Prayer Points on Today’s Open Heavens: (Tuesday, December 4, 2018) – When You Need A Miracle

1.I worship You, my Father, because You are the Alpha and the Omega; the beginning and the end.

2.Thank You, faithful Father, for Your promise to supply all my needs according to Your riches in glory by Christ Jesus.

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

4.Father, I need a miracle in my life, my family and my career, in Jesus’ name.

5.Father, please, let my cry come up to You, today, and let it receive divine attention, in Jesus’ name.

6.Father, let every door that the enemies have shut against me be reopened, today,  in Jesus’ name.

7.Father, help me to begin to walik in an extraordinary of faith in Jesus’ Name.

8.Father, release upon me and my family, everything that fits You, and Your glory, in Jesus’ name.

9.Father, give Your son, Pastor E.A. Adeboye, peace and rest of mind over all that You have done for him and through him, in Jesus’ name.

10.Father, bless Your son, that You have been using to prepare these prayer points, beyond measures; help him to overcome every challenge of getting these prayer points across to Your children timely, on daily basis, in Jesus’ name.

11.Father, increase my faith let the Lordship of Christ prevail over my circumstances today

12.Your Personal petitions.
( Philippians 4:6)
13.In Jesus’ name I pray.
(John 14:13-14; 15:16)
14.Thank you Father for answered prayers.
(1 Thessalonians 5:18).

OPEN HEAVENS FOR TEENS 3 DECEMBER 2018 – WHAT DO YOU SEE?

MEMORISE: And the woman conceived, and bare a son: and when she saw him that he was a goodly child, she hid him three months. Exodus 2:2

Please read: Numbers 13:26-33

MESSAGE:

If you do not know the purpose of your existence, you will look down on yourself and envy those who should be envying you. Perception is the key to discovery, possession and recovery. Open Heaven 5 December 2018

How you see a thing affects it response to you, your response to it and the response of others to it. It is very crucial for you to see things from the right perspective or else, you will become a victim of poor perception. Open Heaven 4 December 2018

When the Israelites were sent to spy out the Promised Land, what the spies saw totally distinguished them. What you focus on is what determine the end of a matter. For ten of the spies, all they saw was trouble and obstacles, and what they saw became their undoing. Open Heaven 7 December 2018

The two other spies focused instead on their mighty God and what they knew He could do, and they had victory. Each time you focus on the problem, you cannot see or appreciate the solution even when it is right before your eyes.

ACTION POINT:
Ask God for the grace to always see something good in bad situations even when others don’t.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:
Daniel 1-2
1 John 2

Hymn 1
1. My faith looks up to Thee,
Thou Lamb of Calvary,
Savior divine!
Now hear me while I pray,
Take all my guilt away,
Oh, let me from this day
Be wholly Thine!

2. May Thy rich grace impart
Strength to my fainting heart,
My zeal inspire!
As Thou hast died for me,
Oh, may my love to Thee
Pure, warm and changeless be,
A living fire!

3. While life’s dark maze I tread,
And griefs around me spread,
Be Thou my guide;
Bid darkness turn to day,
Wipe sorrow’s tears away,
Nor let me ever stray
From Thee aside.

4. When ends life’s transient dream,
When death’s cold sullen stream
Shall o’er me roll;
Blest Savior, then, in love,
Fear and distrust remove;
Oh, bear me safe above,
A ransomed soul.

Prayer Points On Today’s Open Heavens: (Monday, December 3, 2018) – What Do You Need From God?

1.Thank You, Father, for the gift of life, the salvation of my soul, and for Your patience and mercy over my life and destiny.

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

3.Father, destroy by Your fire, whatever has been hindering me from being fruitful in Your vineyard, despite all my desires and efforts, in Jesus’ name. Also Read – Open Heaven 5 December 2018

4.Father, please, give me another chance, do not cut me away from You; I shall be fruitful, in Jesus’ name.

5.Father, give me whatever I ask in faith in the Name of Jesus Christ

6.Father, please give me that which is Your perfect will for me today, as only Your will is good enough for me, in Jesus’ name.

7.Father, even as you ask me what I want, may I ask you for the most important things I need, in Jesus’ name. Also Read – Open Heaven 7 December 2018

8.Father, please, help me to live through today, without committing a single sin, in Jesus’ name.

9.Father, please, help me to fulfill the purpose for my existence, in Jesus’ name.

10.Father, do not allow Your son, Pastor E.A. Adeboye, to be distracted from his divine assignments; let old age never be a limitation to his fruitfulness, in Jesus’ name.

11.Father, bless Your son, that You have been using to prepare these prayer points, beyond measures; help him to overcome every challenge of getting these prayer points across to Your children timely, on daily basis, in Jesus’ name.

12.Your Personal petitions.
( Philippians 4:6)
13.In Jesus’ name I pray.
(John 14:13-14; 15:16)
14.Thank you Father for answered prayers.
(1 Thessalonians 5:18).

Prayer Points on Today’s Open Heavens: (Sunday, December 2, 2018) The Purpose Of Being Alive

1.Thank You, Jesus, for granting me a direct access to the throne of grace and mercy, through Your atoning works at Calvary.

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

3.Father, this my mouth that I have used to praise You, please, let me never use it to praise any idol, in Jesus’ name.

4.Father, I ask for the manifestation of the fruits of the spirit in my life, in Jesus’ name.

5.Father, help me to fulfil the purpose for my existence in Jesus’ Name.

6.Father, I ask you that you’ll strengthen me to do all that’s required if me to live a purposeful life, in Jesus’ name.

7.Father, please, keep me standing in faith, till the very end by Your grace and mercy, in Jesus’ name.

8.Father, please, help me to live through today, without committing a single sin, in Jesus’ name.

9.Father, please, guide me as I deepen my relationship with You, and cause me to hear from You, on what You will have me do at every point in time, in Jesus’ name.

10.Father, arise and scatter all the plans of the enemies concerning the ministry and family of Pastor E.A. Adeboye, in Jesus’ name.

11.Father, bless Your son, that You have been using to prepare these prayer points, beyond measures; help him to overcome every challenge of getting these prayer points across to Your children timely, on daily basis, in Jesus’ name.

12.Your Personal petitions.
( Philippians 4:6)
13.In Jesus’ name I pray.
(John 14:13-14; 15:16)
14.Thank you Father for answered prayers.
(1 Thessalonians 5:18).

OPEN HEAVENS FOR TEENS 2 DECEMBER 2018 – WHAT DO YOU FEAR?

MEMORISE: Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep His commandments: for this is the whole duty of man. Ecclesiastes 12:13

Please read: Luke 12:4-5

MESSAGE:

A wise person is identified by what he fears. After commanding you to ‘Fear not’ in so many passages of the Bible, the Lord commanded you to fear only one being; the Almighty God. According to Hebrews 5:7, the only person Jesus Christ feared was the Father. Also Read – Open Heaven 6 December 2018

People fear different things to today, some fear Human beings, especially those in power, the wealthy and the influential, some fear the devil, demons and their agents.
If you can rightly choose what to fear in the midst of several fear producing situations, you are wise.

Jesus Christ feared God Almighty, hence He had no need to fear anyone else. Joseph too feared God to the extent of not caring about what will happen to his future and his budding career. Also Read – Open Heaven 5 December 2018

Today people fear what people will think of them if they do the right thing than they fear God. Who and what do you fear?

PRAYER POINT:
Heavenly Father, please remove the fear of anyone or anything from my heart, fill my heart with Your fear alone in Jesus’ name.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:
Ezekiel 47-48
1 John 1

Hymn 11
1. Stand up! Stand up for Jesus,
Ye soldiers of the Cross!
Lift high His royal banner,
It must not suffer loss.
From victory unto victory
His army shall He lead,
Till every foe is vanquished,
And Christ is Lord indeed.

2. Stand up, stand up for Jesus,
The solemn watchword hear;
If while ye sleep he suffers,
Away with shame and fear.
Where’re yeah meet with evil,
Within you or without,
Charge for the God of battles,
And put the foe to rout.

3. Stand up! Stand up for Jesus!
Stand in His strength alone;
The arm of flesh will fail you,
Ye dare not trust your own.
Put on the gospel armour,
And watching unto prayer;
Where duty calls, or danger,
Be never wanting there.

4. Stand up! Stand up for Jesus!
The strife will not be long;
This day the noise of battle,
The next the victor’s song.
To him that overcometh
A crown of life shall be;
He with the King of glory
Shall reign eternally.

RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL STUDENT’S MANUAL LESSON FOURTEEN 2ND DECEMBER 2018 – CHRISTIANS AND POLITICS (PART 1)

*SUNDAY SCHOOL HYMN*

*1.* O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
O how I love Thee well,
I am happy, it makes me glad
To rejoice at Thy birth.

*2.* O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day, Thy friendship suits me well,
Both young and old will sing Thy song,
We long for Sunday School.

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

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

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

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

MEMORY VERSE: “When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.” – Proverbs 29:2

BIBLE PASSAGE: Nehemiah 5:14-19

Nehemiah:5.14
Moreover, from the time that I was appointed to be their governor in the land of Judah, from the twentieth year until the thirty-second year of King Artaxerxes, twelve years, neither I nor my brothers ate the governor’s provisions.
Nehemiah:5.15
But the former governors who [were] before me laid burdens on the people, and took from them bread and wine, besides forty shekels of silver. Yes, even their servants bore rule over the people, but I did not do so, because of the fear of God.
Nehemiah:5.16
Indeed, I also continued the work on this wall, and we did not buy any land. All my servants [were] gathered there for the work.
Nehemiah:5.17
And at my table [were] one hundred and fifty Jews and rulers, besides those who came to us from the nations around us.
Nehemiah:5.18
Now [that] which was prepared daily [was] one ox [and] six choice sheep. Also fowl were prepared for me, and once every ten days an abundance of all kinds of wine. Yet in spite of this I did not demand the governor’s provisions, because the bondage was heavy on this people.
Nehemiah:5.19
Remember me, my God, for good, [according to] all that I have done for this people.

INTRODUCTION:
Generally, politics can be described as the methodology and activities associated with running a government, an organisation or a movement.

Politics is all about influence. It is this influence that further births positive or negative changes in the lives of the people.

The involvement of Christians in politics is neither secular, nor beyond the ideologies of Christianity because it is the desire of God that believers take charge and have influence here on earth (Genesis 1:28; Matthew 5:13-16). Also Read – Open Heaven 3 December 2018

LESSON OUTLINES
1. Misconceptions about politics
2. Why should Christians be involved in politics?

MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT POLITICS

Some Christians are of the opinion that, since our kingdom is not of this world, we do not have to be involved in any political activity in the world we presently live in (John 17:14).

This is not the whole truth but a misconception aimed at robbing us of our godly heritage of dominion (Psalm 8:6; 1Peter 2:9; Revelations 5:10). Also Read – Open Heaven 4 December 2018

Here are some reasons for the misconception or wrong notions about involvement of Christians in politics;

1. Politics is a dirty game and a worldly affair.
2. Political involvements will take one to hell.
3. All politicians are liars, corrupt and promiscuous.
4. It is an opportunity to embezzle money or amass wealth unlawfully.
5. Most politicians are fetish or occultic.

WHY SHOULD CHRISTIANS BE INVOLVED IN POLITICS?

In order to disabuse our minds as Christians about our active involvement in politics, we need to consider the following reasons objectively:

1. It is the desire of God that believers take charge and have influence here on earth (Deuteronomy 28:13). We are to take the lead and allow kingdom values to shape our society (Matthew 5:13-16).

2. The leaders we elect, or fail to elect have great influence on our freedom, well-being and the fulfilment of our God-given mandate. They can choose to protect our right to worship and spread the gospel, or prevent us from exercising such rights (Esther 4:14; Daniel 6:7). Also Read – Open Heaven 5 December 2018

3. Politics like other sectors of national developments (Health, Finance, etc.), should be explored to ‘’teach all nations’’ in order to demonstrate the exemplary life and flavour of godliness (Daniel 6:1-3; Matthew 28:19-20).

4. The involvement of godly Christians in politics will reduce corruption, disorderliness, mischief and other socio-economic vices in the society (2Chronicles 14:1-6; Proverbs 29:2).

5. To effect positive and lasting changes that will benefit the society (Genesis 41:33-40; Proverbs 14:34).

CONCLUSION
God is still looking for the righteous few, in order to uplift our nations (Genesis 18:32).

QUESTIONS
1. Mention 4 misconceptions believers have about politics
2. Why should Christians be involved in politics?

Open Heaven 7 December 2018 Memorise: My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous: 1 john 2:1

Open Heaven 7 December 2018 Bible Reading: Isaiah 55:7-11 (kjv)

7 Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the Lord, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon.

8 For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the Lord.

9 For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts.

10 For as the rain cometh down, and the snow from heaven, and returneth not thither, but watereth the earth, and maketh it bring forth and bud, that it may give seed to the sower, and bread to the eater:

11 So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it.

Open Heaven 7 December 2018 Bible in one year : Daniel 1-2 , John 8:12-30

Open Heaven 7 December 2018 Hymnal:
Sing hymn 3

Our God is the Righteous and Merciful Judge who does not change. Although He cannot behold iniquity, He still forgives sin when all the conditions He has set for pardon are met. The Holy Spirit reveals these conditions in Isaiah 55:7, saying:

“Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the Lord, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon.”

From this scripture, it is clear that our God pardons iniquity. He does this because He loves sinners, even though He hates their sins. Also Read – Open Heaven 6 December 2018

Those who profess to speak for God should have this truth at the back of their mind. Some religious zealots today cannot fathom why God will pardon the sins of those who have committed so much evil.

I will refer such people to the words of the Holy Spirit in Isaiah 55:8:

” For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the LORD.”

The will of God for sinners is that they should repent so that He can pardon their iniquity. Religious zealots are like Jonah who knew this truth and yet refused to go and preach to Nineveh.

He actually wanted God to destroy them. Nevertheless, he was forced to preach to them, and even though their sins were great, God pardonex them when they repented. Jonah 3:10 says:

“And God saw their works, that they turned from their evil way; and God repented of the evil, that he had said that he would do unto them; and he did it not”

Surprisingly, Jonah was very angry with the outcome.

Jonah’s attitude sounds shocking and unbecoming of a prophet, but you need to ask yourself if you are not a Jonah in disguise.

Are you like a Pharisees who grumbled whenever Jesus forgave any sinner? Do you look at unbelievers around you with disdain, believing that they are too beneath you for you to relate with or share the word of God with them?

Do you find yourself getting upset when you hear that a really bad person has given his or her life to Christ, thinking that such a person deserves to suffer in hell?

Do you write people off as being irredeemable? If you fit any of these descriptions, then you are a 21st century Jonah and you need to repent too.

Open Heaven 7 December 2018 Action point: Pray for the unsaved souls around you , that God will touch their hearts and bring them to the saving knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Open Heaven 7 December 2018 Hymn 3

WHAT CAN WASH AWAY MY SINS

What can wash away my sin?
Nothing but the blood of Jesus;
What can make me whole
again?
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.

Chorus:

Oh! Precious is the flow
That makes me white as snow;
No other fount I know,
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.

For my cleansing this I see
Nothing but the blood of Jesus!
For my pardon this my plea
Nothing but the blood of Jesus!

Nothing can my sin erase
Nothing but the blood of Jesus!
Naught of works, ‘tis all of grace
Nothing but the blood of Jesus!

This is all my hope and peace
Nothing but the blood of Jesus!
This is all my righteousness
Nothing but the blood of Jesus!

Prayer Points on Today’s Open Heavens: (Saturday, December 1, 2018) The Death Of The Righteous

1.Thank You, Jesus for the salvation of my soul and for redeeming my life from the path of eternal destruction.

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

3.Father, in anyway, I miss the world without realising it, please, make me see it, and rescue me from the tricks of the devil, in Jesus’ name. Also Read – Open Heaven 2 December 2018

4.Father, I embrace your righteousness and ask for grace to continue stronger and better till the very end, in Jesus’ Name

5.Father, Let every word that will come out of my mouth henceforth bring glory to your name and at the same time be beneficiary to my existence, in Jesus’ name.

6.Father, I commit myself, my family, my friends and neighbors, none will die outside Christ, in Jesus’ name.

7.Father, I ask for your divine intervention and manifestation in my life even as I submit to your Lordship and Authority, in Jesus’ name.

8.Father, please guide me as i begin to deepen my relationship with you, and cause me to hear from you on what you will have me do at every point in time, in Jesus’ name.

9.Father, please, help me to live through today, without committing a single sin, in Jesus’ name. Also Read – Open Heaven 4 December 2018

10.Father, uphold Your son, Pastor E.A. Adeboye, till the very end, without wrinkle, spot or blemish, in Jesus’ name.

11.Father, bless Your son, that You have been using to prepare these prayer points, beyond measures; help him to overcome every challenge of getting these prayer points across to Your children timely, on daily basis, 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).