OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 7 AUGUST 2023 MEMORIZE: Ye are of God, little children, and have overcame them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world. 1 John 4:4

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 7 AUGUST 2023 BIBLE READING 1 PETER 5:6-11

[6]Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:

[7]Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.

[8]Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:

[9]Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world.

[10]But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.

[11]To him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 7 AUGUST 2023 MESSAGE

One benefit of Jesus’ death and resurrection is victory over sin. This is something every believer has access to, however, it does not eliminate trials and temptations.

Thus, the slogan ‘Not today satan’ is not just a statement: it is an attitude that makes you declare victory over sin and satan.

It is important to bear this slogan in mind because there will be times when you would feel dejected, inadequate, angry, or want to defend yourself against opposition in an unthinkable manner. You have to tell the devil “not today” because you have won by the grace of God.

Whenever the flesh wants to dominate you, remember and speak the word of God, then flee. By so doing. you’re resisting the devil and emphasizing that he does not have a hold on your life.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 7 AUGUST 2023 ACTION POINT

In your moments of despair or temptation, declare: ‘not today, satan’.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 7 AUGUST 2023 HYMN

HYMN 15 – ONWARD, CHRISTIAN SOLDIERS

1. Onward, Christian soldiers!
Marching as to war,
Looking unto Jesus,
Who is gone before;
Christ, the Royal Master,
Leads against the foe;
Forward into battle,
See His banners go.

CHORUS
Onward, Christian soldiers!
Marching as to war,
Looking unto Jesus,
Who is gone before.

2. At the name of Jesus
Satan’s host doth Ilee;
On then, Christian soldiers
On to victory!
Hell’s foundations quiver
At the shout of praise:
Brothers, lift your voices,
Loud your anthems raise.

3. Like a mighty army
Moves the Church of God:
Brothers, we are treading
Where the saints have trod.
We are not divided,
All one body we
One in hope and doctrine,
One in charity.

4. Crowns and thrones may perish
Kingdoms rise and wane;
But the Church of Jesus
Constant will remain:
Gates of hell can never
‘Gainst that church prevail;
We have Christ’s own promise-
And that cannot fail.

5. Onward then, ye people,
Join our happy throng;
Blend with ours your voices
In the triumph song:
“Glory, praise and honour,
Unto Christ the King”,
This, through countless ages,
Men and angels sing.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 7 AUGUST 2023 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: JEREMIAH 12-14

AUTHORS: PASTOR E.A ADEBOYE
PASTOR MRS FOLU ADEBOYE

OPEN HEAVEN 8 AUGUST 2023 MEMORIZE: Thy kingdom come, thy will be done in earth as it is in heaven. Matthew 6:10

OPEN HEAVEN 8 AUGUST 2023 BIBLE READING ISAIAH 62:1-7

1 For Zion’s sake will I not hold my peace, and for Jerusalem’s sake I will not rest, until the righteousness thereof go forth as brightness, and the salvation thereof as a lamp that burneth.

2 And the Gentiles shall see thy righteousness, and all kings thy glory: and thou shalt be called by a new name, which the mouth of the Lord shall name.

3 Thou shalt also be a crown of glory in the hand of the Lord, and a royal diadem in the hand of thy God.

4 Thou shalt no more be termed Forsaken; neither shall thy land any more be termed Desolate: but thou shalt be called Hephzibah, and thy land Beulah: for the Lord delighteth in thee, and thy land shall be married.

5 For as a young man marrieth a virgin, so shall thy sons marry thee: and as the bridegroom rejoiceth over the bride, so shall thy God rejoice over thee.

6 I have set watchmen upon thy walls, O Jerusalem, which shall never hold their peace day nor night: ye that make mention of the Lord, keep not silence,

7 And give him no rest, till he establish, and till he make Jerusalem a praise in the earth.

OPEN HEAVEN 8 AUGUST 2023 MESSAGE

God doesn’t only need people who will pray for others, He also needs people to enforce His will on earth. For example, when elections are coming up in your state or country, you and other Christians in that vicinity should come together and pray fervently that only the will of God would stand. You must pray these kinds of prayers not only during elections but all the time.

The Lord said in Isaiah 62:1: “For Zion’s sake will I not hold my peace, and for Jerusalem’s sake I will not rest, until the righteousness thereof go forth as brightness, and the salvation thereof as a lamp that burneth.”

When you hear of or know someone working especially hard for the establishment of God’s kingdom on earth, you should begin to pray for that fellow.

Your prayer and fasting for that person will be very instrumental in their success and you will also be a part of that success.

In Esther 4:15-17, when Esther was going to turn around the evil policy that sought to kill the Israelites, she asked that everyone on her team should fast and pray for her.

That is why she received so much favour from the king, so that he quickly ordered the death of his well-trusted right-hand man who had generated the said evil policy.

We need to pray for our leaders. They may not tell you, but they face a lot of battles from the devil and need your prayers to win these battles.

Pastors are included in this group; you must pray for pastors and ministers of the gospel if you want the Kingdom of God to continue to win against the devil.

Lastly, Matthew 5:44 says you should pray for people who despise and persecute you: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you; Can you pray for people who are about to kill you?

That is what Stephen did in Acts 7:60 and we see the result in Acts 8:1-8 when Jesus came Himself to witness to Saul, who later became one of the greatest Apostles of his time.

Pray for those doing evil too, for them to encounter God and they may be some of the greatest vessels of the Lord in their time.

OPEN HEAVEN 8 AUGUST 2023 PRAYER POINT

Spend some time praying for your country, your state, and the people you know in the different categories discussed in today’s message.

OPEN HEAVEN 8 AUGUST 2023 HYMN

OPEN HEAVEN 8 AUGUST 2023 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: JEREMIAH 15-17

AUTHORS: PASTOR E.A ADEBOYE
PASTOR MRS FOLU ADEBOYE

OPEN HEAVEN 7 AUGUST 2023 MEMORIZE: I exhort therefore, that first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions and giving of thanks be made for all men. 1 Timothy 2:1

OPEN HEAVEN 7 AUGUST 2023 BIBLE READING EXODUS 32:9-14

9 And the Lord said unto Moses, I have seen this people, and, behold, it is a stiffnecked people:

10 Now therefore let me alone, that my wrath may wax hot against them, and that I may consume them: and I will make of thee a great nation.

11 And Moses besought the Lord his God, and said, Lord, why doth thy wrath wax hot against thy people, which thou hast brought forth out of the land of Egypt with great power, and with a mighty hand?

12 Wherefore should the Egyptians speak, and say, For mischief did he bring them out, to slay them in the mountains, and to consume them from the face of the earth? Turn from thy fierce wrath, and repent of this evil against thy people.

13 Remember Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, thy servants, to whom thou swarest by thine own self, and saidst unto them, I will multiply your seed as the stars of heaven, and all this land that I have spoken of will I give unto your seed, and they shall inherit it for ever.

14 And the Lord repented of the evil which he thought to do unto his people.

OPEN HEAVEN 7 AUGUST 2023 MESSAGE

Intercession is an assignment for every true child of God. Intercessors are people who carry the burdens of God. They pray the prayers God wants them to, not just their own prayers.

When God needs something done on earth, He looks for intercessors to partner with. He looks for a man to stand in the gap for others.

And I sought for a man among them, that should make up the hedge, and stand in the gap before me for the land, that I should not destroy it: but I found none. – Ezekiel 22:30

Remember when God was going to destroy Sodom and Gomorrah in Genesis 18 – it was clear that God was looking for someone to stand in the gap for the people of Sodom.

You will see that God agreed to every plea Abraham made for the people. God always looks for someone to stand in the gap for others; when He looks your way, will He find you to be an intercessor?

You may ask, “Why can’t God just reveal to the fellow who is about to get into trouble so he can pray for himself?” The truth is, sometimes, God needs someone else to pray for other people so they are not destroyed.

At such times, He puts it in the heart of an intercessor to stand in the gap in prayers. This is clearly illustrated in the case of job and his friends (Job 42:8).

Many people are perishing today because there is a shortage of intercessors willing to carry the burdens of God in the place of prayer. Enough of praying for yourself alone.

Don’t be a selfish Christian. When you pray, let God put into your heart what or who you should pray for. If He lays in your heart to pray for another country that is not yours, don’t say, “What is my business with those people?” Pray as He has laid in your heart so that at least one person there can be saved.

Sometimes He will ask you to pray for one fellow; do so, because your prayer may be what would make the difference between the fellow living or dying. God is seeking intercessors, will He find you?

OPEN HEAVEN 7 AUGUST 2023 ACTION POINT

Commit to becoming an intercessor today.

OPEN HEAVEN 7 AUGUST 2023 HYMN

OPEN HEAVEN 7 AUGUST 2023 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: JEREMIAH 12-14

AUTHORS: PASTOR E.A ADEBOYE
PASTOR MRS FOLU ADEBOYE

Today’s Powerful Confession: I confess today that my spiritual capacity is increasing, enabling me to control the physical realm through God’s power. As I delve deeper into the spirit, I rise higher in life, overcoming the enemy’s tactics and excelling in every area, in the mighty name of Jesus, Amen. Hallelujah!

Powerful Declarations For Today 6 August 2023

Open Heaven 6 August 2023

Let’s Pray in Jesus’ name!

I worship and adore You, my Father, for it is in You that I live, move, and have my being. (Acts 17:28)

Thank You, Father, for first loving me, in that while I was yet a sinner, You gave Your Son Jesus to die for me. (Romans 5:8)

Father, in any way I have fallen short of Your glory, please have mercy and forgive me; let Your mercy prevail over the judgment of sin in my life, in Jesus’ name. (Romans 3:23-24)

Father, let Your Holy Spirit take preeminence over all the activities of the flesh in my life, in Jesus’ name. (Galatians 5:16)

Father, let the Holy Spirit take dominion and authority over my life, in Jesus’ name. (Romans 8:9)

Father, make me more spiritually minded and give me the grace to be more like Jesus, in Jesus’ name. (Colossians 3:2)

Father, release upon my life the power and the grace to pray without ceasing, in Jesus’ name. (1 Thessalonians 5:17)

Father, give me the power to pray in the Spirit and to make fasting and studying the Word of God daily my lifestyle, in Jesus’ name. (Ephesians 6:18)

Father, open my ears so that I may hear spiritual conversations in heavenly places, in Jesus’ name. (Ephesians 1:17-18)

Lord, bless Your son Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye for all his years of continual service, remember him, guide him on the path, help him remain focused, and bless his entire household, in Jesus’ name.

Father, bless everyone dedicating their time to pray through these prayers at the point of their needs. Give them the grace to share/rebroadcast, in Jesus’ name.

Thank You, Lord,  for everyone working on this community (RCCGONLINE.ORG).

Lord all those who have been rebroadcasting these prayers and declarations, give them the grace to keep up with this good work of Faith, in the name of Jesus.

By faith, appreciate God for answered prayers. Your testimonies are undeniable in Jesus’ name.

Father, let every challenge, hindrance, and obstacle of getting these prayer points across to Your children, timely, and on a daily basis be removed, in Jesus’ name.

Submit yourself and your personal petitions to God. Cast all your cares on Him, for He cares for you.

( Philippians 4:6)

In Jesus’ name, I pray.

(John 14:13-14; 15:16)

Thank you Father for answered prayers.

(1 Thessalonians 5:18).

#GodBlessOurNation

These prayers have no expiry date! Please join us in prayer, irrespective of the time they get to you. Remain blessed, in Jesus’ name.

See you here tomorrow.

Note: These prayers are spiritual and can only be understood and fully enjoyed by God’s children. If you want to be blessed by these prayers, you must first, surrender your life to the Lord Jesus Christ, by saying this prayer:

To fully benefit from these prayers, you must first accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior.

Lord Jesus, I come before You today with a broken and contrite heart full of repentance. Please, forgive me for all my sins. Today, I surrender my life to You, I believe that Jesus is Lord and I confess it with my mouth. Jesus, come into my life and save my soul from eternal destruction. In Jesus’ name, I pray. AMEN!

If you participated in that 

life-changing prayer! Please contact us at [email protected] today.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 6 AUGUST 2023 MEMORIZE: Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my words and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation: but is passed from death unto life. John 5:24

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 6 AUGUST 2023 BIBLE READING ROMANS 6:23

Today’s Powerful Confession: I confess today that my spiritual capacity is increasing, enabling me to control the physical realm through God’s power. As I delve deeper into the spirit, I rise higher in life, overcoming the enemy’s tactics and excelling in every area, in the mighty name of Jesus, Amen. Hallelujah!

Powerful Declarations For Today 6 August 2023

Prayer Points For Open Heavens 6 August 2023

Open Heaven 6 August 2023 Sunday

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 6 AUGUST 2023 MESSAGE

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 6 AUGUST 2023 KEY POINT: Prayer Points For Open Heavens 5 August 2023

Father, please help me to live like You daily.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 6 AUGUST 2023 HYMN

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 6 AUGUST 2023 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: JEREMIAH 9-11

AUTHORS: PASTOR E.A ADEBOYE
PASTOR MRS FOLU ADEBOYE

Open Heaven 6 August 2023

Prayer Points For Open Heavens 6 August 2023

Let’s Declare in Jesus’ name!

I bless the Lord Almighty for the gift of mercy and faithfulness, thank You Jesus

I am grateful Lord Jesus for the precious gift of Your blood on the cross of Calvary to wash away my sins.

This Sunday shall be fruitful for me and my household, in Jesus’ name

I decree and declare that I will increase my capacity in the spirit to control things in the physical realm, in the precious name of Jesus.

I decree and declare that as I grow stronger in the spirit, I will become stronger in every aspect of my life, in the precious name of Jesus.

I decree and declare that I will seek deeper spiritual understanding through studying the Word, prayer, and fasting, to excel in life, in the precious name of Jesus.

I decree and declare that I will not be ignorant of the devil’s schemes, but I will discern and defeat him through the power of the Holy Spirit, in the precious name of Jesus.

I decree and declare that as I deepen my relationship with God, I will rise to higher levels of success and dominion in the physical realm, in the precious name of Jesus.

I decree and declare that I will not compete with the world but rely on God’s strength to attain positions and blessings, in the precious name of Jesus.

I decree and declare that I will have a double portion of the Spirit like Elisha, making me stronger and more influential in my endeavors, in the precious name of Jesus.

I decree and declare that I will be rooted in the Word of God, learning deep spiritual truths and walking in divine wisdom, in the precious name of Jesus.

I decree and declare that I will overcome every demonic opposition hindering my progress, and I will attain the heights God has destined for me, in the precious name of Jesus.

I decree and declare that I will not be limited by my current spiritual capacity, but I will continuously grow in the spirit, reaching new heights of physical dominance, in the precious name of Jesus.

Thank You, Father, for your son Pastor E. A. Adeboye and his household, and how You keep using him worldwide.

I decree and declare heaven responds to these prayers and declarations as I say them and I receive answers in Jesus’ name.

Thank You, Lord, for everyone in this community (RCCGONLINE.ORG). 

Thank You Holy Spirit for all the testimonies and miracles coming through these declarations. May they be permanent in Jesus’ name.

Father, let everybody joining in to say these declarations all over the world experience great miracles throughout this month. May we have numerous testimonies in Jesus’ name.

Somebody shout Hallelujah!

See you tomorrow!

Note: These prayers are spiritual and can only be understood and fully enjoyed by God’s children. If you want to be blessed by these prayers, you must first, surrender your life to the Lord Jesus Christ, by saying this prayer:

To fully benefit from these prayers, you must first accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior.

Lord Jesus, I come before You today with a broken and contrite heart full of repentance. Please, forgive me for all my sins. Today, I surrender my life to You, I believe that Jesus is Lord and I confess it with my mouth. Jesus, come into my life and save my soul from eternal destruction. In Jesus’ name, I pray. AMEN!

If you participated in that 

life-changing prayer! Please contact us at [email protected] today.

Open Heaven 5 August 2023

Prayer Points For Open Heavens 5 August 2023

Let’s Declare in Jesus’ name!

I bless the Lord Almighty for the gift of life, thank You Jesus

I am grateful Lord Jesus for the precious gift of Your blood on the cross of Calvary to wash away my sins.

Today shall be fruitful for me and my household, in Jesus’ name

I decree and declare that I am increasing my capacity in the spirit to control things in the physical, in the mighty name of Jesus.

I decree and declare that as I grow stronger in the spirit, I will become stronger in the physical, in the mighty name of Jesus. (2 Kings 1:9, 2 Kings 6:14-15)

I decree and declare that I have a double portion of the spirit, just like Elisha, making me stronger than my adversaries, in the mighty name of Jesus.

I decree and declare that as I go deeper in the spirit, I will soar higher in the physical, in the mighty name of Jesus.

I decree and declare that I will seek God’s wisdom and understanding from His Word to excel in life, in the mighty name of Jesus.

I decree and declare that I will discern and overcome the tricks of the devil by understanding spiritual dealings, in the mighty name of Jesus. (Proverbs 6:26)

I decree and declare that I will contend with the demons that oppose my destiny, in the mighty name of Jesus.

I decree and declare that I am increasing my spiritual capacity, aligning it with God’s plan for my life, in the mighty name of Jesus.

I decree and declare that God will raise me higher as I grow spiritually, matching my physical dominance with my spiritual capacity. In the precious name of Jesus.

I decree and declare Your specific blessings and breakthroughs upon my community, according to the prayers of the saints. May Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven, in the mighty name of Jesus. (Matthew 6:10)

Thank You, Father, for your son Pastor E. A. Adeboye and his household, and how You keep using him worldwide.

I decree and declare heaven responds to these prayers and declarations as I say them and I receive answers in Jesus’ name.

Thank You, Lord, for everyone in this community (RCCGONLINE.ORG). 

Thank You Holy Spirit for all the testimonies and miracles coming through these declarations. May they be permanent in Jesus’ name.

Father, let everybody joining in to say these declarations all over the world experience great miracles throughout this month. May we have numerous testimonies in Jesus’ name.

Somebody shout Hallelujah!

See you tomorrow!

Note: These prayers are spiritual and can only be understood and fully enjoyed by God’s children. If you want to be blessed by these prayers, you must first, surrender your life to the Lord Jesus Christ, by saying this prayer:

To fully benefit from these prayers, you must first accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior.

Lord Jesus, I come before You today with a broken and contrite heart full of repentance. Please, forgive me for all my sins. Today, I surrender my life to You, I believe that Jesus is Lord and I confess it with my mouth. Jesus, come into my life and save my soul from eternal destruction. In Jesus’ name, I pray. AMEN!

If you participated in that 

life-changing prayer! Please contact us at [email protected] today.

Today’s Powerful Confession: I confess today that I am increasing in spiritual capacity, controlling things in the physical realm through God’s power. As I go deeper in the spirit, I soar higher in life, resisting the enemy’s tactics and excelling in every area, in the mighty name of Jesus, Amen. Hallelujah!

Powerful Declarations For Today 5 August 2023

Open Heaven 5 August 2023

Let’s Pray in Jesus’ name!

Father, please increase my spiritual capacity to control things in the physical realm, just as Your Word affirms, in the mighty name of Jesus (2 Kings 1:9, 2 Kings 6:14-15).

Lord Almighty, grant me a double portion of Your Spirit like Elisha, making me stronger both spiritually and physically, in the mighty name of Jesus (2 Kings 2:9).

Heavenly Father, please help me to understand the importance of going deeper in the spirit to soar higher in the physical, aligning with Your divine principles, in the mighty name of Jesus (Psalm 92:13-14).

Lord Almighty, please I seek Your wisdom and discernment in spiritual matters, so I can resist the tricks and snares of the enemy, in the mighty name of Jesus (Ephesians 6:11).

Father, help me to study Your Word diligently and learn deep spiritual truths to excel in life, in Jesus’ name (Proverbs 2:6).

Lord, please help me to grow in prayer and fasting, so that I may access greater spiritual dimensions and experience divine breakthroughs, in the mighty name of Jesus (Mark 9:29).

Heavenly Father, deliver me from shallow Christianity and empower me to stand strong against the devil’s schemes, in Jesus’ name (Ephesians 6:13).

Lord, please give me the grace to discern spiritual agendas and resist seductions that seek to hinder my progress, in the mighty name of Jesus (Proverbs 6:26, James 4:7).

Father, please enable me to contend with the forces hindering my progress, knowing that You will raise me to levels my spiritual capacity can handle, in the mighty name of Jesus (2 Corinthians 10:4).

Lord, I surrender to Your divine process of increasing my spiritual capacity, so I can walk in dominion both spiritually and physically, in the mighty name of Jesus (Isaiah 40:31).

Lord, bless Your son Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye for all his years of continual service, remember him, guide him on the path, help him remain focused, and bless his entire household, in Jesus’ name.

Father, bless everyone dedicating their time to pray through these prayers at the point of their needs. Give them the grace to share/rebroadcast, in Jesus’ name.

Thank You, Lord,  for everyone working on this community (RCCGONLINE.ORG).

Lord all those who have been rebroadcasting these prayers and declarations, give them the grace to keep up with this good work of Faith, in the name of Jesus.

By faith, appreciate God for answered prayers. Your testimonies are undeniable in Jesus’ name.

Father, let every challenge, hindrance, and obstacle of getting these prayer points across to Your children, timely, and on a daily basis be removed, in Jesus’ name.

Submit yourself and your personal petitions to God. Cast all your cares on Him, for He cares for you.

( Philippians 4:6)

In Jesus’ name, I pray.

(John 14:13-14; 15:16)

Thank you Father for answered prayers.

(1 Thessalonians 5:18).

#GodBlessOurNation

These prayers have no expiry date! Please join us in prayer, irrespective of the time they get to you. Remain blessed, in Jesus’ name.

See you here tomorrow.

Note: These prayers are spiritual and can only be understood and fully enjoyed by God’s children. If you want to be blessed by these prayers, you must first, surrender your life to the Lord Jesus Christ, by saying this prayer:

To fully benefit from these prayers, you must first accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior.

Lord Jesus, I come before You today with a broken and contrite heart full of repentance. Please, forgive me for all my sins. Today, I surrender my life to You, I believe that Jesus is Lord and I confess it with my mouth. Jesus, come into my life and save my soul from eternal destruction. In Jesus’ name, I pray. AMEN!

If you participated in that 

life-changing prayer! Please contact us at [email protected] today.

OPEN HEAVEN 6 AUGUST 2023 MEMORIZE: For the flesh lusteth against the spirit and the spirit against the flesh and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye would. Galatians 5:17

OPEN HEAVEN 6 AUGUST 2023 BIBLE READING ROMANS 8:1-13

8 There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.

2 For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death.

3 For what the law could not do, in that it was weak through the flesh, God sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, and for sin, condemned sin in the flesh:

4 That the righteousness of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.

5 For they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit.

6 For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.

7 Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be.

8 So then they that are in the flesh cannot please God.

9 But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his.

10 And if Christ be in you, the body is dead because of sin; but the Spirit is life because of righteousness.

11 But if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by his Spirit that dwelleth in you.

12 Therefore, brethren, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live after the flesh.

13 For if ye live after the flesh, ye shall die: but if ye through the Spirit do mortify the deeds of the body, ye shall live.

OPEN HEAVEN 6 AUGUST 2023 MESSAGE

We learnt yesterday about the importance of increasing our spiritual capacity and a bit about how to go about this. Today, we would go a bit deeper in discussing how to increase our spiritual capacity.

The main goal in increasing our spiritual capacity is to be more Spiritually-minded; to be more like Jesus and less like our default human nature.

Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be. – Romans 8:7

The first thing you must do is to surrender your life to the Lordship of Jesus Christ, be baptized by immersion, signifying your death to the flesh and a new life in Jesus. After this, you seek to be baptized in the Holy Spirit and invite Him to dwell in you and take control of your life.

Once the above steps are taken, you must begin to do less of the things your flesh wants you to do. Don’t let your flesh control you.

You cannot be spending all your free time on social media, attending parties or eating as often as you like. If you give your flesh everything it asks for, you will remain under its control and this can only lead to eternal damnation.

Paul said in Acts 17:28 that it is in Jesus that we believers live, move and have our being. That must be your testimony too. You also need the Holy Spirit to keep the flesh under control. You are not strong enough to deal with the flesh by yourself (Romans 8:13).

To continue to grow your spiritual capacity, you must truly pray without ceasing, as (1 Thessalonians 5:17) says. If you are not willing to pray consistently and fervently at all times, you are not yet willing to increase your spiritual capacity. When you cannot pray in understanding, switch to praying in the Spirit.

Fasting and studying the word of God daily must also become your lifestyle Jeremiah 15:16). You must also seek to hear God at all times. Ask Him questions about things you don’t understand in the Scriptures.

These steps may appear simple and straight forward, but many people find it difficult to do them consistently.

OPEN HEAVEN 6 AUGUST 2023 REFLECTION

Are you increasing your spiritual capacity?

OPEN HEAVEN 6 AUGUST 2023 HYMN

OPEN HEAVEN 6 AUGUST 2023 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: JEREMIAH 9-11

AUTHORS: PASTOR E.A ADEBOYE
PASTOR MRS FOLU ADEBOYE

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 5 AUGUST 2023 MEMORIZE: Judge not, that ye be not judged Matthew 7:1

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 5 AUGUST 2023 BIBLE READING MATTHEW 7:3-5

[3]And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother’s eye, but considerest not the beam that is in thine own eye?

[4]Or how wilt thou say to thy brother, Let me pull out the mote out of thine eye; and, behold, a beam is in thine own eye?

[5]Thou hypocrite, first cast out the beam out of thine own eye; and then shalt thou see clearly to cast out the mote out of thy brother’s eye.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 5 AUGUST 2023 MESSAGE

Your attitude to one who has made a mistake matters a lot. When someone commits an offence, the responsibility lies on you who is still standing spiritually to point out the error to the fellow in love. tell him/her about repentance, and follow-up on his/her rededication to God- not spitefully judge the fellow.

If you condemn or speak spitefully to an offender, you are not any better than the fellow. Someone may ask, “What if I judge the fellow in my thoughts and not in words?” This is also a sin because you are supposed to correct the person in love with the aim of helping him/her get back to the place of fellowship with God and other brethren.

Thus, if you have a friend who has stopped going to church or is backslidden, visit the fellow today, encourage and pray for him/her, and don’t join others to tag him/her as a sinner. Remember, you are not perfect, and if you judge anyone, you will also be judged.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 5 AUGUST 2023 KEY POINT

Don’t condemn; instead correct in love.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 5 AUGUST 2023 HYMN

HYMN 19: JESUS LOVES ME! THIS I KNOW

1. Jesus loves me! this I know,
For the Bible tells me so;
Little ones to Him belong;
They are weak, but He is strong.

CHORUS
Yes, Jesus loves me,
Yes, Jesus loves me,
Yes, Jesus loves me,
The Bible tells me so.

2. Jesus loves me He who died,
Heaven’s gate to open wide,
He will wash away my sin,
Let His little child come in.

3. Jesus loves me, loves me still,
Tho’ I’m very weak and ill
From His shining throne on high
He will watch me where I lie.

4. Jesus loves me He will stay
Close beside me all the way,
If I love Him when I die
He will take me home on high.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 5 AUGUST 2023 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: JEREMIAH 6-8

AUTHORS: PASTOR E.A ADEBOYE
PASTOR MRS FOLU ADEBOYE