Prayer Points on Today’s Open Heaven 8 May 2019 – Preach The Word II
1.Thank You, Jesus, for Your precious blood that was shed at Calvary for the remission of my sins, and for the sins of the whole world. (Click HERE for Open Heaven 8 May 2019)
2.Father, in anyway I have fallen short of your glory, please, have mercy and forgive me, in Jesus name.
3.Father, anoint my tongue with Your fire and make me an effective preacher of Your word, in Jesus name.
4.Father, please, make me a guide to the spiritually blind, and a light to them that are in darkness, in Jesus name.
5.Father, let my life never bring reproach or shame to Your holy name; and make me not only the preacher of Your word, but also the doer, in Jesus name.
6.Father, cause my light to so shine before men, that they may see my good works, and glorify You, my Father, who is in heaven, in Jesus name.
7.Father, as I preach Your word, let Jesus be lifted up and let men be drawn unto You, in Jesus name.
8.Father, please, make me a worthy and committed ambassador of Your kingdom, and a compulsive and an addictive soul winner, in Jesus name.
9.Father, please, uphold me till the end by Your right hand of righteousness; when You shall appear, please, let me still be found in You, in Jesus name.
10.Father, bless your son, Pastor E.A.Adeboye, and reward him for all his labours of love, in Your vineyard, in Jesus name.
11.Father, bless Your son, that You have been using to prepare these prayer points, beyond measures, and all those who have been rebroadcasting them, in Jesus name.
12.Father, let every challenge, hindrance and obstacle of getting these prayer points across to Your children, timely, and on daily basis be removed, in Jesus name.
13.Your Personal petitions. (Philippians 4:6)
14.In Jesus name I pray. (John 14:13-14; 15:16)
15.Thank you Father for answered prayers. (1 Thessalonians 5:18).
These prayers have no expiry date! Please, pray them, irrespective of the time they get to you. Remain blessed, in Jesus name.
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Prayer Points on Today’s Open Heaven 8 May 2019 – Preach The Word II
Topic: He Cares About Your Needs [Open Heavens for Teens 8 May 2019]
Memorise: “Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they?” – Matthew 6:26
Read: Matthew 6:9-11
9 After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.
10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.
11 Give us this day our daily bread.
Bible In One Year: 1 Kings 16-18, John 1:29-51
MESSAGE:
Though God is a spirit, He is not only interested in our spiritual welfare but also the secular. In other words, He is interested in what we eat, wear and how we live (John 21:3-12; 1 Kings 19:4-8).
You are worth far more than birds to God. If he cares and feeds the birds daily, surely, He cares about you and will take care of you. He knows your needs. He knows the good things of life that you crave, and He will not let you lack them when the time is right (Psalm 34:10). He knows you need food, shelter, transportation, good clothes, a nice phone and other good things. He will give them to you. He knows what you are passing through right now and will make things better soon. Be encouraged, He loves you.
Action Point: Call on Him today and freely talk to Him about all that you are going through. Ask Him for help.
1 What a friend we have in Jesus,
All our sins and griefs to bear!
What a privilege to carry
Everything to God in prayer!
O what peace we often forfeit,
O what needless pain we bear,
All because we do not carry
Everything to God in prayer!
2 Have we trials and temptations?
Is there trouble anywhere?
We should never be discouraged;
Take it to the Lord in prayer!
Can we find a Friend so faithful?
Who will all our sorrows share?
Jesus knows our every weakness,
Take it to the Lord in prayer!
3 Are we weak and heavy laden,
Cumbered with a load of care?
Precious Savior, still our refuge,
Take it to the Lord in prayer.
Do thy friends despise, forsake thee?
Take it to the Lord in prayer!
In His arms He’ll take and shield You;
You wilt find a solace there.
Daily Devotional for Teen’s guide was written by Pastor E.A. Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, one of the largest evangelical church in the world and also the President of Christ the Redeemer’s Ministries.
Topic: Preach The Word II (Open Heaven 8 May 2019)
Memorise: “Moreover he must have a good report of them which are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.”- 1 Timothy 3:7
Read: Romans 2:17-25 (KJV)
17 Behold, thou art called a Jew, and restest in the law, and makest thy boast of God,
18 And knowest his will, and approvest the things that are more excellent, being instructed out of the law;
19 And art confident that thou thyself art a guide of the blind, a light of them which are in darkness,
20 An instructor of the foolish, a teacher of babes, which hast the form of knowledge and of the truth in the law.
21 Thou therefore which teachest another, teachest thou not thyself? thou that preachest a man should not steal, dost thou steal?
22 Thou that sayest a man should not commit adultery, dost thou commit adultery? thou that abhorrest idols, dost thou commit sacrilege?
23 Thou that makest thy boast of the law, through breaking the law dishonourest thou God?
24 For the name of God is blasphemed among the Gentiles through you, as it is written.
25 For circumcision verily profiteth, if thou keep the law: but if thou be a breaker of the law, thy circumcision is made uncircumcision.
Bible in One Year: Exodus 9-10, Jeremiah 32:1-15
Open Heaven 8 May 2019 Wednesday MESSAGE:
An old adage says, “One example is better than precepts.” This is particularly true with respect to a preacher’s life. Today’s memory verse tells us why a preacher must live an exemplary Christian life. When a preacher fails to live up to what he or she preaches, such a preacher will suffer reproach and open the door for the devil to have foothold in his or her life. The seven sons of Sceva are a good case in point (Acts 19:12-17). A preacher must have a good report, even among unbelievers. Our Lord Jesus Christ said in Matthew 5:16:
“Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.”
Romans 2:20 says those who preach by words alone and not by good deeds are instructors of the foolish. In other words, only a fool would listen to someone who does not practice what he or she preaches. The same Bible verse also describes such people as teachers of babes. Only babes would take a teacher who leads a double-life seriously. However, by the time such babes in Christ grow to a level of considerable spiritual maturity, they will abandon such teachers. This accounts for why some churches remain a nursery for Christians who later move on to higher levels in other churches.
There is no way our preaching can be effective if we do the direct opposite of what we preach. We strip God’s word of its power in the lives of our hearers when we are neck deep in those same vices we preach against. It is better not to be a preacher than to be one who does not do what he or she preaches, because the Name of the Lord is reviled in the process and the word of God is made of none effect. Romans 2:23-24 says:
“23 Thou that makest thy boast of the law, through breaking the law dishonourest thou God? 24 For the name of God is blasphemed among the Gentiles through you, as it is written.”
The choice is yours to make on not being numbered among those who drag the Name of the Lord through the mud. Today, some preachers have become the object of mockery because they have refused to live like Jesus Christ, who embodied all that He taught (Acts 1:1). It is time for preachers to begin to preach and live God’s word, and not their own ideas. Jesus is the Word of God, and preachers must draw the attention of their audience to Him alone. It is when we lift Jesus up in our messages that men will be drawn to Him (John 12:32).
Open Heaven 8 May 2019 Wednesday Prayer Point:
Father, anoint my tongue with Your fire and make me an effective preacher of Your word.
Open Heaven 8 May 2019 Wednesday Hymn 5: Let Others See Jesus In You
1 While passing thro’ this world of sin,
and others your life shall view,
Be clean and pure without, within;
Let others see Jesus in you.
Chorus:
Let others see Jesus in you,
Let others see Jesus in you.
Keep telling the story, be faithful and true;
Let others see Jesus in you.
2 Your life’s a book before their eyes,
They’re reading it thro’ and thro’
Say, does it point them to the skis,
Do others see Jesus in you?
3 Then live for Christ both day and night,
Be faithful, be brave and true,
and lead the lost to life and Christ.
Let others see Jesus in you.
Open Heaven 8 May 2019 Wednesday Daily Devotional guide was written by Pastor E.A. Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, one of the largest evangelical church in the world and also the President of Christ the Redeemer’s Ministries. The Open Heavens devotional application is available across all mobile platforms and operating systems: iOS, Android, Blackberry, Nokia, Windows Mobile and PC. Open Heaven 8 May 2019 Wednesday Daily Devotional.
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Asia Bibi with her daughters, Isham and Isha, who remained at home in Canada during her incarceration.
A mother who faced a death sentence for blasphemy in Pakistan has finally escaped the country.
Devout Christian Asia Bibi – who was let out of prison seven months ago – was last night on her way to be reunited with her daughters in Canada.
Mrs Bibi, 53, had been languishing in custody enduring an agonising wait while her freedom was blocked by the Pakistan army. She had been in failing health and was being denied access to medical care. But last night the Daily Mail was told that she had been allowed to leave at last.
The development means she is finally safe from lynch mobs who were demanding her execution. The mother of two endured eight years on death row for allegedly insulting Islam.
She was convicted in 2010 of offending the Prophet Mohammed under Pakistan’s controversial blasphemy laws.
Last October she was freed on appeal, sparking violent demonstrations stoked up by Taliban supporters.
She was put under armed protection from Islamist death squads as she sought asylum in a Western country.
Britain was urged to offer her sanctuary, but never did – and was accused of ‘pulling up the drawbridge’.
Eventually, Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau stepped in. Her daughters are already there, awaiting their mother.
‘Our Loss but Heaven’s Gain’: Tim Tebow and Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters Mourn the Loss of Nel-Peters’ Sister
Tim Tebow and his Fiancée Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters are mourning the loss of the 2017 Miss Universe’s little sister but are praising God that she is no longer in pain.
The former NFL quarterback and outspoken Christian took to Instagram on Sunday to share a photo of himself with Nel-Peters and her 13-year-old sister Franje.
Tebow captioned the photo, “Our loss but heavens gain. So grateful for the hope we have of being reunited with the ones we love through our Heavenly Father. Mr & Mrs Peters and @demileighnp we are praying for you and love you so much.”
Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters, also an outspoken Christian, shared a post about her sister, posting a graphic of the Bible verses Romans 8:38-39. The Graphic reads “You are loved forever,” and is captioned, “My little Princess, Angel on Earth, biggest joy and baby sister, Franje, passed away earlier today. Our hearts are aching beyond measure but I am grateful knowing she’s forever relieved of the pain she experienced on earth. She’s laughing, running and playing in heaven just like we always hoped she would on earth. She’s free! Thank you for all your prayers, love and support.”
According to the Christian Post, Nel-Peters added in her native tongue, “Love you always my Sussa and someday we’ll be together again!”
Equality Act Elevating Sexual Orientation over Religious Freedom Passes House Judiciary Committee
The Equality Act, a sweeping new piece of legislation that elevates sexual orientation and gender identity above religious freedoms, passed the House Judiciary Committee last week and could face a floor vote as early as next week.
“Essentially, the Equality Act gives people of faith an ultimatum: Change your faith-based practices or face government punishment,” ADF’s Sarah Kramer of Alliance Defending Freedom, wrote on the organization’s website.
The bill would amend the 1964 Civil Rights Act and the Fair Housing Act to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity in employment, housing, public accommodations, public education, federal funding, credit and the jury system. One congressional aide said the Equality Act is scheduled for a vote next week, according to a gay publication covering the bill.
ADF and other prominent Christian and conservative groups, including Judicial Watch, James Dobson Family Institute, Liberty Counsel and the Heritage Foundation, are warning of widespread repercussions for believers since it eliminates Christians from relying on the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to uphold their religious rights, according to World Net Daily.
In an April hearing in the Judiciary Committee, Chairman U.S. Rep. Jerrold Nadler (N.Y.-Dist. 10) outlined the intentions of the…
Mike Pence Visits Louisiana Churches Set Ablaze by Arsonist, Calls for an End of Attacks on Houses of Worship
Vice President Mike Pence visited Louisiana on Friday to show his support to the members of the three historically black churches that were set ablaze by an arsonist in late March and early April.
Pence announced his visit to the Bayou State on May 2, during the National Day of Prayer service at the White House. There he noted that attacks on houses of worship are becoming “all too frequent.”
According to the Associated Press, while speaking to the congregants at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church – one of the three churches authorities believe was set on fire by Holden Matthews, the son of a local sheriff’s deputy – the Vice President lamented the attacks on the Louisiana churches as well as the recent shootings in synagogues in Pennsylvania and California and the mass shooting at a mosque in Christchurch, New Zealand.
Pence said, “Sadly we live in a time when attacks on communities of faith have become all too frequent.”
He continued, “No one should ever fear for their safety in a house of worship, anywhere in this country, anywhere in the world. Attacks on communities of faith must stop.” Parishioners around him affirmed his statement as many of them said “amen.”
The Vice President then spoke directly of the arson attacks calling the church burnings “evil.” He said, “What happened here at Mt. Pleasant, at Greater…
The Kingdom Choir, who are currently on a UK tour following the success of their stint at the nuptial ceremony last May, have written a new lullaby especially for the Sussexes’ newborn son.
Speaking about its special significance, writer Clinton Jordan told Premier: “It’s a prayer, it’s not just a lullaby. It’s really nice when you can pronounce a blessing over a child’s life.”
They will perform it on Tuesday night when they will be at Bridgewater Hall in Manchester.
Karen Gibson, choir leader, said: “On behalf of the whole of The Kingdom Choir, congratulations on the arrival of your little one and God Bless you all.”
The group’s rousing performances of Stand By Me and Amen/This Little Light Of Mine during the wedding resulted in the ensemble signing a major record deal.
The London-based choir was founded in 1994 by the group’s award-winning conductor Gibson.
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Tolkien Director Responds to Family, Fans of Author: I’m a Fan, Too
The director of the new film based on the life of J.R.R. Tolkien says he believes fans of the famous author will enjoy the movie, even if it doesn’t have the endorsement of Tolkien’s family.
“It’s a labor of love. It’s done by a fan,” director Dome Karukoski told Christian Headlines.
Tolkien (1892-1973) was the author of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit novels. A Fox Searchlight movie about him – called Tolkien(PG-13) – releases in theaters this weekend.
The family of Tolkien released a statement in April clarifying they had no involvement.
“The family and the Estate wish to make clear that they did not approve of, authorize or participate in the making of this film,” the statement said. “They do not endorse it or its content in any way.”
Karukoski said it’s common not to involve the family in movies about historical figures.
“You try not to work with the estate. And the reason is you usually start writing so-called winners’ history – you know, because even if it’s the nicest and kindest estate ever, you start servicing them and not the film,” Karukoski said. “Nine out of 10 biopics actually are done without the estate.”
Karukoski said his source material included books and Tolkien authorities.
“I read everything. I mean, I bet I real almost all of his books and many, many of them twice. I met with…
The Australian international posted “hell awaits” sinners including homosexuals on his Instagram account.Officials will now decide what punishment he’ll face.
Termination of the 30-year-old’s contract is now a possibility.Lawrence Wilkinson from the religious freedom charity ADF International has raised concern over the way Folau is being treated.Speaking to Premier, he said: “It raises the bigger question in sport more generally, to what extent are we happy for sportsmen to state their views on contentious issues and that’s the question that this case will feed into.”I think if he is sacked for this, then you have a real problem for freedom of expression for sportsmen.”For Christian sportsmen, I think it’s going to make them really be concerned about what ability they have to speak up on their faith and what they view on what the Bible is saying is sinful or not.”Stay up to date with the latest news stories from a Christian perspective. Sign up to our daily newsletter and receive more stories like this straight to your inbox every morning.
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