LESSON THIRTY-ONE (31)
TOPIC: CHRISTIAN SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

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 will sing Thy song,
We long for Sunday School.

3. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
Christ was Thy first teacher,
The Holy Spirit, great teacher,
Does manifest in thee.

4. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
This testimony is sure,
That God, the Father Almighty,
Poured His blessing on Thee

5. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
Though the sun be so bright,
Or if the clouds be black with rain,
I’ll be in Sunday School.

6. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day
I rejoice to see Thee,
Will thou pass over me today?
Without my being blest?

OPENING PRAYER: Father, help me to shine and let people glorify Your name through my good works.

PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE: The teacher should allow some students to testify how the previous week’s lesson had impacted them.

BIBLE PASSAGE: Leviticus 19:9-10

[9]And when ye reap the harvest of your land, thou shalt not wholly reap the corners of thy field, neither shalt thou gather the gleanings of thy harvest.

[10]And thou shalt not glean thy vineyard, neither shalt thou gather every grape of thy vineyard; thou shalt leave them for the poor and stranger: I am the LORD your God.

MEMORY VERSE: “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

LESSON INTRODUCTION: The God-man relationship is characterized by His holiness, justice, love and mercy among others. Our relationships with one another and society have to be patterned according to the character of God (Matt.22:36-39).

Therefore, it is our responsibility as God’s people to care for those around us (1John 3:10). The attempt of the church to show love and alleviate the sufferings of the people in her immediate environment/community is termed Christian Social Responsibility.

TEXT REVIEW: Leviticus 19:9-10
From the above-stated passage:
i. How does the Almighty God cater for the poor? —————-
ii.How should believers cater for the poor? ———————
iii. Is there a place for poor people in the Bible? —————-

LESSON OUTLINES
LESSON OUTLINE 1: MEANING AND BIBLICAL PERSPECTIVE
A. MEANING OF CHRISTIAN SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR)
i. CSR is a faith-based obligation to meet societal needs through the demonstration of love that positively impacts individuals and communities.

ii. CSR is rooted in Christianity. Therefore, the church should be an example for the world to follow. (Matt.5:16).

iii. It is an initiative to foster community relations and partner with the Government to achieve Global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

iv. CSR involves (among others) the provision of basic social amenities, health care delivery/facilities, education, media, business support, art and entertainment, governance, sport, etc.

v. CSR also involves strategically assessing societal challenges and developing appropriate structured programmes to cater for them.

B. BIBLICAL PERSPECTIVES OF CSR
CSR is a core part of the ministry of the church. It is not a 21st-century concept; it has its origin in the Bible. For instance:
i. God instructed the harvesters at farms and those who glean to leave some harvest for the poor. (Lev.19:9-10).

ii. God orders reapers and gleaners to remember the poor and the strangers in their harvest. (Lev.23:22).

iii. The Lord Jesus Christ demonstrated Christian Social Responsibility by providing surplus food for about five thousand (5,000) men without women and children .(Matt.14:15-21).

iv. The Apostles (Early Church) used their wealth to take care of those in need. (Acts 2:44-45).

v. The Church can follow the pattern of the Apostles, the Lord Jesus and the farmers/harvesters to provide for the needs of the poor and the strangers.

CLASS ACTIVITY 1: What are the differences between Corporate Social Responsibility and Christian Social Responsibility?

LESSON OUTLINE 2: BENEFITS OF CHRISTIAN SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
i. It enables people to actually see and know the meaning of the love of God. (1Jn. 3:16-18)

ii. It meets the needs of the less privileged in society. (Ps.28:7).

iii. It promotes evangelism and entrenches the church of God in the hearts and minds of the people we come across. (Matt.5:16).

iv. It embraces responsibility for suitable actions and encourages a positive impact on the environment. (Mark 12:33).

v. It complements the government’s efforts in providing and sustaining the standard of living for people in their immediate community.
(Jam.2:14-16).

vi. It enables the church to build a good relationship with the community. (Gal.6:10).

vii. It helps believers to represent Jesus physically in their communities. (Prov.13:17; 2 Cor.5:20).

CLASS ACTIVITY 2: What are the disadvantages of not engaging in Christian Social Responsibility on regular basis?

SUMMARY: CSR is rooted in the word of God and has great benefits to the world at large.

CONCLUSION: Christian Social Responsibility is not to seek commendations from men but to show the love of Christ and be a blessing to our communities.

EVALUATION:
i. Explain the term Christian Social Responsibility (CSR)?
ii.What are its benefits?

CLOSING PRAYER: Lord, help us to cater for the poor in our society.

ASSIGNMENT: Clearly state five (5) areas your church can engage in Christian Social Responsibility to meet the needs of the people in your immediate community (No mark).

Hello Beloved, we are delighted that you are joining us again today. We always look forward to your participation. Please declare these declarations with faith and trust that God will bring them to fruition. Amen!

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!

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Today’s Devotional: Open Heavens 31 March 2023

Powerful Declarations: Powerful Declarations For today 31 March 2023

Today’s Powerful Confession: I confess today that I am the light of the world. I give light and direction to people through my decisions and actions. I am led by the Spirit of God because I am a child of God. I do not lead people astray or make them stumble instead, I inspire them unto good works and righteousness in the mighty name of Jesus Christ. Amen. Hallelujah!

PRAYER POINTS

Everlasting King of Glory, I worship Your Name for You are Good and Kind. Thank You for being my God and thank You for keeping me and my loved ones.

Oh Lord, I come before Your throne of grace asking for mercy today. Please show me mercy and forgive all my sin in Jesus name.

Oh Lord, help me not to go back to the unpleasant and sinful lifestyle of the past in the name of Jesus.

Lord, may I always make You proud in my words, actions, and lifestyle in the name of Jesus.

Father, may I never be the reason someone mocks the Gospel of salvation or stumbles in their walk with You in the name of Jesus.

Lord, I surrender my life to You. Guide my steps and my actions. Help me not to lead anyone astray in Jesus name.

Father, grant me the grace and discipline to overcome every temptation that comes my way in Jesus name.

Father, help me not be weary in well doing: for in due season I shall reap, if I faint not in Jesus name.

Father, please bless my going out and coming in today in the name of Jesus.

Lord, as this year comes to an end, bring an end to every affliction and evil plaguing me and my loved ones in the name of Jesus.

Oh Lord, I bring this issue before You (mention). Grant me wisdom on how to handle it and grant me victory over it in Jesus name.

Thank You Lord because You always hear us when we call.

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, bless his entire household, and fulfill all Your promises for their liberation and ministry, Lord of peace, may You grant him and his family peace at all times and in every way (2 Thess. 3:16). May You equip him with everything good for doing Your will, and may You work in him what is pleasing to You, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. I ask You to deliver him from people who have wrong motives, I also pray that he will have joy in his ministry; and that he will always feel strong and refreshed in his spirit, soul, and body. in Jesus’ name.

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

Thank You, Lord,  for everyone working on this platform (RCCGONLINE.ORG). Please Lord, perfect everything that concerns them and makes them great, in this new year, expand and move the platform forward for Your Kingdom. Grant the workers wisdom and inspiration on how to expand in Jesus’ name. Jesus name.

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 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.

Hello Beloved, we are delighted that you are joining us again today. We always look forward to your participation. Please declare these declarations with faith and trust that God will bring them to fruition. Amen!

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!

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

Join Today’s Devotion: Open Heavens 31 March 2023

Today’s Prayer Points: Prayer Points For Open Heavens 31 March 2023

Today’s Powerful Confession: I confess today that I am the light of the world. I give light and direction to people through my decisions and actions. I am led by the Spirit of God because I am a child of God. I do not lead people astray or make them stumble instead, I inspire them unto good works and righteousness in the mighty name of Jesus Christ. Amen. Hallelujah!

DAILY DECLARATION

I decree and declare that I live a godly and worthy life. The name of the Lord will not be brought down because of me in Jesus name.

I decree and declare that through my words and lifestyle, all men come to the knowledge of the truth that is Christ Jesus in the name of Jesus.

I decree and declare that I walk worthy of the faith and confession that I make. I am a Christian not just by name but indeed in Jesus name.

I decree and declare that I am empowered to overcome every temptation in Jesus name.

I decree and declare that I keep doing good, resting in the fact that God who sees in private will reward me openly in Jesus name.

I decree and declare that devil will not devour my family. Instead, we have overcome him and trample upon him in Jesus name.

I decree and declare that I am not sleeping or slumbering. I am awake and vigilant in Jesus name.

I decree and declare that I believe in Jesus, therefore out of my belly shall flow rivers of living water in the name of Jesus.

I decree and declare that I have the Holy Spirit and I function according to His leading in the name of Jesus.

I decree and declare that I am sensitive and discerning to the move of the Holy Spirit. I do not miss any Kairos moments in Jesus name.

Thank You Father for your son Pastor E. A Adeboye, and how You keep using him worldwide. Lord may Your grace be multiplied to him and may You cause an increase to every seed You have planted through him. Lord of peace, may You grant him and his family peace at all times and in every way (2 Thess. 3:16). May You equip him with everything good for doing Your will, and may You work in him what is pleasing to You, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. I ask You to deliver him from people who have wrong motives. I also pray that he will have joy in his ministry; and that he will always feel strong and refreshed in his spirit, soul, and body. I decree and declare may the wisdom and inspiration of the Almighty upon him never cease and the grace of God will continually dwell with him and his entire household, may they continue to enjoy Your faithfulness in the mighty name of Jesus.

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

Holy Spirit thank You for the intercessory team, thank You for Your power and presence in their midst, please continue to inspire the intercessory team for more prophetic declarations. Help them to continue to communicate Your heart even through these declarations, please continue to inspire them for more prophetic declarations in Jesus’ name.

Thank You, Lord, for everyone working on this platform (RCCGONLINE.ORG). Please Lord, perfect everything that concerns them, make them great, in this new year, expand, and move the platform forward for Your Kingdom. Grant the workers wisdom and inspiration on how to expand in Jesus’ name. Jesus name.

Thank You Holy Spirit for all the testimonies and miracles coming through these prayers. 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!

LESSON THIRTY-ONE (31)
TOPIC: CHRISTIAN SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

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 will sing Thy song,
We long for Sunday School.

3. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
Christ was Thy first teacher,
The Holy Spirit, great teacher,
Does manifest in thee.

4. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
This testimony is sure,
That God, the Father Almighty,
Poured His blessing on Thee

5. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
Though the sun be so bright,
Or if the clouds be black with rain,
I’ll be in Sunday School.

6. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day
I rejoice to see Thee,
Will thou pass over me today?
Without my being blest?

MEMORY VERSE: “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

BIBLE PASSAGE: Leviticus 19:9-10

[9]And when ye reap the harvest of your land, thou shalt not wholly reap the corners of thy field, neither shalt thou gather the gleanings of thy harvest.

[10]And thou shalt not glean thy vineyard, neither shalt thou gather every grape of thy vineyard; thou shalt leave them for the poor and stranger: I am the LORD your God.

LESSON INTRODUCTION: The God-man relationship is characterized by His holiness, justice, love and mercy among others. Our relationships with one another and society have to be patterned according to the character of God (Matt.22:36-39).

Therefore, it is our responsibility as God’s people to care for those around us (1John 3:10). The attempt of the church to show love and alleviate the sufferings of the people in her immediate environment/community is termed Christian Social Responsibility.

OUTLINES
1. MEANING AND BIBLICAL PERSPECTIVE
2. BENEFITS OF CHRISTIAN SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

1. MEANING AND BIBLICAL PERSPECTIVE
Christian Social Responsibility (CSR) is a faith-based obligation to meet societal needs through the demonstration of love that positively impacts communities and individuals. CSR has its roots in Christianity and the Church is meant to be an example for the world to follow. (Matt.5:16)

It is an initiative for community relations and to partner with the government in achieving the Global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). CSR could be in the areas of provision of basic social amenities, healthcare delivery/facilities, education, media, business support, art/entertainment, governance, sports, etc.
It involves strategically assessing societal challenges and developing appropriate structured programmes to cater for them.

CSR is a core part of the ministry of the Church. It is not a 21st-century concept; it has its origin in the Bible. For instance, Leviticus 19:9-10; 23:22 instruct us to always make provisions for the needy out of our income. In Matthew 14:15-21, Jesus demonstrated the need for CSR when He fed five thousand men (besides women and children). Also, the early Christians distributed their wealth to take care of those in need (Acts 2:44-45).

2. BENEFITS OF CHRISTIAN SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
The benefits of Christian Social Responsibility to the Church and the world are numerous:
1. It enables people to actually see and know the meaning of God’s love (1Jn. 3:16-18).

2. It meets the needs of the less privileged in society.

3. It promotes evangelism and entrenches the Church of God in the hearts and minds of the people we come across (Matt.5:16)

4. It embraces responsibility for sustainable actions and encourages a positive impact on the environment (Mk.12:33)

5. It compliments government’s efforts in improving and sustaining the standard of living of people in their immediate community
(Jam. 2:14-16)

6. It will enable the church to build a good relationship with the community (Gal.6:10)

7. It helps believers to represent Jesus physically in their communities (Prov.13:17; 2 Cor.5:20)

CONCLUSION: Christian Social Responsibility is not to seek commendation from men but to show the love of Christ and be a blessing to our community.

QUESTIONS: 1. How can believers impact their immediate environment?
2. Mention four (4) benefits of CSR to the church and the world at large.

FURTHER READINGS: MON: Matt.6:1-4, TUE
: Deut.24:19, WED: 1Jn.4:8, THUR: 1Cor::25,
FRI: Mk.16:17, SAT :1Cor.14:25, SUN: Jn.15:8

ASSIGNMENT: Clearly state five (5) areas your church can engage in Christian Social Responsibility to meet the needs of the people in your immediate community (No mark)

OPEN HEAVEN 2 APRIL 2023 MEMORIZE: Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints. Ephesians 6:18

OPEN HEAVEN 2 APRIL 2023 BIBLE READING EPHESIANS 6:10-18

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;

OPEN HEAVEN 2 APRIL 2023 MESSAGE

Human beings are faced with all kinds of wars from their conception all through to the day they leave this earth. Genesis 38:27 says that when a woman is in labour, she is travailing. After she puts to bed, the child begins to confront all kinds of enemies —known and unknown.

In Matthew 10:36, Jesus Christ Himself said a man’s foes will be they of his own household. If the Lord showed you all the relatives and family friends who wanted you to die in infancy, it would surprise you, but thank God you survived.

When we talk about household enemies, it could be your father or even your mother. If you don’t believe that parents can be their child’s enemies, read Genesis 27, where you will see how a mother plotted against her own son and denied him of his blessings.

I have always wondered about when God told Abraham to sacrifice Isaac to Him and Isaac asked where the lamb for the sacrifice was. Instead of his father telling him the truth, he said instead, “God will provide”. Isaac must have looked around, shocked as his father was tying him up, thinking, “So I am the ram?”

What about the in-laws? Read (1 Samuel 18:29) and you will see a man — King Saul, being described as the enemy of his son-in-law — David. That is not to talk about witches and wizards, principalities and powers, et cetera (Ephesians 6:12). In this warfare, there are two different hosts fighting for the souls of men.

You can either decide to take sides with the heavenly host or the demonic hosts – you cannot be neutral. What determines the side you pick are your actions and inactions. If you pick the side of God, then you will stay away from sin and cling to Jesus Christ daily (Luke 9:23); you will pray, study your bible, witness and do all that He requires of you daily.

Those who pick the devil’s side live according to the dictates of their flesh and commit sin. For those who stay away from sin, they will end up victorious and make it to heaven at the end (Revelation 3:5), while those who commit sin will end up in the lake of fire with the devil and his demons (Matthew 25:41). The choice is in your actions.

OPEN HEAVEN 2 APRIL 2023 REFLECTION

Check your life and be sincere with yourself: are you on the side of Jesus Christ or on that of the devil?

OPEN HEAVEN 2 APRIL 2023 HYMN

I AM THINE O LORD

1. I am Thine, O 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.

CHORUS
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.

OPEN HEAVEN 2 APRIL 2023 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: 2 SAMUEL 4-7

AUTHORS: PASTOR E.A ADEBOYE
PASTOR MRS FOLU ADEBOYE

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 31 MARCH 2023 MEMORIZE: For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, 2 Timothy 3:2

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 31 MARCH 2023 BIBLE READING MARK 12:28-31

[28]And one of the scribes came, and having heard them reasoning together, and perceiving that he had answered them well, asked him, Which is the first commandment of all?

[29]And Jesus answered him, The first of all the commandments is, Hear, O Israel; The Lord our God is one Lord:

[30]And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this is the first commandment.

[31]And the second is like, namely this, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. There is none other commandment greater than these.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 31 MARCH 2023 MESSAGE

Selfishness is a sign of not being broken. It is the hallmark of sins that will be committed during the last days, os recorded in the memory verse. Selfishness is all about falling in love with oneself to the point where everyone and everything is second place. The desires of selfish people revolve around the mundane things of the world. They can never be heavenly-minded.

The height of selfishness is when you love yourself to the point of idolizing yourself. This is idolatry. It is selfishness that would make you think that you are at a loss if you give your tithe, even after God has commanded it.

God says you should love Him with all you have, but selfishness says, No, how can I love you when I have not loved myself enough?’ Lovers of self always run into a problem with God. My beloved child, know that to obey divine commands and instructions, you will be required to displease yourself.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 31 MARCH 2023 KEY POINT

Let your love for God control all your actions.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 31 MARCH 2023 HYMN

HYMN 21 – I WANT TO BE LIKE JESUS

1. I want to be like Jesus,
So lowly and so meek;
For no one mark’d an angry word,
That ever heard Him speak,

2. I want to be like Jesus,
So frequently in prayer;
Alone upon the mountain top,
He met his Father there.

3. I want to be like Jesus,
I never, never find
That He, though persecuted was
To anyone unkind.

4. I want to be like Jesus,
Engaged in doing good;
So that of me it may be said
“He hath done what he could.”

5. I want to be like Jesus,
Who sweetly said to all,
“Let little children come to Me;”
I would obey the call.

6. But oh I’m not like Jesus,
As anyone may see;
O gentle Saviour, send Thy grace,
And make me like to Thee

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 31 MARCH 2023 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: 1 SAMUEL 28-31

AUTHORS: PASTOR E.A ADEBOYE
PASTOR MRS FOLU ADEBOYE

OPEN HEAVEN 1 APRIL 2023 MEMORIZE: The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: Iam come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly. John 10:10

OPEN HEAVEN 1 APRIL 2023 BIBLE READING JOHN 10:10-16

10 The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.

11 I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep.

12 But he that is an hireling, and not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and leaveth the sheep, and fleeth: and the wolf catcheth them, and scattereth the sheep.

13 The hireling fleeth, because he is an hireling, and careth not for the sheep.

14 I am the good shepherd, and know my sheep, and am known of mine.

15 As the Father knoweth me, even so know I the Father: and I lay down my life for the sheep.

16 And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold: them also I must bring, and they shall hear my voice; and there shall be one fold, and one shepherd.

OPEN HEAVEN 1 APRIL 2023 MESSAGE

My Father-in-the-lord – Pa Josiah Akindayomi used to say that your father can only take care of you with what he has. If your father is Jesus Christ, then since He owns the cattle on a thousand hills (Psalm 50:10), has healings in His wings (Malachi 4:2) and all good things come from Him (James 1:17), then He will take care of you with all these. However, if your father is the devil, since he is a thief, liar and killer John 10:10), then he will harm you with all he has. Which of them do you want as your father?

I realized a long time ago that the devil had nothing good to offer me. I remembered about 50 years ago when I was growing very fast. 1 became a lecturer at the University of Lagos, bought a car and had built a house before I was thirty years old. Due to this fast growth, my people took me to a witch doctor they considered to be very powerful and asked him to give me charms for protection against enemies who may have been jealous of me.

The witch doctor asked me to come with a live goat which I must lead through the streets of Oshogbo. Since I thought it was for my good, I parked my car and went through the stress of walking a goat through the streets of Oshogbo to the witch doctor’s house. He gave me three amulets in exchange for the goat – one to be tied to the steering wheel of my car to prevent collision with any car in front of me, the second to be kept in the boot of my car to prevent being hit from behind and the third to be tied to the driver’s seat so that if I was involved in an accident I would just disappear. I returned to Lagos thinking that I was super-charged, but in two weeks, I had three accidents! I realized there was no protection in the amulets and threw them into the lagoon. Thank God that since I surrendered my life to

Jesus Christ, He has become my Father and the fear of the unknown has been banished from my life. Even if I have enemies, my Lord sets a table for me in their presence (Psalm 23:5).

The devil is a liar and has nothing good to offer you. If the devil gives you anything, he will take something far from valuable from you. Don’t fall for his deception. Only God can give good and perfect gifts.

OPEN HEAVEN 1 APRIL 2023 KEY POINT

Only God can give good and perfect gifts.

OPEN HEAVEN 1 APRIL 2023 HYMN

I AM SO GLAD THAT OUR FATHER IN HEAVEN

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

REFRAIN:
I am so glad that Jesus loves me,
Jesus loves me, Jesus loves me,
I am so glad that Jesus loves me,
Jesus loves even me.

2. Jesus loves me and I know I love Him;
Love brought Him down my lost soul to redeem;
Yes, it was love made Him die on the tree:
Oh, I am certain that Jesus love me.

3. In this assurance I find sweetest rest,
Trusting in Jesus I know I am blessed;
Satan, dismayed from my soul doth now flee,
When I just tell him that Jesus loves me.

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

5. If one should ask of me, how can I tell?
Glory to Jesus, I know very well!
God’s Holy Spirit with mine doth agree,
Constantly witnessing Jesus loves me.

OPEN HEAVEN 1 APRIL 2023 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: 2 SAMUEL 1-3

AUTHORS: PASTOR E.A ADEBOYE
PASTOR MRS FOLU ADEBOYE

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 30 MARCH 2023 MEMORIZE: And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. Matthew 6:12

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 30 MARCH 2023 BIBLE READING MARK 11:25-26

[25]And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have ought against any: that your Father also which is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.

[26]But if ye do not forgive, neither will your Father which is in heaven forgive your trespasses.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 30 MARCH 2023 MESSAGE

Unforgiveness is the refusal to forgive an offender. Some people think that by refusing to forgive, they are punishing their offender, whereas, they are actually punishing themselves. God has commanded us in Romans 12:18 to live at peace with everyone, and whoever refuses to keep His law is a rebel.

Note that rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, as written in 1 Samuel 15:23. As a child of God, people will surely offend you, but as often as they do, be ready to forgive them. The Lord says in Matthew 18:21-22 that even when someone offends you four hundred and ninety times, you must keep on forgiving them.

If you keep praising God, anytime the devil hits you, he will leave you; the same goes for forgiving someone who offends you. He will not stay long. My child, unforgiveness will hinder your prayers to God. He will not also erase your sins until you forgive those who offend you, according to the memory verse.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 30 MARCH 2023 ACTION POINT

Release everyone you have imprisoned inside your heart and forgive them of all their wrongs.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 30 MARCH 2023 HYMN

HYMN 7 – JUST AS I AM, WITHOUT ONE PLEA

1. Just as I am, without one plea,
But that Thy blood was shed for me
And that Thou bidst me come to Thee,
Oh Lamb of God I come, I come.

2. Just as I am, and waiting not
To rid my soul of one dark blot
To Thee, whose blood can cleanse each spot
Oh Lamb of God I come, I come.

3. Just as I am though tossed about,
With many a conflict, many a doubt,
Fighting’s and fears within, without,
Oh Lamb of God I come, I come.

4. Just as I am poor, wretched, blind,
Sight, riches, healing of the mind
Yea, all I need, in Thee to find
Oh Lamb of God I come, I come.

5. Just as I am, Thou wilt receive,
Wilt welcome, pardon, cleanse, relieve,
Because Thy promise I believe
Oh Lamb of God I come, I come.

6. Just as I am Thy love unknown
Has broken every barrier down;
Now to be Thine, yea Thine alone,
Oh Lamb of God I come, I come.

7. Just as I am, of that free love
The breadth, length, depth and
height to prove,
Here for a season, then above,
Oh Lamb of God I come, I come.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 30 MARCH 2023 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: 1 SAMUEL 25-27

AUTHORS: PASTOR E.A ADEBOYE
PASTOR MRS FOLU ADEBOYE

Hello Beloved, we are delighted that you are joining us again today. We always look forward to your participation. Please declare these declarations with faith and trust that God will bring them to fruition. Amen!

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!

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Today’s Devotional: Open Heavens 30 March 2023

Powerful Declarations: Powerful Declarations For today 30 March 2023

Today’s Powerful Confession: I confess today that I begin to prosper, and continue prospering until I become very prosperous in Jesus’ name, Amen. Hallelujah!

PRAYER POINTS

Father in the name of Jesus, thank You for the opportunity to see another new day. Thank You, Lord, for the precious gift of life that You have given unto us.

My most precious father I give You all the praise I give You all the glory and honour for this new day which we have given Unto Me.

Oh Lord forgive me for every sin I have committed. Wash me clean and help me to live a holy life in the name of Jesus.

Lord I commit everything I’ll do today into Your able hands, take charge; take control of everything that will do today in the name of Jesus.

Lord, help me to never feel satisfied with my former glory; may I always seek to break my previous records and set higher ones in Jesus name.

Father, when You make me a champion, help me to work harder to retain the position at the top. May I not regress in Jesus name.

Lord, help me never to stop working hard, praying fervently and being diligent. May I stay diligent and dedicated in Jesus name.

Lord, You have called me the head and not the tail. May I never go backwards in Jesus name.

Help me Lord go keep pressing forward toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.

Lord as I go about my daily activities for today, order my steps in the name of Jesus.

Father, I bring every project I have commenced before You. By Your mercy, help me complete it in Jesus name.

Oh Lord, I ask that You be my shield and my security. No human security or government can preserve us from evil. Father keep us from tragedy in the name of Jesus.

Father, by Your mercy, fortify the birders of my household and my body from intruders in the name of Jesus

Father, by Your mercy, let everything I do prosper in Jesus mighty name.

Father, please have mercy on me. Help me overcome all my problems, in Jesus name.

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, bless his entire household, and fulfill all Your promises for their liberation and ministry, Lord of peace, may You grant him and his family peace at all times and in every way (2 Thess. 3:16). May You equip him with everything good for doing Your will, and may You work in him what is pleasing to You, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. I ask You to deliver him from people who have wrong motives, I also pray that he will have joy in his ministry; and that he will always feel strong and refreshed in his spirit, soul, and body. in Jesus’ name.

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

Thank You, Lord,  for everyone working on this platform (RCCGONLINE.ORG). Please Lord, perfect everything that concerns them and makes them great, in this new year, expand and move the platform forward for Your Kingdom. Grant the workers wisdom and inspiration on how to expand in Jesus’ name. Jesus name.

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 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.

Hello Beloved, we are delighted that you are joining us again today. We always look forward to your participation. Please declare these declarations with faith and trust that God will bring them to fruition. Amen!

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.

Join Today’s Devotion: Open Heavens 30 March 2023

Today’s Prayer Points: Prayer Points For Open Heavens 30 March 2023

Today’s Powerful Confession: I confess today that I begin to prosper, and continue prospering until I become very prosperous in Jesus’ name, Amen. Hallelujah!

DAILY DECLARATION

I decree and declare that I am a person of gratitude and great joy. My life of gratitude is constant and my joy draws men to God in Jesus name.

I decree and declare that songs of thankfulness and rejoicing never departs from my house in the name of Jesus.

I decree and declare that I experience healing and total wholeness in every area of my life in Jesus name.

I decree andadeclare that though my beginning was small, I am increasing and my end will be grateful in Jesus name.

I decree and declare that I will be in the company of champions, record setters and great people. I keep rising until I am at the top of my profession, career and industry in Jesus name.

I decree and declare my present performance and state are not my limits. I grow and become better in Jesus name.

I decree the life I live is a life of Christ therefore no lies from the pit of hell can rule over me, in Jesus’ name.

I decree and declare that I am a merciful person. I show mercy to everyone around me and I obtain mercy in return in Jesus name.

I decree that everything beyond my power, hindering my dreams from being fulfllled is destroyed today, in Jesus name.

I decree and declare that I wake up today. Spiritually, physic, financially, career wise, in wisdom, and in every other area in the name of Jesus.

I decree and declare that my life experiences a turnaround for good. I stop moving in circles and I find new strategies that make for my advancement in Jesus name.

I decree and declare that by the mercy of the Lord, I triumph over all challenges in my life.

I decree and declare that my life and property is preserved by the mercies of the lord in Jesus name.

I decree and declare that my family is kept from evil by the mercy of the Lord in Jesus name.

Thank You Father for your son Pastor E. A Adeboye, and how You keep using him worldwide. Lord may Your grace be multiplied to him and may You cause an increase to every seed You have planted through him. Lord of peace, may You grant him and his family peace at all times and in every way (2 Thess. 3:16). May You equip him with everything good for doing Your will, and may You work in him what is pleasing to You, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. I ask You to deliver him from people who have wrong motives. I also pray that he will have joy in his ministry; and that he will always feel strong and refreshed in his spirit, soul, and body. I decree and declare may the wisdom and inspiration of the Almighty upon him never cease and the grace of God will continually dwell with him and his entire household, may they continue to enjoy Your faithfulness in the mighty name of Jesus.

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

Holy Spirit thank You for the intercessory team, thank You for Your power and presence in their midst, please continue to inspire the intercessory team for more prophetic declarations. Help them to continue to communicate Your heart even through these declarations, please continue to inspire them for more prophetic declarations in Jesus’ name.

Thank You, Lord, for everyone working on this platform (RCCGONLINE.ORG). Please Lord, perfect everything that concerns them, make them great, in this new year, expand, and move the platform forward for Your Kingdom. Grant the workers wisdom and inspiration on how to expand in Jesus’ name. Jesus name.

Thank You Holy Spirit for all the testimonies and miracles coming through these prayers. 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!