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Open Heavens 26 July 2017: Wednesday daily devotional by Pastor E. A. Adeboye- Access Divine Counsel

Posted: 25 Jul 2017 02:19 AM PDT

ACCESS DIVINE COUNSEL – Wednesday July 26^th 2017

Memorise: sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth. John 17:17

Read: John 17:15-17 (KJV)

^17:15I pray not that thou shouldest take them out of the world, but that thou shouldest keep them from the evil.

^17:16They are not of the world, even as I am not of the world.

^17:17Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth.

Bible in one year: 1^st King 2, Ezekiel 16:6-22, Hymn: Sing hymn 15

MESSAGE:

Access to divine guidance is one yardstick you can use to determine whether you are a sheep in the fold of Jesus Christ, the Great Shepherd. This is very central to our walk with God, as it determines the status of our relationship with Christ. Amassing years in the faith is not as important as increasing the frequency of receiving divine guidance. This means that if you receive Jesus Christ as Lord and saviour some 5, 10, 20 or more years ago, but still cannot easily be led by the Spirit of God on various matters, you are hardly growing spiritually. Romans 8:14 says,

"For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God."

A close walk with the Holy Spirit is the bedrock for receiving divine guidance. In John 16:13, Jesus clearly stated one major reason why the Holy Spirit was sent to the world. Open Heavens 26 July 2017: Wednesday daily devotional by Pastor E. A. Adeboye- Access Divine Counsel. The Holy Spirit is the Spirit of truth, and so it falls within the purview of His duties to guide you along the path of truth. If you have a knotty issue that cannot be unravelled, simply go to the Holy Spirit, and He will guide you aright. He operates in the realm of truth and necessarily facts. Some people equate facts with truth but that is not often the case. Just as lies are a distortion of the facts, facts can sometimes be contrary to truth. Facts are observations that have been subjected to interpretations based on current knowledge, and because knowledge changes, facts can also change.

What then is truth? The Lord Jesus Christ answers this question in John 17:17:

"Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth."

The word of God is truth. Also, the Godhead is an embodiment of truth. In fact, Jesus in John 14:6 declared:

…I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me."

Truth is based on faith. If you will receive divine guidance, you must be prepared to walk in God's path of truth. The truth is ever constant. God wants His children to walk with the truth and not necessarily by facts. Open Heavens 26 July 2017. When a child of God is ill for example, the fact is that there are physical signs and manifestations of the ailment on that individual, but the truth is that Jesus has already paid the price of the healing of every child of God. For this reason, the Bible says we walk by faith (truth) and not by sight (facts) (2^nd Corinthians 5:7). This means, you must be a person of faith. You must live by the truth and not contradict God's word by your lifestyle. Also, you cannot be telling lies and expect the truth of God to be revealed to you. Choose to live by truth today.

Key Point

A liar cannot receive a revelation of the Truth until he or she is ready to dump falsehood.

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Open Heavens 25 July 2017 - Admit Your Mistakes

Posted: 24 Jul 2017 02:46 PM PDT

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Open Heavens 25 July 2017: Tuesday daily devotional by Pastor E. A. Adeboye- Admit Your Mistakes

Posted: 24 Jul 2017 05:14 AM PDT

ADMIT YOUR MISTAKES – Tuesday July 25^th 2017

Memorise: For I acknowledge my transgressions: and my sin is ever before me.

Read: Psalm 51:1-4 (KJV)

51:1 Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy lovingkindness: according unto the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions.

^51:2Wash me throughly from mine iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin.

^51:3For I acknowledge my transgressions: and my sin is ever before me.

^51:4Against thee, thee only, have I sinned, and done this evil in thy sight: that thou mightest be justified when thou speakest, and be clear when thou judgest.

Bible in one year: 1^st Kings 1, Ezekiel 15:1-16:5, Hymn: Sing hymn 6

MESSAGE:

As believers, although we have been made the righteousness of God in Christ Jesus, we are still capable of making mistakes, because of the nature of the body our spirit man still inhabits. Until we shed this body and put on the glorious body of the resurrected Christ, we will still be prone to mistakes and error (1^st Corinthians 15:42-44, 1^st Corinthians 15:52-54). Hence, we need to be more prayerful and careful in all our dealings (Matthew 26:41). To reach your God-given goal, you must avoid mistakes. You must avoid falling too. If you however fall, you can humbly and sorrowfully admit your mistake. After David fell into the sin of adultery and murder, he said,

"For I acknowledge my transgression: and my sin is ever before me."

Psalm 51:3

If you sin, admit that you have sinned. 2^nd Corinthians 7:9-10 says godly sorrow leads you to repentance. Those who are close to me can testify to the fact that whenever something goes wrong with whatever I'm working on, the first question I ask my-self is, "Where have I gone wrong?"

You cannot make progress if you keep passing the buck or shifting blame. It is easy to make excuses. The lazy and the proud will look for every reason to justify their weaknesses or failure. Open Heavens 25 July 2017: Tuesday daily devotional by Pastor E. A. Adeboye- Admit Your Mistakes. When you knowledge and confess your weaknesses to God, you trigger a release of God's power to enable you live above them. 2^nd Corinthians 12:9 says,

"And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me."

In the parable of the talents, the man with five talents never gave any excuse for why he should not succeed; hence, he was able to double his talents (Matthew 25:14-30). The man with two talents equally made no room for excuses, and so, he too doubled his talents. The man with one talent however came up with excuses for non-performance. Open Heavens 25 July 2017. If you are always quick to explain away your failures, it is because you are too proud to admit your mistakes. Who does not make mistakes? When you err, admit your wrong doing. Studying mathematics taught me that I can be wrong. Many people find it difficult to accept that they are wrong. If you try to prove to them that they are wrong, they will do everything possible to wriggle out of it. Explaining a way your wrong-doing does not make you any less guilty. Have you made any mistake? Sorrowfully admit your error and ask for forgiveness.

Key Point

Admitting your mistake is not a sign of weakness like many think. Rather, it is a manifestation of strength of character.

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Open Heavens 24 July 2017 - Living in Fear?

Posted: 23 Jul 2017 01:38 PM PDT

Open Heavens 24 July 2017: Monday daily devotional by Pastor E. A. Adeboye- Living in Fear?

Posted: 23 Jul 2017 05:58 AM PDT

LIVING IN FEAR? – Monday July 24^th 2017

Memorise: There is no fear in love; but perfect love caseteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that fearth is not made perfect in love. 1^st John 4:18

Read: 1^st John 4:17-18 (KJV)

^4:17Herein is our love made perfect, that we may have boldness in the day of judgment: because as he is, so are we in this world.

^4:18There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.

Bible in one year: 2^nd Samuel 23-24, Ezekiel 14:12-23, Hymn: Sing hymn 9

MESSAGE:

If you have God as your Refuge, you have a priceless treasure because this gives you access to help in times a trouble. With God as your Refuge, irrespective of what is happening around you, you have no cause to panic. As unlikely as this may sound, it is possible to be under God's cover and be unaffected by every satanic missile flying around both day and night (Psalm 91:5-6). Due to negative influences from their environment, some people have grown up with a particular phobia for the last quarter of the year. Between January and August, they go about their normal business activities with boldness, but as the month of September approaches, fear envelopes their hearts. As they read or hear of various accidents happening here and there, their fear is heightened. Open Heavens 24 July 2017: Monday daily devotional by Pastor E. A. Adeboye- Living in Fear?. Some people allow this condition to degenerate to the extent that fear redefines all their remaining activities for the year. They may have to cancel all their air travel for fear of air crush. Even their road trips would be seriously reduced for fear of road accidents. They try as much as possible to confine themselves to their houses and will therefore give all kinds of excuses for not accepting any assignment or invitation during that period. Such people are just being manipulated by fear!

"There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth our fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love."

1^st John 4:18

If you live in fear, you are in Satan's bondage (Hebrews 2:15). Your love for God and fellow brethren cannot be perfect if you still create room for fear. When you live in fear, you give the devil so much attention, thereby empowering him over your life and destiny. Whatever or whoever you fear controls you. Luke 1:74 says we were saved to serve God without fear. Open Heavens 24 July 2017. So if you say you are born again but you still live in fear, you need to know who you are serving, because you should not live in fear of anything while serving God. You cannot have the fear of God in your heart and the fear of the devil at the same time. The moment you begin to fear the devil or his agents, you drift into bondage. If you are sure of your salvation but still live in fear, check yourself; it is likely you are ignorant of who you are in Christ. Also, as a child of God, when you engage in disobedience or harbour a secret sin in your heart, you lose your confidence and fear sets in. if this is your case, repent of your sin and fully turn to God!

Action Point:

If your heart is always filled with fear, invest time to study who you are in Christ from the book of Ephesians.

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Open Heavens 23 July 2017 - Dangers of Financial Storms I

Posted: 22 Jul 2017 01:05 PM PDT

Open Heavens 23 July 2017: Sunday daily devotional by Pastor E. A. Adeboye- Dangers of Financial Storms I

Posted: 22 Jul 2017 06:26 AM PDT

DANGERS OF FINANCIAL STORMS I – Sunday July 23^rd 2017

Memorise: The poor is hated even of his own neighbour: but the rich hath many friends. Proverbs 14:20

Read: Proverbs 14:20-22 (KJV)

^14:20The poor is hated even of his own neighbour: but the rich hath many friends.

^14:21He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he.

^14:22Do they not err that devise evil? but mercy and truth shall be to them that devise good.

Bible in one year: 2^nd Samuel 21:22, Ezekiel 13:20-14:11, Hymn: Sing hymn 4

MESSAGE:

Peace is desirable because it signifies everything that is calm, quite and in order. On the other hand, storms are undesirable because they bring turbulence, trouble, fear and absence of rest. While all storms are bad, a financial storm is one of the worst storms that can hit the foundation of an individual, family or community. One reason why financial storms are more deadly is because they can trigger off other storms. For instance, Proverbs 14:20 says,

"The poor is hated even of his own neighbour: but the rich hath many friends."

This means that because of the poverty of the poor, many of his neighbours prefer to avoid him. Some would even develop hatred for him just for that reason. This describes the attitude of many unsaved people to their poor neighbours. Open Heavens 23 July 2017: Sunday daily devotional by Pastor E. A. Adeboye- Dangers of Financial Storms I. It is most unfortunate that some believers also follow this evil trend. This has led to the formation of cliques and factions in places where there should be unity and togetherness. Psalm 10:2 says that only a wicked and proud fellow would subject the poor to such treatment. Some Church leaders cannot stand seeing those who are not well-to-do. As a result, they discriminate against them, using every excuse in the book. They appoint only those who are rich into positions, even when they know that the poor are more ideal for such positions. If you are involved in such discriminatory practices, remember Psalm 12:5 which says that when the poor cry out to God, He will arise on their behalf against their oppressors.

Are you hated by your neighbours because of the financial storms you are confronted with? Fear not! According to Psalm 69:33, the Lord will hear your cry today and bring you out of poverty and reproach. Moreover, financial storms can make an individual contemplate suicide. Open Heavens 23 July 2017. In 1^st King 17:12, due to the financial storms that the widow of Zarephath was going through with her son, she decided that they should just take their last meal and afterwards die. Have you found yourself in a similar situation where you are contemplating or have even attempted suicide? Stop right there! Suicide can never solve your problems. It is worse than going from frying pan into fire. See your pastor, tell him your situation and see what he can do to help. However, more importantly, call on the Lord to deliver you from the challenges you are confronted with. I rebuke every spirit of death suggesting suicide to you right now! I pray that hope be restored in your heart right now in Jesus' Name.

Action Point

If your financial storm is so bad that you feel seriously pressured to commit suicide, just know that your turnaround is truly around you. Don't ever quit, and don't kill yourself!

Open Heavens Daily Devotional guide 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.
iOpenHeavens is the electronic version of the Hard Copy. The Open Heavens devotional application is available across all mobile platforms and operating systems: iOS, Android, Blackberry, Nokia, Windows Mobile and PC.

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Open Heavens 22 July 2017: Saturday daily devotional by Pastor E. A. Adeboye- Misdirected Requests

Posted: 21 Jul 2017 06:19 AM PDT

MISDIRECTED REQUESTS – Saturday July 22^nd 2017

Memorise: Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume it upon your lusts. James 4:3

Read: Genesis 30:1-2 (KJV)

30:1 And when Rachel saw that she bare Jacob no children, Rachel envied her sister; and said unto Jacob, Give me children, or else I die.

^30:2And Jacob's anger was kindled against Rachel: and he said, Am I in God's stead, who hath withheld from thee the fruit of the womb?

Bible in one year: 2^nd Samuel 19-20, Ezekiel 13:8-19, Hymn: Sing hymn 2

MESSAGE:

In Matthew 6:9-13, the Lord taught His disciples the right way to pray. Prayer is an outcry for assistance. It summons your ally to join forces with you in your fight against your foes in order to be victorious. Usually, when an individual encounters a problem too big to handle, he will call for the help of others. Open Heavens 22 July 2017. In the midst of a famine, when Elijah went to ask for water and food from the widow of Zarephath, he was simply praying (1^st King 17:8-16). Also, when this widow's son died and she cried to the man of God to restore him back to life, that was a prayer (1^st Kings 17:17-23). Furthermore, when Rachel asked Jacob to give her children, she was praying (Genesis 30:1). In 2^nd Kings 6:25-29, we see a woman praying to the king for help in enforcing her agreement to feed on another woman's son after her own son had been devoured. From all these cases, it can be established that prayer can be made to individuals, kings, men of God and ultimately, to God Himself. People also pray to the devil and his agents, when they go to them for help. There are some believers who go to their villages to cry to their unsaved parents for help over a nagging issue. Such parents are compelled to consult their oracles and apply charms in resolving these issues. When this occurs, that believer has been brought into covenant with the idols consulted, thereby giving the demonic spirits behind such idols the right to manipulate their lives. Open Heavens 22 July 2017: Saturday daily devotional by Pastor E. A. Adeboye- Misdirected Requests. Be very careful who you run to for help!

When Rachel asked Jacob to give her children in Genesis 30:1, Jacob got angry. Rachel even threatened to commit suicide if she did not have children. Her husband's response in Genesis 30:2^b says it all:

"Am I in God's stead, who hath withheld from thee the fruit of the womb?"

She was directing her right request to the wrong quarters. What she was asking was beyond his ability. Many times, we pray to the wrong person or send our desires to those who cannot truly help us. The Bible in Psalm 60:11 says,

"Give us help from trouble: for vain is the help of man."

Are you channelling your request to men instead of God? Stop doing so today! God is the only one with all the resources to meet all your needs; therefore, it is wise to direct your entire requests and cries to Him alone. As you do so, He will hear you.

Prayer Point

Father, visit all the widows in my local church; meet their needs and that of their children. Also, keep them pure and ready for your coming.

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Open Heavens 21 July 2017 - Do Afflictions Swallow Your God?
Open Heavens 21 July 2017: Friday daily devotional by Pastor E. A. Adeboye- Do Afflictions Swallow Your God?
Open Heavens 20 July 2017 - Abandoning God's Assignment?

Open Heavens 21 July 2017 - Do Afflictions Swallow Your God?

Posted: 20 Jul 2017 02:12 PM PDT

Open Heavens 21 July 2017: Friday daily devotional by Pastor E. A. Adeboye- Do Afflictions Swallow Your God?

Posted: 20 Jul 2017 06:48 AM PDT

DO AFFLICTIONS SWALLOW YOUR GOD? – Friday July 21^st 2017

Memorise: For I know that my redeemer liveth, and that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth: Job 19:25

Read: Job 19:23-27 (KJV)

^19:23Oh that my words were now written! oh that they were printed in a book!

^19:24That they were graven with an iron pen and lead in the rock for ever!

^19:25For I know that my redeemer liveth, and that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth:

^19:26And though after my skin worms destroy this body, yet in my flesh shall I see God:

^19:27Whom I shall see for myself, and mine eyes shall behold, and not another; though my reins be consumed within me.

Bible in one year: 2^nd Samuel 17:18, Ezekiel 12:21-13:7, Hymn: Sing hymn 1

MESSAGE:

Prophecies are great tools that God uses to intervene in the situations His people's lives. Every prophecy has certain conditions attached to it to trigger its actualisation. Knowing this truth, one particular year, when the Almighty God said that there would be an overflow in that year, I immediately realised that there was some work to be done. Open Heavens 21 July 2017. When He then asked us to fast for 100 days, I was not surprised. Understanding such a task was not an easy one, but obedience to it produced a great harvest in joy, overflowing blessings and much more. This is your season of overflow of God's blessings in Jesus' Name!

In 1^st King 17:8-16, when Elijah asked the widow of Zarephath to bring him some food, her response is worthy of note. 1^st Kings 17:12^a says,

"And she said, As the LORD thy God liveth, I have not a cake, but an handful of meal in a barrel, and a little oil in a cruse:"

In other words, she took a good look at Elijah and said, "I know your God". Daniel 11:32 says if you know the Almighty God, you will be empowered to do exploits. ' Exploits' here refers to activities that are way beyond the ordinary. God is in the business of doing exploits. Open Heavens 21 July 2017: Friday daily devotional by Pastor E. A. Adeboye - Do Afflictions Swallow Your God? It takes God to turn the hideout of highway robbers into a beautiful godly city. It takes the God of exploits to construct the present auditorium at the Redemption Camp, even with its staggering cost. If you ever want to see exploits, you must know this God personally.

In addition, not only did this widow know Elijah's God, she also declared Him to be alive. One of the most profound statements in the Bible was made by Job. In Job 19:25, He said:

"For I know that my redeemer liveth, and that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth."

At the time he said this, he was in a most distressing situation. Things were very bad indeed. He had lost all his wealth, property, children and even his health. However, in spite of his ordeal, he still proclaimed that God was alive. Many people tend to believe that God is not alive or that He is not who He says He is, just because of the severe trials of faith they are facing. Problems can never take God away. He doesn't cease to exist just because He has not answered your prayers. How much faith can you repose in God while going through difficult times? This is a true test of your character.

Action Point

Ask God to open more doors for us to reach the unreached countries with the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Open Heavens 20 July 2017 - Abandoning God's Assignment?

Posted: 19 Jul 2017 03:02 PM PDT

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