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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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