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

2. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
Thy friendship suits me well,
Both young and old 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?

BIBLE PASSAGE: John 15:1-6.
‭John 15:1-6 NKJV‬
[1] “I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. [2] Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit He prunes, that it may bear more fruit. [3] You are already clean because of the word which I have spoken to you. [4] Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in Me. [5] “I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing. [6] If anyone does not abide in Me, he is cast out as a branch and is withered; and they gather them and throw them into the fire, and they are burned.

MEMORY VERSE:.“And even now the axe is laid to the root of the trees. Therefore every tree which does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire.” Matthew 3:10 (NKJV).

INTRODUCTION: Fruit-bearing is expected of anyone chosen and saved by Jesus Christ (John 15:16). God reacts to fruitlessness the same way He reacts to rebellion because failure to bear fruit is rebellion against the commandment and purpose of God (John 15:4). For any branch of the vine to be barren or unfruitful it must have been separated from the vine making it impossible for the fluid of life that flows from the vine to reach it.

OUTLINES:
1. Ignorance of the sound word of God (1 Corinthians 3:1-2; Hebrews 5:12-14).
2. Lack of genuine repentance from sin and other vices (Ezekiel 18:30-32).
3. Pre-occupation with the affairs of this world.(Matthew 13:22).
4. Timidity in identifying with the gospel publicly (Romans 1:16).
5. Inadequate understanding of the blessings of fruitfulness (1Thessalonians 2:19).

CLASS ACTIVITY 1: Discuss other causes of fruitlessness among believers.

2. INHERENT DANGERS
1. The presence of God could depart from the unfruitful (1 Samuel 16:14).
2. It could bring about a reversal of blessing with curses (1 Samuel 2:30-34).
3. God will spew out the unfruitful, for being neither hot nor cold (Revelation 3:15-16).
4. Self-exposure to enemy’s attacks (Judges 16:18-21).
5. Total annihilation of a fruitless being (Luke 13:6-9).
Students should discuss how believers can be fruitful

CONCLUSION Fruitfulness has great gains but fruitlessness is dangerous. Be fruitful!

QUESTIONS:
*.Give one major cause of fruitlessness?
* Give one example of how fruitlessness can cause a reversal of blessing

FURTHER READING: SUN: Rev 22:13. MON: Matt. 3:8; TUES: Ps.107:20; WED: Prov 11:30; THURS: John 15:4; FRI: Jn. 15:18; SAT: Luke 13:8.

ASSIGNMENT: Make it a duty to bear fruits by following up on the people you have witnessed to and give them a copy of the Bible or a spirit-filled book (No marks).

DAY 12: THEME: PRAYERS FOR GOOD WEATHER

BIBLE TEXT(S): Genesis 8:22; Joshua 10:1-15

INTRODUCTION: Throughout the Bible, varied weather conditions are used to symbolize God’s power, communicate His intentions, and demonstrate His control over nature’s elements. As we pray, God will make the weather favourable.

PRAYER POINTS:

1. Father, we thank You, for You are the God of times and seasons. Our times and seasons are in Your hands in Jesus’ name.

2. Father thank You for Your mercy that has been sufficient concerning the weather conditions during our special programs in Jesus name. 1 Chronicles 29:13

3. Father, I thank You for giving us the wisdom to read the weather and interpret it accurately in Jesus name. – Matthew 16:2

4. Father, thank You for giving man dominion over all that You created, in Jesus name. – Genesis 1:28

5. Father, by the authority and dominion You have given to us, we command that the weather will favour Your church always throughout this year in Jesus’ name. – Genesis 1:26

6. Father, frustrate and disappoint every plan of the enemy to attack or afflict Your children with bad weather in Jesus’ name. – Isaiah 44:25; Job 5:12

7. We come against every form of flood disaster, tornado, tsunami, and earthquake
etc. programmed against this year’s convention in Jesus’ name.

8. Father, no matter how unpredictable the weather maybe this year, we decree that the sun will not smite us by day nor the moon by night in Jesus’ name. – Psalm 121:6

9. Father, we reject any form of destructive whirlwind before, during and after the convention in Jesus name.

10. Father, by Your mercy, expose to us all the works of darkness to use the weather to frustrate this year Heaven conscious convention in Jesus name.

11. Father, give us listening ears to Your instructions so that we can gather safely and securely in Jesus name. – Proverbs 1:33

12. Father, in Your mercy, terminate every disaster that Your judgement brought
upon our nation, in Jesus name. – Isaiah 47:11

13. Father, we come against every merchant of darkness consulted to bring upon our gathering unplanned rain, fire outbreak and any form of disaster in Jesus name.

14. Father, let Your fire consume all activities of darkness assigned to use weather elements to prevent people from gathering at this year’s convention in Jesus name.

15. Father, just like the days of Joshua and Elijah we take absolute authority over all
weather situations as we gather in this year’s convention.

OPEN HEAVENS FOR TEENS 12 JULY 2024 FRIDAY: INVEST IN YOURSELF

MEMORISER

And that he died for all, that they which liveshould not hence forth live unto themselves,but unto him which died for them, and roseagain.
2 CORINTHIANS 5:15

BIBLE READING DANIEL 1:4

4 Children in whom was no blemish, but well favoured, and skilful in all wisdom, and cunning in knowledge, and understanding science, and such as had ability in them to stand in the king’s palace, and whom they might teach the learning and the tongue of the Chaldeans.

MASSAGE

One of the best investments you can makeis investing in yourself. Self-investment isessential to the growth of a fellow; it is theknowledge gained to equip oneself.

Beloved, there are several ways you can investin yourself. For instance, while waiting foradmission into a higher institution or duringholidays, you can learn skills, go to workshopsthat are related to your field of study orcareer ambition, and take time to read anddigest the word (Bible). You can also take timeto experiment with new hobbies, learn newlanguages, and explore ways to improve yourphysical and mental health. As a child of God,you should not waste your time on frivolities;rather, learn new things and equip yourselfwith the necessary knowledge to make yourlife’s journey smooth. You can also use yourfree time to reflect and create a plan for yourfuture. This will help you not to be a liability toyour family and society.

My dear child, investing in yourself can opennew doors for yoU and expand your network.Taking on new challenges will help you to growand become a better version of yourself. Tomaximise your full potential, you have to behungry for knowledge.

KEY POINT
Invest in yourself so you can unlock your fullpotential.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR

1 CHRONICLES 12:17 ROMANS 1:1-17

AUTHOR PASTOR E A ADEBOYE AND PASTOR MRS TOLU ADEBOYE

HYMN 44 DEEPER, DEEPER IN THE LOVE OF JESUS

1. Deeper, Deeper l In The Love Of
Daily Let Me Go;
Higher, Higher In The School Of
Wisdom,
More Of Grace To Know.

Refrain:
Oh, Deeper Yet, I Pray And Higher Ev’ry Day,And Wiser, Blessed, Lord,In Thy Precious, Holy WorD.
Jesus,

2. Deeper, Deeper! Blessed Holy Spirit,
Take Me Deeper Still,
Till My Life Is Wholly Lost In
And His Perfect Will. [Refrain]

3. Deeper, Deeper! Thơ It Cost Hard Trials,
Deeper Let Me Go!
Rooted In The Holy Love Of Jesus,
Let Me Fruitful Grow. [Refrain]

4. Deeper, Higher, Ev’ry Day In Jesus,
Till All Conflict Past,
Finds Me Conqu’ror, And In His Own Image
Perfected At Last. [Refrain]

MEMORISER

Jesus wept. JOHN 11:35

BIBLE READING

JOHN 11:39-44

39 Jesus said, Take ye away the stone.
Martha, the sister of him that was dead, saith unto him, Lord, by this time he stinketh: for he hath been dead four days.

40 Jesus saith unto her, Said I not unto thee, that, if thou wouldest believe, thou shouldest see the glory of God?

41 Then they took away the stone from the place where the dead was laid. And Jesus lifted up his eyes, and said, Father, I thank thee that thou hast heard me.

42 And I knew that thou hearest me always: but because of the people which stand by I said it, that they may believe that thou hast sent me.

43 And when he thus had spoken, he cried with a loud voice, Lazarus, come forth.

44 And he that was dead came forth, bound hand and foot with grave clothes: and his face was bound about with a napkin. Jesus saith unto them, Loose him, and let him go.

MASSAGE:

Society makes it look like males areemotionless and can never be weighed downby challenges. However, Jesus showed us aperfect example of a man being emotionalwhen His friend, Lazarus, died. He had visitedLazarus’ sisters earlier in Luke 10:38-42,

where they shared the word and ate together.Jesus had a large heart towards everyone, sowhen Martha didn’t believe that Lazarus couldcome back to life, He cried.

Iremember a time I went to commiserate witha very close friend who lost his father. WhenI got there, I burst into tears, and peoplestarted saying, “Ah! Daddy, you should notbe crying. Be strong for us.” I replied, “Please,allow me to cry because even JesUS wept.”

Dear son, the Lord made you a human beingwith a heart that is full of emotions. It isonly wicked and heartless men who kill theiremotions. However, when you allow the HolySpirit to work on your heart, you will be full ofcompassion towards God, your family, andother people. Never be ashamed to showemotions towards people; bottling up youremotions does not make you a man.

KEY POINT

Don’t just cry; be compassionate andcOurageous.

AUTHOR PASTOR E A ADEBOYE AND PASTOR MRS TOLU ADEBOYE

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR

1 CHRONICLES 11:1-12:18 ACTS 28:1-31

HYMN 35 ‘TIS SO SWEET TO TRUST IN JESUS

1. ‘Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus,Just to take Him at His Word;Just to rest upon His promise;Just to know, “Thus saith the Lord.”

Jesus, Jesus, how lI trust Him!How I’ve proved Him o’er ando’er!Jesus, Jesus, precious JesUs!O for grace to trust Him more!

2. O how sweet to trust in Jesus,Just to trust His cleansing blood;And in simple faith to plunge me’Neath the healing, cleansing Hood!

3. Yes, ’tis sweet to trust in Jesus,Just from sin and self to cease;Just from Jesus simply taking Life and rest, and joy and peace.

4. I’m so glad I learn’d to trust Thee,
Precious Jesus, Savior, Friend,And I know that Thou art with
me,
Wilt be with me to the end.

DAY 11

TOPIC: REVIVAL

BIBLE TEXT(S): PSALM 80:3; PSALM 80:7; PSALM 80:18-19; LAMENTATIONS 5:21

INTRODUCTION:
Revival is to awaken and bring back Christians who were very committed and burning for God but now cold. It is also to awaken those Christians who are doing well to do better in their relationship with and service to God.

PRAYER POINTS:

1. Father, we thank You for the consciousness that we need revival in Jesus name.

2. Father, let powers of darkness in my country working against my personal and family revival be consumed by fire, in Jesus name. – Psalm 97:3

3. Father, every failure of members of my family at the edge of breakthrough be destroyed by fire, in Jesus name. – Deuteronomy 31:8

4. Father, let every member of Your church be baptized by the Holy Spirit with the evidence of speaking in tongues and be heaven conscious, in Jesus name. – Acts 2:1-4

5. Father, let the fruit of the Holy Spirit manifest in the life of believers in my country (put your country) in Jesus name. – Galatians 5:22-23

6. Father, let the gift of the Holy Spirit manifest in all the churches in my country (put your country) in Jesus name. – 1Corinthians 12:8-10

7. Father, anoint Your church with the Holy Ghost and with Fire and make us heaven
conscious, in Jesus name. – Acts 10:38

8. Father, let Your revival begin to spread like wildfire in my country (put your country), in Jesus name.

9. Father, put to shame all manipulations of the devil against revival in my country (put your country), in Jesus name.

10. Fire of revival be released upon my country (put your country) and let Jesus reign supreme in Jesus name.

11. Father, please revive us again that Your people may rejoice. – Psalm 85:6

12. Father, kindly revive Your work of salvation in our lives and remember us in mercy. – Habakkuk 3:2

13. Father, please turn us back to You, renew our days as of old and we will be restored on the narrow path to heaven in Jesus name. – Lamentations 5:21

14. Father, just as fire causes water to boil, reignite our spirit again for heaven’s sake by Your mercy. – Isaiah 64:1-2

15. Father, we are thirsty and dry please pour Your water and spirit upon us who are Your offspring. – Isaiah 44:3

OPEN HEAVENS FOR TEENS 10 JULY 2024 MEMORISE: I will praise thee; forl am fearfully andwonderfully made: marvelous are thy works;and that my soul knoweth right well. PSALM 139:14

OPEN HEAVENS FOR TEENS 10 JULY 2024 BIBLE READING 1 PETER 3:3-4

3 Whose adorning let it not be that outward adorning of plaiting the hair, and of wearing of gold, or of putting on of apparel;

4 But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price.

OPEN HEAVENS FOR TEENS 10 JULY 2024 MESSAGE

God sees you asa masterpiece. Therefore,the next time you look in the mirror, know that God doesn’t see any flaw in you.

Do not lett he opinion of other people define what you think about yourself. YoU are God’s perfect creation, and you are beautiful.

Your beauty should not only be defined by outward adornments such as making elaborate hairstyles or wearing different jewelry; rather, it should come from your inner self – the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight.

Today’s Bible reading warns Christian women not to follow the customs of some of the other women who spend hours making their hair, wearing makeup, and finding the perfect outfit.

God would rather see women work on becoming beautiful from the inside out.

In other words, have a good character because that is the kind of beauty that lasts forever.

Beloved, if you get insulted because of how you look, or if you ever think that you are not beautiful enoUgh, instead of trying to please others by wearing excessive makeup, remember God’s word in today’s memory verse and confess it.

OPEN HEAVENS FOR TEENS 10 JULY 2024 CONFESSION

I am God’s masterpiece. I am beautifulinside and outside.

OPEN HEAVENS FOR TEENS 10 JULY 2024 HYMN 42

WONDERFUL STORY OF LOVE

1. Wonderful Story Of Love;Tell lt To Me Again;Wonderful Story Of Love;Wake The Immortal Strain!Angels With Rapture Announce
It,
Shepherds With Wonder Receive
It;
Sinner, O Won’t YoU Believe It?
Wonderful Story Of Love.

Refrain:
Wonderful! Wonderful!
Wonderful!
Wonderful Story Of Love!

2. Wonderful Story Of Love,Though You Are Far Away;Wonderful Story Of Love;Still He Doth Call Today;Calling From Calvary’s Mountain,Down From The Crystal Bright Fountain,
E’en From The Dawn Of
Creation,
Wonderful Story Of Love.

3. Wonderful Story Of Love:Jesus Provides A Rest;Wonderful Story Of Love;For All The Pure And Blest,Rest In Those Mansions Above Us,
With Those Who’ve Gone On Before Us
Singing The Rapturous Chorus,Wonderful Story Of Love.

OPEN HEAVENS FOR TEENS 10 JULY 2024 BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: 1 CHRONICLES 9:1-10:14 ACTS 27:21-44

AUTHOR PASTOR E A ADEBOYE AND PASTOR MRS TOLU ADEBOYE

DAY 9: Sanctification and Consecration

BIBLE TEXT(S): John 17:17, Exodus 19:10-20 (KJV)
John 17:17:17 Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth.

Exodus 19:10-20:10 And the Lord said unto Moses, Go unto the people, and sanctify them to day and to morrow, and let them wash their clothes,

11 And be ready against the third day: for the third day the Lord will come down in the sight of all the people upon mount Sinai.

12 And thou shalt set bounds unto the people round about, saying, Take heed to yourselves, that ye go not up into the mount, or touch the border of it: whosoever toucheth the mount shall be surely put to death:

13 There shall not an hand touch it, but he shall surely be stoned, or shot through; whether it be beast or man, it shall not live: when the trumpet soundeth long, they shall come up to the mount.

14 And Moses went down from the mount unto the people, and sanctified the people; and they washed their clothes.

15 And he said unto the people, Be ready against the third day: come not at your wives.

16 And it came to pass on the third day in the morning, that there were thunders and lightnings, and a thick cloud upon the mount, and the voice of the trumpet exceeding loud; so that all the people that was in the camp trembled.

17 And Moses brought forth the people out of the camp to meet with God; and they stood at the nether part of the mount.

18 And mount Sinai was altogether on a smoke, because the Lord descended upon it in fire: and the smoke thereof ascended as the smoke of a furnace, and the whole mount quaked greatly.

A19 And when the voice of the trumpet sounded long, and waxed louder and louder, Moses spake, and God answered him by a voice.

20 And the Lord came down upon mount Sinai, on the top of the mount: and the Lord called Moses up to the top of the mount; and Moses went up.

INTRODUCTION:

Sanctification is the process of deliberately studying the word of God and living by His instructions, especially when faced with the temptation to do the wrong thing. When you are sanctified, you will hate iniquity.

PRAYER POINTS

1. Father, thank you for the salvation of my soul in Jesus’ name.

2. Father, we repent of our ignorance and sins of compromise, in Jesus’ name.

3. Father, in any way we have made you too small in our eyes please have mercy on us, in Jesus’ name.

4. Father, please sanctify us with your word to make heaven in Jesus’ name
Father, take away stony hearts from us and give us hearts of flesh to make it to heaven in Jesus’ name. Ezekiel 36:26

5. Father, help me to live a Holy life unto you, please give me the grace to live a consecrated life and make it to heaven in Jesus’ name.

6. Father, please Lord put a deep hunger for your word in me so that I can be sanctified to win the marathon race to heaven, in Jesus’ name.

7. Father, I offer you my daily life’s activities, help me not to conform to the standards of this world in the name of Jesus. Romans 12:2

8. Oh Lord let my daily focus be upon you, take away every distraction from me so that my life can bring glory unto you in Jesus’ name.

8. Father, teach me to live each moment and day conscious of your presence in my life in Jesus’ name.

8. Father, purify me like gold so that I can fulfil my purpose on earth in Jesus’ name

9. Father, help me to refrain my feet from every evil way so that I will keep your word and make heaven in Jesus’ name. Psalm 119:101.

10. Father, let only your counsel concerning my destiny stand in Jesus’ name. Lamentations 3:27.

11. Father, I scatter the evil network of witchcraft manipulation over my destiny in Jesus’ name.

12. Father, I paralyze every evil hand and leg confusing my destiny in Jesus’ name.

THEME: FAMILY

BIBLE TEXT(S): Genesis 1:26-28; Genesis 2:18

INTRODUCTION: A family is a social unit of two or more persons related by blood, marriage or adoption. God is the originator of the family. The enemies are working tirelessly to make sure our families are not at peace with God and fulfil divine purpose.

PRAYER POINTS:

1. Father, thank You for the gift of families in Jesus Name. – Genesis 2:18

2. Father, thank You that I belong to a family and am grateful for my family.

3. Father, thank You for all the benefits bestowed upon me and my family in Jesus name. – Psalm 103:1-2

4. Father, we thank You for blessing all families in RCCG, in Jesus name.

5. Father, thank You for the grace of joy of salvation restoration in RCCG families.

6. Father, restore the joy of salvation to as many families that have lost out in Jesus name.

7. Father, bless all our family members with divine health in Jesus name. – Exodus 23:25

8. Father, remove sicknesses and diseases far away from every family in RCCG in Jesus name. – Exodus 23:25

9. Father, remember the barren according to Your word and open their womb in Jesus name. – Exodus 23:26

10. Father, bless all our efforts and let our labours always end in favour in Jesus name.

11. Father, visit and heal the foundation of my family from every pollution of idolatry, in Jesus name. – Psalm 11:3

12. Father, make me and my family a showroom of Your signs and wonders, in Jesus name. – Isaiah 8:18

13. Father, give me and my family members the grace to serve, love and fear You to the end, in Jesus name. – Joshua 24:15

14. Father, let judgment come upon any power standing against the success of my family, in Jesus name. – Luke 11:21-22

15. Father, give me and my family the grace to obey You in all our ways to the very end in Jesus name. Genesis 18:18-19

OPEN HEAVEN 14 JULY 2024 MEMORISE: Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners.1 Corinthians 15:33

OPEN HEAVEN 14 JULY 2024 READ: 2 Corinthians 6:14-18

14 Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness?

15 And what concord hath Christ with Belial? or what part hath he that believeth with an infidel?

16 And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the temple of the living God; as God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people.

17 Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you.

18 And will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty.

OPEN HEAVEN 14 JULY 2024 MESSAGE

The law of association is a very powerful law that every human being on earth must understand and apply correctly. This law is subtle in its operation, and many people don’t realise when it is working on them.

They don’t realise that the people they often speak to, greatly influence the way they think and act. This law states that an individual becomes like the people he or she associates with.

In other words, if a fellow associates with wise people, he or she will become wise. Likewise, if the fellow associates with foolish people, he or she will become foolish.

It is stated clearly in Proverbs 13:20: He that walks with the wise shall be wise but the companion of fools shall be destroyed.

The elders in Yorubaland usually say, “When a leaf stays long with a soap, it will also become a soap.”

You must carefully choose the people you associate with. If your friend is not someone you admire and want to be like, you should unfriend that fellow immediately.

Be friends with wise people that can challenge you, people you can discuss great ideas with. Don’t be friends with people who gossip and are only interested in entertainment when you are together.

Another form of association is with the media. Some people spend a lot of time watching television and scrolling through social media.

Whatever you read or watch has a great influence on who you become. If you read and watch inspiring things, they will inspire you to become great.

Anyone who reads and watches immoral content will eventually become corrupt, as we can see in our memory verse for today.

What kind of content do you constantly consume? Whose content are you consuming on social media? Whose music do you listen to?

These things are a pointer to who you are becoming. When you want to change something about yourself, change the people you associate with.

If you want to get better with your academics, keep company with brilliant people and learn from those who have excelled academically, and you will see your grades get better.

If you want to be more fervent in your Christian life, find friends who read their Bibles, and pray regularly. Soon, you will also be doing the same.

Examine the kind of friends you keep and the kinds of content you consume. Are they a reflection of who you want to become? If they are not, change them now.

OPEN HEAVEN 14 JULY 2024 KEY POINT

Who and what you associate with will greatly influence your life.

OPEN HEAVEN 14 JULY 2024 HYMN 1
ALL HAIL THE POWER OF JESUS’ NAME

OPEN HEAVEN 14 JULY 2024 BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Isaiah 1-3

OPEN HEAVEN 11 JULY 2024 MEMORISE: For he that is entered into his rest, he also hath ceased from his own works, as God did from his. Hebrews 4:10

OPEN HEAVEN 11 JULY 2024 READ: Exodus 20:8-11

8 Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy.

9 Six days shalt thou labour, and do all thy work:

10 But the seventh day is the sabbath of the Lord thy God: in it thou shalt not do any work, thou, nor thy son, nor thy daughter, thy manservant, nor thy maidservant, nor thy cattle, nor thy stranger that is within thy gates:

11 For in six days the Lord made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that in them is, and rested the seventh day: wherefore the Lord blessed the sabbath day, and hallowed it.

OPEN HEAVEN 11 JULY 2024 MESSAGE

After creation, God rested on the seventh day (Genesis 2:2). How is it that the Almighty, All-powerful God needed to rest? He did not need to rest; He can never be tired.

If He had been tired, then He would have been tired at least once in all the thousands of years since the earth was made. Psalms 121:4 says that He never sleeps nor slumbers.

Therefore, resting on the seventh day was not for Him but for us; He was establishing a law that we should follow for our own good – the law of rest (Exodus 34:21).

The law of rest is to be applied to your land, animals, and staff. You must not let your staff work for seven days a week; they must have at least one day to rest and be refreshed (Exodus 23:12). This is important for them to be productive the next week.

Also, you will get the best out of your farmland if you leave it to rest for one year every seven years (Leviticus 25:4). It is a law that will increase your productivity greatly.

If you think that working for seven days will bring more productivity than working for six days every week, you are wrong.

There is a fast-food restaurant in the United States of America that works for only six days and is closed on Sundays.

That restaurant is one of the fastest growing fast-food restaurants in the world. Resting for one day every week greatly improves your productivity as opposed to working for seven days a week.

Working continuously without rest will damage an individual’s health. Many people have died because they did not rest as they ought to.

Going against this law can bring great danger to a fellow’s health and life. I was telling one of my sons about this law of rest, and he looked at me in a funny way as if to say, “You? Do you rest?” I told him that I rest, even though he may not know it.

I wouldn’t be this productive if I don’t rest. In fact, there are periods in the year when I don’t go anywhere; I just stay in a quiet place to rest.

My body will no longer be useful to God if I damage it just because I am so zealous about the ministry that I disregard the law of rest.

OPEN HEAVEN 11 JULY 2024 KEY POINT

Work hard, but make sure you take out time to rest so you do not wear out your body.

OPEN HEAVEN 11 JULY 2024 HYMN 29
WHEN PEACE LIKE A RIVER ATTENDETH MY WAY

OPEN HEAVEN 11 JULY 2024 BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Ecclesiastes 9-12