Open Heaven 28 June 2018 Thursday – EVEN THE MEEK CAN BE OFFENDED!

Open Heaven 28 June 2018 Memorise: And grieve not the Holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption. Ephesians 4:30

Read: Numbers 20:1-12 Open Heaven 28 June 2018

1 Then came the children of Israel, even the whole congregation, into the desert of Zin in the first month: and the people abode in Kadesh; and Miriam died there, and was buried there.

2 And there was no water for the congregation: and they gathered themselves together against Moses and against Aaron.

3 And the people chode with Moses, and spake, saying, Would God that we had died when our brethren died before the Lord!

4 And why have ye brought up the congregation of the Lord into this wilderness, that we and our cattle should die there?

5 And wherefore have ye made us to come up out of Egypt, to bring us in unto this evil place? it is no place of seed, or of figs, or of vines, or of pomegranates; neither is there any water to drink.

6 And Moses and Aaron went from the presence of the assembly unto the door of the tabernacle of the congregation, and they fell upon their faces: and the glory of the Lord appeared unto them.

7 And the Lord spake unto Moses, saying,

8 Take the rod, and gather thou the assembly together, thou, and Aaron thy brother, and speak ye unto the rock before their eyes; and it shall give forth his water, and thou shalt bring forth to them water out of the rock: so thou shalt give the congregation and their beasts drink.

9 And Moses took the rod from before the Lord, as he commanded him.

10 And Moses and Aaron gathered the congregation together before the rock, and he said unto them, Hear now, ye rebels; must we fetch you water out of this rock?

11 And Moses lifted up his hand, and with his rod he smote the rock twice: and the water came out abundantly, and the congregation drank, and their beasts also.

12 And the Lord spake unto Moses and Aaron, Because ye believed me not, to sanctify me in the eyes of the children of Israel, therefore ye shall not bring this congregation into the land which I have given them.

Open Heaven 28 June 2018 Bible in one year: Chronicles 13-15, Acts 18:24-19:20

Hymnal: Sing hymn 15

One reality of life that many people, particularly children of God, find difficult to believe is that a meek person can be offended. People who are meek are assumed to always be calm and saint-like, and hence people around them tend to take them for granted and abuse them in many ways. We all know that meekness is a constituent of the fruit of the Spirit, but our memory verse clearly shows that the Holy Spirit can be offended. For this reason, you need to realise that the person carrying the Holy Spirit can also be offended. Open Heaven 27 June 2018

Although Numbers 12:3 describes Moses as the meekest among all men on the face of the earth, in today’s bible reading, this same man got so upset that instead of speaking to the rock as God commanded, he struck it with the rod twice, to the Lord’s displeasure. The consequence of this outburst of anger and frustration by Moses was grievous: the Lord rebuked him and denied him entrance into the Promised Land, after forty years of labouring hard to lead all the Israelites from Egypt.

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The key lesson we need to learn from Moses’ experience is that our brethren and leaders are all still living in human bodies, and so we need to be sensitive to their humanity and not overstretch them because we believe that as meek people, they will not break. Another lesson is that the meek should not allow themselves to be solely people-driven; they should instead focus on following the instructions given by God.

While we live in this human body, we will always experience offence or provocations from different sources. However, we need to exercise self-control, which is another constituent of the fruit of the Spirit, in all situations. The Bible is clear that only the foolish burst out in anger; you must refuse to be foolish. Proverbs 14:17a says,

“He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly:”

Beloved, what are you known for? Are you the kind of person that engages in confrontation with everyone, or are you known to be an example of someone who manifests the fruit of the Spirit?

Prayer Point Open Heaven 28 June 2018

Spirit of the living God, please manifest more of Your self-control in my life everyday in Jesus’ Name.

Open Heaven 28 June 2018 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,

Nearer to Thee

Prayer Points on Today [Open Heavens 27 June 2018] – THE PRICE OF BEING A STANDARD

Sing a worship song and exalt the name of Jesus for the gift of life. Ask God for divine wisdom. 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 your love, mercy and grace, that have kept me, still standing, in faith, till now, in Jesus’ name.

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

3.Father, let every spirit of rebellion, stubbornness and disobedience, in my life, be consumed, by your fire, in Jesus’ name.

4.Father, let me never, in my quest to please men, to go and displease you, in Jesus’ name.

5.Father, give me the grace, to be able to bear and endure any shame that may come with waiting on you, for any particular need in my life, in Jesus’ name.

6.Father, please, give me a patient spirit; a spirit that pays attention to details, in order not to fall short of any of your instructions, in Jesus’ name.

7.Father, grant me grace, not to buckle under pressure, and help me to triumph like your son triumphed against the devil in the wilderness, in Jesus’ name.

8.Father, please, heal every wound and remove every scar, shame and reproach, of past misdeeds, errors and mistakes, from my life, in Jesus’ name.

9.Father, give me the grace, never to defile myself, with the filthy lucre, of this world, in Jesus’ name.

10.Father, let me never succumb or yield to pressures, to compromise your standards or instructions, no matter how strong or tempting, in Jesus’ name.
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11.Thank you Father, for frustrating all the devices and tokens of liars, in the life of Pastor E.A. Adeboye, the author of the open heavens daily devotional and general overseer of RCCG, 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 27 June 2018 Wednesday – THE PRICE OF BEING A STANDARD

Open Heaven 27 June 2018 Memorise: At my first answer no man stood with me, but all men forsook me: I pray God that it may not be laid to their charge. 2nd Timothy 4:16

Open Heaven 27 June 2018 Read: 2nd Timothy 4:14-18

14 Alexander the coppersmith did me much evil: the Lord reward him according to his works:

15 Of whom be thou ware also; for he hath greatly withstood our words.

16 At my first answer no man stood with me, but all men forsook me: I pray God that it may not be laid to their charge.

17 Notwithstanding the Lord stood with me, and strengthened me; that by me the preaching might be fully known, and that all the Gentiles might hear: and I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion.

18 And the Lord shall deliver me from every evil work, and will preserve me unto his heavenly kingdom: to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.

Read: 2nd Timothy 3:10-14 KJV

10 But thou hast fully known my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, longsuffering, charity, patience,

11 Persecutions, afflictions, which came unto me at Antioch, at Iconium, at Lystra; what persecutions I endured: but out of them all the Lord delivered me.

12 Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.

13 But evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse, deceiving, and being deceived.

14 But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them;

Open Heaven 27 June 2018

Bible in one year: 1st Chronicles 11-12, Acts 18:1-23

Every Christian is expected to be a standard for people around to emulate. Standing out for God as a standard has a price tag attached to it. The price of being God’s standard is comprised mainly of antagonism, loneliness and persecution. In John 16:2, our Lord Jesus Christ prepared our minds for what we should expect if we would be His standard in this world, saying:

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

We live in times when these words are being fulfilled right before our very eyes.

To live as God’s standard in this world, you have to be ready to walk on the cold road of loneliness sometimes. God’s standards we celebrate today, such as Elijah and Apostle Paul, all faced this reality (1st Kings 19:14, 2nd Timothy 4:16). Open Heaven 26 June 2018

When you choose no to follow a multitude to sin, they will confront and antagonise you because you are different. When they realise that they cannot win you over to their side, they will sideline and isolate you. You must be willing to pay this price to avoid the contamination of the world. Always have at the back of your mind that the Christian race you are called to is an individual race that can be lonely. However, be assured that the Lord will be with you always, and so you are never alone. He stood by Paul in his moments of loneliness and He also strengthened Elijah in his time of despair (2nd Timothy 4:17, Acts 27:23-25). You can be sure that what He did for them, He will do for you also.

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To live as God’s standard in this generation, you must prepare your mind for it. The secret of not confronting to the standard of this world lies in the continuous renewing of your mind with the word of God. The Holy Spirit revealed this truth to us in Romans 12:2, where He said:

“And be not confronted to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.”

The reason is that what is in your mind determines what you would become and the nature of life you would live in this world. Daniel, Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego stood out for God and they become standards and reference points in the Babylonian and Medo-Persian empires. Although they suffered a great deal, their suffering yielded extraordinary promotions (Daniel 3:30, Daniel 6:26-28). Anyone who wants to be a standard of godliness must be ready to suffer all sorts of evil from the enemies of the cross. The good news is that Jesus Christ promised He is with us till the end of the world (Matthew 28:20b).

Prayer Point – Open Heaven 27 June 2018

Father, please grant me grace to stand firm as Your standard in this crooked generation.

Open Heaven 27 June 2018 Wednesday Hymn

Sing hymn 5 – I HAVE DECIDED TO FOLLOW JESUS

I have decide to follow Jesus;

I have decided to follow Jesus;

I have decided to follow Jesus;

No turning back, no turning back.

The world behind me, the cross

Before me;

The world behind me, the cross

before me;

The world behind me, the cross

Before me;

No turning back, no turning back.

Through none go with me, still I

Will follow;

Through none go with me, still I

Will follow;

Through none go with me, still I

Will follow;

No turning back, no turning back.

My cross 1’ll carry, till I see Jesus;

My cross 1’ll carry, till I see Jesus;

My cross 1’ll carry, till I see Jesus;

No turning back, no turning back.

Will you decide now to follow

Jesus?

Will you decide now to follow

Jesus?

Will you decide now to follow

Jesus?

No turning back, no turning back.

Prayer Points For Today’s Open Heavens 26 June 2018 – Strange Destiny Helpers

1.Thank you Father for all the help and assistance you have given me and my family.

2.Thank you Father for all the people you have used divinely to take me and my family to the level, we are presently.

3.Father, let every sin preventing divine help and assistance from reaching me and my family be blotted out by the blood of Jesus.

4.Father, you are the source of my help, send help to me, today, from your throne of mercy, in Jesus’ name. (Psalm 121:2).

5.Father, connect me today, to all my divine helpers, wherever they may be in the four corners of the earth.

6.Father, let all those you have ordained to take me to my next level in life, be promoted to the level of anointing, power and position, required for them to do so, in Jesus’ name.

7.Father, let every veil covering the faces of my divine helpers, preventing them from seeing me, be torn to pieces today, in Jesus’ name.

8.Father, let every evil plantation in the hearts of my divine helpers, against me be uprooted.

9.Father, let your goodness and mercy follow all my divine helpers in Jesus’ name.

10.Father, let every attempt by the devil to kill my divine helpers be frustrated, in Jesus’ name. Open Heaven 26 June 2018

11.The widow of Zarephath and her son survived famine and death, because she never withheld her help, for someone, who later became her own divine helper. (1 Kings 17:7-

16)Father, let every spirit preventing me to assist those that will later keep me “alive”, be consumed by your fire, in Jesus’ name.

12.Joseph said, “But as for you, ye thought evil against me; but God meant it unto good, to bring to pass, as it is this day, to save much people alive.” (Gen. 50:20). – Father, inspite of the efforts of mockers and the scornfuls, let all things continue to work together for my good and for the good of all my helpers in Jesus’ name.

13.Father, bless all my divine helpers, promote them and provide for them.

14.Your Personal Petitions. (Phil 4:6)

15. In Jesus name I pray. (Jn 15:16)

16.Thank you Father for answered prayers. (1 Thes 5:18)

16 And they sent a messenger unto Joseph, saying, Thy father did command before he died, saying,

17 So shall ye say unto Joseph, Forgive, I pray thee now, the trespass of thy brethren, and their sin; for they did unto thee evil: and now, we pray thee, forgive the trespass of the servants of the God of thy father. And Joseph wept when they spake unto him.

18 And his brethren also went and fell down before his face; and they said, Behold, we be thy servants.

19 And Joseph said unto them, Fear not: for am I in the place of God?

20 But as for you, ye thought evil against me; but God meant it unto good, to bring to pass, as it is this day, to save much people alive.

21 Now therefore fear ye not: I will nourish you, and your little ones. And he comforted them, and spake kindly unto them.

Prayer Points on Today’s Open Heavens: (Tuesday, June 25, 2018) – Let Your Obedience Be Complete

Sing a worship song and exalt the name of Jesus for the gift of life. Ask God for divine wisdom. Bless the lord for who He is and who He will continue to be in your life, family, career and business.

1.Thank you for Your divine wisdom, Love, Mercy, Faithfulness and divine protection upon my life.

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

3.Father, I thank you for the gift of your Son, JESUS. Thank you for saving my life. Thank you for Your undying Love.

4.Father, Increase the understanding of Your Word in my life and I ask for Divine wisdom as I go through your word in Jesus’ Name. Open Heaven 25 June 2018

5.Father, every moment of my day, every acton that I take and every utterance that I make, let all service to You, in Jesus’ name.

6.Father, Help me to be a good disciple with Godly wisdom to follow my Master to the end, in Jesus’ Name

7. Father, make my heart a fertile ground that is yielded to the complete obedience of divine instructions in Jesus’ Name

8.Father, I need a miracle my life. Give me the grace for total obedience in Jesus’ Name.

9.Father, give the Shepherd of my life the Grace and more anointing to defend the flock against external forces of darkness, in Jesus’ name

10.Father, let every spirit of pride in my life be destroyed to ashes and let the spirit of humility consume me in the Name of Jesus.

11.Father, help Pastor E.A. Adeboye to cover more grounds, in his divine assignment and fulfil his destiny, 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).

RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL STUDENTS MANUAL
LESSON FORTY-THREE  SUNDAY 24TH JUNE 2018: HEARING FROM GOD

*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 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: “And the LORD came, and stood, and called as at other times, Samuel, Samuel. Then Samuel answered, Speak; for thy servant heareth” – 1Samuel 3:10

BIBLE PASSAGE: 1Samuel 3:1-10

1 Samuel:3.1
Then the boy Samuel ministered to the LORD before Eli. And the word of the LORD was rare in those days; [there was] no widespread revelation.
1 Samuel:3.2
And it came to pass at that time, while Eli [was] lying down in his place, and when his eyes had begun to grow so dim that he could not see,
1 Samuel:3.3
and before the lamp of God went out in the tabernacle of the LORD where the ark of God [was,] and while Samuel was lying down,
1 Samuel:3.4
that the LORD called Samuel. And he answered, “Here I am!”
1 Samuel:3.5
So he ran to Eli and said, “Here I am, for you called me.” And he said, “I did not call; lie down again.” And he went and lay down.
1 Samuel:3.6
Then the LORD called yet again, “Samuel!” So Samuel arose and went to Eli, and said, “Here I am, for you called me.” He answered, “I did not call, my son; lie down again.”
1 Samuel:3.7
(Now Samuel did not yet know the LORD, nor was the word of the LORD yet revealed to him.)
1 Samuel:3.8
And the LORD called Samuel again the third time. Then he arose and went to Eli, and said, “Here I am, for you did call me.” Then Eli perceived that the LORD had called the boy.
1 Samuel:3.9
Therefore Eli said to Samuel, “Go, lie down; and it shall be, if He calls you, that you must say, ‘Speak, LORD, for Your servant hears.’ ” So Samuel went and lay down in his place.
1 Samuel:3.10
Now the LORD came and stood and called as at other times, “Samuel! Samuel!” And Samuel answered, “Speak, for Your servant hears.”

INTRODUCTION:

You cannot hear, if there is no call from somewhere or someone. Also, you can only answer to a call that you hear. A call can come from any quarter. However, being able to recognise the voice of the one calling is very crucial for every child of God. May God give us hearing ears, seeing eyes and listening heart in Jesus’ name (Proverbs 20:12; Matthew 11:15).

LESSON OUTLINES

1. How does God speak?
2. Results of hearing from God

HOW DOES GOD SPEAK?
God has spoken in various ways to His people from ages past. Some of the ways are: loud voice (Exodus 3:4), inner witness (Matthew 16:17; Acts 27:9-11), small/still voice (1Kings 19:12; Job 4:16), dreams and visions (1Kings 3:5; Matthew 1:20), God’s anointed servants (2Kings 20:1,5), His word-the Holy Scriptures (2Timothy 3:16; Hebrews 10:7).
Discerning between God’s voice and other voices (devil, flesh, etc.) is very crucial (1Corinthians 2:11; 1John 4:1). A believer must grow steadily into maturity to be able to recognise and adhere to the voice of God (2Peter 3:18; Hebrews 5:14). Obedience to God’s voice in little matters enhances the ability of a believer to hear more from God. Ultimately, the voice you hear must be substantiated in the scriptures for confirmation (Acts 17:11).

RESULTS OF HEARING FROM GOD
1. Divine guidance/direction (Isaiah 30:21; 1kings 17:2-4, 8-9; 18:1).

2. Prompt answers to prayers (1Kings 18:36-38; Acts 9:10-12, 17-18).

3. Peace and divine assurance (Acts 27:22-24; Psalm 85:8)

4. Better relationship with God (Exodus 33:11; Isaiah 6:8)

5. Boldness to exercise spiritual authority (Exodus 3:18, 5:1; Acts 16:16-18).

CONCLUSION

God is still in the business of speaking to His children (Psalm 62:11). We need to learn how to hear from Him and obey His voice (John 10:4-5,27).

QUESTIONS:

1. How does God speak?

2. Mention four results of hearing from God.

Prayer Points on Today’s Open Heavens: (Tuesday, June 22, 2018) – A Shepherd Or A Hunter

Sing a worship song and exalt the name of Jesus for the gift of life and grace to serve Him better. 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 the privilege and honour to be called your child. Thank you for your Love, Mercy and Faithfulness upon my life.

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

3.Father, I thank you for the freedom I enjoy in Christ Jesus. Thank you for saving me from the hands of the evil one.

4.Father, Increase the understanding of Your Word in my life in Jesus’ Name.

5.FatherFather, please rid your Church of hunters disguising in the coat of shepherds in Jesus’ Name, in Jesus’ name.

6.Father, Help me to be a good shepherd just as our Lord Jesus Christ is, in Jesus’ Name

7. Lord, Help me to identify the shepherds and the hunters in the Body of  Christ and ensure I am not being led by a hunter rather than a Shepherd in Jesus’ Name.

8.Father, Help me to respect and honor all the Shepherds in my life, in Jesus’ Name.

9.Father, give the Shepherd of my life the Grace and more anointing to defend the flock against external forces of darkness, in Jesus’ name

10.Father, let every Shepherd in my life lead me to greener pastures in the Name of Jesus.

11.Father, help Pastor E.A. Adeboye to cover more grounds, in his divine assignment and fulfil his destiny, 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).

Prayer Points on Today’s Open Heavens: (Tuesday, June 21, 2018) – Judging or Teaching

Sing a worship song and exalt the name of Jesus for the gift of life and grace to serve Him better. 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 the privilege and honour to be called your child. Thank you for your Love, Mercy and Faithfulness upon my life.

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

3.Father, I thank you for the freedom I enjoy in Christ Jesus. Thank you for saving me from the hands of the evil one.

4.Father, Increase the understanding of Your Word in my life in Jesus’ Name.

5.Father, I ask for Your divine grace in my life and hunger to know more of Your Word, in Jesus’ name.

6.Lord, I thank you for the forgiveness of my sins and your redemption. I surrender my tongue to You, it will not speak that which will not edify the body of Christ in Jesus’ Name

7. Lord, may I never be found wanting on the day You will confirm your judgement through the Lord Jesus Christ on a day You have appointed.

8.Father, Help me to never misuse or misinterprete Your Word, in Jesus’ Name.

9.Father, thank You for Your divine understanding. I ask the Holy Spirit to give me deeper understanding of Your Word, in Jesus’ name

10.Father, I’ll pass all the examinations set ahead of me with the help of the Holy Spirit in the Name of Jesus.

11.Father, help Pastor E.A. Adeboye to cover more grounds, in his divine assignment and fulfil his destiny, 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).

“Daddy and Mummy” more grace and may the Lord reward you massively in Jesus’ Name. You shall not miss your rewards on the last day. These is indeed a great news to us all, Open Heavens Online Team, openheavensdaily.org. 

Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode while speaking at the Christ Against Drug Abuse Ministry (CADAM) Rehabilitation Centre of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Araga-Epe in Lagos urged parents, guardians and caregivers to watch out for signs of drug addiction in their children and wards to tackle it fast.

The governor said that it was important for parents to be vigilant as drug addicts could be easily lured into crime which would ultimately threaten the development of any society. Open Heaven 24 June 2018 (Sunday)

”Let me use this opportunity to implore parents, guardians and caregivers to be vigilant in order to detect early signs of drug addiction in their children and seek help from appropriate quarters before it gets complicated.

”On our part as a government, we shall continue to take preventive measures through public campaign programmes, especially among our youths so that they are adequately informed on the dangers of drug abuse, ” he said. Open Heaven 22 June 2018

Ambode hailed the General Overseer of RCCG Worldwide, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, and his wife, Folu, for joining in the fight against the menace.

He promised that the state government would support the initiative to achieve the desired aims.

”CADAM has, on its own, with it own resources, picked up, fed, sheltered, treated and rehabilitated many people who have been addicted to drugs, and given them a new life.

”I am optimistic that many lives that had been compromised as a result of drug addiction will be redeemed, stabilised and given a new hope for a better and meaningful future, ” he said.

Earlier, Pastor Adebayo, represented by his wife, said that the CADAM initiative was founded in 1991 by Pastor Ezekiel Odeyemi, a Special Assistant to the General Overseer of RCCG. Open Heaven 21 June 2018

She said that it started as a department in the RCCG to visit homes of addiction victims and hospitals to pray and minister to their physical needs.

According to her, the name was changed in 1996 to enable a wider dimension as well as remove stigma associated with addiction – stigma directed at the addicts and their families.

”Since inception, the centre has assisted more than 2, 000 beneficiaries, most of whom have become professionals and well-to-do persons in the society.

”Over N200 million has been spent so far to put up the facilities.

”The centre will soon commence full implementation of educational and skill acquisition programmes for empowerment, ” she said.