Open Heaven 13 October 2021 Daily Devotional By Pastor E. A. Adeboye –  Topic: ARE YOU A SPIRITUAL PACESETTER?

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Open Heavens 2021
Date: 2021-10-13
Topic: ARE YOU A SPIRITUAL PACESETTER?

Memory Verse: 1 Corinthians 11:1 – Be ye followers of me, even as I also am of Christ.
Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 11:1-2

Message: While it is true that there are spiritual pacesetters in the body of Christ today, it is however most unfortunate that such people are quite few. 1 Thessalonians 1:6-7 says:

And ye became followers of us, and of the lord, having received the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Ghost. So that ye were ensamples to all that believe In Macedonia and Achaia.

One thing we can learn from the apostles of old is that they received the word of God with joy. Modern day Christians however, have a habit of selecting what part of the word of God to obey. Nowadays, preachers carefully select messages that would not be considered ‘offensive’ by their congregations. Let every minister of God take heed to the following words:

Thou therefore which teachest another, teachest thou not thyself? thou that preachest a man should not steal, dot thou steal? Thou that await a man should not commit adultery, dolt thou commit adultery? thou that abhorrest idols, dost thou commit sacrilege? Romans 2:21-22

Apart from warning evildoers and sinners against wickedness, a spiritual pacesetter must live by what he or she preaches. A Christian must shine brightly as light in this world (Matthew 5:14), living by the word of God. Acts 1:1 says:

…of all that Jesus began both to do and teach.

Jesus practised His teachings. The early disciples also preached the gospel and lived their lives according to the word of God. They preached the gospel with both their words and their lifestyles.

Christians should set the pace for unbelievers in holiness. We are called to be examples to our generation. Jesus Christ said in Matthew 5:16:

Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.

God expects Christians, as ambassadors of Christ in this world, to live by example. May you not disappoint God in your daily living, in Jesus’ name.

Points: Father, please make me a spiritual pacesetter so that millions may come to Your kingdom through me, in the mighty name of Jesus
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Hymn: Ho, My Comrades! See The Signal

  Chorus: "Hold the fort, for I am coming,"

Jesus signals still,
Wave the answer back to heaven,
“By Thy grace we will, “.

  1. Ho, my comrades! see the signal

Waving in the sky!
Reinforcements now appearing,
Victory is nigh!

  2. See the mighty host advancing 

Satan leading on:
Mighty men around us falling,
Courage almost gone!

  3. See the glorious banner waving!

Hear the trumpet blow!
In our Leader’s name we’ll triumph
Over ev’ry foe!

  4. Fierce and long the battle rages,

But our help is near:
Onward comes our great commander,
Cheer, my comrades, cheer!

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.