Avoid Satan's Baits – RCCG Open Heavens Devotional Friday 13th September 2013

AVOID SATAN’S BAITS BY PASTOR E. A. ADEBOYE

Memorise:

Till a dart strike through his liver; as a bird hasteth to the snare, and knoweth not that it is for his life. Proverbs 7:23

Read:

Judges 16:15-21

And she said unto him, How canst thou say, I love thee, when thine heart is not with me? thou hast mocked me these three times, and hast not told me wherein thy great strength lieth. Judges 16:15

And it came to pass, when she pressed him daily with her words, and urged him, so that his soul was vexed unto death; Judges 16:16

That he told her all his heart, and said unto her, There hath not come a razor upon mine head; for I have been a Nazarite unto God from my mother's womb: if I be shaven, then my strength will go from me, and I shall become weak, and be like any other man. Judges 16:17

And when Delilah saw that he had told her all his heart, she sent and called for the lords of the Philistines, saying, Come up this once, for he hath shewed me all his heart. Then the lords of the Philistines came up unto her, and brought money in their hand. Judges 16:18

And she made him sleep upon her knees; and she called for a man, and she caused him to shave off the seven locks of his head; and she began to afflict him, and his strength went from him. Judges 16:19

And she said, The Philistines be upon thee, Samson. And he awoke out of his sleep, and said, I will go out as at other times before, and shake myself. And he wist not that the LORD was departed from him. Judges 16:20

But the Philistines took him, and put out his eyes, and brought him down to Gaza, and bound him with fetters of brass; and he did grind in the prison house. Judges 16:21

Open Heavens Devotional Message
It is pretty difficult to catch an eagle because of the altitude at which it flies. If you fly high spiritually, it will be very difficult for you to be caught by Satan’s traps. However, occasionally we successfully ensnare and capture eagles we sight flying overhead in the jungle. To capture a sighted eagle, we clear a space in the jungle from which it can be monitored. This space also gives it a clear view of the bait we set for it. As bait, we set a robust chicken with a rope tied around its neck so that it can only move within a circle in the space we have created. Eagles love chicken so when it sees it, with speed it will zoom downwards to pick it up; but the rope will not let it go with the chicken. Before it realises what is happening, we would have covered it with a net. This is similar to how the devil gets the divine eagles. He uses what they love most as bait. This is why you must be wary of anything that appears too good and yet too easy to get. It could be a bait to get you into Satan’s snare.

In the name of Jesus, the food that will lead to your destruction shall fail to appeal to you. May the Lord open your eyes to see Satan’s bait that is presented to you as food. The devil knew that Samson loved strange woman so he used Delilah as bait. Samson was a high flier but sin reduced the divine eagle into a powerless, blind and mocked captive. Also, Gehazi had the opportunity of becoming the greatest eagle of the Old Testament but his love for money stood between him and his God. It is sin that stops high fliers. If you are flying high for God, run far from sin. If you are winning several souls for the Lord, run away from sin. Be careful with converts of the opposite sex because Satan does not mind getting you into sin with your converts. A minister of God was spending time to build his female converts and before long, Satan caught him. His convert became his regular sex partner whenever he was starve of sex by his wife. Be very careful and watchful.

Bible In One Year:

John 7-10

Key Point
If something sounds too good to be true, it probably is.




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Seek His Fullness – RCCG Open Heavens Devotional Thursday 12th September 2013

Seek His Fullness – RCCG Open Heavens Devotional Thursday 12th September 2013

SEEK HIS FULLNESS BY PASTOR E. A. ADEBOYE

Memorise:

And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fulness of God. Ephesians 3:19

Read:

Ephesians 3:16-21

That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man; Ephesians 3:16

That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love, Ephesians 3:17

May be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height; Ephesians 3:18

And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fulness of God. Ephesians 3:19

Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, Ephesians 3:20

Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen. Ephesians 3:21

Open Heavens Devotional Message
When you build up your spirit man and your relationship with the Holy Ghost, He will be able to use you to do the incredible. Stephen was an ordinary deacon but because he had built himself up in Christ, he was full of the Holy Spirit and power, with great signs and wonders coming out of him (Acts 6:5-8). It is what you have full of that will spill out because Matthew 12:34b says,

“…. out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh.”

Many prayer effort amounts to wanting to give what you don’t have. If you are full of the Spirit, with little or no effort, you will birth signs and wonders. Many people are empty of the Spirit yet they want to birth signs and wonders. They will simply have disappointments. Do you know you can be filled with the fullness of God? (Ephesians 3:19). Why stay, live and minister empty of God when you can have all His fullness?

What is important with God is not how many years you have been born again but how close to Him you are. It is not what title you bear on earth but the title you are known by in Heaven. It is also not what position or ecclesiastical office you occupy but how full you are of His Spirit. If a week old believer is full of the Spirit, God will use him to do the incredible. Most people have misplaced priorities. They are busy struggling for money: in their dreams and thoughts, it is all about how to get money, yet they wonder why they are not seeing miracles through their lives and ministries.

Others are busy struggling over positions and title as if these are what will give you the anointing. No! There are many pastors who got to the peak of their anointing on the day of their ordination. After their ordination, they went to sleep. No wonder workers who are not even ordained but are seeking for the fullness of the Spirit are more anointed than them. Stop fighting for what is not! Give your attention to seek more of Him. The more you have of His Spirit, the more like Him you will be in signs, wonders and character.

Bible In One Year:

John 4-6

Key Point
Before you birth the supernatural, you must first conceive by the Holy Spirit.



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Healthy Eating: Money Saving Tips On Healthy Eating (Weartv)

Healthy Eating: Money Saving Tips On Healthy Eating (Weartv)

Now that you have decided eat healthy, it comes with a price tag. No matter the price the health benefits of healthy eating cannot be over emphasized. However there are some money saving tips that helps reduce the price tag that comes with healthy eating.

Also Read: Healthy Habit: How To Make Lasting Healthy Habit Change

Eating healthy can be pricey. There's things like coupons, sales, store loyalty programs to save on your grocery bill, but there are other ways to get the most from your money without sacrificing nutrition. Coupons, sales, store loyalty programs... If you're looking to save on your grocery bill, you've probably tried some or all of these things. But there are other ways to get the most from your money without sacrificing nutrition. Bridget MacPherson and her husband have five kids. Buying food for all their different tastes can really add up. "We find that things go to waste," MacPherson said. So she met up with her friend, registered dietitian Ann Dunaway teh for some tips on stretching the family's food dollars.

Also Read: Healthy Eating: 5 Salad-Bar Toppings To Just Pretend Don't Exist (Glamour)

First Stop: Fresh Fruits And Vegetables

The key is to buy them when they're in their peak of season- that way they're less expensive. Also buying fruits and vegetables in their whole form & then you take them home and prepare them is less expensive than buying the ones that are already pre-cut or pre-washed.

Also Read: Best 5 Healthy Foods That Help Fight Sugar Cravings

Next, It's Meat And Poultry

One way to save is to buy a whole chicken rather than the parts, go ahead and cook it up, you can use it in various meals throughout the week and you can save the bones to make your own chicken stock. For meat, the suggests adding dried beans to a recipe. Then you can stretch the meat and actually use less in the same dish.

Also Read: Healthy Living: 20 Superstar Superfood For Super Healthy Heart

And One Last Stop...Frozen Blueberries.

That's a great choice, they're very versatile, you can do so much with them, you can just take out what you need and put them back in the freezer later so there's no waste. And that's what we need, no waste. Great. The says one of the best ways to save money- plan your meals, make a grocery list, and stick to it

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Health Benefits: Exploring The Health Benefits Of Blueberries (RichinFoods)

Health Benefits: Exploring The Health Benefits Of Blueberries (RichinFoods)

Health Benefits: Exploring The Health Benefits Of Blueberries (RichinFoods)

We will be exploring the rich health benefits locked in the blueberries fruit today. The health benefits of blueberries are amazing.

Uses of Blueberries
Blueberries are available fresh or are processed as puree, infused or dried berries, juice or individually quick frozen fruit. Infused or dried berries may be used further in a wide variety of products, like jams, jellies, muffins, pies, cereals, snack foods and others.

Blueberry wine is made up of skin and flesh of the berries, which are first fermented & then matured. Blueberry jam is prepared out of blueberries, water, fruit pectin and sugar.

Health Benefits of Blueberries
In this section, we will discuss various health benefits of eating blueberries:

• Since blueberries are high in anti-oxidant content (like anthocyanin, copper, vitamins – B complex, C, E, A, zinc, selenium, iron) they promote immunity and prevent various infections in the body. When immune system becomes strong, you will not catch bacterial and viral communicable diseases such as pox, fever, cold, etc.
• Some studies suggest that this fruit may help in reducing belly fat and likely risks of metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular diseases.

• The building up of bacteria (such as b-coli) along urinary tract’s inner walls is responsible for causing burning sensation and inflammation during urination. However, blueberries can help in inhibiting the growth of such bacteria, completely washing it off and preventing the problems.

• The extract of blueberries is rich in compounds named anthocyanosides, which helps in slowing down visual loss. This fruit can delay or prevent age-related eye problems such as myopia, cataract, macular degeneration, hypermetropia and dryness.

• Micro nutrients present in blueberries help in healing or preventing neurotic disorders by preventing death / degeneration of brain cells and neurons. These berries can also assist in curing some serious disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease. They heal damaged neuron tissues and brain cells and keep one’s memory sharp for a longer time.

• The high content of fiber in blueberries has the capability to dissolve bad cholesterol in the body. As a result, it cures many heart problems and strengthens cardiac muscles. Fiber also helps in keeping away constipation and improves the process of digestion. 1 or 2 pieces of berries will not do; you will have to consume a handful of them.

See also: How Many Calories are in Blueberries

Few Tips of Blueberries

1. Search for firm berries having uniform color and whitish bloom.
2. Do not buy the berries that are soft and appear dull in color or have watery texture. They need to be free from moisture.
3. When buying frozen berries, shake its bag slowly to make sure that they move freely inside the bad and are not clumped with each other.
4. Gently wash the berries before eating.
5. Store them in a covered container; they will last for 6 to 7 days.
6. Most of the anti-oxidants will be available in this fruit when it is fully ripe.

Good Points of Blueberries

1. No cholesterol
2. Rch in dietary fiber
3. Very low in saturated fats
4. Rich in manganese content
5. Very high in C vitamin
6. Very low in sodium content

Bad Point of Blueberries
High in sugar content.

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Watch For The Signs – RCCG Open Heavens Devotional Tuesday 11th September 2013

WATCH FOR THE SIGNS BY PASTOR E.A. ADEBOYE

Memorise:

Yea, a man may say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: shew me thy faith without thy works, and I will shew thee my faith by my works. James 2:18

Read:

James 2:14-17

What doth it profit, my brethren, though a man say he hath faith, and have not works? can faith save him? James 2:14

If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of daily food, James 2:15

And one of you say unto them, Depart in peace, be ye warmed and filled; notwithstanding ye give them not those things which are needful to the body; what doth it profit? James 2:16

Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone. James 2:17

Open Heavens Devotional Message
Elijah in 1 Kings 18:41-44 brought an end to a situation of famine that had plagued the land for three and a half years. We can learn from the process he went through in order to bring about the manifestation of change in this situation of drought. In addition to hearing God, declaring what He had said and intense prayer, the man of God also added some other action. He asked his servant to keep going back to check the skyline for signs of rain. James 2:14-17 says the faith that fails to be backed up by works is a dead faith. 

One lesson here underscores the need to be spiritually alert while praying. Why? If you watch and pray and you are spiritually sensitive, you will see the signs in the spiritual skyline that will tell you that your prayer has been answered. Sometimes, such signs may appear quite insignificant or almost unnoticeable, yet, if you are sensitive enough, it will not pass you by. When you watch and pray, you will not pray blind prayers any more. When you pray, do you watch out for signs of answer to your prayer?

On the other hand, there is need for works to give life to your faith. Hebrews 11:6 says God rewards those who diligently seek Him. Do you seek Him diligently? Yes the tide is turning for your good but you’ve got to act and go beyond prayer. If you need a job, you need to write and forward your applications to organisations and follow them up, asking whether they received your applications, the time for tests and interviews etc.

As a student, if you want to come out in flying colours, you must study. In 1964, my professor told me you have to go over a given text 10 times if you truly want it to stick in your memory. If you want to reach the top, acquire a skill. Whatever you are doing, be very good at it. If you are a tailor, carpenter or fisherman, be the best in that field. God is looking for diligent, hardworking and skilled people that He will prosper. One of my friends introduced his brother to me as a tailor who just qualified and requested that I patronise him. I gave him some material to sew a pair of trousers and he sewed something else. I told my friend that his brother is a barber and not a tailor. Be diligent from today!

Bible In One Year:

John 1-3

Action Point
Some signs may be a flash of less than a minute, ask God for grace not to lose divine messages.



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What Kind Of Flight? – RCCG Open Heavens Devotional Monday 10th September 2013

What Kind Of Flight? – RCCG Open Heavens Devotional Monday 10th September 2013

WHAT KIND OF FLIGHT? BY PASTOR E. A. ADEBOYE

Memorise:

And even to your old age I am he; and even to hoar hairs will I carry you: I have made, and I will bear; even I will carry, and will deliver you. Isaiah 46:4

Read:

Isaiah 46:3-4

Hearken unto me, O house of Jacob, and all the remnant of the house of Israel, which are borne by me from the belly, which are carried from the womb: Isaiah 46:3

And even to your old age I am he; and even to hoar hairs will I carry you: I have made, and I will bear; even I will carry, and will deliver you. Isaiah 46:4

Open Heavens Devotional Message
Every genuinely converted believer in Christ is raised up ad set up to sit in Christ Jesus in heavenly places. For such people, Colossians 3:1-4 should be their watchword. Since they are seated in heavenly places in Christ, they should have their eyes set on things that are above, they should also love and desire things that are heavenly. One reason a lot of Christians are not experiencing motion by flying and a reason why some others crash while flying is that they are still looking at the things of the earth, instead of heavenly things.

Looking at flying from a spiritual perspective, there are at least two ways to fly: with your own energy and with God’s energy. When birds fly, they usually spend their energy; but a man who travels by an aeroplane flies without any effort. He does not sweat, he eats and drinks, watches video and even has the luxury of using the lavatory while flying. He may strike a business deal with someone or he may decide to sleep, all while still flying. It is not enough to decide to fly; you must equally determine how you want to fly. In Exodus 19:3-4, when God was bringing the children of Israel out of bondage, He carried them on eagles’ wings. None of their individual or collective effort could free them all these years, but when God intervened, He delivered them from bondage and placed them where the enemy could no longer touch them.

Moreover, when a bird is flying, if it has any item to take to its destination, it would have to carry with its beak. This is a form of load which could also act as a drag on the bird while in flight. It is not easy to fly and at the same time carry a form of load. If such load is heavy, it will retard the speed of flight of the bird. However, if you are flying in aeroplane and you have any luggage, the aeroplane will carry both you and your luggage. Isaiah 53:4-5 says that God is not only able to carry you, but also can carry your burdens. What are your cares today? What are the things causing worry in your heart? Lay them at His feet by prayer and leave them there. After telling the Lord, like Hannah, stop worrying about them from that moment.

Bible In One Year:

2 Samuel 22-24

Action Point
Cast your cares and burdens upon the Lord in prayers and watch Him bare you up on eagles’ wings.




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Delicate Assignment – RCCG Open Heavens Devotional Monday 9th September 2013

Delicate Assignment – RCCG Open Heavens Devotional Monday 9th September 2013

DELICATE ASSIGNMENT BY PASTOR E. A. ADEBOYE

Memorise: For though ye have ten thousand instructors in Christ, yet have ye not many fathers: for in Christ Jesus I have begotten you through the gospel. 1 Corinthians 4:15

Read:

1 Corinthians 4:14-15

I write not these things to shame you, but as my beloved sons I warn you. 1 Corinthians 4:14

For though ye have ten thousand instructors in Christ, yet have ye not many fathers: for in Christ Jesus I have begotten you through the gospel. 1 Corinthians 4:15

Wherefore I beseech you, be ye followers of me. 1 Corinthians 4:16

Open Heavens Devotional Message
Midwives are not only an important set of people but also a powerful group. In Exodus 1 : 15-16, we see that they have the power to kill or keep alive, and Pharaoh instructed them to use that power against newborn male Hebrew children. Midwives can kill or spare a new born baby by their action or inaction. At the point of a woman’s delivery, when she is about to push out the new baby, she is between earth and eternity. Many women never survive their deliveries as they go from childbirth into eternity. Usually, at that moment of delivery, a woman may not have known the sex of her baby, or whether the baby is dead or alive. It is what the midwives finally presents to her that she accepts as the fruit of her labour. Some midwives have used this power to play pranks, sell or exchange babies etc. If you have done so before, repent with all your heart asking for God’s forgiveness and go and restitute to those you have defrauded.

Do you know that these midwives can perpetrate a lot of atrocities? While reading this passage in Exodus 1, it suddenly dawned on me that it is possible that a good number of children said to be stillborn were actually murdered by the midwives. I have seen babies that were born with a dislocated hand because the midwife pulled the baby a little too hard. In the same vein, you are a divine midwife as a saved worker or minister of God.

You can kill a new convert ever before he or she finds his or her feet, through your words or actions. This power at your disposal must be used to grow and establish converts in the faith of Jesus Christ. By your actions, you can help God to deliver babies into God’s Kingdom and by your actions, you can cause the newly saved to backslide. But for the grace of God, I would have gone back to the world because of the negative actions of some so called believers. Where do you stand today? Are you birthing or killing babies? How are you living your Christian life today?

Bible In One Year:

2 Samuel 19-21

Key Point
Some spiritual midwives help to take delivery of some souls and later kill them. Are you one of them?



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