Open Heavens 10 May 2017: Wednesday daily devotional by Pastor E. A. Adeboye – Microwave Christianity Topic: Microwave Christianity [Wednesday 10, May 2017] Memorise: And we desire that every one of you do shew the same diligence to the full assurance of hope unto the end: – Hebrews 6:11 Read: Hebrews 6:1-3 (KJV) 1 Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God, 2 Of the doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment. 3 And this will we do, if God permit.

Open Heavens 10 May 2017:
Wednesday daily devotional by
Pastor E. A. Adeboye –
Microwave Christianity
Topic: Microwave Christianity [Wednesday 10,
May 2017]
Memorise: And we desire that every one of you
do shew the same diligence to the full assurance
of hope unto the end: – Hebrews 6:11
Read: Hebrews 6:1-3 (KJV)
1 Therefore leaving the principles of the
doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection;
not laying again the foundation of repentance
from dead works, and of faith toward God,
2 Of the doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on
of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and
of eternal judgment.
3 And this will we do, if God permit.
Bible in One Year: Deuteronomy 11-12,
Jeremiah 29:1-14, Hymn: Sing hymn 6
MESSAGE:
In the midst of delay, man often comes up with
alternatives to God’s original plan or purpose.
This is a dangerous thing to do because man’s
alternative charts a new course, which can
completely take the individual concerned out of
God’s original plan. Also, any such alternative is
usually nothing more than just a quick fix
compared to God’s permanent solution.
Speaking of quick fixes, the age we live in
encourages that. We live in an age of instant
gratification. Most people are no longer
interested in any type of process; whatever they
want, they want it now! This is what I term the
“Microwave Mentality”. People are so much in a
hurry that they cannot dedicate time to do what
they should do properly.
Sadly, the trend of microwave mentality has
crept into the Church and has given birth to
what I call “Microwave Christianity”. Microwave
Christianity is doing more harm than good to the
Body of Christ. A preacher says, “All you have
to do is just believe”. The sinner says, “I
believe”. “Praise God, you are now born again”,
the preacher replies. He is in so much of a
hurry to get the sinner saved that he cannot
even tell him or her to confess his or her sins
to God. Can God save a sinner who has not
confessed his or her sins (Romans 10:10) ? That
is “microwave salvation”! The name of that
sinner may be written in the preacher’s book or
in the register of church members, but is it in
the Lamb’s Book of Life? What about
discipleship? Everything follows the same
pattern – microwave! When products of this
anomaly are confronted by the storms of life or
persecution for their faith, they find it difficult
to endure. Isaiah 28:10 reveals to us the
pattern we must follow in raising champions for
God:
“For precept must be upon precept, precept upon
precept; line upon line, line upon line; here a
little, and there a little.”
In this age of instant gratification, God remains
unmoved and unchanged: He still follows His
order and timing in raising those He will use.
Every spiritual microwave product portends
problems, sorrow and regret in the future. From
salvation to discipleship, no stage must be
skipped. Diligence plays a key role in everything
that concerns the Kingdom of God. Hence,
Hebrews 6:1 says the elementary principles
must be laid first, before you can move onto
perfection. If the foundation is tempered with,
the product will be unstable. When people are
recommended to occupy spiritual positions that
they are not spiritually qualified for, those
sponsoring them are only creating problems for
the future. Are you a product of Microwave
Christianity? Go back to the basis and rebuild
yourself!
Key Point: If we fail to diligently fight for the faith
that was delivered to us, a time will come when
all we would be left with will be fakes!
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

Open Heavens 10 May 2017: Wednesday daily devotional by Pastor E. A. Adeboye – Microwave Christianity Topic: Microwave Christianity [Wednesday 10, May 2017] Memorise: And we desire that every one of you do shew the same diligence to the full assurance of hope unto the end: – Hebrews 6:11 Read: Hebrews 6:1-3 (KJV) 1 Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God, 2 Of the doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment. 3 And this will we do, if God permit.

Open Heavens 10 May 2017:
Wednesday daily devotional by
Pastor E. A. Adeboye –
Microwave Christianity
Topic: Microwave Christianity [Wednesday 10,
May 2017]
Memorise: And we desire that every one of you
do shew the same diligence to the full assurance
of hope unto the end: – Hebrews 6:11
Read: Hebrews 6:1-3 (KJV)
1 Therefore leaving the principles of the
doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection;
not laying again the foundation of repentance
from dead works, and of faith toward God,
2 Of the doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on
of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and
of eternal judgment.
3 And this will we do, if God permit.
Bible in One Year: Deuteronomy 11-12,
Jeremiah 29:1-14, Hymn: Sing hymn 6
MESSAGE:
In the midst of delay, man often comes up with
alternatives to God’s original plan or purpose.
This is a dangerous thing to do because man’s
alternative charts a new course, which can
completely take the individual concerned out of
God’s original plan. Also, any such alternative is
usually nothing more than just a quick fix
compared to God’s permanent solution.
Speaking of quick fixes, the age we live in
encourages that. We live in an age of instant
gratification. Most people are no longer
interested in any type of process; whatever they
want, they want it now! This is what I term the
“Microwave Mentality”. People are so much in a
hurry that they cannot dedicate time to do what
they should do properly.
Sadly, the trend of microwave mentality has
crept into the Church and has given birth to
what I call “Microwave Christianity”. Microwave
Christianity is doing more harm than good to the
Body of Christ. A preacher says, “All you have
to do is just believe”. The sinner says, “I
believe”. “Praise God, you are now born again”,
the preacher replies. He is in so much of a
hurry to get the sinner saved that he cannot
even tell him or her to confess his or her sins
to God. Can God save a sinner who has not
confessed his or her sins (Romans 10:10) ? That
is “microwave salvation”! The name of that
sinner may be written in the preacher’s book or
in the register of church members, but is it in
the Lamb’s Book of Life? What about
discipleship? Everything follows the same
pattern – microwave! When products of this
anomaly are confronted by the storms of life or
persecution for their faith, they find it difficult
to endure. Isaiah 28:10 reveals to us the
pattern we must follow in raising champions for
God:
“For precept must be upon precept, precept upon
precept; line upon line, line upon line; here a
little, and there a little.”
In this age of instant gratification, God remains
unmoved and unchanged: He still follows His
order and timing in raising those He will use.
Every spiritual microwave product portends
problems, sorrow and regret in the future. From
salvation to discipleship, no stage must be
skipped. Diligence plays a key role in everything
that concerns the Kingdom of God. Hence,
Hebrews 6:1 says the elementary principles
must be laid first, before you can move onto
perfection. If the foundation is tempered with,
the product will be unstable. When people are
recommended to occupy spiritual positions that
they are not spiritually qualified for, those
sponsoring them are only creating problems for
the future. Are you a product of Microwave
Christianity? Go back to the basis and rebuild
yourself!
Key Point: If we fail to diligently fight for the faith
that was delivered to us, a time will come when
all we would be left with will be fakes!
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

OPEN HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL... DATE: THURSDAY 23RD FEBRUARY 2017 THEME: MY REDEEMER LIVES

OPEN HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL...

DATE: THURSDAY 23RD FEBRUARY  2017

THEME: MY REDEEMER LIVES

Memorise:

Yet a little while, and the world seeth me no more; but ye see me: because I live, ye shall live also. John 14:19

Read: Mark 16:1-6

16:1 And when the sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and Salome, had bought sweet spices, that they might come and anoint him.

16:2 And very early in the morning the first day of the week, they came unto the sepulchre at the rising of the sun.

16:3 And they said among themselves, Who shall roll us away the stone from the door of the sepulchre?

16:4 And when they looked, they saw that the stone was rolled away: for it was very great.

16:5 And entering into the sepulchre, they saw a young man sitting on the right side, clothed in a long white garment; and they were affrighted.

16:6 And he saith unto them, Be not affrighted: Ye seek Jesus of Nazareth, which was crucified: he is risen; he is not here: behold the place where they laid him.

MESSAGE:

Every time I ponder on the glory awaiting all those who make it to Heaven, I feel so excited. ItIt is so magnificent that the ordinary human heart cannot fathom it. If you will partake of this glory, you must not be discouraged in your walk of faith with God. You must have the assurance in your heart that the Lord Jesus Christ, who is your Redeemer, is alive, and because He is alive, your faith is not in vain (1 Corinthians 15:14 & 20). There are some who are at the point of giving up their faith. They are no longer excited about their confession of faith in Jesus Christ. Some are fainting in their spirit, and their level of commitment has waned. If you are in such situation, the Holy Spirit in Hebrew 10:38-39 says this to you:
"Now the just shall live by faith: but if any man draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him. But we are not of them who draw back unto perdition; but of them that believe to the saving of the soul."

The purpose of discouragement is to make you backslide. It is aimed at stopping the good things you started. Some of the activities of the Pharisees were aimed at discouraging the followers of Jesus, but their plots failed. Although they had Him crucified, some of His followers still followed Him to the very end. How amazing it was for them when they realised that Jesus had risen from the dead! The place where they laid His body was empty, and it remains so till today! I prophecy into your life that the very spot where the enemy hoped you will remain shall become empty!

I declare to you that there is power in the resurrection of Jesus. Every arrow of discouragement shot at you to make you faint shall instead birth a spirit of boldness in you in Jesus’ Name. Without faith, it is impossible to please God. You need to have faith in Jesus, the Redeemer of mankind. He lives forever more and no situation is beyond Him. Every delay you have experienced is just to make your testimony more glorious. You need to persist in the place of prayer. As long as you are still awaiting your testimony, don’t stop confessing the promises of God. Take practical steps to actualise God’s plan and purpose for your life. The women kept going to the tomb because there was an assurance in their spirit that their efforts would not be wasted. May be you have tried all you can, and yet there remains a Goliath in your life. Because your Redeemer lives, that problem will not overcome you. Because your Redeemer lives, that sickness will come to an end. Problems respond to either the call of faith or doubt. Make sure all your challenges hear the call of faith from you saying: "because He lives, I can face tomorrow; my tomorrow shall be alright whether the devil likes it or not." It shall be so in Jesus’ Name. 
   
Action Point:

Make this confession of faith: Lord Jesus, become You live, I shall also live and not die.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:
Genesis 12-15
Isaiah 43:16-44:8

AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A. ADEBOYE

HYMN 4: THROUGH THE LOVE OF GOD OUR SAVIOUR

1 Through the love of God our Saviour,
all will be well.
Free and changeless is his favour,
all, all is well.
Precious is the blood that healed us,
perfect is the grace that sealed us,
strong the hand stretched forth to shield us,
all must be well.

2 Though we pass through tribulation,
all will be well.
Ours is such a full salvation,
all, all is well.
Happy, still in God confiding,
fruitful, if in Christ abiding,
holy, through the Spirit’s guiding,
all must be well.

3 We expect a bright tomorrow,
all will be well.
Faith can sing through days of sorrow,
'All, all is well.'
On our Father’s love relying,
Jesus every need supplying,
in our living, in our dying,
all must be well.

MOUNTAIN TOP LIFE DAILY DEVOTIONAL FEBRUARY 2017 EDITION WEDNESDAY, 22 FEBRUARY 2017 THEME: TO WHOM MUCH IS GIVEN MUCH IS EXPECTED FIRE SCRIPTURE: MATTHEW 25:14-30 Memory verse: Proverbs 16:3 Bible in One Year (Numbers 3-4; Mark 3:20-35)

MOUNTAIN TOP LIFE DAILY DEVOTIONALFEBRUARY 2017 EDITION

WEDNESDAY, 22 FEBRUARY 2017
THEME: TO WHOM MUCH IS GIVEN MUCH IS EXPECTED
FIRE SCRIPTURE: MATTHEW 25:14-30
Memory verse: Proverbs 16:3

OPEN HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL... DATE: WEDNESDAY 22ND FEBRUARY 2017 THEME: VICTORY THROUGH PRAISE Memorise: For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds; 2 Corinthians 10:4 Read: 2nd Chronicles 20:21-26 20:21 And when he had consulted with the people, he appointed singers unto the Lord, and that should praise the beauty of holiness, as they went out before the army, and to say, Praise the Lord; for his mercy endureth for ever. 20:22 And when they began to sing and to praise, the Lord set ambushments against the children of Ammon, Moab, and mount Seir, which were come against Judah; and they were smitten. 20:23 For the children of Ammon and Moab stood up against the inhabitants of mount Seir, utterly to slay and destroy them: and when they had made an end of the inhabitants of Seir, every one helped to destroy another. 20:24 And when Judah came toward the watch tower in the wilderness, they looked unto the multitude, and, behold, they were dead bodies fallen to the earth, and none escaped. 20:25 And when Jehoshaphat and his people came to take away the spoil of them, they found among them in abundance both riches with the dead bodies, and precious jewels, which they stripped off for themselves, more than they could carry away: and they were three days in gathering of the spoil, it was so much. 20:26 And on the fourth day they assembled themselves in the valley of Berachah; for there they blessed the Lord: therefore the name of the same place was called, The valley of Berachah, unto this day. MESSAGE: The easiest way to access victory in the kingdom of God is through praise. Each time we praise the Name of the Lord, great and marvellous things are bound to happen. If you are a believer and you do not yet know the essence of praise, you are missing a lot of blessings, opportunities and privileges. Our God is all-powerful, all-knowing and is the Almighty. The moment we are committed to the realm of praise, things begin to happen at His command. There are people who have been knocking on certain doors of opportunities before now, but to no avail. Why don’t you try praise? You will be surprised at how fast those doors will open. The fact that you are praising the One that is higher than the highest should give you the assurance that your case is settled. Praise to God is an indication of absolute trust in Him. Those who put their confidence in God will always praise Him until they receive their victory, and even after receiving their victory, they still praise Him. It is the desire of the Almighty God that all His children should move from one level of victory to the other. When the people of God praise Him, infirmities, yokes, bondage, barrenness and all the works of the devil are destroyed. In the realm of praise, every limitation gives way. In the battle of life, some are victors while some are victims. I decree into your life that you will continue to enjoy the victory of the Lord in Jesus’ Name. Victors know how to move God into action. God is looking for people who can move Him through their praise. Such people will enjoy His mercy instead of receiving His judgement. Praise is the most powerful instrument we can use to move God. The whole of creation was designed to praise God (Psalm 150:5, Psalm 148). The greatest assignment of angels in Heaven is praising God (Revelations 4:8-9, Psalm 148:2). When we get to heaven, our assignment will be to keep praising God (Revelations 7:14-15, Psalm 145:2). Praise has greater impact whenever we come together to offer it to God, because His throne is set wherever His people are praising Him (Psalm 22:3). When you bow before God in praise, you are showing that He alone is the Most High. Jehoshaphat enjoyed the victory of the Lord without fighting a battle! This is what praise can do. While the enemies were gathering their mercenaries and weapons of war against Judah, the people of God gathered momentum for praise. They believed in the victory of the Lord by faith, and all their enemies were smitten before them. From today, as you praise the Lord, He will stand in your place and take over every battle of your life, and your victory shall be total in Jesus’ Name. Prayer Point: Father, let Your praise never cease from my lips. BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Genesis 9-11 Isaiah 43:1-15 AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A. ADEBOYE HYMN 4: THROUGH THE LOVE OF GOD OUR SAVIOUR 1 Through the love of God our Saviour, all will be well. Free and changeless is his favour, all, all is well. Precious is the blood that healed us, perfect is the grace that sealed us, strong the hand stretched forth to shield us, all must be well. 2 Though we pass through tribulation, all will be well. Ours is such a full salvation, all, all is well. Happy, still in God confiding, fruitful, if in Christ abiding, holy, through the Spirit’s guiding, all must be well. 3 We expect a bright tomorrow, all will be well. Faith can sing through days of sorrow, 'All, all is well.' On our Father’s love relying, Jesus every need supplying, in our living, in our dying, all must be well.

OPEN HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL...

DATE: WEDNESDAY 22ND FEBRUARY 2017

THEME: VICTORY THROUGH PRAISE

Memorise:

For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds; 2 Corinthians 10:4

Read: 2nd Chronicles 20:21-26

20:21 And when he had consulted with the people, he appointed singers unto the Lord, and that should praise the beauty of holiness, as they went out before the army, and to say, Praise the Lord; for his mercy endureth for ever.

20:22 And when they began to sing and to praise, the Lord set ambushments against the children of Ammon, Moab, and mount Seir, which were come against Judah; and they were smitten.

20:23 For the children of Ammon and Moab stood up against the inhabitants of mount Seir, utterly to slay and destroy them: and when they had made an end of the inhabitants of Seir, every one helped to destroy another.

20:24 And when Judah came toward the watch tower in the wilderness, they looked unto the multitude, and, behold, they were dead bodies fallen to the earth, and none escaped.

20:25 And when Jehoshaphat and his people came to take away the spoil of them, they found among them in abundance both riches with the dead bodies, and precious jewels, which they stripped off for themselves, more than they could carry away: and they were three days in gathering of the spoil, it was so much.

20:26 And on the fourth day they assembled themselves in the valley of Berachah; for there they blessed the Lord: therefore the name of the same place was called, The valley of Berachah, unto this day.

Our Daily Bread devotional, January 18, 2017 - Long Shadows

Topic: Long Shadows [Wednesday January 18, 2017]

Read: Psalm 100, Bible in a Year: Genesis 43–45; Matthew 12:24–50

The Lord is good and his love . . . continues through all generations. Psalm 100:5

Several years ago, my wife and I stayed in a rustic bed-and-breakfast in the remote Yorkshire Dales of England. We were there with four other couples, all British, whom we had never met before. Sitting in the living room with our after-dinner coffees, the conversation turned to occupations with the question “What do you do?” At the time I was serving as the president of Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, and I assumed that no one there knew of MBI or its founder, D. L. Moody. When I mentioned the name of the school, their response was immediate and surprising. “Of Moody and Sankey . . . that Moody?” Another guest added, “We have a Sankey hymnal and our family often gathers around the piano to sing from it.” I was amazed! The evangelist Dwight Moody and his musician Ira Sankey had held meetings in the British Isles more than 120 years ago, and their influence was still being felt.

Open Heavens 18 January 2017: Wednesday daily devotional by Pastor E. A. Adeboye – He Controls Accommodation

Topic: He Controls Accommodation [Wednesday 18, January 2017]

Memorise: In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. – John 14:2

Read: John 14:1-3 (KJV)

1 Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.

2 In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.

3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.

Bible in One Year: Mark 7-8, Isaiah 14:12-32

MESSAGE:

In Genesis 14:17-24, God the Father was revealed to Abraham as the Possessor of heaven and earth. Abraham received this revelation, and he set his heart to run with it. He was ready to forfeit the spoils of war because he was fully persuaded that he would never lack. He could take the risk of starting afresh because he knew the Lord as Possessor of Heaven and earth. The end result was that his wealth was greatly multiplied. Oh how true it is that the knowledge of God strengthens and births exploits! If you are afraid of poverty or of permanent loss, then you do not yet know the Father as Possessor of heaven and earth. If you afraid of dying small or dying in want, then you have not yet appropriated this revelation of His person in your spirit.

                                               FACTS ABOUT MIDNIGHT PRAYER:

1. MIDNIGHT is a time of transition, from one day to another. God can bring a transition in your life as you pray at MIDNIGHT.

2. MIDNIGHT is a time of great spiritual activity, both good and evil. Destinies of men are shaped and interrupted at MIDNIGHT.
If you are not shaping your destiny at MIDNIGHT, then somebody may interrupt your life at MIDNIGHT.

3. At a natural level great victories have been won when nations were caught by surprise as their armies were asleep at MIDNIGHT. Satan launches attacks at MIDNIGHT: he feeds people in their dreams at MIDNIGHT; he rapes others in their dream as they are asleep at MIDNIGHT, etc.

Our Daily Bread devotional, January 12, 2017 - Nothing Hidden

Topic: Nothing Hidden [Thursday January 12, 2017]

Read: Hebrews 4:12–16, Bible in a Year: Genesis 29–30; Matthew 9:1–17

Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight. Hebrews 4:13

In 2015 an international research company stated that there were 245 million surveillance cameras installed worldwide, and the number was growing by 15 percent every year. In addition, multiplied millions of people with smartphones capture daily images ranging from birthday parties to bank robberies. Whether we applaud the increased security or denounce the diminished privacy, we live in a global, cameras-everywhere society.

DCLM Daily Manna January 12, 2017 by Pastor Kumuyi – Taming The Monster

Topic: Taming The Monster [Thursday January 12, 2017]

Text: Isaiah 27:1-13

Key Verse: "In that day the LORD with his sore and great and strong sword shall punish leviathan the piercing serpent, even leviathan that crooked serpent; and he shall slay the dragon that is in the sea" (Isaiah 27:1).

History is dotted with accounts of men who wielded absolute power – totalitarian dictators who shattered the destinies of millions of fellow human beings. Notable among this class is Josef Stalin who presided over USSR, the biggest empire of all times. At the peak of his power, he was said to have taken the lives of his subjects at the rate of 1500 per day. Such men were dreadful and formidable like leviathan (a fierce sea monster). Isaiah chapter 27 is a prophecy about God’s plan and care for His people – Israel and the Church.

Open Heavens 12 January 2017: Thursday daily devotional by Pastor E. A. Adeboye – The Hidden Source of Blessing

Topic: The Hidden Source of Blessing [Thursday 12, January 2017]

Memorise: Let them be desolate for a reward of their shame that say unto me, Aha, aha. – Psalm 40:15

Read: Psalm 40:14-17 (KJV)

14 Let them be ashamed and confounded together that seek after my soul to destroy it; let them be driven backward and put to shame that wish me evil.

15 Let them be desolate for a reward of their shame that say unto me, Aha, aha.

16 Let all those that seek thee rejoice and be glad in thee: let such as love thy salvation say continually, The LORD be magnified.

17 But I am poor and needy; yet the Lord thinketh upon me: thou art my help and my deliverer; make no tarrying, O my God.

Bible in One Year: Matthew 24-25, Isaiah 9:13-10:4

MESSAGE:

When you are connected to the All-Sufficient God, you will not lack any good thing. Why? Bible scholars call Him Jehovah El Shaddai. In other words, He is the "Breasted One". A baby sucks from the mother's breasts. Every time the child calls for milk, it is always there. All your needs can be fully satisfied in Christ. Sometime ago at our church in Ebute Metta (Lagos), I taught that when the Almighty God made this declaration:

Our Daily Bread devotional, January 11, 2017 - Work Together

Topic: Work Together [Wednesday January 11, 2017]

Read: Romans 8:28–30, Bible in a Year: Genesis 27–28; Matthew 8:18–34

We know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28

My wife makes an amazing pot roast dinner. She takes raw meat, along with raw sliced white and sweet potatoes, celery, mushrooms, carrots, and onions and throws them into the slow cooker. Six or seven hours later the aroma fills the house, and the first taste is a delight. It is always to my advantage to wait until the ingredients in the slow cooker work together to achieve something they could not achieve individually.

DCLM Daily Manna January 11, 2017 by Pastor Kumuyi – Go Not Down Into Egypt

Topic: Go Not Down Into Egypt [Wednesday January 11, 2017]

Text: Genesis 26:1-5

Key Verse: "And the LORD appeared unto him, and said, Go not down into Egypt; dwell in the land which I shall tell thee of" (Genesis 26:2).

Egypt has a very amazing history. The Ancient Egyptians started a civilization that lasted for more than 3000 years. They laid the foundation of what we have today as modern civilization. They contributed significantly to the development of Medicine, Engineering, Astronomy and Mathematics. The division of day and night into 24 hours and use of clock started with them.

Open Heavens 11 January 2017: Wednesday daily devotional by Pastor E. A. Adeboye – Knowing the Father

Topic: Knowing the Father [Wednesday 11, January 2017]

Memorise: And he blessed him, and said, Blessed be Abram of the most high God, possessor of heaven and earth: – Genesis 14:19

Read: Genesis 14:17-24 (KJV)

17 And the king of Sodom went out to meet him after his return from the slaughter of Chedorlaomer, and of the kings that were with him, at the valley of Shaveh, which is the king's dale.

18 And Melchizedek king of Salem brought forth bread and wine: and he was the priest of the most high God.

19 And he blessed him, and said, Blessed be Abram of the most high God, possessor of heaven and earth:

20 And blessed be the most high God, which hath delivered thine enemies into thy hand. And he gave him tithes of all.

21 And the king of Sodom said unto Abram, Give me the persons, and take the goods to thyself.

22 And Abram said to the king of Sodom, I have lift up mine hand unto the LORD, the most high God, the possessor of heaven and earth,

23 That I will not take from a thread even to a shoelatchet, and that I will not take any thing that is thine, lest thou shouldest say, I have made Abram rich:

24 Save only that which the young men have eaten, and the portion of the men which went with me, Aner, Eshcol, and Mamre; let them take their portion.

Bible in One Year: Matthew 22-23, Isaiah 9:1-12

MESSAGE:

The Almighty God is one, yet He manifests Himself as three different persons: the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Different things happen that reveal the multifaceted nature of God's character whenever He manifests Himself as any of these three persons. When God manifests Himself as God the Father, the earth trembles, the hills melt and the enemies scatter

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What really is Bitcoin?

Bitcoins are fully digital virtual coins that can be exchanged directly between two parties via the web either in the same country or not, without the need for an intermediary such as Western Union Money transfer.

Unlike modern money, Bitcoin, which has often been called money for the internet, is not controlled or endorsed by any bank or central government or authority , such as the Federal Reserve.

Bitcoin is a means of exchange that is generally accepted in the digital world, that’s why it is called digital currency.

Just like any other currency, Bitcoin has value and it is also in the exchange market. When Bitcoin started, 1BTC was less than 1USD. As at today, 1BTC is equivalent to 1000+USD. Meaning if own 1BTC and you want to exchange it, the other party will pay you 1000USD (N500,000)

David Abioye's Daily Devotional January 10, 2017 – Cost Price Of Failure

Topic: Cost Price Of Failure [January 10, 2017]

It is very cheap to fail.

In fact it is the cheapest thing to acquire.

To fail, all you need to do is to do nothing.

Doing nothing aids you to fail quickly.

Our Daily Bread devotional, December 31, 2016 - Now Is the Day

Topic: Now Is the Day [December 31, 2016]

Read: 2 Corinthians 5:18–6:2, Bible in a Year: Malachi 1–4; Revelation 22

I tell you, now is the time of God’s favor, now is the day of salvation. 2 Corinthians 6:2

Our preschool-age granddaughter Maggie and her kindergarten-age sister Katie hauled several blankets to the backyard, where they proceeded to build a blanket tent in which to play. They had been outside a while when their mom heard Maggie call for her.

“Mom, come here quick!” Maggie yelled. “I want to ask Jesus into my heart, and I need your help!” Apparently at that moment her need for Jesus became clear to her, and she was ready to put her faith in Him.

Open Heavens 31 December 2016: Saturday daily devotional by Pastor E. A. Adeboye – Acceptable Service

Topic: Acceptable Service [Saturday 31, December 2016]

Memorise: Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, To visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep himself unspotted from the world. – James 1:27

Read: Romans 12:1-2 (KJV)

1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.

2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

Bible in One Year: Numbers 7:84-10:10, Psalms 140

MESSAGE:

The major difference between David and the other soldiers at the war front was simply the fact that David could not stand the insult and blasphemy against the God of Israel. He knew God so well, and he feared and honoured Him so much that he decided to confront the giant warrior called Goliath without any fear of losing his life. David, in this case, took the meaning of acceptable service to another level. It can be very painful when the authority of God is so challenged, you will want to do anything to defend Him even if it means doing so with your life. In 1 Samuel 17:23-26, Goliath came out, boasted exceedingly and asked; “Where is the God of Israel?” For as many as had no intimate relationship with God, this threat, challenge and disgraced meant nothing to them. But then, one day, a little boy who loved the Lord was there, he heard Goliath talk against his God and he got very angry. His love for God propelled him to dare this giant that was bringing shame on God and His people.

Open Heavens 28 November 2016: Monday daily devotional by Pastor E. A. Adeboye – A Faithful Steward

Open Heavens 28 November 2016: Monday daily devotional by Pastor E. A. Adeboye – A Faithful Steward?

Topic: A Faithful Steward? [Monday 28, November 2016]

Memorise: Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful. – 1 Corinthians 4:2

Read: Luke 16:1-8 (KJV)

1 And he said also unto his disciples, There was a certain rich man, which had a steward; and the same was accused unto him that he had wasted his goods.

2 And he called him, and said unto him, How is it that I hear this of thee? give an account of thy stewardship; for thou mayest be no longer steward.

3 Then the steward said within himself, What shall I do? for my lord taketh away from me the stewardship: I cannot dig; to beg I am ashamed.

4 I am resolved what to do, that, when I am put out of the stewardship, they may receive me into their houses.

5 So he called every one of his lord's debtors unto him, and said unto the first, How much owest thou unto my lord?

6 And he said, An hundred measures of oil. And he said unto him, Take thy bill, and sit down quickly, and write fifty.

7 Then said he to another, And how much owest thou? And he said, An hundred measures of wheat. And he said unto him, Take thy bill, and write fourscore.

8 And the lord commended the unjust steward, because he had done wisely: for the children of this world are in their generation wiser than the children of light.

Bible in One Year: Exodus 4:1-6:13-3, Psalms 109:21-31

MESSAGE:

Faithfulness is another obligation that God requires of us as human beings and particularly as His children. God is faithful and He wants us to resemble Him with this attribute of faithfulness. In our text today, we read about a steward who was found unfaithful and the master was about to sack him, this unfaithful servant then went about from one debtor to another to falsify records in order to please his master. The efforts this steward put up to regain his master’s approval did nothing for the expansion of his master’s business, but the master still commended him. If the unfaithful servant could go to the extent he went in order to remain in service, why can’t the children of light go a greater extent to please our Father in heaven? The conclusion of our Bible reading says:

DCLM Daily Manna November 28, 2016 by Pastor Kumuyi – Faith Not Feeling

DCLM Daily Manna November 28, 2016 by Pastor Kumuyi – Faith Not Feeling

Topic: Faith Not Feeling [November 28, 2016]

Text: Genesis 26:1-5

Key Verse: "Sojourn in this land, and I will be with thee, and will bless thee; for unto thee, and unto thy seed, I will give all these countries, and I will perform the oath which I sware unto Abraham thy father" (Genesis 26:3).

On November 19, 1863 during the United States Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln delivered a graveyard oration that lasted only a few minutes. Known as the Gettysburg Address, the speech has been hailed throughout the ages for its nobility, brevity and capacity to hold out hope in dreary situations, This God-fearing American leader earns more accolades for his speech when it is considered that as he spoke, he was surrounded by famine, death and sorrow. Many still wonder if blessing, life and prosperity can emerge from famine and hopelessness?

Our Daily Bread devotional, November 28, 2016 - Beautiful

Our Daily Bread devotional, November 28, 2016 - Beautiful

Topic: Beautiful [November 28, 2016]

Read: Luke 7:36–50, Bible in a Year: Ezekiel 33–34; 1 Peter 5

She has done a beautiful thing to me. Mark 14:6

Picture two teenage girls. The first girl is strong and healthy. The other girl has never known the freedom of getting around on her own. From her wheelchair she faces not only the emotional challenges common to life, but also a stream of physical pains and struggles.

Winning Wisdom: Advocate Peace

Winning Wisdom: Advocate Peace

Author: Ese Ehimare Dave

Topic: Advocate Peace [Monday, 28th Nov. 2016]

Follow peace with all men...Hebrews 12:14

Jesus is the Prince of Peace. He is the Ruler and Advocate of peace and peaceful co-existence. One of the things He came to accomplish with His death, burial and resurrection is the establishment of peace, that was in the beginning, between God and man; and He went further to establish peace between humans - Jews and Gentiles - so that, as we individually have peace with God, we can also be at peace with one another.

Winning Wisdom: Truth Trumps Fact

Author: Ese Ehimare Dave

Topic: Truth Trumps Fact [Sunday, 27th Nov. 2016]

For all the promises of God in him are yea, and in him Amen, unto the glory of God by us. 1 Corinthians 1:20

We appreciate experts in all fields and we hold their opinions in high esteem, because they put in painstaking effort into their research and findings. And, yes, they come up with facts. They've birthed facts in medicine, economics,

Billy Graham’s daily devotional November 27, 2016 - Realities of Life

Topic: Realities of Life [November 27, 2016]

Casting down imaginations . . . and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ. — 2 Corinthians 10:5

Thousands of people have made plans to escape from the realities of life. A new word has come into common usage the last few years. That word is “escapism.” The dictionary defines it as “a retreat from reality into an imaginary world.” The escape of imagination. Solomon spoke of the unregenerate heart as one which is inclined to excessive fantasy. The dream world Satan promotes always ends with disillusionment. Thousands of people live in an unreal dream world, while shirking their responsibilities toward their families and toward God. The Bible teaches that with Christ in your heart, you can face the realities of life. Even though they are hard, the grace of God will give you greater joy and pleasure than any dream world to which you try to escape.

DCLM Daily Manna November 27, 2016 by Pastor Kumuyi – Forgiveness Is Divine

Topic: Forgiveness Is Divine [November 27, 2016]

Text: Exodus 21:12-25

Key Verse: "But if a man come presumptuously upon his neighbour, to slay him with guile; thou shalt take him from mine altar, that he may die. And he that smiteth his father, or his mother, shall be surely put to death" (Exodus 21:14,15).

An Iranian woman who was blinded and badly disfigured by an acid attack by a spurned suitor recently pardoned her attacker. The woman was severely disfigured in the 2004 incident, when a bucket of acid was poured on her face and body and ultimately went through at least, 17 operations. In a court-ordered retribution, as a doctor was about to put several drops of acid in one of his eyes in a hospital operating room, the man who attacked her waited on his knees and wept. "What do you want to do now?" the doctor asked the 34-year-old woman, who suffered the attack. "I forgive him, I forgive him", she responded, asking the doctor to spare him at the last minute in a dramatic scene broadcast on Iran's state television.

DCLM Daily Manna November 26, 2016 by Pastor Kumuyi – A Dire Transportation

Topic: A Dire Transportation [November 26, 2016]

Text: Isaiah 27:1-13

Key Verse:"By this therefore shall the iniquity of Jacob be purged; and this is all the fruit to take away his sin; when he maketh all the stones of the altar as chalkstones that are beaten in sunder, the groves and images shall not stand up" (Isaiah 27:9).

Our Daily Bread devotional, November 26, 2016 - Unsend

Our Daily Bread devotional, November 26, 2016 - Unsend

Topic: Unsend [November 26, 2016]

Read: 1 Peter 3:8–12, Bible in a Year: Ezekiel 27–29; 1 Peter 3

Whoever would love life and see good days must keep their tongue from evil and their lips from deceitful speech. 1 Peter 3:10

Have you ever sent an email and suddenly realized it went to the wrong person or it contained harmful, harsh words? If only you could press a key and stop it. Well, now you can. Several companies offer a feature that gives you a brief time after sending an email to stop it from leaving your computer. After that, the email is like a spoken word that cannot be unsaid. Rather than being seen as a cure-all, an “unsend” feature should remind us that it’s extremely important to guard what we say.

devotional by Pastor E. A. Adeboye – Hearing from God

Open Heavens 26 November 2016: Saturday daily devotional by Pastor E. A. Adeboye – Hearing from God

Topic: Hearing from God [Saturday 26, November 2016]

Memorise: Harden not your hearts, as in the provocation, in the day of temptation in the wilderness: – Hebrews 3:8

Read: Hebrews 1:1-3 (KJV)

1 God, who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets,

2 Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the worlds;

3 Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person, and upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high;

DCLM Daily Manna November 15, 2016 by Pastor Kumuyi – Torrential Love

Topic: Torrential Love [November 15, 2016]

Text: Song Of Solomon 8:1-7

Key Verse: "Many waters cannot quench love, neither can the floods drown it: if a man would give all the substance of his house for love, it would utterly be contemned" (Song of Solomon 8:7).

In the ancient dispensation when Solomon wrote this Song, the culture of the people did not permit public display of intimacy or affection except between close family members. But here Solomon's lover says for the sake of love she is prepared to disregard such inhibition. This self-abnegation underscores the all-conquering power of love. Where it manifests as a genuine fruit of the Spirit, it displaces all forms of evil. The word of God puts it succinctly in 1 Corinthians 13:13, thus: "And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity [love]".

Our Daily Bread devotional, November 15, 2016 - Do I Matter?

Topic: Do I Matter? [November 15, 2016]

Read: Ecclesiastes 1:1–11, Bible in a Year: Ezekiel 1–2; Hebrews 11:1–19

[Christ Jesus] made himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant.Philippians 2:7

I stand in the cashier line of the local supermarket and look around me. I see teenagers with shaved heads and nose rings looking through the snack foods; a young professional buying one steak, a few twigs of asparagus, and a sweet potato; an elderly woman pondering the peaches and strawberries. Does God know all these people by name? I ask myself. Do they really matter to Him?

Spiritual Truths on Prayer by Pastor Wesley. L. Duewel

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1. Prayer means rushing to the Father as His child. It means asking and receiving. Loving and thanking Him.

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2). Prayer should be the key of the day and the lock of the night. Start the day with prayer, close the day with prayer.

3). There is unusual power in united prayer. GOD has planned for His people to join together in prayer, not only for Christian fellowship, spiritual nurture and growth, but also for accomplishing His divine purposes and reaching His chosen goals.

Author: Wesley. L. Duewel

DCLM Daily Manna November 13, 2016 by Pastor Kumuyi – The Watchful Soldier

Topic: The Watchful Soldier [November 13, 2016]

Text: 2 Timothy 2:1-13

Key Verse: "No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life; that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier" (2 Timothy 2:4).

In practical terms, a genuine Christian is a soldier at war all his life. The difference between him and the conventional soldier is that whereas the latter has peace-time, moments of respite when he is not at the war front, the former is always waging war. The fervent Christian is at a spiritual war front at all times, the strife or struggle of which is without borders or timing.

Open Heavens 13 November 2016: Sunday daily devotional by Pastor E. A. Adeboye – Activating the Glory of God

Topic: Activating the Glory of God [Sunday 13, November 2016]

Memorise: Jesus saith unto her, Said I not unto thee, that, if thou wouldest believe, thou shouldest see the glory of God? – John 11:40

Read: John 11:39-44 (KJV)

39 Jesus said, Take ye away the stone. Martha, the sister of him that was dead, saith unto him, Lord, by this time he stinketh: for he hath been dead four days.

40 Jesus saith unto her, Said I not unto thee, that, if thou wouldest believe, thou shouldest see the glory of God?

#NotMyPresident: Anti-Trump Protests Spreading Across U.S https://secure.saharareporters.com/2016/11/10/notmypresident-anti-trump-protests-spreading-across-us

Reps warn Nigerians against investing in MMM scheme

Reps warn Nigerians against investing in MMM scheme http://www.news24.com.ng/National/News/reps-warn-nigerians-against-investing-in-mmm-scheme-20161110?isapp=true

VP Osinbajo challenges Super Falcons to remain Africa’s dominant force

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VP Osinbajo challenges Super Falcons to remain Africa’s dominant force

VP Osinbajo challenges Super Falcons to remain Africa’s dominant force http://www.news24.com.ng/Sport/Football/vp-osinbajo-challenges-super-falcons-to-remain-africas-dominant-force-20161109?isapp=true

Mixed feelings in Nigeria over Trump's victory

Timeline: Mixed feelings in Nigeria over Trump's victory http://www.news24.com.ng/National/News/timeline-mixed-feelings-in-nigeria-over-trumps-victory-20161109?isapp=true

Soyinka Promise to tear His USA green card

Soyinka promises to tear green card when Trump is sworn as US President http://www.news24.com.ng/National/News/soyinka-promises-to-tear-green-card-when-trump-is-sworn-as-us-president-20161109?isapp=true

Our Daily Bread devotional, November 9, 2016 - Signs and Feelings

Topic: Signs and Feelings [November 9, 2016]

Read: Matthew 16:1–4, Bible in a Year: Jeremiah 46–47; Hebrews 6

Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path. Psalm 119:105

A young man I know has a habit of asking God for signs. That’s not necessarily bad, but his prayers tend to seek confirmation of his feelings. For instance, he’ll pray, “God, if You want me to do X, then You please do Y, and I’ll know it’s okay.”

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES ✨You’re An Overcomer✨ Tuesday 8th November . Pastor Chris

Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world (1 John 4:4).

You’re a victor in Christ Jesus; you were born that way. Refuse to allow the circumstances of life get you to think otherwise. You’re born of God, and have therefore overcome the world and its systems: “For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith” (1 John 5:4). Through faith you have overcome the world!