OPEN HEAVEN 25 APRIL 2024 MEMORIZE: Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving; Colossians 4:2

OPEN HEAVEN 25 APRIL 2024 BIBLE READING Mark 1:30-36

30 But Simon’s wife’s mother lay sick of a fever, and anon they tell him of her.

31 And he came and took her by the hand, and lifted her up; and immediately the fever left her, and she ministered unto them.

32 And at even, when the sun did set, they brought unto him all that were diseased, and them that were possessed with devils.

33 And all the city was gathered together at the door.

34 And he healed many that were sick of divers diseases, and cast out many devils; and suffered not the devils to speak, because they knew him.

35 And in the morning, rising up a great while before day, he went out, and departed into a solitary place, and there prayed.

36 And Simon and they that were with him followed after him.

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OPEN HEAVEN 25 APRIL 2024 MESSAGE

Prayer is a very powerful tool given to us by God for regular communication with Him.

As powerful as this tool is, it is rather unfortunate that many people don’t use it at all while some who do, fail to make the best of it.

The first thing that must be in place for you to pray effectively is focus; all distractions must be done away with.

The devil knows that you need to be completely focused to get the best out of your prayer time, and this is why you usually remember some not-too-important things that can distract you during prayers.

One of the reasons you see many men of God praying when everyone is asleep is that they don’t want to be distracted.

In Mark 1:35, Jesus Christ woke up before daybreak to pray while others were asleep. He went to a secluded place to pray. You must try to remove distractions.

Find a secluded place where you can always go to pray. That secluded place could be your closet or any other place without distractions.

Anyone who does not regularly go to a secluded place to pray will eventually grow cold spiritually;

I am saying this from experience. Many years ago, God pointed my attention to the fact that I was growing cold.

He asked me, “When last did you spend quality time in my presence?

Do you remember when you used to worship me in your car so much that my presence will fill the car, and you will have to park by the roadside because tears would have filled your eyes?”

I responded, “Yes Lord, I remember, but that was before I had a driver.

If I worship you that much now and my driver sees tears in my eyes, he will think something is wrong.” He responded, “Oh, it is now my fault that I gave you a driver?” I quickly apologised.

That night, I left the house when everyone had slept to pray in the auditorium. The moment I started worshipping, the tears came rolling down.

I had been praying all the while, but the major difference was that I had not been going to a secluded place to pray, and that had made me grow cold.

Now, I have made it a habit to pray in secluded places, and my fire has increased greatly as a result.

OPEN HEAVEN 25 APRIL 2024 ACTION POINTS

Ensure you pray regularly in a secluded place.

OPEN HEAVEN 25 APRIL 2024 HYMN

RCCG HYMN 22: Sweet Hour Of Prayer

1. Sweet hour of prayer! sweet hour of prayer!
that calls me from a world of care,
and bids me at my Father’s throne
make all my wants and wishes known.
In seasons of distress and grief,
my soul has often found relief,
and oft escaped the tempter’s snare
by thy return, sweet hour of prayer!

2. Sweet hour of prayer! sweet hour of prayer!
the joys I feel, the bliss I share
of those whose anxious spirits burn
with strong desires for thy return!
With such I hasten to the place
where God my Savior shows his face,
and gladly take my station there,
and wait for thee, sweet hour of prayer!

3. Sweet hour of prayer! sweet hour of prayer!
thy wings shall my petition bear
to him whose truth and faithfulness
engage the waiting soul to bless.
And since he bids me seek his face,
believe his word, and trust his grace,
I’ll cast on him my every care,
and wait for thee, sweet hour of prayer!

OPEN HEAVEN 25 APRIL BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: 2 Kings 22-23

AUTHORS: PASTOR E.A ADEBOYE
PASTOR MRS FOLU ADEBOYE

OPEN HEAVENS FOR TEENS 25 APRIL 2024 MEMORISE: Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour. Ecclesiastes 4:9

OPEN HEAVENS FOR TEENS 25 APRIL 2024 READ: 2 Kings 5:1-4

[1]Now Naaman, captain of the host of the king of Syria, was a great man with his master, and honourable, because by him the LORD had given deliverance unto Syria: he was also a mighty man in valour, but he was a leper.

[2]And the Syrians had gone out by companies, and had brought away captive out of the land of Israel a little maid; and she waited on Naaman’s wife.

[3]And she said unto her mistress, Would God my lord were with the prophet that is in Samaria! for he would recover him of his leprosy.

[4]And one went in, and told his lord, saying, Thus and thus said the maid that is of the land of Israel.

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Open Heaven 25 April 2024 THURSDAY

OPEN HEAVENS FOR TEENS 25 APRIL 2024 MESSAGE

Years ago, when the Redeemed Christian Church of God was not as big as it is now, I used to lay hands on congregants alone during Holy Ghost Services.

Now that we are much bigger, I have helpers. I don’t want to imagine how I would cope without other ministers of God to help me.

As a Christian, you are called to live in a community, support others, and work alongside others to achieve common goals.

It is through relationships with others that you can have true prosperity.

Today’s memory verse emphasises the importance of partnership and the strength that can be obtained from working with others.

You can achieve more with the help of others.

At different times, you will need people to encourage you and hold your hands when you seem to be tired and frustrated. However, for this to happen, you must build healthy relationships.

My dear child, no man is an island; you need people to navigate through life and live victoriously.

Remember, footballers rely on teamwork to be champions. With the help of God and man, you will be prosperous.

OPEN HEAVENS FOR TEENS 25 APRIL 2024 ACTION POINT

Build healthy relationships.

OPEN HEAVENS FOR TEENS 25 APRIL 2024 HYMN 17 – THERE SHALL BE SHOWERS OF BLESSING

1. There shall be showers of blessing”
This is the promise of love;
There shall be season refreshing
Send from a savior above

CHORUS
Showers of blessing
Showers of blessing we need;
Mercy drop round are falling
But for the showers we plead.

2. “There shall be showers of blessing”
Precious reviving again;
Over the hills and the valleys;
Sound of abundance of rain.

3. “There shall be showers of blessing”
Send them upon us Oh Lord!
Grant to us a refreshing;
Come now and honour Thy Word.

4. “There shall be showers of blessing”
Oh, that today thy might fall,
Now as to God we are confessing,
Now as on Jesus we call!

5. “There shall be showers of blessing”
If we but trust and obey;
There shall be season refreshing,
If we let God have his way.

OPEN HEAVENS FOR TEENS 25 APRIL 2024 BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Judges 4:1-5:31 Luke 22:35-53

AUTHORS: PASTOR E. A ADEBOYE
PASTOR MRS FOLU ADEBOYE

OPEN HEAVENS FOR TEENS 24 APRIL 2024 MEMORISE: He shall call upon me, and I will answer him: I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honour him. Psalm 91:15

OPEN HEAVENS FOR TEENS 24 APRIL 2024 READ: Isaiah 43:1-5

[1]But now thus saith the LORD that created thee, O Jacob, and he that formed thee, O Israel, Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine.

[2]When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee.

[3]For I am the LORD thy God, the Holy One of Israel, thy Saviour: I gave Egypt for thy ransom, Ethiopia and Seba for thee.

[4]Since thou wast precious in my sight, thou hast been honourable, and I have loved thee: therefore will I give men for thee, and people for thy life.

[5]Fear not: for I am with thee: I will bring thy seed from the east, and gather thee from the west;

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OPEN HEAVENS FOR TEENS 24 APRIL 2024 MESSAGE

David was a shepherd boy. He was the last child in his family and was not reckoned with, especially by his father.

When Prophet Samuel visited his family to anoint the next king of Israel, his father didn’t bother to call him.

The disaffection from David’s father and brothers did not deter him from loving God.

He loved God so much that he wrote songs while in the wilderness with his father’s sheep.

At the appointed time, God honoured him; not only did he reign as king in Israel, but he was also one of the greatest kings, and Jesus Christ came through his lineage.

God honours His children in diverse ways. It can be by giving them riches, showing up for them in times of trouble or giving them favour and promotion.

All these can only be possible if you have been redeemed by the blood of the Lamb and live a life that honours Him.

Beloved, put all your trust in God and honour Him with your life; He will surely honour you with His goodness.

OPEN HEAVENS FOR TEENS 24 APRIL 2024 KEY POINT

If you want God to honour you, you have to honour Him.

OPEN HEAVENS FOR TEENS 24 APRIL 2024 HYMN 14 – STANDING ON THE PROMISES OF GOD

1. Standing on the promises of Christ our King,
Thro’ eternal ages let His praises ring:
Glory in the highest, I will shout and sing,
Standing on the promises of God.

CHORUS
Standing, Standing,
Standing on the promises of
God my Saviour
Standing, Standing,
I’m standing on the promises of God.

2 Standing on the promises that can-not fail,
When the howling storms of doubt and fear assail
By the living word of Go I shall prevail,
Standing on the promises of God.

3. Standing on the promises I now can see
Perfect, present cleansing in the blood for me;
Standing in the liberty where Christ makes free,
Standing on the promises of God.

4. Standing on the promises of Christ the Lord,
Bound to Him eternally by love’s strong cord,
Overcoming daily with the Spirit’s sword,
Standing on the promises of God.

OPEN HEAVENS FOR TEENS 24 APRIL 2024 BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Judges 2:10-3:31 Luke 22:14-34

AUTHORS: PASTOR E. A ADEBOYE
PASTOR MRS FOLU ADEBOYE

OPEN HEAVEN 23 APRIL 2024 MEMORIZE: He brought me up also out of an horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, and established my goings.Psalms 40:2

OPEN HEAVEN 23 APRIL 2024 BIBLE READING Psalms 119:103-105
103 How sweet are thy words unto my taste! yea, sweeter than honey to my mouth!

104 Through thy precepts I get understanding: therefore I hate every false way.

105 Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.

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OPEN HEAVEN 23 APRIL 2024 MESSAGE

There are times we go in the wrong direction due to our human nature.

For example, we had quite a good bargain when we purchased the first four acres of land that has now expanded to become Redemption City.

As time went by, we kept buying more land even though the price was increasing.

After we had bought about a thousand acres, some people spoke to me and said, “Why are you buying lands in this bush?

There are other things to spend money on,” and I listened to them.

However, one night, God said to me, “Son, who called you?

These people or Myself? Who promised you a city instead of a boy’s quarters?”.

I woke up and made up my mind to keep buying more land, but by then, what used to be N1,000 had gone up to N50,000.

Today, we have over 40,000 hectres, and we are still buying more.

If you are moving in the opposite direction of God’s will for your life, God will step in today and bring you back to the right path, in Jesus’ name.

A fellow might have done something terrible in the past which made it impossible for him or her to reach some goals.

An individual can commit a crime and end up with a life sentence. Even though that fellow’s case may seem hopeless, God can step in and turn things around.

In Genesis 49:1-7, Jacob, on his deathbed, cursed Levi because of some sins from his past, but God stepped in and gave Levi an opportunity to be restored.

In Exodus 32:25-26, Moses returned from the mountain and found out that the children of Israel were dancing naked before an idol.

He cried out, “Who is on the side of the Lord? Let him come to me.”

Everyone belonging to the tribe of Levi crossed over to Moses and became his army.

God looked down from heaven and said, “That curse on you is cancelled!” Levi missed it earlier, but he got on God’s side and was restored.

God can step in to give you hope again. I however have some questions for you: are you on the Lord’s side?

Do you do His will? Are you committed to serving Him alone? If you answered ‘yes’ to these questions, God will step in and bring you back to the path of fulfilling your destiny, in Jesus’ name.

OPEN HEAVEN 23 APRIL 2024 PRAYER POINTS

Father, I am on your side. Please step into my situation and let me fulfil Your plans for my life.

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OPEN HEAVEN 23 APRIL 2024 HYMN

RCCG HYMN 14: What A Wonderful Wonderful Day

1 Oh What A Wonderful Wonderful Day
Day I Will Never Forget
After I’d Wandered In Darkness Away
Jesus My Savior I Met
Oh What A Tender Compassionate Friend
He Met The Need Of My Heart Shadows Dispelling With Joy I Am Telling
He Made All The Darkness Depart

Chorus:
Heaven Came Down And Glory Filled My Soul
When At The Cross The Savior Made Me Whole
My Sins Were Washed Away
And My Night Was Turned To Day
Heaven Came Down And Glory Filled My Soul

2 Born Of The Spirit With Life From Above
Into God’s Fam’ly Divine
Justified Fully Thru Calvary’s Love
Oh What A Standing Is Mine
And The Transaction So Quickly Was Made
When As A Sinner I Came
Took Of The Offer Of Grace He Did Proffer
He Saved Me Oh Praise His Dear Name

3 Now I’ve A Hope That Will Surely Endure
After The Passing Of Time;
I Have A Future In Heaven For Sure
There In Those Mansions Sublime
And It’s Because Of That Wonderful Day
When At The Cross I Believed;
Riches Eternal And Blessings Supernal
From His Precious Hand I Received

OPEN HEAVEN 23 APRIL BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: 2 Kings 17-18

AUTHORS: PASTOR E.A ADEBOYE
PASTOR MRS FOLU ADEBOYE

OPEN HEAVENS FOR TEENS 23 APRIL 2024 MEMORISE: The earth is the LORD’s, and the fulness thereof: the world, and they that dwell therein. Psalm 24:1

OPEN HEAVENS FOR TEENS 23 APRIL 2024 READ: Genesis 12:1-4

[1]Now the LORD had said unto Abram, Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and from thy father’s house, unto a land that I will shew thee:

[2]And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a blessing:

[3]And I will bless them that bless thee, and curse him that curseth thee: and in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed.

[4]So Abram departed, as the LORD had spoken unto him; and Lot went with him: and Abram was seventy and five years old when he departed out of Haran.

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OPEN HEAVENS FOR TEENS 23 APRIL 2024 MESSAGE

One of the things my children enjoyed while growing up was travelling with us everywhere we went.

We went to church, social functions, outreaches, and crusades together.

Many times, I took them on long walks to appreciate nature and emphasise the wonders of God and His blessings to humanity.

These days, when I see young people staying indoors, glued to their electronic gadgets, I understand why many of them don’t appreciate God for all His works.

It was when Abraham gazed at the stars that God gave him the promise about the birth of Isaac.

Discovering unfamiliar places is an adventure that offers many benefits. Whether you travel to your hometown, a new city, or abroad, travelling gives you the opportunity to step away from your normal routines to clear your mind, broaden your horizon, meet new people, and learn about new cultures.

My dear child, leaving your comfort zone can improve your physical and mental well- being and enhance your creativity.

One easy way you can visit new places is by going on outreaches to villages.

You will not only learn about the people and their lifestyle, but you will also win souls for Christ.

OPEN HEAVENS FOR TEENS 23 APRIL 2024 ACTION POINT

Attend an event or visit a new place, once in every quarter of the year.

OPEN HEAVENS FOR TEENS 23 APRIL 2024 HYMN 7 – WONDERFUL STORY OF LOVE

1. Wonderful story of love!
Tell it 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 story, 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!

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:
Judges 1:1-2:9 Luke 21:29-22:13
AUTHORS: PASTOR E. A ADEBOYE
PASTOR MRS FOLU ADEBOYE

OPEN HEAVEN 29 APRIL 2024 MEMORIZE: Calling a ravenous bird from the east, the man that executeth my counsel from a far country: yea, I have spoken it, I will also bring it to pass; 1 have purposed it, I will also do it. Isaiah 46:11

OPEN HEAVEN 29 APRIL 2024 BIBLE READING Genesis 21:1-8

1 And the Lord visited Sarah as he had said, and the Lord did unto Sarah as he had spoken.

2 For Sarah conceived, and bare Abraham a son in his old age, at the set time of which God had spoken to him.

3 And Abraham called the name of his son that was born unto him, whom Sarah bare to him, Isaac.

4 And Abraham circumcised his son Isaac being eight days old, as God had commanded him.

5 And Abraham was an hundred years old, when his son Isaac was born unto him.

6 And Sarah said, God hath made me to laugh, so that all that hear will laugh with me.

7 And she said, Who would have said unto Abraham, that Sarah should have given children suck? for I have born him a son in his old age.

8 And the child grew, and was weaned: and Abraham made a great feast the same day that Isaac was weaned.

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OPEN HEAVEN 29 APRIL 2024 MESSAGE

For someone reading this, it is possible that God has promised you many great things in the past, but you have not yet seen those things manifest.

This was what happened to Abraham and Sarah.

Years before, God had spoken to Abraham, promising him that he will be a father of nations.

However, more than 25 years passed and not a single child was born to somebody who was supposed to be the father of nations.

Eventually, in Genesis 18, God showed up for him. I pray for you today, God will show up for you and give you that long-awaited miracle, in Jesus’ name.

I remember when I became the General Overseer of The Redeemed Christian Church of God, I did everything I knew in line with the word of God to make the church grow.

Every month, l organised a three-day seminar. I taught the Bible, preached, fasted and prayed. People would come for the programmes, and as soon as we finish, they would vanish.

When I get to the church the following Sunday, at times, the congregation will even look smaller than what we had before the programmes.

One day, some weeks before my birthday in 1986, God ended my barrenness. He asked me, “What do you want for your birthday?” and I said, “I want a miracle for every member of my congregation.” That was the beginning of the Holy Ghost Service.

Today, all that you see happening in RCCG is an example of what God can do whenever He decides it is time to fulfil His promise to you.

I pray that before the end of this year, everyone will see clearly that God is smiling on you, in Jesus’ name.

When God makes you a promise, you can rest assured that He will keep His promise. However, many people have missed out on the fulfilment of God’s promise due to a lack of faith.

If God promises you something and after waiting for a while, you begin to think that God lied to you and won’t fulfil the promise, it may never come to manifestation.

Romans 4:20 says that Abraham did not stagger at the promise of God, even after waiting for up to 25 years.

God is a promise keeper. However, if you want to see His promises concerning you fulfilled, you must accept Him as your Lord and Saviour, live holy, have faith, and wait patiently on Him.

OPEN HEAVEN 29 APRIL 2024 ACTION POINT

Trust God, He is a promise keeper. He will fulfil His promises concerning you.

OPEN HEAVEN 29 APRIL 2024 HYMN

RCCG HYMN 30: When We Walk With The Lord

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

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

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

3. 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. [Refrain]

OPEN HEAVEN 29 APRIL BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: 1 Chronicles 5-6

AUTHORS: PASTOR E.A ADEBOYE
PASTOR MRS FOLU ADEBOYE

OPEN HEAVENS FOR TEENS 22 APRIL 2024 MEMORISE: Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: Philippians 2:5

OPEN HEAVENS FOR TEENS 22 APRIL 2024 READ: Proverbs 4:23

Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.

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Powerful Declarations For Today 22 April 2024

Open Heaven 22 April 2024 MONDAY

OPEN HEAVENS FOR TEENS 22 APRIL 2024 MESSAGE

Our heart is very delicate because out of it flows the issues of life. One of the best ways to guard your heart is to focus on Jesus.

When your eyes are on Him, you are less likely to be led astray by the things of this world.

You need to make sure that your relationship with Christ is your number one priority and that you are spending quality time with Him every day.

Another effective way to guard your heart is to be careful about what you allow your mind to think about.

You must learn to control your thoughts and focus on positive things. Be careful of what and who you listen to.

Ensure that you listen to people who will build you up and not tear you down because evil communication corrupts good manners (1 Corinthians 15:33).

Finally, it is important to guard your heart because it affects your thoughts and decisions.

If your heart is in line with the word of God and His plans for your life, you will make wise decisions.

However, if your heart is in the wrong place, dwelling on the wrong things, you will be more likely to make foolish decisions.

OPEN HEAVENS FOR TEENS 22 APRIL 2024 REFLECTION

Is your heart totally focused on Jesus Christ?

OPEN HEAVENS FOR TEENS 22 APRIL 2024 HYMN 20 – CHRISTIAN, SEEK NOT YET REPOSE

1 Christian, seek not yet repose;
Hear thy guardian angel say,
“Thou art in the midst of foes:
Watch and pray!”

2 Principalities and powers ,
Mustering their unseen array,
Wait for thy unguarded hours:
“Watch and pray.”

3 Gird thy heavenly armour on;
Wear it every night and day
Ambush’d lies the evil one:
“Watch and pray.”

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

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

6 Hear, above all, hear thy Lord,
Him thou lovest to obey;
Hide within thy heart His word
“Watch and pray!”

OPEN HEAVENS FOR TEENS 22 APRIL 2024 BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Joshua 24:1-33 Luke 21:1-28

AUTHORS: PASTOR E. A ADEBOYE
PASTOR MRS FOLU ADEBOYE

OPEN HEAVEN 30 APRIL 2024 MEMORIZE:  What? Know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? 1 Corinthians 6:19

OPEN HEAVEN 30 APRIL 2024 BIBLE READING 1 Corinthians 6:19
What? Know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own?

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OPEN HEAVEN 30 APRIL 2024 MESSAGE

And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
1 Thessalonians 5:23

The above passage tells us clearly that God wants your spirit, soul, and body to be preserved blameless until His coming.

This is opposed to what many people say about God only caring about our spirit and soul, and not our body.

God cares about your body, and He wants it to be blameless.

He cares about what you wear (1 Timothy 2:9), how you use your body (1 Corinthians 9:27), and if you get a tattoo or not (Leviticus 19:28).

He cares as much about your body as He cares about your soul.

The truth is, the state of your soul will determine the state of your body. What is inside will show on the outside.

Many years ago, I invited some ministers to teach at The Redeemed Christian Bible College.

They told the students that I was too legalistic by placing restrictions on how they use their bodies and that God only cares about the soul.

By the time I got back to the class, the students had believed the people I invited.

I needed to convince them otherwise, so I went to get two oranges. One orange was yellow, and the other was green.

I raised both oranges up in the class and asked, “Which of these two oranges is ripe?”

They all pointed at the yellow one. I asked again, “How did you know?” They said it was obvious from the outside that it was ripe on the inside.

With that, I told them, “If Christ that you claim to have on your inside is not showing on the outside, it is likely that you do not have Christ in the first place.”

Whether we like it or not, people look at your outward appearance and make conclusions about Christianity based on what they see you do with your body.

If you look like the people of the world, they will believe that you are just like them and that there is nothing special about you.

They will not listen to the gospel you are preaching if you are dressed like a harlot or a hooligan.

Don’t make someone turn away from the gospel because of your outward appearance, keep your body blameless.

OPEN HEAVEN 30 APRIL 2024 REFLECTION

Can people tell that you are born again just by looking at you

OPEN HEAVEN 30 APRIL 2024 HYMN

RCCG HYMN 7: I Am Thine O Lord

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

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

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

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

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

OPEN HEAVEN 30 APRIL BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: 1 Chronicles 7-9

AUTHORS: PASTOR E.A ADEBOYE
PASTOR MRS FOLU ADEBOYE

OPEN HEAVEN 28 APRIL 2024 MEMORIZE: O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever. Psalms 136:1

OPEN HEAVEN 28 APRIL 2024 BIBLE READING Psalms 100:1-5

¹ Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands.

² Serve the Lord with gladness: come before his presence with singing.

³ Know ye that the Lord he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.

⁴ Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name.

⁵ For the Lord is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations.

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OPEN HEAVEN 28 APRIL 2024 MESSAGE

The reason Solomon was extremely grateful to God in 2 Chronicles 1:6-12 is that he realised that he didn’t deserve to be king.

His father was an adulterer and his mother an adulteress. His father was also a murderer who murdered his mother’s first husband.

How could God pick the fruit of such a union and make him king?

Solomon indeed had every reason to be grateful.

If you look at your life closely, you will also see that you don’t deserve many of the things that God has given to you, including your life.

I think you should really give Him thanks.

When people see me dancing in agbada at least once a year to praise God in my mother tongue, many of them do not understand.

The day I asked God how He could choose the product of a sinful relationship like Solomon to be king, He also asked me, “Is your mother the first wife of your father?”

I had no more questions because, based on the circumstances surrounding my birth, I don’t deserve to be called to pastor His sheep.

I am always grateful to God because to whom much is given, much is required (Luke 12:48).

Even the fact that I am here in this world is something to be grateful for.

My mom had made up her mind that she wasn’t having any more children because she already had as many girls as she wanted and a boy.

However, the boy died, and people begged her to give birth again. She agreed, and I was born.

Coming from that background, and also considering all the sins I had committed before giving my life to Christ, it is a privilege that God could save a soul like mine and make me a pastor.

So, I know why I dance and sing praises to my God.

When we say, “Let us thank God,” those who feel that they deserve everything they have don’t see the importance.

For some of them, they believe God chose them because He had no choice and so, they don’t bother.

However, for some of us, we know where we are coming from and the things we survived.

I grew up amongst scorpions, snakes, and all sorts of wild animals, and was surrounded by witches, wizards, and the rest.

For me to have survived in that kind of environment, I cannot keep quiet when it is time to thank God. Will you do the same?

OPEN HEAVEN 28 APRIL 2024 ACTION POINT

Throughout today, just keep thanking God for all that He has done for you.

OPEN HEAVEN 28 APRIL 2024 HYMN

RCCG HYMN 18: Praise To The Lord The Almighty

1. Praise to the Lord,
the Almighty, the King of creation!
O my soul, praise Him, for He is
thy health and salvation:
Join the great throng
psaltery,organ and song
sounding in glad adoration!

2. Praise to the Lord,
who over all he gloriously reigneth:
Borne as on eagle-wings, safely
his saints, He sustaineth.
Hast thou not seen
How all thou needest hath been
Granted in what He ordaineth?

3. Praise to the Lord,
who doth prosper thy way and defend thee;
Surely his goodness and mercy
shall ever attend thee;
Ponder anew, What the Almighty can do,
Who with His love doth befriend thee

5. Praise to the Lord!
Oh, let all that is in me adore Him!
All that hath breath, join with
Abraham’s seed to adore Him!
Let the Amen, sum all our praises again;
Now as we worship before Him.

OPEN HEAVEN 28 APRIL BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: 1 Chronicles 3-4

AUTHORS: PASTOR E.A ADEBOYE
PASTOR MRS FOLU ADEBOYE

OPEN HEAVEN 27 APRIL 2024 MEMORIZE: Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name: ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full. John 16:24

OPEN HEAVEN 27 APRIL 2024 BIBLE READING Luke 18:1-8

¹ And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint;

² Saying, There was in a city a judge, which feared not God, neither regarded man:

³ And there was a widow in that city; and she came unto him, saying, Avenge me of mine adversary.

⁴ And he would not for a while: but afterward he said within himself, Though I fear not God, nor regard man;

⁵ Yet because this widow troubleth me, I will avenge her, lest by her continual coming she weary me.

⁶ And the Lord said, Hear what the unjust judge saith.

⁷ And shall not God avenge his own elect, which cry day and night unto him, though he bear long with them?

⁸ I tell you that he will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless when the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth?

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OPEN HEAVEN 27 APRIL 2024 MESSAGE

Today, I will conclude the teachings I began two days ago on how to pray effectively.

Many people make the mistake of giving up on their prayers when it appears as if God is not responding.

Such people are only cheating themselves when they do that.

To really get the desired results from prayers, you have to be persistent. Isaiah 62:7 says:
And give Him no rest, till He establish, and till He make Jerusalem a praise in the earth.

You are to give God no rest until He has answered your prayers.

Jesus Christ said in John 16:24 that you should ask, then you will receive so that your joy may be full.

From our Bible reading for today, Jesus Christ assures you that if you keep knocking on God’s door, asking Him for something, He will give it to you.

According to Him, even the wicked judge gave the widow what she wanted, how much more the good shepherd.

This tells you right away that if you keep praying about that issue, no matter how long it takes, God will answer you.

There are prayer points I prayed for 15 years before I got answers. I did not stop after praying for a few weeks.

I kept knocking on heaven’s doors, telling God, “I will not let you rest until you have answered me,” and He answered me eventually.

This is an attitude that you must also imbibe. Some people get angry that God has not answered their prayers after a while and so, they stop praying.

God is not your servant that you can command as you please; He is the King of kings.

If you want something from a king, you must learn to humble yourself and keep asking until He is ready to give it to you.

If you ask for a little while and go away without receiving anything, who would have lost? You or him?

You may say, “What if God is not willing to answer my prayer at all?” You have to keep asking Him until He answers you.

This is why you must pay attention to hear what He will say when you pray to Him. Don’t just keep asking, seek to hear from Him.

The Holy Spirit is always available to teach you what prayer points to pray, and if He is the One teaching you how to pray, you can be sure that you are praying right.

OPEN HEAVEN 27 APRIL 2024 KEY POINTS

Be persistent in the place of prayers.

OPEN HEAVEN 27 APRIL 2024 HYMN

RCCG HYMN 15: Pass Me Not O Gentle Saviour

1 Pass me not, O gentle Savior,
Hear my humble cry,
While on others Thou art calling,
Do not pass me by.

Refrain:
Savior, Savior,
Hear my humble cry;
While on others Thou art calling,
Do not pass me by.

2 Let me at a throne of mercy
Find a sweet relief;
Kneeling there in deep contrition,
Help my unbelief. [Refrain]

3 Trusting only in Thy merit,
Would I seek Thy face;
Heal my wounded, broken spirit,
Save me by Thy grace. [Refrain]

4 Thou the Spring of all my comfort,
More than life to me,
Whom have I on earth beside Thee?
Whom in heav’n but Thee? [Refrain]

OPEN HEAVEN 27 APRIL BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: 1 Chronicles 1-2

AUTHORS: PASTOR E.A ADEBOYE
PASTOR MRS FOLU ADEBOYE