OPEN HEAVENS Devotional - Sunday February 21st 2016
TOPIC: BLESSINGS OF KNOWING THE TRUE GOD
Memorize: And such as do wickedly against the covenant
shall he corrupt by flatteries: but the people that do know
their God shall be strong, and do exploits. Daniel 11:32
Read: 1st Kings 18:21-24,
21 And Elijah came unto all the people,
and said, How long halt ye between two opinions? if the Lord be God,
follow him: but if Baal, then follow him. And the people answered him not a
word.
22 Then said Elijah unto the people, I,
even I only, remain a prophet of the Lord; but Baal's prophets are four
hundred and fifty men.
23 Let them therefore give us two
bullocks; and let them choose one bullock for themselves, and cut it in pieces,
and lay it on wood, and put no fire under: and I will dress the other bullock,
and lay it on wood, and put no fire under:
24 And call ye on the name of your gods,
and I will call on the name of the Lord: and the God that answereth by
fire, let him be God. And all the people answered and said, It is well spoken.
Bible in one year: Luke 12:35-14:24, Job 26
MESSAGE
It is common amongst Christians to tell stories of our
lifestyle before we became acquainted with the true God. Many confess being in
bondage to various gods who ruled over them with an iron fist, through the
observance of ridiculously expensive practices in terms of time and money.
These gods include expensive lifestyles, unnecessarily plentiful entertainment,
ungodly fashion, wasteful pastimes, membership of exclusive clubs and
fraternities, etc. Furthermore, some were overcome by addiction and
therefore were ruled by alcohol, drugs, sex, gambling, smoking, nightlife and
other dangerous habits. Worse still, many were enslaved to ideologies, taboos,
cultism, idols, and demonic spirits. These gods exert their influence on people
in different ways, as a result of which many fall into diverse sins,
disappointments, stagnancy, sickness, demonic possession, fruitlessness,
indebtedness, bankruptcy, failure, and death. Job 5:7 says, “man is born unto
trouble” and Job 14:1 says: “Man that is born of a woman is of few days, and
full of trouble.” I prophecy to anyone that is facing one trouble or the other
in this world, God will show mercy and deliver you today in the name of Jesus.
The Almighty God is fully aware of human helplessness in
circumstances of life, therefore, out of love, He offered Jesus as a remedy to
anyone that will accept Him as Lord and Saviour. This is the essence of the
declaration of Jesus in Matthew 11:28&30 that says:
“Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden and
I will give you rest… For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”
This passage is an open invitation to anyone that is
labouring under the heavy yoke of the devil, anyone that is oppressed or in
servitude, anyone experiencing stagnancy or fruitlessness, and anyone that
needs physical, mental, or spiritual healing. Jesus says, “come unto me and I
will give you rest from all your troubles.” Come to Jesus today for deliverance
from the strong hold of sin, addiction and all forms of immorality. Come to
Jesus and He will put an end to your mysteries, disappointments and failures.
Come to Jesus and He will turn your sorrows to joy.
Knowing the true God therefore translates to salvation
from sin and deliverance from evil. It is not burdensome at all because the
relationship is based on the love of God. Everything depends on a sincerity to
accept the reality of your situation and ask God for help. First, you must
accept Jesus as your personal Lord and Saviour, after which you must vow to
walk away from your sinful lifestyles and embrace a life of holiness. From this
moment, the abundant blessings of the Lord will begin to pour into your life
without measure in Jesus’ name.
Prayer Point
Father, please let me begin to enjoy the blessings of
knowing you in Jesus’ name.
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