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Open Heavens 20 October 2017: Friday daily devotional by Pastor E. A. Adeboye – Importune prayer or vain repetitions?

Posted: 18 Oct 2017 12:45 PM PDT

IMPORTUNE PRAYER OR VAIN REPETITIONS? – Friday October 20^th 2017

Memorise: But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking. Matthew 6:7

Read: Luke 18:1-8 (KJV)

18:1 And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint;

^18:2Saying, There was in a city a judge, which feared not God, neither regarded man:

^18:3And there was a widow in that city; and she came unto him, saying, Avenge me of mine adversary.

^18:4And he would not for a while: but afterward he said within himself, Though I fear not God, nor regard man;

^18:5Yet because this widow troubleth me, I will avenge her, lest by her continual coming she weary me.

^18:6And the Lord said, Hear what the unjust judge saith.

^18:7And shall not God avenge his own elect, which cry day and night unto him, though he bear long with them?

^18:8I tell you that he will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless when the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth?

Bible in one year: Philippians 2-4, Daniel 10:1-14, Hymn: Sing hymn 1

MESSAGE:

A lot of people don't know the difference between importune prayer and prayer with vain repetitions. Importune prayer, otherwise known as persistent or relentless prayer, is good and recommended by our Lord Jesus Christ, while vain repetitions are abhorred and condemned by Him. In our memory verse, the Lord Himself warned us against vain repetitions during prayer! The question is, what does it mean to pray using vain repetitions? Does it mean, as assumed by a lot of people, using the same words over and over again when praying? To answer this question, let's take a look at what Mark 14:39 says about the prayers the Lord offered in the Garden of Gethesemane:

"And again he went away, and prayed, and spake the same words."

It is clear from this scripture that vain repetition does not mean repeating the same words in prayer. Using vain repetitions in prayer simply means continuously praying on a request for which God has said "No" or "Wait, it's not yet time", in the hope of stampeding Him into doing what He has purposed not to do in your own best interest. Open Heaven 20 October 2017: Friday daily devotional by Pastor E. A. Adeboye – Importune prayer or vain repetitions? I remember when my children were still young and we were living in Mushin (Lagos, Nigeria), where there were so many reckless drivers around. My children asked for bicycles, but I refused to grant that request because I did not want to bury any of them. My answer to their request could be interpreted as, "Wait. It's not yet time". However, when we moved to the Redemption Camp, where the roads were safe for young fellows to ride bicycles, I decided it was time to grant their request. If they kept asking me for bicycles while we were still at Mushin, that could be interpreted as praying using vain repetitions.

In our Bible reading, the Lord encouraged importune or unrelenting prayer by using the illustration a judge who was not sensitive to the plight of his petitioners, least of all a lowly widow. Importune prayer is that prayer we keep on saying when God has not given a verdict or yes or no. it demonstrates to God that we have no alternative to Him and what He can do for us. This story tells us that after the widow kept on going to the judge day and night, he decided to do what she wanted. Although God cannot be intimidated by our prayers, in as much as we ask according to His will and we do not grow weary in asking, He will always answer us. Daniel prayed importune prayer for twenty-one days before he got his answer. As a matter of fact, it was his importune prayer that prevented him from being robbed of the answer to his request which had been released on the very first day that he started praying, but was hijacked by principalities (Daniel 10:12-13). I pray that your cry to God will be heard today and you will have testimonies in Jesus' Name.

Prayer Point

Father, avenge me of my adversaries today, and put laughter on my lips in Jesus' Name.

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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Open Heavens 19 October 2017: Thursday daily devotional by Pastor E. A. Adeboye – All things work for good

Posted: 17 Oct 2017 01:42 PM PDT

ALL THINGS WORK FOR GOOD – Thursday October 19^th 2017

Memorise: And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28

Read: Acts 8:1-8 (KJV)

8:1 And Saul was consenting unto his death. And at that time there was a great persecution against the church which was at Jerusalem; and they were all scattered abroad throughout the regions of Judaea and Samaria, except the apostles.

^8:2And devout men carried Stephen to his burial, and made great lamentation over him.

^8:3As for Saul, he made havock of the church, entering into every house, and haling men and women committed them to prison.

^8:4Therefore they that were scattered abroad went every where preaching the word.

^8:5Then Philip went down to the city of Samaria, and preached Christ unto them.

^8:6And the people with one accord gave heed unto those things which Philip spake, hearing and seeing the miracles which he did.

^8:7For unclean spirits, crying with loud voice, came out of many that were possessed with them: and many taken with palsies, and that were lame, were healed.

^8:8And there was great joy in that city.

Bible in one year: Ephesians 5-6, Philippians 1, Daniel 9:16-27, Hymn: Sing hymn 4

MESSAGE:

When we look at the situation of the world today, we can be tempted to think that God has withdrawn from the world He created, but nothing could be further from the truth. Our God is very much in charge of His created order. He has never and He will never lose grip of His created universe. Open Heaven 19 October 2017: Thursday daily devotional by Pastor E. A. Adeboye – All things work for good. One reason why some people think it is immoral to link God with what is happening in the world today is the evil that permeates the world as a result of sin being perpetrated by the men and women of this age. Such people believe that if God is involved in the affairs of this world, then the terrible things we are witnessing today should have triggered His direct intervention. Such opinions are not new; they were also expressed by some people at the time of the early Church, to whom Peter responded with the words of 2^nd Peter 3:9:

"The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance."

The events described in today's Bible reading showed God's people living in a very difficult time. The persecution of the early Christians by the Jews, which claimed the life of Stephen, caused the believers to scatter all over the then known world, in a bid to escape further persecution by the Jews. However, the dispersion resulted in the spread of the gospel. Philip, who was initially commissioned to minister to the widows of Jerusalem, became a city-wide evangelist in Samaria. The Bible testifies thus about him:

"Then Philip went down to the city of Samaria, and preached Christ unto them. And the people with one accord gave heed unto those things which Philip spake, hearing and seeing the miracles which he did."

Acts 8:5-6

You can therefore see that indeed, all the things that happened in Jerusalem, including the scattering of the disciples, worked together for the salvation and deliverance of the people of Samaria and other parts of the world. My prayer for you is that all the things you are passing through this season will work together for your good in Jesus' Name. However, only those who love God have all the assurance of all things working together in their favour,, especially those who are called according to God's purpose. Therefore, ensure that your love for God is sincere, so that your expectations will not be disappointed

Prayer Point

Father, in accordance with Your word, let all things begin to work together for my good in Jesus' Name.

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Open Heavens 18 October 2017: Wednesday daily devotional by Pastor E. A. Adeboye – Hope in these last days

Posted: 16 Oct 2017 01:51 PM PDT

HOPE IN THESE LAST DAYS – Wednesday October 18 2017

Memorise: I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you. John 14:18

Read: Joel 2:28-32 (KJV)

^2:28And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions:

^2:29And also upon the servants and upon the handmaids in those days will I pour out my spirit.

^2:30And I will sheww onders in the heavens and in the earth, blood, and fire, and pillars of smoke.

^2:31The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before the great and terrible day of the Lord come.

^2:32And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be delivered: for in mount Zion and in Jerusalem shall be deliverance, as the Lord hath said, and in the remnant whom the Lordshall call.

Bible in one year: Ephesians 2-4, Daniel 9:3-15, Hymn: Sing hymn 1

MESSAGE:

You can live above the storms of life in these last days through the power of God's word. The Lord has promised us in His word that He will not leave us comfortless (John 14:18). You therefore have His assurance that no matter how bad your situation may appear to be, there is hope for you. Let these words of Job 14:7 bring hope to your heart:

"For there is hope of a tree, if it be cut down, that it will sprout again, and that the tender branch thereof will not cease."

While Jesus and His disciples were on a missionary journey, the disciples desperately called his attention to a raging storm. Open Heaven 18 October 2017: Wednesday daily devotional by Pastor E. A. Adeboye – Hope in these last days.

He calmly woke up and rebuked the storm, and right away, there was great calm (Mark 4:36-41). The disciples first struggled to survive the storm on their own, but the more they tried, the more they were in danger of perishing at sea, until Jesus intervened. I pray that the Almighty God will intervene in your situation today in Jesus' Name. From the words of the Lord, we know that the last days will be a time of turmoil with several raging storms (Luke 21:25-26). We are indeed in the last days. Are you experiencing a storm? The Lord has different strategies to bring comfort to you. He can simply calm the storm by the awesome power of His presence, or by directly commanding the storm to become still. He can also provide a cover for you from the storm. This is why you need to stay in God's presence where your destiny can remain secure.

The Lord has promised the outpouring of His Spirit upon all flesh in the last days. Acts 2:17 says,

"And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams:"

We are living in times when the Spirit of the Lord is empowering the saints for the fulfilment of prophecies and the actualisation of visions. The Body of Christ therefore has no excuse not to do exploits for God in times as these, because the promise of the Spirit's outpouring has already been fulfilled by the Father. God is set to do great things, not because of our own abilities but because of His sovereignty. Not one of God's children will be left out of His great move in these last days. Sons, daughters, old men, young men, menservants and maidservants are all relevant to God in His agenda for this time. He has reserved better things for His people in the midst of the turmoil unfolding in the world, and He will being to give us divine revelation of how we will transmit from where we are to where we ought to be by His spirit. The Spirit will also release the strength and vigour needed for the actualisation of these dreams.

Prayer Point

Father, let there be an outpouring of Your Spirit upon my life.

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Open Heavens 17 October 2017: Tuesday daily devotional by Pastor E. A. Adeboye – Enjoy the services of angels

Posted: 15 Oct 2017 02:28 AM PDT

ENJOYING THE SERVICES OF ANGELS – Tuesday October 17^th 2017

Memorise: Who maketh this angels spirits; his ministers a flaming fire: Psalm 104:4

Read: Psalm 91:9-13 (KJV)

^91:9Because thou hast made the Lord, which is my refuge, even the most High, thy habitation;

^91:10There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling.

^91:11For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways.

^91:12They shall bear thee up in their hands, lest thou dash thy foot against a stone.

^91:13Thou shalt tread upon the lion and adder: the young lion and the dragon shalt thou trample under feet.

Bible in one year: Galatians 4-6, Ephesians 1, Daniel 8:15-9:2, Hymn: Sing hymn 8

MESSAGE:

There are several misconceptions about the existence and purpose of angels. Some people don't believe that angels exist. Some other people who believe in the existence of angels don't know their purpose. It is important for us to know the truth of what God's word says about angels, so that we don't miss out on the ministry of angels in our lives. Open Heaven 17 October 2017: Tuesday daily devotional by Pastor E. A. Adeboye – Enjoy the services of angels. Today's memory verse confirms that angels exist, and gives a hint on why they were created. From this scripture, we understand that angels are ministering spirits. We have two categories of angles: holy angels of God and fallen angels. The term "fallen angels" refers to Satan and the group of angels that rebelled along with him against God. These angels, now called the devil and demons, were cast out of heaven and are awaiting the day of God's final judgement against them, when they will be sent into the place of eternal punishment (Isaiah 14:12-16, Ezekiel 28:12-19, Revelation 12:9, Matthew 8:29, Revelation 20:10). On the other hand, the holy angels of God are those angels that have remained loyal to God as their sovereign Lord. Concerning these angels, Psalms 103:20 says,

"Bless the LORD, ye his angels, that excel in strength, that do his commandments, hearkening unto the voice of his word."

As a child of God, the angels of God are meant to minister to you and for you in the hour of great need, especially in situations beyond human control and power. Hebrews 1:14 says,

"Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation?"

For example, angels ministered to Jesus after His temptation and before He went to the cross (Matthew 4:11, Luke 22:43). Psalm 91:11-12 mentions some specific assignments of the angels of God, saying,

"For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways. They shall bear thee up in their hands, lest thou dash thy foot against a stone."

Years ago, when some of the brethren came to me suggesting that I begin to carry bodyguards around, because they would not want to lose me to hoodlums or hired assassins, I declined because, based on the above scripture, the One who called me has more than enough angelic bodyguards to take care of my security, and they are more effective than a billion human bodyguards could ever be. Note however that the angels of God should never be worshipped or prayed to. Often times, because of their awesome nature, those who encountered them attempted to do this, but every time, these angels themselves forbade them from doing so (Revelation 22:8-9). Are you enjoying the ministry of angels?

Action Point

Thank God for His ministering spirits that have been assigned to take care of you.

Open Heavens 16 October 2017: Monday daily devotional by Pastor E. A. Adeboye – Practical Christianity

Posted: 15 Oct 2017 02:23 AM PDT

PRACTICAL CHRISTIANITY- Monday October 16^th 2017

Memorise: For I desired mercy, and sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings. Hosea 6:6

Read: Psalm 51:12-18 (KJV)

^51:12Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold me with thy free spirit.

^51:13Then will I teach transgressors thy ways; and sinners shall be converted unto thee.

^51:14Deliver me from bloodguiltiness, O God, thou God of my salvation: and my tongue shall sing aloud of thy righteousness.

^51:15O Lord, open thou my lips; and my mouth shall shew forth thy praise.

^51:16For thou desirest not sacrifice; else would I give it: thou delightest not in burnt offering.

^51:17The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise.

^51:18Do good in thy good pleasure unto Zion: build thou the walls of Jerusalem.

Bible in one year: Galatians 1-3, Daniel 8:1-14, Hymn: Sing hymn 14

MESSAGE:

Going to church is not same as knowing God. There are many people in church today whose lifestyles do not reflect having any experiential knowledge of who God is. Furthermore, being involved in church activities is not the same as loving God. If you love God, it will show in the way you conduct the affairs of your life. God is a merciful God who desires the prosperity of His children, and He is in search of hearts that are longing for Him. Open Heaven 16 October 2017: Monday daily devotional by Pastor E. A. Adeboye – Practical Christianity. God is calling us into an intimate knowledge of His son and His attributes. If you know God, the evidence will be seen in the way you relate with people around you. This includes your colleagues in the office as well as your neighbours at home. If your lifestyle does not match with God's word, no matter how much you give to Him or the activities you engage in to impress Him, you will not find favour in His sight. The words of 1^st Samuel 15:22 are very clear:

"…Hath the LORD as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to hearken than the fat of rams."

Some time ago, at a gathering of God's people at the Redemption Camp, I had to tell everyone there that if you know you are not genuinely saved by the blood of the Lamb, there is no need to give any offering to God. open heaven devotional 2017 God will not accept the offerings of sinners. It is an abomination before Him (Proverbs 15:8). Our lives must count for God first, before other things can follow suit.

God wants us to obey His voice and follow His word for our lives. He wants His children to all be true people who impact the lives of others positively. Living a godly life is all that God desires from us. When we live according to His standards, He will be pleased with all that we have to offer. Morality and rituals cannot grant us access to the mercy of God. Before the prodigal son could receive mercy, he had to come to his senses and amend his ways by going back to his father. God is longing for those who will praise Him in spirit and in truth. He is desperate for those who will magnify Him not for what they can get from Him but for who He is. Do you know that you can come before God with big offerings and yet stir up His anger? This will not be your lot in Jesus' Name. No amount of sacrifice from us can equal His sacrifice for us. The scope of this sacrifice can be seen in these words of Romans 8:32:

"He that spared not his own son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also give us all things."

Key Point

Obedience is better than sacrifice

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Open Heavens 15 October 2017: Sunday daily devotional by Pastor E. A. Adeboye – Like the sacrifice of Cain?

Posted: 14 Oct 2017 04:50 AM PDT

LIKE THE SACRIFICE OF CAIN? – Sunday October 15^th 2017

Memorise: Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver. 2^nd Corinthians 9:7

Read: Genesis: 4:1-7 (KJV)

4:1 And Adam knew Eve his wife; and she conceived, and bare Cain, and said, I have gotten a man from the Lord.

^4:2And she again bare his brother Abel. And Abel was a keeper of sheep, but Cain was a tiller of the ground.

^4:3And in process of time it came to pass, that Cain brought of the fruit of the ground an offering unto the Lord.

^4:4And Abel, he also brought of the firstlings of his flock and of the fat thereof. And the Lord had respect unto Abel and to his offering:

^4:5But unto Cain and to his offering he had not respect. And Cain was very wroth, and his countenance fell.

^4:6And the Lord said unto Cain, Why art thou wroth? and why is thy countenance fallen?

^4:7If thou doest well, shalt thou not be accepted? and if thou doest not well, sin lieth at the door. And unto thee shall be his desire, and thou shalt rule over him.

Bible in one year: 2^nd Corinthians 11-13, Daniel 7:13-28, Hymn: Sing hymn 10

MESSAGE:

When it comes to the issue of giving, we are not only expected to do what is required but also what is commanded by the Almighty God. No matter how much you give in church, or how much you give to different causes in God's Kingdom, you can never out-give God. God is more interested in the attitude with which you give than in what you give. Open Heaven 15 October 2017: Sunday daily devotional by Pastor E. A. Adeboye – Like the sacrifice of Cain? He knows to what extent He has blessed you, and He expects your acts of giving to reflect this. Each time we sow, God allows our seed to multiply. Since I have been giving God, I have never known a better yesterday, because God is always doing something new in my life. I always pity those who do not give to God. This is foolishness, because there is nothing you have today that you have not received from God. At the table of the Almighty set before you, you are permitted to take what you want and as much as you want (Psalm 23:5). There is no scarcity in Heaven, and this is why God had promised to open the windows of heaven to pour out a blessing on those who obey His commandments concerning tithes, offerings, and sowing to kingdom assignments and charities. Your acts of giving must be done cheerfully and not grudgingly.

In today's Bible reading, Abel's sacrifice was accepted while that of Cain was rejected. Why did this happen? Abel brought his sacrifice to God with joy, thankfulness and with great expectation. He brought his offering with an upright heart, and he also offered a sacrifice that was well pleasing to God. When people are not sincere with God, it doesn't matter how many sermons they have listened to, or how many hours they have spent in the place of prayer, things will still always go wrong with them. God was not pleased with pleased with Cain's sacrifice because his heart was not right before Him. Cain was envious of his brother's blessings and he failed to focus on his own heart. May your sacrifice not be rejected before God in Jesus' Name. Cain was a wicked man, operating under the influence of the flesh; therefore, his sacrifice was an abomination before God. Proverbs 15:8 says,

"The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord but the prayer of the upright is his delight."

If a tree is good, its fruits will be good. God is interested in the fruits we bear. Abel was careful in the choice of his sacrifice. He intentionally used the best of his flock because he understood that if you give your best to God, He will in turn give His best to you. Endeavour to always give the best of your life to God, and see how He will respond.

Action Point:

Offer the best of your time and the best of your service to God today.

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