Open Heaven For Today 2024 Friday Daily Devotional By Pastor E. A. Adeboye – He Did It All For You 1
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TOPIC: He Did It All For You 1
MEMORISE: “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” – John 3:16 (KJV)
READ: Romans 5:6-8 (KJV)
6 For when we were without strength, Christ died for the ungodly in due time.
7 For scarcely for a righteous man will one die: yet peradventure for a good man some would even dare to die.
8 But God commendeth his love toward us, in that Christ died for us while we were yet sinners.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: 1 Samuel 25-27
Open Heaven For Today 2024 MESSAGE
When Jesus Christ was on the cross, He appeared to be helpless. This man could call 12 legions of angels to come to His rescue, yet He was nailed to a cross and seemed helpless. Indeed, what can a person whose hands and feet have been nailed to a cross do? For example, while Jesus was on the cross, he said, “I thirst.” Instead of giving Him water, they gave Him vinegar, which He could do nothing about. This was not because He did not have the power to do whatever He wanted, but because if He had saved Himself at that time, you and I would have become prey to the devil. So, because of His love for us, He was helpless. He became helpless so that you can be helped. If the blood of Jesus has washed you, you will never lack help, in Jesus’ name.
On the cross, Jesus was lonely. He cried in Matthew 27:46, “…My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me.” He was not even talking about how His disciples forsook Him. They left Him when He was arrested, but now, even God forsook Him. That was the biggest heartbreak for Him because there had never been a time when God was not with Him. However, He went through all that so God can always be with you. He went through that grueling experience so that you will never be alone and that He will answer you whenever you call on God.
Everything that happened at Calvary was sorrowful for Jesus; you cannot experience such pain and shame and not be sorrowful. He, however, put Himself through that sorrow so that you can have joy. Therefore, if you are genuinely washed in the blood of Jesus Christ, everything causing you sorrow is banished now, in Jesus’ name.
He did it all for you to have an eternal life beyond what this world can give you. Are you enjoying the benefits of the sacrifice He made for you on the cross? Are you genuinely washed in His blood? Are you living your life like Christ? The benefits of the sacrifice He paid are only for those who live holy. All holy people will experience the benefits of Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross. I have decided to live holy for the rest of my life; what about you?
KEY POINT
Only holy people will enjoy the benefits of Jesus’ death on the cross.
HYMN 27 – What A Friend We Have In Jesus
1 What a friend we have in Jesus,
all our sins and griefs to bear!
What a privilege to carry
everything to God in prayer!
O what peace we often forfeit,
O, what needless pain we bear,
all because we do not carry
everything to God in prayer!
2 Have we trials and temptations?
Is there trouble anywhere?
We should never be discouraged;
take it to the Lord in prayer!
Can we find a friend so faithful
who will all our sorrows share?
Jesus knows our every weakness;
take it to the Lord in prayer!
3 Are we weak and heavy laden,
cumbered with a load of care?
Precious Savior, still our refuge–
take it to the Lord in prayer!
Do your friends despise and forsake you?
Take it to the Lord in prayer!
In his arms, he’ll take and shield you;
you will find solace there.
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
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Open Heaven For Today 2024 Thursday Daily Devotional By Pastor E. A. Adeboye – Christianity Is Personal
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TOPIC: Christianity Is Personal
MEMORISE: “Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee, and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations.” – Jeremiah 1:5 (KJV)
READ: John 10:3-4 (KJV)
3 To him the porter openeth; and the sheep hear his voice: and he calleth his sheep by name, and leadeth them out.
4 And when he putteth forth his sheep, he goeth before them, and the sheep follow him: for they know his voice.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: 1 Samuel 22-24
Open Heaven For Today 2024 MESSAGE
Whenever God wants to talk to a congregation, no matter how large, He will address individuals. Revelations 3:20 was written to an entire Church, but He said, “If any man…” John 3:16 says, “God loved the whole world, that He gave His only begotten son, whosoever…”
We came into this world one at a time. Genesis 25:21-26 clarifies that even when twins are born, they come out one at a time. Even if the twins are to be delivered by a Caesarean operation, the doctor will bring one out first before the second. Romans 14:12 says that we will all give an account of ourselves before God. The messages you read in this devotional are not for everybody but for you in particular.
Whenever David wants to talk about something severe, he personalizes it. In Psalm 23:1, he said, “The Lord is MY shepherd; I shall not want.” He didn’t say, “The Lord is our shepherd.” Whenever some brethren want to close a service, they will say, “Surely, goodness and mercy shall follow us all the days of our lives, and we shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever.” I always wonder where they got that from because it is not written in my Bible. What is written is, “Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever” (Psalm 23:6). Goodness and mercy are not for us. They are for me. The result of my dwelling is for me, not for us.
In Psalm 27:8, David said, “When you said, seek my face, my heart says, thy face will I seek.” I don’t know what others are thinking, how far they want to go in the Lord, and how hungry and thirsty for God they are. I cannot thirst and hunger for God on their behalf. Don’t let someone else’s lack of hunger for God affect you, even if he is your pastor. Your walk with God is personal. When you face God in judgment, you will give an account of yourself individually. So, if you see someone who does not take his Christian life seriously, don’t let it bother you; Christianity is an individual matter.
Seek the face of God and encourage others to do so, but don’t let their laxity influence you.
REFLECTION
Christianity is entirely personal. Don’t let anyone’s behavior hinder your walk with God.
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 Mobile, and PC. Open Heaven for Today 2024
Open Heaven For Today 2024 Wednesday Daily Devotional By Pastor E. A. Adeboye – Thou Shall Not Steal
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TOPIC: Thou Shall Not Steal
MEMORISE: “Thou shalt not steal.” – Exodus 20:15 (KJV)
READ: Ephesians 4:27-28 (KJV)
27 Neither give place to the devil.
28 Let him who stole steal no more; but rather, let him labour, working with his hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give to him who needeth.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: 1 Samuel 19-21
Open Heaven For Today 2024 MESSAGE
Many take what belongs to other people because of the lust of the eyes, the pride of life, and the lust of the flesh. The obsession to have it all without working for them and being controlled by material things eventually leads to stealing. God wants you to have everything you truly need, but in His own way and at His own time. He is willing to give you everything you need and more, but you must seek Him and His righteousness first.
Nobody can bless you more than God, so it is better to wait for God’s blessing because it will make you rich without any form of sorrow being added to it (Proverbs 10:22). Don’t let the devil deceive you with flashy things. Mark 8:36 says that all the material gains will profit you nothing if you lose your soul. Beloved, please do not trade your soul for material gains by stealing. Nothing at all in this world is worth your soul.
God frowns strongly at stealing. If you desire to have more, work more. Do not take from those who have labored for their possessions. Some people try to categorize and rationalize stealing. For example, some people will say corruption is not stealing. Some will even try to explain why internet fraud is different from stealing. Beloved the moment a person takes something that does not belong to them without the owner’s permission or under pretenses, that fellow has stolen.
In 1 Corinthians 6:10, the Bible clarifies that no thief will enter heaven. The devil is the father of the Father because, according to John 10:10, stealing is his first assignment in aman’sn’s life. My father-in-law, Pa Josiah Akindayomi, used to say that your father will Fatherare of you with whatever he has. If your Father is God, He will take care of you with healing, blessings, and long life, but if your Father is Father, he will take care of you with sicknesses, marital problems, death, and the like. Thieves should never expect God to answer their prayers because God is not their father.
In LFatherus 6:4 and Exodus 22:1-4 God said that if you have stolen something, you are to return it to the fellow you stole from in double fold. Don’t keep the stolen property in your possession. Finally, let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labor, working with his hands the excellent thing that he may have to give to him that needeth (Ephesians 4:28).
KEY POINT
Stealing puts you in the camp of the devil and gives him lordship over you. Don’t steal.
HYMN 31 – Yield Not To Temptation
1 Yield not to temptation,
For yielding is a sin;
Each vict’ry will help you,
Some other to win;
Fight valiantly onward,
Evil passions subdue;
Look ever to Jesus,
He will carry you through.
Refrain:
Ask the Savior to help you,
Comfort, strengthen, and keep you;
He is willing to aid you,
He will carry you through.
2 Shun evil companions,
Bad language disdain;
God’s name is held in reverence,
Nor take it in vain;
Be thoughtful and earnest,
Kindhearted and true;
Look ever to Jesus,
He will carry you through.
3 To him that overcometh,
God giveth a crown;
Through faith, we will conquer,
Though often cast down;
He who is our Savior,
Our strength will renew;
Look ever to Jesus,
He will carry you through.
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
