Open Heaven For Today 2024 Saturday Daily Devotional By Pastor E. A. Adeboye – Your Right-Hand Man 1
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TOPIC: Your Right-Hand Man 1
MEMORISE: “But Moses’ hands were heavy, and they took a stone and put it under him, and he sat thereon, and Aaron and Hur stayed up his hands, the one on the one side, and the other on the other side; and his hands were steady until the going down of the sun.” – Exodus 17:12 (KJV)
READ: Exodus 4:10-16 (KJV)
10 And Moses said unto the Lord, O my Lord, I am not eloquent, neither heretofore, nor since thou hast spoken unto thy servant: but I am slow of speech, and of a slow tongue.
11 And the Lord said unto him, Who made man’s mouth? Or who maketh the dumb, or deaf, or the seeing, or the blind? Have not I the Lord?
12 Therefore, go, and I will be with thy mouth, and teach thee what thou shalt say.
13 And he said, O my Lord, send, I pray thee, by the hand of him whom thou wilt send.
14 And the anger of the Lord was kindled against Moses, and he said, Is not Aaron the Levite thy brother? I know that he can speak well. And also, behold, he cometh forth to meet thee: and when he seeth thee, he will be glad in his heart.
15 And thou shalt speak unto him, and put words in his mouth: I will be with thy mouth, and with his mouth, and will teach you what ye shall do.
16 And he shall be thy spokesman unto the people: and he shall be, even he shall be to thee instead of a mouth, and thou shalt be to him instead of God.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Deuteronomy 30-32
Open Heaven For Today 2024 MESSAGE
For everyone who becomes excellent, there is always at least one person God provides to be their ‘right-hand man.’ For example, in Exodus 4:10-16, when Moses told God that he could not go to Egypt because he couldn’t speak well, God appointed Aaron to assist him. In Exodus 17:8-13, when the Amalekites came to attack Israel, Moses went to the mountaintop with Aaron and Hur and told Joshua to lead the army in the valley below. Moses lifted his hands, and Israel prevailed, but when he got tired, Aaron and Hur gave him a rock to sit on and held up his hands. In the meantime, Joshua was in the valley below fighting. All these people were right-hand men to Moses.
We find another example in Genesis 24. Abraham called his lead servant and asked him to get a wife for His son amongst his (Abraham’s) people. That lead servant was Abraham’s right-hand man in this case. I should, however, also note that the term is genderless, as a woman can also be a ‘right-hand man’ to another woman. The right-hand man is close enough to their leader to know what the latter needs at every moment and be proactive in providing it.
You should also identify your right-hand man if you haven’t. Your right-hand man can say what you cannot express yourself or might have a way of presenting the matter that will effectively pass on your intended message. They can be the lifter of your hands and help you when your hands go weary. Such a person is the one who can provide you with something to sit upon when you are tired, someone who can make you comfortable even in their discomfort. Like Joshua, they are the ones who can fight your battles even when you are not there.
Your real right-hand man is one who, despite your closeness, will never take you for granted because of familiarity. Your right-hand man will see your weaknesses and not use them against you or go around telling others about them; they will instead cover them as Aaron and Hur did for Moses. Your right-hand man is one to whom you can entrust things and be sure they will do it as you want it done. Note that God may also have you serve as a right-hand man to someone.
ACTION POINT
Pray that God should connect you to the right-hand man He has prepared for you, and also thank Him, especially for adding another year to my years today.
HYMN 13 – In Christ Alone
1 In Christ alone my hope is found;
He is my light, my strength, my song;
This cornerstone, this solid ground,
Firm through the fiercest drought and storm.
What heights of love, what depths of peace,
When fears are stilled when strivings cease!
My comforter, my all in all—
Here, in the love of Christ, I stand.
2 In Christ alone, Who took on flesh,
Fullness of God in helpless babe!
This gift of love and righteousness,
Scorned by the ones He came to save.
Till on that cross, as Jesus died,
The wrath of God was satisfied;
For ev’ry sin on Him was laid—
Here, in the death of Christ, I live.
3 There in the ground His body lay,
Light of the world by darkness slain;
Then, bursting forth on a glorious day,
Up from the grave, He rose again!
And as He stands in victory,
Sin’s curse has lost its grip on me;
For I am His, and He is mine—
Bought with the precious blood of Christ.
4 No guilt in life, no fear in death—
This is the power of Christ in me;
From life’s first cry to the final breath,
Jesus commands my destiny.
No power of hell, no scheme of man,
Can ever pluck me from His hand;
Till He returns or calls me home—
Here, in the power of Christ, I’ll stand.
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
Ambydennis Notice Board: Until you are born again, God’s abiding presence will never be with you. It would be best if you were born again to enjoy continuous victory. Please say the displayed prayer below in faith:
Lord Jesus, come into my life. I accept You as my Lord and Personal Saviour. I believe in my heart. You died and rose from the dead to save me. Thank You, Lord, for keeping me, in Jesus” name. Amen.
If you just prayed the prayer of salvation online, please send your testimonies and prayer request to info@rccg.org, +234-1-8447340, +234-0-709821311
Open Heaven For Today 2024 Friday Daily Devotional By Pastor E. A. Adeboye – Prayers For Yourself
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TOPIC: Prayers For Yourself
MEMORISE: “No weapon formed against thee shall prosper; and thou shalt condemn every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and their righteousness is of me, saith the Lord.” – Isaiah 54:17 (KJV)
READ: Luke 1:26-35 (KJV)
12 And I will make thy windows of agates, the gates of carbuncles, and all thy borders of pleasant stones.
13 And all thy children shall be taught of the Lord and great shall be the peace of thy children.
14 In righteousness shalt thou be established: thou shalt be far from oppression; for thou shalt not fear: and from terror; for it shall not come near thee.
15 Behold, they shall surely gather together, but not by me: whosoever shall gather together against thee shall fall for thy sake.
16 Behold, I have created the smith that bloweth the coals in the fire and bringeth an instrument for his work, and I have made the waster to destroy.
17 No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper, and thou shalt condemn every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and their righteousness is of me, saith the Lord.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Deuteronomy 28-29
Open Heaven For Today 2024 MESSAGE
PRAYERS:
- Heavenly Father, I thank You for the salvation of my soul. I thank You for my life, family, friends and colleagues. Lord, I thank You for how far You have brought me. Lord, I know I could never have come this far without Your help.
- Lord, I thank You for the love, grace, peace, wisdom, favor, and many other blessings You have bestowed on me. I thank You for your generosity and for always providing for my many needs. Thank You, Lord.
- Father, I thank You for good health. Thank You for my hands, legs, eyes, ears, and every organ. Lord, thank You.
- Lord, please help me to be abundantly fruitful this year. Please use me to win more souls into the kingdom than ever, in Jesus’ name.
- Lord, help me to draw closer to You more than ever before. Please open my heart to receive more from You with each passing day this year, in Jesus’ name.
- Lord, according to Your word in Psalm 1:3, let me prosper mightily in whatever I lay my hands on, in Jesus’ name. This year, I will experience an increase on every side, in Jesus’ name. Spiritually, financially, emotionally, mentally, maritally, and in every other area of life, let me prosper in Jesus’ name.
- I cover myself and my household with the blood of Jesus. I decree that no evil will come near us, in Jesus’ name. I will not be harmed or touched by the wicked, in Jesus’ name.
- Lord, please deliver me from every enemy determined to harm me. Father, please grant me victory on all sides, in Jesus’ name.
- Lord, please order my steps at all times. No matter how great the journey appears, I don’t want to go where you are not going. Please, Lord, let me hear Your voice telling me what to do at all times, in Jesus’ name.
- Lord, please lift me to greater heights in You. I am tired of the valley. Let me sit among princes. Promote me and my family so I can do more glorious things for You, in Jesus’ name.
- Lord, I receive the grace to complete all my projects this year, in Jesus’ name. There will no longer be abandoned projects in my life, in Jesus’ name.
- Your prayer points.
HYMN 22 – Sweet Hour Of Prayer! Sweet Hour Of Prayer!
1 Sweet hour of prayer! Sweet hour of prayer!
that calls me from a world of care,
and bids me at my Father’s throne
make all my wants and wishes known.
In seasons of distress and grief,
my soul has often found relief,
and oft escaped the tempter’s snare
by thy return, sweet hour of prayer!
2 Sweet hour of prayer! Sweet hour of prayer!
the joys I feel, the bliss I share
of those whose anxious spirits burn
with strong desires for thy return!
With such, I hasten to the place
where God my Savior shows his face,
and gladly take my station there,
and wait for thee, sweet hour of prayer!
3 Sweet hour of prayer! Sweet hour of prayer!
thy wings shall my petition bear
to him whose truth and faithfulness
engage the waiting soul to bless.
And since he bids me seek his face,
believe his word, and trust his grace,
I’ll cast on him my every care,
and wait for thee, sweet hour of prayer!
HAPPY NEW MONTH TO YOU ALL!!!
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
Ambydennis Notice Board: Until you are born again, God’s abiding presence will never be with you. It would be best if you were born again to enjoy continuous victory. Please say the displayed prayer below in faith:
Lord Jesus, come into my life. I accept You as my Lord and Personal Saviour. I believe in my heart. You died and rose from the dead to save me. Thank You, Lord, for keeping me, in Jesus” name. Amen.
If you just prayed the prayer of salvation online, please send your testimonies and prayer request to info@rccg.org, +234-1-8447340, +234-0-709821311
Open Heaven For Today 2024 Thursday Daily Devotional By Pastor E. A. Adeboye – Called To Partnership
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TOPIC: Called To Partnership
MEMORISE: “And Moses stretched out his hand over the sea, and the Lord caused the sea to go back by a strong east wind all that night, and made the sea dry land, and the waters were divided.” – Exodus 14:21 (KJV)
READ: Luke 1:26-35 (KJV)
26 And in the sixth month, the angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth,
27 To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin’s name was Mary.
28 And the angel came in unto her, and said, Hail, thou that art highly favored, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women.
29 And when she saw him, she was troubled at his saying and cast in her mind what manner of salutation this should be.
30 And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favor with God.
31 And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, bring forth a son, and call his name Jesus.
32 He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest: and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his Father David:
33 And he shall reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of his kingdom, there shall be no end.
34 Then said Mary unto the angel, How shall this be, seeing I know not a man?
35 And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Deuteronomy 26-27
Open Heaven For Today 2024 MESSAGE
How can the All-Sufficient God, Who made the heavens and the earth, Who says silver and gold are His, and Who called light out of darkness, need a partner? How can God ever need to collaborate with somebody to achieve His purpose? Well, as we see in the Scriptures, God sometimes wants partnerships.
In Genesis 2:19, God brought them to Adam after creating everything and said, “Please name them for me.” In Exodus 14:15-28, when the children of Israel got to the Red Sea and were crying for fear, Moses asked God for help and God said, “I will make a way in the Red Sea, however, I need your cooperation. Stretch your hands across the sea.” If Moses had refused to stretch his hands that day, the book of Exodus might have ended there, Israel might have been wiped out, and God probably might have had to find an alternative way for Jesus to be born. I pray that when God needs someone He can rely on in crises, you will be available.
Years ago, when we were starting the church in Zambia, I visited the country for the first time. While discussing with my host, we talked about a man they called Cobra. He was a terrible and dangerous person. As we spoke, I heard God say that he must be saved. I told my host I wanted to preach to Cobra and asked him to take me to his house. He told me that I was not likely to come out alive. I insisted, and at last, he agreed to take me within walking distance to Cobra’s house, wait for 15 minutes after I entered, and leave if I didn’t come out in that time. I said, “No problem.” God wanted me to partner with Him to win that soul, and I knew I had to go. I went in to meet Cobra, and within 15 minutes, he was on his knees in surrender to Christ!
God needs partners to do His will on earth, but those who will partner with Him must be willing to go all the way for Him. When you hear God say, “I have found a man who will do all My will,” it means that He has been searching for someone to do all His will. Can God count on you to partner with Him and do all His will?
REFLECTION
In times of crises, can God find you worthy as a partner to do His will on earth?
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 ceaseless 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 is its treasure store.
Take me, and I will be
Ever, only, all for Thee,
Ever, only, all for 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 Mobile, and PC. Open Heaven for Today 2024
Ambydennis Notice Board: Until you are born again, God’s abiding presence will never be with you. It would be best if you were born again to enjoy continuous victory. Please say the displayed prayer below in faith:
Lord Jesus, come into my life. I accept You as my Lord and Personal Saviour. I believe in my heart. You died and rose from the dead to save me. Thank You, Lord, for keeping me, in Jesus” name. Amen.
If you just prayed the prayer of salvation online, please send your testimonies and prayer request to info@rccg.org, +234-1-8447340, +234-0-709821311
