Open Heavens Daily Review: Recent Episodes
Kelechi EMENIKE
A review of the Open Heavens Daily Devotional by Pastor Enoch Adejare ADEBOYE, the overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of GOD
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Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man. Colossians 4:6
The kind of tongue you have is determined by the kind of words rolling off it regularly. If your tongue is regularly used for dirty slangs, worldly music, abusive words and the likes, the devil marks it as his.
If that same tongue now turns around to cast out demons, they would only have a good laugh at its expense because a house divided against itself cannot stand (Mark 3:25 ). A tongue that belongs to the devil cannot cast him out.
Your lips are a powerful weapon. Watch your word at all times, including what you say, both in public and on social media. Watch what you say when you're angry
Christians must know that the devil's offer is nothing but a trap well packaged to look good, and many people, especially youths, have fallen into these temptations, especially as they come in form of employment opportunities, juicy marriage proposals, and wonderful business opportunities.
You must be VERY WATCHFUL, so that you do not fall into these temptations. Guard your heart with all diligence, and continuously renew your mind through the undiluted word of GOD.
The end of all things is at hand, therefore be sober, and watch unto prayer - 1 Peter 4:7
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In every house, there are various tools for different purposes, each tool specifically designed and crafted for a particular need. As a Christian, you are a tool for a particular purpose. However, many Christians are not fulfiling their purpose in life because they have consistently refused the required training to become the right tool for the purpose of GOD.
Until you align yourself through submission to the refining fire of training by GOD, you will continue to find it difficult to move forward in the purpose that GOD has designed for you.
GOD is seeking a willing vessel, are you one?
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Many think that by hard work alone and diligence, they can achieve anything. They forget the spiritual factor in their dealings
So then it is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of GOD that showeth mercy - Romans 9:16
Unless you have aligned yourself with the purpose of GOD, your efforts can easily be laid to waste. Diligence should not precede alignment with purpose.
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Prayer is the divine frequency of communication with GOD, a system of legislation in the kingdom. The prayer request, not just of your mouth, but of your heart, reveals your true intentions.
For our GOD is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think...
Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume it upon your lusts
Is your prayer aligned with your thoughts?
A double minded man is unstable in all his ways
It is a part of man's makeup to desire relevance. We were created to dominate (Genesis 1:27-29), however, the enemy has used this against us, to coax us to do evil and diabolic things to attain relevance. However, the true path to significance is not in the ways of men, but in an alignment to GOD.
Without the Holy Spirit, you cannot achieve anything in this kingdom. To become, you must align with the Holy Spirit, "for without Me", says the Lord, "you can do nothing".
To fulfill your purpose on earth, you need the Holy Spirit.
I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing. John 15:5
The first privilege we enjoy as children of God is that we move from the position of servants to that of children and heirs. Thus we must have a passion for evangelism.
The food of salvation, deliverance, healing and prosperity meant for children of God will now become yours in the name of Jesus. If you are born again already, spread the good news!
To make progress, you need vision. To do exploits, you need a big vision. You also need discernment to know when to take action, through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Do you have vision?
Physically speaking, when a baby desires to eat the same food as an adult, he/she desires what could be harmful. In a similar vein, when a young Christian desire to be a pastor or an evangelist overnight, it spells trouble that may hinder the growth of the individual.
As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the world, that ye may grow thereby: 1st Peter 2:2
God is a specialist in handling situations tagged impossible. He can use your case to demonstrate to the world that there is no situation, no matter how bad that He cannot reverse. Have you been waiting a long time for that precious promise of God to come to pass? Your season of divine visitation has come in the mighty name of Jesus.
Are you intimidated by your current circumstances? Do you have desires that seem impossible to achieve? You have to refuse to be intimidated. My God will work out a solution that will bring you to your desired destination in the mighty name of Jesus.
You can always identify someone who is hungry for righteousness because his/her disposition will reflect their area of interest. Your passion determines your action, and your hunger determines your direction.
If you are truly hungry for GOD, you will, like Christ, seek to do His will, first, before anything else.
Where does your passion lie? Seek first, GOD's kingdom
Barrenness and fruitlessness do not mean the same thing. While barrenness requires divine intervention, fruitlessness requires your intervention. The tree that does not bear fruit, is cast out...
May we not be cast out but pruned, in the mighty name of JESUS
Many think going to church is equivalent to being born again. It isn't. Even others think being born again alone is enough to attain spiritual intimacy. It isn't either. Intimacy requires sacrifice, of time, and of self.
Let this mind be in you, as it was in Christ JESUS...
Blessed are they that are persecuted for the sake of righteousness. Christ has promised us persecution (I hope this doesn't surprise you one bit), but that we will surely overcome, if we don't faint. The kingdom of Heaven is for those that are not only willing to partake in his suffering, but also in his death, and in his resurrection
An encounter with GOD is a life-changing experience. Exhibiting a Christ-like behaviour cannot be possible without a personal encounter with Him. This cannot happen without a consistent sacrifice of time - spending time with Christ is the ticket to having an encounter
And anyone that wants to be lord, must be servant (not servant 'first', but servant continually). Leaders must learn to serve; pride goes before a fall. In this kingdom, the way up is down
Sin is a powerfully effective destroyer of destinies. However, there is a power that trumps sin. That power is grace - Grace that is resident in Christ JESUS. The grace that gives power over sin is available to the believer, if he is willing to use it.
You do not have any excuse to abide in sin
Dear child of GOD,
Many are doing great things for different causes; social media is massively gathering followers for various trends, mostly evil, so how much are you doing for GOD? What is the height of your sacrifice? GOD wants you to do more for Him, and He waits for you to #MakeTheMove #MakeJESUSTrend
Do more for GOD!
Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning. GOD doesn't need up to 24 hours to turn your sorrow into joy. He has done it many times in history, your case is no different. Weep not, there is hope!
Do you realise that the decisions of your leaders (political, biological, educational, etc) go a long way in shaping how you live?
Do you pray for your leaders? Or are you in the category that hurls abuses, curses and hate words at them?
Pray for your leaders today
About the rather dicey subject of divorce. Christ JESUS was clear on His stand - there is NO divorce in the kingdom. Today's #OpenHeavens #devotional speaks to The Unchanging Christ, and His unchanging standards