Open Heaven 24 March 2019 – The Word Prospers

Open Heaven 24 March 2019 Sunday Daily Devotional By Pastor E. A. Adeboye – The Word Prospers

Topic: The Word Prospers (Open Heaven 24 March 2019)

Memorise: “So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it.”- Isaiah 55:11

Read: Isaiah 55:9-13 (KJV)

9 For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts.

10 For as the rain cometh down, and the snow from heaven, and returneth not thither, but watereth the earth, and maketh it bring forth and bud, that it may give seed to the sower, and bread to the eater:

11 So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it.

12 For ye shall go out with joy, and be led forth with peace: the mountains and the hills shall break forth before you into singing, and all the trees of the field shall clap their hands.

13 Instead of the thorn shall come up the fir tree, and instead of the brier shall come up the myrtle tree: and it shall be to the LORD for a name, for an everlasting sign that shall not be cut off.

Bible in One Year: Galatians 4-6, Jeremiah 4:19-31

Open Heaven 24 March 2019 Sunday MESSAGE:

Though Isaiah 55:11 we understand that the word of God has purpose, direction and the capacity to prosper. I pray that the Almighty will send His word to you today for the purpose of settling all that concerns you in Jesus’ name. Since the word of God has the capacity to prosper, it can therefore activate prosperity in the life of anyone it is working for. Unquestionably, the word of God is very powerful. In fact, God’s power is inherent in His word. To understand the power in God’s word, Hebrews 11:3 makes us to understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God. The Holy Spirit also says in Hebrews 4:12:

“For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.”

Through this scripture, the Holy Spirit reveals to us that God’s word has the power to effect change in the spirit, soul and body of man.

However, in spite of the power that God’s word possesses, its capacity to activate prosperity does not work in the life of everyone. For this capacity to be activated, a person must first embrace and revere the word of God. You embrace God’s word by believing what it says, and you revere it when you obey what it commands and live by its principles. Unfortunately, many children of God who believe His word and desire to prosper are not prosperous because they refuse to revere the word. For example, the Word-made-flesh said in Luke 6:38:

“Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again.”

Only those who believe this word and act on it will prosper by the power embedded in it. It is not the hearers but the doers of God’s word that are justified (Romans 2:13). Prosperity will stay with them and overtake them all the days of their lives. Here is what the Holy Spirit says in James 1:25 concerning those who revere the word of God by obeying its commands and living by its principles:

“But whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty, and continueth therein, he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed.”

I pray that you will begin to prosper by the word of God from today in Jesus Name.

Open Heaven 24 March 2019 Sunday Key Point:

You embrace the word of God by believing what it says, while you revere it by obeying what it commands and living by its principles.

Also Read: Open Heaven 23 March 2019 – Fasting Or Starving?

Open Heaven 24 March 2019 Sunday Hymn 1: There Shall Be Showers of Blessings

1. There shall be showers of blessing:
This is the promise of love;
There shall be seasons refreshing,
Sent from the Savior above.

Chorus:
Showers of blessing,
Showers of blessing we need:
Mercy-drops round us are falling,
But for the showers we plead.

2. There shall be showers of blessing,
Precious reviving again;
Over the hills and the valleys,
Sound of abundance of rain.

3. There shall be showers of blessing;
Send them upon us, O Lord;
Grant to us now a refreshing,
Come, and now honor Thy Word.

4. There shall be showers of blessing:
Oh, that today they might fall,
Now as to God we’re confessing,
Now as on Jesus we call!

5. There shall be showers of blessing,
If we but trust and obey;
There shall be seasons refreshing,
If we let God have His way.

Open Heaven 24 March 2019 Sunday 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 24 March 2019 Sunday Daily Devotional.

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US Secretary of State compares Trump to Esther, ‘It’s possible God sent him to save Israel’

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo was responding to a question from the Christian Broadcasting Network on whether the US President was like a modern day Esther from the Bible.

 

Speaking on the Purim holiday in which Jews celebrate the biblical rescue of the Jewish people by Queen Esther from the Persians, Pompeo said: “As a Christian, I certainly believe that’s possible,.

“It was remarkable…the work that our administration’s done to make sure that this democracy in the Middle East, that this Jewish state remains.

“I am confident that the Lord is at work here.”

 

On Thursday, President Trump announced a change in US policy on the Golan Heights, a disputed territory that Israel has occupied from Syria since 1967.

Trump said it should be recognised as part of Israel – a move the Israeli Prime Minister said was a “Purim miracle”.

Pompeo’s not the first to claim God put Donald Trump in office.

Last year White House press secretary Sarah Sanders said that God “wanted Donald Trump to become president”.

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Students call on university to rethink hosting Lambeth Conference over gay spouse ban

The Canterbury campus is hosting the once a decade meeting of senior clergy from across the Anglican Communion next year.

 

While bishops attending are expected to bring their wives and husbands, earlier this year organisers confirmed those in same sex relationships wouldn’t be permitted to bring their partners.

The decision was made in light of criticism from some quarters of the Church that the Communion was moving away from traditional Biblical understanding over the issue of homosexuality.

University bosses claim they have to respect the wishes of their clients as long as they are legal.

Calling on the university to rethink, PhD student Adrianna Lowe told Kent Online: “It’s completely spineless. I understand all universities are struggling, particularly in the current climate, for money. But when push comes to shove, you can only see what someone’s values are when they are tested.

“If they have a commitment to equality, they have to stand up to that even when it means turning down money.”

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Faith leaders make urgent call for generosity following Cyclone Idai

Dr Rowan Williams and Chief Imam Abdul Qayyam have been speaking after hundreds were killed and hundreds of thousands made homeless after Cyclone Idai left a trail of destruction across Africa.

 

Over £8 million was raised in the UK after the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) launched an appeal for the region but’s it’s thought much more is needed.

The DEC, which is made up of charities including CAFOD, Christian Aid, Islamic Relief, Tearfund and World Vision UK, is now calling on churches and other faith communities to raise funds.

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Dr Rowan Williams, who’s also chair of Christian Aid, said: “The cyclone that has swept through Mozambique, Malawi and Zimbabwe has left a trail of destruction. Hundreds have been killed, and the death toll keeps rising.

“The survivors urgently need our help. Hundreds of thousands have lost their homes, and crops and livestock have been wiped out just months before harvest. People have lost everything and are grieving for their loved ones.

“At a time of increasing disasters across the globe, it has never been more important for humanity to come together to support the most vulnerable. There is no better way of countering the rising climate of hatred and intolerance than a gesture of kindness to a stranger in need on the other side of the world. Let the response to this DEC Cyclone Idai…

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‘Only faith can dare to speak into the darkness’

Morgan Barnard, 17, Lauren Bullock, 17, and Connor Currie, 16, died following a crush near the entrance to a hotel in Cookstown on St Patrick’s Day.

Schoolchildren formed tearful guards of honour during back-to-back funerals attended by thousands of friends and relatives on Friday.

 

Archbishop Eamon Martin told mourners: “Words fail us at times like this. All that really matters, and makes a difference, is love and friendship and compassion.

“And only faith can dare to speak into the darkness of these days to offer a glimmer of light and hope in this valley of tears.”

Hundreds of young people had just arrived on buses and were waiting outside the Greenvale Hotel to get into the popular nightspot.

Police said some fell and were trodden underfoot.

Hotel owner Michael McElhatton, 52, was arrested earlier in the week on suspicion of manslaughter and bailed to return for future questioning.

A 40-year-old man who was also arrested on suspicion of manslaughter has been released on police bail pending further inquiries.

Fr David Moore reflected at one of the funerals: “St Patrick’s Day 2019 will be called to mind as the awful day when three beautiful young people, all in the prime of their lives, were overpowered, literally in the mad rush of our modern world and needlessly lost their lives.

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Islamic State defeated from Syria but Christians warned it’s not ‘mission accomplished’

Early on Saturday morning, Mustafa Bali, from the Syrian Democratic Forces, tweeted: “Syrian Democratic Forces declare total elimination of so-called caliphate and %100 territorial defeat of Isis.

“On this unique day, we commemorate thousands of martyrs whose efforts made the victory possible. #SDFDefeatedISIS”

 

It brings an end to five years of violence at the hand of the extremists who blitzed across vast swathes of Syria, seizing Raqqa, and spread into north and western Iraq, capturing Mosul and even advancing to the edges of Baghdad.

Since then there have been concerted international efforts to destroy the extremists, seeing the fall of the self-proclaimed caliphate that once stretched over an area the size of Britain.

Many Christians fled the region following the IS invasion but some small pockets remain in Syria.

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Dr Harry Hagopian, an international lawyer and Middle East consultant to numerous church groups, says it’s right that today is celebrated but we shouldn’t be fooled into thinking this is the end.

Speaking to Premier, he said: “While you eliminate a physical reality you do not necessarily eliminate the concept from the minds of the peoples who backed this whole Daesh (IS) concept.”

Hagopian experts IS to move into “clandestine operations” and has warned believers about celebrating prematurely.

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Notable Voices and the Week in Review: March 23, 2019

3 Mistakes Pastors Make During the Easter Season — Mark Dance

Each year I am tempted to allow Easter to sneak past me without taking time to really enjoy it. That probably sounds strange since it seems like everyone else enjoys Easter: parents, kids, church members—even the unchurched, to a degree. Even though Easter is a fantastic opportunity to celebrate our freedom from sin and death, for too many years I let three things rob me, and consequently others, of Easter joy.


Why Church Leaders Need Ministry Friends Outside Their Congregation — Facts & Trends

When I first began my ministry, I had no way of knowing about the stress that would come over the next several years. Let’s take stock of what a church leader’s life can look like:


7 Tips on Sermon Delivery — Chuck Lawless

Recently, I posted some general thoughts about sermon delivery based on almost four decades of preaching. Today, here are some practical tips that I’ve found helpful for me:


What Was It Like to Pastor at 17? — H.B. Charles, Jr.

There I am, preparing to speak. Someone introduces me who does not know me personally. So, he reads from my bio. Two things capture the congregation’s attention:


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Get Moving – Joyce Meyer Devotional 23 March 2019

Topic: Get Moving [Joyce Meyer Devotional 23 March 2019]

When they had crossed, Elijah said to Elisha, “Ask what I shall do for you, before I am taken from you.” And Elisha said, “Please let there be a double portion of your spirit on me.” And he said, “You have asked a hard thing; yet, if you see me as I am being taken from you, it shall be so for you, but if you do not see me, it shall not be so.” — 2 Kings 2:9-10

Just as under-confidence comes with its list of symptoms, the same is true of confidence. A confident person believes they are loved, valuable, cared for, and safe in God’s will. When we feel secure, it’s easy to step out and take a chance on failing in order to try to succeed.

When we know we are loved for ourselves and not just for our accomplishments or performance, we no longer need to fear failure. We realize that failing at something does not make us a failure at everything. We are free to explore and find out what we are best suited to do. We are free to find our own niche in life, which is not possible without stepping out.

Trial and error is the road to success, and you can’t drive that road as long as your car is parked. So, get moving, and God will direct you. When people are confident, they try things, and they keep trying until they find a way to be successful in what God has called them to do.

Prayer Starter: Lord, I want to explore all that You have for me, and I accept there may be failures. Show me the way to be successful for You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

If you missed yesterday devotional, please click to read “Joyce Meyer Daily Devotional HERE’’

From Joyce Meyer’s Ministries.

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Your Divine Helper by Pastor David Ibiyeomie

Your Divine Helper by Pastor David Ibiyeomie

Topic: Your Divine Helper

Psalm 37:23 -The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord: and he delighteth in his way.

The day God wants to give you a miracle and change your story, He will order your steps to the right place to meet the right people because nothing takes God unawares. May God order your steps to the right place in the name of Jesus Christ!

No matter how long the devil has held you down; tormenting and harassing your life and your loved ones, I command him to lose his grip off you now in the name of Jesus! I decree your freedom from sickness and every disease! I decree your freedom from every family unrest! That stagnation, failure, frustration, joblessness, indebtedness, etc; they all come to an end now in the name of Jesus! That barrenness, lack and want comes to an end now! If you believe it, receive it in the name of Jesus!

God has programmed you to read this blog today because He wants to change your story. For the sake of the woman with the issue of blood, Jesus passed through Samaria. For the sake of the mad man of Gadara, Jesus came down from the ship in Mark 5:2

Mark 5:2 -And when he was come out of the ship, immediately there met him out of the tombs a man with an unclean spirit,

Because nothing takes God unawares, that is why I know that today marks the end of that situation in your life! Jesus is the only one who will show up when men give up on you. That is why I know that where men cannot help you, my God will help you today! Where men have given up on you, my God will change your story! My God will make a way for you in the name of Jesus!

Psalm 121:1-2 -I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. 2 My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth.

Your situation might be beyond human help; that is the situation my God specializes in and He will step in to help you in the name of Jesus! As one sent from God, I decree your freedom from every terminal disease in the name of Jesus! You will not die but live; and no trace of that disease will be found in you anymore in the name of Jesus!

The helper of the helpless will intervene in that situation right now miraculously concerning that your situation! You are the reason I am writing this today; your case will be turned around!

Mal.3:6a -For I am the Lord, I change not…

Today, I announce to you, my God will intervene concerning you today in the name of Jesus the Christ –Amen!

God bless you

Also Read: Other Inspiring Messages by Pastor David Ibiyeomie

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How to Pray and Study God’s Word – Seeds of Destiny 23 March 2019 Devotional

Topic: How to Pray and Study God’s Word [Seeds of Destiny 23 March 2019 Devotional]

SCRIPTURE: Now when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went into his house; and his windows being open in his chamber toward Jerusalem, he kneeled upon his knees three times a day, and prayed, and gave thanks before his God, as he did aforetime. Daniel 6:10.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: To be persistent is to keep on pressing on even if you seem not to see immediate results.

The importance of prayer in the life of the child of God cannot be overemphasized. Previously, we saw the importance of prayer and the study of God’s Word in the life of a Christian: we saw that when prayer and the study of God’s Word are combined appropriately, a Christian becomes balanced spiritually and in all other areas of life. Anyone who neglects prayer and the study of God’s Word lacks spiritual balance and stability in God. This is why many Christians experience ups and downs always in their spiritual life.

Today, we shall look at how to pray and study God’s Word in order to be stable in God and His purpose for our lives.

Now, how do we pray and study God’s Word?
i. Pray and study the Word of God habitually
Prayer and the study of God’s Word are to be done habitually. It was the habit for Daniel, for instance to pray three times a day (Daniel 6:10). Pray and study the word habitually; let the habit of prayer and study of the Word be formed in your life. Form a habit of not allowing food to enter your mouth in the morning until the word of God has entered your spirit like Job (Job 23:12). Make a habit of studying the Scripture daily and meditate on them. Do this habitually.

ii. Pray and study the word of God persistently
To be persistent is to keep on pressing on even if you seem not to see immediate results. When it appears as if you are not seeing results in prayer and the Word, just be persistent (1 Thessalonians 5:17). Pray and study God’s word persistently, tenaciously and restlessly.

Beloved, when you keep on praying and studying God’s consistently and persistently, then, a time would come when what you eat would begin to eat you up.

Remember this: To be persistent is to keep on pressing on even if you seem not to see immediate results.

ASSIGNMENTS:

  1. Make prayer and study of God’s a habitual act in your life.
  2. Pray and Study God’s Word persistently.

FOR FURTHER UNDERSTANDING, GET THIS MESSAGE: DEDICATION TO PRAYER AND THE WORD.

PRAYER: O LORD, I receive the grace for a habitual and persistent prayer and study of God’s Word.

DAILY READING: Numbers 36:1 to Deuteronomy 1:46, Luke 5:29 to 6:11, Psalm 66:1 to 20, Proverbs 11:24 to 26.

QUOTE: Those who pray to God are never preys to the devil. Culled from PRINCIPLES AND POWER OF PRAYER by Dr Paul Enenche.

AMAZING FACT: The human skull is made up of 29 different bones.

TODAY IN HISTORY: 23/03/1888 – In England, The Football League, the world’s oldest professional association football league, meets for the first time.

Also Read: Click HERE to read Other Inspirational Messages by Pastor Paul Enenche

Today’s devotional was written by Pastor Paul Enenche of the Dunamis International Gospel Centre (DIGC), headquartered at Abuja, Nigeria, with Pastor Paul and Becky Enenche, as the Senior Pastors. It is a power-packed arena where God’s Presence, Principles and Power are at work for the salvation, healing and restoration of human destinies and dignities

Flatimes Notice Board: Until you are born again, God ever abiding presence will never be with you. You must be born again to enjoy continuous victory. Please say the displayed prayer below in faith:

Lord Jesus, come into my life. I accept You as my Lord and Personal Saviour. I believe in my heart You died and rose from the dead to save me. Thank You Lord for saving me, in Jesus name Amen.

If you just prayed the prayer of salvation online please send your testimonies and prayer request to [email protected], 07026385437 OR 08141320204.

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