Open Heaven 1 November 2021 Daily Devotional By Pastor E. A. Adeboye – Topic: VICTORY OVER TEMPTATIONS l 

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Open Heavens 2021
Date: 2021-11-01
Topic: VICTORY OVER TEMPTATIONS l

Memory Verse: James1:12 – Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath
Bible Reading: Proverbs 1:11-15

Message: The irony of life in the spiritual realm is that the devil is the prosecutor. The Bible says in Revelation 12:9-10
And the great dragon was cast out that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan, which deceiveth the whole world: he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him. And I heard a Loud voice saying in heaven, Now is come salvation and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of his Christ: for the accuser of our brethren is cast down, which accused them before our God day and night.

Despite the Scripture above, there are blessings attached overcoming temptations. Revelations 2:26 says”And he that overcometh, and keepeth my works unto the end, to him I give power over the nations”.

It takes genuine love for God to be able to overcome temptation. Joseph in Egypt was able to overcome the temptation of sleeping with his master’s wife because of the love he had for God (Genesis 39:9).

Today’s text gives us some insight as to how we can overcome temptations — we are to avoid the company of sinners and reject their ways. There would always be temptations as long as we are alive. Temptation in itself is not a sin, but falling into it is the sin. The sinful thoughts that the devil flashes at you do not become sins until you begin to entertain and act on them. It is our resistance that makes us overcomers. Hebrews 12:4 say’s:
“Ye have not yet resisted unto blood, striving sin.’’

We must also avoid doing anything that could bring about temptations. For example, why would you carry a member of the opposite sex that is not your spouse in your lap? Remember you are still flesh and blood. Let us learn from Joseph who fled Potiphar’s wife’s seduction so as not to sin against God (Genesis 39: 7-12).

God has promised to always provide for us a way of escape from every temptation(1Corinthians 10:13). Joseph used the route God provided and the enemy was unable to destroy the glory ahead of him.

I pray you will always overcome every temptation from now, in Jesus name.

Points: Father, ”…Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil…”(Mathew 6:13)
Bible in one year: Ecclesiastes 10, Ecclesiastes 11, Ecclesiastes 12

Also Read: Open Heaven 31 October 2021 – Topic: THE LORD STRONG AND MIGHTY

Hymn: I NEED THEE EV’RY HOUR

  Chorus: I need Thee, Oh, I need Thee;

Ev’ry hour I need Thee!
Oh, bless me now my Saviour;
I come to thee!.

  1. I need Thee every hour

Most gracious Lord;
No tender voice like Thine
Can peace afford.

  2. I need thee every hour,

Stay thou near by;
Temptations lose their power
When thou art nigh.

  3. I need thee every hour

In joy or pain;
Come quickly and abide
Or life is vain.

  4. I need Thee every hour 

Teach me Thy will;
And Thy rich promises
In me fulfill.

  5. I need Thee every hour, 

Most Holy one;
Oh, make me Thine indeed,
Thou blessed Son!

Open Heavens 2021 Daily Devotional guide was written by Pastor E.A. Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, one of the largest evangelical church in the world and also the President of Christ the Redeemer’s Ministries. The Open Heavens devotional application is available across all mobile platforms and operating systems: iOS, Android, Blackberry, Nokia, Windows Mobile and PC.