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RCCG Open Heaven Daily Devotional 22 July 2023 TOPIC:  Love and Godliness (II) MEMORISE “He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.” (1 John 4:8) READ: 1 John 4:7-10 (KJV) 7 Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and everyone that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God. 8 He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love. 9 In this was manifested the love of God toward us, because that God sent his only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through him. 10 Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins. RCCG Open Heaven Daily Devotional 22 July 2023 MESSAGE Verse 8 of our text which is our memory verse, says: “He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love” (1 John 4:8). This Scripture implies that not all people we find in Church know God or can be trusted. The early Church leaders did not take the issue of love lightly because they knew godliness is tested by the amo

DCLM Daily Manna Friday 21 July 2023 TOPIC:  The Impact of Faith TEXT:  Luke 17:1-10 (KJV) KEY VERSE And the Lord said, If ye had faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye might say unto this sycamine tree, Be thou plucked up by the root, and be thou planted in the sea; and it should obey you. (Luke 17:6) DCLM Daily Manna Friday 21 July 2023 MESSAGE When Hudson Taylor went to China, he made the voyage on a sailing vessel. As it neared the channel between the southern Malay Peninsula and the island of Sumatra, the missionary heard an urgent knock on his stateroom door. He opened it, and there stood the captain of the ship. “Mr. Taylor,” he said, “we have no wind. We are drifting toward an island where the people are heathen, and I fear they are cannibals”. “What can I do?” asked Taylor. “I understand that you believe in God. I want you to pray for wind”. “All right, Captain, I will, but you must set the sail”. “Why? That’s ridiculous! There’s not even the slightest breeze. Besides, t

RCCG Open Heaven Daily Devotional 21 July 2023  TOPIC:  Love and Godliness (I) MEMORISE Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God. 1 John 4:7 READ: 1 John 4:7-10 7 Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God. 8 He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love. 9 In this was manifested the love of God toward us, because that God sent his only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through him. 10 Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins. RCCG Open Heaven Daily Devotional 21 July 2023 MESSAGE One great proof of godliness is seen in the death of our Lord Jesus Christ, who sacrificed His life for us in love. He expressly commands us to love, according to John 13:34-35: A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye al

MFM Daily Devotional 21 July 2023  TOPIC:  Choose Your Friends Wisely MEMORY VERSE Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend. Proverbs 27:17 MOTIVATIONAL QUOTES: It is not what we have in life, but who we have in our lives that matters. PROPHETIC WORD FOR TODAY You shall always be connected to the right people and disconnected from the wrong people, in the name of Jesus. FIRE SCRIPTURE: 1 Samuel 18:1-5 PRAISE AND WORSHIP: Take praise and worship songs as led by the Holy Spirit BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Psalms 124 – 125; 1 Timothy 3 – 4 MFM Daily Devotional 21 July 2023 MESSAGE You do not get to choose your family. You are bom into it without your permission. But you can choose your friends, so you need to choose them wisely, because a wrong friend can mislead you or destroy every good thing you have ever achieved. A friend is a person with whom you have a bond of mutual affection, one that excludes a sexual or family relationship. A friend, by reason

MFM Daily Devotional 20 July 2023  TOPIC:  Lessons from The Life of Phillip (II) MEMORY VERSE:  Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the Lord, and depart from evil. Prov.3:5-7 MOTIVATIONAL QUOTES: When you are divinely led you struggle less in the service of God. PROPHETIC WORD FOR TODAY As you remain connected to the Holy Spirit, you will receive the reward of divine obedience and commitment, in the name of Jesus. FIRE SCRIPTURE: Acts 8: 26-40 PRAISE AND WORSHIP: Take praise and worship songs as led by the Holy Spirit BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Psalms 124 – 125; 1 Tim 3 – 4 MFM Daily Devotional 20 July 2023 MESSAGE We shall continue to learn more from evangelist Phillip, a man of commitment and dedication to the service of God. He started with being one of those that were set apart for a peculiar assignment in the body of Christ at that

RCCG Open Heaven Daily Devotional 20 July 2023  TOPIC:  You Can Be the Best MEMORISE Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed. John 8:31 READ: Deuteronomy 28:1 And it shall come to pass, if thou shalt hearken diligently unto the voice of the Lord thy God, to observe and to do all his commandments which I command thee this day, that the Lord thy God will set thee on high above all nations of the earth: RCCG Open Heaven Daily Devotional 20 July 2023 MESSAGE Anyone can become the best. There are, however, conditions that must be fulfilled if you want to become the best. The Bible says: “I have seen servants upon horses,and princes walking as servants upon the earth”(Ecclesiastes 10:7). It all depends on the readiness to pay the price. In our Bible text, we read the promises of God that assure us of being the best. However, in the same text, we read the conditions to fulfil – hearkening to the voice of the Lor

DCLM Daily Manna Thursday 20 July 2023 TOPIC: Deadly Friendship TEXT:  2 Chronicles 22:1-12 (KJV) KEY VERSE “And the destruction of Ahaziah was of God by coming to Joram: for when he was come, he went out with Jehoram against Jehu the son of Nimshi, whom the LORD had anointed to cut off the house of Ahab.” (2 Chronicles 22:7) DCLM Daily Manna Thursday 20 July 2023 MESSAGE There is danger in befriending someone who does not reflect your values in life. Such friendship is risky. Our text reveals the bitter end of Ahaziah the king of Judah. He met his death when he went to Jezreel to visit Joram the son of Ahab. During the visit, it happened that God, through Jehu, was executing judgment on Joram that same day. Ahaziah was killed in that incident. This friendship dates back to the days of Jehoshaphat, the righteous king of Judah who joined affinity with wicked Ahab and Jezebel that nearly ended his life prematurely. He exposed the royal household of Judah to the idolatrous kings

DCLM Daily Manna Wednesday 19 July 2023 TOPIC: Retreat TEXT:  Isaiah 26:12-21 (KJV) KEY VERSE “Come, my people, enter thou into thy chambers, and shut thy doors about thee: hide thyself as it were for a little moment, until the indignation be overpast.”  (Isaiah 26:20) DCLM Daily Manna Wednesday 19 July 2023 MESSAGE Perhaps one of the most famous retreats in military history was the evacuation of Dunkirk, also known as Operation Dynamo in 1940. Germany invaded France on May 10, 1940, as well as the Low Countries, so Britain sent its British Expeditionary Force to France to help stop the Nazis’ advance. Soon, they were pushed back to the beaches of Dunkirk along with the Belgian and French troops. What Churchill thought would be a rescue of only 20,000 to 30,000 men ended up with 338,000 troops all rescued in nine days. The successful evacuation became a great morale booster that helped Britain fight better in the summer of 1940. France was eventually liberated and the Germans we

MFM Daily Devotional 19 July 2023 TOPIC: Lessons from The Life of Phillip (I) MEMORY VERSE Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men. Prov. 22:29 MOTIVATIONAL QUOTES: Great lives and ministries make lasting impact on other lives. PROPHETIC WORD FOR TODAY I pray that your life and service unto God shall be a blessing to humanity, in the name of Jesus. FIRE SCRIPTURE: Acts 8:1-13 PRAISE AND WORSHIP: Take praise and worship songs as led by the Holy Spirit BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Psalms 120 – 121; 2 Thessalonians 2 – 3. MFM Daily Devotional 19 July 2023 MESSAGE The Bible has stories about many people, male and female, whose lives and ministries are worthy of emulation. These verses of scriptures speak volumes about who they were and what they cid. One of such men was Philip, one of the seven deacons appointed to manage the supposedly neglected brethren. A seemingly silent life he lived, yet there are many lessons to l

RCCG Open Heaven Daily Devotional 19 July 2023  TOPIC:  The Storm Stiller (III) MEMORISE And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her, and said unto her, Weep Not. Luke 7:13 (KJV) BIBLE TEXT: Mark 4:35-41 (KJV) 35 And the same day, when the even was come, he saith unto them, Let us pass over unto the other side. 36 And when they had sent away the multitude, they took him even as he was in the ship. And there were also with him other little ships. 37 And there arose a great storm of wind, and the waves beat into the ship, so that it was now full. 38 And he was in the hinder part of the ship, asleep on a pillow: and they awake him, and say unto him, Master, carest thou not that we perish? 39 And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm. 40 And he said unto them, Why are ye so fearful? how is it that ye have no faith? 41 And they feared exceedingly, and said one to another, What manner of man

RCCG Open Heaven Daily Devotional 18 July 2023  TOPIC: The Storm Stiller (II) MEMORISE For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that ye through his poverty might be rich. 2 Corinthians 8:9 BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Isaiah 12-14 READ: Mark 4:35-41 35 And the same day, when the even was come, he saith unto them, Let us pass over unto the other side. 36 And when they had sent away the multitude, they took him even as he was in the ship. And there were also with him other little ships. 37 And there arose a great storm of wind, and the waves beat into the ship, so that it was now full. 38 And he was in the hinder part of the ship, asleep on a pillow: and they awake him, and say unto him, Master, carest thou not that we perish? 39 And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm. 40 And he said unto them, Why are ye so fearful? how is it that ye

DCLM Daily Manna Tuesday 18 July 2023  TOPIC:  A Perfect Heart TEXT:  Psalm 101:1-8 (KJV) KEY VERSE “I will behave myself wisely in a perfect way. O when wilt thou come unto me? I will walk within my house with a perfect heart.”  (Psalm 101:2) DCLM Daily Manna Tuesday 18 July 2023 MESSAGE The average cost of a heart transplant, including the need for immunosuppressant drugs after the surgery, is about $864,700. Yet, the best heart transplant a man can receive, comes from God and costs him nothing; and the new heart will never fail. Walking before God with a perfect heart is an ideal decision. It is the best thing a heaven-bound believer should aspire and pray for at all times. This psalm is reflective of the psalmist’s deep-seated affection towards God and the cherished desire to continue a lifelong unbroken fellowship with Him. DCLM Daily Manna Monday 17 July 2023 – Becoming a Perfect Man To think of walking within our house with a perfect heart is the noblest thing a belie

MFM Daily Devotional 18 July 2023 TOPIC: Keys to A Happy Marriage (III) MEMORY VERSE A soft answer turneth away wrath, but grievous words stir up Verse: anger. Proverbs 15:1 MOTIVATIONAL QUOTES: Your marriage can be the best on earth if both of you surrender absolutely to Jesus Christ. PROPHETIC WORD FOR TODAY I rebuke the spirit of argument in your marriage, in the name of Jesus. FIRE SCRIPTURE: Prov. 15:1-4 PRAISE AND WORSHIP: Take praise and worship songs as led by the Holy Spirit BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Psalms 117 – 119; 1 Thessalonians 5; 2 Thessalonians 1 MFM Daily Devotional 18 July 2023 MESSAGE Gentleness is another powerful key to a happy marriage. It is being noble, considerate, tolerant and peace-loving. In Prov. 15:1, the Bible affirms that it is very hard to argue with someone who insists on answering any argument with a soft voice. A rising voice or harsh words will always trigger an angry response. To turn away wrath and seek peace and happiness in your marriage,

MFM Daily Devotional 17 July 2023 TOPIC: Keys to A Happy Marriage (II) MEMORY VERSE And the Lord God said, it is not good that the man should be alone. I will make him a help meet for him. Genesis 2:18 MOTIVATIONAL QUOTES: When Jesus is in a family, the home will enjoy real joy and happiness. PROPHETIC WORD FOR TODAY The agenda of the enemy for your marriage shall fail woefully, in the name of Jesus. FIRE SCRIPTURE: Gen 2:18-24 18 And the Lord God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him. 19 And out of the ground the Lord God formed every beast of the field, and every fowl of the air; and brought them unto Adam to see what he would call them: and whatsoever Adam called every living creature, that was the name thereof. 20 And Adam gave names to all cattle, and to the fowl of the air, and to every beast of the field; but for Adam there was not found an help meet for him. 21 And the Lord God caused a deep sleep to fall upon Adam, a

DCLM Daily Manna Monday 17 July 2023  TOPIC:  Becoming a Perfect Man TEXT:  Ephesians 4:11-16 (KJV) KEY VERSE “Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ.” (Ephesians 4:13) DCLM Daily Manna Monday 17 July 2023 MESSAGE Apostle Paul’s yearning and aspiration was to raise up a body of believers who would be ready to walk worthy of their calling and continue to grow in grace until they have attained the full stature of Christlikeness with maturity. The apostle’s writings and prayers for the brethren reveal his commitment to getting the young Gentile believers strong and standing in Christ. From the passage before us, the perfection of the saints in Christ is not a one-man business. Paul emphasised the role of ministers and ministries given to us to help mature and develop the saints. No individual or Christian assembly can downplay these roles and functions if we mus

RCCG Open Heaven Daily Devotional 17 July 2023  TOPIC: The Storm Stiller (I) MEMORISE Jesus saith unto him, Rise, take up thy bed, and walk. John 5:8 READ: Mark 4:35-41 35 And the same day, when the even was come, he saith unto them, Let us pass over unto the other side. 36 And when they had sent away the multitude, they took him even as he was in the ship. And there were also with him other little ships. 37 And there arose a great storm of wind, and the waves beat into the ship, so that it was now full. 38 And he was in the hinder part of the ship, asleep on a pillow: and they awake him, and say unto him, Master, carest thou not that we perish? 39 And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm. 40 And he said unto them, Why are ye so fearful? how is it that ye have no faith? 41 And they feared exceedingly, and said one to another, What manner of man is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him

Prayer Points on Open Heaven Pastor E. A. Adeboye does not write these prayer points, by one of his numerous disciples, for Christ, who was inspired and mandated by the Holy Spirit, about 5 years ago, (effective January 1st, 2015), to start writing these prayer points, based on the Open Heavens Daily Devotional, authored by Pastor E. A. Adeboye. Prayer Points on Open Heaven 16 July 2023 1. Thank You, Father, for the gift of the Holy Spirit and for using Him to guide me into all the truths. 2. Father, in anyway I have fallen short of your glory, please, have mercy and forgive me; let Your mercy prevail over judgement of sin in my life, in Jesus name. 3. Father, help me not to grieve Your Holy Spirit, and keep me from falling from grace, in Jesus name. 4. Father, no matter the temptation, please, give me the grace to abide in You and keep Your ordinances, in Jesus name. 5. Father, let me never leave You, to seek help from Satan and his agents, in Jesus name. 6. Holy Spirit Divi

MFM Daily Devotional 16 July 2023  TOPIC:  Keys to A Happy Marriage (I) MEMORY VERSE  And the Lord God said, it is not good that the man should be alone. I will make him a help meet for him. Genesis 2:18 MOTIVATIONAL QUOTES: When Jesus is in a family, the home will enjoy real joy and happiness. PROPHETIC WORD FOR TODAY The agenda of the enemy for your marriage shall fail woefully, in the name of Jesus. FIRE SCRIPTURE: Gen 2:18-24 PRAISE AND WORSHIP: Take praise and worship songs as led by the Holy Spirit BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Psalms 111 – 113; 1 Thessalonians 1 – 2 MFM Daily Devotional 16 July 2023 MESSAGE Marriage is the oldest institution born in the heart of God. God gave marriage as a gift to Adam and Eve. They were created perfectly for each other. Marriage was not just for convenience, nor was it brought about by any culture. It was instituted by God and has three basic aspects: (1) The man leaves his parents and, in a public act, promises himself of his wife Gen. 2:24.

DCLM Daily Manna Sunday 16 July 2023 TOPIC: Victory in Battles TEXT:  Judges 3:12-31 (KJV) KEY VERSE “So Moab was subdued that day under the hand of Israel. And the land had rest fourscore years.” (Judges 3:30) DCLM Daily Manna Sunday 16 July 2023 MESSAGE In the sixteenth century, there were close to seventy wars involving the nations and states of Europe. The Danes fought the Swedes. The Poles fought the Teutonic Knights. The Ottomans fought the Venetians. The Spanish fought the French, and so on. If there was a pattern to the endless conflicts, it was that battles overwhelmingly involved neighbours. Our passage of reflection this day, tells us of the children of Israel doing evil again in the sight of the Lord and He using the scourge of the Moabites, under King Eglon, to punish them for eighteen years. It was a long and tedious servitude under a vicious nation. While this oppression prevailed, Israel cried unto the Lord for mercy and deliverance. He heard and granted them mir

RCCG Open Heaven Daily Devotional 16 July 2023 TOPIC: The Role Of The Holy Spirit (III) MEMORISE And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption. Ephesians 4:30 (KJV) READ: Jude 21-24 (KJV) 21 Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life. 22 And of some have compassion, making a difference: 23 And others save with fear, pulling them out of the fire; hating even the garment spotted by the flesh. 24 Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy, BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Isaiah 4-8 RCCG Open Heaven Daily Devotional 16 July 2023 MESSAGE Our memory verse of today reveals another very important role of the Holy Spirit in the life of a believer – preserving us unto the day of redemption. ‘The day of redemption’ in the memory verse is talking of the ultimate redemption when we safely arrive in the Kingdom of