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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 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 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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Open Heavens 14 October 2017: Saturday daily devotional by Pastor E. A. Adeboye – One with God is a majority

Posted: 13 Oct 2017 03:17 AM PDT

ONE WITH GOD IS A MAJORITY – Saturday October 14^th 2017

Memorise: And he answered, Fear not: for they that be with us are more than they that be with them. 2^nd Kings 6:16

Read: 2^nd Kings 6:8-17 (KJV)

^6:8Then the king of Syria warred against Israel, and took counsel with his servants, saying, In such and such a place shall be my camp.

^6:9And the man of God sent unto the king of Israel, saying, Beware that thou pass not such a place; for thither the Syrians are come down.

^6:10And the king of Israel sent to the place which the man of God told him and warned him of, and saved himself there, not once nor twice.

^6:11Therefore the heart of the king of Syria was sore troubled for this thing; and he called his servants, and said unto them, Will ye not shew me which of us is for the king of Israel?

^6:12And one of his servants said, None, my lord, O king: but Elisha, the prophet that is in Israel, telleth the king of Israel the words that thou speakest in thy bedchamber.

^6:13And he said, Go and spy where he is, that I may send and fetch him. And it was told him, saying, Behold, he is in Dothan.

^6:14Therefore sent he thither horses, and chariots, and a great host: and they came by night, and compassed the city about.

^6:15And when the servant of the man of God was risen early, and gone forth, behold, an host compassed the city both with horses and chariots. And his servant said unto him, Alas, my master! how shall we do?

^6:16And he answered, Fear not: for they that be with us are more than they that be with them.

^6:17And Elisha prayed, and said, Lord, I pray thee, open his eyes, that he may see. And the Lord opened the eyes of the young man; and he saw: and, behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire round about Elisha.

Bible in one year: 2^nd Corinthians 8-10, Daniel 7:1-12, Hymn: Sing hymn 18

MESSAGE:

One fundamental reason why some people have turned their back against godly living is that the ungodly are more in number than those who are godly. It takes faith in God to live a godly life in this age of political correctness, the ascendancy of philosophies of relativism and humanism, and agitation for the "fundamental human rights" of people involved in acts that are despicable to God. Open Heaven 14 October 2017: Saturday daily devotional by Pastor E. A. Adeboye – One with God is a majority. The age-long saying that "One with God is a Majority" is no longer popular because no one wants to suffer humiliation and marginalisation by the ungodly majority. The story in our Bible reading demonstrates the truth that one with God is indeed a majority. While waging war against the king of Israel, the king of Syria discovered that all the tactical information he was discussing with his generals was somehow revealed to the king of Israel again and again. The King of Syria was so troubled by this, because he thought he had a mole among his men, divulging all his secrets to the king of Israel. My prayer for you today is that God will expose every plan of your enemies to you, and all their destructive schemes against you will fall in Jesus' Name. When the king of Syria discovered that Elisha was the divine informant leaking his secrets, he ordered his arrest. On seeing the great host of the king of Syria that came by night to arrest his master, the servant of the prophet was so afraid and he cried out to Elisha, "Alas, my master! How shall we do? "The prophet, in 2^nd Kings 6:16, answered thus:

"….Fear not: for they that be with us are more than they that be with them."

After Elisha prayed that the Lord should open the eyes of his servant, the young prophet saw an angelic host with horses and chariots of fire around where they were. There and then, he believed that indeed there is a majority of hosts with the one who is on the Lord's side.

The question is, are you on God's side? You have no reason to fear if indeed you are with God. When we are in the minority from a physical perspective, our Lord Jesus Christ warns us against being discouraged, because with God on our side, we are always in the majority. After all, Jesus' Name is Emmanuel, which means "God with us" (Matthew 1:23). 1^st John 4:4 says,

"Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world."

I therefore encourage you to move on to the righteous side of God today. Moving on to the side of Jesus Christ is moving on to the side of victory, redemption and peaceful living.

Prayer Point

Father, I have learnt that one with You is a majority, I therefore come to declare anew my allegiance to You. Please receive me to your side and fight my battle for me.

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Open Heavens 13 October 2017: Friday daily devotional by Pastor E. A. Adeboye – God’s watchman

Posted: 09 Oct 2017 11:49 AM PDT

GOD'S WATCHMAN – Friday October 13^th 2017

Memorise: And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. Mark 16:15

Read: Ezekiel 33:1-6 (KJV)

33:1 Again the word of the Lord came unto me, saying,

^33:2Son of man, speak to the children of thy people, and say unto them, When I bring the sword upon a land, if the people of the land take a man of their coasts, and set him for their watchman:

^33:3If when he seeth the sword come upon the land, he blow the trumpet, and warn the people;

^33:4Then whosoever heareth the sound of the trumpet, and taketh not warning; if the sword come, and take him away, his blood shall be upon his own head.

^33:5He heard the sound of the trumpet, and took not warning; his blood shall be upon him. But he that taketh warning shall deliver his soul.

^33:6But if the watchman see the sword come, and blow not the trumpet, and the people be not warned; if the sword come, and take any person from among them, he is taken away in his iniquity; but his blood will I require at the watchman's hand.

Bible in one year: 2^nd Corinthians 4-7, Daniel 6:14-28, Hymn: Sing hymn 13

MESSAGE:

Humanity is perishing every day because of sin. So many people are unaware of the truth of God's word about the consequences of sin, and some who know this truth are drawing back from it. Due to the pervasiveness of iniquity in the world today, those who used to be very hot for the Lord are now cooling off in the flesh, while some have even departed from the faith completely. Open Heaven 13 October 2017: Friday daily devotional by Pastor E. A. Adeboye – God's watchman. The irony of it all is that the Church is behaving as if all is well. The world is blind and needs to know about God. As God's watchman, you are the light of the world. You are a city set on a hill, and you are the salt of the earth. However, are you measuring up to God's expectation in the area of your responsibilities towards the great commission? How many sinners have you spoken to about the consequences of their actions? How many souls have you followed up this year? Many believers who are supposed to be God's watchmen are now complacent; they are no longer aware of what the Spirit is saying. Today, there is so much religion without the visible demonstration of the power of the Holy Ghost. It is only through salvation in Jesus that there can be restoration of life to those dying in sin. The baptism of the Holy Ghost is for the purpose of going into all parts of the world to effect the deliverance of all those held captive by Satan (Acts 1:8)

As God's watchman, you cannot afford to remain empty spiritually. You must be fruitful (John 15:16). We need to wake up and start bearing fruit if we do not want to be condemned. Most of the things happening around us today that have become a threat to the Body of Christ are happening because we are not doing what God expects of us. If we preach the true gospel as handed over to us by the apostles of old, the Church of God today will be more vibrant, healthier and spiritually active. If you will be equipped for the great assignment of the great commission, you need to avoid falling into the sin of covetousness, pride, self-centeredness, love of money, and ambition for power. We need to go to God in prayer and ask for His fire to be released upon our hearts, so that we can recover lost grounds. To God's watchmen, He is saying return to the great commission. To the great commission is God's ultimate assignment and it entails transforming people from the kingdom of darkness into the kingdom of light, through the power of Holy Ghost. Let the gospel be preached to all people in all places. If there are places you can't go yourself, make arrangements to send other there to do the work. The gospel of reconciliation is a message of universal concern, and we can all make a difference as we pray our part.

Prayer Point

Father, please help me to play my role in Your Kingdom agenda.

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