Open Heaven 18 February 2019 Monday Daily Devotional By Pastor E. A. Adeboye – Principle of Divine Multiplication

Topic: Principle of Divine Multiplication (Open Heaven 18 February 2019)

Memorise: “But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully.”- 2 Corinthians 9:6

Read: Genesis 26:12-14 (KJV)

12 Then Isaac sowed in that land, and received in the same year an hundredfold: and the LORD blessed him.

13 And the man waxed great, and went forward, and grew until he became very great:

14 For he had possession of flocks, and possession of herds, and great store of servants: and the Philistines envied him.

Bible in One Year: John 18-19, Isaiah 42:1-17

Open Heaven 18 February 2019 Monday MESSAGE:

From the beginning of creation, multiplication has been central to the purpose and agenda of God for humanity. The Lord in His infinite wisdom specifically chose His words when He proclaimed His first blessing upon mankind in Genesis 1:28, saying:

“And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it: and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth.”

God deliberately started His proclamation with “Be fruitful”. What does it mean to be fruitful? Fruitfulness is actually a form of multiplication, because when a single seed of corn or a tiny portion of some other crop is planted, at the time of harvest it usually brings forth multiple folds of what was planted. Amazingly, after God proclaimed “Be fruitful”, He thereafter commanded the multiplied fruits to be multiplied again, culminating in what is known as progressive multiplication. Surprisingly, God didn’t stop there; He went ahead to make another related decree, saying “Replenish the earth”. This implies that after getting to the end of a process, there is a need to make preparations for beginning the process all over again. To replenish the earth is to nourish and prepare the ground to produce and accommodate future harvests successfully.

Consequently, God’s principle of divine multiplication can be said to be multidimensional. Let’s consider a few of the dimensions that can usher one into the realm of divine multiplication. The first of these is thanksgiving. If you want to be blessed, learn to offer quality thanksgiving to God for His love and mercy, goodness and favor. Sing praises to God for who He is: the King of kings, the Lord of lords, the Ancient of days, and the Lord of Hosts. You cannot praise and worship God enough; therefore, keep spending quality time praising Him. The second aspect of the principle of multiplication is giving. Giving involves providing for the less privileged in our society, paying tithes and offerings, sponsoring the propagation of the gospel of Jesus, and getting involved in the work of ministry. Giving is a time tested aspect of the principle of multiplication, confirmed by the Lord Himself in Luke 6:38. The third dimension of multiplication is to be a diligent worker. God promised in several passages of the Bible to bless the work of our hands (Deuteronomy 12:7, Psalm 1:3). God does not bless emptiness (Proverbs 21:25, 2 Thessalonians 3:10)! Christians must have a livelihood and be committed to working hard before they can hope for multiplication. The fourth dimension of the principle of multiplication is holy living and prayer (Philippians 4:6). Finally, do not be satisfied with the grace that you already have. Be thankful for it but don’t go to sleep over past successes. Believe God and serve Him in holiness, and God’s principle of progressive multiplication will begin to operate in your life today in Jesus’ Name.

Open Heaven 18 February 2019 Monday Prayer Point:

Father, let Your principle of progressive multiplication begin to work for me in Jesus’ Name.

Also Read: Open Heaven 17 February 2019 – Cry out Now!

Open Heaven 18 February 2019 Monday 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 18 February 2019 Monday 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 18 February 2019 Monday Daily Devotional.

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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.

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Rhapsody of Realities 18 February 2019 By Pastor Chris Oyakhilome – Speaking Wisdom

Topic: Speaking Wisdom

Howbeit we speak wisdom among them that are perfect…we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, even the hidden wisdom, which God ordained before the world unto our glory (1 Corinthians 2:6-7).

God expects you to constantly renew your mind with the Word, so you can think, talk, and live the higher life in Christ. In this higher life, we speak wisdom; and the wisdom of God is the Word of God.

For example, you may be feeling stressed or faint, yet you affirm, “I have the life of God in me!” The people of the world and the spiritually immature can’t get in on this kind of talk; they don’t understand the wisdom of God that we speak, because it’s not in their plane.

Consider this: God said to Abraham, “Neither shall thy name any more be called Abram, but thy name shall be Abraham; for a father of many nations have I made thee” (Genesis 17:5). The man knew those words were the wisdom of God for it was naturally impossible for him to have a child, being almost one hundred years old, with an equally old, barren wife.

Nevertheless, he immediately aligned his confession with the wisdom of God and started introducing himself to everyone by his new name, “Abraham,” which means “father of many.” He didn’t care if the people laughed him to scorn; he maintained his confession of God’s wisdom and sure enough, Isaac was born.

As you meditate on God’s Word, continue to declare the things He has said concerning you, irrespective of the prevalent natural circumstances. It makes no difference if the theorists have said the disease is incurable; keep affirming, “Christ is my life! Christ makes me whole; Christ makes me sound! Christ in me means divine health! His divine presence makes me indomitable, refreshed, invigorated, and energised.”

Do this every day, interjecting it with speaking in tongues; and I guarantee you, that sickness will pass out of your body in no time. Hallelujah!

CONFESSION
I’m what God says I am! I’m like a tree planted by the riverside, bringing forth fruits in and out of season! I’m more than a conqueror, because the greater One lives in me. Christ is my life, and His glory is revealed in, and through me. Hallelujah.

FURTHER STUDY:
1 Corinthians 2:4-7

1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Mark 3:13-35 & Leviticus 13-14

2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Matthew 15:21-28 & Genesis 49

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Rhapsody of Realities 18th February 2019 Devotional was written by Pastor Pastor Chris Oyakhilome (D.Sc., D.D.). President of Loveworld Inc. aka Christ Embassy Int’l.

Topic: Feed Continually On The Word [TREM Devotional 17 February 2019]

“And he arose, and did eat and drink, and went in the strength of that meat forty days and forty nights unto Horeb the mount of God.” 1 Kings 19:8 KJV

Today, we have a generation that does not read the Word. And the devil understands and likes it. Majority of the believers don’t read the Bible. All they have done is receive Jesus and they are not doing anything to find out what the Bible says about them. You see, the devil doesn’t mind you carrying 24 translations of the Bible as long as you don’t know what is inside them. He doesn’t mind you coming to church 24/7 as long as you are ignorant of what the Word says. Remember that we err when we don’t know the scriptures.

In 1 Kings 19, Elijah was running from Jezebel. This was the Elijah that had just been used mightily by God. He had called down fire and the whole Samaria was shaken. He had just slaughtered all the false prophets and Jezebel sent him a message that his head was going to be off when he would be caught. Then Elijah took off and ran. Why did he run? He ran because he had forgotten the Word. When you let go of the Word, you will become discouraged and you will run. Just like the prophet Elijah, sometimes we grumble and complain thinking God had abandoned us in our moments of need.

When Elijah was complaining and wallowing in self-pity, the Lord knew what was happening. He said ‘This man is hungry’ and they baked for him fresh bread and gave him water as well. In this context, bread and water represent the Word and the Spirit. He ate and the Father said that he was not satisfied, ‘if we send him on this errand, as he is, he is going to mess up. Give him more.’ And they gave him another dose of the Word. Keep feeding on the Word. You will certainly need it because the journey is far.

Further Reading: 1 Kings 19:1-8, 1 Peter 2:1-2

Daily Bible Reading: Morning- Leviticus 21-22; Evening- Matthew 28

“If you missed yesterday devotional click HERE to read TREM Daily Devotional by Dr. Mike Okonkwo’’

Written by Dr. Mike Okonkwo; Is the Presiding Bishop of The Redeemed Evangelical Mission (TREM); a versatile man of God with over 30 years of dedicated service unto the Lord.

Happy Family (Part 2) By Pastor Faith Oyedepo

Topic: Happy Family (Part 2)

Dear Reader,

I welcome you to this exciting moment in God’s presence, in Jesus’ precious name! Do you know that joy is a function of the things that are not seen, that is an assurance in God but happiness is a function of the things that are seen and finance is a key instrument to a happy family which cannot be over-emphasised? As we go through this truth in this series, I believe that light will shine on your path. This week, we will be looking at the issue of Finance in the family.

By God’s arrangement for the family, the husband is to provide for his household. He is the source and sustainer of the home who must ensure there are food, shelter, and education for members of his family. He must ensure that his family members are well taken care of, especially his immediate family members. The Bible says: But if any provide not for his own, and especially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel (I Timothy 5:8). The man must labour with his hands, especially as a married man; he cannot afford to be lazy, else he gives the devil room for conflict in the home which is a killer of happiness in the family. As a man in the home, your hands must be working hands because there is dignity in labour. God’s Word says: Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall increase (Proverbs 13:11). Being a father is not just about the reproduction of babies but responsibility. The father has the core duties of earning a living to support his family.

Also Read: A Glorious Beginning (Part 1) By Pastor Faith Oyedepo

It’s the role of the man to provide for his household, to ensure peace and happiness in the family. It is unfair for the man to shift the financial responsibility of the family to the woman. He may assign a portion of it to her, but should not totally abandon it to her as a responsibility. However, the woman ought to be hardworking to assist the man in any way possible. A man who is too slothful to find gainful employment should not be caught eating …this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat (2 Thessalonians 3:10). This issue of lack of finance or insufficient finance in the family has proven to be the main cause of conflict in families today.

God is serious about the need for men to rise up to their God-given role as the provider at home, even in this day and age where women also work to help make ends meet. Thus, as the man, it is important to make adequate plans for the well-being of your family members so as to command respect in the home as the head of the family. Having gainful employment or embarking on business will bring some income to you. One major way to generate income is to be paid for the values or the services you can offer to society. There are various businesses you can start as a family man to earn income for your home and from there it becomes a big stream of income. A wise man once said, “the amount and quality of value or service you render is directly proportional to the reward (income) you get”. So, I encourage you as a father to put your hands to work and refuse to be slothful. Above all, the man must labour with his hands and expect God to bring the increase. However, if he does not work, no increase can come his way.

The grace to carry out your responsibility in your home is available but can only be given by God. Do you need God’s grace in your life? Then, surrender your life to Christ. However, if you are already born again, rejoice because your case is settled. If you are not born again yet and you desire to do so right now, please pray this prayer with faith in your heart: Dear Lord Jesus Christ, I come to You today. I am a sinner. Forgive me my sins and cleanse me with Your Blood. I accept You as my Lord and personal Saviour. Make me a child of God today. Thank You for delivering me from sin and satan to serve the living God and thank You for accepting me into Your Kingdom.

Congratulations! If you prayed this simple prayer of faith with me, you are now born again and a child of God. He loves you and will never leave you. Read your Bible daily; obey God’s Word and seek Christian fellowship (John 14:21). With this, you are guaranteed all-round rest and peace in Jesus’ name! Call or write to share your testimonies with me through [email protected], 07026385437 OR 08141320204.

For more insight, these books authored by me are available at the Dominion Bookstores in all Living Faith Churches and other leading Christian bookstores: Marriage Covenant, Making Marriage Work, Building a Successful Home and Success in Marriage (Co-Authored).

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Pastor Faith Oyedepo is the wife of Bishop David Oyedepo, the founder of the Living Faith Church Worldwide a.k.a. Winners’ Chapel, and Senior Pastor of Faith Tabernacle, Canaanland, Ota, Nigeria.