OPEN HEAVENS DEVOTIONAL-SUNDAY-21/02/2016-BLESSINGS
OF KNOWING THE TRUE GOD -BY PASTOR E.A. ADEBOYE
Memorise
And such as do
wickedly against the covenant shall he corrupt by
Flatteries: but the people that do know their God
shall be strong, and do exploits. Daniel 11:32
shall be strong, and do exploits. Daniel 11:32
Read
1st
Kings 18:21-24
21 And Elijah came unto all the people, and said,
how long halt ye between two opinions? If the Lord
be God, follow him: but if Baal, then follow him. And the people
answered him not a word.
22 Then said Elijah unto the people, I, even I
only, remain a prophet of the Lord;
but Baal's prophets are four hundred and fifty men.
23 Let them therefore give us two bullocks; and
let them choose one bullock for themselves, and cut it in pieces, and lay it on
wood, and put no fire under: and I will dress the other bullock, and lay it on
wood, and put no fire under:
24 And call ye on the name of your gods, and I
will call on the name of the Lord:
and the God that answereth by fire, let him be God. And all the people answered
and said, it is well spoken.
KJV
MESSAGE
It is common amongst Christians to tell
stories of our lifestyle before we became acquainted with the true God. Many
confess being in bondage to various gods who ruled over them with an iron fist,
through the observance of ridiculously expensive practices in terms of time and
money. These gods include expensive lifestyles, unnecessarily plentiful
entertainment, un-godly fashion, wasteful pastimes, membership of exclusive
clubs and fraternities, etc. Furthermore, some were overcome by addiction
and therefore were ruled by alcohol, drugs, sex, gambling, smoking, nightlife
and other dangerous habits. Worse still, many were enslaved to ideologies,
taboos, cultism, idols, and demonic spirits. These gods exert their influence
on people in different ways, as a result of which many fall into diverse sins,
disappointments, stagnancy, sickness, demonic possession, fruitlessness,
indebtedness, bankruptcy, failure, and death. Job 5:7 says,
“Man is born unto
trouble” and Job 14:1 says: “Man that is born of a woman is of few days, and
full of trouble.”
I prophecy to anyone that is facing one
trouble or the other in this world, God will show mercy and deliver you today
in the name of Jesus.The Almighty God is fully aware of human helplessness in
circumstances of life, therefore, out of love, He offered Jesus as a remedy to
anyone that will accept Him as Lord and Saviour. This is the essence of the
declaration of Jesus in Matthew 11:28&30 that says:
“Come unto
me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden and I will give you rest… For my
yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”
This passage is an open invitation to anyone
that is labouring under the heavy yoke of the devil, anyone that is oppressed
or in servitude, anyone experiencing stagnancy or fruitlessness, and anyone
that needs physical, mental, or spiritual healing. Jesus says, “come unto me
and I will give you rest from all your troubles.” Come to Jesus today for
deliverance from the strong hold of sin, addition and all forms of immorality.
Come to Jesus and He will put an end to your mysteries, disappointments and
failures. Come to Jesus and He will turn your sorrows to joy.
Knowing the true God therefore translates to salvation
from sin and deliverance from evil. It is not burdensome at all because the
relationship is based on the love of God. Everything depends on a sincerity to
accept the reality of your situation and ask God for help. First, you must
accept Jesus as your personal Lord and Saviour, after which you must vow to
walk away from your sinful lifestyles and embrace a life of holiness. From this
moment, the abundant blessings of the Lord will begin to pour into your life
without measure in Jesus’ name.
Prayer Point
Father, please let me begin to enjoy the blessings of knowing you in
Jesus’ name.
Bible in one year
Luke 12:35-14:24, Job
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