 1-2; LUKE 22: 54-71.
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

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DAILY DECLARATIONS FOR 1 MAY 2020 FRIDAY

GOOD MORNING BELOVED,

Welcome to a new month! As we enter into new month, may you find new opportunity and fortune descending into your family affairs and your personal life, in Jesus’ name.

SPEAK LIFE TO YOUR DAY, WITH THESE DIVINE WORDS AND ADD YOURS TOO!

DAILY PERSONAL CONFESSION: In this new month of May 2020, My days are filled with blessings all around because I am a blessing, divinely filled with unending blessings. My testimonies are permanent and there is no reversal, in Jesus’ name amen.

PRAYER POINTS: PRAYER POINTS FOR 1 MAY 2020 FRIDAY

TODAY’S OPEN HEAVENS: OPEN HEAVENS 1 MAY 2020

NEXT DAY: OPEN HEAVENS 2 MAY 2020

DAILY DECLARATIONS:

This month of May, the presence of God will be with me and my entire household: both far and near all through this new month, in Jesus’ Name!

The FATHER’S divine Light will continue to shine on me this May. My going out and coming is blessed sufficiently, in Jesus’ Name

I decree, the days of my labour are turning around for favour and my effort crowned with testimonies, in Jesus name

I decree, no power from the pit of hell shall conclude my case in this new month of May, in the name of Jesus.

I decree, whatever the enemy has written about me and my household, in their secret place shall not hold, in the name of Jesus.

I decree, the Lord will make a way for me and my household this new month of May where there seems to be no way, in the name of Jesus.

I decree, the Lord shall respond to the problems around me this month, in the name of Jesus.

I decree, every covenant of failure, stagnation and frustration operating at the edge of my breakthrough are broken today, in the name of Jesus.

That frequent nightmares that have been projected into your life by the devil to steal, kill and destroy your glory shall be no more, in Jesus name.

I decree, all through this month of May, there shall be no bad news around me, my household, in the name of Jesus.

I decree, the grace to live in the path of righteousness shall be bestowed on me this month of May, in the name of Jesus. .

I decree, I shall continue to arise and shine forth in all I do this month, in the name of Jesus.

I decree henceforth by the decree of heaven, I shall not waste my money on treating illnesses or on less vital things, in Jesus name.

I decree over my country and nations around the world, the love of God will rule over any form of challenge in any sphere of life, in Jesus’ Name

I command that sickness to leave your body now 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!

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PRAYER POINTS FOR 1 MAY 2020 FRIDAY

Good Morning Beloved,

DAILY PERSONAL CONFESSION: In this new month of May 2020, My days are filled with blessings all around because I am a blessing, divinely filled with unending blessings. My testimonies are permanent and there is no reversal in Jesus name amen.

TODAY’S OPEN HEAVENS: OPEN HEAVENS 1 MAY 2020

NEXT DAY: OPEN HEAVENS 2 MAY 2020

PRAYER POINTS

MIGHTY SAVIOUR, my God and Redeemer, I worship and exalt Your majesty for the gift of life and Your divine intervention in all that concerns me.

I worship You ANCIENT OF DAYS for this wonderful day and grace of life

ALMIGHTY SAVIOUR, thank You for the blood You shed on Calvary for my sake, the forgiveness of sin and Your mercy that speaks over judgement

FATHER, thank You for filling my mouth with praise regardless of the plans of the adversary

FATHER, thank You for the blessings of this new month, continue to increase me and my household in this new month of May 2020, in the name of Jesus

FATHER, thank You for not allowing bitterness or sadness to replace my joy last month, I ask for more of You in all ramifications of my life, in the name of Jesus

FATHER, thank You for Your protection in this new month of April, thank You for divine provision, thank You Jesus

FATHER, thank You for destroying all evil calculation planned to manipulate my life to the desires of the enemy, I put my trust in You, no matter what happens.

FATHER, thank You for your love that is always surrounding my life each and everyday. Thank You for the financial breakthrough I will experience in this new month.

FATHER, thank You for the new ideas in this month. Thank You for Your grace upon my hands. This month, my hands shall feed many and produce more income, in the name of Jesus

FATHER, thank You because in this very situation around the world you’re still the KING OF KINGS and nothing can dethrone You

FATHER, thank You for every life that has been on the verge of loss either in hospital, isolation centres, care home facilities, individual home or wherever that you have revived and restored hallelujah

FATHER, thank You for finally giving us praise unending in all countries over every case that is decreasing and death toll that is decreasing

FATHER, thank You for the wisdom released unto all leaders of all capacity and for delivering our economy from predicted recession

FATHER, thank You for Your name is greater than any other tormenting name either of human power or disease or Infection, even death

FATHER, thank You for your church is standing the gate of hell can never prevail over Your church, in the name of Jesus

FATHER, thank you for this nation because Your blood is speaking concerning our land beyond our thinking, in the name of Jesus

FATHER, thank You for the lives of all frontline workers and essential workers worldwide because you have given us all victory, in Jesus’ name

FATHER, thank You for my household and for no record of death will be made in our homes in this month and coming months, in the name of Jesus

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).

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OPEN HEAVEN 2 MAY 2020 SATURDAY: LOVE THE MOST ESSENTIAL GIFT OF THE SPIRIT

OPEN HEAVEN 2 MAY 2020 MEMORISE: We know that we have passed from death unto life, because we love the brethren. He that loveth not his brother abideth in death. – 1 John 3:14

OPEN HEAVEN 2 MAY 2020 READ: 1 CORINTHIANS 13:1-13 (KJV)

1. Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal.

2. And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not charity, I am nothing.

3. And though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and though I give my body to be burned, and have not charity, it profiteth me nothing.

4. Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up,

5. Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil;

6. Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth;

7. Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things.

8. Charity never faileth: but whether there be prophecies, they shall fail; whether there be tongues, they shall cease; whether there be knowledge, it shall vanish away.

9. For we know in part, and we prophesy in part.

10. But when that which is perfect is come, then that which is in part shall be done away.

11. When I was a child, I spake as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child: but when I became a man, I put away childish things.

12. For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known.

13. And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity.

GOOD MORNING BELOVED,

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OPEN HEAVEN 2 MAY 2020 MESSAGE

The Bible describes love as the sum of all the commandments of God. (1 Corinthians 13:1-2) says:

“Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels… And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not charity (love), I am nothing.”

The Bible clearly presents the importance of love and how children of God should rate it as a virtue. God compared some rare spiritual gifts to love and made it obvious that without it (love), the other gifts are inconsequential.

This simply means that love is the golden scale by which whatever gifts we exhibit and whatever services we offer to God are weighed. The big question is: In what sense does love fulfil the totality of the law? The answer is embedded in Romans 13:10 which says:

“Love worketh no ill to his neighbour: therefore love is the fulfilling of the law.”

Therefore, if the love of God is in your heart, you will fulfil the law without grumbling but rather with joy. That is why Paul reduced the commandments to only one “Love is the fulfilling of the law.”

As I have often counselled my children, love can insulate you against the pains, discouragement, and difficulties associated with any given task. Jacob served a total of fourteen years for Rachel and they seemed unto him but a few days, because of the love he had for her (Genesis 29:20).

Furthermore, obedience is a natural fruit of love. You will never want to disobey or rebel against the authority of someone you truly love. Love makes obedience to God very easy.

OPEN HEAVEN 2 MAY 2020 PRAYER POINT:
Father, please help me to love You with all my heart, soul and spirit, in the mighty name of Jesus.

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OPEN HEAVEN 2 MAY 2020 HYMNAL:

HYMN 11 – I AM SO GLAD THAT OUR FATHER IN HEAVEN

1. I am so glad that our Father in heaven
Tell of His love in the book He has given;
Wonderful things in the Bible I see;
This is the dearest, that Jesus loves me.

CHORUS:
I am so glad that Jesus loves me,
Jesus loves me, Jesus loves me,
I am so glad that Jesus loves me,
Jesus loves even me.

2. Jesus loves me and I know I love Him;
Love brought Him down my lost soul to redeem;
Yes, it was love made Him die on the tree:
Oh, I am certain that Jesus love me.

CHORUS:
I am so glad that Jesus loves me,
Jesus loves me, Jesus loves me,
I am so glad that Jesus loves me,
Jesus loves even me.

3. In this assurance I find sweetest rest,
Trusting in Jesus I know I am blest;
Satan dismayed from my soul doth now flee
When I just tell him that Jesus loves me.

CHORUS:
I am so glad that Jesus loves me,
Jesus loves me, Jesus loves me,
I am so glad that Jesus loves me,
Jesus loves even me.

4. Oh, if there’s only one song I can sing,
When in His beauty I see the great King,
This shall my song in eternity be,
“Oh, what a wonder that Jesus loves me!”

CHORUS:
I am so glad that Jesus loves me,
Jesus loves me, Jesus loves me,
I am so glad that Jesus loves me,
Jesus loves even me.

5. If one should ask of me, how can I tell?
Glory to Jesus, I know very well!
God’s Holy Spirit with mine doth agree,
Constantly witnessing-Jesus loves me.

CHORUS:
I am so glad that Jesus loves me,
Jesus loves me, Jesus loves me,
I am so glad that Jesus loves me,
Jesus loves even me.

OPEN HEAVEN 2 MAY 2020 BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: PSALMS 106-107

CHAPTER 106

1 Praise ye the Lord. O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.

2 Who can utter the mighty acts of the Lord? who can shew forth all his praise?

3 Blessed are they that keep judgment, and he that doeth righteousness at all times.

4 Remember me, O Lord, with the favour that thou bearest unto thy people: O visit me with thy salvation;

5 That I may see the good of thy chosen, that I may rejoice in the gladness of thy nation, that I may glory with thine inheritance.

6 We have sinned with our fathers, we have committed iniquity, we have done wickedly.

7 Our fathers understood not thy wonders in Egypt; they remembered not the multitude of thy mercies; but provoked him at the sea, even at the Red sea.

8 Nevertheless he saved them for his name’s sake, that he might make his mighty power to be known.

9 He rebuked the Red sea also, and it was dried up: so he led them through the depths, as through the wilderness.

10 And he saved them from the hand of him that hated them, and redeemed them from the hand of the enemy.

11 And the waters covered their enemies: there was not one of them left.

12 Then believed they his words; they sang his praise.

13 They soon forgat his works; they waited not for his counsel:

14 But lusted exceedingly in the wilderness, and tempted God in the desert.

15 And he gave them their request; but sent leanness into their soul.

16 They envied Moses also in the camp, and Aaron the saint of the Lord.

17 The earth opened and swallowed up Dathan and covered the company of Abiram.

18 And a fire was kindled in their company; the flame burned up the wicked.

19 They made a calf in Horeb, and worshipped the molten image.

20 Thus they changed their glory into the similitude of an ox that eateth grass.

21 They forgat God their saviour, which had done great things in Egypt;

22 Wondrous works in the land of Ham, and terrible things by the Red sea.

23 Therefore he said that he would destroy them, had not Moses his chosen stood before him in the breach, to turn away his wrath, lest he should destroy them.

24 Yea, they despised the pleasant land, they believed not his word:

25 But murmured in their tents, and hearkened not unto the voice of the Lord.

26 Therefore he lifted up his hand against them, to overthrow them in the wilderness:

27 To overthrow their seed also among the nations, and to scatter them in the lands.

28 They joined themselves also unto Baalpeor, and ate the sacrifices of the dead.

29 Thus they provoked him to anger with their inventions: and the plague brake in upon them.

30 Then stood up Phinehas, and executed judgment: and so the plague was stayed.

31 And that was counted unto him for righteousness unto all generations for evermore.

32 They angered him also at the waters of strife, so that it went ill with Moses for their sakes:

33 Because they provoked his spirit, so that he spake unadvisedly with his lips.

34 They did not destroy the nations, concerning whom the Lord commanded them:

35 But were mingled among the heathen, and learned their works.

36 And they served their idols: which were a snare unto them.

37 Yea, they sacrificed their sons and their daughters unto devils,

38 And shed innocent blood, even the blood of their sons and of their daughters, whom they sacrificed unto the idols of Canaan: and the land was polluted with blood.

39 Thus were they defiled with their own works, and went a whoring with their own inventions.

40 Therefore was the wrath of the Lord kindled against his people, insomuch that he abhorred his own inheritance.

41 And he gave them into the hand of the heathen; and they that hated them ruled over them.

42 Their enemies also oppressed them, and they were brought into subjection under their hand.

43 Many times did he deliver them; but they provoked him with their counsel, and were brought low for their iniquity.

44 Nevertheless he regarded their affliction, when he heard their cry:

45 And he remembered for them his covenant, and repented according to the multitude of his mercies.

46 He made them also to be pitied of all those that carried them captives.

47 Save us, O Lord our God, and gather us from among the heathen, to give thanks unto thy holy name, and to triumph in thy praise.

48 Blessed be the Lord God of Israel from everlasting to everlasting: and let all the people say, Amen. Praise ye the Lord.

CHAPTER 107

1 O give thanks unto the Lord, for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.

2 Let the redeemed of the Lord say so, whom he hath redeemed from the hand of the enemy;

3 And gathered them out of the lands, from the east, and from the west, from the north, and from the south.

4 They wandered in the wilderness in a solitary way; they found no city to dwell in.

5 Hungry and thirsty, their soul fainted in them.

6 Then they cried unto the Lord in their trouble, and he delivered them out of their distresses.

7 And he led them forth by the right way, that they might go to a city of habitation.

8 Oh that men would praise the Lord for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!

9 For he satisfieth the longing soul, and filleth the hungry soul with goodness.

10 Such as sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, being bound in affliction and iron;

11 Because they rebelled against the words of God, and contemned the counsel of the most High:

12 Therefore he brought down their heart with labour; they fell down, and there was none to help.

13 Then they cried unto the Lord in their trouble, and he saved them out of their distresses.

14 He brought them out of darkness and the shadow of death, and brake their bands in sunder.

15 Oh that men would praise the Lord for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!

16 For he hath broken the gates of brass, and cut the bars of iron in sunder.

17 Fools because of their transgression, and because of their iniquities, are afflicted.

18 Their soul abhorreth all manner of meat; and they draw near unto the gates of death.

19 Then they cry unto the Lord in their trouble, and he saveth them out of their distresses.

20 He sent his word, and healed them, and delivered them from their destructions.

21 Oh that men would praise the Lord for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!

22 And let them sacrifice the sacrifices of thanksgiving, and declare his works with rejoicing.

23 They that go down to the sea in ships, that do business in great waters;

24 These see the works of the Lord, and his wonders in the deep.

25 For he commandeth, and raiseth the stormy wind, which lifteth up the waves thereof.

26 They mount up to the heaven, they go down again to the depths: their soul is melted because of trouble.

27 They reel to and fro, and stagger like a drunken man, and are at their wit’s end.

28 Then they cry unto the Lord in their trouble, and he bringeth them out of their distresses.

29 He maketh the storm a calm, so that the waves thereof are still.

30 Then are they glad because they be quiet; so he bringeth them unto their desired haven.

31 Oh that men would praise the Lord for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!

32 Let them exalt him also in the congregation of the people, and praise him in the assembly of the elders.

33 He turneth rivers into a wilderness, and the watersprings into dry ground;

34 A fruitful land into barrenness, for the wickedness of them that dwell therein.

35 He turneth the wilderness into a standing water, and dry ground into watersprings.

36 And there he maketh the hungry to dwell, that they may prepare a city for habitation;

37 And sow the fields, and plant vineyards, which may yield fruits of increase.

38 He blesseth them also, so that they are multiplied greatly; and suffereth not their cattle to decrease.

39 Again, they are minished and brought low through oppression, affliction, and sorrow.

40 He poureth contempt upon princes, and causeth them to wander in the wilderness, where there is no way.

41 Yet setteth he the poor on high from affliction, and maketh him families like a flock.

42 The righteous shall see it, and rejoice: and all iniquity shall stop her mouth.

43 Whoso is wise, and will observe these things, even they shall understand the lovingkindness of the Lord.