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OPEN HEAVENS DEVOTIONAL : WEDNESDAY AUGUST 31st 2022

- August 31, 2022

TOPIC: TAKE CARE OF PASTORS MEMORISE: And the first of all the firstfruits of all things, and every oblation of all, of every sort of your oblations, shall be the priest's: ye shall also give unto the priest the first of your dough, that he may cause the blessing to rest in thine house. Ezekiel 44:30 READ: 2 Kings 4:8 -37 8 And it fell on a day, that Elisha passed to Shunem, where was a great woman; and she constrained him to eat bread. And so it was, that as oft as he passed by, he turned in thither to eat bread. 9 And she said unto her husband, Behold now, I perceive that this is an holy man of God, which passeth by us continually. 10 Let us make a little chamber, I pray thee, on the wall; and let us set for him there a bed, and a table, and a stool, and a candlestick: and it shall be, when he cometh to us, that he shall turn in thither. 11 And it fell on a day, that he came thither, and he turned into the chamber, and lay there. 12 And he said to Gehazi his servant,...

OPEN HEAVENS DEVOTIONAL: TUESDAY AUGUST 30th 2022

- August 30, 2022

TOPIC: PRAISE RAISES MEMORISE: The sceptre shall not depart from Judah, nor a lawgiver from between his feet, until Shiloh come; and unto him shall the gathering of the people be. Genesis 49:10 READ: 2 Samuel 6:20 -22 20 Then David returned to bless his household. And Michal the daughter of Saul came out to meet David, and said, How glorious was the king of Israel to day, who uncovered himself to day in the eyes of the handmaids of his servants, as one of the vain fellows shamelessly uncovereth himself! 21 And David said unto Michal, It was before the LORD, which chose me before thy father, and before all his house, to appoint me ruler over the people of the LORD, over Israel: therefore will I play before the LORD. 22 And I will yet be more vile than thus, and will be base in mine own sight: and of the maidservants which thou hast spoken of, of them shall I be had in honour. MESSAGE : Judah means praise, and in the memory verse for today, we witness God making a promis...

OPEN HEAVENS DEVOTIONAL : MONDAY AUGUST 29th 2022

- August 29, 2022

TOPIC: SEALED? MEMORISE: In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise, Ephesians 1:13 READ: Acts 19:1 -6 1 And it came to pass, that, while Apollos was at Corinth, Paul having passed through the upper coasts came to Ephesus: and finding certain disciples, 2 He said unto them, Have ye received the Holy Ghost since ye believed? And they said unto him, We have not so much as heard whether there be any Holy Ghost. 3 And he said unto them, Unto what then were ye baptized? And they said, Unto John's baptism. 4 Then said Paul, John verily baptized with the baptism of repentance, saying unto the people, that they should believe on him which should come after him, that is, on Christ Jesus. When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. 6 And when Paul had laid his hands upon them, the Holy Ghost came on them; and they spake wit...

OPEN HEAVENS DEVOTIONAL : SUNDAY AUGUST 28th 2022

- August 28, 2022

TOPIC: FULFILLING PURPOSE MEMORISE: For David, after he had served his own generation by the will of God, fell on sleep, and was laid unto his fathers, and saw corruption: Acts 13:36 READ: Ephesians 2:10 10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them. MESSAGE Every human being on the surface of the earth was born for a purpose. I know this because God does not do anything just for the sake of doing,it; there is always a purpose behind His actions. If He made you and put you on this earth, then there is a purpose for your life. Unfortunately however, many people don't end up fulfilling the purpose for which God brought them into this world. One of the reasons is that many never even get to know their purpose in life. Another reason is that even when some discover their purpose, they get distracted by the devil and end up pursuing other things rather than the purpose of God fo...

OPEN HEAVENS DEVOTIONAL : SATURDAY AUGUST 27th 2022

- August 27, 2022

TOPIC: YOU ARE SPECIAL MEMORISE: But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not therefore: ye are of more value than many sparrows. Luke 12:7 READ: 1 Peter 1:18 -19 18 Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers; 19 But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot: MESSAGE The amount kidnappers ask for as ransom is proportionate with how important their victim is considered. The Bible says that we all have sinned and come short of the glory of God (Romans 3:23). It also says that those who sin are of their father the devil (John 8:44-45). This means that when God wanted to snatch us from the hands of the devil, he needed to provide a ransom. He is very rich so gold and silver are not a problem to Him at all. However, He deemed gold and silver too cheap to use in paying our ransom because of how special ...

OPEN HEAVENS DEVOTIONAL : FRIDAY AUGUST 26th 2022

- August 26, 2022

TOPIC: BETTER CALL HIM LORD NOW MEMORIZE: And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. Philippians 2:11 READ : REVELATION 5:8-13 8. And when he had taken the book, the four beasts and four and twenty elders fell down before the Lamb, having every one of them harps, and golden vials full of odours, which are the prayers of saints. 9. And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation; 10. And hast made us unto our God kings and priests: and we shall reign on the earth. 11. And I beheld, and I heard the voice of many angels round about the throne and the beasts and the elders: and the number of them was ten thousand times ten thousand, and thousands of thousands; 12. Saying with a loud voice, Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wi...

OPEN HEAVENS DEVOTIONAL : THURSDAY AUGUST 25th 2022

- August 25, 2022

TOPIC: PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING MEMORISE: I will offer to thee the sacrifice of thanksgiving, and will call upon the name of the LORD. Psalms 116:17 READ : Psalms 124:1 -8 1 If it had not been the LORD who was on our side, now may Israel say; 2 If it had not been the LORD who was on our side, when men rose up against us: 3 Then they had swallowed us up quick, when their wrath was kindled against us: 4 Then the waters had overwhelmed us, the stream had gone over our soul: 5 Then the proud waters had gone over our soul. 6 Blessed be the LORD, who hath not given us as a prey to their teeth. 7 Our soul is escaped as a bird out of the snare of the fowlers: the snare is broken, and we are escaped. 8 Our help is in the name of the LORD, who made heaven and earth. PRAYERS 1. Thank you Lord for Your goodness and mercy over me and my family - nuclear and extended. I am very grateful to You Lord. 2. Thank you Lord, for Your protection in the midst of all ch...

OPEN HEAVENS DEVOTIONAL : WEDNESDAY AUGUST 24th 2022

- August 24, 2022

TOPIC: ANTIDOTE TO SICKNESSES AND DISEASES MEMORISE: And when they did mete it with an omer, he that gathered much had nothing over, and he that gathered little had no lack; they gathered every man according to his eating. Exodus 16:18 READ: Exodus 16:16 -20 16 This is the thing which the LORD hath commanded, Gather of it every man according to his eating, an omer for every man, according to the number of your persons; take ye every man for them which are in his tents. 17 And the children of Israel did so, and gathered, some more, some less. 18 And when they did mete it with an omer, he that gathered much had nothing over, and he that gathered little had no lack; they gathered every man according to his eating. 19 And Moses said, Let no man leave of it till the morning. 20 Notwithstanding they hearkened not unto Moses; but some of them left of it until the morning, and it bred worms, and stank: and Moses was wroth with them. MESSAGE There are many sicknesses and disea...

OPEN HEAVENS DEVOTIONAL : TUESDAY AUGUST 23rd 2022

- August 23, 2022

TOPIC: BE CONTENT II MEMORISE: Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content. Philippians 4:11 READ: Philippians 4:11 -13 11 Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content. 12 I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: every where and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need. 13 I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. MESSAGE The interesting thing about contentment is that it is something you can learn. Paul said he had learnt to be content whether he had plenty or little. You can learn contentment and you can start learning it right now. Everybody needs to learn to be content. When you look at Paul's statement, you can understand his mindset. What he was actually saying when he said that he was content whether in plenty or in lack is that he knew that no situati...

OPEN HEAVENS DEVOTIONAL : MONDAY AUGUST 22nd 2022

- August 22, 2022

TOPIC: BE CONTENT I MEMORISE: But godliness with contentment is great gain. 1 Timothy 6:6 READ: 1 Timothy 6:6 -12 6 But godliness with contentment is great gain. 7 For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. 8 And having food and raiment let us be therewith content. 9 But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition. 10 For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows. 11 But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness. 12 Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses. MESSAGE Money never satisfies those who love it. (Ecclesiastes 5:10-12). When you...

OPEN HEAVENS DEVOTIONAL : SUNDAY AUGUST 21st 2022

- August 21, 2022

TOPIC: LETTER TO THE LAODICEAN CHURCH II MEMORISE: My son, despise not the chastening of the LORD; neither be weary of his correction: Proverbs 3:11 READ: Revelation 3:19 -22 19 As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent. 20 Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me. 21 To him that overcometh will I grant to sit with me in my throne, even as I also overcame, and am set down with my Father in his throne. 22 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches. Proverbs 3:11 -12 11 My son, despise not the chastening of the LORD; neither be weary of his correction: 12 For whom the LORD loveth he correcteth; even as a father the son in whom he delighteth. MESSAGE As many as l love, l rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore and repent . Revelation 3:19 Jesus told the Laodiceans that He was rebuking and chastening them b...

OPEN HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL.: SATURDAY 20th OF AUGUST 2022

- August 20, 2022

TOPIC: LETTER TO THE LAODICEAN CHURCH I MEMORISE : And he said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me. Luke 9:23 READ: Revelation 3:14 -18, Luke 9:23 -24 14. And unto the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write; These things saith the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation of God; 15. I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot. 16. So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of my mouth. 17. Because thou sayest, I am rich, and increased with goods, and have need of nothing; and knowest not that thou art wretched, and miserable, and poor, and blind, and naked: 18. I counsel thee to buy of me gold tried in the fire, that thou mayest be rich; and white raiment, that thou mayest be clothed, and that the shame of thy nakedness do not appear; and anoint thine eyes with eyesalve, that thou mayest see. Lu...

OPEN HEAVENS DEVOTIONAL: FRIDAY AUGUST 19th 2022

- August 19, 2022

TOPIC: LETTER TO THE PHILADELPHIAN CHURCH II MEMORISE: And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold. Matthew 24:12 READ: Revelation 3:11 -13 11 Behold, I come quickly: hold that fast which thou hast, that no man take thy crown. 12 Him that overcometh will I make a pillar in the temple of my God, and he shall go no more out: and I will write upon him the name of my God, and the name of the city of my God, which is new Jerusalem, which cometh down out of heaven from my God: and I will write upon him my new name. 13 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches. MESSAGE Behold I come quickly: hold that fast which thou hast, that no man take thy crown Revelation3:11 Jesus Christ said that it is possible for someone to take crown that was prepared for another person. It is possible for a Christian to have worked hard for God but lose the crown to someone else due to carelessness and not being watchful. I pray that this will ...

OPEN HEAVENS DEVOTIONAL: THURSDAY AUGUST 18th 2022

- August 18, 2022

TOPIC: LETTER TO THE PHILADELPHIAN CHURCH 1 MEMORISE: That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ: 1 Peter 1:7 READ : Revelation 3:11 -13 11 Behold, I come quickly: hold that fast which thou hast, that no man take thy crown. 12 Him that overcometh will I make a pillar in the temple of my God, and he shall go no more out: and I will write upon him the name of my God, and the name of the city of my God, which is new Jerusalem, which cometh down out of heaven from my God: and I will write upon him my new name. 13 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches. MESSAGE Jesus was full of praises for Philadelphian Church. He also gave them several promises, only warning them to hold fast. Such a beautiful letter! In AD 17, Philadelphia experienced a lot of earthquakes. The tremors kept the people of Philad...

OPEN HEAVENS DEVOTIONAL : WEDNESDAY AUGUST 17th 2022

- August 17, 2022

TOPIC: LETTER TO THE CHURCH OF SARDIS 2 MEMORISE: For many are called, but few are chosen. Matthew 22:14 READ: Revelation 3:3 -6; Matthew 24:42 -44 3 Remember therefore how thou hast received and heard, and hold fast, and repent. If therefore thou shalt not watch, I will come on thee as a thief, and thou shalt not know what hour I will come upon thee. 4 Thou hast a few names even in Sardis which have not defiled their garments; and they shall walk with me in white: for they are worthy. 5 He that overcometh, the same shall be clothed in white raiment; and I will not blot out his name out of the book of life, but I will confess his name before my Father, and before his angels. 6 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches. Matthew 24:42-44 42 Watch therefore: for ye know not what hour your Lord doth come. 43 But know this, that if the goodman of the house had known in what watch the thief would come, he would have watched, and would no...

OPEN HEAVENS DEVOTIONAL : TUESDAY AUGUST 16th 2022

- August 16, 2022

TOPIC: LETTER TO THE SARDIS CHURCH 1 MEMORISE: And that, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep: for now is our salvation nearer than when we believed. Romans 13:11 READ: Revelation 3:1 -3 1 And unto the angel of the church in Sardis write; These things saith he that hath the seven Spirits of God, and the seven stars; I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead. 2 Be watchful, and strengthen the things which remain, that are ready to die: for I have not found thy works perfect before God. 3 Remember therefore how thou hast received and heard, and hold fast, and repent. If therefore thou shalt not watch, I will come on thee as a thief, and thou shalt not know what hour I will come upon thee. MESSAGE Historical records have it that the city of Sardis was besieged and overpowered by various nations at different times, primarily because the inhabitants are not as watchful as they should have been. This same carelessness...

OPEN HEAVENS DEVOTIONAL : MONDAY AUGUST 15th 2022

- August 15, 2022

TOPIC: LETTER TO THE THYATIRAN CHURCH III MEMORISE: And the multitude of them that believed were of one heart and of one soul: neither said any of them that ought of the things which he possessed was his own; but they had all things common. Acts 4:32 READ: Revelation 2:18 -29: Acts 2:44 -47 18 And unto the angel of the church in Thyatira write; These things saith the Son of God, who hath his eyes like unto a flame of fire, and his feet are like fine brass; 19 I know thy works, and charity, and service, and faith, and thy patience, and thy works; and the last to be more than the first. 20 Notwithstanding I have a few things against thee, because thou sufferest that woman Jezebel, which calleth herself a prophetess, to teach and to seduce my servants to commit fornication, and to eat things sacrificed unto idols. 21 And I gave her space to repent of her fornication; and she repented not. 22 Behold, I will cast her into a bed, and them that commit adultery with her ...

OPEN HEAVENS DEVOTIONAL : SUNDAY AUGUST 14th 2022

- August 14, 2022

TOPIC: LETTER TO THE THYATIRAN CHURCH II MEMORISE: But whoso shall offend one of these little ones which believe in me, it were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and that he were drowned in the depth of the sea. Matthew 18:6 READ: Revelation 2:20 -23 20 Notwithstanding I have a few things against thee, because thou sufferest that woman Jezebel, which calleth herself a prophetess, to teach and to seduce my servants to commit fornication, and to eat things sacrificed unto idols. 21 And I gave her space to repent of her fornication; and she repented not. 22 Behold, I will cast her into a bed, and them that commit adultery with her into great tribulation, except they repent of their deeds. 23 And I will kill her children with death; and all the churches shall know that I am he which searcheth the reins and hearts: and I will give unto every one of you according to your works. MESSAGE In our Bible reading today, Jesus tells us what will happen to J...

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