Prayer Points on Today’s Open Heavens: (Tuesday, May 8, 2018) – Spiritual Warfare

1.Thank you, Jesus, for leaving all your glory in heaven, to come into this world to show me how to live above sin.

2.Thank you, Father, for the victory, you won for me over Satan, through the death of Jesus on the cross and His resurrection from the grave. Open Heaven 9 May 2018

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

4.Father, do not allow me to fall prey to the antics of the devil like a weakling; give me the grace to resist him with everything in me, in Jesus’ name. Open Heaven 10 May 2018

5.I take my stand as a child of God, against all the wiles of the devil, and I decree that no weapon fashioned against me shall prosper, in Jesus’ name.

6.I overcome you Satan, and all that you stand for, by the blood of Jesus, and by the words of my testimony, in Jesus’ name.

7.Father, strengthen my faith; make me stronger and spiritually alert and sensitive, to recognise the bait set to trap or lure me, into sin, in Jesus’ name. Open Heaven 11 May 2018

8.Father, let every attempt of Satan to entice me with sin and the mundane things of this world, in order to break my relationship and fellowship with you, be frustrated, in Jesus’ name.

9.Father, empower me to enforce the victory, won for me by Christ on the cross, against Satan and his cohorts, in Jesus’ name.

10.Father, help me by your grace to overcome trials and temptations and to live above sin, no matter the cost, in Jesus’ name.

11.Father, strengthen, Pastor E.A. Adeboye, more, in the inner man, to fight the good fight of faith, and, to finish his course, 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 TUESDAY 8TH MAY 2018: WATCH YOU EXPRESSIONS

MEMORISE: The light of the eyes rejoiceth the
heart: and a good report maketh the bones fat.
Proverbs 15:30

Please read: 1 Peter 3:8-12

MESSAGE:
Expressions can be described as the way you make your thoughts or feelings known verbally or
non-verbally. Your character can be measured by the way you express yourself. Open Heaven 9 May 2018

Many people were
judged on a first time basis by the way they
expressed themselves, and this either brought
positive or negative benefits to them.

You expressions can also be the look on your face when you are in certain situations. How do you look when you are being scolded or corrected?

Also, do you carry a long face when things are not going your way?
How do you express your thoughts, words and
emotions? Do you have a hostile look on your face when you talk to people?

Watch your
expressions. Watch the look on your face, learn to be more approachable by smiling often. Speak softly and kindly to people. Let your expressions
reflect Christ in you at all times.

KEY POINT:
Your expressions will determine how people relate with you – whether they run away from you or they become friends with you.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:
1 Kings 16-18
John 1:29-51

Hymn 13
1. Is your life a channel of blessing?
Is the love of God flowing through you?
Are you telling the lost of the Savior?
Are you ready His service to do?

Chorus:
Make me a channel of blessing today,
Make me a channel of blessing, I pray;
My life possessing, my service blessing,
Make me a channel of blessing today.

2. Is your life a channel of blessing?
Are you burdened for those that are lost?
Have you urged upon those who are straying
The Savior who died on the cross?

3. Is your life a channel of blessing?
Is it a daily telling for Him?
Have you spoken the word of salvation
To those who are dying in sin?

4. We cannot be channels of blessing
If our lives are not free from known sin;
We will barriers be and a hindrance
To those we are trying to win.

Open Heaven 11 May 2018 – Spiritual Sensitivity

Memories
Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby have some entertained Angel’s unawares. Hebrews 13:2

Open Heaven 11 May 2018 Read 1 Corinthians 2:9-16

Bible in one Year: 1 Samuel 26-28, James 3:13-4:17

9 But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.

10 But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God.

11 For what man knoweth the things of a man, save the spirit of man which is in him? even so the things of God knoweth no man, but the Spirit of God.

12 Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God.

13 Which things also we speak, not in the words which man’s wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth; comparing spiritual things with spiritual.

14 But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.

15 But he that is spiritual judgeth all things, yet he himself is judged of no man.

16 For who hath known the mind of the Lord, that he may instruct him? but we have the mind of Christ.

In the physical realm, sensitivity can be viewed from the perspective of a deep feeling of love and compassion for a person, usually translates to a commensurate level of understanding for that person’s needs, leading to appropriate actions being taken in that person’s interest.

In the spiritual realm however, sensitively is a quality of life generated by the Spirit of God. It is the ability to perceive and respond to the call of God or the spiritual demand of the moment.

A lack of spiritual sensitivity affects the physical and spiritual wellbeing of God’s children and must be avoided at all costs.Beginning from today, your spiritual antennas will begin to recieve heavenly signals in the Name of Jesus. Concerning spiritual sensitivity, 1 Corinthians 2:14 says 

“Buy the natural mam recieveth not the things of the spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him:neither can he know them because they are spiritually discerned.”

From this verse, we understand that spiritual sensitivity is a grace that comes form living under the control of the holy spirit. Are you spiritually sensitive?

In Isaiah 11:3b, the Holy Spirit painted a picture of our spiritual nature , which is fashioned after Christ, saying
“….and he shall nor judge after the sight of his eyes, neither reprove after the hearing of his ears:”

Our Lord Jesus Christ manifested this nature on John 4:17-19 and in several other passages of the gospels. Because we are fashioned after Him, we ought to walk as He walked. Spiritual sensitivity was Jesus’ lifestyle, and so, any Christian that is not spiritually sensitive will not walk in the reality of the abundant life that he or she possesses.

Without spiritual sensitivity, a person is bound to depend on suspicion, natural intelligence, educational awareness and the natural senses. These are all deficient in receiving the things of God.

Open Heaven 11 May 2018

Without spiritual sensitivity, Abraham would have missed his blessing and the opportunity to say lot and his family from destruction ( Genesis 18:1-33), Samson’s parents would have missed a wonderful choice of a lifetime (Judges 13:3-25), and the great Prophet Samuel would have anointed the wrong person as king over Israel (1 Samuel 16:4-13). Open Heaven 10 May 2018

When decisions are made based on physical evidence alone, no matter how incontrovertible the evidence may seem, there is still always the possibility of miscarriage of justice. This has wrongly sent people to jail and even death. I pray that your spiritual sensitivity would become sharpened today in Jesus’ name

Open Heaven 11 May 2018 Prayer point
Father, I want to be vibrant for You, please set me on fire for You today in Jesus’ name

Open Heaven 11 May 2018 Hymn 15

1 O spread the tidings ’round, wherever man is found,
Wherever human hearts and human woes abound.
Let every Christian tongue proclaim the joyful sound:
The Comforter has come!

Open Heaven 10 May 2018 – The Greatest Ally In Battle

Bible in one year: 1 Samuel 24-25 James 2:14-3:12

Memories
Ye shall not need to fight this battle: set yourselves, stand ye still, and see he salvation of the LORD with you, O Judah and Jerusalem: fear not, nor be dismayed: to morrow go out against them: For the Lord will be with you
2 Chronicles 20:17

Open Heaven 10 May Read ‎Exodus 17:8-1

Bible in one year: 1 Samuel 24-25 James 2:14-3:12

8 Then came Amalek, and fought with Israel in Rephidim.

9 And Moses said unto Joshua, Choose us out men, and go out, fight with Amalek: to morrow I will stand on the top of the hill with the rod of God in mine hand.

10 So Joshua did as Moses had said to him, and fought with Amalek: and Moses, Aaron, and Hur went up to the top of the hill.

11 And it came to pass, when Moses held up his hand, that Israel prevailed: and when he let down his hand, Amalek prevailed.

12 But Moses hands were heavy; and they took a stone, and put it under him, and he sat thereon; and Aaron and Hur stayed up his hands, the one on the one side, and the other on the other side; and his hands were steady until the going down of the sun.

13 And Joshua discomfited Amalek and his people with the edge of the sword.

14 And the Lord said unto Moses, Write this for a memorial in a book, and rehearse it in the ears of Joshua: for I will utterly put out the remembrance of Amalek from under heaven.

15 And Moses built an altar, and called the name of it Jehovahnissi:

Open Heaven 10 May 2018 Message with Hymn

Jehovah-Nissi is a name of the Lord that has its roots in Exodus 17:15. After Joshua and the Israelites had defeated the Amalekites at Rephidim, Moses erected an altar to commemorate this victory and he called it “Jehovah-Nissi”, which means “Yahweh is my banner”. In other words he was saying ” the Lord is my banner of victory.”

This name is a call to God’s people to rally around God as an army gathers around its banner, because God is the One who leads us to victory. To understand the significance if the name Jehovah-Nissi, we need to remind ourselves that the devil is constantly waging spiritual battles against us. Open Heaven 9 May 2018

While the forces of darkness vigorously pursue newly converted Christians in order to obstruct their spiritual progress , the are also on the look-out for any opportunity to pull mature Christians down.

However, in spite of these aggressive attacks of the enemy, God expects us to rejoice, knowing fully well that although the battle may be fierce, the Lord of host and the Captain of our salvation is on our midst leading the charge against the enemy’s camp. In Matthew 28:20 He said 

“…. Lo, I am with you always,even unto the end of the world.Amen.”

As Jehovah-Nissi, God is concerned about the devil’s roars and attempts to harass and intimidate His children (1 Peter 15:14:
“And when he came unto lehi, the Philistines shouted against him: and the spirit of the Lord came mightily upon him, and the cords that were upon his arms became as flax that was burnt with fire, and his bands loosened from off his hands.”

The enemy’s roars and shouts against us always triggers a response from the Holy Spirit living inside us. No wonder Isaiah 59:19b says,
” When the enemy shall come in like a flood, the spirit of the Lord shall lift up a standard against him.”

God has zero tolerance for the enemy’s harassments and threats against his children, whom he bought with the precious Blood of His Son, Jesus. With this understanding, you will realise that our God is the greatest ally you can have in the battle of life.

Open Heaven 10 May 2018

The Almighty God is Jehovah-Nissi, the Lord our Banner, and He is the Lord of host. Therefore, the battle is not yours but His. Always be conscious of the reality of the Lord as Jehovah-Nissi in your life

Open Heaven 10 May 2018 Prayer Point
Father, You are my Jehovah-Nissi, please respond to every roaring threat of the enemy against me in Jesus name

Open Heaven 10 May 2018 Hymn 10

1 O spread the tidings ’round, wherever man is found,
Wherever human hearts and human woes abound.
Let every Christian tongue proclaim the joyful sound:
The Comforter has come!

Open Heaven 9 May 2018 – Weapons of Spiritual Warfare

Memorise
Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil
Ephesians 6:11

Open Heaven 9 May 2018 Bible Reading Ephesians 6:10-18

Bible in one year : 1 Samuel 22-23, James 1:19-2:1

10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.

11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.

12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.

13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.

14 Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;

15 And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;

16 Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.

17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:

18 Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;

“For we wrestle not against flesh and blood but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of darkness of this world , against spiritual wickedness in high places”
‎Ephesians 6:12

The above scripture clearly shows us that Satan and his fallen angels are organized into a well-coordinated army that is skillful in carrying out devastating attacks on their victims. We must therefore be strategic and confront them from a position of knowledge and strength. Open Heaven 8 May 2018

Our warfare as Christians is a fight of faith that is purely restricted to the spiritual realm. Although our spiritual warfare is personal we must not engage in it on the basis of our individual effort or strength. We must continually channel the strength of God and the victory we have through the death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus against the forces of darkness for as long as we live.

Our fight of faith calls for courage to withstand dreadful circumstances, determination to overcome at all costs a d persistent prayers. It also calls for loyalty to fight under the banner of Christ, the Lord of hosts, standing in His strength and using the weapons He has provided.

“For though we walk in The flesh, we do not war after the flesh: ( For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but might through God to the pulling down of strong holds;)”
2 Corinthians 10:3-4

The Holy Spirit inspired this verses of the scripture to help us have a good understanding of the true nature of Spiritual warfare and the patency of our God-ordained weapons, even though they may appear ordinary to many.

Open Heaven 9 May 2018

We are commanded in Ephesians 6:11& 13 to “put on” and “take on” the whole armour of God. What makes up the complete armour of God? According to today’s Bible reading , the number one component of this armour is Truth, which refers to Jesus Himself (John 14:6).

Next is holiness and righteousness, and then comes the gospel of peace, faith in Hod , salvation, the word of God , persistent prayers, and finally, watching and preserverance. The Bible assures us that when these weapons are complete, they are effective in pulling down the strongholds of the devil, casting down every imagination of the enemy that is contrary to the purpose of God, and bringing into captivity every thought and device to obedience of Christ.

Our duty is to ensure that we put on the whole armour of God and use it to resist the kingdom of darkness. We know we are victorious because the Lord of hosts Himself has already perfected our victory

Open Heaven 9 May 2018 Action point
Rebuke the devil in the name of the Lord and resist his attacks in every area of your life

Open Heaven 9 May Hymn 14

TAKE MY LIFE AND LET IT BE

Verse 1:

Take my life and let it be
consecrated, Lord, to thee.
Take my moments and my days;

Let them flow in endless praise.

Verse 2:

Take my hands and let them move
At the impulse of Thy love.
Take my feet and let them be
Swift and beautiful for thee.

Verse 3:

Take my voice and let me sing
Always, only, for my King.
Take my lips and let them be
Filled with messages from Thee.

Verse 4:

Take my silver and my gold;
Not a mite would I withhold.
Take my intellect and use
Every power as Thou shalt choose.

Verse 5:

Take my will and make it Thine;
It shall be no longer mine.
Take my heart, it is Thine own;
It shall be Thy royal throne.

Verse 6:

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

Open Heaven 8 May 2018 Tuesday – SPIRITUAL WARFARE

Open Heaven 8 May 2018 Memorise: Ye have not yet resisted unto blood striving against sin. Hebrews 12:4

Read: 2 Timothy 2:16-19 Open Heaven 8 May 2018

16 But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness.

17 And their word will eat as doth a canker: of whom is Hymenaeus and Philetus;

18 Who concerning the truth have erred, saying that the resurrection is past already; and overthrow the faith of some.

19 Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity.

Open Heaven 8 May 2018

Bible in one year: 1 Samuel 20-21, James 1:1-18

Hymnal: Sing Hymn 16

MESSAGE – OPEN HEAVEN 8 MAY 2018 DAILY DEVOTIONAL

Spiritual warfare is the fight of resistance and enforcement against the forces of evil (John 10:10). Although not discernible to a lot of people, this is a constant ongoing occurrence in the realm of the spirit (Luke 10:18). Spiritual warfare has its origin in the rebellion of Satan and his allied angels against God ( Isaiah 14:12-15, Revelation 12:7-9).

Satan is the prince of this world, and he leads a coalition of forces against God and anything connected to His purpose on earth. It is therefore important to note that mankind is the target of his attacks, regardless of religious affiliation, academic qualification, gander, age, culture or tribe. For this reason Revelation 12:12 says,

“Woe to the inhabiters of the earth and of the sea! for the devil is come down unto you, having great wrath”

Many people do not accept this truth, and so they fall prey to the tricks of the enemy to make them oblivious to his activities. When people begin to seek for natural or scientific solutions to a spiritual problem, it is bound to end in total failure. However, all thanks be to God , because the Lord Jesus has defeated  and destroyed the devil through His death and resurrection.

As a child of God, your responsibility is to enforce the victory won by Christ and utilize the enormous power He has vested in you against the tricks of Satan and his demonic angels (Ephesians 1:18-23). If you do not recognize who you are as a child of God and enforce your position in Christ against these evil forces , they will end up robbing you of what is rightfully yours.

OPEN HEAVEN 8 MAY 2018

As Christians, we are involved in a fight of faith to live un the reality of the victory that Christ has won and given to us over the devil, the world system and the flesh (Hebrews 2:14-15, 1 John 5:4, Galatians 5:24).

Satan deploys his attacks on Christians from two major fronts. He empowers the world system to attack and work against Christians externally though persecution, deception and seduction. He also attacks us internally by using the weakness of the natural body we currently possess to try to frustrate our commitment to serving God fully.

The primary focus of the devil’s strategy is to entice us into sin, so as to break our fellowship with God. Jesus is our perfect example. He came into this world to destroy the works of the devil and to show us how to live above sin. He went through trials and temptation like we are facing today and yet He did not sin (Hebrews 4:15).

He therefor expects us to be determined to resist sin, no matter the cost. Our loving and compassionate Father has perfected the mechanism to assist us to triumph over the wicked attacks of the devil, but He expects us to resist the temptation to sin with everything we have and not to fall prey to the antics of the devil like weaklings ( 1 Corinthians 10:13)

Action Point – Open Heaven 8 May 2018

Assess every area of life where you have been falling like a weakling, and ask God for grace to triumph

OPEN HEAVEN 8 MAY 2018 SUNDAY 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.