Open Heaven 17 January 2022 Daily Devotional By Pastor E. A. Adeboye –Topic: LET THERE BE LIGHT I 

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Open Heavens 2022
Date: 2022-01-17
Topic: LET THERE BE LIGHT I

Memory Verse: Genesis 1:3 – And God said, Let there be light: and there was light. Genesis 1:3
Bible Reading: James 1:17

Message: Let there be light” could mean “Let the darkness of sin disappear” because sin is a terrible form of darkness. No one can possess the pure light except from God, the Father of lights. The reason is that man was sold to the darkness of sin as a result of the fall at Eden. However, God provided salvation for mankind through His only begotten Son Jesus Christ. This is why the Bible says:

Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life. John 8:12.

The above Scripture simply means that the cure for the darkness of sin is Jesus Christ. Have you been wallowing in the darkness of sin? This new year can make the difference if you will accept Jesus Christ as your Saviour – believing in salvation by His blood (Matthew 1:21). You may claim to have Jesus as your Saviour but have you surrendered to His Lordship? Give the totality of your life to Him today and allow Him to take charge of everything that concerns you (Matthew 11:28-29).

One important thing to do in order to step out of darkness is to confess one’s sins and surrender all to Jesus Christ. The Bible says that if we say we have no sin we are just deceiving ourselves (1 John 1:8), but if we will swallow our pride, confess and decide to forsake our sins, God will forgive us – meaning that the light of God will overshadow us.

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One sign that indicates we have God’s light in us is when we shine, and we cannot shine with sin dwelling within us. We are only able to shine when Jesus rules over our lives. Jesus is the Light and those who live by His standards have His light within them. This is why Jesus Christ instructs genuine disciples to shine the light which they possess (Matthew 5:16).

I pray that the light of God will shine upon your life and there shall be no iota of darkness harassing you anymore, in Jesus’ name.

Hymn: I’ve A Message From The Lord, Hallelujah
Points: Father, please let Your light shine upon me and deliver me from the power of the darkness of sin in Jesus’ name.
Bible in one year: Genesis 49, Exodus 1

Title: I’ve a Message From the Lord, Hallelujah!.
Chorus: “Look and live” my brother live
Look to Jesus now and live
‘Tis recorded in His word, Hallelujah
It is only that you “look and live.”.

  1. I've a message from the Lord, Hallelujah!

The message: unto you I’ll give
‘Tis recorded in his word, Hallelujah
It is only that you “look and live.”

  2. I've a message full of love, Hallelujah

A message, O my friend, for you
‘Tis a message from above Hallelujah
Jesus said it and I know ’tis true

  3. Life is offered unto you, Hallelujah

Eternal life your soul shall have
If you’ll only look to Him Hallelujah
Look to Jesus who alone can save.

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.