Open Heaven 25 November 2021: [Thursday] Devotional By Pastor E.A. Adeboye – Stand Up Against Evil
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Heaven 25 November 2021 TOPIC: Stand Up
Against Evil
MEMORISE: He that
justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, even they both are
abomination to the LORD. Proverbs 17:15
READ: Proverb 17:13-15 (KJV)
13. Whoso rewardeth evil for good, evil shall not
depart from his house.
14. The beginning of strife is as when one letteth
out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with.
15. He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, even they both are abomination to the LORD.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Jude 1:1-25
Open Heaven 25 November 2021 MESSAGE:
The ability to stand firm against evil is one of the many
virtues that are gradually disappearing from the Church today. The axiom If you
can’t beat them, join them has become widely acceptable. May God help His
Church in the mighty name of Jesus.
Also Read: Open Heaven 24
November 2021 – Cry Out to the Lord
Our
memory verse today states clearly that God abhors those who support wickedness
as well as those who upbraid the just. When we refuse to condemn evil and
wickedness we will definitely reject and vote against the just.
Jesus
Christ, after commending their charitable service, faith and patience, warned
the Church at Thyatira against tolerating sexual immorality, typified in the
woman Jezebel who called herself a prophetess seducing innocent souls in the
Church (Revelation 2:20).
Such
people are those who, through their comportment, excessive adornment and
fashion have moved the world into the Church. Apostle Paul cautioned us not to
be unequally yoked with unbelievers (2 Corinthians 6:14).
The
call of God to us today is to stand up against evil, first within the Church,
before taking the battle to the gates of hell.
Open Heaven 25 November 2021 – OPEN HEAVEN FOR TODAY
Unfortunately,
many Christians applaud or ignore ungodly acts even in the Church. They shy
away from condemning ungodly acts for fear of being condemned by the world.
This
is why, in some countries, you cannot preach against homosexuality; if you do,
you may be jailed and it is your fellow Christian brethren or pastor who will
condemn you as being foolish for not being discreet enough! Likewise, in some
societies, violence against women, especially rape, is rampant, yet nothing
meaningful is being done to stop the practice.
One
of my children was once on a panel where some pastors were being interviewed
for promotion. One particular candidate had been most passionate about his
convictions with respect to godly standards as contained in the word of God,
opposing worldly views with confidence.
However,
when this godly candidate left, another member of the panel said If this is
what that pastor is holding on to, he will not have ten people in his
congregation! The truth has been mortgaged in some quarters of Christendom.
Beloved, please arise and let us, as one, stand against evil.
Open Heaven 25 November 2021 KEY POINT:
Father, please revive Your Church. Let the body of
Christ be light unto the world as we stand against every form of evil in our
societies in Jesus name.
Open Heaven 25 November 2021 HYMN: STAND UP STAND UP FOR JESUS
1. Stand up!
stand up for Jesus,
Ye soldiers
of the Cross!
Lift high His
royal banner;
It must not
suffer loss.
From vict’ry
unto vict’ry
His army
shall He lead,
Till every
foe is vanquished,
And Christ is
Lord indeed.
2. Stand up!
stand up for Jesus,
The trumpet
call obey;
Forth to the
mighty conflict,
In this His
glorious day;
Ye that are
men now serve Him
Against
unnumbered foes;
Let courage
rise with danger,
And strength
to strength oppose.
3. Stand up!
stand up for Jesus!
Stand in His
strength alone;
The arm of
flesh will fail you,
Ye dare not
trust your own:
Put on the
gospel armour,
And watching
unto prayer;
Where duty
calls, or danger,
Be never
wanting there.
4. Stand up!
stand up for Jesus!
The strife
will not be long;
This day the
noise of battle,
The next the
victor’s song;
To him that
overcometh,
A crown of
life shall be;
He with the
King of glory
Shall reign
eternally.
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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 kleinanzeigen in the world
and also the President of Christ the Redeemer's Ministries.
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