RCCG Fasting and Prayer Points Day 18th February 2019

DAY 39: PRAYER AGAINST THE SPIRIT OF FEAR:

Text: Ps 91:5. Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; [nor] for the arrow [that] flieth by day; 2Timo 1:17, Rom 8:15-16,Ps 23:4.

1. Father I thank you because you are not the author of confusion, thank you for the revelation of your word through our Daddy G.O

2. As a member of RCCG, I refuse to fear because God has not given us the spirit of fear.

3. I bind the spirit of fear in my life in the name of Jesus

4. I break every evil covenant that has brought or may bring fear to my life in this year in Jesus name.

5. I command every terror of the night that has brought fear into my life to stop in the name of Jesus

6. You spirit of fear, lose your hold upon my life and my family in the name of Jesus.

7. I command all human agents using spirit of fear to terrify me in the day or night to stumble and fall in the name of Jesus. Read – Open Heavens 18 February 2019

8. The fear of the unbelievers shall not be my portion this year.

9. I bind every spirit responsible for fear of tomorrow in my life in the name of Jesus

10. I close every negative door of fear in my life in Jesus name.

11. I decree that every sickness, disease, oppression and depression in my life as a result of fear to disappear in Jesus name

12. As a member of RCCG, I receive my divine boldness as lion in Jesus name.

Prayer Points on Today’s Open Heavens 18 February 2019

1.I worship You, my Father, because, You’re a covenant keeping God, who answers the prayers of Your elects, who cry to You, day and night.

2.Father, in anyway I have fallen short of your glory, please, have mercy and forgive me, in Jesus’ name.

3.Father, a closed mouth is a closed destiny, please, empower me to always, open my mouth in the place of prayers, and cry to You, in Jesus’ name.

4.Father, as I cry to You today (and everyday), please, hear my voice and answer my prayers, speedily, in Jesus’ name.

5.Father, let Your principle of progressive multiplication begin to work for me in Jesus’ Name. Read – Open Heavens 18 February 2019

6.Father, as I give thanks to You for Your faithfulness and all You have been doing to me, may Your accept my thanksgiving, in Jesus’ name.

7.Father, please, revive my prayer life; let every spirit of lukewarmness and prayerlessness, in my life, be consumed by Your fire, in Jesus’ name.

8.Father, bless me with the spirit of fruitfulness. I command every section of my life and family to be Fruitful, in Jesus’ name.

9.Father, I ask that You will bless the womb and reproductive organ of anyone looking for gift of a child from you, in Jesus’ name.

10.Father, please, keep the feet of Your son, Pastor E.A. Adeboye, and let all his enemies be silent in darkness, in Jesus’ name.

11.Father, bless Your son, that You have been using to prepare these prayer points, beyond measures; help him to overcome every challenge of getting these prayer points across to Your children timely, on daily basis, in Jesus’ name.

12.Your Personal petitions.
( Philippians 4:6)
13.In Jesus’ name I pray.
(John 14:13-14; 15:16)
14.Thank you Father for answered prayers.
(1 Thessalonians 5:18).

OPEN HEAVEN 18 FEBRUARY 2019 MEMORISE: But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully. 2 Corinthians 9:6

OPEN HEAVEN 18 FEBRUARY 2019 READ: Genesis 26:12-14

12 Then Isaac sowed in that land, and received in the same year an hundredfold: and the LORD blessed him.

13 And the man waxed great, and went forward, and grew until he became very great:

14 For he had possession of flocks, and possession of herds, and great store of servants: and the Philistines envied him.

From the beginning of creation, multiplication has been central to the purpose and agenda of God for humanity.

The Lord in His infinite wisdom specifically chose His words when He proclaimed His first blessing upon mankind in Genesis 1:28, saying:

“Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it: and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth.”

God deliberately started His proclamation with “Be fruitful”. What does it mean to be fruitful?

Fruitfulness is actually a form of multiplication, because when a single seed of corn or a tiny portion of some other crop is planted, at the time of harvest it usually brings forth multiple folds of what was planted. Read – Prayer Points For Open Heavens 17 FebrREADING

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Amazingly, after God proclaimed “Be fruitful”, He thereafter commanded the multiplied fruits to be multiplied again, culminating in what is known as progressive multiplication.

Surprisingly, God didn’t stop there; He went ahead to make another related decree, saying “Replenish the earth”. This implies that after getting to the end of a process, there is a need to make preparations for beginning the process all over again.

To replenish the earth is to nourish and prepare the ground to produce and accommodate future harvests successfully.

Consequently, God’s principle of divine multiplication can be said to be multidimensional. Let’s consider a few of the dimensions that can usher one into the realm of divine multiplication.

The first of these is thanksgiving. If you want to be blessed, learn to offer quality thanksgiving to God for His love and mercy, goodness and favor. Sing praises to God for who He is: the King of kings, the Lord of lords, the Ancient of days, and the Lord of Hosts.

You cannot praise and worship God enough; therefore, keep spending quality time praising Him. The second aspect of the principle of multiplication is giving.

Giving involves paying tithes and offerings, sponsoring the propagation of the gospel of Jesus, and getting involved in the work of ministry. Giving is a time tested aspect of the principle of multiplication, confirmed by the Lord Himself in Luke 6:38.

The third dimension of multiplication is to be a diligent worker. God promised in several passages of the Bible to bless the work of our hands (Deuteronomy 12:7, Psalm 1:3)! Read – Open Heavens 17 February 2019

Christians must have a livelihood and be committed to working hard before they can hope for multiplication. The fourth dimension of the principle of multiplication is holy living and prayer (Philippians 4:6).

Finally, do not be satisfied with the grace that you already have. Be thankful for it but don’t go to sleep over past successes. Believe God and serve Him in holiness, and God’s principle of progressive multiplication will begin to operate in your life today in Jesus’ Name.

OPEN HEAVEN 18 FEBRUARY 2019 PRAYER POINT: Father, let Your principle of progressive multiplication begin to work for me in Jesus’ Name.

OPEN HEAVEN 18 FEBRUARY 2019 HYMN 1

THERE SHALL BE SHOWERS OF BLESSINGS

1. There shall be showers of blessing:
This is the promise of love;
There shall be seasons refreshing,
Sent from the Savior above.
o Refrain:
Showers of blessing,
Showers of blessing we need:
Mercy-drops round us 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, O Lord;
Grant to us now a refreshing,
Come, and now honor Thy Word.

4. There shall be showers of blessing:
Oh, that today they might fall,
Now as to God we’re confessing,
Now as on Jesus we call!

5. There shall be showers of blessing,
If we but trust and obey;
There shall be seasons refreshing,
If we let God have His way.

OPEN HEAVEN 18 FEBRUARY 2019 BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: John 18-19 and Isaiah 42:1-17

John 18 King James Version (KJV)

18 When Jesus had spoken these words, he went forth with his disciples over the brook Cedron, where was a garden, into the which he entered, and his disciples.

2 And Judas also, which betrayed him, knew the place: for Jesus ofttimes resorted thither with his disciples.

3 Judas then, having received a band of men and officers from the chief priests and Pharisees, cometh thither with lanterns and torches and weapons.

4 Jesus therefore, knowing all things that should come upon him, went forth, and said unto them, Whom seek ye?

5 They answered him, Jesus of Nazareth. Jesus saith unto them, I am he. And Judas also, which betrayed him, stood with them.

6 As soon then as he had said unto them, I am he, they went backward, and fell to the ground.

7 Then asked he them again, Whom seek ye? And they said, Jesus of Nazareth.

8 Jesus answered, I have told you that I am he: if therefore ye seek me, let these go their way:

9 That the saying might be fulfilled, which he spake, Of them which thou gavest me have I lost none.

10 Then Simon Peter having a sword drew it, and smote the high priest’s servant, and cut off his right ear. The servant’s name was Malchus.

11 Then said Jesus unto Peter, Put up thy sword into the sheath: the cup which my Father hath given me, shall I not drink it?

12 Then the band and the captain and officers of the Jews took Jesus, and bound him,

13 And led him away to Annas first; for he was father in law to Caiaphas, which was the high priest that same year.

14 Now Caiaphas was he, which gave counsel to the Jews, that it was expedient that one man should die for the people.

15 And Simon Peter followed Jesus, and so did another disciple: that disciple was known unto the high priest, and went in with Jesus into the palace of the high priest.

16 But Peter stood at the door without. Then went out that other disciple, which was known unto the high priest, and spake unto her that kept the door, and brought in Peter.

17 Then saith the damsel that kept the door unto Peter, Art not thou also one of this man’s disciples? He saith, I am not.

18 And the servants and officers stood there, who had made a fire of coals; for it was cold: and they warmed themselves: and Peter stood with them, and warmed himself.

19 The high priest then asked Jesus of his disciples, and of his doctrine.

20 Jesus answered him, I spake openly to the world; I ever taught in the synagogue, and in the temple, whither the Jews always resort; and in secret have I said nothing.

21 Why askest thou me? ask them which heard me, what I have said unto them: behold, they know what I said.

22 And when he had thus spoken, one of the officers which stood by struck Jesus with the palm of his hand, saying, Answerest thou the high priest so?

23 Jesus answered him, If I have spoken evil, bear witness of the evil: but if well, why smitest thou me?

24 Now Annas had sent him bound unto Caiaphas the high priest.

25 And Simon Peter stood and warmed himself. They said therefore unto him, Art not thou also one of his disciples? He denied it, and said, I am not.

26 One of the servants of the high priest, being his kinsman whose ear Peter cut off, saith, Did not I see thee in the garden with him?

27 Peter then denied again: and immediately the cock crew.

28 Then led they Jesus from Caiaphas unto the hall of judgment: and it was early; and they themselves went not into the judgment hall, lest they should be defiled; but that they might eat the passover.

29 Pilate then went out unto them, and said, What accusation bring ye against this man?

30 They answered and said unto him, If he were not a malefactor, we would not have delivered him up unto thee.

31 Then said Pilate unto them, Take ye him, and judge him according to your law. The Jews therefore said unto him, It is not lawful for us to put any man to death:

32 That the saying of Jesus might be fulfilled, which he spake, signifying what death he should die.

33 Then Pilate entered into the judgment hall again, and called Jesus, and said unto him, Art thou the King of the Jews?

34 Jesus answered him, Sayest thou this thing of thyself, or did others tell it thee of me?

35 Pilate answered, Am I a Jew? Thine own nation and the chief priests have delivered thee unto me: what hast thou done?

36 Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence.

37 Pilate therefore said unto him, Art thou a king then? Jesus answered, Thou sayest that I am a king. To this end was I born, and for this cause came I into the world, that I should bear witness unto the truth. Every one that is of the truth heareth my voice.

38 Pilate saith unto him, What is truth? And when he had said this, he went out again unto the Jews, and saith unto them, I find in him no fault at all.

39 But ye have a custom, that I should release unto you one at the passover: will ye therefore that I release unto you the King of the Jews?

40 Then cried they all again, saying, Not this man, but Barabbas. Now Barabbas was a robber.

John 19 King James Version (KJV)

19 Then Pilate therefore took Jesus, and scourged him.

2 And the soldiers platted a crown of thorns, and put it on his head, and they put on him a purple robe,

3 And said, Hail, King of the Jews! and they smote him with their hands.

4 Pilate therefore went forth again, and saith unto them, Behold, I bring him forth to you, that ye may know that I find no fault in him.

5 Then came Jesus forth, wearing the crown of thorns, and the purple robe. And Pilate saith unto them, Behold the man!

6 When the chief priests therefore and officers saw him, they cried out, saying, Crucify him, crucify him. Pilate saith unto them, Take ye him, and crucify him: for I find no fault in him.

7 The Jews answered him, We have a law, and by our law he ought to die, because he made himself the Son of God.

8 When Pilate therefore heard that saying, he was the more afraid;

9 And went again into the judgment hall, and saith unto Jesus, Whence art thou? But Jesus gave him no answer.

10 Then saith Pilate unto him, Speakest thou not unto me? knowest thou not that I have power to crucify thee, and have power to release thee?

11 Jesus answered, Thou couldest have no power at all against me, except it were given thee from above: therefore he that delivered me unto thee hath the greater sin.

12 And from thenceforth Pilate sought to release him: but the Jews cried out, saying, If thou let this man go, thou art not Caesar’s friend: whosoever maketh himself a king speaketh against Caesar.

13 When Pilate therefore heard that saying, he brought Jesus forth, and sat down in the judgment seat in a place that is called the Pavement, but in the Hebrew, Gabbatha.

14 And it was the preparation of the passover, and about the sixth hour: and he saith unto the Jews, Behold your King!

15 But they cried out, Away with him, away with him, crucify him. Pilate saith unto them, Shall I crucify your King? The chief priests answered, We have no king but Caesar.

16 Then delivered he him therefore unto them to be crucified. And they took Jesus, and led him away.

17 And he bearing his cross went forth into a place called the place of a skull, which is called in the Hebrew Golgotha:

18 Where they crucified him, and two other with him, on either side one, and Jesus in the midst.

19 And Pilate wrote a title, and put it on the cross. And the writing was Jesus Of Nazareth The King Of The Jews.

20 This title then read many of the Jews: for the place where Jesus was crucified was nigh to the city: and it was written in Hebrew, and Greek, and Latin.

21 Then said the chief priests of the Jews to Pilate, Write not, The King of the Jews; but that he said, I am King of the Jews.

22 Pilate answered, What I have written I have written.

23 Then the soldiers, when they had crucified Jesus, took his garments, and made four parts, to every soldier a part; and also his coat: now the coat was without seam, woven from the top throughout.

24 They said therefore among themselves, Let us not rend it, but cast lots for it, whose it shall be: that the scripture might be fulfilled, which saith, They parted my raiment among them, and for my vesture they did cast lots. These things therefore the soldiers did.

25 Now there stood by the cross of Jesus his mother, and his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Cleophas, and Mary Magdalene.

26 When Jesus therefore saw his mother, and the disciple standing by, whom he loved, he saith unto his mother, Woman, behold thy son!

27 Then saith he to the disciple, Behold thy mother! And from that hour that disciple took her unto his own home.

28 After this, Jesus knowing that all things were now accomplished, that the scripture might be fulfilled, saith, I thirst.

29 Now there was set a vessel full of vinegar: and they filled a spunge with vinegar, and put it upon hyssop, and put it to his mouth.

30 When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, It is finished: and he bowed his head, and gave up the ghost.

31 The Jews therefore, because it was the preparation, that the bodies should not remain upon the cross on the sabbath day, (for that sabbath day was an high day,) besought Pilate that their legs might be broken, and that they might be taken away.

32 Then came the soldiers, and brake the legs of the first, and of the other which was crucified with him.

33 But when they came to Jesus, and saw that he was dead already, they brake not his legs:

34 But one of the soldiers with a spear pierced his side, and forthwith came there out blood and water.

35 And he that saw it bare record, and his record is true: and he knoweth that he saith true, that ye might believe.

36 For these things were done, that the scripture should be fulfilled, A bone of him shall not be broken.

37 And again another scripture saith, They shall look on him whom they pierced.

38 And after this Joseph of Arimathaea, being a disciple of Jesus, but secretly for fear of the Jews, besought Pilate that he might take away the body of Jesus: and Pilate gave him leave. He came therefore, and took the body of Jesus.

39 And there came also Nicodemus, which at the first came to Jesus by night, and brought a mixture of myrrh and aloes, about an hundred pound weight.

40 Then took they the body of Jesus, and wound it in linen clothes with the spices, as the manner of the Jews is to bury.

41 Now in the place where he was crucified there was a garden; and in the garden a new sepulchre, wherein was never man yet laid.

42 There laid they Jesus therefore because of the Jews’ preparation day; for the sepulchre was nigh at hand.

Isaiah 42:1-17 King James Version (KJV)

42 Behold my servant, whom I uphold; mine elect, in whom my soul delighteth; I have put my spirit upon him: he shall bring forth judgment to the Gentiles.

2 He shall not cry, nor lift up, nor cause his voice to be heard in the street.

3 A bruised reed shall he not break, and the smoking flax shall he not quench: he shall bring forth judgment unto truth.

4 He shall not fail nor be discouraged, till he have set judgment in the earth: and the isles shall wait for his law.

5 Thus saith God the Lord, he that created the heavens, and stretched them out; he that spread forth the earth, and that which cometh out of it; he that giveth breath unto the people upon it, and spirit to them that walk therein:

6 I the Lord have called thee in righteousness, and will hold thine hand, and will keep thee, and give thee for a covenant of the people, for a light of the Gentiles;

7 To open the blind eyes, to bring out the prisoners from the prison, and them that sit in darkness out of the prison house.

8 I am the Lord: that is my name: and my glory will I not give to another, neither my praise to graven images.

9 Behold, the former things are come to pass, and new things do I declare: before they spring forth I tell you of them.

10 Sing unto the Lord a new song, and his praise from the end of the earth, ye that go down to the sea, and all that is therein; the isles, and the inhabitants thereof.

11 Let the wilderness and the cities thereof lift up their voice, the villages that Kedar doth inhabit: let the inhabitants of the rock sing, let them shout from the top of the mountains.

12 Let them give glory unto the Lord, and declare his praise in the islands.

13 The Lord shall go forth as a mighty man, he shall stir up jealousy like a man of war: he shall cry, yea, roar; he shall prevail against his enemies.

14 I have long time holden my peace; I have been still, and refrained myself: now will I cry like a travailing woman; I will destroy and devour at once.

15 I will make waste mountains and hills, and dry up all their herbs; and I will make the rivers islands, and I will dry up the pools.

16 And I will bring the blind by a way that they knew not; I will lead them in paths that they have not known: I will make darkness light before them, and crooked things straight. These things will I do unto them, and not forsake them.

17 They shall be turned back, they shall be greatly ashamed, that trust in graven images, that say to the molten images, Ye are our gods.

RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL STUDENT’S MANUAL 17TH FEBRUARY 2019 – DOMESTIC VIOLENCE (PART 2)

*SUNDAY SCHOOL HYMN*

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

*2.* O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
Thy 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?

MEMORY VERSE: “The LORD trieth the righteous, but the wicked and him that loveth violence his soul hateth”. — Psalms 11:5

BIBLE PASSAGE: Romans 12:9-12

Romans:12.9
[Let] love [be] without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil. Cling to what is good.
Romans:12.10
[Be] kindly affectionate to one another with brotherly love, in honor giving preference to one another;
Romans:12.11
not lagging in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord;
Romans:12.12
rejoicing in hope, patient in tribulation, continuing steadfastly in prayer;

INTRODUCTION:
Having discovered the forms and causes of domestic violence, it is important that we critically examine the consequences as well as the remedies for domestic violence. Read – Open Heavens 17 February 2019

It should be noted that regardless of the forms or causes of violence, God hates those who love violence (Psalms 11:5). Believers are encouraged to abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good, be kindly affectionate one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another. (Romans 12:9-10). Read – Open Heavens 17 February 2019

LESSON OUTLINES
1. Consequences of domestic violence
2. Remedies for domestic violence

CONSEQUENCES OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

Domestic violence is in stark opposition to God’s plan for families. While discipline is important, it is distinctly different from violence and abuse. Domestic violence usually births unpleasant consequences. Some of which are:

1. Sin and divine rejection. Genesis 4:7

2. Hindered or unanswered prayer.1Peter 3:7

3. Contradiction of doctrines. 1Timothy 6:3-4.

4. Shame and condemnation. Obadiah 10.

5. Depression and psychology stress. Genesis 32:7-8

6. Guilt, hatred and trauma.
2Samuel 13:15, 18-20

7. Loss of self-esteem/confidence
2Samuel 13:19-20.

8. Isolation, dissociation and absent mindedness. Genesis 13:7-9

9. Decreased productivity.

10. Broken homes (separation, divorce etc) Malachi 2:16

11. Health related issues. Proverbs 17:22.

12. Loss of life (suicide or murder). and property. 2Samuel 13:28; Genesis 4:8

REMEDIES FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

When domestic violence is on-going, safety is the first step to avoid injury or loss of (1Thess. 5:21-22). The underlying factor(s) causing the violence must be thorough dealt with after which those involved must be willing to forgive wholeheartedly. Victims of domestic violence will likely need the support of well-trained Christian counselors to journey with them through the healing process. The parties involved should be made to know that:

1. Following God involves serving others, not manipulating and controlling them. (Matthew 20:26-28). Apply wisdom in dealing with members of your household. (Proverbs 24:3-6; 1Peter 3:7).

2. Christians are called to sacrificially love others, especially those in their own families. (John 13:34; Ephesians 5:1-2).

3. Be positive about one another. (Philippians 2:3; 1Thessaloninians 5:13b;).

4. Communicate deeply at all times but avoid corrupt languages. (Proverbs 25:9; Colossians 4:6; Ephesians 4:29). Do not go to bed without settling disputes. (Ephesians 4:26).

5. Pray against/about conflict (Matthew 26:41)..Be sober and vigilant against satanic strategies.(1Peter 5:8).

CONCLUSION

Domestic violence hurts the heart of God. Family is meant to reflect God’s love. It saddens Him when a home turns into place of pain. God’s desire for those involved in domestic violence, both the victims and abusers, is healing and wholeness.

QUESTIONS

1. Mention 5 consequences of domestic violence

2. What are the remedies to domestic violence?

RCCG FASTING PRAYER POINTS FOR 17TH FEBRUARY 2019 PRAYER OF REVIVAL

1. Praise and worship

2. Thank God for a new day and for the salvation of your soul

3. Oh Lord keep me from sin and temptation, give me grace to overcome Rev. 3:10

4. Father remove every spirit of lukewarm in this end time church Rev. 3:15

5. Father, remove every weight that is weighing your church down in these last days, from fulfilling her mandate. Matt. 28:11

6. Father deliver us from the spirit of carefree life attitude and set us on fire for your kingdom Luke16:20.

7. Our Lord we thank you for your fire burning in the life of our father in the Lord and his family. Isa 10:17

8. Father, renew the strength of all your ministers and workers in our churches Isa. 40:31

9. Father help me to forever be relevant and never become a man of yesterday. 1Sam 16:1

10. Father have mercy on me and reverse every irreversible in my life this year. Ezek. 37:1-12

11. Father, send real labourers into the field to harvest the ripped souls Matt. 9:37

12. Oh lord, by your power eliminate the weariness in the life of your ministers Ex. 17:12

13. Our Lord and maker, please remove every hireling among the ministers and replace them with shepherd John 10:12-13. Read – Open Heavens 17 February 2019

14. Father, help the church to make the right choices and reset our priorities Luke 10:41

15. Father give us the grace to be effective in soul winning this year, 2019.

16. Father, help us to be faithful in giving our first fruit, tithes and offering throughout this New Year 2019

17. Father arise, and show yourself mighty on our behalf and on the behalf of our , parishes and family members

18. Father help me to forever be relevant and never become a man of yesterday. 1Sam 16:1

OPEN HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL FOR TEENS 17 FEBRUARY 2019 – SHARE YOUR TESTIMONY

MEMORISE: And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony: Revelation 12:11

Read: Mark 1:40-45

40 And a leper came to Him, begging Him on his knees and saying to Him, If You are willing, You are able to make me clean.

41 And being moved with pity and sympathy, Jesus reached out His hand and touched him, and said to him, I am willing; be made clean!

42 And at once the leprosy [completely] left him and he was made clean [by being healed].

43 And Jesus charged him sternly (sharply and threateningly, and with earnest admonition) and [acting with deep feeling thrust him forth and] sent him away at once,

44 And said to him, See that you tell nothing [of this] to anyone; but begone, show yourself to the priest, and offer for your purification what Moses commanded, as a proof (an evidence and witness) to the people [that you are really healed].

45 But he went out and began to talk so freely about it and blaze abroad the news [spreading it everywhere] that [Jesus] could no longer openly go into a town but was outside in [lonely] desert places. But the people kept on coming to Him from sides and every quarter.

MESSAGE:

Never hide your testimonies because several others can be blessed through them.

By the grace of God, I have been enjoying divine health for over 40 years now, but it was not so as of the time of my conversion. In those days, I used to have malaria practically every two weeks.

Many pastors preached then that Jesus is the Great Physician, medication was unnecessary. I laughed at them saying they were looking for someone to kill prematurely, and that how would we know if they were not secretly swallowing pills in the privacy of their homes.

I was of this opinion until an 86 years old man who used to walk with a stick and was bent over gave a testimony. He said, as a youth, he had a disease which gave him a burning sensation whenever he walked straight so he only felt relieved when he bent. Click Here To Read – Open Heavens 17th February 2019

One Sunday morning, this elder came to church walking upright without any aid, I was so shocked that I couldn’t wait to hear his testimony.

After I heard his testimony of healing that day, I resolved to make Jesus my doctor and for more than 40 years now, He has kept me in divine health. That man’s testimony changed my life.

ACTION POINT:

List 5 things that God has done for you. Make sure you share them with the next person or group of people you have the opportunity to share with.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:
Leviticus 24-25
Mark 1:23-45

Hymn 8

Hymn 8
1. Immortal, invisible, God only wise,
In light inaccessible hid from our eyes
Most blessed, most glorious, the Ancient of days,
Almighty, victorious, Thy great name we praise.

2. Unresting, unhasting, and silent as light,
Nor wanting, nor wasting, thou rulest in might;
Thy justice like mountains high soaring above,
Thy clouds which are fountains of goodness and love.

3. To all life thou givest to both great and small;
In all life Thou livest, the true life of all;
We blossom and flourish as leaves on the tree,
And wither and perish, but nought changeth Thee.

4. Great Father of Glory, pure Father of Light,
Thine angels adore Thee, all veiling their sight;
All laud we would render; o help us to see;
‘Tis only the splendor of light hideth Thee.

5. Immortal, invisible, God only wise,
In light inaccessible hid from our eyes
Most blessed, most glorious, the Ancient of days,
Almighty, victorious, Thy great name we praise.

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

Open Heaven 17 February 2019 Memorise: I cried unto the Lord with my voice, and he heard me out of his holy hill. Psalm 3:4

Open Heaven 17 February 2019 Read: Mark 10:46-52 (KJV)

46 And they came to Jericho: and as he went out of Jericho with his disciples and a great number of people, blind Bartimaeus, the son of Timaeus, sat by the highway side begging.

47 And when he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out, and say, Jesus, thou son of David, have mercy on me.

48 And many charged him that he should hold his peace: but he cried the more a great deal, Thou son of David, have mercy on me.

49 And Jesus stood still, and commanded him to be called. And they call the blind man, saying unto him, Be of good comfort, rise; he calleth thee.

50 And he, casting away his garment, rose, and came to Jesus.

51 And Jesus answered and said unto him, What wilt thou that I should do unto thee? The blind man said unto him, Lord, that I might receive my sight.

52 And Jesus said unto him, Go thy way; thy faith hath made thee whole. And immediately he received his sight, and followed Jesus in the way.

Bible in one year: John 16-17, Isaiah 41:14-29, Hymnal: Sing hymn 13

Marvel at the attitude of some people who come to Christian gatherings. When given the opportunity to pray and cry to God concerning the challenges of their problems solved.

Many times, I have had to cajole a lot of people to cry out to God in prayer over the problems that brought them to His presence.

I often wonder why people would leave the comfort of their bedrooms to attend a prayer vigil only to doze off when the angels of God come around to distribute the answers to their needs.

Such nonchalance was not the attitude of the Psalmist in today’s memory verse. He testified that after he cried unto the Lord with his voice, God heard him. This is a beautiful testimony of the reward of crying to God in prayer. Click Here To Read – Open Heavens 16 February 2019

In like manner, today’s Bible reading records the story of blind Bartimaeus who heard that Jesus was passing through Jericho, and he began to cry out saying. “Jesus, thou Son of David, have mercy on me!” although Bartimaeus was blind, he could hear the sound of Jesus coming and of the crowd following Him.

He had no eyes to see Jesus, but he had a mouth with which to cry out to Him. Even when people discouraged him from raising his voice, the Bible testifies that “he cried the more a great deal” (Mark 10:48).

From the story of Bartimaeus, it is amazing that people who cannot help you can decide to discourage you from crying to God for help.

In any case, it is left for you to either allow them or refuse to be silenced. Another noteworthy lesson from this story is that when Jesus eventually called Bartimaeus to Himself, He still asked him, “What wilt thou that I should do unto thee?” One would have assumed that Jesus Christ already knew his need.

Of course Jesus knew, but He was a man walking by the principles of the scriptures. He was simply applying the principles He had established in Matthew 7:7, which is:

“Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you”

Finally, beloved, learn to cry to God meaningfully! In other words, there are meaningless cries to God. Our Lord describes these as “vain repetitions” (Matthew 6:7). Click Here To Read – Prayer Points For Open Heavens 16 February 2019

Crying to God in prayer on issues that are against His will amounts to vain repetition. The result of such prayers is made clear in James 4:3, which says:

“Ye ask and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume it upon your lusts.”

A cry to God without substance is also a meaningless cry. Learn from Bartimaeus who was very precise about his request. May the Lord hear your cry today in Jesus’ Name.

Open Heavens 17 February 2019 Action Point: Examine the areas of your needs and cry to God to come through for you today. Cry to Him until you have a witness in your spirit that He has approved your request.

Open Heavens 17 February 2019 Hymn 13: I Am A Victor

1. Yes, I know I am a victor
For the Bible tells me so
God made me more than a conqueror
Much stronger than all my foes

CHORUS
Jesus loves me and I love Him
Together we rule the world
Christ with me I will overcome
By His Blood, His Name, His Word

2. Yes, I know I am a victor
Stronger than demons I am
To Satan I am a terror
I am free, o yes, I am

3. Yes, I know I am a victor
Stronger than lack, poverty
All my needs Jesus provides for
I have life abundantly

4. Yes, I know I am a victor
Barrenness no more indeed
Fruitful is the God I live for
All my dreams shall be fulfilled

5. Yes, I know I am a victor
By His strength I shall succeed
No more loss and no more failure
Glory to glory proceed

6. Yes, I know I am a victor
No more sorrow, no despair
Jesus Christ is my own Succour
Tomorrow is joy and cheer

7. Yes, I know I am a victor
Very soon I’ll reign with Him
His promise is my sure anchor
He’s coming to take me home

8. Jesus loves me and I love Him
We rule this world together
As He is so right now I am
Hear me shout Halleluyah

9. Jesus loves me Halleluyah
Hear me shout Halleluyah
Halleluyah, Halleluyah
Glory be to God on high

Open Heavens 17 February 2019 Bible In One Year: John 16-17 And Isaiah 41:14-29

John 16 King James Version (KJV)

16 These things have I spoken unto you, that ye should not be offended.

2 They shall put you out of the synagogues: yea, the time cometh, that whosoever killeth you will think that he doeth God service.

3 And these things will they do unto you, because they have not known the Father, nor me.

4 But these things have I told you, that when the time shall come, ye may remember that I told you of them. And these things I said not unto you at the beginning, because I was with you.

5 But now I go my way to him that sent me; and none of you asketh me, Whither goest thou?

6 But because I have said these things unto you, sorrow hath filled your heart.

7 Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you.

8 And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment:

9 Of sin, because they believe not on me;

10 Of righteousness, because I go to my Father, and ye see me no more;

11 Of judgment, because the prince of this world is judged.

12 I have yet many things to say unto you, but ye cannot bear them now.

13 Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.

14 He shall glorify me: for he shall receive of mine, and shall shew it unto you.

15 All things that the Father hath are mine: therefore said I, that he shall take of mine, and shall shew it unto you.

16 A little while, and ye shall not see me: and again, a little while, and ye shall see me, because I go to the Father.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

25 These things have I spoken unto you in proverbs: but the time cometh, when I shall no more speak unto you in proverbs, but I shall shew you plainly of the Father.

26 At that day ye shall ask in my name: and I say not unto you, that I will pray the Father for you:

27 For the Father himself loveth you, because ye have loved me, and have believed that I came out from God.

28 I came forth from the Father, and am come into the world: again, I leave the world, and go to the Father.

29 His disciples said unto him, Lo, now speakest thou plainly, and speakest no proverb.

30 Now are we sure that thou knowest all things, and needest not that any man should ask thee: by this we believe that thou camest forth from God.

31 Jesus answered them, Do ye now believe?

32 Behold, the hour cometh, yea, is now come, that ye shall be scattered, every man to his own, and shall leave me alone: and yet I am not alone, because the Father is with me.

33 These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

John 17 King James Version (KJV)

17 These words spake Jesus, and lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, Father, the hour is come; glorify thy Son, that thy Son also may glorify thee:

2 As thou hast given him power over all flesh, that he should give eternal life to as many as thou hast given him.

3 And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent.

4 I have glorified thee on the earth: I have finished the work which thou gavest me to do.

5 And now, O Father, glorify thou me with thine own self with the glory which I had with thee before the world was.

6 I have manifested thy name unto the men which thou gavest me out of the world: thine they were, and thou gavest them me; and they have kept thy word.

7 Now they have known that all things whatsoever thou hast given me are of thee.

8 For I have given unto them the words which thou gavest me; and they have received them, and have known surely that I came out from thee, and they have believed that thou didst send me.

9 I pray for them: I pray not for the world, but for them which thou hast given me; for they are thine.

10 And all mine are thine, and thine are mine; and I am glorified in them.

11 And now I am no more in the world, but these are in the world, and I come to thee. Holy Father, keep through thine own name those whom thou hast given me, that they may be one, as we are.

12 While I was with them in the world, I kept them in thy name: those that thou gavest me I have kept, and none of them is lost, but the son of perdition; that the scripture might be fulfilled.

13 And now come I to thee; and these things I speak in the world, that they might have my joy fulfilled in themselves.

14 I have given them thy word; and the world hath hated them, because they are not of the world, even as I am not of the world.

15 I pray not that thou shouldest take them out of the world, but that thou shouldest keep them from the evil.

16 They are not of the world, even as I am not of the world.

17 Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth.

18 As thou hast sent me into the world, even so have I also sent them into the world.

19 And for their sakes I sanctify myself, that they also might be sanctified through the truth.

20 Neither pray I for these alone, but for them also which shall believe on me through their word;

21 That they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us: that the world may believe that thou hast sent me.

22 And the glory which thou gavest me I have given them; that they may be one, even as we are one:

23 I in them, and thou in me, that they may be made perfect in one; and that the world may know that thou hast sent me, and hast loved them, as thou hast loved me.

24 Father, I will that they also, whom thou hast given me, be with me where I am; that they may behold my glory, which thou hast given me: for thou lovedst me before the foundation of the world.

25 O righteous Father, the world hath not known thee: but I have known thee, and these have known that thou hast sent me.

26 And I have declared unto them thy name, and will declare it: that the love wherewith thou hast loved me may be in them, and I in them.

Isaiah 41:14-29 New International Version (NIV)

14 Do not be afraid, you worm Jacob,
    little Israel, do not fear,
for I myself will help you,” declares theLord,
    your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel.
15 “See, I will make you into a threshing sledge,
    new and sharp, with many teeth.
You will thresh the mountains and crush them,
    and reduce the hills to chaff.
16 You will winnow them, the wind will pick them up,
    and a gale will blow them away.
But you will rejoice in the Lord
    and glory in the Holy One of Israel.

17 “The poor and needy search for water,
    but there is none;
    their tongues are parched with thirst.
But I the Lord will answer them;
    I, the God of Israel, will not forsakethem.
18 I will make rivers flow on barren heights,
    and springs within the valleys.
I will turn the desert into pools of water,
    and the parched ground into springs.
19 I will put in the desert
    the cedar and the acacia, the myrtle and the olive.
I will set junipers in the wasteland,
    the fir and the cypress together,
20 so that people may see and know,
    may consider and understand,
that the hand of the Lord has done this,
    that the Holy One of Israel has created it.

21 “Present your case,” says the Lord.
    “Set forth your arguments,” says Jacob’s King.
22 “Tell us, you idols,
    what is going to happen.
Tell us what the former things were,
    so that we may consider them
    and know their final outcome.
Or declare to us the things to come,
23     tell us what the future holds,
    so we may know that you are gods.
Do something, whether good or bad,
    so that we will be dismayed and filled with fear.
24 But you are less than nothing
    and your works are utterly worthless;
    whoever chooses you is detestable.

25 “I have stirred up one from the north,and he comes—
    one from the rising sun who calls on my name.
He treads on rulers as if they were mortar,
    as if he were a potter treading the clay.
26 Who told of this from the beginning,so we could know,
    or beforehand, so we could say, ‘He was right’?
No one told of this,
    no one foretold it,
    no one heard any words from you.
27 I was the first to tell Zion, ‘Look, here they are!’
    I gave to Jerusalem a messenger of good news.
28 I look but there is no one—
    no one among the gods to give counsel,
    no one to give answer when I ask them.
29 See, they are all false!
    Their deeds amount to nothing;
    their images are but wind and confusion. 

Prayer Points on Today’s Open Heavens 17 February 2019

1.Thank You, Father, for creating me in Your image and likeness.

2.Thank You, Father, for the salvation of my soul and for covering me with Your glory.

3.Father, in anyway I have fallen short of your glory, please, have mercy and forgive me, in Jesus’ name.

4.Father, as Your child, correct me when I’m wrong. Make me listen to the Holy Spirit, in Jesus’ name.

5.Father, correct me when I go wrong. Make my hesrt soft to your corrections, in Jesus’ name.

6.Father, please, cloth me with Your garment of humility and robe of righteousness, in Jesus’ name. Read – Open Heaven 16 February 2019

7.Father, please, don’t ever withdraw Your discipline from me, and grant me grace to accept your correction in Jesus’ Name

8.Father, let me never run away from Your presence. Give me the grace to abide in You as my shield, in Jesus’ name.

9.Father, please, help me to live through today, without committing a single sin, in Jesus’ name.

10.Father, uphold Pastor E.A. Adeboye, till the end; he will never fall, nor fail You, in Jesus’ name.

11.Father, bless Your son, that You have been using to prepare these prayer points, beyond measures; help him to overcome every challenge of getting these prayer points across to Your children timely, on daily basis, in Jesus’ name.

12.Your Personal petitions.
( Philippians 4:6)
13.In Jesus’ name I pray.
(John 14:13-14; 15:16)
14.Thank you Father for answered prayers.
(1 Thessalonians 5:18).

OPEN HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL FOR TEENS 16 FEBRUARY 2019 – SETTING PRIORITIES

MEMORISE: To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: Ecclesiastes 3:1

Read: Ecclesiastes 3:1

To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven

MESSAGE:

The way you spend your time tells a lot about your priorities because what you spend more time doing is more important to you than what you spend less time doing. Read – Open Heavens 17 February 2019

It is good to set your priorities consciously. If you don’t, you will be allowing your flesh to set your priorities for you and you may be unconsciously prioritizing the wrong things.

The most important thing to any Christian teenager should be spending time with God. In fact, as you go on with your day, you should be taking small breaks just to pray to God.

Your academics must also rank very high in your priorities. It is foolishness to read your Bible and pray all day when you have exams the next day; our God is a God of diligence. Read – Open Heavens 16 February 2019

If you spend more time on social media than with God, then you have placed social media above God in your life.

If you can spend one hour in front of the mirror, doing make-up, but you cannot spend 30 minutes praying to God, obviously, your make-up is more important than God in your life.

Setting priorities is a very important and tough task that requires discipline. Don’t leave you flesh to set your priorities for you.

KEY POINT:
Your priorities determine your destination in life.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:
Leviticus 22-23
Mark 1:1-22

Hymn 9

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

Chorus
I am so glad that Jesus loves me,
Jesus loves me, Jesus love me;
I am so glad that Jesus loves me,
Jesus loves even me.

2. Though I forget Him and wander away,
Still He doth love me whenever I stray;
Back to His dear loving arms would I flee,
When I remember that Jesus loves me.

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

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

Rccg Fasting And Prayer Points 16th February 2019 – Prayer For Safety On Our Ways

Travelling is becoming a burden these days rather than pleasure because of so many dreadful occurrences on our highways, Forces of darkness has invaded our roads, water ways and airways in perpetuating their evil agenda.

1. Praise and worship

2. Thank God for a new day and for the salvation of your soul

3. Father in Jesus, we come against every form of accident in Nigeria and abroad be it air, road or rail etc.

4. Father in your mercy, safeguard your children from ritualists and kidnappers on our highway (Ps 91:1-2)

5. Father in your mercy, safeguard your children from accidents on our highway (Ps 91:1-2)

6. Father, Let every blood sucking demon on our highways be put to Shame this year 2019

7. Father be a wall of fire round about us against every blood sucking demons on our ways (Zec2:5)

8. Lord, we decree and declare that in 2019 every journey embarked upon by your children be safe! (Isa3:10). Read – Open Heavens 16 February 2019

9. Father let your angles go with us wherever we go this year in Jesus’ name. Psa121

10. Father, move our government to repairs, construct road conducive for traffic this year so that the land will be safe for every journey in Jesus’ name!