Open Heaven For Today 2024 Tuesday Daily Devotional By Pastor E. A. Adeboye – God's Promises
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TOPIC: God's Promises
MEMORISE: There failed not ought of any good thing which the Lord had spoken unto the house of Israel; all came to pass. Joshua 21:45
READ: Hebrews 6:10-15 (KJV)
10 For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister.
11 And we desire that every one of you do shew the same diligence to the full assurance of hope unto the end:
12 That ye be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
13 For when God made promise to Abraham, because he could swear by no greater, he sware by himself,
14 Saying, Surely blessing I will bless thee, and multiplying I will multiply thee.
15 And so, after he had patiently endured, he obtained the promise.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Hebrews 5-8
Open Heaven For Today 2023 MESSAGE
You can get a lot of strength from God’s promises. Numbers 23:19 says that God is not like the people who make promises that they do not keep. When God makes you a promise, He is going to fulfil it.
It may take a while, but every promise you have received from God will come to pass because 2 Corinthians 1:20 says that His promises are ‘yea and amen’. One of His promises is that you will always overcome evil attacks because Isaiah 54:17 says clearly that no weapon that is fashioned against you will prosper. This is the promise of the Almighty God, and it can never fail.
Deuteronomy 28:7 says that when enemies come against you, they will be smitten before your face. In other words, you are not the one who will do the fighting; you will just watch them being defeated before your face. When they come against you in one direction, they will scatter in seven different directions (Deuteronomy 28:7).
Another promise is in Deuteronomy 28:13:
And the Lord shall make thee the head, and not the tail; and thou shalt be above only, and thou shalt not be beneath; if that thou hearken unto the commandments of the Lord thy God, which I command thee this day, to observe and to do them:
From the Scripture above, it is evident that you will always emerge at the top, no matter what happens to you. When I was young, l used to play with house cats. I would hold a cat’s four legs, put its back on the floor, and remove my hands. As soon as I removed my hands, the cat would be back on its feet in the twinkling of an eye. This affirms the saying of African elders: “The back of the cat does not touch the ground.” This is another way of saying that no matter what happens to you, you will not lose.
God’s promise to you is that no matter what happens, you will always be the head and not the tail; you will be above, and never beneath.
You must note, however, that you have a part to play for God’s promises to be fulfilled in your life.
Beloved, if there is a promise that you are trying to activate in your life, find out the conditions attached to it in the Scriptures, do your part, and you will see that promise come to pass in your life at the right time.
Key Point
God’s promises are yea and amen.
HYMN 21: Standing On The Promises Of Christ My King
1. Standing on the promises of Christ, my King,
Through eternal ages let his praises ring;
Glory in the highest, I will shout and sing,
Standing on the promises of God.
Refrain:
Standing, standing,
Standing on the promises of God, my Savior;
Standing, standing,
I’m standing on the promises of God.
2. Standing on the promises that cannot fail.
When the howling storms of doubt and fear assail,
By the living Word of God I shall prevail,
Standing on the promises of God. [Refrain]
3. Standing on the promises of Christ, the Lord,
Bound to him eternally by love’s strong cord,
Overcoming daily with the Spirit’s sword,
Standing on the promises of God. [Refrain]
4. Standing on the promises I cannot fall,
List’ning ev’ry moment to the Spirit’s call,
Resting in my Savior as my all in all,
Standing on the promises of God. [Refrain]
Open Heaven For Today 2024 Sunday Daily Devotional By Pastor E. A. Adeboye – The Word Of God
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TOPIC: The Word Of God
MEMORISE: The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple. Psalm 119:130
READ: 2 Timothy 3:14-17 (KJV)
14 But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them;
15 And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.
16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
17 That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works.
Open Heaven For Today 2023 MESSAGE
When the Lord was tempted by the devil in Matthew 4:1-11, the weapon our Lord used was,
“It is written.”
The devil could not argue against that weapon; all he did was to also quote the word of God and try to give it a wrong interpretation.
Psalm 119:89 says:
For ever, O LORD, thy word is settled in heaven.
The word of God has absolute authority, therefore, any believer who knows the Scriptures will always be above the wiles of the devil and his cohorts.
This is because God’s word is final and the devil cannot change it.
How often do you study your Bible? Many believers only open their Bibles when they are in church and the pastor asks the congregation to read the Bible passage for the sermon.
This is why there are many powerless Christians today.
If you don’t study the word of God, how will you know the God that you claim to be serving and the blessings that He has made available for you in Him?
The word of God must be like food to you. Jeremiah 15:16 says:
Thy words were found, and I did eat them; and thy word was unto me the joy and rejoicing of mine heart: for I am called by thy name, O LORD God of hosts.
When you esteem the word of God like the food that you depend on to survive, it will bring you so much joy because, all of a sudden, you will realize that you are called by the name of the Lord of Hosts. Names are door openers.
If you are the son of a king, whenever you mention your father’s name anywhere in the kingdom, you will be treated with respect and doors will be opened to you because you are called by the name of the king.
Our God is the King of kings and the Lord of Hosts. In other words, all kings, the hosts in heaven, on the earth, and underneath the earth are subject to Him. When you eat His word, you personify His name.
This means that all kings, the hosts in heaven, on the earth, and underneath the earth will cooperate to do your will.
Study the word of God and meditate on it every day. Beloved, this is how to walk in God’s blessings for you and have good success (Joshua 1:8).
Reflection
Do you esteem the word of God as you should?
HYMN 3: Ancient Words
1. Holy words long preserved,
For our walk in this world,
They resound with God’s own heart;
Oh, let the ancient words impart.
REFRAIN:
Ancient words, ever true,
Changing me and changing you,
We have come with open hearts;
Oh, let the ancient words impart.
2. Words of life, words of hope,
Give us strength, help us cope,
In this world, where e’er we roam;
Ancient words will guide us home.
3. Holy words of our faith,
Handed down to this age,
Came to us through sacrifice;
Oh, heed the faithful words of Christ.
4. Holy words long preserved,
For our walk in this world,
They resound with God’s own heart;
Oh, let the ancient words impart.
Open Heaven For Today 2024 Saturday Daily Devotional By Pastor E. A. Adeboye – The Blood Of Jesus
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TOPIC: The Blood Of Jesus
MEMORISE: And, having made peace through the blood of his cross, by him to reconcile all things unto himself; by him, I say, whether they be things in earth, or things in heaven. Colossians 1:20
READ: 1 Peter 1:18-19 (KJV)
18 Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers;
19 But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot:
Open Heaven For Today 2023 MESSAGE
The blood of Jesus is more powerful than many people think. It is a potent weapon that can be used to easily overcome our adversary, the devil, and his cohorts as we see in Revelations 12:10-11:
And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, Now is come salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of his Christ: for the accuser of our brethren is cast down, which accused them before our God day and night. And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death.
I face various oppositions from terrible evil forces, and I always emerge victorious because I have learnt to plead the blood of Jesus at all times. In the United States of America, there is a fifth amendment to the constitution that contains the right of a person to not answer any questions that law enforcement agents ask so that the fellow does not incriminate himself or herself. Therefore, when you hear an American say,
“I plead the fifth,”
he or she is exercising the right guaranteed by the Fifth Amendment of the American Constitution.
In the same vein, when a child of God pleads the blood of Jesus, he or she is invoking the rights guaranteed by the blood of Jesus that was shed on the cross of Calvary. Some of those rights are recorded in Isaiah 53:5:
But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes healed
You cannot be hurt by the devil because Jesus Christ has already been wounded and bruised for your transgressions. This is a protective cover over you against any force of darkness. Also, the devil cannot touch any of your friends, family members, or properties because he must not do anything that will affect your peace, as Jesus already took the chastisement of your peace upon Himself.
Also, your health is secure because by the stripes of Jesus Christ, you are healed.
Beloved, you can overcome the devil and his cohorts by the blood of Jesus Christ because the moment you plead the blood, all that Jesus Christ suffered for you comes between you and the devil, forcing him to leave you alone. Make it a habit to always plead the blood of Jesus and you will experience victory in Christ.
Action Point
Make it a habit to plead the blood of Jesus over yourself, your loved ones and all that concerns you.
HYMN 9: There Is A Fountain Fill'd With Blood
1 There is a fountain filled with blood
Drawn from Immanuel’s veins;
And sinners, plunged beneath that flood,
Lose all their guilty stains:
Lose all their guilty stains,
Lose all their guilty stains;
And sinners, plunged beneath that flood,
Lose all their guilty stains.
2 The dying thief rejoiced to see
That fountain in his day;
And there may I, though vile as he,
Wash all my sins away:
Wash all my sins away,
Wash all my sins away;
And there may I, though vile as he,
Wash all my sins away.
3 Dear dying Lamb, Thy precious blood
Shall never lose its power,
Till all the ransomed ones of God
Be saved, to sin no more:
Be saved, to sin no more,
Be saved, to sin no more;
Till all the ransomed ones of God,
Be saved to sin no more.
4 E’er since by faith I saw the stream
Thy flowing wounds supply,
Redeeming love has been my theme,
And shall be till I die:
And shall be till I die,
And shall be till I die;
Redeeming love has been my theme,
And shall be till I die.
5 When this poor lisping, stammering tongue
Lies silent in the grave,
Then in a nobler, sweeter song,
I’ll sing Thy power to save:
I’ll sing Thy power to save,
I’ll sing Thy power to save;
Then in a nobler, sweeter song,
I’ll sing Thy power to save.
Open Heaven For Today 2024 Friday Daily Devotional By Pastor E. A. Adeboye – The Name Of Jesus
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TOPIC: The Name Of Jesus
MEMORISE: For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. Romans 10:13
READ: Philippians 2:9-11 (KJV)
9 Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name:
10 That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth;
11 And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
Open Heaven For Today 2023 MESSAGE
In today’s Bible reading, we are made to understand that at the name of Jesus, all knees should bow.
This means that you can take total control of any situation by using the name of Jesus.
In 1 Samuel 17:42-51, David said to Goliath,
“You have come with all these weapons, but l come against you in the name of the Lord of Host.”
By the time the battle was over, Goliath had lost his head.
There is so much power in the name of Jesus. If you ask for anything in His name, you will see it happen because John 14:14 says: If ye shall ask any thing in my name, I will do it.
Several years ago, I travelled from Ibadan, a city in Western Nigeria, to Ilorin, another city in the same region.
On the way, there was a narrow bridge that could only take one vehicle at a time.
As we approached the bridge, there was a sign that read, ‘narrow bridge ahead’, to warn drivers to reduce the speed of their vehicles because if another vehicle was coming from the other side of the bridge, they would have to wait for it to drive by before getting on the bridge.
We were already on the bridge when we saw a truck coming from the other side of the bridge at top speed.
We didn’t know if the driver didn’t see us or if he just couldn’t stop; a head-on collision seemed unavoidable.
There was no time to pray, but there was just enough time to shout the name of Jesus.
My driver and I shouted the name, “JESUS.” We somehow passed the truck in the middle of the bridge, and when we got off the bridge, my driver was trembling so vigorously that he had to park the car immediately.
In the back of the car where I was seated, I was trembling even more than he was.
By the time he composed himself, he asked,
“Daddy, what just happened?”
I replied,
“God expanded the bridge.” For the rest of the journey, he just kept repeating, “Wonderful.”
Beloved, at the mention of the name of Jesus, wonderful things happen.
Therefore, when next you find yourself in a situation that needs to be brought under control, just shout the name of Jesus, and every force will submit to His authority.
Prayer Point
The name of Jesus can never fail.
Hymn 1: All Hail The Power Of Jesus' Name
1 All hail the power of Jesus’ name!
Let angels prostrate fall.
Bring forth the royal diadem,
and crown him Lord of all.
Bring forth the royal diadem,
and crown him Lord of all!
2 Let highborn seraphs tune the lyre,
and as they tune it, fall
Before His face Who tunes their choir,
and crown Him Lord of all.
Before His face Who tunes their choir,
and crown Him Lord of all.
3 Crown Him, ye morning stars of light,
Who fixed this floating ball;
Now hail the strength of Israel’s might,
and crown Him Lord of all.
Now hail the strength of Israel’s might,
and crown Him Lord of all.
4 Crown Him, ye martyrs of your God,
Who from His altar call;
Extol the stem of Jesse’s Rod,
and crown Him Lord of all.
Extol the stem of Jesse’s Rod,
and crown Him Lord of all.
5 Ye seed of Israel’s chosen race,
ye ransomed from the fall,
Hail Him who saves you by his grace,
and crown Him Lord of all.
Hail Him who saves you by his grace,
and crown Him Lord of all!
6 Hail Him, ye heirs of David’s line,
Whom David Lord did call,
The God incarnate, Man divine,
and crown Him Lord of all.
The God incarnate, Man divine,
and crown Him Lord of all.
7 Sinners, whose love can ne’er forget
the wormwood and the gall,
Go spread your trophies at His feet,
and crown Him Lord of all.
Go spread your trophies at His feet,
and crown Him Lord of all.
8 Let every tribe and every tongue
before Him prostrate fall,
And shout in universal song,
and crown him Lord of all.
And shout in universal song,
and crown him Lord of all.
Open Heaven For Today 2024 Thursday Daily Devotional By Pastor E. A. Adeboye – The Joy Of The Lord
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TOPIC: The Joy Of The Lord
MEMORISE: For ye shall go out with joy, and be led forth with peace: the mountains and the hills shall break forth before you into singing, and all the trees of the field shall clap their hands. Isaiah 55:12
READ: John 15:9-11(KJV)
9 As the Father hath loved me, so have I loved you: continue ye in my love.
10 If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father's commandments, and abide in his love.
11 These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full.
Open Heaven For Today 2023 MESSAGE
Many people mistake happiness for joy. Happiness is based on happenings, while joy is not dependent on any happenings at all.
The only way to access real joy is through Jesus Christ. This is why, after a person becomes born again, he or she begins to feel so joyful, even though nothing special seems to be happening to him or her on the outside.
Many years ago, a professor, who had just given his life to Christ, came to me and said, “Can I ask you a question, sir?” I braced myself because I thought to myself, “If a professor wants to ask a question, it must be a tough one.”
He then said, “I hope there is no problem with being so joyful. I don’t know why, but recently, I have been so joyful, and I am concerned.”
I told him that what he was experiencing was very normal; everyone who connects with God experiences real joy.
If you are yet to experience the kind of joy that goes beyond your circumstances, give your life to Christ today and live holy.
You will begin to experience joy that you will find difficult to explain.
Some people have been born again for a long time but have lost their joy.
They lost their joy, not because they had less money or less of whatever they used to have, but because they started disobeying Jesus.
If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father’s commandments, and abide in his love.
These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full. John 15:10-11
In the Scripture above, Jesus said that if you keep His commandments and abide in His love, His joy will remain in you, and your joy will be full.
If you really want that joy that chases depression and sorrow away forever, you need to obey Jesus and abide in His love.
1 John 5:3 says that God’s commandments are not grievous.
Beloved, the secret to real joy is in obeying the commandments of Jesus Christ. Commit to always obey Him, and as you begin to live for Him, His joy will flood your heart. He loves you, and He wants to give you unexplainable joy.
Key Point
It is only in Jesus Christ that you can experience true joy.
HYMN 6: I Am So Glad That Our Father In Heav'n
1 I am so glad that our Father in heav’n
Tells of His love in the Book He has giv’n;
Wonderful things in the Bible I see:
This is the dearest, that Jesus loves me.
CHORUS
I am so glad that Jesus loves me,
Jesus loves me, Jesus loves me;
I am so glad that Jesus loves me,
Jesus loves even me.
2 Though I forget Him and wander away,
Still He doth love me whenever I stray;
Back to His dear loving arms would I flee,
When I remember that Jesus loves me.
3 Oh, if there’s only one song I can sing,
When in His beauty I see the great King,
This shall my song in eternity be:
“Oh, what a wonder that Jesus loves me.”
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