Open Heaven 11 November 2018 – What A Great Father He is!

Open Heaven 11 November 2018 Sunday Daily Devotional by Pastor E A Adeboye – What A Great Father He is!

Topic: What A Great Father He is! (Open Heaven 11 November 2018)

Memorise: “The LORD preserveth the strangers; he relieveth the fatherless and widow: but the way of the wicked he turneth upside down.”– Psalm 146:9

Read: Psalm 68:4-10 (KJV)

4 Sing unto God, sing praises to his name: extol him that rideth upon the heavens by his name JAH, and rejoice before him.

5 A father of the fatherless, and a judge of the widows, is God in his holy habitation.

6 God setteth the solitary in families: he bringeth out those which are bound with chains: but the rebellious dwell in a dry land.

7 O God, when thou wentest forth before thy people, when thou didst march through the wilderness; Selah:

8 The earth shook, the heavens also dropped at the presence of God: even Sinai itself was moved at the presence of God, the God of Israel.

9 Thou, O God, didst send a plentiful rain, whereby thou didst confirm thine inheritance, when it was weary.

10 Thy congregation hath dwelt therein: thou, O God, hast prepared of thy goodness for the poor.

Bible in One Year: Lamentations 1-2, Luke 20:1-26

Open Heaven 11 November 2018 Sunday MESSAGE:

The God that we serve is a Father who is always present and is ever ready to help. He is full of love, compassion and mercy for all of His children, and He gives each one of them uninterrupted attention. As the Almighty Father, He is capable of giving us everything that we can ever need. He knows His children even more than they even know themselves – He knows their tomorrow and every single detail about them even before they were born.

No matter how great and good an earthly father is, he will still fall short and fail in some aspects of his children’s wellbeing. An earthly father cannot boast of being with his children always. An earthly father cannot boast of knowing his children so well that he knows how to comfort them at all times. Even when he says he is capable of giving his children everything they ask for, he cannot give them good health, retentive memory, safe journey, and other things that money can’t buy. Our heavenly Father is the perfect Father to the fatherless, and He is a Father that other fathers run to in times of trouble. His love for His children immeasurably surpasses the love that an earthly father has for his children. Some people frown when they hear me call God my Daddy. Well, I don’t know about you, but this God is my Daddy. He has shown so much care to me ever since I met Him that I cannot but see Him as my Daddy. He understands me, comforts me, protects me, heals me, corrects me, helps me and carries me. If God has been all these to you, I want you to take a moment, look up to heaven and just say, “Daddy I love You.”

Have you been fatherless? Have you been lonely? Has your earthly father been distant and cold? Then you need to experience the loving kindness of Abba Father. To belong to Him, you need to be reborn by Him. His love is enough to wrap you in warmth for evermore. To enter into this special relationship with Him, confess these words:

Dear God, I come to You in the Name of Jesus. I acknowledge that I am a sinner. I am sorry for my sins and the life that I have lived. Lord, I want to start afresh; come into my heart and be the Lord of my life. Make me a new creature in You. Thank You Abba Father for saving me.

After making these confessions in faith, you now need to find a Bible-believing church to attend so that you can build the relationship that has just begun between you and this Great Father.

Open Heaven 11 November 2018 Sunday Key Point:

God says to you today, “I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with loving-kindness” (Jeremiah 31:3).

Also Read: Open Heaven 10 November 2018 – How to Access Good Life

Open Heaven 11 November 2018 Sunday Hymn 8: The Great Physician

1. The Great Physician now is near,
The sympathizing Jesus;
He speaks the drooping heart to cheer,
Oh, hear the voice of Jesus!

Chorus:
Sweetest note in seraph song,
Sweetest Name on mortal tongue;
Sweetest carol ever sung,
Jesus, blessed Jesus.

2. Your many sins are all forgiv’n,
Oh, hear the voice of Jesus;
Go on your way in peace to heav’n,
And wear a crown with Jesus.

3. All glory to the dying Lamb!
I now believe in Jesus;
I love the blessed Saviour’s Name,
I love the Name of Jesus.

4. His Name dispels my guilt and fear,
No other name but Jesus;
Oh, how my soul delights to hear
The precious Name of Jesus!

Open Heaven 11 November 2018 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 11 November 2018 Sunday Daily Devotional.

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Kenneth Copeland Devotional 11 November 2018 – A Powerhouse of Protection

Topic: A Powerhouse of Protection [Kenneth Copeland Devotional 11 November 2018]

No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and their righteousness is of me, saith the Lord. – Isaiah 54:17

No weapon formed against you shall prosper. Isn’t that great news! Isn’t it good to know that no sickness, no circumstance, no problem that rises against you can successfully bring you down?

Some years ago, one of our friends was facing a lawsuit. He and I prayed together according to this scripture and agreed it was the final word in the situation, not the allegations against him. We stood in faith, believing that lawsuit had to fail.

Sure enough, when my friend went to court, they just couldn’t beat him. He didn’t win that case because of his keen and witty lawyers. He won because he was innocent and because he had believed that powerful promise of God.

Follow his example. When the devil attacks you in some area of your life, don’t sit around crying and begging God to save you. Open up your Bible to Isaiah 54:17 instead. Remind yourself of what God has promised you. Use that promise to strengthen you against sin and every other evil work the devil would like to use to keep you bound.

Then establish yourself on it through prayer. Say, “Lord, I refuse to be afraid of this weapon the devil has brought against me because I know that according to Your Word, it cannot prosper. I trust You to protect me, and I thank You for it now. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.”

Don’t let the powerhouse of God’s protection go to waste. Put it to work in your life. It is your rightful heritage as a servant of the Lord.

Scripture Reading: Isaiah 54:10-17

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This message was written by Kenneth and Gloria Copeland, the leader of the Kenneth Copeland Ministries (www.KCM.org) that specializes in teaching principles of bible faith – prayer, healing, salvation and other biblical topics.

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Andrew Wommack Devotional 11 November 2018: Exercise Your Soul

Topic: Exercise Your Soul [Andrew Wommack Devotional 11 November 2018]

Matthew 26:41 “Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.”

Our spirit is not our problem. The born-again Christian receives a new spirit at conversion, that is just like Jesus’ (1 Jn. 4:17) because it is the Spirit of Jesus. Our born-again spirit is always willing to do God’s will. It’s our flesh that is the problem.

The flesh, as Jesus describes it here, not only includes our physical body but also describes our soul. God has given every believer everything it takes to walk in victory, but “we have this treasure in earthen vessels” (2 Cor. 4:7). That is saying that our spirit, where God has deposited all of His power and glory, is locked inside our flesh.

That does not mean that we cannot tap into this divine source. As much as we will renew our minds and act on the Word of God, we can experience this divine flow through our physical bodies. However, just as we must use our muscles to increase in strength, we must exercise ourselves (soul, mind and body) unto godliness (1 Tim. 4:7-8).

Prayer is one important way of exercising ourselves unto godliness, and is why Jesus admonished His disciples to watch and pray with Him.

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This message was written by The Association of Related Ministries International (ARMI) is an extension of Andrew Wommack Ministries (AWM). ARMI is a unique partnership committed to providing resources to help like-minded ministers succeed in a spirit of excellence and to draw from the experience and expertise of both the AWM and Charis Bible College staff. (www.awmi.net).

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Billy Graham Devotional 11 November 2018 – A Creative God

Topic: A Creative God [Billy Graham Devotional 11 November 2018]

For we know not what we should pray for as we ought; but the Spirit himself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. — Romans 8:26

John Knox, with an all-consuming soul-concern for his country, prayed, “Give me Scotland, or I die!” His earnest travail was rewarded with a spiritual rebirth in his land. This is what is termed “praying in the Spirit.” It is the manifestation of a deep spiritual concern for others, and it is instilled by the Spirit of God. This kind of prayer can leap over oceans, speed across burning deserts, spring over mountains, bound through jungles, and carry the healing, helping power of the Gospel to the object of prayer.

That “the Spirit Himself makes intercession” indicates that it is actually God pleading, praying, and mourning through us. Thus we become co-laborers with God, actual partners with Him; our lives are lifted from the low plane of selfishness to the high plane of creativeness with God. John Knox travailed, and the Church in Scotland broke into new life.

Prayer for the day: My heart’s cry is heard—thank You, Lord Jesus!

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Written by Billy Graham, Founder of Billy Graham Evangelistic Association(BGEA). BGEA exists to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ by every effective means and to equip the church and others to do the same.

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Why Black Church Leaders Often Get Away With Sexual Misconduct, and the Woman Breaking the Silence

(Photo: Courtesy of Andrea Garrison)Andrea Garrison is a model in New York City.

It was Halloween night at the 5,000-member Inspirational Bible Church in Cincinnati, Ohio, and Pastor Victor S. Couzens was wielding the “blood” of Jesus like a “weapon” against everything he believes is attacking him and his congregation.

Nattily dressed with well-coiffed dreadlocks, he exuded a self-assured confidence as he spoke in tongues while sauntering across the stage toward a sleek, cross-adorned pulpit that rose automatically from the ground.

“I plead the blood. I take the blood as our defense. I take the blood as our offense. I take the blood as our weapon. I take the blood as our shield. I take the blood as our response. I plead the blood of Christ over you,” he declared forcefully as his affirming followers joined him with hands raised in a din of prayers.

It was the ninth day of special prayer at Couzens’ church. On this night, he seemed confident he was covered under the blood of Jesus and forgiven of all his sins. No weapon formed against him would prosper while he is covered by the blood of Jesus.

It had also been nine days since Andrea Garrison, a 30-year-old New York City model sparked calls for his resignation. Garrison announced on Facebook Live that Couzens had been…

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Family in car flee deadly US wildfires

The Facebook video shows the motorist’s car driving through fast-moving flames on the highway near the town of Paradise where five people were found dead in vehicles that were torched by fire.

In the clip, the driver says, “That sucks, people are going to lose some houses” as a woman sitting in the back of the car cries.

 

The woman then prays: “Heavenly father, please help us. Please help us to be safe.

“I’m grateful for Jeremy and his willingness to be brave.”

The couple in the car have since confirmed they are safe.

 

There are three major fires burning in California, with one destroying an entire town and killing nine people.

Officials say 200-thousand people have been forced to leave their homes, including the resort of Malibu, home to Hollywood stars.

 

Meanwhile, Donald Trump’s claiming the “gross mismanagement of forests” is to blame for California’s wildfires.

In a tweet, the President threatened to end funding for forest management unless things improve.

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Notable Voices and the Week in Review: November 10, 2018

Three Scary Money Stats — Art Rainer

Before you read, please note—this post is not for the faint at heart. Okay, you’ve been warned. Americans are experiencing some real struggles in the area of personal finance. We have too much debt and too little savings. We spend more than we make. The result is some pretty terrifying money statistics. Here are three:


Five Things you Can’t Rush in a Church — Facts & Trends

Our desire for immediate results from technology bleeds into our expectations of other humans. Instead of seeing them as people created in the image of God, we treat them as cogs in the wheel of progress and production. But God is not a God in a hurry. After creating the world and bringing humanity into existence, He took a day off and rested.


How to Be Thankful Amidst Times of Division — Micah Fries

How do we give thanks when it seems that so many people are angry? How do we give thanks when we are the ones who are angry? I actually think Thanksgiving can be a necessary respite in the midst of an angry moment. Consider a few thoughts about having a thankful Thanksgiving, even when the world around you seems so angry.


10 Signs That You’re the Boss But Not the Leader — Tony Morgan

From time to time I’ll walk into a church and quickly learn that the team is not healthy. What may be surprising to you is that, on the surface, everything looks good. It’s possible that the church may be growing and the ministry may be having a huge impact in many people’s…

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Blackburn Cathedral wins county’s top culture prize

The judges said they were impressed by the cathedral’s ability to attract a wide variety of people and visiting groups, its strong commitment to volunteering and the services held.

The Dean of Blackburn, the Very Rev Peter Howell-Jones and the Executive Director, Sharon Grayston accepted the prize at the Marketing Lancashire awards ceremony on Wednesday evening.

 

The Dean said: “The judges also said that the Cathedral had clearly become a catalyst for the transformation of Blackburn town centre, which we found particularly satisfying.”

The Cathedral team of the Dean, Grayston, and Canon Rowena Pailing, were questioned by a panel of seven judges, who later paid an unannounced visit to the Cathedral as part of the judging process.

Blackburn Cathedral

 

Very Rev Howell-Jones added: “We were the only visible Christian organization in a room full of more than 500 people, representing more than 100 organisations.

“Cathedrals are both tourist and cultural venues, and here was an opportunity to explain what we do and how we do it. The judges clearly liked what they heard and saw when they visited us.”

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Christian persecution ignored because there’s no word for it, Archbishop claims

His Eminence Archbishop Angaelos’ comments follow the Government’s announcement on Friday that it is going to spend £12 million promoting freedom of religion or belief around the world.

Speaking on BBC Radio 4’s Today programme, Archbishop Angaelos said that without an expression to describe Christian persecution, it was “left to happen” and is “not seen as the phenomenon which we know it is”.

 

“We know it’s a phenomenon in many countries, just as deplorable as anti-Semitism, Islamophobia and anything else that targets people precisely for their faith and so therefore must be addressed at the same level.”

The Archbishop claimed a new phrase would allow people of “all faiths” to work together to stop the persecution of Christians in a simpler way.

He added: “You can’t have a hashtag that says ‘persecution of Christians…x, y or z’.”

Asked if he had thought of a suitable word or phrase, the Archbishop said: “Not yet…this can’t be mine, I can’t own it alone.”

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Roll of Honour book includes five relatives of centenarian

The book was created by Reverend Andrew Hunter, minister of Kirkton United Free Church in Carluke, South Lanarkshire, who served alongside the troops in France from August to October 1915 and survived.

He compiled the roll to honour the courage of the 123 men from the church who served, 23 of whom did not survive.

 

Carluke, dubbed the “town called courage”, is the birthplace of three men who were awarded the Victoria Cross (VC) and businessman Sir Angus Grossart has gifted road signs in honour of the men, who all have streets named after them.

The roll of honour contains the names and photographs of five members of the family of Janie Stewart, 101, who all survived the war and returned to Carluke.

Wilson, Andrew and William Brooks were brothers – and Ms Stewart’s uncles – and Alexander and Robert Brooks were her cousins.

Ms Stewart, who has been a member of what is now KirktonChurch of Scotland all her life, said her prized copy was gifted to her uncle Andrew “in recognition of his service in the Great War”.

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Reverend Iain Cunningham, minister of Kirkton Church, said: “The book produced at the end of the First World War is a thoughtful and respectful memorial to the 123 young men from Kirkton who answered the call to serve.

“Sadly, 23 of them did not return and nine received distinguished military…

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