Open Heaven 5 February 2020 Wednesday Daily Devotional By Pastor E. A. Adeboye – Let Your Moderation Be Known III

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Topic: Let Your Moderation Be Known III (Open Heaven 5 February 2020)

Memorise: “For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body.” – James 3:2

Read: James 3:2-13 (KJV)

2 For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body.

3 Behold, we put bits in the horses’ mouths, that they may obey us; and we turn about their whole body.

4 Behold also the ships, which though they be so great, and are driven of fierce winds, yet are they turned about with a very small helm, whithersoever the governor listeth.

5 Even so the tongue is a little member, and boasteth great things. Behold, how great a matter a little fire kindleth!

6 And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity: so is the tongue among our members, that it defileth the whole body, and setteth on fire the course of nature; and it is set on fire of hell.

7 For every kind of beasts, and of birds, and of serpents, and of things in the sea, is tamed, and hath been tamed of mankind:

8 But the tongue can no man tame; it is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison.

9 Therewith bless we God, even the Father; and therewith curse we men, which are made after the similitude of God.

10 Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be.

11 Doth a fountain send forth at the same place sweet water and bitter?

12 Can the fig tree, my brethren, bear olive berries? either a vine, figs? so can no fountain both yield salt water and fresh.

13 Who is a wise man and endued with knowledge among you? let him shew out of a good conversation his works with meekness of wisdom.

Bible in One Year: Exodus 19-21

Open Heaven 5 February 2020 Wednesday MESSAGE:

In Isaiah 40:31, Christians who wait upon the Lord are compared to “an eagle” – often referred to as the “king of birds”. There are many kinds of birds; why did the Lord choose the eagle and not the parrot or some other kind for this illustration? The answer is not far-fetched. Several distinguishing factors set the eagle apart from the parrot and indeed other birds. While an eagle is big, strong and high flyer, parrot is weak and cannot fly as high. While one may enjoy the company of a parrot, when serious issues are to be discussed, it is usually shut out while “an eagle” is invited. Are you a parrot or an eagle?

Also Read: Open Heaven 4 February 2020 – Let Your Moderation Be Known II

The eagle does not talk much; it tends to act instead. It doesn’t move with a flock, like many people with gossip cliques today. Perhaps this is why it soars above storms – it has immense ability to use the storms to its advantage. How you use your mouth can determine if you will overcome a storm or be subdued by it. Watch it! Talk only when necessary.

“He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.” – Proverbs 13:3

Going by the above, the less likely you are to get into trouble and vice versa. Words are powerful, so be careful with them. You cannot retrieve any utterance. Matthew 12:36 says we shall be held accountable for every idle word we speak, so always think before you speak. You don’t have to response every time you are criticized. You don’t have to always say what’s on your mind. Bridle your tongue before it puts you in trouble.

Ask yourself: Why do I talk too much? For some, it’s because they like noise and cannot stay quiet. Some want to impress; others talk to show they are good debaters and yet others, to display how current they are. If you talk too much, control your tongue or excuse yourself whenever you find yourself in such situations and soon enough, you will find yourself talking less and with moderation.

Open Heaven 5 February 2020 Wednesday Reflection:

Be careful of what you say, when you say it, how you say it, where you say it and to whom you say it.

Hymn 20: Nearer, My God To Thee.

1 Nearer, my God, to Thee, nearer to Thee!
E’en though it be a cross that raiseth me,
Still all my song shall be, nearer, my God, to Thee.

Chorus:
Nearer, my God, to Thee, nearer to Thee!

2 Though like the wanderer, the sun gone down,
Darkness be over me, my rest a stone;
Yet in my dreams I’d be nearer, my God, to Thee.

3 There let the way appear, steps unto Heav’n;
All that Thou sendest me, in mercy giv’n;
Angels to beckon me nearer, my God, to Thee.

4 Then, with my waking thoughts bright with Thy praise,
Out of my stony griefs Bethel I’ll raise;
So by my woes to be nearer, my God, to Thee.

5 Or, if on joyful wing cleaving the sky,
Sun, moon, and stars forgot, upward I’ll fly,
Still all my song shall be, nearer, my God, to Thee.

6 There in my Father’s home, safe and at rest,
There in my Savior’s love, perfectly blest;
Age after age to be nearer, my God, to Thee.

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: WEDNESDAY 5TH OF FEBRUARY, 2020

DAY 26: RCCG PRAYER MINISTRY: TEXT: Luke 18:1. 1 Thes 5:17. The Prayer ministry is said to be the engine of the gospel mission, it is key in fulfilling the divine mandate of RCCG mission. Prayer is a vital pillar in the foundation of the church.

1. Thank God for a new day and for the salvation of your soul
2. Father in the name of Jesus, thank you for the prayer ministry in RCCG and for its establishment.
3. Father in the name of Jesus, thank you for your mercy over the prayer ministry in RCCG
4. Father in the name of Jesus, raise committed members in the prayer ministry in RCCG.
5. Father in the name of Jesus, raise watchmen that are not blind in the prayer ministry in RCCG.
6. Father, raise and set watchmen that will do the job of intercession without the fear of any man in the name of Jesus, Isa 21:6
7. Father in the name of Jesus, raise members in the prayer ministry that will hear God’s word and declare as they receive without fear. Eze 3:17
8. Father in the name of Jesus, make members of the prayer ministry fervent in prayers and rooted in the word of God.
9. Father in the name of Jesus, build your end time army in the prayer ministry of the RCCG.
10. Father in the name of Jesus baptize the life of members of the prayer ministry with the Holy Ghost and fire. Obad 1:18
11. Father in the name of Jesus, plant the seed of intercession in the life of every member of the prayer ministry.
12. Father according to your word, answer all our prayers speedily. Pro 13:12
13. Father, please help us to always rejoice in hope, patient in tribulation be constant in prayer and serving you with gladness of heart in Jesus name. Rom 12:12.
14. Father, raise men like Aaron and Ur for Daddy and Mummy G.O.