Open Heaven 6 January 2019 Sunday Daily Devotional By Pastor E. A. Adeboye – Lessons from the Fig Tree I

Topic: Lessons from the Fig Tree I (Open Heaven 6 January 2019)

Memorise: “Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised.”– Proverbs 31:30

Read: Matthew 21:18-22 (KJV)

18 Now in the morning as he returned into the city, he hungered.

19 And when he saw a fig tree in the way, he came to it, and found nothing thereon, but leaves only, and said unto it, Let no fruit grow on thee henceforward for ever. And presently the fig tree withered away.

20 And when the disciples saw it, they marvelled, saying, How soon is the fig tree withered away!

21 Jesus answered and said unto them, Verily I say unto you, If ye have faith, and doubt not, ye shall not only do this which is done to the fig tree, but also if ye shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; it shall be done.

22 And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive.

Bible in One Year: Matthew 13, Isaiah 5:8-23

Open Heaven 6 January 2019 Sunday MESSAGE:

For the next two days, we shall be reflecting on some lessons from the fig tree which Jesus condemned to death for being fruitless. Fruitlessness is a grievous deviation from God’s purpose and should be a source of concern to all children of God. From our Bible reading, we see that our Lord Jesus Christ was attracted to the fig tree because everything about it told Him that it had the capacity to bear fruit, but alas, He was disappointed (Matthew 21:19). For this reason, the first lesson we need to learn from the fig tree is that physical appearance can be very deceptive. This lesson is stated very clearly in today’s memory verse. In 1 Samuel 16:7b, when Samuel went to anoint another king to replace King Saul from the house of Jesse, God explained to him:

“For the LORD seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart.”

These words should speak to young people who are waiting on the Lord for a godly spouse.

Another lesson to be learnt from the fig tree is that it is dangerous for you to portray yourself to be what you are not. The appearance of the fig tree was such that anybody would expect it to possess some fruit. One can reasonably assume that the fig tree was cursed, not necessarily because it did not bear fruit (Mark 11:13 clearly says it was not its season to bear fruit), but rather it deceptively appeared to bear fruit. Unfortunately, these days, people pretend a lot. To their shame and peril, many people fail to get the help they need from potential helpers because of the fake lifestyle they portray to the world. They ride in borrowed cars to show off wealth that they do not possess. When such people ask for financial assistance from their closest friends, it is assumed that they are just joking or trying to hide their real worth. Also, many marriages have broken down irreparably because of deceitful lifestyle. During courtship, some couples conceal many things from each other only for the truth to be discovered on the first night of marriage. Some men appear to be gentle during courtship only for them to show their true colours as wife-beaters after the woman says “I do”. Sadly for them, a fellow who sows deceit will also reap deceit. An adage in my mother-tongue says, “The wife you choose from a dancing floor will sooner or later dance away from your house.” Beloved, the antidote for a life of deceit is to be in Christ, who is the Truth. Accept Him as your personal Lord and Saviour today, and the shame that follows a deceitful life will cease in your life. When you have the Truth in your life, you will not be a victim of deceit, because you shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free (John 8:32).

Open Heaven 6 January 2019 Sunday Action Point:

Repent of all appearance of deceitful living, and be truthful to God, your neighbour and to yourself.

Also Read: Open Heaven 5 January 2019 – Lessons from the Sower III

Open Heaven 6 January 2019 Sunday 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 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 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.

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2019 I HAVE DOMINION Intercessory Prayer Guidelines By Bishop David Oyedepo

Also Read: 2019 Winners’ Personalized Prophetic Declarations By Bishop David Oyedepo

THANKSGIVING

1. Father, in the name of Jesus, thank You for fulfilling the New Dawn prophetic word in our midst all through the year 2018 -1 Kings 8:15
2. Father, in the name of Jesus, thank You for rewarding every faithful steward in this church all through the year 2018 – Revelation 22:12
3. Father, in the name of Jesus, thank You for the supernatural growth of this church all through the year 2018 – Psalm 127:1
4. Father, in the name of Jesus, thank You for the ear-tingling testimonies received in this Commission all through the year 2018 – Psalm 118:23
5. Father, in the name of Jesus, thank You for the continuous flow of the ‘right ward’, the ‘sent word’ and the ‘word in season’ all through the year 2018 – Psalm 68:11
6. Father, in the name of Jesus, thank You for the success of all the church growth operations of the year 2018 – 1 Corinthians 3:6
7. Father, in the name of Jesus, thank You for the establishment of our new converts all through the year 2018 – Ecclesiastes 3:14

SUPERNATURAL CHURCH GROWTH – A Covenant Platform for Dominion

1. Father, in the name of Jesus, let this church experience Territory-Dominating order of growth this year, thereby retaining her as an ever-growing city without walls – Zechariah 2:4-5
2. Father, in the name of Jesus, release new dimensions of revelation from our altar this year, causing abiding multitudes to flow into our churches worldwide, resulting in our established Dominion as a church – Ephesians 3:1-5/Isaiah 2:1-3
3. Father in the name of Jesus, let there be Territory-Dominating signs and wonders in this church this year, thereby drafting influx of abiding multitudes into this church – Acts 9:34 35
4. Father, in the name of Jesus, let there be supernatural growth and replication of cells in this church this year, thereby Dominating the land before us – Exodus1:7
5. Father, in the name of Jesus, confirm your word in all our services this year, thereby drafting Territory-Dominating and abiding multitudes into this church Isaiah 44:26
6. Father, in the name of Jesus, let there be ear-tingling testimonies in all our churches worldwide, resulting in the ingathering of Territory-Dominating and abiding multitudes this year – Act 5:12-15
7. Father, in the name of Jesus, let there be supernatural multiplication of churches in this commission this year, as you establish the Dominion of this church across the globe – Jeremiah 30:19
8. Father, let the Holy Ghost come down as a rushing mighty wind, drafting in Territory-Dominating multitudes into this church, all through this year – Numbers 11:33
9. Father, let the Holy Ghost blow His whistle across our harvest field this year resulting in the ingathering of Territory-Dominating multitudes into this church – Isaiah 5:26
10. Father in the name of Jesus, give us supernatural breakthroughs in our soul winning endeavors, both as individuals and in our partnerships this year, thereby empowering every Winner for Dominion – Daniel 12:3
11. Father, in the name of Jesus, establish all our New Converts and New Members in this church this year as you turn them into active disciples of Christ. – John 4:29/39
12. Father, in the name of Jesus, let every territory, where this church is yet to have an imprint, open up to the Dominion Prophetic agenda of this commission this year – Deuteronomy 2:36
13. Father, in the name of Jesus, let Your angels take over our harvest field, drafting in Territory-Dominating multitudes into this church all through this year – Exodus 23:20
14. Father, in the name of Jesus, grant wisdom to every soul winner in this Commission, resulting in the invasion of Territory-Dominating multitudes into our services all through this year – Proverbs 21:22

MEMBERSHIP

1. Father, in the name of Jesus, grant every Winner grace for unwavering obedience, resulting in the full manifestation of the Dominion verdict of the year in the life of every member of this church – Deuteronomy 28:1
2. Father, in the name of Jesus, grant every member of this church, life-transforming encounters with the Word, thereby empowering each one of us Dominion this year – Psalm 126:1
3. Father, in the name of Jesus, grant every member of this church access to ‘the wisdom from above’, resulting in the manifestation of Dominion all through this year – Matthew 13:54
4. Father, in the name of Jesus, grant every member of this church, access to divine secrets, thereby empowering each one of us for Dominion on earth – Job 1:1-3/29:4
5. Father, in the name of Jesus, let every member of this church desiring to be married, step into their marital destiny this year – Psalm 68:6
6. Father, in the name of Jesus, empower the faith of every member of this church to exercise supernatural Dominion in our various endeavors this year. – Hebrews 11:33-34
7. Father, in the name of Jesus, let everyone called barren in the Winners Family become a joyful mother of children this year – Psalm 113:9
8. Father, in the name of Jesus, grant every Winner a new dimension of joy, thereby securing Dominion over sickness and diseases all through this year and beyond – Proverbs 17:72
9. Father, in the name of Jesus, endue every member of this church with divine favor, thereby empowering each one of us for Dominion in our various endeavours this year – Esther 5:1-4
10. Father, in the name of Jesus, grant every Winner, new dimensions of the anointing, thereby empowering us for Dominion as we scale new heights all through this year – Isaiah 61:1/4-7
11. Father, in the name of Jesus, heighten the sensitivity of every Winner to the leading of the Spirit, thereby empowering every one of us for Dominion over all situations and circumstances of life. – Isaiah 48:21
12. Father, in the name of Jesus, engrace every Winner for a tireless lifestyle of praise, thereby exercising Dominion over all our enemies – Psalm 149:3-9

KINGDOM STEWARDSHIP – A Vital Platform for Dominion

1. Father, in the name of Jesus, grant every member of this church grace for steadfastness in kingdom stewardship, resulting in release of Dominion order of testimonies this year – 1 Corinthians 15:58
2. Father, in the name of Jesus, empower every Winner for sustainable commitment to kingdom advancement endeavours thereby enthroning each one of us for Dominion this year – Acts 26:22
3. Father, in the name of Jesus, ignite the zeal of the Lord in the heart of every Winner, so we can serve You into realms of Dominion this year. – Luke 19:17-19
4. Father, in the name of Jesus empower the prayer life of every member of this church into realms of Dominion all through this year – Daniel 6:10
5. Father, in the name of Jesus, grant every member of this church grace not to give up before our Due Season in the pursuit of every kingdom agenda, thereby empowering us for Dominion in all facets of life – Galatians 6:9
6. Father, in the name of Jesus, empower every Winner for higher levels of sanctification, thereby making us fit for your use all through this year and beyond – 2 Timothy 2:21
7. Father, in the name of Jesus, let the zeal of Your house consume all of our new converts this year, thereby empowering them for Dominion as active disciples of Christ – John 2:17
8. Father, grant every member of this church, including all our New Converts, new dimensions of commitment to church services and fellowship, thereby going from strength to strength – Psalm 84:7
9. Father, in the name of Jesus, endue every member of this church with new dimensions of passion for souls, thereby empowering us for Dominion this year -Daniel 12:3
10. Father, in the name of Jesus, engrace every member of this church to live a kingdom priority lifestyle, thereby commanding Dominating in all spheres of life – Matthew 6:33/Daniel 12:3
11. Father, in the name of Jesus, empower every member of this church with joy and gladness in our stewardship so as not to miss our glorious rewards in life – Deuteronomy 28:47-48
12. Father, in the name of Jesus, grant every member of this church grace to serve you faithfully to the point of Dominion this year – Matthew 24:45-46.

LEADERSHIP

1. Father, in the name of Jesus, endue our leaders at all levels in this Commission with wisdom from above for effectiveness in discharge of their responsibilities resulting in the growing Dominion of this church – Isaiah 33:6
2. Father in the name of Jesus, order the steps of all our statutory bodies this year resulting in Territory-Dominating advancements in every congregation -Isaiah 48.17
3. Father, in the name of Jesus, grant our pastors access to a new dimension of revelations, thereby attracting and establishing Territory-Dominating multitudes in all our churches this year – Mathew 24:28
4. Father, in the name of Jesus, heighten the sensitivity of your servant, the Apostle over this commission, as he continues to lead this ongoing revival, resulting in growing Dominion of this church worldwide – Mark 6:2
5. Father, in the name of Jesus, multiply the Anointing upon your servant, the Apostle over this commission, for growing global impact this year – Matthew 8:27 Jesus is Lord!

Jesus is Lord!

Bishop David Oyedepo
President,
Living Faith Church Worldwide, Inc.
Faith Tabernacle, Canaanland, Ota-Lagos.

Winners’ Intercessory Prayer Guidelines 2019