OPEN HEAVEN 5 OCTOBER 2023 MEMORIZE: Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith; prove your own selves. Know ye not your own selves, how that Jesus Christ is in you, except ye be reprobates? 2 Corinthians 13:5

OPEN HEAVEN 5 OCTOBER 2023 BIBLE READING GENESIS 3:8-9

8 And they heard the voice of the Lord God walking in the garden in the cool of the day: and Adam and his wife hid themselves from the presence of the Lord God amongst the trees of the garden.

9 And the Lord God called unto Adam, and said unto him, Where art thou?

OPEN HEAVEN 5 OCTOBER 2023 MESSAGE

I am convinced that the question God asked Adam in our Bible reading is still very relevant today.

Beloved, if God asks you that question today, what would be your sincere response?

To answer the question above sincerely, you must first ask yourself another question: “Where was I yesterday?” In this case, yesterday could be last week, last year or when you first got born again.

After answering this question sincerely, you can then proceed to answer the question, “Where are you now?”

From the day of birth, we all begin a return journey to where we are from (Ecclesiastes 12:1-7).

That is why, no matter how young you are, you are growing older day by day. You should therefore ask yourself regularly, “How far have I gone in fulfilling the purpose of my creation and salvation?”

Let us consider Samson. He used to be a terror to the enemies but he ended up grinding corn in their prison.

You should ask yourself, “Am I going on to greater heights, bearing fruits that abide? Am I increasing spiritually or decreasing?

Am I spending more time in God’s presence than I used to or is the reverse the case? Am I winning more souls into the kingdom than I used to?”

You should also ask yourself, “Am I increasing financially or decreasing?” If there is a decrease, could it be that you have been eating your seed? Or could it be that you are sowing sparingly (2 Corinthians 9:6)?

Could it be that, because you have been defaulting in your tithe and offerings, you are working under a divine curse (Malachi 3:8-9)?

Beloved, as a child of God, it is important to ask yourself these questions from time to time.

If you discover that you are not experiencing growth in any area of your life, please consider your ways (Haggai. 1:5-7).

Ask the Holy Spirit to examine you and show you where you might have gotten it wrong. Ask Him for what to do to bring about a positive turn around in your life.

I pray you will fulfil God’s purpose for your life, in Jesus’ name.

OPEN HEAVEN 5 OCTOBER 2023 REFLECTION

Are you where you are supposed to be?

OPEN HEAVEN 5 OCTOBER 2023 HYMN

HYMNAL: 12 – ONWARD, CHRISTIAN SOLDIERS!

1. Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war,
With the cross of Jesus going on before!
Christ, the Royal Master, leads against the foe;
Forward into battle, see His banner go!

REFRAIN:
Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war,
With the cross of Jesus going on 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!

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.

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.

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.

OPEN HEAVEN 5 OCTOBER 2023 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: MATTHEW 10-11

AUTHORS: PASTOR E.A ADEBOYE
PASTOR MRS FOLU ADEBOYE

OPEN HEAVEN 6 OCTOBER 2023 MEMORIZE: O Lord, thou art my God; I will exalt thee, I will praise thy name; for thou hast done wonderful things; thy counsels of old are faithfulness and truth. Isaiah 25:1

OPEN HEAVEN 6 OCTOBER 2023 BIBLE READING PHILLIPIANS 2:9-10

9 Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name:

10 That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth;

OPEN HEAVEN 6 OCTOBER 2023 MESSAGE

Jesus clearly loves names and according to our Bible reading today, His name is above all other names.

Jesus calls Himself several names, some of which include ‘the Son of man’ (Matthew 18:11), ‘the Door’ (John 10:7), ‘Bread of life’ John 6:35) and sometimes, He would even combine several names together.

For example, He combined two names in John 11:25, three names in John 14:6, five names in Isaiah 9:6 and eight names in Revelation 1:8.

Everybody knows God as God, but when people get closer to Him; they begin to have other names for Him that are borne out of their experiences with Him.

For example, in Genesis 22:14, Abraham came up with ‘Jehovah Jireh’ because God miraculously provided a Iamb when he needed to make a sacrifice.

In Exodus 17:15, Moses came up with ‘Jehovah Nissi’ because God helped them win the battle against the Amalekites and promised to wipe out their remembrance from under heaven.

God enjoys being called by names based on how He has revealed Himself to you. When I was younger, we used to have appellations amongst ourselves.

For example, you could call your son Ade, but he could call himself Adesco. Thus, if you decided to send Ade on an errand and you want him to go cheerfully, you would call him Adesco.

In the same way, when you are relating with God, and you want Him to do something for you, call Him a name that relates to that thing, and you will see Him move in accordance with the name you call Him. He is the One who established this Himself.

In Exodus 15:26, when God was telling the Israelites that they would not get infected with the diseases of the Egyptians, He ended that statement by introducing one of His names to them; He said, “I am the Lord that healeth thee”.

In Exodus 3:14, when Moses asked for God’s name, He introduced Himself as, “I am that I am”.

This was a general name given to the Israelites because on their journey, they needed many dimensions of God.

At different points, they needed God to provide for, protect and heal them, even to make a way for them.

Thus, if you want God to move in a particular dimension, call Him by a name that relates to what you want Him to do for you.

OPEN HEAVEN 6 OCTOBER 2023 REFLECTION

What is that name that you have for God based on your experiences with Him?

OPEN HEAVEN 6 OCTOBER 2023 HYMN

OPEN HEAVEN 6 OCTOBER 2023 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: MATTHEW 12-13

AUTHORS: PASTOR E.A ADEBOYE
PASTOR MRS FOLU ADEBOYE

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 4 OCTOBER 2023 MEMORIZE: Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning. Psalm 30:5

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 4 OCTOBER 2023 BIBLE READING PROVERBS 17:22

[22]A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 4 OCTOBER 2023 MESSAGE

Depression is a state of deep sorrow that leaves its victim in perpetual misery.

People in this state usually feel lonely and rejected. Often, it begins from doubt that God can intervene in follow’s bad situation.

If you are in this state, I want to let you know today that God loves you dearly and does not want you to believe anything less

3 John 2 says: “Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.”

The above scripture says God desires that your soul should prosper. I want you to know that a prosperous soul is a joyous one, and this is the opposite of depression.

Dear child, the antidote to depression is the word of God. Study and meditate on it.

Also, surround yourself with people who will constantly speak words of encouragement to you.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 4 OCTOBER 2023 KEY POINT

Do not let the word of God depart from your mouth.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 4 OCTOBER 2023 HYMN

HYMN 1 – BE GLAD IN THE LORD AND REJOICE

1. Be glad in the Lord and rejoice,
All ye that are upright in heart;
And ye that have made Him your choice,
Bid sadness and sorrow depart.

CHORUS
Rejoice! Rejoice!..
Be glad in the Lord and Rejoice!
Rejoice! Rejoice!.
Be glad in the Lord and Rejoice!

2. Be joyful for He is the Lord,
On earth and in heaven supreme;
He fashions and rules by His words;
The “Mighty” and “Strong” to redeem.

3. What tho’ in the conflict for right
Your enemies almost prevail!
God’s armies, just hid from your sight,
Are more than the foes which assail.

4. Thơ’ darkness Surround you by day,
Your sky by the night be o’er cast,
Let nothing your spirit dismay.
But trust till the danger is past.

5. Be glad in the Lord and rejoice,
His praises proclaiming in song:
With harp, and with organ, and voice,
The loud hallelujahs prolong!

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 4 OCTOBER 2023 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: MATTHEW 7-9

AUTHORS: PASTOR E.A ADEBOYE
PASTOR MRS FOLU ADEBOYE

OPEN HEAVEN 4 OCTOBER 2023 MEMORIZE: The eyes of the LORD are upon the righteous, and his ears are open unto their cry. Psalm 34:15

OPEN HEAVEN 4 OCTOBER 2023 BIBLE READING PSALM 34:7-22

7 The angel of the Lord encampeth round about them that fear him, and delivereth them.

8 O taste and see that the Lord is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him.

9 O fear the Lord, ye his saints: for there is no want to them that fear him.

10 The young lions do lack, and suffer hunger: but they that seek the Lord shall not want any good thing.

11 Come, ye children, hearken unto me: I will teach you the fear of the Lord.

12 What man is he that desireth life, and loveth many days, that he may see good?

13 Keep thy tongue from evil, and thy lips from speaking guile.

14 Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it.

15 The eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous, and his ears are open unto their cry.

16 The face of the Lord is against them that do evil, to cut off the remembrance of them from the earth.

17 The righteous cry, and the Lord heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles.

18 The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.

19 Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the Lord delivereth him out of them all.

20 He keepeth all his bones: not one of them is broken.

21 Evil shall slay the wicked: and they that hate the righteous shall be desolate.

22 The Lord redeemeth the soul of his servants: and none of them that trust in him shall be desolate.

OPEN HEAVEN 4 OCTOBER 2023 MESSAGE

Another major benefit of righteousness is that when evil is about to come for you, God takes you out of its way and substitutes you with an unbeliever.

This is clearly stated in Proverbs 11:8: “The righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked cometh in his stead.”

This is called the Law of Substitution. When trouble wants to swallow the righteous, God will stop it and may put a substitute in his or her stead.

There are many instances like this in Scripture. The people who threw Shadrack, Meshack and Abednego into the fire are the ones who died instead of the Hebrew boys who were saved by the Lord, because the furnace had to be fed (Daniel 3).

The people who threw Daniel into the den of lions were also the ones the lions ate (Daniel 6).

Many years ago, a lady came to me for prayers. She said she had a dream that her husband, who was on a trip, would be brought back in a casket.

I asked her if her husband was born again, and she said yes. We prayed about the dream and she left.

After some time, I saw an obituary in the newspaper, and the fellow there had the same surname as this sister.

The following Sunday in Church, I asked her about the obituary wondering if it was her husband. She responded saying it was not her husband, but a relative of his.

Death was coming for a believer; God revealed it to us so we could pray and when we did, He delivered the righteous from death, while an unbeliever became the substitute.

There is no life insurance policy as good as living holy. When you live a righteous life, you go through life with boldness, knowing that tomorrow will be alright.

The Bible says in Proverbs 28:1: “The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.”

If you believe that the policemen around you carrying revolvers are your protectors, wait until they come across people carrying AK47s, then you will discover that you are on your own.

The righteous are as bold as a lion because they know that they have God on their side. I want to challenge you to make a commitment today.

I want you to go to the Almighty God and tell Him you are committing to a life of righteousness.

OPEN HEAVEN 4 OCTOBER 2023 PRAYER POINT

Father, I am committing to You to be pure and holy from now on.

 

OPEN HEAVEN 4 OCTOBER 2023 HYMN

HYMN 5 – TAKE MY LIFE AND LET IT BE

1. Take my life and let it
Consecrated Lord to Thee
Take my moment and my days
Let them flow 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 sliver 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 mine:
Take my heart, it is Thine own;
It shall be Thy royal throne,

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

OPEN HEAVEN 4 OCTOBER 2023 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: MATTHEW 7-9

AUTHORS: PASTOR E.A ADEBOYE
PASTOR MRS FOLU ADEBOYE

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 3 OCTOBER 2023 WEDNESDAY: STUDY GREAT PEOPLE

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 3 OCTOBER 2023 MEMORIZE: Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. 2 Timothy 2:15

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 3 OCTOBER 2023 BIBLE READING 2 TIMOTHY 3:16-17

[16]All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
[17]That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 3 OCTOBER 2023 MESSAGE

One notable character that kept me on my toes for three years was Elijah. I coveted his greatness, zeal commitment to God and anointing, so I took to studying his life from the Bible.

Many years ago, when God started performing miracles through me in The Redeemed Christian Church of God, it was through laying on of hands, and people fell under the anointing.

Then, the church grew, and it became almost impossible to lay hands on everyone especially during annual programmes.

So, I went back to my Bible and started studying the life of Peter and Paul, whose handkerchiefs and shadows performed miracles.

Gradually, I connected to this truth in faith, and now, it’s a reality that God performs miracles through handkerchiefs and dresses prayed upon at our meetings.

Therefore, to become great in any field, study the great people in that field. You will know their strengths, weaknesses, and mistakes.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 3 OCTOBER 2023 ACTION POINT:

To become like the greatest Being who ever lived – Jesus Christ, study Him through His word and do as He did.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 3 OCTOBER 2023 HYMN

HYMN 21 – I WANT TO BE LIKE JESUS

1. I want to be like Jesus,
So lowly and so meek;
For no one mark’d an angry word,
That ever heard Him speak,

2. I want to be like Jesus,
So frequently in prayer;
Alone upon the mountain top,
He met his Father there.

3. I want to be like Jesus,
I never, never find
That He, though persecuted was
To anyone unkind.

4. I want to be like Jesus,
Engaged in doing good;
So that of me it may be said
“He hath done what he could.”

5. I want to be like Jesus,
Who sweetly said to all,
“Let little children come to Me;”
I would obey the call.

6. But oh I’m not like Jesus,
As anyone may see;
O gentle Saviour, send Thy grace,
And make me like to Thee

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 3 OCTOBER 2023 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: MATTHEW 5-6

AUTHORS: PASTOR E.A ADEBOYE
PASTOR MRS FOLU ADEBOYE

Daily Confession: I confess today that God’s anointing seals my decrees and brings them to fruition, in Jesus’ name

Open Heaven For Teens 2 October 2023 Monday

Open Heaven 2 October 2023 Monday

Open Heaven 3 October 2023 Wednesday

Prayer Points:

Heavenly Father, by Your mercies, please release Your anointing upon my life, in Jesus’ name

Father, please take away every obstacle standing in the way of my academic and career pursuits, in Jesus’ name

Father, please help me to align myself with your divine plans for my life, in the mighty name of Jesus

Father, please open every closed door in my life today, in the mighty name of Jesus

Father, lead me to the right opportunities for me in October, in Jesus’ name. (Proverbs 3:5-6)

Father, I ask for Your provision and divine protection over my life and household, in the mighty name of Jesus

Father, thank You for the gift of Daddy E. A. Adeboye and Mummy to us, grant them their heart desires and deliver them from all evil, in the mighty name of Jesus

Declarations:

I decree and declare that the anointing of God’s favor rests upon me, in Jesus’ name.

I declare that every barrier to my academic and career advancement is broken today, in Jesus’ name

I decree and declare that I have the discernment to recognize and align with God’s appointed authorities in my life, in Jesus’ name.

I declare that every closed door in my life is opened by the power of God, in Jesus’ name.

I decree and declare that I am divinely guided and directed in my educational and career pursuits, and I trust in God’s perfect plan for my future, in Jesus’ name

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 2 OCTOBER 2023 MEMORIZE: Thou shalt also decree a thing, and it shall be established unto thee: and the light shall shine upon thy ways. Job 22:28

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 2 OCTOBER 2023 BIBLE READING 2 KINGS 2:19-22

[19]And the men of the city said unto Elisha, Behold, I pray thee, the situation of this city is pleasant, as my lord seeth: but the water is naught, and the ground barren.

[20]And he said, Bring me a new cruse, and put salt therein. And they brought it to him.

[21]And he went forth unto the spring of the waters, and cast the salt in there, and said, Thus saith the LORD, I have healed these waters; there shall not be from thence any more death or barren land.

[22]So the waters were healed unto this day, according to the saying of Elisha which he spake.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 2 OCTOBER 2023 MESSAGE

One major attribute of God’s anointing is that it seals a decree and brings it into manifestation.

In today’s text, Prophet Elisha poured salt water into the spring of a bad river and decreed that an end should come to death and barrenness in that land, and it was established.

A word from Gods representative can bring about a miracle in a fellow’s life I remember one of my daughters was pursuing her admission into a particular university, which was not easy to secure.

Instead of praying for her as she requested, I simply said, Congratulations!” Not long after, she received an admission letter that started with: “Dear Mrs. so and so, Congratulations!”

Have you been struggling with getting admission into a tertiary institution? In the name that is above every other name, you will receive your admission letter to study that preferred course this year in Jesus’ name. Congratulations!

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 2 OCTOBER 2023 CONFESSION

God has said it, I believe it, and that settles it.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 2 OCTOBER 2023 HYMN

HYMN 12 – HOLY, HOLY, HOLY! LORD GOD ALMIGHTY!

1. Holy, Holy, Holy!
Lord God Almighty!
Early in the morning
Our song shall rise to thee:
Holy, holy, holy,
Merciful and Mighty!
God in Three Persons,
Blessed, Trinity!

2. Holy, Holy, Holy!
All the saints adore Thee,
Casting down their golden crowns
Around the glassy sea:
Cherubim and seraphim
Falling down before Thee,
Which wert and art,
And evermore shalt be.

3. Holy, Holy, Holy!
Though the darkness hide Thee,
Though the eyes of sinful man
Thy glory may not see
Only thou art holy:
There is none beside Thee,
Perfect in power, in love, and purity.

4. Holy, Holy, Holy!
Lord God Almighty!
All thy works shall praise
Thy name, in earth and sky, and sea;
Holy, Holy, Holy,
Merciful and Mighty!
God in Three Persons,
Blessed, Trinity!

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 2 OCTOBER 2023 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: MATTHEW 1-4

AUTHORS: PASTOR E.A ADEBOYE
PASTOR MRS FOLU ADEBOYE

OPEN HEAVEN 2 OCTOBER 2023 MEMORIZE: Say ye to the righteous, that it shall be well with him: for they shall eat the fruit of their doings. Isaiah 3:10

OPEN HEAVEN 2 OCTOBER 2023 BIBLE READING REVELATIONS 22:11-12

11 He that is unjust, let him be unjust still: and he which is filthy, let him be filthy still: and he that is righteous, let him be righteous still: and he that is holy, let him be holy still.

12 And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be.

OPEN HEAVEN 2 OCTOBER 2023 MESSAGE

Today’s memory verse is probably one of the most loved verses in the Bible. It assures us Christians that our tomorrow will be all right.

One young fellow came to me some time ago and said he had heard that I was a prophet of God. I said, “Well, | am actually a Pastor, but I do hear from God once in a while”.

He said, “No, | was told that whatever you prophesy comes to pass”. | said, “God has been faithful. How can I help you?” He responded, saying, “Can you tell me my future?” I asked, “Are you born again?” He said, “No”.

I told him, “Your future will be terrible”. He said, “But how do you know; you don’t even know my name. You haven’t even prayed”.

I responded, “I don’t have to pray. It is written in Isaiah 3:11, “Woe unto the wicked! it shall be ill with him: for the reward of his hands shall be given him”, and the word of God is forever settled”.

He then asked, “What if I had said I was born again?”. I told him, “Then I would have said your future will be great, according to Isaiah 3:10.

If you have given your life to Christ, then you can say confidently, “My tomorrow will be all right”.

Believe it or not, your walk with God will determine your future. If you do some evil things now and think you have gotten away with them, you are deceiving yourself.

Unless you repent, ask God for forgiveness and begin to live holy, you would still reap the consequences of your sins (Proverbs 6:12-15).

When the Bible says in Galatians 6:7 that God is not mocked and that whatsoever a man sows, shall he reap, it is no joke.

Many people are suffering rejection, poverty, near-success syndromes, diseases and other forms of trauma today because of the unrighteous things they did in the past.

Many go from Church to Church seeking deliverance, whereas their deliverance is in them repenting and making restitution.

Some people are however, enjoying favour and good things because they have been living holy by the grace of God.

Your eternity is determined by the way you live while on earth. Jesus Christ is calling on you to surrender all to Him and live a righteous life in Him so that it indeed will be well with you.

OPEN HEAVEN 2 OCTOBER 2023 KEY POINT

Your future is dependent on your lifestyle now.

OPEN HEAVEN 2 OCTOBER 2023 HYMN

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.

CHORUS:
Draw me 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.

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.

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.

OPEN HEAVEN 2 OCTOBER 2023 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: MATTHEW 1-4

AUTHORS: PASTOR E.A ADEBOYE
PASTOR MRS FOLU ADEBOYE

OPEN HEAVEN 3 OCTOBER 2023 WEDNESDAY: BENEFITS OF RIGHTEOUSNESS 1

OPEN HEAVEN 3 OCTOBER 2023 MEMORIZE: I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread. Psalm 37:25

OPEN HEAVEN 3 OCTOBER 2023 BIBLE READING DEUTERONOMY 28:1-14

And it shall come to pass, if thou shalt hearken diligently unto the voice of the Lord thy God, to observe and to do all his commandments which I command thee this day, that the Lord thy God will set thee on high above all nations of the earth:

2 And all these blessings shall come on thee, and overtake thee, if thou shalt hearken unto the voice of the Lord thy God.

3 Blessed shalt thou be in the city, and blessed shalt thou be in the field.

4 Blessed shall be the fruit of thy body, and the fruit of thy ground, and the fruit of thy cattle, the increase of thy kine, and the flocks of thy sheep.

5 Blessed shall be thy basket and thy store.

6 Blessed shalt thou be when thou comest in, and blessed shalt thou be when thou goest out.

7 The Lord shall cause thine enemies that rise up against thee to be smitten before thy face: they shall come out against thee one way, and flee before thee seven ways.

8 The Lord shall command the blessing upon thee in thy storehouses, and in all that thou settest thine hand unto; and he shall bless thee in the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee.

9 The Lord shall establish thee an holy people unto himself, as he hath sworn unto thee, if thou shalt keep the commandments of the Lord thy God, and walk in his ways.

10 And all people of the earth shall see that thou art called by the name of the Lord; and they shall be afraid of thee.

11 And the Lord shall make thee plenteous in goods, in the fruit of thy body, and in the fruit of thy cattle, and in the fruit of thy ground, in the land which the Lord sware unto thy fathers to give thee.

12 The Lord shall open unto thee his good treasure, the heaven to give the rain unto thy land in his season, and to bless all the work of thine hand: and thou shalt lend unto many nations, and thou shalt not borrow.

13 And the Lord shall make thee the head, and not the tail; and thou shalt be above only, and thou shalt not be beneath; if that thou hearken unto the commandments of the Lord thy God, which I command thee this day, to observe and to do them:

14 And thou shalt not go aside from any of the words which I command thee this day, to the right hand, or to the left, to go after other gods to serve them.

OPEN HEAVEN 3 OCTOBER 2023 MESSAGE

Isaiah 3:10 says it shall be well with the righteous because there are certain guaranteed blessings that righteous people enjoy.

One of them is in Psalm 34:17: “The righteous cry, and the LORD heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles”.

When you are living a life of holiness, anytime you cry to God, He would answer you speedily.

This is as opposed to Isaiah 59:1-2, which says that it’s people’s sins that prevent God from hearing them.

David said clearly in Psalm 66:18: “If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear me”. If you really want God to start hearing your prayers, then you must begin to live holy henceforth.

The blessings attached to living holy are numerous, as seen in today’s Bible text and memory verse.

The children of righteous people are God’s responsibility; He takes care of their needs Himself. King David shared his observation about this in today’s memory verse.

The children of the righteous don’t have to depend on anybody to survive – God Himself makes sure that they don’t lack anything.

This means that the best legacy and inheritance you can leave for your children is a holy lifestyle. This is so because God will ensure that they never lack.

A classic illustration is in (1 Kings 11:11-12). David was a man after God’s heart, and God preserved his son – Solomon because of this.

It is better, however, to teach your children to live holy themselves even when you have gone to be with the Lord, so that their own children too will enjoy the preservation of the Lord.

Thou hast loved righteousness, and hated iniquity; therefore God, even thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows. – Hebrews 1:9

Pursue righteousness and hate iniquity, so that you would see the manifestation of God’s glory upon your life and all that concerns you.

OPEN HEAVEN 3 OCTOBER 2023 ACTION POINT

Make holiness your lifestyle.

OPEN HEAVEN 3 OCTOBER 2023 HYMN

HYMN 5 – TAKE MY LIFE AND LET IT BE

1. Take my life and let it
Consecrated Lord to Thee
Take my moment and my days
Let them flow 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 sliver 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 mine:
Take my heart, it is Thine own;
It shall be Thy royal throne,

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

OPEN HEAVEN 3 OCTOBER 2023 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: MATTHEW 5-6

AUTHORS: PASTOR E.A ADEBOYE
PASTOR MRS FOLU ADEBOYE

LESSON FIVE (05)

TOPIC: SEEKING GOD’S INTERVENTION

HOUSE FELLOWSHIP ANTHEM

1. I love this family of God,

So closely knitted into one,

They have taken me into their arms

And am so glad to be

A part of this great family

2. I bless this family of God,

So greatly prospered by the Lord,

They have taken me into their arms

And am so glad to be

A part of this great family

3. I know this family of God,

So deeply rooted in the word,

They have taken me into their arms

And am so glad to be

A part of this great family

4. I see this family of God,

So highly lifted above all,

They have taken me into their arms

And am so glad to be

A part of this great family

5. Come, join this family of God,

So highly favoured by the Lord,

They have taken me into their arms

And am so glad to be

A part of this great family.

MEMORY VERSE: “If my people which are called by my name, shall humble themselves and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear fom heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.” 2 Chronicles 7:14

BIBLE TEXT: Isaiah 64:1-4

 

[1]Oh that thou wouldest rend the heavens, that thou wouldest come down, that the mountains might flow down at thy presence,

[2]As when the melting fire burneth, the fire causeth the waters to boil, to make thy name known to thine adversaries, that the nations may tremble at thy presence!

[3]When thou didst terrible things which we looked not for, thou camest down, the mountains flowed down at thy presence.

[4]For since the beginning of the world men have not heard, nor perceived by the ear, neither hath the eye seen, O God, beside thee, what he hath prepared for him that waiteth for him.

LESSON INTRODUCTION: God’s intervention is an event that occurs when God becomes actively involved in changing certain situations in human affairs or life. For example, the case of king Jehoshaphat against three nations in 2 Chronicles 20 and David’s victory over Goliath in 1 Samuel 17. As we are dwelling on prayer for our nation as she turns 63, may heaven make Nigeria great again in Jesus name.

LESSON OUTLINE ONE

PRAYER FOR NIGERIA

– Father, thank You for all the problems Nigeria has gone through.

– Thank You Lord for Your love and mercy over Nigeria.

– Father, cause revival to begin in our nation in Jesus name.

– Father, let every evil altar raised against Nigeria’s peace be destroyed now.

– Father, please take absolute control ofall the happenings in Nigeria.

– Every group or individual that made evil covenants on behalf of Nigeria be destroyed with their covenants in Jesus name.

– We pronounce curse on all enemies of Nigeria in Jesus name.

– Father, deliver Nigeria completely from slavery, thuggery, mismanagement of resources and political problems in Jesus name.

– Let shame and reproach be the portionofall adversaries initiating disharmony.

– Father, please, keep Nigeria save from internal and external invasion.

– All programmes that can cause war in this nation be revoked.

– Let Nigeria stand tall in the economy as a productive and peaceful nation.

CONCLUSION: Spending time for Nigeria today on her independence day maybe your own contribution to desirable changes for positive happenings.

PRAYER POINTS FOR OUR LEADERS

1. Father, don’t let our leaders pursue their interests in place of national interest.

2. Father, cause our leaders to do the right things in governance.

3. Father, help our leaders to judge wisely and fairly; and give them wisdom to discern justly.

4. Father, bless Nigeria with good leaders, who will have love for one another.

5. Father, please bless Your son, Daddy G.O. and his entire household, and uphold them.

GOLDEN DIET FOR THE WEEK

MONDAY: Only God can make a nation great – Genesis 12:2.

TUESDAY: God has the capacity to stop all contending issues -Joshua 23:9.

WEDNESDAY; Refusing to do the needful can become harmful – Josh. 13:2-6.

THURSDAY: Aligning with some nations can bring pain & untold hardship- 1 Kings 11:2.

FRIDAY: God’s eyes behold the nations; ask Him to help Nigeria – Ps. 66:7.

SATURDAY: To a nation that knows God, no attack is permitted Ps. 105:14-15.

SUNDAY: The Lord is high above all nations – Psalms 1 13:4.