Open Heaven 17 JULY 2023 Daily Devotional By Pastor E. A. Adeboye – Topic: THE STORM STILLER I
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Open Heavens 2023
Date: 2023-07-17
Topic: THE STORM STILLER I
Memory Verse: John 5:8 – Jesus saith unto him, Rise, take up thy bed, and walk.
Bible Reading: Mark 4:35-41
Message:
What is a storm? Literally, a storm is a disturbance of the atmosphere marked by wind and some Or a combination of the following: rain, snow, had, sleet, or thunder and lightning. Figuratively however, a storm is a set of unpleasant circumstances that could result in some loss or the other. Storms of life are in categories. They could be physical, spiritual, emotional, financial, material, political etc.
In our text, we read about the rising of a great storm that could have capsised the boat Jesus and His disciples were sailing in. The Storm Stiller however, commanded that the storm should be still and it was so. Today, we shall look at physical storms in terms of ill-health. I pray that any storm of ill-health you may be battling is stilled now, in Jesus’ name.
In the story behind our memory verse of today, there was a man who suffered ill-health for thirty-eight years. His physical storm raged so long that he felt he was to die by the pool of Bethesda. However, on that very day that he encountered the Storm Stiller, his story changed. Jesus Christ — the Storm Stiller asked him: “Wilt thou be made whole?”(John 5:6).
The Almighty God is asking you today, “Do you want to be healed?” If your answer is “Yes,” then you must fulfil the condition for healing. Divine healing is the ‘food’ meant for children according to Matthew 15:26. Therefore, you must be sure you are genuinely born again because your sins must be forgiven before you can enjoy this divine blessing that will still your storm of ill-health. When Jesus Christ wanted to still the storm of the young man that was suffering terribly from palsy, the Bible says:
And, behold, they brought to him a man sick of the palsy, lying on a bed: and Jesus seeing their faith said unto the sick of the palsy: Son, be of good cheer; thy sins be forgiven thee. Matthew 9:2
This implies that you should repent of your sins and seek God’s forgiveness if you want Him to still the storm of ill health in your life. As you heed His call today, every storm of ill health in your life will cease today, in Jesus’ name.
Points: Father, I receive my healing today, in Jesus’ name.
Bible in one year: Isaiah 9, Isaiah 10, Isaiah 11
Title: The Great Physician Now is Near
Chorus: Sweetest note in seraph song
Sweetest name on mortal tongue
Sweetest carol ever sung
Jesus, Blessed Jesus..
1. The great Physician now is near,The sympathizing Jesus;
He speaks the drooping heart to cheer,
Oh, hear the voice of Jesus.
2. Your many sins are all forgiven,Oh, hear the voice of Jesus;
Go on your way in peace to heaven,
And wear a crown with Jesus.
3. All glory to the dying Lamb!I now believe in Jesus;
I love the blessed Saviour’s name,
I love the name of Jesus.
4. His name dispels my guiU and fear,No other name but Jesus
Oh! how my soul delights to hear
The precious name of Jesus.
Open Heavens 2023 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.
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