Open Heaven 23 February  2022 Daily Devotional By Pastor E. A. Adeboye –Topic: BENEFITS OF A LOCKDOWN II 

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Open Heavens 2022
Date: 2022-02-23
Topic: BENEFITS OF A LOCKDOWN II

Memory Verse: Psalm 119:71 – It is good for me that I have been afflicted, that I might learn thy statutes. Psalm 119:71
Bible Reading: 2 Samuel 16:5-12

Message: Our memory verse today is a pointer to one fact: when we are locked down, we should discover what God really wants us to learn at such times. It is amazing to read the Psalmist saying “It is good for me that I have been afflicted, that I might learn thy statutes” (Psalm 119:71). “It is good” the Psalmist says, “that I have been afflicted”. For what reason? “That I might learn thy statutes”. This is incredible!

And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28

The Psalmist knew the benefit of a lockdown. In today’s Bible text, we read about David’s experience when a palace coup was staged against him by his son Absalom. As he was fleeing, a relative of King Saul – Shimei came forth, stoning and cursing David and his entourage. A servant of David, Abishai was enraged and sought permission to kill Shimei but David’s reaction was completely different, as he believed that God was teaching him a lesson through all the problems he was faced with.

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And David said to Abishai, and to all his servants, Behold, my son, which came forth of my bowels, seeketh my life: how much more now may this Benjamite do it? Let him alone, and let him curse; for the Lord hath bidden him. 2 Samuel 16:11.

There are a lot of lessons to learn from the lockdown of David. David believed that God allowed it for a purpose. He did not fight back at the man who cursed and insulted him since his son Absalom, had done worse. He believed that all things would work for his good (Romans 8:28). He taught his followers that the furnace of humiliation would perfect God’s will for his life. Children of God should share this belief for whatever situation they may find themselves in, with faith that all things would eventually work together for their good.

Hymn: When Upon Life’s Billows You Are Tempest Tossed
Points: Father, please turn all my gloomy moments to brightness today, in Jesus’ name.
Bible in one year: Numbers 34, Numbers 35, Numbers 36

Title: When Upon Life’s Billow You are Tempest Tossed.
Chorus: Count your blessings,
name them one by one,
Count your blessings,
see what God hath done,
Count your blessings,
name them one by one;
And it will surprise you
what the Lord hath done..

  1. When upon life's billow

you are tempest-tossed,
When you are discouraged,
thinking all is lost,
Count your many blessings,
name them one by one,
And it will surprise you
what the Lord hath done.

  2. Are you ever burdened

with a load of care?
Does the cross seem heavy
you are called to bear?
Count your many blessings,
ev’ry doubt will fly,
And you will be singing
as the days go by.

  3. When you look at others

with their lands and gold,
Think that Christ has promised
you His wealth untold,
Count your many blessings,
money cannot buy
Your reward in heaven,
nor your home on high.

  4. So amid the conflict,

whether great or small.
Do not be discouraged,
God is over all,
Count your many blessings,
angels will attend,
Help and comfort give you
to your journey’s end.

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.

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