Open Heaven 6 July 2018 Friday – FUNCTIONING AS LIGHT

Open Heaven 6 July 2018 Memorise: Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. Matthew 5:16

Read: Luke 23:39-43 Open Heaven 6 July 2018

39 And one of the malefactors which were hanged railed on him, saying, If thou be Christ, save thyself and us.

40 But the other answering rebuked him, saying, Dost not thou fear God, seeing thou art in the same condemnation?

41 And we indeed justly; for we receive the due reward of our deeds: but this man hath done nothing amiss.

42 And he said unto Jesus, Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom.

43 And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, Today shalt thou be with me in paradise.

Open Heaven 6 July 2018 Bible in one year: 2nd Chronicles 5-6, Acts 22:30-23:11

Hymnal: Sing hymn 16

Light is the manifestation of God’s creative word. Having been spoken into existence on the first day of creation, light came into being even before the sun and the moon, which were created on the forth day.

Light was separated from darkness and declared by God to be good (Genesis 1:4 & 18). Light and darkness are contrasted in several verse of the Bible, and in all cases, light is affirmed as superseding darkness. Ecclesiastes 2:13 equates wisdom with light and foolishness with darkness. Light is declared to be the path of righteousness, while darkness is the path of those who rebel against God (Proverbs 4:18, Job 18:5). I pray that the light of God will disperse every form of darkness in your life today in the mighty Name of Jesus.

At the beginning of creation, the world was filled with gross darkness. This prompted God to create light as a solution to the problem of darkness, which is why He is referred to as the Father of lights (James 1:17). Jesus also declared Himself as the light of world (John 8:12). As light, Christ role throughout His earthly ministry was to destroy the darkness of this world and enable humanity became children of light through faith (John 12:46, John 12:36).

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He succeeded in His assignment and raised for Himself a people who are the light of the world (Matthew 5:14). As His chosen people, our light must shine before all men to provide guidance and leadership in a world full of sin, confusion, hatred, danger and all kinds of wickedness. Jesus lived an exemplary life as the light of the world, and we also must fellow in His footsteps. Jesus illuminated the world by preaching the good news of the gospel with love and compassion.

Through His own life, He showed us how to live in holiness and righteousness in a world full of sin. He brought joy to the hearts of men by healing the sick, delivering the oppressed and raising the dead. He was a father to the fatherless, husband to the widow and hope to the hopeless. Functioning as light therefore signifies replicating everything that He did while He was here on earth (1st John 2:6).

We are to preach the good news of the gospel to all nations and ensure that lost souls are saved and properly made disciples of Christ. Holiness and righteousness should be our watchword and truth should be found in us always.

We must be agents of peace and progress in our communities as we show good neighbourliness. Through us, the sick should receive healing and the captives should be set free. We must provide succour to the fatherless, widows and the helpless in our society. We must speak out against sin, violence and wickedness in order to turn sinners to saints. The world must become a better place because of our presence and activities as light.

Prayer Point – Open Heaven 6 July 2018

Father, please help me to function as light in a world full of darkness in Jesus’ Name.

Open Heaven 6 July 2018 Friday Hymn

Sing hymn 16 – STAND UP! STAND UP FOR JESUS

Stand up! Stand up for Jesus!

Yet soldiers of the cross;

Lift high His royal banner,

It must not suffer loss:

From vict’ry unto vict’ry

His army shall He lead,

Till every foe is vanquished

And Christ is Lord indeed.

Stand up! Stand up for Jesus!

The trumpet call obey;

Forth to the mighty conflict

In this His glorious day.

Ye that are men, now serve Him

Against unnumbered foes;

Let courage rise with danger.

And strength to strength oppose.

Stand up! Stand up for Jesus!

Stand in His strength alone;

The arm of flesh will fail you;

Ye dare not trust your own.

Put on the Gospel armor,

And. Watching unto prayer,

Be never wanting there.

Stand up! Stand up for Jesus!

The strife will not be long:

This day the noise of battle,

The next the victor’s song;

To him that overcometh

A crown of life shall be;

He, with the King of glory

Shall reign eternally

OPEN HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL FOR TEENS AND CHILDREN THURSDAY 5TH JULY 2018: RELEASE YOUR BEST

MEMORISE: Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the Word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but my Spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. Zechariah 4:6

Please read: Zechariah 4:5-7

MESSAGE:
If you learn to play your part so well in any partnership that involves God, God will also play His part. How He does His part depends on how you do yours. It will also be determined by His mercy; but one thing is sure: the day that He says it is no longer by your power but by
His Spirit, you should jubilate because from that time, you will make effortless progress.

Many believers do not get to experience such progress because they have not done what they should do for the Kingdom. Open Heaven 6 July 2018

You have to give your best to God at all times. As long as you reserve the best, God reserves His too.

Remember God will use the same container you gave with to return your harvest. Do you truly want to
move to the era of effortless progress? Then give God your best effort, gift, prayer, worship, thanksgiving, and give it to Him today.

It is a choice only you can make.

KEY POINT:
Some have not given their best because they have not taken their time to determine what their best is.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:
Job 31-32
Acts 13:1-23

Hymn 7
1. I am Thine 0 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.

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.

RCCG FASTING JULY 2018 DAY 5: PRAYER OF VICTORY FOR RCCG LEADERS

Daniel 2:23, “I thank thee, and praise thee, O thou God of my fathers, who hast given me wisdom and might, and hast made known unto me now what we desired of thee: for thou hast now made known unto us the king’s matter.”

 Thank God for the lives of all our leaders in RCCG at all levels in all Nations.

 Let us thank God for the wisdom the Lord has granted our leaders in the running of the Church worldwide. Open Heaven 5 July 2018

 Ask God to be merciful unto us and our leaders in any area that we have sinned (Proverbs 28:13)

 Father, let our Church Leaders always be examples of wisdom, victory and power of God. Grant them victory and power to speak God’s word with boldness.

 The counsel of God concerning our leaders shall be established in Jesus name.

 Lord, make our leaders useful vessels and let them walk in fear and reverence of the Lord.

 Be their refuge, strength and deliverer in Jesus name.

 We counter every attempt by the enemy to shut the doors that the Lord has opened unto our leaders and RCCG worldwide.

 God of Victory! Let every form of lukewarmness, coldness, spiritual apathy, spiritual dryness, be separated from our leaders in Jesus Name. Open Heaven 6 July 2018

 Father, give us both the utterance and audience anytime we approach your presence. Help us to pray and praise you fervently in the Spirit in Jesus name.

Prayer Points on Today [Open Heavens 4 July 2018] – THE IRONY OF COMFORT!

Sing a worship song and exalt the name of Jesus for coming to the world just for you. Ask God for more grace to never fall into to trap of the enemy. Bless the lord for who He is and who He will continue to be in your life, family, career and business.

1.Thank you, Father, for giving your son, as the ultimate sacrifice for the salvation of my soul and that of humanity.

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

3.Father, I come against any every craving that will lead to my spiritual death in Jesus’ Name.

4.Father, I ask for self-control. I need grace to discipline myself in Jesus’ Name.

5.Father, please strengthen me to resist any form of temptation to the very end in Jesus’ Name.

6.Father, let your blessings be permanent in my life in Jesus’ Name.

7.Father, increase my love for your Word in my life, in Jesus’ name.

8.Father, Your word says in 2nd Timothy 3:4 that in the last days, men will become lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God. I will not be one of them in Jesus’ Name. Quench every worldly desire in me to Lord.

9.Father, let my faith in you never wane or diminish, even, in this perilous times, by the power of your words, that all things shall always work together for my good, in Jesus’ name. Open Heaven 5 July 2018

10.Father, please, uphold me till the end, by your right hand of righteousness; let me never go back into the world, in Jesus’ name.

11.Father, please fill my heart with Your love, so that Your love may flow through me to others.

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).

DAY 4 PRAYER OF VICTORY FOR DADDY AND MUMMY G. O. Text: – Exodus 17:11-16, 1 Sam. 3:19, Deut. 34:7, Pro. 16:31, Ps. 91:16, James 1:12.

 Pray for more physical strength for Daddy and Mummy G.O. even as their both ageing graciously. Let us pray that God will favour the family of Daddy GO with divine health and wisdom.

 Let us pray that the hand of the Lord will be upon Daddy & Mummy G.O. in a greater, deeper, higher and wider dimensions in the fulfillment of the great commission.

 Let us pray that every cloud of darkness that may be gathering around the ministerial assignment of Daddy and Mummy G.O be dispelled by the Sun of Righteousness. Open Heaven 4 July 2018

 Let us pray that the secrets of the enemies of Light pretending to be a friend be exposed without any further delay in Jesus Name. Amen.

 Let us pray that God will surround Daddy G O’s family as mountains surround Jerusalem. Ps.125

 Say Father!! Grant our Father-in-the-Lord & our Mother-in-Israel the required victories over internal and external enemies waging war against them and their families.

 Pray that our spiritual parents will finish well and strong. Open Heaven 5 July 2018

Open Heaven 5 July 2018 Thursday – WEARY IN WELL-DOING?

Open Heaven 5 July 2018 Memorise: And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. Galatians 6:9

Read: 1st King 19:9-18 Open Heaven 5 July 2018

9 And he came thither unto a cave, and lodged there; and, behold, the word of the Lord came to him, and he said unto him, What doest thou here, Elijah?

10 And he said, I have been very jealous for the Lord God of hosts: for the children of Israel have forsaken thy covenant, thrown down thine altars, and slain thy prophets with the sword; and I, even I only, am left; and they seek my life, to take it away.

11 And he said, Go forth, and stand upon the mount before the Lord. And, behold, the Lord passed by, and a great and strong wind rent the mountains, and brake in pieces the rocks before the Lord; but the Lord was not in the wind: and after the wind an earthquake; but the Lord was not in the earthquake:

12 And after the earthquake a fire; but the Lord was not in the fire: and after the fire a still small voice.

13 And it was so, when Elijah heard it, that he wrapped his face in his mantle, and went out, and stood in the entering in of the cave. And, behold, there came a voice unto him, and said, What doest thou here, Elijah?

14 And he said, I have been very jealous for the Lord God of hosts: because the children of Israel have forsaken thy covenant, thrown down thine altars, and slain thy prophets with the sword; and I, even I only, am left; and they seek my life, to take it away.

15 And the Lord said unto him, Go, return on thy way to the wilderness of Damascus: and when thou comest, anoint Hazael to be king over Syria:

16 And Jehu the son of Nimshi shalt thou anoint to be king over Israel: and Elisha the son of Shaphat of Abelmeholah shalt thou anoint to be prophet in thy room.

17 And it shall come to pass, that him that escapeth the sword of Hazael shall Jehu slay: and him that escapeth from the sword of Jehu shall Elisha slay.

18 Yet I have left me seven thousand in Israel, all the knees which have not bowed unto Baal, and every mouth which hath not kissed him.

Open Heaven 5 July 2018 Bible in one year: 2nd Chronicles 1-4, Acts 22:12-29

Hymnal: Sing hymn 10

If good works always yield a good reward, why is the Holy Spirit encouraging us in today’s memory verse not to be weary of doing good, and what does it really mean to do good? We will be reflecting on these questions today. Good works can be described as those activities that you are specially endowed by God to do for the betterment of others in obedience to His word.

Several factors may discourage or hinder a child of God from continuing to do the good works that he or she is empowered to do. Such factors may arise from the fact that good works sometimes attract envy, opposition or persecution from others. Despite the huge investment of time and resources, good works may be misunderstood, may go unappreciated or even be misinterpreted as eye service.  In John 3:19, the Lord Jesus Christ revealed the reason why good works may be antagonised by some. Saying:

“And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil.”

Just as darkness despises the revealing power of light, so do evil people detest the testimony of good works, because it exposes their inadequacies. For this reason, they usually respond to good works with hatred and persecution. Consequently, the Bible admonishes us to endure in the face of opposition or persecution of our good works, and ensure that we continue in well doing.

Are you weary from the opposition you have faced in spite of your good works? You can learn one or two things from Elijah. The Lord performed several great exploits and good works through Elijah, including great miracles of healing, provision and the raising of the dead. The Lord also used him to single-handedly destroy 400 prophets of Baal in a contest, ignite the fire of revival in the hearts of men and call down rain after three years of drought (1st Kings 17 & 18).

However, soon after accomplishing these exploits, Elijah experienced the worst discouragement of his life when Jezebel threatened to kill him (1st Kings 19:1-4). He was so discouraged that it took God’s assurance and encouragement for him to continue his life’s journey. Open Heaven 4 July 2018

Similar attacks and discouragement can come from anywhere; endurance is a necessary component of the Christian life. I therefore pray that no matter what you are passing through right now, the Almighty God will support, encourage and see you through those challenges in Jesus’ Name. You need strength and courage to endure hardness as a good solider of Christ. I pray that God will grant you these in Jesus’ Name.

Prayer Point – Open Heaven 5 July 2018

Father, please forgive me the grace to faithfully carry my cross as I follow after Your Son in Jesus’ Name.

Open Heaven 5 July 2018 Thursday

Sing hymn 10 – MY FAITH LOOKS UP TO THEE

My faith looks up to Thee,

Thou Lamp of Calvary,

Savior divine!

Now hear me while I pray

Take all my guilt away

Oh, let me from this day

Be wholly Thine!

May Thy rich grace impart

Strength to my fainting heart

My zeal inspire!

As Thou hast died for me,

Oh, may my love to Thee

Pure, warm, and changeless be,

A living fire!

While life’s dark maze I tread,

And griefs around me spread,

Be Thou my guide;

Bid darkness turn to day,

Wipe sorrow’s tears away,

Nor let me ever stray

From Thee aside

When ends life’s transient dream,

When death’s cold, sullen stream

Shall o’er me roll;

Blest Savior, then in love

Fear and distrust remove;

Oh, bear me safe above,

A ransomed soul!

Open Heaven 4 July 2018 Wednesday – THE IRONY OF COMFORT!

Open Heaven 4 July 2018 Memorise: But she that liveth in pleasure is dead while she liveth. 1st Timothy 5:6

Read: 2nd Samuel 11:1-5 Open Heaven 4 July 2018

1 And it came to pass, after the year was expired, at the time when kings go forth to battle, that David sent Joab, and his servants with him, and all Israel; and they destroyed the children of Ammon, and besieged Rabbah. But David tarried still at Jerusalem.

2 And it came to pass in an eveningtide, that David arose from off his bed, and walked upon the roof of the king’s house: and from the roof he saw a woman washing herself; and the woman was very beautiful to look upon.

3 And David sent and enquired after the woman. And one said, Is not this Bathsheba, the daughter of Eliam, the wife of Uriah the Hittite?

4 And David sent messengers, and took her; and she came in unto him, and he lay with her; for she was purified from her uncleanness: and she returned unto her house.

5 And the woman conceived, and sent and told David, and said, I am with child.

Open Heaven 4 July 2018 Bible in one year: 1st Chronicles 28-29, Acts 21:37-22:11

Hymnal: Sing hymn 15

Message – Open Heaven 4 July 2018

While God is not against His people enjoying a comfortable life, He is against us living for pleasure. There is a life of comfort and pleasure that can ultimately lead to spiritual death. After God gave David rest from the life of wandering in the wilderness as a shepherd, fugitive, mercenary and warrior king, he started living in pleasure, so much so that he no longer went to battle.

In the course of his life of leisure, pleasure and comfort, he fell into sin that would have destroyed his destiny, but for the mercies of God. He experienced spiritual death and had to cry to God for restoration (Psalm 51). Open Heaven 3 July 2018

Spiritual death is a condition of alienation from God because of sin. It is the absence of spiritual life. Which means being physically alive without having a relationship with God. Ultimately, it leads to permanent separation from God. By nature, all of mankind is dead spiritually. However, whosoever accepts Jesus as Lord and Saviour becomes genuinely born again and experiences transformative change. Such a person is liberated from spiritual death and is made alive by the Holy Spirit.

Open Heaven July 4 2018

After experiencing new life in Christ, we are encouraged to take pleasure in everything God has created, but never to allow pleasure in His creation to overshadow our pleasure in the Creator Himself. We live in times when the desire to live a pleasurable life is most paramount on people’s mind.

We must not allow ourselves to become overtaken by the wanton desire for pleasure we see all around us. Remember that in the last days, men will become lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God (2nd Timothy 3:4). In these perilous times, people are craving to satisfy the lust of the flesh through food, drinks, stimulants and sexual gratification. They also strive to satisfy the lust of the eyes through fashion, materialism and the inordinate acquisition of the beautiful things of life. Lastly, they live to satisfy the pride of life through the accumulation of titles, recognition, frame and other achievements. Children of God must not be caught in this snare of the devil. With respect to the pleasures of this world, the Spirit of God recommends restraint and discipline to every child of God. In 1st Corinthians 7:31, He says:

“And they that use this world, as not abusing it: for the fashion of this world passeth away.”

God’s people must have self-control, generous and have consideration for others. The Bible insists that anyone who places priority on pleasure or invests much time and resources into a pleasure-seeking lifestyle is spiritually dead, even though alive physically. There are so many of such people in the Church of God today (Revelation 3:1)! I pray that God will help such people to recognise their state and move them to cry to Him for restoration.

Prayer Point – Open Heaven 4 July 2018

Father, help me to overcome every craving in me that will lead to spiritual death in Jesus’ Name.

Open Heaven 4 July 2018 Wednesday Hymn

Sing hymn 15 – NEARER MY GOD TO THEE

Nearer, my God, to Thee,

Nearer to Thee;

E’ en though it be a cross

That raiseth me,

Still all my song shall be

Nearer, my God, to Thee,

Nearer, my God, to Thee,

Nearer to Thee.

Though, like a wanderer

The sun gone down,

Darkness comes over me,

My rest a stone;

Yet in my dreams I’d be

Nearer, my God, to Thee

Nearer, my God, to Thee

Nearer to Thee.

There let me see the sight,

An open heaven;

All that thou sendest me,

In mercy given;

Angles to beckon me

Nearer, my God, to Thee

Nearer, my God, to Thee

Nearer to Thee

Then, with my walking thoughts

Bright with Thy praise,

Out of my stony griefs

Bethel I’ll raise,

So by my woes to be

Nearer, my God, to Thee,

Nearer, my God, to Thee,

Prayer Points on Today [Open Heavens 3 July 2018] – GUILTY OF BEING RIGHTEOUS!

Sing a worship song and exalt the name of Jesus for the gift of life. Ask God for more grace to stand firm in the days of trials and tribulations. Let the church of the Lord never give in to the devil’s plans. Bless the lord for who He is and who He will continue to be in your life, family, career and business.

1.Thank you, Father, for giving your son, as the ultimate sacrifice for the salvation of my soul and that of humanity.

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

3.Father, thank you for creating me in your image and likeness.

4.Father, I ask for your grace upon my life. Help me to delegate responsibilities to capable hands with wisdom, in Jesus’ Name.

5.Father, please strengthen me to endure persecution to the very end in Jesus’ Name.

6.Father, let your blessings be permanent in my life in Jesus’ Name.

7.Father, increase the love to work for you in my life, in Jesus’ name.

8.Father, I’ll not fall to all the devil’s strategies. I need more grace to stand firm for You. I’ll never give in to the devil in Jesus’ Name.

9.Father, let my faith in you never wane or diminish, even, in times of adversity, by the power of your words, that all things shall always work together for my good, in Jesus’ name.

10.Father, please, uphold me till the end, by your right hand of righteousness; let me never go back into the world, in Jesus’ name.

11.Father, please fill my heart with Your love, so that Your love may flow through me to others.

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).

RCCG FASTING DAY 3 PRAYER POINTS  OF VICTORY FOR THE CHURCH: TEXT: JOHN 16:16-18, I JOHN 2:15-16; JAMES 4:4

 LET US PRAY

 Oh Lord!!! Cause Your Church to walk in victory every day of her life.

 Lord, deliver your Church from worldliness in any form of its manifestation.

 Holy Spirit, deliver your Church from anything that is diminishing her love for Christ.  Open Heaven 3 July 2018

 Dear Lord, a worldly Church/Christian cannot shine for you, let worldliness become a stranger to your Church so that we can keep on shining for you all the days of our life.

 LET’S JOIN OUR HANDS! Say Father! You are the owner of the Church, arise and defend Your Chuch world over.

 Lord, break every link and cord between your Church and the world; help us to live a life of total separation from anything sinful.

 Father, help us and deliver us from whatever would make us to love what is repulsive to You and hate what You love.

 Father!!! Please double the grace upon RCCG in passion for souls, in soul winning (Evangelism), in prayers and living the life of holiness. I Timo. 5:17; Psa. 102:13

 Father, please, because silver and gold belong to you, let the new auditorium (3kmx3km) in Nigeria and all the infrastructures being embarked upon in RCCG globally be completed by your own divine provision. And please Lord, use me also. Haggai.2:8

 Lord, create in us the hunger and thirst to please God in all aspects.

 Enlarge the coast of your Church, Release your victory upon your Church and let your Church manifest your Shekinah Glory.

DAY 2 PRAYER OF FORGIVENESS: Text: Jere. 31:34; LUKE 23:34, 1kings 13:1-6; Act 7:54-60, John 3:16 Example of complete forgiveness in the Bible: JOSEPH, Gen. 45:5-15; Gen 50:19-20, DAVID 1 Samuel 24:1-22, 2 Samuel 9:1-13.

 Father!!! Please have mercy on me for not forgiving others and give me the heart of flesh to forgive in Jesus name.

 Father!!! By your grace, I forgive totally all that have offended me; I released them from captivity of bitterness in my heart.

 Father!!! By your Holy Spirit, touch the heart of those that I have offended to forgive and forget my offenses in Jesus name. Open Heaven 3 July 2018

 Father!!! I release all that have offended me now, please release every benefit and blessing that unforgiveness has delayed in my life, in Jesus name.

 Fire of the Holy Ghost purge my heart of every unforgiveness in Jesus name.

 Lord Jesus, by Your blood, released me from every family captivities resulting from inherited offenses.

 Father!!! Everyone I need to forgive for my life to break through, please lead me to them now in Jesus name.

 Father!!! Let every seed of unforgiveness in my life be consumed by fire in Jesus name.  Father!!! Please eradicate every form of bitterness from my heart in Jesus name.