Open Heaven 17
August 2020: [Monday] – Rejoicing in Hope
Memorise:
Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer. Romans
12:12
Read:
Matthew 5:10-12 (KJV)
10 Blessed
are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the
kingdom of heaven.
11 Blessed
are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner
of evil against you falsely, for my sake.
12 Rejoice,
and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted
they the prophets which were before you.
Message:-
Abraham despite being childless at
ninety, kept his hope to become a father of many nations (Romans 4:18).
Open Heaven 17 August 2020 – Rejoicing in Hope
However, many Christians today have lost hope in God’s promises, waiting for their physical manifestations before they believe.
If you are in the category of Christians
described above, ask God today for the grace to remain hopeful in His promises
for your life.
Abraham for example enjoyed this grace
(Romans 4:16) even before Jesus was born and our saviour confirmed this when He
said: “Your father Abraham rejoiced to
see my day: and he saw it, and was glad” (John 8:56). The grace was so
sufficient that he hoped against all odds and developed faith that earned him
friendship with the Almighty God.
Open Heaven 17 August 2020: [Monday] – Rejoicing in Hope
Hope is a key element in describing
faith (Hebrews 11:1) without which no man can please God (Hebrews 11:6). Hope
ensures that we obey His command to always rejoice (1st
Thessalonians 5:16) even in the midst of tribulations.
Hope is the assurance that what we
desire will come to pass (Romans 8:24). Today’s memory verse also lets us know
that through hope, we can develop patience and strength especially in
tribulation. It is saddening however, that some Christians lose hope and
backslide in the face of trials. This ought not to be.
Open Heaven 17 August 2020 Monday: Action Point
In today’s Bible reading, Jesus talks
about rejoicing as a means of endurance, as well as the blessings attached to
enduring persecution. James 1:12 also says:
“Blessed is
the man that endureth temptation: for
when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath
promised to them that love him.”
Hope also helps one to tarry for
results in the place of prayer. Someone who lacks hope won’t pray long before
searching for an alternative.
Abraham had faith in God and it was
imputed to him for righteousness (Romans 4:17-22). Beloved, are you losing hope
already? Please do not, because there is glory ahead of you. Be patient so you
can obtain (Colossians 1:27)
Action
Point
Take
time to give God intense worship even when it seems difficult to do so. Hope
shall rise for your comfort.
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 Churches in
the world and also the President of Christ
the Redeemer's Ministries.
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