THEME: GIFTS MUST BE PROFITABLE

MEMORISE: But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal.1 Corinthians 12:7

Read: 1 Corinthians 12:7-10
7. But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal.
8. For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom; to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit;
9. To another faith by the same Spirit; to another the gifts of healing by the same Spirit;
10. To another the working of miracles; to another prophecy; to another discerning of spirits; to another divers kinds of tongues; to another the interpretation of tongues:

MESSAGE:

One Bible character whose gift made profitable benefits to God’s kingdom is Joseph. He used his gift as a dreamer to increase and deliver the people from famine. Our memory verse tells us that Hod is profit oriented like a business man. Prayer Points For open heavens 22 june 2019

God gave you your gift for a purpose. You definitely don’t have that gift just for fun, but to obtain profit with it. God wants His kingdom increased by the use of this gift.

This is why you should never use your God given gifts outside gospel purposes.
Asides the gift listed in our Bible reading, you may also be gifted in sports, music, dance, fine arts and the likes.

These are gifts given to you to populate the kingdom of God. If you have these gifts and you are not using them for God, then you are ungrateful. Don’t use your singing gift for the devil because he did not give you the gift, rather sing gospel songs that will draw others closer to God.

Dance to only Christian songs rather than worldly songs. Look for ways to use your gift for God’s profit, as He profits from your gift, He will also bring great benefits to you.

ACTION POINT:
If you don’t know your gift yet, spend today asking God to show it to you and He will.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:
Esther 4-6, Acts 5:17-42

Hymn 2
1. When we walk with the Lord in the light of His Word,
What a glory He sheds on our way!
While we do His good will,
He abides with us still,
And with all who will trust and obey.

Refrain:
Trust and obey, for theres no other way
To be happy in Jesus, but to trust and obey.

2. Not a shadow can rise, not a cloud in the skies,
But His smile quickly drives it away;
Not a doubt or a fear, not a sigh or a tear,
Can abide while we trust and obey.

3. Not a burden we bear, not a sorrow we share,
But our toil He doth richly repay;
Not a grief or a loss, not a frown or a cross,
But is blessed if we trust and obey.

4. But we never can prove the delights of His love
Until all on the altar we lay;
For the favor He shows, for the joy He bestows,
Are for them who will trust and obey.

5. Then in fellowship sweet we will sit at His feet,
Or we’ll walk by His side in the way;
What He says we will do, where He sends we will go;
Never fear, only trust and obey.

AUTHORS: Pastor E.A. Adeboye
Pastor (Mrs.) Folu Adeboye.

This Saturday Morning The Presence of God will go with You and your household in Jesus Name!

May His daily favour locate You in Jesus Name!

Let all things begin to work for your good in Jesus Name!

May Your glory never be put to shame again in Jesus Name

May You not activate the wrath of God over your life in Jesus Name!

I decree into the life of someone, you are coming out of that trial Triumphantly in Jesus Name. Read – Prayer Points on Open Heavens 22 June 2019

Though they meant it for evil, but your God is turning it around for your good in Jesus Name!

Strange Help is coming for someone this season! Halleluyah

Father, we desire more weddings on this ministry, let there be more open doors for Marital settlement in Jesus Name

Father, for everyone who has over due for promotion- let their songs be DESPITE ALL THIS, I RECEIVED MY PROMOTION LETTER!

God is giving someone new songs of Victory right now in Jesus Name!

Forever Your songs shall be HALLELUYAH – because the Victory is yours in Jesus Name! Read – Open Heavens 22 June 2019

I declare that death seat that has been prepared for you to be empty permanently in Jesus Name

I will not have cause to mourn over anyone of You in Jesus Name!

At the end we shall not be cast away in Jesus Name!

Any forces that wants to stand against this morning declarations wrath of God locate their camps in Jesus Name!

And All shall be well with You in Jesus name!

Go ahead and Celebrate God for this morning Declarations.

What A FAITHFUL FATHER!

We return all Glory to you Alone.

Hallelujah!

#Amen
#Shalom

1.Thank You, Father, for the salvation of my soul, for the honour and privilege of being called your child.

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

3.Father, please, uproot from my life, anything that is hindering me from having an encounter with You, in Jesus’ name.

4.Father, let every opportunity that You bring my way, to share Your word, never pass me by, in Jesus’ name.

5.Father, I need an encounter with you in the area of my finance, come and deliver me from the grip of lack, in Jesus’ name. Read – Open Heavens 22 June 2019

6.Father, arise and frustrate every enemy of the gospel in my life, in my nation, and in all the countries of the world, in Jesus’ name.

7.Your deliverance shall be permanent, and you shall become a channel of salvation and deliverance to others in Jesus’ Name.

8.Father, whatsoever has taken me, my family, my business, my career, my projects and spiritual life captive shall release me now and forever more, in Jesus’ name.

9. I pray that you will encounter the supernatural power of God, which will destroy every work of the devil against you, and you will become a problem solver to your generation, to the glory of God, in Jesus’ Name. Read – Daily Declarations For 22 June 2019

10.Father, bless your son, Pastor E.A. Adeboye; please,
do not allow the gates of hell to prevail over his life, family and ministry, in Jesus’ name.

11.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.

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).

THEME: ABSTAIN FROM SIN

MEMORISE: Abstain from all appearance of evil.1 Thessalonians 5:22

Read: Psalms 107:17-20
17. Fools because of their transgression, and because of their iniquities, are afflicted.
18. Their soul abhorreth all manner of meat; and they draw near unto the gates of death.
19. Then they cry unto the LORD in their trouble, and he saveth them out of their distresses.
20. He sent his word, and healed them, and delivered them from their destructions.

MESSAGE:

Deuteronomy 28:15-68, reveals to us a wide range of problems that sin can cause. Sin always has consequences. The only way you can truly be free from the consequences of sin is by fleeing from it totally, not by sinning once in a while. Prayer Points for Open Heavens 21 June 2019

Joseph did not deceive himself like many people do by hanging around things that draw them back to their bad habits. Instead of that, Joseph ran from Mrs Potiphar, landed in prison and came out victorious later.

If you are being pushed by friend to do what you don’t want to do, don’t just refuse to do their bidding, separate yourself from them totally. If they call you names for this, don’t feel bad, you time of glory is just around the corner. Open Heavens 22nd June 2019

When you yield to sin, the result you get is often backwardness, stagnation, sickness and other devilish things. Be disciplined and stay clear of sin completely. If getting on social media causes you to sun, delete the apps from your phone. If hanging out with some friends causes you to sin, unfriendly them immediately and look for new godly friends.

KEY POINT:
Every sinner’s father is the devil and it is what your father has that he will give you; the devil only has evil things.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:
Esther 1-3, Acts 5:1-16

Hymn 16
1. Christian, seek not yet repose
Hear thy gracious Savior say;
Thou art in the midst of foes:
Watch and pray.

2. Principalities and power
Mustering their unseen array
Wait for the unguarded hours:
Watch and pray

3. Gird the heavenly armor on,
Wear it ever night and day;
Ambushed lies the evil one:
Watch and pray.

4. Hear the victors who o’ercame,
Still they mark each warrior’s way;
All with one sweet voice exclaim,
Watch and pray.

5. Hear, above all, hear thy Lord,
Him thou loves to obey;
Hide within thy heart His word:
Watch and pray.

6. Watch, as if on that alone
Hung the issue of the day;
Pray, that help may be sent down:
Watch and pray.

AUTHORS: Pastor E.A. Adeboye
Pastor (Mrs.) Folu Adeboye.

Share these prayer points with someone new by simply copying the link up there and sending them via SMS or social media. Your action today might bring someone to Jesus tomorrow and a reward for you forever!

1.Thank You, Father, for the salvation of my soul from eternal destruction, through the blood of Jesus that was shed at Calvary.

2.Thank you, Jesus for fighting all my battles, and for making me an overcomer.

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

4. Father, have mercy on my family. I ask for your Mercy this morning over every single member of my family, in Jesus’ name. Also Read – Open Heavens 21 June 2019

5.Satan, I overcome you in my life, family and ministry, by the blood of Jesus that was shed at Calvary and by the word of my testimony, in Jesus’ name.

6.Father, fill me to the brim with Your Holy Spirit, knowledge, wisdom, power, self-control and financial stability that I will be able to preach the Gospel as a living example, in Jesus’ name.

7.Father, as from today, let all things, both positive and negative, work together for my good, to the shame and total defeat of my enemies. Bless me, so I can be strong enough to bless others, in Jesus’ name.

8.Father, equip resilient missionaries all around the world with all the necessities needed to propagate your Gospel, in Jesus’ Name. Also Read – Daily Declarations For 21 June 2019

9.Father, turn every hopeless situation in my life around, for good, and give me a resounding victory over all my adversaries, in Jesus’ name.

10.Father, bless your son, Pastor E.A. Adeboye and his entire household, in Jesus’ name.

11.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.

12.Your Personal petitions.
( Philippians 4:6). Open Heavens 22 June 2019

13.In Jesus’ name I pray.
(John 14:13-14; 15:16)

14.Thank you Father for answered prayers.
(1 Thessalonians 5:18).

God bless you! See you here tomorrow…

This Friday Morning The Presence of God will go with You and your household in Jesus Name!

May His daily favour speak for you today in Jesus Name!

Go into the weekend with good health, in Jesus’ Name.

Let all that look like dead situations around your family, marital relationship, academics, career and business begin to receive life in abundance right now in Jesus Name!

I declare the dryness of your life to encounter divine river now in Jesus Name

Go and receive that uncommon Testimonies in this season in Jesus Name

I nullify every approval of destiny destroyer over your life today in Jesus Name. Read – Prayer Points On Open Heavens 21 June 2019

Over that case, that panel will favour You like never before in Jesus Name

God is saying to someone this , He has remembered your sacrifice into His Kingdom. Halleluyah

Over that health challenge, I overturn them today to perfected health status in Jesus Name

God is changing someone’s location before this week end. Halleluyah!!!

I Pray for You All, May Your life experience all round Fruitfulness this season in Jesus Name

Marital Delay is lifted today, in Jesus Name

God is saying to someone, He is aware of that rejection. You are coming back with complete testimonies in Jesus Name!

Over all children on this Ministry, we shall not mourn anyone of them, in Jesus Name!

Father, bless us all abundantly, so as to be a blessing at this year orphanage home visitation in Africa, in Jesus Name. Read – Open Heavens 22 June 2019

Henceforth You shall be called blessed in Jesus Name!

I declare that death seat that has been prepared for you to be empty permanently in Jesus Name

You will not have cause to mourn over anyone of your family members, friends and neighbors, in Jesus Name!

At the end we shall not be cast away in Jesus Name!

Remember to Pray for this platform to reach many souls through the Internet. Be part of this by sharing the link to someone. Receive grace to develop interest in Internet Evangelism, in Jesus Name.

Any forces that wants to stand against this morning declarations wrath of God locate their camps in Jesus Name!

And All shall be well with You in Jesus name!

Go ahead and Celebrate God for this morning Declarations.

What A FAITHFUL FATHER!

We return all Glory to you Alone.

Hallelujah!

See you here tomorrow!!! The devil will not steal you away from this platform. Laziness and other unforeseen circumstances that’ll hinder you from accessing this platform for your daily spiritual growth is cancelled by the BLOOD OF OUR LORD JESUS!

#Amen
#Shalom

THEME: COMMITMENT

MEMORISE: For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.Philippians 1:21

Read: 2 Samuel 23:15-17
15. And David longed, and said, Oh that one would give me drink of the water of the well of Bethlehem, which is by the gate!
16. And the three mighty men brake through the host of the Philistines, and drew water out of the well of Bethlehem, that was by the gate, and took it, and brought it to David: nevertheless he would not drink thereof, but poured it out unto the LORD.
17. And he said, Be it far from me, O LORD, that I should do this: is not this the blood of the men that went in jeopardy of their lives? therefore he would not drink it. These things did these three mighty men.

MESSAGE:

When you are interested in something, you do it when it is convenient, but when you are committed to something, even when it is not convenient, you will never back down.

God is looking for committed teenagers. Teenagers who are committed to work, serve and worship Him even when it is not convenient.

Teenagers who are not afraid of doing the will of God, even when everyone is insulting them for doing God’s will. Are you one of them? How well are you committed to the things of God? Open Heavens 21 June 2019

To be committed to God, there are certain things that should become your lifestyle. Bible study must be a part of you. As a younger Christian, many of us had a slogan “no Bible study, no food”.

Thus meant that we would not eat until we had read our Bible. This devotional is a very good tool to assist you with doing your Bible study daily.

Another thing that should be your lifestyle is prayers. The Bible says that we should pray without ceasing. You must also be determined to tell someone about Jesus daily. If you ensure that you do these three things daily, you will soon find out that your commitment to God has greatly increased.

PRAYER POINT:
Father, help me to be committed to You like no one else in my generation.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:
Nehemiah 12-13, Acts 4:23-37

Hymn 7.
1. I am Thine 0 Lord, I have heard Thy voice,
And it told Thy love to me;
But I long to rise in the arms of faith
And be closer drawn to Thee.

Draw me nearer, nearer blessed Lord
To the cross where Thou hast died;
Draw me nearer, nearer, nearer blessed Lord,
To Thy precious, bleeding side.

2. Consecrate me now to Thy service, Lord,
By the pow’r of grace divine;
Let my soul look up with a steadfast hope,
And my will be lost in Thine.

3. Oh, the pure delight of a single hour
That before Thy throne I spend,
When I kneel in prayer, and with Thee, my God
I commune as friend with friend!

4. There are depths of love that I cannot know
Till I cross the narrow sea;
There are heights of joy that I may not reach
Till I rest in peace with Thee.

AUTHORS: Pastor E.A. Adeboye
Pastor (Mrs.) Folu Adeboye.

This Thursday Morning The Presence of God will go with You and your household in Jesus Name!

May His unending mercy speaks for you as you as you step out this day in Jesus Name!

Let the blessings that are allocated for this day locate me, in Jesus Name!

May Your Joy be Permanent in Jesus Name

Anyone assigned to steal your joy will fail and be disgrace in Jesus Name! Also Read – Open Heavens 20th June 2019 Thursday

Let your season to receive that Goodnews be now in Jesus Name!

Heaven has release some letters of Joy this morning- receive yours in Jesus Name!

From that which doctors said is incurable diseases- God is about to prove the earthly Doctors wrong over your case now! Halleluyah

For that person that was chased by snake in the dream- God is about to put that snake and then sender under your feet this season! Halleluyah

Over those debts that hold you captive- Help is on the way Saith THE LORD!

God is going to release those your finances that had been held captive in Jesus Name!

I see Promotion letters been delivered to someone right now! Halleluyah

Heaven has approved some business proposals this Morning! Halleluyah

I see some people relocated divinely this morning! Halleluyah

Henceforth You shall be called blessed in Jesus Name!

I will not have cause to mourn over anyone of You in Jesus Name!

At the end we shall not be cast away in Jesus Name!

Remember to Pray for me and All Ministers of this Ministry!

Any forces that wants to stand against this morning declarations wrath of God locate their camps in Jesus Name!

And All shall be well with You in Jesus name!

Go ahead and Celebrate God for this morning Declarations.

What A FAITHFUL FATHER!

We return all Glory to you Alone.

Hallelujah!

#Amen
#Shalom

1.I worship and adore You, my Father, because there is nothing I could lay claim to, that has not been give to me by You.

2.Thank You, Father, for Your kindness, generosity and promises in my life and destiny.

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

4.Father, let every yoke of lack and poverty in my life and family, be destroyed by Your fire, as I obey Your word, to give, in Jesus’ name. Also Read – Today’s Daily Declarations 20th June 2019

5.Father, as I give, let men give unto me, good measure, pressed down, shaken together and overflowing, in Jesus’ name.

6.Father, make my enemies submit themselves to Your presence in my life, and let every gate blocking my progress open unto me of their own accord, in Jesus’ Name.

7.Father, please, open the doors of Your prosperity, perpetually for me, in Jesus’ name.

8.Father, let my enemies be disgraced and I be victorious, in Jesus’ Name. Also Read – Open Heavens 20th June 2019

9.Father, please help me to honour You with everything that I have, in Jesus’ Name.

10.Father, bless your son, Pastor E.A. Adeboye, and reward him abundantly for all his labours of love in Your vineyard, in Jesus’ name.

11.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.

12.Your Personal petitions.
( Philippians 4:6)

13.In Jesus’ name I pray.
(John 14:13-14; 15:16)

14.Thank you Father for answered prayers.
(1 Thessalonians 5:18).

OPEN HEAVEN 20 JUNE 2019 MEMORISE:
Who is he that overcometh the world, but he that believeth that Jesus is the Son of God – 1 John 5:5

OPEN HEAVEN 20 JUNE 2019 READ: Revelation 12:9-11 (KJV)

9. And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan, which deceiveth the whole world; he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him.

10. And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, Now is come salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of his Christ; for the accuser of our brethren is cast down, which accused them before our God day and night.

11. And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death.

OPEN HEAVEN 20 JUNE 2019 MESSAGE WITH HYMN, PRAYER POINTS, BIBLE READING & DAILY DECLARATIONS

To conquer is to overcome and have dominion over a person, territory or kingdom.

It therefore follows that a conqueror or overcomer is someone who has been able to defeat or overpower a person, territory or kingdom to the point of surrender.

The word ’conqueror’ is also a military term which describes a person who has come out victorious from a war or conflict situation. Also Read – Prayer Points For Today’s Open Heavens 19 June 2019

Who then is our adversary? The answer is found in Ephesians 6:12, which says:

“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.” Also Read – Open Heavens 21st June 2019

Through this verse we understand that our greatest enemy is the devil and his kingdom. As mere mortals, it is absolutely impossible to consider overcoming the devil in any form of contest.

However, we speak of being conquerors on the basis of God’s declaration concerning us in (1 John 4:4), which says that God in us is greater than anyone in the world.

Furthermore, we have the confidence to confront our enemies because God’s Spirit assures us in Roman 8:31 that if God is for us, no one can successfully stand against us. Also Read – Daily Declarations For 19th June 2019

Indeed, regardless of the challenges we face in life, we are more than conquerors through the love of Jesus (Romans 8:36-37). Obviously, Jesus is the ultimate conqueror and overcomer.

RCCG OPEN HEAVENS FOR TODAY 20 JUNE 2019

He fought for us, and through His conquest, we are more than conquerors, having obtained victory over the devil without having to fight him.

The Bible records many examples of winners and conquerors, but the greatest of them all is our Lord Jesus Christ. He triumphed over the devil in two spectacular ways that are worthy of mention.

Firstly, in Matthew 4:1-11, Jesus faced the devil in a most crucial contest of self-control, knowledge, wisdom and power, but He overcame, giving the devil a technical knockout through the power of God’s word.

“SAVE THIS WEBSITE ON YOUR DEVICE”

Secondly, the devil masterminded the unwarranted arrest, orchestrated the sham trial, and inspired the wicked execution of our Lord, not knowing that Christ would totally destroy him through His subsequent death and resurrection. Hallelujah! (Hebrews 2:14), (1 Corinthians 2:7). Also Read – Open Heaven 19 June 2019

Colossians 2:15 says,

“And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it.”

When Jesus died, He went to hell, where He captured the devil and freed his captives. He paraded the devil and his cohorts in an open show of shame, confirming His supremacy over the kingdom of darkness.

No matter how hopeless your situation may be or the fierceness of the battle against you, I decree that your enemies will be disgraced and you will be victorious, in Jesus’ Name.

OPEN HEAVEN 20 JUNE 2019 PRAYER POINT:
Father, make my enemies submit themselves to Your presence in my life, and let every gate blocking my progress open unto me of their own accord, in Jesus’ Name.

Author: Pastor E. A. Adeboye

OPEN HEAVEN 20 JUNE 2019 HYMNAL:
Hymn 13 – I am a victor

1. Yes, I know I am a victor
For the Bible tells me so
God made me more than a conqueror,
Much stronger than all my foes.

CHORUS:
Jesus loves me and I love Him,
Together we rule the world
Christ with me I will overcome
By His Blood, His Name, His Word.

2. Yes, I know I am a victor,
Stronger than demons I am,
To Satan I am a terror
I am free, o yes, I am.

CHORUS:
Jesus loves me and I love Him,
Together we rule the world
Christ with me I will overcome
By His Blood, His Name, His Word.

3. Yes, I know I am a victor,
Stronger than lack, poverty
All my needs Jesus provides for,
I have life abundantly.

CHORUS:
Jesus loves me and I love Him,
Together we rule the world
Christ with me I will overcome
By His Blood, His Name, His Word.

4. Yes, I know I am a victor,
Barrenness no more indeed
Fruitful is the God I live for
All my dreams shall be fulfilled.

CHORUS:
Jesus loves me and I love Him,
Together we rule the world
Christ with me I will overcome
By His Blood, His Name, His Word.

5. Yes, I know I am a victor,
By His strength I shall succeed
No more loss and no more failure
Glory to glory proceed.

CHORUS:
Jesus loves me and I love Him,
Together we rule the world
Christ with me I will overcome
By His Blood, His Name, His Word.

6. Yes, I know I am a victor,
No more sorrow, no despair
Jesus Christ is my own Succour
Tomorrow is joy and cheer.

CHORUS:
Jesus loves me and I love Him,
Together we rule the world
Christ with me I will overcome
By His Blood, His Name, His Word.

7. Yes, I know I am a victor,
Very soon I’ll reign with Him
His promise is my sure anchor
He’s coming to take me home.

CHORUS:
Jesus loves me and I love Him,
Together we rule the world
Christ with me I will overcome
By His Blood, His Name, His Word.

8. Jesus loves me and I love Him,
We rule this world together
As He is so right now I am
Hear me shout Halleluyah.

CHORUS:
Jesus loves me and I love Him,
Together we rule the world
Christ with me I will overcome
By His Blood, His Name, His Word.

9. Jesus loves me Halleluyah,
Hear me shout Halleluyah
Halleluyah, Halleluyah
Glory be to God on high.

CHORUS:
Jesus loves me and I love Him,
Together we rule the world
Christ with me I will overcome
By His Blood, His Name, His Word.

OPEN HEAVEN 20 JUNE 2019 BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: NUMBERS 22 & LAMENTATION 3:61-4:16

Numbers 22 King James Version (KJV)

22 And the children of Israel set forward, and pitched in the plains of Moab on this side Jordan by Jericho.

2 And Balak the son of Zippor saw all that Israel had done to the Amorites.

3 And Moab was sore afraid of the people, because they were many: and Moab was distressed because of the children of Israel.

4 And Moab said unto the elders of Midian, Now shall this company lick up all that are round about us, as the ox licketh up the grass of the field. And Balak the son of Zippor was king of the Moabites at that time.

5 He sent messengers therefore unto Balaam the son of Beor to Pethor, which is by the river of the land of the children of his people, to call him, saying, Behold, there is a people come out from Egypt: behold, they cover the face of the earth, and they abide over against me:

6 Come now therefore, I pray thee, curse me this people; for they are too mighty for me: peradventure I shall prevail, that we may smite them, and that I may drive them out of the land: for I wot that he whom thou blessest is blessed, and he whom thou cursest is cursed.

7 And the elders of Moab and the elders of Midian departed with the rewards of divination in their hand; and they came unto Balaam, and spake unto him the words of Balak.

8 And he said unto them, Lodge here this night, and I will bring you word again, as the Lord shall speak unto me: and the princes of Moab abode with Balaam.

9 And God came unto Balaam, and said, What men are these with thee?

10 And Balaam said unto God, Balak the son of Zippor, king of Moab, hath sent unto me, saying,

11 Behold, there is a people come out of Egypt, which covereth the face of the earth: come now, curse me them; peradventure I shall be able to overcome them, and drive them out.

12 And God said unto Balaam, Thou shalt not go with them; thou shalt not curse the people: for they are blessed.

13 And Balaam rose up in the morning, and said unto the princes of Balak, Get you into your land: for the Lord refuseth to give me leave to go with you.

14 And the princes of Moab rose up, and they went unto Balak, and said, Balaam refuseth to come with us.

15 And Balak sent yet again princes, more, and more honourable than they.

16 And they came to Balaam, and said to him, Thus saith Balak the son of Zippor, Let nothing, I pray thee, hinder thee from coming unto me:

17 For I will promote thee unto very great honour, and I will do whatsoever thou sayest unto me: come therefore, I pray thee, curse me this people.

18 And Balaam answered and said unto the servants of Balak, If Balak would give me his house full of silver and gold, I cannot go beyond the word of the Lord my God, to do less or more.

19 Now therefore, I pray you, tarry ye also here this night, that I may know what the Lord will say unto me more.

20 And God came unto Balaam at night, and said unto him, If the men come to call thee, rise up, and go with them; but yet the word which I shall say unto thee, that shalt thou do.

21 And Balaam rose up in the morning, and saddled his ass, and went with the princes of Moab.

22 And God’s anger was kindled because he went: and the angel of the Lord stood in the way for an adversary against him. Now he was riding upon his ass, and his two servants were with him.

23 And the ass saw the angel of the Lordstanding in the way, and his sword drawn in his hand: and the ass turned aside out of the way, and went into the field: and Balaam smote the ass, to turn her into the way.

24 But the angel of the Lord stood in a path of the vineyards, a wall being on this side, and a wall on that side.

25 And when the ass saw the angel of the Lord, she thrust herself unto the wall, and crushed Balaam’s foot against the wall: and he smote her again.

26 And the angel of the Lord went further, and stood in a narrow place, where was no way to turn either to the right hand or to the left.

27 And when the ass saw the angel of the Lord, she fell down under Balaam: and Balaam’s anger was kindled, and he smote the ass with a staff.

28 And the Lord opened the mouth of the ass, and she said unto Balaam, What have I done unto thee, that thou hast smitten me these three times?

29 And Balaam said unto the ass, Because thou hast mocked me: I would there were a sword in mine hand, for now would I kill thee.

30 And the ass said unto Balaam, Am not I thine ass, upon which thou hast ridden ever since I was thine unto this day? was I ever wont to do so unto thee? and he said, Nay.

31 Then the Lord opened the eyes of Balaam, and he saw the angel of the Lord standing in the way, and his sword drawn in his hand: and he bowed down his head, and fell flat on his face.

32 And the angel of the Lord said unto him, Wherefore hast thou smitten thine ass these three times? behold, I went out to withstand thee, because thy way is perverse before me:

33 And the ass saw me, and turned from me these three times: unless she had turned from me, surely now also I had slain thee, and saved her alive.

34 And Balaam said unto the angel of the Lord, I have sinned; for I knew not that thou stoodest in the way against me: now therefore, if it displease thee, I will get me back again.

35 And the angel of the Lord said unto Balaam, Go with the men: but only the word that I shall speak unto thee, that thou shalt speak. So Balaam went with the princes of Balak.

36 And when Balak heard that Balaam was come, he went out to meet him unto a city of Moab, which is in the border of Arnon, which is in the utmost coast.

37 And Balak said unto Balaam, Did I not earnestly send unto thee to call thee? wherefore camest thou not unto me? am I not able indeed to promote thee to honour?

38 And Balaam said unto Balak, Lo, I am come unto thee: have I now any power at all to say any thing? the word that God putteth in my mouth, that shall I speak.

39 And Balaam went with Balak, and they came unto Kirjathhuzoth.

40 And Balak offered oxen and sheep, and sent to Balaam, and to the princes that were with him.

41 And it came to pass on the morrow, that Balak took Balaam, and brought him up into the high places of Baal, that thence he might see the utmost part of the people.

LAMENTATION 3:61-4:16 KJV

61 Thou hast heard their reproach, O Lord, and all their imaginations against me;

62 The lips of those that rose up against me, and their device against me all the day.

63 Behold their sitting down, and their rising up; I am their musick.

64 Render unto them a recompence, O Lord, according to the work of their hands.

65 Give them sorrow of heart, thy curse unto them.

66 Persecute and destroy them in anger from under the heavens of the Lord.

4 How is the gold become dim! how is the most fine gold changed! the stones of the sanctuary are poured out in the top of every street.

2 The precious sons of Zion, comparable to fine gold, how are they esteemed as earthen pitchers, the work of the hands of the potter!

3 Even the sea monsters draw out the breast, they give suck to their young ones: the daughter of my people is become cruel, like the ostriches in the wilderness.

4 The tongue of the sucking child cleaveth to the roof of his mouth for thirst: the young children ask bread, and no man breaketh it unto them.

5 They that did feed delicately are desolate in the streets: they that were brought up in scarlet embrace dunghills.

6 For the punishment of the iniquity of the daughter of my people is greater than the punishment of the sin of Sodom, that was overthrown as in a moment, and no hands stayed on her.

7 Her Nazarites were purer than snow, they were whiter than milk, they were more ruddy in body than rubies, their polishing was of sapphire:

8 Their visage is blacker than a coal; they are not known in the streets: their skin cleaveth to their bones; it is withered, it is become like a stick.

9 They that be slain with the sword are better than they that be slain with hunger: for these pine away, stricken through for want of the fruits of the field.

10 The hands of the pitiful women have sodden their own children: they were their meat in the destruction of the daughter of my people.

11 The Lord hath accomplished his fury; he hath poured out his fierce anger, and hath kindled a fire in Zion, and it hath devoured the foundations thereof.

12 The kings of the earth, and all the inhabitants of the world, would not have believed that the adversary and the enemy should have entered into the gates of Jerusalem.

13 For the sins of her prophets, and the iniquities of her priests, that have shed the blood of the just in the midst of her,

14 They have wandered as blind men in the streets, they have polluted themselves with blood, so that men could not touch their garments.

15 They cried unto them, Depart ye; it is unclean; depart, depart, touch not: when they fled away and wandered, they said among the heathen, They shall no more sojourn there.

16 The anger of the Lord hath divided them; he will no more regard them: they respected not the persons of the priests, they favoured not the elders.