Open Heaven 27 January 2019 Sunday Daily Devotional By Pastor E. A. Adeboye – The Mother of Miracles

Topic: The Mother of Miracles (Open Heaven 27 January 2019)

Memorise: “His mother saith unto the servants, Whatsoever he saith unto you, do it.”- John 2:5

Read: Luke 5:1-6 (KJV)

1 And it came to pass, that, as the people pressed upon him to hear the word of God, he stood by the lake of Gennesaret,

2 And saw two ships standing by the lake: but the fishermen were gone out of them, and were washing their nets.

3 And he entered into one of the ships, which was Simon’s, and prayed him that he would thrust out a little from the land. And he sat down, and taught the people out of the ship.

4 Now when he had left speaking, he said unto Simon, Launch out into the deep, and let down your nets for a draught.

5 And Simon answering said unto him, Master, we have toiled all the night, and have taken nothing: nevertheless at thy word I will let down the net.

6 And when they had this done, they inclosed a great multitude of fishes: and their net brake.

Bible in One Year: Luke 6, Isaiah 26:1-19

Open Heaven 27 January 2019 Sunday MESSAGE:

A mother is a vessel that brings forth new life. When a woman gives birth to a child, she becomes a mother. Similarly, miracles have a mother, and the mother of miracles is Mrs. Obedience. In today’s memory verse, we are introduced to the mother that gave birth to Christ’s first miracle: obedience to simple instructions. Obedience to simple instructions like “Only believe” can birth the healing miracle you have been expecting from God over the years, just as it happened to the ruler of the synagogue in Mark 5:36. The prophet Elisha also told Naaman to go and wash himself in River Jordan seven times for his leprosy to disappear. He complied and his leprosy became history (2 Kings 5:10-14).

In the story of Peter’s big catch at the Lake of Gennesaret, we have another example of obedience giving birth to a miracle. This miracle was conceived the moment Jesus commanded Peter to push his boat out a little from land so that He could preach from it, and Peter obeyed. Thereafter, it seems that Jesus told Peter to wait with Him in the boat until He finished preaching, to which Peter might have responded “Yes Sir”. Luke 5:4 captures what happens next:

“Now when he had left speaking, he said unto Simon, Launch out into the deep, and let down your nets for a draught.”

The instruction from the Lord which gave birth to Peter’s miracle of catch was a three-in-one command: launch out into the deep (not the periphery of the lake), throw in your net (for what?), and begin to draw the nets back, and they will be full of fish. This was all too much for an experienced fisherman like Peter to comprehend with his natural mind. Almost aborting the pregnancy of his miracle, he said to Jesus in Luke 5:5b,

“Master, we have toiled all the night, and have taken nothing:”

However, the story had a happy ending because he went ahead to obey the divine instruction even though his professional mind could not comprehend it.

Beloved, if you urgently need a miracle, you need to have the mother that gives birth to it. Obedience to the word of God is the mother of miracles. Having faith in God and believing His word are two ingredients that produce obedience in a person. No wonder Jesus said to Martha in John 11:40:

“…Said I not unto thee, that, if thou wouldest believe, thou shouldest see the glory of God?”

As you believe His word today, I decree, receive your miracle now in Jesus’ Name.

Open Heaven 27 January 2019 Sunday Prayer Point:

Father, please give to me the grace to obey Your commands that will birth miracles in my life.

Also Read: Open Heaven 26 January 2019 – Genuinely Related To Jesus?

Open Heaven 27 January 2019 Sunday Hymn 3: Trust and Obey

1. When we walk with the Lord
In the light of His word
What a glory He sheds on our way!
While we do His good will,
He abides with us still,
And with all who will trust and obey

Chorus:
Trust and obey,
For there’s no other way
To be happy in Jesus,
But to trust and obey.

2. Not a shadow can rise,
Not a cloud in the skies,
But His smile quickly drives it away;
Not a doubt nor a fear
Not a sigh nor a tear,
Can abide while we trust and obey.

3. Not a burden we bear,
Not a sorrow we share
But our toil He doth richly repay;
Not a grief nor a loss,
Not a frown nor a cross,
But is blest if we trust and obey.

4. But we never can prove
The delights of His love
Until all on the altar we lay;
For the favour He shows,
And the joy He bestows,
Are for them who will trust and obey.

5. Then in fellowship sweet
We will sit at His feet,
Or we’ll walk by His side in the way;
What He says we will do
Where He sends we will go
Never fear, only trust and obey.

Open Heaven 27 January 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 27 January 2019 Sunday Daily Devotional.

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A Glorious Beginning (Part 2) By Pastor Faith Oyedepo

Topic: A Glorious Beginning (Part 2)

Dear reader,

Peace and blessings in Jesus name! Last week we looked at some steps to take on the journey to a glorious family life and today we shall be considering others. As you consciously put all you learn from these series of teachings to work, I expect that everything in your life will begin to turn positively in your favour!

Let go of Bitterness

Bitterness is a very little thing that grows into a big mountain. Remember I said that bitterness is at the root of every unforgiveness. For instance, if your spouse or a family member did something to hurt you and you refuse to forgive him or her, every remembrance of the incidence brings pain to you. Watch it! That is bitterness springing up gradually. If it is not dealt with immediately, it will ultimately trouble you. The Bible says: Looking diligently lest any man fail of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and thereby many be defiled (Hebrews 12:15). The term “springing up” connotes a thing that starts small, and then suddenly shoots up. Once bitterness gains access into your heart and it is not handled immediately, very soon, it will magnify itself and dominate you. That shall not be your portion in Jesus’ name.

Another thing about bitterness is that it actually troubles and estranges individuals. You lose your rest to bitterness. If you are bitter against your spouse, when he or she is in the sitting room, you will want to be in the bedroom; there is usually no rest within you.

The spirit of bitterness is what is plaguing so many families today. As you engage in spiritual clean-up, the spirit of bitterness has to give way so that the blessing of God can find its way in your family. The Word of God says: If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear me (Psalm 66:18). If you want to experience the blessings that God has reserved for this year, you have to do away with every form of iniquity in your life and family.

Also Read: Fitting the Pieces to Form a Whole (Part 2) By Pastor Faith Oyedepo

Bitterness also makes you fall short of the grace of God. That means, when you harbour bitterness, you are actually frustrating the grace of God in your life. And what are you without His grace? The Word of God says: But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace (1 Corinthians 15:10). You need God’s grace to succeed in your family; so, watch that spirit of bitterness! The following steps will help you overcome the spirit of bitterness:

1. Confess your sins and ask God for mercy
2. Communicate your hurts with your spouse/family members
3. Take a loving approach when doing so
4. Be willing to forgive others and ask for their forgiveness
5. Ask for God’s grace to avoid the chains of bitterness in the future

Let go of Anger

Another thing that can hinder God’s blessing from reaching your family is anger. We all get angry at one time or the other, but the Word of God says: Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath: Neither give place to the devil (Ephesians 4:26-27). By holding on to anger, you open the door to sin. If you are upset about the way your spouse or any of your family members does certain things at certain times, rather than exploding and speaking cruel words which can cause irreparable damage, control your emotions and take a walk or go to your prayer closet until your anger subsides. Anger is like a kettle of boiling water. As long as the fire is on, the water boils hotter. To cool the water, you will need to turn off the source of fire, place the kettle on a cool surface and give it time to cool down. Within a few hours, that formerly boiling water can be drunk straight from a glass. Anger is just like that. Watch it!

You need to be born again to receive the grace of God to do away with those things that can rob you of a glorious family life. If you are not yet born again 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 born again and now 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.

TOPIC: Christian Couples and In-Laws [RCCG Sunday School STUDENT Manual 27 January 2019]

MEMORY VERSE: “And Boaz answered and said unto her, It hath fully been shewed me, all that thou hast done unto thy mother in law since the death of thine husband: and how thou hast left thy father and thy mother, and the land of thy nativity, and art come unto a people which thou knewest not heretofore.” – Ruth 2:11 (scroll down for RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL 27 January 2019 HYMN)

BIBLE PASSAGE: Ruth 1:1-18 KJV (RCCG Sunday School STUDENT Manual 27 January 2019)

1 Now it came to pass in the days when the judges ruled, that there was a famine in the land. And a certain man of Bethlehemjudah went to sojourn in the country of Moab, he, and his wife, and his two sons.

2 And the name of the man was Elimelech, and the name of his wife Naomi, and the name of his two sons Mahlon and Chilion, Ephrathites of Bethlehemjudah. And they came into the country of Moab, and continued there.

3 And Elimelech Naomi’s husband died; and she was left, and her two sons.

4 And they took them wives of the women of Moab; the name of the one was Orpah, and the name of the other Ruth: and they dwelled there about ten years.

5 And Mahlon and Chilion died also both of them; and the woman was left of her two sons and her husband.

6 Then she arose with her daughters in law, that she might return from the country of Moab: for she had heard in the country of Moab how that the LORD had visited his people in giving them bread.

7 Wherefore she went forth out of the place where she was, and her two daughters in law with her; and they went on the way to return unto the land of Judah.

8 And Naomi said unto her two daughters in law, Go, return each to her mother’s house: the LORD deal kindly with you, as ye have dealt with the dead, and with me.

9 The LORD grant you that ye may find rest, each of you in the house of her husband. Then she kissed them; and they lifted up their voice, and wept.

10 And they said unto her, Surely we will return with thee unto thy people.

11 And Naomi said, Turn again, my daughters: why will ye go with me? are there yet any more sons in my womb, that they may be your husbands?

12 Turn again, my daughters, go your way; for I am too old to have an husband. If I should say, I have hope, if I should have an husband also to night, and should also bear sons;

13 Would ye tarry for them till they were grown? would ye stay for them from having husbands? nay, my daughters; for it grieveth me much for your sakes that the hand of the LORD is gone out against me.

14 And they lifted up their voice, and wept again: and Orpah kissed her mother in law; but Ruth clave unto her.

15 And she said, Behold, thy sister in law is gone back unto her people, and unto her gods: return thou after thy sister in law.

16 And Ruth said, Intreat me not to leave thee, or to return from following after thee: for whither thou goest, I will go; and where thou lodgest, I will lodge: thy people shall be my people, and thy God my God:

17 Where thou diest, will I die, and there will I be buried: the LORD do so to me, and more also, if ought but death part thee and me.

18 When she saw that she was stedfastly minded to go with her, then she left speaking unto her.

LESSON INTRODUCTION:

Christian couples are expected to live according to the dictates of God’s word. For instance, the bible tells us that a man should leave his parents and cleave to his wife. Gen. 2:24. This shows that a line must be drawn between the families from which both parents originated and the new family the couple is building. However, bible admonishes us to honour our parents. Exodus 20:12; Deut.5:16 and do good to all men especially the members of our household. Gal.6:10. It should be noted that in-laws are people related to us by marriage and we should deal with them with godly wisdom. James 3:17.

LESSON OUTLINES

1. BUILD A CORDIAL RELATIONSHIP
2. THE THIN LINE

BUILD A CORDIAL RELATIONSHIP

Let us learn from Ruth’s relationship with her mother in-law. She placed her in the position of her own biological mother.

We must treat our in-laws like our own blood relations. In relating with in-laws, Christian couples should therefore:

1 Avoid preconceptions: Do relate with your in-laws from a biased perspective. Be open in your dealings with them.(Rom.12:10, 16; 1 Peter 3:8)

2 Avoid acting like strangers: Do well to let your in-laws see you as another child of theirs and not a stranger.(Prov.18:24; John 15:15).

3 Avoid damaging rules: Make sure you avoid rules that can destroy the relationship with your in-laws.(Tim.5:1-2). Be wise in all decisions relating to your in-laws especially in speech.(Psalm 34:13; Col. 4:6)

4 Treat in-laws as important people and avoid strife.(Phil. 2:3). Exhibit maturity and patience with in-laws.(2 Cor. 6:4).

5 Remain humble and encourage mutual submission.(1 Pet. 5:5; Eph. 5:21).

Always seek peace and pursue it. (Psalms 34:14; Rom.12:18)

THE THIN LINE

While it is important to establish a cordial relationship with in-laws, it is equally important that in-laws give some breathing space to their married sons or daughters to enable them build a godly home. There should be little or no external interference (Col. 3:21; Matt. 19:4-6). In-laws, especially parents of the couple, can counsel (Prov. 11:14; 19: 20-21) and prayerfully support their children in marriage without necessarily imposing their views.(Eph. 6:4). The married couple should be allowed to make their own decisions.

CONCLUSION: Christian couples must relate with their in-laws in love and as light/salt of the world(Matt. 5:13-14).

Live at peace and remain humble at all times (Heb. 12:14).

QUESTIONS:

1. Mention 4 ways couples can build a cordial relationship with their in-laws.
2. What roles should in-laws play in maintaining the thin line with their married sons or daughter?

ASSIGNMENT: Identity five (5) things that can cause disaffection between in-laws and their married sons and daughters.

For Further Reading: Matt. 5:14; 1 Timothy 5:13; Phil. 2:15; Ephesians 5:23-33. Luke 5:13.

Also Read: RCCG Sunday School STUDENT Manual 20 January 2019, Lesson 21

RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL 27 JANUARY 2019 HYMN

1. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
   O how I love Thee well,
   I am happy, it makes me glad
   To rejoice at Thy birth.
2. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day, Thy friendship suits me well,
   Both young and old will sing Thy song,
   We long for Sunday School.
3. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
   Christ was Thy first teacher,
   The Holy Spirit, great teacher,
   Does manifest in thee.
4. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
   This testimony is sure,
   That God, the Father Almighty,
   Poured His blessing on Thee.
5. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
   Though the sun be so bright,
   Or if the clouds black with rain,
   I’ll be in Sunday School.
6. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
   I rejoice to see Thee,
   Will thou pass over me today?
   Without my being blest?