Open Heavens Daily Devotional Messages, By Pastor E.A Adeboye.

Open Heavens 8 November 2017: Wednesday daily devotional by Pastor E. A. Adeboye –When The Best Comes Last
Open Heavens 7 November 2017: Tuesday daily devotional by Pastor E. A. Adeboye –Seeing Jesus Purifies
Open Heavens 6 November 2017: Monday daily devotional by Pastor E. A. Adeboye –He responds to love

Open Heavens 8 November 2017: Wednesday daily devotional by Pastor E. A. Adeboye –When The Best Comes Last

Posted: 05 Nov 2017 09:27 AM PST

WHEN THE BEST COMES LAST – Wednesday November 8^th 2017

Memorise: But many that are first shall be last; and the last shall be first. Matthew 19:30

Read: Genesis 1:26-31(KJV)

^1:26And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth.

^1:27So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.

^1:28And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it: and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth.

^1:29And God said, Behold, I have given you every herb bearing seed, which is upon the face of all the earth, and every tree, in the which is the fruit of a tree yielding seed; to you it shall be for meat.

^1:30And to every beast of the earth, and to every fowl of the air, and to every thing that creepeth upon the earth, wherein there is life, I have given every green herb for meat: and it was so.

^1:31And God saw every thing that he had made, and, behold, it was very good. And the evening and the morning were the sixth day.

Bible in one year: Job 9-12, Joel 2:1-17, Hymn: Sing hymn 3

MESSAGE:

A look at the creation story as recorded in Genesis Chapter 1 shows that man, the most important of God's creation, was created on the sixth day. He was the last of God's creation, even though he was the most significant. After man was created, God then rested from His work. One vital lesson here is that being first may not always mean being the most important, while being the last may not always mean that you're the least important. Further reinforcing this truth, Jesus said:

"And, behold, there are last which shall be first, and there are first which shall be last."

This is good news to us all. Are you the last child of your family, and consequently you've believed yourself to be the least? You are simply short-changing yourself! Joseph was the 11^th of 12 brothers but he was the one who became a father to them all. Concerning Joseph, it is written:

"And his brethren also went and fell down before his face; and they said, Behold, we be thy servants."

Genesis 50:18

There are many children who were born last in their families that are presently graced with the gift of becoming the light that every other member of their families look up to. From today, you will come to limelight in Jesus' Name! The Lord will lift you up. Open Heaven 8 November 2017: Wednesday daily devotional by Pastor E. A. Adeboye –When The Best Comes Last. However, you need to drop every fault mindset you have now.

Moreover, another lesson here is that God can reserve the best for the last. When men have exhausted all their efforts and failed, God can show up and intervene in that particular situation. At the marriage feast in Cana of Galilee, Jesus waited for wine to run out before He supplied a more superior wine (John 2:1-10). Something, when God wants to assist us in certain situations, we shove Him aside, telling Him we are mature and can help ourselves. He therefore steps aside and allows us to exhaust our abilities. If you are wise, you will agree with God early enough so that you do not have to waste so much effort in the long run. Yes, you can have the best towards the end! Indeed, do you know that God has reserved the prosperity of some people till they are in their late forties and above? Probably because He wants them to first mature spiritually, mentally and physically, knowing that after maturing, such people will be able to easily cooperate with Him over how He wants the blessings used. Whatever stage your life may be in right now, don't discount yourself. It's not over until God says so.

Key Point:

Whether you arrive now or later, what is most important is that you manifest at your appointed time.

Open Heavens Daily Devotional Lessons was written by Pastor E.A. Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, one of the largest evangelical Church in the world and also the President of Christ the Redeemer's Ministries.
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hymn 3

1. O LORD my God! When I in awesome wonder

Consider all the works Thy hand hath made;

I see the stars, I hear the mighty thunder,

Thy pow'r throughout the universe displayed:

Chorus:

Then sings my soul, my Saviour God, to Thee,

How great Thou art! How great Thou art!

Then sings my soul, my Saviour God, to Thee,

How great Thou art! How great Thou art!

2. When through the woods and forest glades I wander

And hear the birds sing sweetly in the trees;

When I look down from lofty mountain grandeur,

And hear the brook, and feel the gentle breeze:

Chorus:

3. And when I think that God, His Son not sparing,

Sent Him to die - I scarce can take it in:

That on the Cross, my burden gladly bearing,

He bled and died to take away my sin:

Chorus:

4. When Christ shall come with shout of acclamation

And take me home - what joy shall fill my heart!

Then shall I bow in humble adoration,

And there proclaim, my God how great Thou art!

Chorus.

Open Heavens 7 November 2017: Tuesday daily devotional by Pastor E. A. Adeboye –Seeing Jesus Purifies

Posted: 05 Nov 2017 09:19 AM PST

SEEING JESUS PURIFIES – Tuesday November 7^th 2017

Memorise: And he shall sit as a refiner and purifier of sliver: and he shall purify the sons of Levi, and purge them as gold and silver, that they may offer unto the LORD an offering in righteousness. Malachi 3:3

Read: 2^nd Corinthians 3:15-18 (KJV)

^3:15But even unto this day, when Moses is read, the vail is upon their heart.

^3:16Nevertheless when it shall turn to the Lord, the vail shall be taken away.

^3:17Now the Lord is that Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty.

^3:18But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord.

Bible in one year: Job 5-8, Joel 1, Hymn: Sing hymn 6

MESSAGE:

When you see Jesus, everything blocking your vision will give way. At the time I came into ministry, we served God selflessly. Nobody had to promise any of us a house, car, position or title. We just loved God and we were ready to serve Him no matter the cost. We were ready to take the shame and suffering that came along with our service. Furthermore, when we suffered, we did not grumble or complain, because our focus was on Jesus. Open Heaven 7 November 2017: Tuesday daily devotional by Pastor E. A. Adeboye –Seeing Jesus Purifies. This is where our focus should also be today. In Mark 10:17-22, a young man came to Jesus to find out what he needed to do in order to make Heaven. The Lord told him to go and sell all that he had and give to the poor, and then he should take up his cross and follow Him. This was too much for him to bear, and so he went away grieved. He thought he had met all the requirements, but the Lord told him what he lacked which he never knew of. Beloved, when you see Jesus, you will realise what is lacking in your life that you never thought about. When you see Jesus, you will be able to see yourself more clearly and deeply. Jesus is the mirror through which you see yourself for who you really are.

"But we are all as an unclean thing, and all our righteousness are as filthy rags, and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away."

Isaiah 64:6

It was after Isaiah saw the Lord that he realised he had been inviting God's judgement on himself as well as on the people. He did not know that his lips, which he thought were anointed, were also unclean (Isaiah 6:1-7). He saw his true picture and he cried out to God for help. When you see the Lord, it will change your prayer point, and you will begin to pray more appropriately. Isaiah cried for help and God sent an angel to touch his lips with a coal of fire from the altar to purify his lips. Malachi 3:2-3 says the sons of Levi must be purified by fire. This is why servants of God should not be afraid of trials. When you go through very trying times, it is likely that God wants you to be purified. He wants to take out the dirt and anything that will not allow you to fully manifest the grace of God that is upon your life. It takes you seeing Jesus to know how dirty or unclean you really are. Seeing your true state through Him will motivate you to call on Him for help.

Key Point

Looking at Jesus, the perfect eternal mirror, makes you see yourself in the realities of eternity.

Hymn 6

1. Deeper, deeper in the love of Jesus

Daily let me go;

Higher, higher in the school of wisdom,

More of grace to know.

Chorus:

O deeper yet, I pray,

And higher every day,

And wiser, blessed Lord,

In Thy precious, holy Word.

2. Deeper, deeper, blessed Holy Spirit,

Take me deeper still,

Till my life is wholly lost in Jesus,

And His perfect will.

Chorus:

3. Deeper, deeper! though it cost hard trials,

Deeper let me go!

Rooted in the holy love of Jesus,

Let me fruitful grow.

Chorus:

4. Deeper, higher, every day in Jesus,

Till all conflict past,

Finds me conqu'ror, and in His own image

Perfected at last.

Chorus:

5. Deeper, deeper in the faith of Jesus,

Holy faith and true;

In His pow'r and soul exulting wisdom

Let me peace pursue.

Chorus.

Open Heavens 6 November 2017: Monday daily devotional by Pastor E. A. Adeboye –He responds to love

Posted: 05 Nov 2017 09:12 AM PST

HE RESPONDS TO LOVE – Monday November 6^th 2017

Memorise: I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me. Proverbs 8:17

Read: Proverbs 8:17-18 (KJV)

^8:17I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me.

^8:18Riches and honour are with me; yea, durable riches and righteousness.

Bible in one year: Job 1-4, Hosea 14, Hymn Sing hymn 1

MESSAGE:

From the encounter the widow of Zarephath had with God in 1^st Kings 17:8-16, we learn that God knows how to reciprocate love. It takes deep love for God for you to be ready to give up your very last meal for His sake. When in Proverbs 8:17 God said,

"I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me."

He meant every word of it. When the widow was told to go and first prepare food for Elijah, she looked at him and said, "I will do it. Not for you, but for your God and because of my love for Him." Can it be said that you truly love the Lord? The testimony of genuine love for God is a great testimony every believer in Christ should have. After all is said and done, may it be declared concerning you that you loved the Lord!

Beloved, do you know that the giving of first fruits is just a test of your love for God? By the grace of God, out of my love for God and to reach out to lost souls, I desired to convene a Holy Ghost Congress. Open Heaven 6 November 2017: Monday daily devotional by Pastor E. A. Adeboye –He responds to love. The first Congress took place in 1977. I wanted to invite all students to come together for this purpose, but I could not afford to feed them all, I had no money, but I had a car, and without thinking much about it, I sold the car for that purpose. I did this with every sense of joy and satisfaction. At that time, some people thought I was mad, and really, I was madly in love with God.

When God says He loves who love Him, He means it, when you demonstrate how much you love Him, He will reciprocate. Just recently, I announced to the congregation that I no longer had a need for cars, so nobody should give me a car as a gift anymore. When I got home that same day, four new cars were already waiting for me. I said I didn't want any more cars, but God said I haven't seen anything yet. I gave Him my first car and ever since, He keeps sending me cars. The widow gave God her last meal and God kept sending more meals to her. While everyone around her was either starving or dying due to famine, she and her household got more fattened. You may not believe this, but do you know that I gave the very first house I built in my life to the Lord? For me, it was indeed a pleasurable thing to do. I did not come into this world with a house. God built one for me and when He needed it, I gave it to Him out of love. I can tell you that He has been very faithful to me ever since. Are you are still holding back the lands, houses, money and other things that you could have given Him to demonstrate you love and provoke greater returns? Do you really love Him?

Action Point:

Pray that God will cause your nation to make progress in every sector.

hymn 1

Verse 1:

My faith looks up to thee,

Thou Lamb of Calvary,

Savior divine;

Now hear me while I pray;

Take all my guilt away.

O let me from this day

Be wholly thine!

Verse 2:

May thy rich grace impart

Strength to my fainting heart,

My zeal inspire.

As thou hast died for me,

O may my love to thee

Pure, warm, and changeless be,

A living fire!

Verse 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.

Verse 4:

When life's swift race is run,

Death's cold work almost done,

Be near to me.

Blest Savior, then, in love

Fear and distrust remove.

O bear me safe above,

Redeemed and free!