Open Heaven 6 March  2022 Daily Devotional By Pastor E. A. Adeboye –Topic: BENEFITS OF INTERCESSION III 

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Open Heavens 2022
Date: 2022-03-06
Topic: BENEFITS OF INTERCESSION III

Memory Verse: Acts 12:5 – Peter therefore was kept in prison: but prayer was made without ceasing of the Church unto God for him. Acts 12:5
Bible Reading: Acts 12:1-12

Message: In today’s Bible text, we read that King Herod killed James the brother of John. On sensing that his wicked act pleased the Jews who were opposed to the disciples of Jesus Christ, Herod went further to arrest Peter for the purpose of executing him as well but prayer was made without ceasing by the Church unto God for him (Acts 12:5). The result of this intercessory act of the Church was heart-warming. The Lord heard the prayers of the Church and sent an angel to rescue Peter from the prison and also from being executed by Herod the king.

And, behold, the angel of the Lord came upon him, and a light shined in the prison: and he smote Peter on the side, and raised him up, saying, Arise up quickly. And his chains fell off from his hands. Acts 12:7.

Beloved, we deprive ourselves the privilege of experiencing great testimonies whenever we do not go to God in prayers. The lyrics of a popular hymn captions this error brilliantly as follows, “O What peace we often forfeit, О what needless pain we bear, All because we do not carry, Every thing to God in prayer.

In our text of today, we see how beneficial it is to intercede for one another. It is unfortunate that instead of interceding, for example, for a brother or sister undergoing a siege of sin or trial of faith, some people prefer to gossip about them. Many Christian brethren prefer to bury a wounded soldier instead of helping him to bounce back on his feet so that he could continue the fight of faith.

The Church interceded for Peter and he was rescued. The Church will always triumph if we can give ourselves to intercession and earnest prayer, one for another. This is the reason even Apostle Paul requested that the Christians should pray for him and the leadership of the early Church (2 Thessalonians 3:1). Prior to this time, this same Paul, together with Silas, prayed and sang praises to God in prison, leading to their mighty deliverance (Acts 16:25-30).

The Body of Christ is in serious need of intercession. Will you commit to intercede for your brethren more?
In today’s Bible text, we read that King Herod killed James the brother of John. On sensing that his wicked act pleased the Jews who were opposed to the disciples of Jesus Christ, Herod went further to arrest Peter for the purpose of executing him as well but prayer was made without ceasing by the Church unto God for him (Acts 12:5). The result of this intercessory act of the Church was heart-warming. The Lord heard the prayers of the Church and sent an angel to rescue Peter from the prison and also from being executed by Herod the king.

And, behold, the angel of the Lord came upon him, and a light shined in the prison: and he smote Peter on the side, and raised him up, saying, Arise up quickly. And his chains fell off from his hands. Acts 12:7.

Beloved, we deprive ourselves the privilege of experiencing great testimonies whenever we do not go to God in prayers. The lyrics of a popular hymn captions this error brilliantly as follows, “O What peace we often forfeit, О what needless pain we bear, All because we do not carry, Every thing to God in prayer.

In our text of today, we see how beneficial it is to intercede for one another. It is unfortunate that instead of interceding, for example, for a brother or sister undergoing a siege of sin or trial of faith, some people prefer to gossip about them. Many Christian brethren prefer to bury a wounded soldier instead of helping him to bounce back on his feet so that he could continue the fight of faith.

The Church interceded for Peter and he was rescued. The Church will always triumph if we can give ourselves to intercession and earnest prayer, one for another. This is the reason even Apostle Paul requested that the Christians should pray for him and the leadership of the early Church (2 Thessalonians 3:1).

Title: O God, Our Help In Ages Past.
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  1. O God, our help in ages past

Our hope for years to come
Our shelter from the stormy blast
And our eternal home.

  2. Under the shadow of Thy throne

Thy saints have dwelt secure
Sufficient is Thine arm alone
And our defence is sure.

  3. Before the hills in order stood

Or earth received her frame
From everlasting Thou art God
To endless years the same.

  4. A thousand ages in Thy sight

Are like an evening gone
Short as he watch that ends the night
Before the rising sun.

  5. Time, like an ever-rolling stream

Bears all its sons away
They fly forgotten, as a dream
Dies at the opening day.

  6. O God, our help in ages past

Our hope in years to come
Be thou our guard while trouble last
And our Eternal home.

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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