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OPEN HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL. DON’T BE THE GUINEA PIG! SATURDAY 30TH SEPTEMBER 2017

- September 30, 2017

Memorise : Now these things were our examples, to the intent we should not lust after evil things, as they also lusted. 1 Corinthians 10:6 Read: 1 Corinthians 10:1-12 1 Moreover, brethren, I would not that ye should be ignorant, how that all our fathers were under the cloud, and all passed through the sea; 2 And were all baptized unto Moses in the cloud and in the sea; 3 And did all eat the same spiritual meat; 4 And did all drink the same spiritual drink: for they drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them: and that Rock was Christ. 5 But with many of them God was not well pleased: for they were overthrown in the wilderness. 6 Now these things were our examples, to the intent we should not lust after evil things, as they also lusted. 7 Neither be ye idolaters, as were some of them; as it is written, The people sat down to eat and drink, and rose up to play. 8 Neither let us commit fornication, as some of them committed, and fell in one day three and twenty thousand. 9

OPEN HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL. DELAYED PROVISION: FRIDAY 29TH SEPTEMBER 2017

- September 29, 2017

Memorise : The eyes of all wait upon thee; and thou givest them their meat in due season. Psalm 145:15 Read: Daniel 10:7-13 7 And I Daniel alone saw the vision: for the men that were with me saw not the vision; but a great quaking fell upon them, so that they fled to hide themselves. 8 Therefore I was left alone, and saw this great vision, and there remained no strength in me: for my comeliness was turned in me into corruption, and I retained no strength. 9 Yet heard I the voice of his words: and when I heard the voice of his words, then was I in a deep sleep on my face, and my face toward the ground. 10 And, behold, an hand touched me, which set me upon my knees and upon the palms of my hands. 11 And he said unto me, O Daniel, a man greatly beloved, understand the words that I speak unto thee, and stand upright: for unto thee am I now sent. And when he had spoken this word unto me, I stood trembling. 12 Then said he unto me, Fear not, Daniel: for from the first day that thou d

OPEN HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL. HEED THIS INVITATION. THURSDAY 28TH SEPTEMBER 2017

- September 28, 2017

Memorise : In the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried, saying, If any man thirst, let him come unto me, and drink. John 7:37 Read: John 7:37-39 37 In the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried, saying, If any man thirst, let him come unto me, and drink. 38 He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water. 39 (But this spake he of the Spirit, which they that believe on him should receive: for the Holy Ghost was not yet given; because that Jesus was not yet glorified.) Message : “How should one chase a thousand, and two put ten thousand to flight, except their Rock had sold them, and the Lord had shut them up?” Deuteronomy 32:30 Although praying corporately is good, it should never be regarded as a substitute to a vibrant personal prayer life. Some people quote the above scriptures to justify remaining at the level of corporate prayers, and as a result they consider efforts towa

OPEN HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL. PRINCIPLES, NOT TEARS: WEDNESDAY 27TH SEPTEMBER 2017

- September 27, 2017

Memorise : For ever, O Lord, thy word is settled in heaven. Psalm 119:89 Read: Genesis 13:14-18 14 And the Lord said unto Abram, after that Lot was separated from him, Lift up now thine eyes, and look from the place where thou art northward, and southward, and eastward, and westward: 15 For all the land which thou seest, to thee will I give it, and to thy seed for ever. 16 And I will make thy seed as the dust of the earth: so that if a man can number the dust of the earth, then shall thy seed also be numbered. 17 Arise, walk through the land in the length of it and in the breadth of it; for I will give it unto thee. 18 Then Abram removed his tent, and came and dwelt in the plain of Mamre, which is in Hebron, and built there an altar unto the Lord. Message : If your giving reflects a financial status below the level God has placed you on, this would amount to demoting yourself. A wise fellow would rather promote himself or herself by giving beyond the level of his or her curren

OPEN HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL. BECAUSE HE IS BIG: TUESDAY 26TH SEPTEMBER 2017

- September 26, 2017

Memorise : For he that is mighty hath done to me great things; and holy is his name Luke 1:49 Read: Luke 1:46-52 46 And Mary said, My soul doth magnify the Lord, 47 And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour. 48 For he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden: for, behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed. 49 For he that is mighty hath done to me great things; and holy is his name. 50 And his mercy is on them that fear him from generation to generation. 51 He hath shewed strength with his arm; he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts. 52 He hath put down the mighty from their seats, and exalted them of low degree. Message : Our God is a great and big God. In terms of size, He is so massive. Imagine that He sits on His throne in the third heavens and His feet still touches the earth (Isaiah 66:1). Due to the fact that our God is so big, He does great and big things. In Genesis 1:20-22, when He said the waters should bring fo

OPEN HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL. NO SKIPPING DETAILS: MONDAY 25TH SEPTEMBER 2017

- September 25, 2017

Memorise : For precept must be upon precept, precept upon precept; line upon line, line upon line; here a little, and there a little. Isaiah 28:10 Read: 2 Kings 4:1-7 1 Now there cried a certain woman of the wives of the sons of the prophets unto Elisha, saying, Thy servant my husband is dead; and thou knowest that thy servant did fear the Lord: and the creditor is come to take unto him my two sons to be bondmen. 2 And Elisha said unto her, What shall I do for thee? tell me, what hast thou in the house? And she said, Thine handmaid hath not any thing in the house, save a pot of oil. 3 Then he said, Go, borrow thee vessels abroad of all thy neighbours, even empty vessels; borrow not a few. 4 And when thou art come in, thou shalt shut the door upon thee and upon thy sons, and shalt pour out into all those vessels, and thou shalt set aside that which is full. 5 So she went from him, and shut the door upon her and upon her sons, who brought the vessels to her; and she poured out. 6

OPEN HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL. THE IMPORTANT FACTOR: SUNDAY 24TH SEPTEMBER 2017

- September 24, 2017

Memorise : And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence. Colossians 1:18 Read: Matthew 6:31-34 31 Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed? 32 (For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things. 33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. 34 Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof. Message : First thing first, so the saying goes. As a believer in Christ, when you come before God’s presence, the most important person is not you but Him. Also, unlike most of us believe, at God’s Throne of Grace, the most important thing is not you request, but rather the worsh

OPEN HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL. RESISTING GOD? SATURDAY 23RD SEPTEMBER 2017

- September 23, 2017

Memorise : Do we provoke the Lord to jealousy? are we stronger than he? 1 Corinthians 10:22 Read: 1 Corinthians 10:21-23 21 Ye cannot drink the cup of the Lord, and the cup of devils: ye cannot be partakers of the Lord's table, and of the table of devils. 22 Do we provoke the Lord to jealousy? are we stronger than he? 23 All things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but all things edify not. Message : Colossian 1:16 tells us that all visible and invisible things were created by God and for God. You were created to make God happy by following His will, plan and purpose for your life. However, when you take the path of self-government and go contrary to the purpose for which you were created, that is rebellion. Lucifer and several angels decided to walk out of God’s original plan, and they became who we now refer to as Satan and demons (Isaiah 14:12-16, Revelation 12:7-9). Anyone who follows self-government today will also end

OPEN HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL. WHEN YOU ARE BLESSED. FRIDAY 22ND SEPTEMBER 2017

- September 22, 2017

Memorise : By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau concerning things to come. Hebrews 11:20 Read: Genesis 27:20-29 20 And Isaac said unto his son, How is it that thou hast found it so quickly, my son? And he said, Because the Lord thy God brought it to me. 21 And Isaac said unto Jacob, Come near, I pray thee, that I may feel thee, my son, whether thou be my very son Esau or not. 22 And Jacob went near unto Isaac his father; and he felt him, and said, The voice is Jacob's voice, but the hands are the hands of Esau. 23 And he discerned him not, because his hands were hairy, as his brother Esau's hands: so he blessed him. 24 And he said, Art thou my very son Esau? And he said, I am. 25 And he said, Bring it near to me, and I will eat of my son's venison, that my soul may bless thee. And he brought it near to him, and he did eat: and he brought him wine and he drank. 26 And his father Isaac said unto him, Come near now, and kiss me, my son. 27 And he came near, and kiss

OPEN HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL. ABBA, FATHER: THURSDAY 21ST SEPTEMBER 2017

- September 21, 2017

Memorise : And because ye are sons, God hath sent forth the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying, Abba, Father. Galatians 4:6 Read: Romans 8:14-16 14 For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God. 15 For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father. 16 The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God: Message In the Lord’s Prayer, Jesus taught us to pray by approaching God as our Father. He said “After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.” Matthew 6:9 Why did He not say “Our God”, “Our Maker” or “Our Deliverer”? It is because God wants us to have a definite, personal relationship with Him. Of all the relationships we could possibly have with God, the father-son relationship is one of the greatest. In Mark 14:36, when the Lord Jesus was facing His greatest challenge - dying on the

OPEN HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL. GIVE FIRST: WEDNESDAY 20TH SEPTEMBER 2017

- September 20, 2017

Memorise : I will sing unto the Lord, because he hath dealt bountifully with me. Psalm 13:6 Read: 1 Chronicles 16:2-3, Acts 20:35 16:2 And when David had made an end of offering the burnt offerings and the peace offerings, he blessed the people in the name of the Lord. 16:3 And he dealt to every one of Israel, both man and woman, to every one a loaf of bread, and a good piece of flesh, and a flagon of wine. 20:35 I have shewed you all things, how that so labouring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive. Message : Generous divine provision is the benefit of those in the sheepfold of the Great Shepherd. God prepares a table of abundance for His sheep (Psalm 23:5). No wonder David in Psalm 13:6 said: “I will sing unto the Lord, because he hath dealt bountifully with me.” This scripture is a personal testimony of David. After God had blessed him beyond measure, he began to testify of God’s

OPEN HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL. THE GROUND IS NOT FOR YOU. TUESDAY 19TH SEPTEMBER 2017

- September 19, 2017

Memorise : For a just man falleth seven times, and riseth up again: but the wicked shall fall into mischief. Proverbs 24:16 Read: Luke 22:31-34 31 And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat: 32 But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren. 33 And he said unto him, Lord, I am ready to go with thee, both into prison, and to death. 34 And he said, I tell thee, Peter, the cock shall not crow this day, before that thou shalt thrice deny that thou knowest me. Message : It’s a fact of life that we are all susceptible to making mistakes. However, when we make mistakes, we must have the strength of character to admit our mistakes and also to resolve never to repeat them again (Proverb 28:13). A child learning to walk will stand up, take a step or two and fall down again. You will observe however that in spite of these falls, he or she does not give up trying. The chil

OPEN HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL. RESTITUTION: EVIDENCE OF SALVATION II. MONDAY 18TH SEPTEMBER 2017

- September 18, 2017

Memorise : Then said Paul, I wist not, brethren, that he was the high priest: for it is written, Thou shalt not speak evil of the ruler of thy people. Acts 23:5 Read: Acts 23:1-5 1 And Paul, earnestly beholding the council, said, Men and brethren, I have lived in all good conscience before God until this day. 2 And the high priest Ananias commanded them that stood by him to smite him on the mouth. 3 Then said Paul unto him, God shall smite thee, thou whited wall: for sittest thou to judge me after the law, and commandest me to be smitten contrary to the law? 4 And they that stood by said, Revilest thou God's high priest? 5 Then said Paul, I wist not, brethren, that he was the high priest: for it is written, Thou shalt not speak evil of the ruler of thy people. Message : A sign that confirms whether or not you have experienced genuine salvation is your willingness to make restitution with your fellow men. When you are genuinely saved, the Spirit of Jesus Christ in you will

OPEN HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL. WORSHIP FIRST, REQUEST LAST. SUNDAY 17TH SEPTEMBER 2017

- September 17, 2017

Memorise : Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name. Psalm100:4 Read: Mark 5:21-24 21 And when Jesus was passed over again by ship unto the other side, much people gathered unto him: and he was nigh unto the sea. 22 And, behold, there cometh one of the rulers of the synagogue, Jairus by name; and when he saw him, he fell at his feet, 23 And besought him greatly, saying, My little daughter lieth at the point of death: I pray thee, come and lay thy hands on her, that she may be healed; and she shall live. 24 And Jesus went with him; and much people followed him, and thronged him. Message : How you approach a house will determine whether you will be welcomed or chased out. If you approach the door and knock, you will be attended to as a lady or a gentleman, but if you decide to break through the window, you will surely be taken for a burglar, thief or robber and met with severe resistance. Your approach matte

OPEN HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL. YOU CAN AVOID WASTAGE: SATURDAY 16TH SEPTEMBER 2017

- September 16, 2017

Memorise : For by wise counsel you will wage your own war, And in a multitude of counselors there is safety. Proverbs 24:6 Read: Luke 15:11-16 11 And he said, A certain man had two sons: 12 And the younger of them said to his father, Father, give me the portion of goods that falleth to me. And he divided unto them his living. 13 And not many days after the younger son gathered all together, and took his journey into a far country, and there wasted his substance with riotous living. 14 And when he had spent all, there arose a mighty famine in that land; and he began to be in want. 15 And he went and joined himself to a citizen of that country; and he sent him into his fields to feed swine. 16 And he would fain have filled his belly with the husks that the swine did eat: and no man gave unto him. Message : In life, some people experience provision before they ever need it, while some get provision just in the nick of time. Some others only get the provision they need after the

OPEN HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL. A DIVINE CURSE: FRIDAY 15TH SEPTEMBER 2017

- September 15, 2017

Memorise : Ye are cursed with a curse: for ye have robbed me, even this whole nation. Malachi 3:9 Read: Mark 11:12-14; 20-21 12 And on the morrow, when they were come from Bethany, he was hungry: 13 And seeing a fig tree afar off having leaves, he came, if haply he might find any thing thereon: and when he came to it, he found nothing but leaves; for the time of figs was not yet. 14 And Jesus answered and said unto it, No man eat fruit of thee hereafter for ever. And his disciples heard it. 20 And in the morning, as they passed by, they saw the fig tree dried up from the roots. 21 And Peter calling to remembrance saith unto him, Master, behold, the fig tree which thou cursedst is withered away. Message : When you go through the Scriptures and see the effect of a divine curse on those who were cursed, you would do just about anything to avoid a curse from God. Although a curse from one man to another can have terrible effects, if spiritual help is sought from someone operating

OPEN HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL. HE DESERVES YOUR THANKS. THURSDAY 14TH SEPTEMBER 2017

- September 14, 2017

Memorise : O give thanks unto the God of gods: for his mercy endureth for ever. Psalm136:2 Read: Psalm121:3-5 3 He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he that keepeth thee will not slumber. 4 Behold, he that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep. 5 The Lord is thy keeper: the Lord is thy shade upon thy right hand. Message : It is very important for you to give God thanks always. One reason why this is necessary is because there are several battles God fights for you that you know nothing about. Some people are so conservative when it comes to giving God thanks. They think they are clever, and so they only give God thanks when they believe He has earned it. In other words, they only thank God when He has done something very “tangible” for them. If however it appears that He has not done anything for them, they hold back on offering thanks to Him. Such people may think they are smart, but they are not. When you are asleep, do you know the various battles waged against y

OPEN HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL. GIVING DETERMINES PROMOTION. WEDNESDAY 13TH SEPTEMBER 2017

- September 13, 2017

Memorise : Every man shall give as he is able, according to the blessing of the Lord thy God which he hath given thee. Deuteronomy 16:17 Read: Deuteronomy 16:16-17 16 Three times in a year shall all thy males appear before the Lord thy God in the place which he shall choose; in the feast of unleavened bread, and in the feast of weeks, and in the feast of tabernacles: and they shall not appear before the Lord empty: 17 Every man shall give as he is able, according to the blessing of the Lord thy God which he hath given thee. Message : When God commanded all males in Israel to appear before Him in today’s Bible reading, he specifically instructed that they should not come before Him empty-handed. He also instructed that whatever they brought to Him must be a reflection of the level of blessings they had received from Him. Based on these two parameters, can you say you have followed the divine pattern when you appear before God? Today, when God’s people assemble before Him

OPEN HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL. LITTLE REQUESTS LIMIT GOD. TUESDAY 12TH SEPTEMBER 2017

- September 12, 2017

Memorise : And whatsoever we ask, we receive of him, because we keep his commandments, and do those things that are pleasing in his sight. 1 John 3:22 Read: James 1:5-6 5 This then is the message which we have heard of him, and declare unto you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all. 6 If we say that we have fellowship with him, and walk in darkness, we lie, and do not the truth: Message : The Lord Jesus Christ instructed us to ask until our joy is full (John 16:24). Due to a lack of faith in God’s ability to meet our needs, many of us ask for crumbs, and by doing so, we insult or dishonour God. Are you one of such people? During one of our special programmes sometimes ago, while in my prayer room, God took me up on this issue. He reminded me of an incident that happened several years before then, when I went to London to prepare our Sunday School manual. After finishing it, I still had three days to go before my flight is due, but I had com

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