Open Heaven 22 January 2020 Wednesday Daily Devotional By Pastor E. A. Adeboye – Light of the World
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Topic: Light of the World (Open Heaven 22 January 2020)
Memorise: “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.” – Matthew 5:16
Read: Matthew 5:14-16 (KJV)
14 Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.
15 Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house.
16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.
Bible in One Year: Genesis 30-31
Open Heaven 22 January 2020 Wednesday MESSAGE:
“…. I am the light of the world.”
In the scripture above (John 8:12), Jesus introduced Himself as the light of the world, then turned around to say that we (Christians) are the light of the world in Matthew 5:14.
“Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.”
Also Read: Open Heaven 21 January 2020 – Children of God are Peacemakers II
In other words, we share similar characteristics with Jesus Christ. Now, if you the great characteristics that Jesus Christ had while on earth, why are you hiding them.
Light is supposed to shine wherever there is darkness; why do you sometimes go in the midst of darkness and hide your light? Jesus never shied away from shining the light of the gospel on anyone that He saw living in darkness. Darkness can also mean confusion; when people are confused and do not know what steps to take, they are in darkness. When you find yourself amongst people who need direction on what next to do, you should ask God for guidance and relay what He tells you to them. Shine your light to clear darkness. Don’t join them in being worried and confused; if you do, you are hiding your light under a bushel. The fact that you are there should give them confidence that direction will soon come, because they know you are light.
You must note however that light usually goes off when disconnected from its source. The reason many Christians have stopped shining as light in their world it because they have lost their connection to the first Light- Jesus Christ. Once you disconnect the bulb from electricity, it will go off. Even though everyone can see the bulb and hope to get some light from it, they cannot, because it is not connected. If darkness is thriving around you, then you need to check your connection to the source. Do you still pray often? Do you still spend time studying your Bible? Do you still fellowship where the iron in other Christians can sharpen yours?
Open Heaven 22 January 2020 Wednesday Point:
Father, in every way that I have been disconnected from You, my source, please give me the grace to reconnect, in the mighty name of Jesus.
Hymn 15: In Christ Alone
1 In Christ alone my hope is found,
He is my light, my strength, my song
This Cornerstone, this solid Ground
Firm through the fiercest drought and storm.
What heights of love, what depths of peace
When fears are stilled, when strivings cease
My Comforter, my All in All
Here in the love of Christ I stand.
2 In Christ alone! – who took on flesh,
Fullness of God in helpless babe.
This gift of love and righteousness,
Scorned by the ones He came to save
Till on that cross as Jesus died,
The wrath of God was satisfied
For every sin on Him was laid
Here in the death of Christ I live.
3 There in the ground His body lay,
Light of the world by darkness slain:
Then bursting forth in glorious day
Up from the grave He rose again
And as He stands in victory
Sin’s curse has lost its grip on me,
For I am His and He is mine
Bought with the precious blood of Christ.
4 No guilt in life, no fear in death,
This is the power of Christ in me
From life’s first cry to final breath,
Jesus commands my destiny
No power of hell, no scheme of man,
Can ever pluck me from His hand
Till He returns or calls me home
Here in the power of Christ I’ll stand.
Open Heavens 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.
RCCG FIFTY (5O) DAYS FASTING & PRAYER GUIDE FOR: SATURDAY 22ND OF JANUARY, 2020
DAY 12: SANCTITY OF THE RCCG ALTAR, Text 1 Pet 5:2-4
- Father we thank you for the great and mighty works that have been wrought over the years through the preaching of the gospel on all RCCG Altars globally.
- Father we thank you for answers to our prayers on the altar whenever we call
- We thank you father, for your promise in the prophesy that “This year, You will answer our prayers”
- We ask for your mercy Oh Lord where we have desecrated your Altar through our careless, sinful habits. Heb 4;16
- Father; Many wolves in sheep clothing has crept into the fold, please father expose them in Jesus name Jud 1:4
- Expose and dispose as many Hirelings and wolves who are still ministering on your Altars in RCCG this year. Joh 10;12
- Father; these are agents of the devil against church growth mandate, please uproot them and their supporters, no matter how connected they may be.
- Many members have been injured in one way or the other, Father please heals the wounds of the wounded among us.
- Father; some has even left, please bring them back to the fold so that they will not go astray and fall into strange hands.
- Father; many are in RCCG for their self gain, with the mission to steal from the Altar, as You did in Jerusalem, come and sanitize our sanctuary. Joh 2:15
- Father; let there be manifestations of signs and wonders in our Parishes all over so that many will believe and be saved.
- Father; please encourage all our members who have been discouraged through the activities of the hireling ministers.
- Father, give such ministers who are stealing from the Altar a second chance for them to repent of their sins and come to You in penitence
- Father; because You have promise to answer all our prayers, Please make RCCG House of Prayers. Inspire us to pray more this year