Open Heaven For Today 2024 Thursday Daily Devotional By Pastor E. A. Adeboye – As The Father Hath Sent You
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TOPIC: As The Father Hath Sent You
READ: John 14:10-12(KJV)
10 Believest thou not that I am in the Father, and the Father in me? the words that I speak unto you I speak not of myself: but the Father that dwelleth in me, he doeth the works.
11 Believe me that I am in the Father, and the Father in me: or else believe me for the very works' sake.
12 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Psalms 134-140
Open Heaven For Today 2023 MESSAGE
Looking at today's topic, I am sure you're asking yourself,
'How did the Father send me?'
Acts 10:38 says that Jesus was sent to do good and to heal all that were oppressed of the devil, but then, He was anointed with the Holy Ghost nd power for that assignment.
That's why, concerning His minsters, Jesus said in
"Tarry ye in Jerusalem unto be endued with power fro on high."
The condition for being a minister of God, according to Acts 6:1-3, is that you must be full of the Holy Spirit.
Being baptized in the Holy Spirt with the evidence of speaking in tongues is good.
However, However, other kind of evidence must also be there. Act 6:8 says that Stephen, a man full of the Holy Spirit, performed miracles.
Where are the miracles that God has performed through you since you baptism in the Holy Spirit? In Act 8:-8, Philp, one of the deacons, went Samaria and turned a whole city upside down.
In Acts 13:6-12, when Paul was preaching to a governor, and a sorcerer was trying to hinder Him, Paul, full of the Holy Spirit, moved the mountain out of the Holy Spirit, moved the mountain out of the way and got his victory by the power of the Holy Spirit.
We believe are dealing with a world called the New Age. They are working overtime to win our youths over with magic, and we need to demonstrate greater power to silence them so the youths do not give in to their devices.
This power is available in God for all those who are willing to pay the price, but unfortunately, in a very subtle manner, the devil is pushing the church to Lukewarmness.
You need to realize that whenever Jesus taught in a place, the Bible says that the power of God was always present to heal.
I have discovered that when we preach about healing, God heals. When we tag a service 'deliverance night', a lot of demonized people in attendance will get delivered.
we choose themes that show God that we are keenly interested in doing His works. He said that He will baptize you with the Holy Ghost and with fire (Luke 3:16).
There is a difference between just speaking in tongues and having the fire behind your tongues.
When you are baptized by the Holy Spirit and fire, it will be evident; miracles will happen, souls will be won, and the whole world will bow to our to our Lord. Seek the fire today!
Pray Point
Father, baptize me with your fire!
HYMN 4: To The Work! To The Work! We Are Servants of God
1 To the work! to the work! we are servants of God,
Let us follow the path that our Master has trod;
With the might of His power our strength to renew,
Let us do by His grace what He calls us to do.
Work for Him by His grace;
Work thru Him for His praise;
Work with Him all the days;
And work in Him in many ways.
2 To the work! to the work! let the hungry be fed;
To the fountain of life let the thirsty be led;
In the cross and its vict’ry our glory shall be,
While we herald the tidings, “Salvation is free!”
3 To the work! to the work! in the strength of the Lord,
By the pow’r of His Name, with the light of His Word,
All the slaves of the darkness of Satan set free
And His riches of grace in His glory we’ll see.
Open Heaven For Today 2024 Wednesday Daily Devotional By Pastor E. A. Adeboye – God Will Empower You
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TOPIC: God Will Empower You
MEMORISE: "According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliess, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to loryy and virtue" 2 Peter 1:3
READ: Isaiah 41:10-13 (KJV)
10 Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.
11 Behold, all they that were incensed against thee shall be ashamed and confounded: they shall be as nothing; and they that strive with thee shall perish.
12 Thou shalt seek them, and shalt not find them, even them that contended with thee: they that war against thee shall be as nothing, and as a thing of nought.
13 For I the Lord thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not; I will help thee.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Psalms 120-133
Open Heaven For Today 2023 MESSAGE
In John 20:21, Jesus Christ said, "...as my Father hath sent me, even so send I you."
In Matthew 10:40, He said, "He that receiveth you receiveth me, and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me."
The work of ministry is an assignment from the Father, so when you are called to do something, you can be sure that God Himself is backing you up.
In John 5:30, Jesus,
"I can of my own self do nothing"...
"This is good because whatever you are too do for God, you cant do it by yourself, but the Father who sent you will back you up. It is good news because all you have o do is tell Him, "I can't do it Lord, but I know you can do it through me."
There is something called 'the God factor'. Let God do it; however, He can only do it if you are willing to cooperate.
If you believe He can do it, He will do it. If you believe that He can use you to heal the sick, you will have to pay the price, and then, He will produce the results.
Whatever assignment God gives you that seems impossible, talk to Him, do your art, and He will yield results through you.
In Yoruba land, one of the names we call God is Oronmonise faya ti.
It means that one who sends a child on an assignment, He stays with you and empowers you to ensure that you fulfil the assignment.
Many people don't fulfil their assignments because they hardly go to God for instructions.
They start the work quite alright, but they hardly pray for direction, whereas it is in the place of prayers that God will give them instructions on each step to take.
They keep doing everything to make the work succeed, but when it is time to make decision, they don't ask God for the best decisions, they don't ask God decisions to make. (OPENHEAVENSDAILY.COM).
After a while, when they realize that they are not fulfilling the assignment, they realize that they are not fulfilling the assignment, they accuse Him of helping others and not helping them.
Beloved, You cannot do anything by yourself (John 15:5). The work God has given you to o cannot be done by your power or might but by His Spirit (Zechariah 4:6). If you really want to fulfill destiny, don't lean on your understanding; lean on God.
Reflection
Are you depending totally on God to help yo fulfil your destiny?
HYMN 28: Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah
1 Guide me, O my great Redeemer,
pilgrim through this barren land;
I am weak, but you are mighty;
hold me with your powerful hand.
Bread of heaven, bread of heaven,
feed me now and evermore,
feed me now and evermore.
2 Open now the crystal fountain,
where the healing waters flow.
Let the fire and cloudy pillar
lead me all my journey through.
Strong Deliverer, strong Deliverer,
ever be my strength and shield,
ever be my strength and shield.
3 When I tread the verge of Jordan,
bid my anxious fears subside.
Death of death, and hell’s Destruction,
land me safe on Canaan’s side.
Songs of praises, songs of praises
I will ever sing to you,
I will ever sing to you.
Open Heaven For Today 2024 Tuesday Daily Devotional By Pastor E. A. Adeboye – The Mark Of The Beast II
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TOPIC: The Mark Of The Beast II
MEMORISE: "And that no man might buy and sell, save he that had mark, or the name of thee beast, or the number of his name:" Revelation 13:17
READ: Revelation 14:9-10 (KJV)
9 And the third angel followed them, saying with a loud voice, If any man worship the beast and his image, and receive his mark in his forehead, or in his hand,
10 The same shall drink of the wine of the wrath of God, which is poured out without mixture into the cup of his indignation; and he shall be tormented with fire and brimstone in the presence of the holy angels, and in the presence of the Lamb:
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Psalms 119
Open Heaven For Today 2023 MESSAGE
Yesterday, I said that the mark of the beast could be in the form of a mark, his name, or the number of his name. I also said that the mark will not be a tattoo printed on the skin but rather an implant, planted into the body of these who take it that submits their will to the government of that time, which will be headed by the antichrist. Today, I will discuss what will really be planted into the bodies of people that receive the mark of the beast.
If you have been staying up to date with technology, you will have seen that technologies already exist to put microchips in people's in people's bodies so that with it, they can access the internet directly from their brains, make phone calls just by thinking, and have medical 'miracles' like healing a broken leg in record time, et cetera.
From the experiment conducted with those microchips, scientists can see whatever the test subjects can see and even make them raise their hands and legs by controlling and the chips from a computer. These microchips are connected directly to the brain so that whoever is controlling the microchips can control the minds of the people who have them. In other words, getting the mark means submitting yourself to the control of the government of that time. When they are in control of the government of that time. When they are in control, they can make people do whatever they want. That is why those who have the mark will be condemned because now, they cannot do the will of God as the antichrist is now in control of their minds. Getting the microchip in their bodies will seal their fate because te antichrist will control their minds to obey only him.
Know ye not, that to whom ye yield yourselves servants to obey, his servants ye are to whom ye obey; whether of sin unto death, or of obedience unto righteousness? Romans 6:16
The devil is aware of the Scripture above and hence that whomever you obey is your master. Everyone who takes the mark of the beast will become a servant of the devil.
Beloved, don't take the risk of being around on the earth when almost everybody will become servants of the devil. It will be hell on earth, and it will be almost impossible to avoid taking the mark at that time. Give your life to Christ and live holy now so that you will be in heaven when the antichrist takes over the earth.
Key Point
Do all you can to ensure that you are in heaven when the antichrist takes over the earth.
HYMN 30: When We Walk With The Lord
1. When we walk with the Lord,
In the light of His word,
What a glory He sheds on our way!
While we do His good will
He abides with us still,
And with all who will trust and obey.
Refrain:
Trust and obey!
For there’s no other way
To be happy in Jesus,
But to trust and obey.
2. But we never can prove
The delights of His love,
Until all on the altar we lay,
For the favour He shows
And the joy He bestows
Are for them who will trust and obey. [Refrain]
3. Then in fellowship sweet
We will sit at His feet,
Or we’ll walk by His side in the way,
What He says we will do,
Where He sends we will go,
Never fear, only trust and obey. [Refrain]
Open Heaven For Today 2024 Monday Daily Devotional By Pastor E. A. Adeboye – The Mark Of The Beast I
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TOPIC: The Mark Of The Beast I
MEMORISE: "And he causeth all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, to receive a mark in their right hand, or in their foreheads:" Revelation 13:16
READ: Revelation 13:11-18 (KJV)
11 And I beheld another beast coming up out of the earth; and he had two horns like a lamb, and he spake as a dragon.
12 And he exerciseth all the power of the first beast before him, and causeth the earth and them which dwell therein to worship the first beast, whose deadly wound was healed.
13 And he doeth great wonders, so that he maketh fire come down from heaven on the earth in the sight of men,
14 And deceiveth them that dwell on the earth by the means of those miracles which he had power to do in the sight of the beast; saying to them that dwell on the earth, that they should make an image to the beast, which had the wound by a sword, and did live.
15 And he had power to give life unto the image of the beast, that the image of the beast should both speak, and cause that as many as would not worship the image of the beast should be killed.
16 And he causeth all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, to receive a mark in their right hand, or in their foreheads:
17 And that no man might buy or sell, save he that had the mark, or the name of the beast, or the number of his name.
18 Here is wisdom. Let him that hath understanding count the number of the beast: for it is the number of a man; and his number is Six hundred threescore and six.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Psalms 112-118
Open Heaven For Today 2023 MESSAGE
Many have heard about the mark of the beast but haven’t taken the time to study what it really is.
The Scriptures give us a hint in our Bible reading for today.
The mark of the beast can actually take different forms; it can be a mark, a name, or the number of a name.
Whichever one it is, it is a representation of the beast, and whoever receives it on his forehead or right hand will be identified as a worshipper of the beast.
Only such people will be allowed to buy, sell, or be a part of the society after the rapture has taken place. Anyone who refuses to get the mark of the beast will be hunted and killed.
Now, what really could this mark be? In the days of Apostle John, there was no technology, so he could only describe everything that he saw in his vision with the things he had seen around him.
A mark that is taken on the forehead or right hand must have been imprinted by a machine, and the imprint must be something that cannot be washed off.
The reason tattoos seem permanent is that they are printed on the skin. However, they become blurred over time and can even be erased with laser surgery.
Since this mark is one that is so important to people’s identity and life, it will not be one that can fade or be erased. This means that it will go really deep into the skin. It is likely to be an implant and not an imprint.
If the mark of the beast is likely to be an implant, then it means that something will be planted into the body of those who will be left behind after the rapture, and it will be a sign of worshipping the beast (Revelation 20:4).
It will be a sign that tells everyone,
“I am loyal to the beast, I obey him.”
The implant will be used to control them and ensure that they obey the beast whether they like it or not.
I will discuss this further tomorrow, but I want to urge you today to surrender your life to Jesus Christ if you are yet to do so. He died for your sins so that you can reign with Him in eternity. Don’t let His sacrifice go to waste over you.
Key Point
Don’t miss the rapture so that you will not become a slave to the devil.
HYMN 19: Rock of Ages, cleft for me
1 Rock of Ages, cleft for me,
let me hide myself in thee;
let the water and the blood,
from thy wounded side which flowed,
be of sin the double cure;
save from wrath and make me pure.
2 Not the labors of my hands
can fulfill thy law’s demands;
could my zeal no respite know,
could my tears forever flow,
all for sin could not atone;
thou must save, and thou alone.
3 Nothing in my hand I bring,
simply to the cross I cling;
naked, come to thee for dress;
helpless, look to thee for grace;
foul, I to the fountain fly;
wash me, Savior, or I die.
4 While I draw this fleeting breath,
when mine eyes shall close in death,
when I soar to worlds unknown,
see thee on thy judgment throne,
Rock of Ages, cleft for me,
let me hide myself in thee.
Open Heaven For Today 2024 Sunday Daily Devotional By Pastor E. A. Adeboye – The Second Resurrection
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TOPIC: The Second Resurrection
MEMORISE: "And they went up on the breadth of the earth, and compassed the camp of the saints about, and the beloved city: and fire came down from God out of heaven, and devoured them. Revelation 20:9
READ: John 5:28-29 (KJV)
28 Marvel not at this: for the hour is coming, in the which all that are in the graves shall hear his voice,
29 And shall come forth; they that have done good, unto the resurrection of life; and they that have done evil, unto the resurrection of damnation.
Open Heaven 23 June 2024 MESSAGE:
After yesterday’s teaching, you may be asking,
“If Jesus will come and defeat the devil and his agents, what will happen to the people who have taken the mark of the beast that will be left on the earth?”
Revelation 19:17-21 says that when Jesus comes with His bride to fight the devil, an angel will gather all the birds of the air, inviting them to a great supper where they will eat the flesh of those who join the devil to fight against the Lord’s army.
According to National Geographic, there are between 50 billion and 430 billion birds in the world. Clearly, there will be enough birds to eat the flesh of those who dare to fight God.
While those who died without the mark of the beast are raised up to reign with Christ for a thousand years, those who died while fighting Christ and His army will not be raised until the millennial reign is over (Revelation 20:5).
After the armies have been destroyed, there will still be some people who are not soldiers but who have taken the mark of the beast on earth. These are the people that the saints will reign over for a thousand years.
After the millennial reign, the devil will be released from his prison, and he will gather a great army to fight the saints.
However, this time, the saints will not need to fight because God will send fire from heaven to devour their enemies.
Revelation 20:7-9 says: And when the thousand years are expired, Satan shall be loosed out of his prison, And shall go out to deceive the nations which are in the four quarters of the earth, Gog and Magog, to gather them together to battle: the number of whom is as the sand of the sea. And they went up on the breadth of the earth, and compassed the camp of the saints about and the beloved city: and fire came down from God out of heaven, and devoured them.
When everyone with the mark of the beast must have died, their souls will be resurrected to face their own judgement. This is the second resurrection. All those who are part of the second resurrection will partake in the second death, which is condemnation to the lake of fire with the devil and his agents.
I pray that you will not partake of the second death, in Jesus’ name. However, you have a part to play by ensuring that you surrender to Jesus Christ and live a holy life.
Key Point
Do everything you can to avoid the second death
HYMN 17: Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven
1 Praise, my soul, the King of heaven;
to his feet your tribute bring.
Ransomed, healed, restored, forgiven,
evermore his praises sing.
Alleluia, alleluia!
Praise the everlasting King!
2 Praise him for his grace and favor
to his people in distress.
Praise him, still the same as ever,
slow to chide, and swift to bless.
Alleluia, alleluia!
Glorious in his faithfulness!
3 Fatherlike he tends and spares us;
well our feeble frame he knows.
In his hand he gently bears us,
rescues us from all our foes.
Alleluia, alleluia!
Widely yet his mercy flows!
4 Angels, help us to adore him;
you behold him face to face.
Sun and moon, bow down before him,
dwellers all in time and space.
Alleluia, alleluia!
Praise with us the God of grace!
Open Heaven For Today 2024 Saturday Daily Devotional By Pastor E. A. Adeboye – The First Resurrection
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TOPIC: The First Resurrection
MEMORISE: "Blessed and holy is he that hath part in the first resurrection: on such the second death hath no power, but they shall be priests of God and of Christ, and shall reign with him a thousand years". Revelation 20:6
READ: Revelation 20:4-6 (KJV)
4 And I saw thrones, and they sat upon them, and judgment was given unto them: and I saw the souls of them that were beheaded for the witness of Jesus, and for the word of God, and which had not worshipped the beast, neither his image, neither had received his mark upon their foreheads, or in their hands; and they lived and reigned with Christ a thousand years.
5 But the rest of the dead lived not again until the thousand years were finished. This is the first resurrection.
6 Blessed and holy is he that hath part in the first resurrection: on such the second death hath no power, but they shall be priests of God and of Christ, and shall reign with him a thousand years.
Open Heaven For Today 2023 MESSAGE
The first resurrection is a topic that is not often preached in churches, and that is understandable because it is not something that any pastor should encourage their congregation to be a part of.
Everyone should aim to be raptured when Jesus Christ comes to take His saints.
Those that are left behind after the rapture have a very small chance of making it to heaven, so it will be foolish to risk missing the rapture.
The first resurrection is the last chance that will be given to those who miss the rapture.
After the rapture has taken place and the antichrist has taken rulership over the earth, he will bring up a policy that will mandate everyone on earth to worship the beast and take the mark of the beast.
The book of Revelation is written in codes, therefore, do not assume that worshipping the beast means that a beast will be on a throne and people will be compelled to bow to it.
This basically means that everyone will be forced to obey the beast. I pray that you will not be on earth to experience that, in Jesus’ name.
There will be some people who will miss the rapture and who will be determined not to worship the beast or take his mark.
It will be really tough for them because the antichrist will do everything possible to break them.
They will be tortured in every way possible – emotionally, financially, physically, and so on.
Worse still, almost everyone in the world will be worshipping the beast, and so they will be loners in a very perverse world.
There will be no church meetings and gatherings because almost everyone in the church will have been raptured.
There will be no pastor to encourage them and no brother or sister to strengthen them; it will be just them against the world and the government – it will be very tough.
Many of the people who determine not to worship the beast will eventually yield and end up in hell.
Those who stand their ground will be beheaded by the antichrist. However, when Jesus comes back with his saints to defeat the devil, He will give them another chance to be judged, and they will join Him to reign over the earth for a thousand years.
Beloved, surrender your life to Jesus Christ if you haven’t and commit to living holy for the rest of your life so that when your time is up here on earth or when Jesus returns, you will be with Him without having to experience the ordeal of the first resurrection.
Key Point
It will be very difficult to make it to heaven after the rapture, and as such, it is foolish to risk missing it. Live holy now to be assured of your place in heaven
HYMN 23: Take My Life, and Let It Be
1 Take my life and let it be
consecrated, Lord, to thee.
Take my moments and my days;
let them flow in endless praise,
let them flow in endless praise.
2 Take my hands and let them move
at the impulse of thy love.
Take my feet and let them be
swift and beautiful for thee,
swift and beautiful for thee.
3 Take my voice and let me sing
always, only, for my King.
Take my lips and let them be
filled with messages from thee,
filled with messages from thee.
4 Take my silver and my gold;
not a mite would I withhold.
Take my intellect and use
every power as thou shalt choose,
every power as thou shalt choose.
5 Take my will and make it thine;
it shall be no longer mine.
Take my heart it is thine own;
it shall be thy royal throne,
it shall be thy royal throne.
6 Take my love; my Lord, I pour
at thy feet its treasure store.
Take myself, and I will be
ever, only, all for thee,
ever, only, all for thee.
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