Open Heaven 25 December 2021 Daily Devotional By Pastor E. A. Adeboye – Topic: SAVED BY GRACE! 

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Open Heavens 2021
Date: 2021-12-25
Topic: SAVED BY GRACE!

Memory Verse: John 8:11 – She said, No man, Lord. And Jesus said unto her, Neither do I condemn thee: go, and sin no more.
Bible Reading: John 8:1-11

Message: Grace, from the Christian point of view is popularly described as unmerited favour. This is because literally it is kindness of the highest order, and it comes from no other person but the Almighty God. Noah is a typical example of someone who enjoyed grace, having been spared during the flood, according to Genesis 6:7-8:

And the Lord said, I will destroy man whom I have created from the face of the earth; both man, and beast, and the creeping thing, and the fowls of the air; for it repenteth me that I have made them. But Noah found grace in the eyes of the Lord.

Another instance of grace in action is the story of the woman caught in adultery. Just as she was about to lose her life for this act of sexual immorality, grace delivered her (John 8:1-11). The woman was fortunate to have been dragged to the Saviour – Jesus Christ He said in John 11:25-26:

…I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die…

In the course of the trial of this woman in the ‘court’ of Jesus Christ, grace spoke for her and the Lord asked:

…Woman, where are those thine accusers? Hath no man condemned thee?” “No man, Lord,” the woman replied aad Jesus said: “…Neither do I condemn thee: go, and sin no more… John 8:10-11

Jesus says further in John 8:12:…I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.

This is grace in action. The Lord Jesus Christ came to this earth to die for your sins. Remember, even the penitent thief crucified alongside Jesus Christ also experienced grace; Christ promised to see him in Paradise that same day of the crucifixion (Luke 23:39-43). This is the wonder of the cross – grace. Beloved, you can be a partaker of this grace also, no matter what your current situation is. Even if you are reading this devotional in the prison and have been condemned by the government of your land, do what that thief did: acknowledge your sins, repent of them, accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Saviour. As we celebrate the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ today, rest assured that God’s grace is more than enough for you, Hallelujah!

Hymn: Amazing Grace! How Sweet The Sound
Points: Father, forgive me all my past misdeeds. Please Lord, give me another chance to live for You, in the mighty name of Jesus
Bible in one year: Jeremiah 47, Jeremiah 48, Jeremiah 49, Jeremiah 50, Jeremiah 51, Jeremiah 52

Title: Amazing Grace! How Sweet The.
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  1. Amazing grace! how sweet the sound!

That saved a wretch like me;
I once was lost, but now am found;
Was blind, but now I see.

  2. Twas grace that taught my heart to fear

And grace my fears relieved;
How precious did that grace appear
The hour I first believed!

  3. Through many dangers, toils, and snares,

I have already come;
‘Tis grace that brought me safe thus far,
And grace will lead me home.

  4. Yes, when this heart and flesh shall fail,

And mortal life shall cease,
I shall possess within the vail,
A life of joy and peace.

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.