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

Open Heavens 9 September 2016:- Godliness and Contentment

Posted: 06 Sep 2016 02:28 PM PDT

GODLINESS AND CONTENTMENT – Friday September 9^th 2016

Memorise: But godliness with contentment is great gain. 1^st Timothy 6:6

Read: 1^st Timothy 6:6-10, (KJV)

⁶But godliness with contentment is great gain.

⁷For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out.

⁸And having food and raiment let us be therewith content.

⁹But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition.

¹⁰For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.

Bible in one year: Jeremiah 32:1-33:13, Psalms 53-54

MESSAGE

Godliness implies a kind of reverence for or devotion to God which produces a practical awareness of God in every aspect of life. True godliness is a way of life that permeates every aspect of life, from appearances to actions. A godly person cannot help but transmit and radiate godliness in a way that anybody who comes in contact with him or her will immediately feel the presence of God. Consequently, deceptive godliness in speech or action is not compatible with the Word of God. According to 2^nd Timothy 3:5, apparent godliness may not be genuine; the passage calls it "Having a form of godliness". Meanwhile Titus 2:11-12 says:

"For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world;"

From the above passage, it is clear that godliness can be interpreted as a measure of the level of sanctification of a child of God. The Bible in a few cases used the term "walking with God" to indicate the level of godliness of some fathers of faith. Examples of godliness in the Bible include Enoch in Genesis 5:24: 9 September 2016 open heavens

"And Enoch walked with God: and he was not; for God took him"

And Noah in Genesis 6:9:

"…. Noah was a just man and perfect in his generations, and Noah walked with God."

God demanded godliness from Abraham in Genesis 17:1

"… I am the Almighty God; walk before me, and be thou perfect."

And Abraham in turn confirmed compliance in Genesis 24:40 with the statement

Other examples of godliness include Simeon in Luke 2:25, Anna in Luke 2:37, and Cornelius in Acts 10:2. Therefore, godliness is mandatory as an evidence of knowing God and being known by Him. Open Heavens 9 September 2016:- Godliness and Contentment

According to 1^st Timothy 6:6, godliness should be accompanied by contentment. The Bible teaches that sorrow for sin is a sign of godliness and godly living demands self-discipline. The benefits of godliness cannot be over emphasised, 1^st Timothy 4:8 tells us that godliness is profitable unto all things, both in this life and in eternity. Today's memory verse emphasises that godliness with contentment brings great gain. It is also a sure defence against covetousness and all manners of trials and temptations which is the main source of backsliding and apostasy in the Church of God today. May the Lord have mercy!

Prayer Point

Father, please give me the grace to live above covetousness and greed in Jesus' name.

Open Heavens Daily Devotional, written by Pastor E.A Adeboye

Open Heavens 8 September 2016:- Do You Need Deliverance?

Posted: 06 Sep 2016 02:06 PM PDT

DO YOU NEED DELIVERANCE? – Thursday September 8^th 2016

Memorise: And these signs shall follow them that believe; in my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; Mark 16:17

Read: James 5:13-15, (KJV)

¹³Is any among you afflicted? let him pray. Is any merry? let him sing psalms.

¹⁴Is any sick among you? let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord:

¹⁵And the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up; and if he have committed sins, they shall be forgiven him.

Bible in one year: Jeremiah 29:24-31:40, Psalms 52

MESSAGE

Deliverance implies the rescue or liberation of a person from danger, suffering, bondage and sin. It also indicates freedom from people, forces or circumstances that are overwhelming. Sometimes, deliverance involves the expulsion of an evil spirit or spirits from a person. Deliverance focuses on captives, prisoners of war, slaves, debtors, suspected criminals, deportees, exiles, condemned sinners, and the oppressed. These people are often treated with great cruelty and indignity. Another focus of deliverance includes individuals dominated by the influence of a demon. Deliverance should be taken seriously; many are presently suffering due to ignorance of the influence of the devil in their lives. Open Heavens 8 September 2016:- Do You Need Deliverance?

Being a victim is especially pathetic because it is quite difficult and practically impossible for anyone in this situation to make any progress in life or be delivered by self-help. Consequently, experiences of stagnancy, failure, fruitlessness, sickness, misfortune, etc., are possible indications that deliverance is required. I prophecy into the life of a user of this devotional that is experiencing any of these evil conditions, you shall be delivered today in Jesus' name. Incidentally, hope for deliverance is certain because there is a powerful Saviour and Deliverer, His name is Jesus. All power in Heaven and on earth belongs to Him. Every person and circumstance of life is subject to His authority, and demons are powerless before Him. Matthew 17:18 says; 8 September 2016 open heavens

"And Jesus rebuked the devil; and he departed out of him: and the child was cured from that very hour."

At the Word of Jesus or at the mention of His name by a disciple, demons flew out and people were delivered. Once again, I decree in the name of Jesus, receive deliverance from every form of bondage now. Matthew 10:1 says;

"And when he had called unto him his twelve disciples, he gave them power against unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all manner of sickness and all manner of disease."

Do you need deliverance of any kind? Accept Jesus as your Lord and Saviour, make every effort to avoid self-destructive behaviours of immorality and sin. Then seek a true disciple of Jesus with delegated power and authority over demons, who will call upon the name of Jesus for your deliverance. Intensive prayers with a word of command will dislodge the stronghold of the enemy in your life today in the name of Jesus.

Prayer Point

Father, please set me free from every bondage of the devil today in Jesus' name.

Open Heavens Daily Devotional, written by Pastor E.A Adeboye