Open Heaven 13 January 2022 Daily Devotional By Pastor E. A. Adeboye –Topic: LESSONS FROM ELISHA II 

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Open Heavens 2022
Date: 2022-01-13
Topic: LESSONS FROM ELISHA II

Memory Verse: Mark 10:44 – And whosoever of you will be the chiefest, shall be servant of all. Mark 10:44
Bible Reading: 2 Kings 3:11-12

Message: Another quality which qualified Elisha for uncommon greatness is his devotion to serving the servant of God, Elijah. The Bible stated that Elisha poured water on Elijah’s hand (2 Kings 3:11). From this, it is clear that there are many blessings reserved for those who serve God’s servants. The Bible says:

He that receiveth a prophet in the name of a prophet shall receive a prophet’s reward; and he that receiveth a righteous man in the name of a righteous man shall receive a righteous man’s reward. Matthew 10:41.

Also Read: Open Heaven 12 January 2022  –Topic: LESSONS FROM ELISHA I 

You can serve a man of God without getting paid directly; however, when that man of God says to you ‘God bless you’, he is not just paying you compliments. A casual God bless you’ from a friend does not carry the power that the same words from a man of God would. The words ‘God bless you’ from a man of God are loaded with prophetic blessings. You must therefore be ready to do something that will qualify you for a divine blessing.

When you serve a man of God, a simple ‘God bless you’ will load you with tremendous miracles. Sometime ago, one of my sons-in-the-Lord shared a testimony of how he was mightily blessed simply for driving me during one of my visits to the United States of America. He said of me “When he was finally leaving, he simply said ‘God bless you’. To the glory of God, I passed my exams in flying colours, got a new job and prospered tremendously”.

When Elijah asked to know what Elisha wanted, the latter had only one answer: A double portion of the power of Elijah. Elisha asked for what he would use for God’s work, and as we see in our Bible reading today, God blessed him so much that kings were seeking his help. The Bible says “But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you” (Matthew 6:33). You are not ready for uncommon greatness until you have settled the issue of your involvement in and commitment to Kingdom business. May the Lord give you the grace to work for Him and with His anointed ministers selflessly from today, in Jesus’ name.
Hymn: I’m Pressing On The Upward Way
Points: Think of what you can do to extend the frontiers of God’s Kingdom on earth today and move into immediate action.
Bible in one year: Genesis 38, Genesis 39, Genesis 40

Title: I’m Pressing on the Upward Way.
Chorus: Lord, lift me up and let me stand,
By faith, on Heaven’s table-land;
Where love, and joy, and light abound,
Lord, plant my feet on higher ground..

  1. I'm pressing on the upward way,

New heights I’m gaining everyday;
Still praying as I onward bound
“Lord, plant my feet on higher ground.”

  2. My heart has no desire to stay 

Where doubts arise, and fears dismay;
Though some may dwell where these abound,
My constant aim is higher ground.

  3. Beyond the mist I fain would rise,

To rest beneath unclouded skies,
Above earth’s turmoil peace is found
By those who dwell on higher ground.

  4. I long to scale the utmost height,

Though rough the way, and hard the fight,
My song, while climbing, shall resound
Lord, lead me on to higher ground.

  5. Lord, lead me up the mountain side

I dare not climb without my Guide;
And, heaven gained, I’ll gaze around,
With grateful heart from higher ground.

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.