Open Heaven 23 October 2021 Daily Devotional By Pastor E. A. Adeboye – Topic: LOOSE AND BRING THEM! 

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Open Heavens 2021
Date: 2021-10-23
Topic: LOOSE AND BRING THEM!

Memory Verse: Luke 9:2 – And he sent them to preach the kingdom of God, and to heal the sick.

Bible Reading: Matthew 21:1-9

Message: Today’s Bible reading is very significant to all Christians, especially soul-winners. Soul-winners are expected to loose their converts from the bondage of Satan and sin. Jesus said in Mark 16:17-18:

And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; ‘They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall; not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover.

We are not supposed to dialogue with the devil and his cohorts; all we need is to exercise our God-given authority. Our Lord Jesus said “Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you” (Luke 10:19). As soul-winners, we must endeavour to go after entire households and bring them to Christ. The disciples decorated both the ass and its colt for the use of the Master (Matthew 21:7). Before our converts can be useful for the Master, we must work on them by the preaching of the word. The Bible says “Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all long suffering and doctrine” (2 Timothy 4:2).

Another lesson to learn from today’s Bible reading is that we must glorify God through His beloved Son. God has given Jesus Christ a name that is above every other (Philippians 2:9-10). This is why the multitudes were singing:

… Hosanna to the son of David: Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord; Hosanna in the highest. Matthew 21:9

Our Lord Himself said “…I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.” (John 14:6). He said further “Behold, I stand at the door, and knock if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.” (Revelation 3:20).

Finally, both the ass and its colt enjoyed the honour accorded their rider Jesus Christ. When we allow ourselves to be used of the Lord Jesus, His honour will rub off on us, to the glory of His name.

Purify yourself for the Master’s use today and you will be well rewarded for it

Points: Father, please me to carry out Your Great Commission bringing families and communities into Your kingdom, in the mighty name of Jesus
Bible in one year: 2 Chronicles 1, 2 Chronicles 2, 2 Chronicles 3, 2 Chronicles 4, 2 Chronicles 5

Hymn: What Can Wash Away My Stain?

  Chorus: Oh! precious is the flow

That makes me white as snow!
No other fount I know,
Nothing but the blood of Jesus..

  1. What can wash away my stain?

Nothing but the blood of Jesus;
What can make me whole again?
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.

  2. For my cleansing this I see -

Nothing but the blood of Jesus;
For my pardon this my plea –
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.

  3. Nothing can for sin atone,

Nothing but the blood of Jesus:
Naught of good that I have done,
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.

  4. This is all my hope and peace.

Nothing but the blood of Jesus:
His is all my righteousness
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.

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.