Empowered To Comfort Others – RCCG Open Heavens Devotional Saturday 24th August 2013

Empowered To Comfort Others – RCCG Open Heavens Devotional Saturday 24th August 2013

EMPOWERED TO COMFORT OTHERS BY PASTOR E. A. ADEBOYE

Memorise:

For the Lamb which is in the midst of the throne shall feed them, and shall lead them unto living fountains of waters: and God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes.
Revelation 7:17

Read:

Revelation 7:15-17

Therefore are they before the throne of God, and serve him day and night in his temple: and he that sitteth on the throne shall dwell among them. Revelation 7:15

They shall hunger no more, neither thirst any more; neither shall the sun light on them, nor any heat. Revelation 7:16

For the Lamb which is in the midst of the throne shall feed them, and shall lead them unto living fountains of waters: and God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes. Revelation 7:17

Open Heavens Devotional Message
Apart from consuming stones, the fire that came down from heaven equally dried up the water poured on and around the sacrifice Elijah made on mount Carmel (1 Kings18:38). Water here stands for tears and sorrow. One reason the Holy Spirit is called comforter is because He is a specialist at delivering comfort to those who are in sorrow or who are hurting. Revelation 7:17 says,

“For the Lamb which is in the midst of the throne shall feed them, and shall lead them unto living fountains of waters: and God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes.”

If you are a man or woman of the Spirit, He will definitely use you to deliver comfort to those in need of it. The level of comfort you are able to deliver to your generation is a function of the measure of the Holy Spirit you have in you, and the level of closeness you share with Him.

“The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound;”
Isaiah 61:1

From the above scripture, we see that it takes the infilling of the Spirit to be able to effectively preach salvation to the lost sinners, heal broken hearts, set the captive free and release inmates from Satan’s prison. If a pastor is full of the Spirit and he is transferred to a parish with lots of sorrow, sickness, poverty, loss, failure, etc., you will discover that before long, all those tokens of the liar will disappear and in place of tears, there shall be tears of joy and lots of miracles. If you want to truly be of help to anyone – be it in ministerial or secular matters, get close to the Holy Spirit. When you have the Spirit in you, you will save lots of effort and needless struggles. Merely saying, ‘It is well’ to a hurting fellow will have a great impact in comfort. Besides merely showing sympathy, if you are full with the Holy Spirit, He can reverse the source of the sorrow and deliver permanent joy. Are you prepared to impact your generation?

Bible In One Year:

Revelations 13-15

Action Point
Prayerfully identify 10 brethren who need comfort and by the power of the Holy Spirit, using the Word and other materials, extend comfort on them.



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Physical 'UnFitness': Imagine If Animals Ate Fast Food (Video)

Physical 'UnFitness': Imagine If Animals Ate Fast Food (Video) - Hamburger, Chips and a Drink

The wildlife would've been unfit to be called wild had the animals been eating fast food like humans. These animals are usually healthy because they stick to the healthy living plan of healthy diet and exercise regimen set out for them by mother nature. The crocodile part in the video was the funniest of them all lol. In other humans will live a lot better stay off fast foods.

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Cultural Divide? Difference In Foreign And Nigerian Response To Advice Issues

Cultural Divide? Difference In Foreign And Nigerian Response To Advice Issues

Cultural Divide? Difference In Foreign And Nigerian Response To Advice Issues

Nature and nurture has remained a strong force in forming an individual's personality. These factors are in turn affected by culture. Cultural divide across the globe account for some mind bugling disparities in peoples way of life and behaviour. The post you are about to read below regarding different manner in which foreigners and Nigerians respond to advice issues shouldn't be taken lightly. It is all over the web. It is like a comic relief, yes because I laughed hard at it. But in reality, it's tragic. Is it a cultural response?

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This is really a typical Nigerian forum response. Imagine someone seeking advice and look at the kind of responses coming from Nigerians, compare it with the foreign responses. Some of the Nigerian responses are totally unrelated to the subject. Some have the holier-than-thou tone, etc. Someone needs advice to better her life and relationship not invitation to ridicule. If you don't have any sensible thing to say, then don't say nonsense. Note also that the response is not always like this, but most times, it is.

Check the sample responses below;

Foreign Complainant:
Hello, My name is Sandra Stone, I'm from the UK, I love my husband so much and I do anything to please him in bed. I go down on him but he has refused to reciprocate. Please advice me on how to tell him to go down on me cos I really want him that way.

Foreign Comments:
John Silva: I think you need to talk to him, marriage is communication.

Kerry Water: Oh my dear, sorry about that, I have been in your shoes before. I told him right away and he is an expert at it.

Michael Paper: I get down with my wife, its cool I love doing it. You should talk to your husband.

Nigerian Complainant:
My name is Aminat, I stay In Abuja, married with a kid, my husband has refused to go down on me, what should I do? No insults abeg.

Nigerian Comments:
Sule: First to comment, Space Booked!

Dayo Muyiwa: Fool, sex na food?

Nkiru Joy: You are a disgrace to womanhood. SHAME on you.

Idris Kunle: Any news about ASUU Strike?

Toheeb Sule: If you want I go down on you, call my name. 070012345677878

Funmi: I no blame you at all, better go find something to do with your life. suck kor, soak-away ni?

Richard: Abeg who get BB charger?

Amaka: U be ashewo!! You need deliverance

Lynda: Sign of Endtime, Anti Christ among us, Please repent

Taofeek: Thunder fire you!! You are a disgrace to womanhood!!


#mindsetchange

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Superman Movies: Batman Character In Man Of Steel Sequel To Be Played By Ben Aflack

Superman Movies: Batman Character In Man Of Steel Sequel To Be Played By Ben Aflack

Ben Affleck one of J-Lo's ex will be playing superhero but not for Jennifer Lopez. Ben will be donning the Batman's cape and cowl in the Man of Steel sequel. Did it ever cross your mind? Now the whole web is on fire searching Ben Afleck Batman, Ben Afleck New Batman, etc. I was surprised too sort of.

According to Warner Bros. 41-year-old actor-director will star as a new incarnation of the Dark Knight in a film bringing Batman and Superman together.

The studio said Affleck will star opposite 30-year-old Henry Cavill, who will reprise his role as Superman from "Man of Steel." The movie will also feature "Man of Steel" stars Amy Adams as Lois Lane, Laurence Fishburne as Perry White and Diane Lane as Martha Kent.

The big-screen DC Comics superhero mash-up was first revealed by director Zack Snyder at last month's Comic-Con International in San Diego.

Snyder, who will direct the sequel written by "Man of Steel" screenwriter David S. Goyer, said in a statement that Affleck will provide an "interesting counter-balance" to Cavill's Clark Kent.

"(Affleck) has the acting chops to create a layered portrayal of a man who is older and wiser than Clark Kent and bears the scars of a seasoned crime fighter, but retain the charm that the world sees in billionaire Bruce Wayne," said Snyder. "I can't wait to work with him."

Production on the as-yet-untitled film is expected to begin in 2014 for release July 17, 2015.

It won't be Affleck's first time in superhero garb. He played a blind Marvel crime fighter in 2003's "Daredevil" and portrayed 1950s Superman actor George Reeves in 2006's "Hollywoodland."

More at CBSnews

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Stand Out – RCCG Open Heavens Devotional Friday 23rd August 2013

STAND OUT! BY PASTOR E. A. ADEBOYE

Memorise:

Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you, 2 Corinthians 6:17

Read:

Acts 19:11-12
And God wrought special miracles by the hands of Paul: Acts 19:11

So that from his body were brought unto the sick handkerchiefs or aprons, and the diseases departed from them, and the evil spirits went out of them. Acts 19:12

Open Heavens Devotional Message
There are people who have gone through the best of theological institutions and have been certified and recognised by men, but they are nowhere to be found among God’s favourites because they have not drawn closer to God as He expects of them. May you be among the divine eagles! However, among eagles, there are stand-out eagles. Acts 5:12-16 says special miracles were performed by the hands of some eagles while others only experienced ordinary miracles. All the apostles were eagles but only Peter had his shadow healing the sick.

One of my very young children returned from Sunday school one day and asked: ‘Dad, do you really know the Bible?’ ‘I know the Bible very well I replied’. Then he said ‘Who is Prochorus?’ I told him I don’t know that person. ‘What about Nicanor?’ Then I asked, ‘Is that in the Bible?’ He further asked, ‘what about Timon?’ ‘Do you mean Simeon?’ He said no. so I said ‘I don’t know what you are talking about’. ‘But Dad, I thought you said you know the Bible; these are among the seven deacons in the early church’. I said, ‘God have mercy on them because I only know Stephen and Philip’. I obviously lost sight of the others because they were hardly ever mentioned afterwards, whereas Stephen and Philip were shinning stars as God’s favourites.

Believe it or not, some Christians may never taste of the level of special miracles that Paul saw God doing through him in Acts 19:11-12. To become a divine favourite, there is a price to pay. First, you must be prepared to separate from every unclean thing (2 Corinthians 6:14-18). Nobody can become outstanding if he or she is unwilling to stand out. While pigeons gather together, eagles fly alone. You cannot afford to do things the way others are doing them if you want to become God’s favourite. Others may overeat or oversleep but you cannot afford such luxury because of where you are going. Are you ready to pay the price to become His favourite?

Bible In One Year:

Revelations 10-12

Prayer Point
Father, everything that will work against my standing out, separate them from my life today.




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Beyond The Bargain – RCCG Open Heavens Devotional Thursday 22nd August 2013

Beyond The Bargain – RCCG Open Heavens Devotional Thursday 22nd August 2013

BEYOND THE BARGAIN BY PASTOR E. A. ADEBOYE

Memorise:

Then when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin: and sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death. James 1:15

Read:

John 12:1-6

Then Jesus six days before the passover came to Bethany, where Lazarus was which had been dead, whom he raised from the dead. John 12:1

There they made him a supper; and Martha served: but Lazarus was one of them that sat at the table with him. John 12:2

Then took Mary a pound of ointment of spikenard, very costly, and anointed the feet of Jesus, and wiped his feet with her hair: and the house was filled with the odour of the ointment. John 12:3

Then saith one of his disciples, Judas Iscariot, Simon's son, which should betray him, John 12:4

Why was not this ointment sold for three hundred pence, and given to the poor? John 12:5

This he said, not that he cared for the poor; but because he was a thief, and had the bag, and bare what was put therein. John 12:6

Open Heavens Devotional Message
Gehazi was being prepared to be a highly anointed man of God but he was busy chasing after wealth and riches. He got what he wanted and even beyond it. If you are pursuing wealth, you will get more than you bargained for. It is one thing to acquire wealth but another thing to live to spend it. The only blessing that will make you rich without adding sorrow is the blessing that comes from God. If you are stealing or doing illegal business, even before you die, it will take its toll on you. Gehazi got the money but he also got the disease that Naaman was prepared to pay any amount to get rid of. He could not enjoy his reward of iniquity and he brought leprosy to his generation.

You cannot tell where that seemingly little sin could lead you. All that David wanted to do that day as he saw Uriah’s naked wife, was just to have sex, but he got more than he bargained for. That sin was just the beginning of several more sins and it brought a lasting curse upon David’s family. You can tell the beginning of a sin but you may not be able to tell its end. When Judas Iscariot was pursuing money, little did he know that it could make him to sell his master, lead to suicide and cause him to be abhorred eternally. Be mindful of your steps.

Are you thinking of stealing from the offerings of the church? You will be biting more than you can chew! Are you secretly planning to commit fornication or adultery? Did you say it will only be once and you will never try it again? The truth is, that single act of sin will surely attract others in quick succession and each will come with their repercussions. When you avoid committing a sin, you keep yourself from several unpleasant consequences. If you do not want an evil harvest, steer clear of sin – no matter how small, seemingly hurt free or secretive it appears. You cannot effectively hide sin no matter how smart you are.

Bible In One Year:

Acts 10-12

Key Point
Behind sin are terrible consequences. Every sin you avoid, you save yourself, family and generations multitudes of evils.



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How Profitable Are You? – RCCG Open Heavens of Wednesday 21st August 2013

How Profitable Are You? – RCCG Open Heavens of Wednesday 21st August 2013

HOW PROFITABLE ARE YOU? BY PASTOR E. A. ADEBOYE

Memorise:

Take therefore the talent from him, and give it unto him which hath ten talents. Matthew 25:28

Read:

Matthew 25:24-30

(Matthew 25:24) Then he which had received the one talent came and said, Lord, I knew thee that thou art an hard man, reaping where thou hast not sown, and gathering where thou hast not strawed

(Matthew 25:25) And I was afraid, and went and hid thy talent in the earth: lo, there thou hast that is thine.

(Matthew 25:26) His lord answered and said unto him, Thou wicked and slothful servant, thou knewest that I reap where I sowed not, and gather where I have not strawed:

(Matthew 25:27) Thou oughtest therefore to have put my money to the exchangers, and then at my coming I should have received mine own with usury.

(Matthew 25:28) Take therefore the talent from him, and give it unto him which hath ten talents.

(Matthew 25:29) For unto every one that hath shall be given, and he shall have abundance: but from him that hath not shall be taken away even that which he hath.

(Matthew 25:30) And cast ye the unprofitable servant into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth. 

Open Heavens Devotional Message
Believers have different endowment of grace from God. God has given us different talents. It is one thing to have a talent and another thing to use it. In Acts 8:5-8, Philip shone for the Lord and brought joy to a city. How many individuals, families or communities have you delivered joy to? If one man with the same Holy Spirit you have can deliver joy to a city, you have no excuse for not being a source of joy to others. On the other hand, if light fails to shine, darkness will take over. If you consider the aftermath of not trading with the talent given in the parable of the talents, no believer in his or her right mind will like to go through such (Matthew 25:28-30). Instead of a commendation, the unprofitable servant received a rebuke. May the Lord not rebuke you for neglecting your talent!

Besides rebuke, the servant who received one talent lost it to his colleague who traded with his. Do you now that apart from eternity, some believers can lose their talents to fellow believers on earth? This is one reason to use whatever God has given you in a most productive way to glorify Him. If God is totally glorified in the way you use the resources He has given you, there will be no need to give it to someone else. Today, there are many believers who once had certain talents or abilities but because they failed to use them well, the grace to operate such divine endowments was withdrawn; they can only point to other people they see using the talents they once had. That shall not be your portion in Jesus name!

The servant was tagged an unprofitable servant. Can God call you a profitable servant? What kind of profit has your presence and involvement brought to the Kingdom of God? Finally, the servant has to share eternity with unbelievers. In other words, if your salvation through the blood of Jesus cannot benefit God’s Kingdom, one can still end up in hell. May you end up in Heaven! Rise up, dust your talents and begin to use them from now.

Bible In One Year:

Acts 6-9

Key Point
If your life can truly generate profits for God’s Kingdom, you stand to benefit from God both now and in eternity.



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