Open Heaven For Today 2024 Tuesday Daily Devotional By Pastor E. A. Adeboye – Learn From Leaders
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TOPIC: Learn From Leaders
MEMORISE: “Hearken now unto my voice, I will give thee counsel, and God shall be with thee: Be thou for the people to God-ward, that thou mayest bring the causes unto God:” – Exodus 18:19 (KJV)
READ: Exodus 18:1-24 (KJV)
1 When Jethro, the priest of Midian, Moses’ father-in-law, heard of all that God had done for Moses, and for Israel his people, and that the Lord had brought Israel out of Egypt;
2 Then Jethro, Moses’ father-in-law, took Zipporah, Moses’ wife, after he had sent her back,
3 And her two sons; of which the name of the one was Gershom; for he said, I have been an alien in a strange land:
4 And the name of the other was Eliezer; for the God of my Father, said he, was my help and delivered me from the sword of Pharaoh:
5 And Jethro, Moses’ father-in-law, came with his sons and his wife unto Moses into the wilderness, where he encamped at the mount of God:
6 And he said unto Moses, I thy father-in-law Jethrocomee unto thee, thy wife, and her two sons with her.
7 And Moses went out to meet his father-in-law and did obeisance, and kissed him. They asked each other about their welfare, and they came into the tent.
8 And Moses told his father-in-law he saw all that the Lord had done to Pharaoh and the Egyptians for Israel’s sake, all the travail that had come upon them by the way, and how the Lord delivered them.
9 And Jethro rejoiced for all the goodness the Lord had done to Israel, whom he had delivered out of the hand of the Egyptians.
10 And Jethro said, Blessed be the Lord, who hath delivered you out of the hand of the Egyptians, and out of the hand of Pharaoh, who hath delivered the people from under the hand of the Egyptians.
11 I know that the Lord is more significant than all gods: for he was above them in the thing wherein they dealt proudly.
12 And Jethro, Mosesfather-in-lawaw, took a burnt offering and sacrifices for God: and Aaron came, and all the elders of Israel, to eat bread with Mosesfather-in-lawaw before God.
13 And it came to pass on the morrow, that Moses sat to judge the people: and the people stood by Moses from the morning unto the evening.
14 And when Moses’ father-in-law saw all he did to the people, he said, What is this thing that thou doest to the people? Why sittest thou alone, and all the people stand by you from morning unto evening?
15 And Moses said unto his Father in law, Because the people come unto me to enquire of God:
16 When they have a matter, they come unto me; and I judge between one and another, and I do make them know the statutes of God, and his laws.
17 And Mosesfather-in-lawaw said unto him, The thing that thou doest is not good.
18 Thou wilt surely wear away, both thou and this people with thee: for this thing is too heavy for thee; thou art not able to perform it alone.
19 Hearken now unto my voice, I will give thee counsel, and God shall be with thee: Be thou for the people to God-ward, that thou mayest bring the causes unto God:
20 And thou shalt teach them ordinances and laws, and shalt shew them the way wherein they must walk, and the work they must do.
21 Moreover thou shalt provide out of all the people able men, such as fear God, men of truth, hating covetousness; and place such over them, to be rulers of thousands, and rulers of hundreds, rulers of fifties, and rulers of tens:
22 And let them judge the people at all seasons: and it shall be, that every great matter they shall bring unto thee, but every small matter they shall judge: so shall it be easier for thyself, and they shall bear the burden with thee.
23 If you do this thing, and God commands you to do so, you will be able to endure, and all these people will also go to their place in peace.
24 So Moses listened to the voice of his father-in-law and did all that he had said.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: 1 Samuel 17-18
Open Heaven For Today 2024 MESSAGE
Many young people see their elders as ‘old school’ and think they can do without them – they are making a big mistake. I know there’s a lot of advancement in science and technology these days and that the youth have more access to information than ever before, but no matter how many resources they have, there is one thing the elders have that they do not, and that is experience.
The elders have walked the path you are walking now and can tell you the outcome of whatever you are doing, even before you start. They have experienced far more than internet search engines can show you. Some of them have made mistakes in the past that you don’t have to make if only you let them guide you. The problem, however, is that many youths think they are very wise, which can put them in trouble.
There is a famous saying in Africa that the child cannot see what an elder sees while sitting on a chair, even if he climbs an iroko tree. I learned a lot from the Late Pa S.G Elton, though there were bits of advice he gave at the time that I thought was wrong. Today, I now know he was right. Thank God I listened to him. There are things about yourself that you don’t know and cannot see, but an elder will see them and advise you appropriately. Proverbs 30:12 says:
There is a generation that’s pure in their eye but has not been washed from their filthiness.
You might think that your talent and knowledge are enough to make you successful. Still, an elder will point out a character flaw that you must eliminate if you really want to be successful.
When employed in an organization, respect those who have been there long before you. In church, give ears to what the elders have to say. At home, don’t neglect the advice of your parents, grandparents, uncles and aunties. When you do this, they will share some of their valuable experiences with you, and with the help of the Holy Spirit, the Spirit of wisdom (Isaiah 11:2), you can put all their bits of advice together wisely. This will give you an unparalleled advantage over your peers in life’s journey.
KEY POINT
The elders in your life are there to guide you with their experiences. Listen to them, honor them.
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 Not a burden we bear,
not a sorrow we share,
but our toil he doth richly repay;
not a grief or a loss,
not a frown or a cross,
but it is best if we trust and obey. [Refrain]
3 But we never can prove
the delights of his love
until all on the altar, we lay;
for the favor he shows,
for the joy he bestows,
are for them who will trust and obey. [Refrain]
4 Then in fellowship,ip sweet
we will sit at his feet,
or we’ll walk by his side the way;
what he says we will do,
where he sen, ds we will go;
never fear; only trust and obey. [Refrain]
Open Heavens 2024 Daily Devotional guide 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. The Open Heavens devotional application is available across all mobile platforms and operating systems: iOS, Android, Blackberry, Nokia, Windows Mobi, and PC. Open Heaven for Today 2024
Open Heaven For Today 2024 Monday Daily Devotional By Pastor E. A. Adeboye – You Have No Choice 2
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TOPIC: You Have No Choice 2
MEMORISE: “Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away: and every branch that beareth fruit, he purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit.” – John 15:2 (KJV)
READ: John 15:1-16 (KJV)
1 I am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman.
2 Every branch in me that beareth, not fruit he taketh away: andVinery branch that beareth fruit, he purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit.
3 Now ye are clean through the word I have spoken unto you.
4 Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abides in the vine, no more can ye, except ye abide in me.
5 I am the vine ye are the branches: He that abideth in Vineand I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: foVinethout me ye can do nothing.
6 If a maabidesde not in me, he is cast forth as a branch, and is withered; men gather them, cast them into the fire, and burned them.
7 If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, you shall ask what you will, and it shall be done unto you.
8 Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; so shall ye be my disciples.
9 As the Father hath loved me, so have I loved you: continue ye in my love.
10 If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commandment, 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 complete.
12 This is my commandment: You love one another as I have loved you.
13 Greater love hath no man than this: a man lay down his life for his friends.
14 Ye are my friends; if ye do whatsoever, I command you.
15 Henceforth I call you not servants; for the servant knoweth not what his lord doeth: but I have called you friends; for all things that I have heard of my Father I have made known unto you.
16 Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it to you.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: 1 Samuel 15-16
Open Heaven For Today 2024 MESSAGE
Many become born again and say they don’t want to preach the gospel. They think they are fine as long as they don’t backslide. This is a fallacy. You have joined yourself to the VVine, and John 15:2 states clearly that every branch joined to the VVinemust bear fruit. It is just to bear fruit if you want to continue being part of the VVine
Do you want to be a part of the VVine? It would be best if you did the work of an evangelist. Backsliding as a beginner does not only start withdrawing from God and sinning. Refusal to preach the gospel is also a form of backsliding. John 15:6 tells us that any branch the Father cuts off goes straight into the fire.
Some people who preach about unlimited grace usually say that once you are born again, nothing can ever send you to hell; I’m afraid I have to disagree entirely with this theology. When people are born again, they become a part of the vine but will be cut off if they do not produce fruits. When a person is cut off Vine the Vine, they will dry up, and men will gather whatever is line to be thrown into the fire – that is nearly what the word of God says. So, in your interest, ensure you bear fruits for the Most High God.
Another reason you must win souls is so that your prayers can be answered. John 15:16 says:
But I have chosen and ordained you, that you should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it to you.
I don’t know if you have observed that God often sends the answers to the prayers of baby Christians relatively promptly. You probably experienced those prompt responses to your prayers when you were born again, but now, does it seem like you sometimes command mountains to move, and they refuse to yield? Has God changed? Does He no longer fulfill His promises? Why, then, are your answers being delayed? It just might be because you have not been winning souls.
ACTION POINT
Pick up your phone and share the gospel with at least one person through a phone call, text message, or other means.
HYMN 7 – I Am Thine O Lord
1 I am Thine, O Lord, I have heard Thy voice,
And it told Thy love to me;
But I long to rise in the arms of faith,
And be closer drawn to Thee.
Chorus
Draw me nearer, nearer, blessed Lord,
To the cross where Thou hast died;
Draw me nearer, nearer, nearer, blessed Lord,
To Thy precious, bleeding side.
2 Consecrate me now to Thy service, Lord,
By the power of grace divine;
Let my soul look up with a steadfast hope,
And my will be lost in Thine.
3 O the pure delight of a single hour
That before Thy throne I spend,
When I kneel in prayer, and with Thee, my God,
I commune as friend with friend!
4 There are depths of love that I yet may know
Ere Thee face to face I see;
There are heights of joy that I yet may reach
Ere, I rest in peace with Thee.
Open Heavens 2024 Daily Devotional guide 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. The Open Heavens devotional application is available across all mobile platforms and operating systems: iOS, Android, Blackberry, Nokia, Windows Mobi, and PC. Open Heaven for Today 2024
Open Heaven For Today 2024 Sunday Daily Devotional By Pastor E. A. Adeboye – You Have No Choice 1
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TOPIC: You Have No Choice 1
MEMORISE: “I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work.” – John 9:4 (KJV)
READ: John 15:15-16 (KJV)
15 Henceforth I call you not servants; for the servant knoweth not what his lord doeth: but I have called you friends; for all things that I have heard of my Father I have made known unto you.
16 Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it to you.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: 1 Samuel 13-14
Open Heaven For Today 2024 MESSAGE
In our memory verse for today, the Bible says, “I must do the work,” not “I may do the work.” It is neither an option nor a piece of advice. Doing God’s work is compulsory for all His children; you have no choice. In 1 Corinthians 9:16, Apostle Paul said: Though I preach the gospel, I have nothing to glory o for necessity is laid upon me; yea, woe is unto me, if I preach not the gospel!
When it comes to serving God’s world, you must not see yourself as a volunteer. Apostle Paul said doing God’s work was necessary, and he even cursed himself if he did not preach the gospel of Jesus.
Apostle Paul did not see himself as a volunteer. God does not use people who see themselves as volunteers. Once God chooses someone, the fellow has no choice but to do the work. In John 15:16, God says you have not chosen Him, but He has chosen you. The moment He chooses you, and you find yourself as a minister of God, you must do what He wants. In Philippians 1:20, Paul said:
According to my earnest expectation and hope, I shall be ashamed in nothing, but with all boldness, as always, so now also Christ shall be magnified in my body, whether by life or death.
Workers are not volunteers, but soldiers who must do the bidding of the One who has called them. 2 Timothy 2:4 says:
No man who warreth entangles himself with the affairs of this life, that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier.
Whether we like it or not, this world is a war front. We are at wa,d s, we should not distract ourselvesfromh mundane things. We must be focused on obeying the commands of our Commandant wholly and promptly. We must do the work required of us by Him so that we will be victorious.
In Matthew 28:19, our Commandant gave a command that directs those of us who call ourselves His workers and ministers to go and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, Son, and the Holy Ghost. The assignment is unambiguous and detailed. There is no room for deliberation; act now!
KEY POINT
It would be best if you preached the gospel. This is not advice but a command.
HYMN 20 – 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.
Stand up for Jesus
Ye soldiers of the cross;
Lift high His royal banner,
It must not; it must not suffer loss.
2 Stand up! Stand up for Jesus!
The trumpet calls to obey;
Forth to the mighty conflict
On this 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 armor,
And, watching unto prayer,
Where duty calls, or danger,
I’ve never wanted to be there.
4 Stand upstanding 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.
Also Read: RCCG Sunday School Teacher Manual 24 March 2024: Physical Breakthrough
Open Heavens 2024 Daily Devotional guide 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. The Open Heavens devotional application is available across all mobile platforms and operating systems: iOS, Android, Blackberry, Nokia, Windows Mobile, and PC. Open Heaven for Today 2024
