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16/06/2026

OPEN HEAVEN DAILY DEVOTIONAL

DATE: TUESDAY JUNE 16TH 2026

TOPIC: THE LIVING DEAD

MEMORISE:
"I have set the LORD always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved." Psalm 16:8

BIBLE READING: 1 CORINTHIANS 11:24-26

24 And when he had given thanks, he brake it, and said, Take, eat: this is my body, which is broken for you: this do in remembrance of me.

25 After the same manner also he took the cup, when he had supped, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood: this do ye, as oft as ye drink it, in remembrance of me.

26 For as often as ye eat this bread, and drink this cup, ye do shew the Lord's death till he come.

MESSAGE:
In John 6:53, Jesus Christ said that only those who partake of His flesh and blood will have life in them. This implies that anyone who does not accept Him as his or her Lord and Saviour is as good as dead. Such people may seem to be alive, but really, there is no life in them, and it would be correct to refer to them as ‘the living dead'.

As we see in today's Bible reading, Jesus Christ instituted the Lord's Supper, also known as the Holy Communion, to illustrate the eating of His flesh and drinking of His blood. He shared bread and wine with His disciples that night, describing it as the new covenant in His blood. Partaking of the flesh and blood of Jesus gives us life as Christians, and this is why the Holy Communion is such a powerful meal.

The Lord Jesus also commanded His disciples to continue having the meal in remembrance of Him until His return. So, as often as we believers partake of the Holy Communion, we bring the sacrifice of our Lord and Saviour to remembrance. This has several benefits for us believers, one of which is that it helps us to keep Him before us at all times. This means that as a believer, when Christ is always before you, satan has no chance to attack you.

As we see in today's memory verse, David said that he had set the Lord always before him, and because He was at his right hand, he would not be moved. This was the confidence David had that nothing could shake him since the Lord was always before him. When you partake of the Holy Communion often and worthily, you will be secured from evil and surrounded by favour because the Lord will always be before you.

Apart from those who do not partake of the flesh and blood of Jesus, those who do so while wallowing in sin can also be referred to as the 'living dead'. This is because, as they partake of the Holy Communion, God is right before them, and they incur His wrath because they are living in sin. This can also make such persons sickly and even cost them their lives (1 Corinthians 11:29-30).

Beloved, don't be among the 'living dead'. Accept Jesus as your Lord and Saviour if you haven't, stay away from sin, and always make the best of the privilege to sit at the Lord's table as often as you can.

KEY POINT:
Those who reject the sacrifice of Jesus are the living dead.

AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A ADEBOYE

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: PSALMS 62-68

HYMN 23: ALL TO JESUS I SURRENDER

1 All to Jesus, I surrender,
All to Him I freely give,
I will ever love and trust Him,
In His presence daily live

Refrain
I surrender all,
I surrender all,
All to Thee,
My blessed Saviour,
I surrender all

2 All to Jesus I surrender,
Humbly at His feet i bow,
Worldly pleasures all forsaken,
Take me, Jesus, take me now,

3 All to Jesus, I surrender,
Lord, I give myself to Thee,
Fill me with Thy love and power
Let Thy blessing fall on me.

4 All to Jesus I surrender,
Now I feel the sacred flame,
O the joy of full salvation!
Glory, glory, to His name.

15/06/2026

OPEN HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL

DATE: MONDAY JUNE 15THV2026

TOPIC: BE RICH IN GOOD WORKS

MEMORISE:
For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them. - (Ephesians 2:10)

BIBLE READING: 1 TIMOTHY 6:17-19 (KJV)

17 Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy;

18 That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate;

19 Laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.

MESSAGE:
I once spent the night in the house of a wealthy man, and he invited me to stay for breakfast. When I got to the dining table, I was presented with a variety of dishes to choose from. There were so many options that I became overwhelmed and began to long for the simplicity of the meals in my house.

Beloved, I have spent a little over 80 years in this world, and I have realised that it takes really simple things to truly enjoy life. It is good to be wealthy; however, if people make their material possessions the focus of their lives to the extent that even regular things in their lives become complicated, it can lead to depression.

In today's Bible reading, Paul urged Timothy to tell those who were rich in the church he was overseeing not to be high-minded but to be rich in good works. God doesn't give people wealth so they can flaunt it; He blesses people with wealth so they can be good stewards of His resources. Any fellow who hoards what God has given him or her will not enjoy happiness because it is always more blessed to give than to receive (Acts 20:35). God wants His children to be rich in good works. He wants them to be like the women in Luke 8:2-3 who used their resources to minister to Jesus and advance His earthly ministry. The blessings that God has given to you should be used to bless others.

No matter how big your house is, you cannot sleep in all the rooms in it at the same time. No matter how rich you are, it will be foolish to wash your hands with oil instead of water because you will only be causing trouble for yourself. Life is simple; it should not be complicated in the process of trying to flaunt wealth. Many people have fallen into a state of depression because they allowed their wealth to distract them from the simplicity of life.

Beloved, the only way the wealth God blesses you with can truly make you happy is when you are rich in good works like feeding the poor, supporting missionaries on mission fields, building churches, and expanding God's kingdom in whatever way you can. Therefore, rather than spending your money on the most expensive things you can get, use it to make an impact for God's kingdom in the world.

REFLECTION:
Are you rich in good works?

AUTHOR PASTOR E A ADEBOYE

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: PSALMS 56-61

HYMNAL: 24 I WANT TO BE LIKE JESUS

1 I want to be like Jesus,
So lowly and so meek;
For no one marked an angry word
That ever heard him speak.
Refrain:
I want to be like Jesus,
God's well beloved Son;
I want to be like Jesus,
The pure and holy One.

2 I want to be like Jesus,
So frequently in prayer;
Alone upon the mountain top,
He met his Father there. [Refrain]

3 I want to be like Jesus,
Engaged in doing good,
So that of me it may be said,
He hath done what he could. [Refrain]

4 Alas! I'm not like Jesus,
As any one may see;
Thy gentle Spirit, Savior, send,
And make me like to thee. [Refrain]

14/06/2026

*ABOVE ONLY DEVOTIONAL*

*BY: ARCHBISHOP M. E. BENSON IDAHOSA*

*SUNDAY, JUNE 14TH, 2026*

*FILLING THE EARTH WITH THE GLORY OF GOD*

*PSALMS 72:19 (KJV, NIV), HABAKKUK 2:14 (KJV, NLT)*
*Praise be to his glorious name forever; may the whole earth be filled with his glory. Amen and Amen.* *And blessed be his glorious name for ever: and let the whole earth be filled with his glory; Amen, and Amen.*For the earth shall be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the LORD, as the waters cover the sea. *For as the waters fill the sea, the earth will be filled with an awareness of the glory of the LORD.*

God wants the whole earth to be filled with His glory. He wants His kingdom to come and His will to be done on earth as it is in Heaven, (Matt.6:10). There are many good things we can define and describe as the glory of God, but the perfect definition and utmost reflection of the glory of God, is Christ. Jesus is the brightness of God's glory and express image of God's personality, (Heb. 1:3). The glory of God is in the face of Jesus (2Cor.4:6). In John 1:18 (TPT), John shows us that Jesus is the only One who has declared who God really is. Jesus Himself said whoever has seen Him has seen the Father, (John 14:9).

It is through you and me that the glory of God (Christ) will fill the earth as the waters cover the sea. God wants Christ to overflow from us into the lives of others and the spaces we are in, and from there, continue to increase, spread, overflow and fill the earth.

Preach the Gospel and manifest the life and power of Christ. Speak life and hope to many. See and touch people as Christ would. Go about doing good and healing all oppressed by the devil, (Acts 10:38). God wants people to know about Jesus and also see and experience Jesus through our lives. Keep focusing on Christ and transforming from glory to glory into His image, by the help of the Spirit, (2Cor.3:18).

*PRAYER:*
*FATHER, I THANK YOU THAT THROUGH ME AND OTHER BELIEVERS, CHRIST WHO IS YOUR GLORY, IS FILLING MY ENVIRONMENT AND ALL THE EARTH, AMEN🙏🏽.*

*BIBLE IN ONE YEAR READING PLAN*
*2 Chronicles 19-23*

12/06/2026

OPEN HEAVEN DAILY DEVOTIONAL

DATE: FRIDAY JUNE 12TH 2026

TOPIC: PRAYERS FOR YOUTHS

MEMORISE:
"My son, hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother: For they shall be an ornament of grace unto thy head, and chains about thy neck." Proverbs 1:8-9

BIBLE READING: 1 PETER 5:5-9

5 Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.

6 Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:

7 Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.

8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:

9 Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world.

PRAYERS:

1 Father, I thank You for the youths around me. Thank You for making them strong, creative, and innovative. I am grateful for Your abundant grace towards them.

2 Father, please open the eyes of our youths' understanding. Cause them to know the hope of their calling and Your great power that is at work in their lives, in Jesus' name.

3 Lord, please keep the youths on the right path. Guide them with Your eyes and keep them from taking wrong turns and making wrong decisions, in Jesus' name.

4 Father, please teach the youths to watch their mouths and guard their hearts. May they not ensnare themselves with the thoughts of their hearts and the words of their mouths in any way, in Jesus' name.

5 Father, please teach the youths to honour You with their time, gifts, and positions. Help them see that every good and perfect gift they possess comes from You, in Jesus' name.

6 Lord, please teach the youths how to trust completely in You. Teach them not to lean on their own understanding but acknowledge You in all their ways, in Jesus' name.

7 Father, please bless the youths with good success. Hear their cries for help and meet them at the point of their needs, in Jesus' name.

8 Father, please open great doors of opportunities for the youths, and help them to be adequately prepared when they come, in Jesus' name.

9 Father, please let the mind that was in Christ Jesus be in all our youths and flood their paths with light, in Jesus' name.

10 Lord, please cause every backslidden Christian youth to hear the voice of the Good Shepherd again and return home. Draw them back to You with Your lovingkindness and mercy, in Jesus' name.

11 Father, please strengthen the youths so they can withstand the devil's temptations. May they not be entangled in the devil's web of addictions and immorality, in Jesus' name.

12 Your personal prayer points for the youths.

AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A ADEBOYE

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: PSALMS 38-42

HYMN 22: SWEET HOUR OF PRAYER

1 Sweet hour of prayer! sweet hour of prayer!
That calls me from a world of care,
And bids me at my Father’s throne
Make all my wants and wishes known.
In seasons of distress and grief,
My soul has often found relief,
And oft escaped the tempter’s snare,
By thy return, sweet hour of prayer!

2 Sweet hour of prayer! sweet hour of prayer!
The joys I feel, the bliss I share,
Of those whose anxious spirits burn
With strong desires for thy return!
With such I hasten to the place
Where God my Savior shows His face,
And gladly take my station there,
And wait for thee, sweet hour of prayer!

3 Sweet hour of prayer! sweet hour of prayer!
Thy wings shall my petition bear
To Him whose truth and faithfulness
Engage the waiting soul to bless.
And since He bids me seek His face,
Believe His Word and trust His grace,
I’ll cast on Him my every care,
And wait for thee, sweet hour of prayer!

4 Sweet hour of prayer! sweet hour of prayer!
May I thy consolation share,
Till, from Mount Pisgah’s lofty height,
I view my home and take my flight.
This robe of flesh I’ll drop, and rise
To seize the everlasting prize,
And shout, while passing through the air,
“Farewell, farewell, sweet hour of prayer!”

11/06/2026

OPEN HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL

DATE: THURSDAY JUNE 11TH 2026

TOPIC: LOVE SHOULD NOT HINDER GOD'S WILL

MEMORISE:
But he turned, and said unto Peter, Get thee behind me, Satan: thou art an offence unto me: for thou savourest not the things that be of God, but those that be of men. - (Matthew 16:23)

BIBLE READING: 1 SAMUEL 17:26-31 (KJV)

26 And David spake to the men that stood by him, saying, What shall be done to the man that killeth this Philistine, and taketh away the reproach from Israel? for who is this uncircumcised Philistine, that he should defy the armies of the living God?

27 And the people answered him after this manner, saying, So shall it be done to the man that killeth him.

28 And Eliab his eldest brother heard when he spake unto the men; and Eliab's anger was kindled against David, and he said, Why camest thou down hither? and with whom hast thou left those few sheep in the wilderness? I know thy pride, and the naughtiness of thine heart; for thou art come down that thou mightest see the battle.

29 And David said, What have I now done? Is there not a cause?

30 And he turned from him toward another, and spake after the same manner: and the people answered him again after the former manner.

31 And when the words were heard which David spake, they rehearsed them before Saul: and he sent for him.

MESSAGE:
In December 2018, I went for the RCCG's annual Let's-Go-A-Fishing evangelism programme, as I usually do. The roads were bad, but I didn't let that bother me because I was already used to travelling on bad roads. However, the roads were so bad that year that by the third day of the programme, my body broke down completely, and I had to spend Christmas Day in bed. When it was time to return to Redemption City, I was so weak physically that I couldn't go by road. Therefore, arrangements were made for a helicopter to transport me. When the helicopter arrived, a crowd of people gathered around it, making it difficult for me to get on board. My protocol team managed to get me on board the helicopter; however, the crowd made it impossible for it to take off. They clung to the helicopter, and the situation became so charged that one of its windows broke. To God's glory, I survived that encounter and returned home safely.

Sometimes, people who love you may think that they are acting in your best interests; however, their actions might be causing more harm to you than good. The people who gathered around the helicopter, as I narrated above, didn't do so because they wanted to hurt me. They gathered because they love me, but they didn't know that their actions might have seriously harmed me.

In today's Bible reading, Eliab was trying to protect David as every big brother would do. His younger brother had no combat training whatsoever, yet he was determined to challenge a seasoned warrior. If you were in Eliab's shoes, you would also have done everything possible to prevent David from facing Goliath. However, even though he had good intentions, his actions might have prevented David from fulfilling his destiny.

Beloved, you must be careful to know when your loved ones are acting in a manner that would limit you from fulfilling God's plan for your life. In Matthew 16:21-23, Peter, who had just declared that Jesus is the Son of God, started to rebuke the Master because He began to talk about His impending death. He obviously loved Jesus, yet he almost became a stumbling block to the Lord fulfilling His earthly assignment. I pray that God will help you discern whenever your loved ones' actions are hindering His will for your life. May He give you the courage to refuse to allow their words and actions prevent you from doing His will, in Jesus' name.

PRAYER POINT:
Father, please help me to discern when my loved ones are not mindful of Your will concerning my life.

AUTHOR PASTOR E A ADEBOYE

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: PSALMS 34-37

HYMNAL: 28 - GUIDE ME, O THOU GREAT JEHOVAH

1 Guide me, O my great Redeemer,
pilgrim through this barren land;
I am weak, but you are mighty;
hold me with your powerful hand.
Bread of heaven, bread of heaven,
feed me now and evermore,
feed me now and evermore.

2 Open now the crystal fountain,
where the healing waters flow.
Let the fire and cloudy pillar
lead me all my journey through.
Strong Deliverer, strong Deliverer,
ever be my strength and shield,
ever be my strength and shield.

3 When I tread the verge of Jordan,
bid my anxious fears subside.
Death of death, and hell's Destruction,
land me safe on Canaan's side.
Songs of praises, songs of praises
I will ever sing to you,
I will ever sing to you.

10/06/2026

OPEN HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL
WEDNESDAY 10TH JUNE 2026
THEME: MIND YOUR FRIENDS

MEMORISE:
Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt manners. 1 CORINTHIANS 15:33

READ: 2 CORINTHIANS 6:14-17
14 Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness?
15 And what concord hath Christ with Belial? or what part hath he that believeth with an infidel?
16 And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the temple of the living God; as God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people.
17 Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you.

MESSAGE:
Many Christians profess to be children of God; however, they still maintain really close friendships with unbelievers and are heavily influenced negatively by such relationships. They attend church regularly, but they have friends who want nothing to do with the Church.

Christians such as this might hear God’s word regularly and even be involved in the various church activities; however, when they are in the midst of their friends, they never discuss the things of God with them. Eventually, their association with such friends becomes a thorn that chokes God’s word in their hearts.

Today’s Bible reading admonishes us to be separate from the world because light has nothing to do with darkness.

Believe me, it is easier for a fellow to be brought down than to be pulled up by another fellow. This means that it is easier for friends who are unbelievers to pull down a Christian than for the Christian to pull such friends up. This is why Paul advised Christians not to be unequally yoked with unbelievers.

Beloved, if you have friends who are worldly, you most likely will begin to care so much about worldly things, and James 4:4 tells us that friendship with the world is enmity with God. When your close friends always speak ill about God, the Church, and men of God, you will likely begin to mock the things of God.

In 2 Timothy 4:10, Paul told us about a young man named Demas who was his companion on some of his missionary journeys but eventually forsook him and left the faith because he loved the world.

When a fellow allows unholy friends to introduce little foxes like ungodly habits, unrighteous conversations, and immoral behaviour into his or her life, it will eventually ruin the fellow Song of Solomon 2:15.

Are there wild desires or ungodly habits in your life that can be traced to your association with some of your friends? Break up with such desires and habits so that you won’t sow among thorns and miss out on God’s blessings or be pushed out of your purpose like Demas.

Furthermore, dissociate yourself from unholy friends and begin to cultivate a more intimate relationship with God and other believers who can influence you positively and help strengthen your faith.

I pray that the Almighty God will guide you to cultivate relationships with godly people that will influence you to be more committed to Him and strengthen you to fulfil His purpose for your life, in Jesus’ name.

PRAYER POINT:
Father, please guide me to make friends with the right people, in Jesus’ name.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:
PSALMS 28-33

HYMN 7: I AM THINE, O LORD

1 I am Thine O Lord
I have heard Thy voice
And it told Thy love to me
But I long to rise
In the arms of faith
And be closer drawn to Thee
REFRAIN:

Draw me nearer,
Nearer, blessed Lord
To the cross where Thou hast died
Draw me nearer,
Nearer, blessed Lord
To Thy precious, bleeding side

2 Consecrate me now
To Thy service, Lord
By the pow'r of grace divine
Let my soul look up
With a steadfast hope
And my will be lost in Thine

3 Oh, the pure delight
Of a single hour
That before Thy throne I spend
When I kneel in prayer,
And with Thee, my God
I commune as friend with friend.

4 There are depths of love That I cannot know
Till I cross the narrow sea
There are heights of joy That I may not reach
Till I rest in peace with Thee.

09/06/2026

OPEN HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL

DATE: TUESDAY JUNE 9TH 2026

TOPIC: START FROM YOUR JERUSALEM

MEMORIZE:
"But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth." Acts 1:8 (KJV)

BIBLE READING: LUKE 16:10-11

10 He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much: and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much.

11 If therefore ye have not been faithful in the unrighteous mammon, who will commit to your trust the true riches?

MESSAGE:
Many Christians profess that they are the light of the world, which is good because it is the mandate that Jesus gave his followers in Matthew 5:14. However, many of them have not even allowed the light of Christ to shine in their homes, nor have they preached the gospel of Christ to anyone around them. Do you know that if every Christian took it upon themselves to win their hometown to Christ, the whole world could have been saved by now?

When Jesus Christ stepped into my life, He not only used me to greatly extend the reach of His light in my village, Ifèwàrà, but He also used me to bring the name of my village to the world. Today, the people of Ifèwàrà are glad that Adeboye is from there because they are enjoying the benefits of the light of Christ. Believe me, the development of your hometown rests on your shoulders as a Christian because when you allow God's light to shine there, the whole world will begin to take notice of the town. No one can ignore light.

When Jesus gave His disciples the mandate to go out and be witnesses to all nations, He told them to start from Jerusalem, then move to Judea and Samaria before taking over the uttermost parts of the earth (Acts 1:8). God's plan is always that we should start from our 'Jerusalem'. Beloved, your Jerusalem is your family and immediate community. Tell your family members about Jesus. Preach to your neighbours. Let them see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven. Your witnessing will not be effective if you want to start from the uttermost parts of the earth. In fact, God will not give you access to the ends of the earth until you have proven yourself faithful in your Jerusalem. He said that He will only commit more into the hands of the fellow who has been faithful in little (Luke 16:10). If you despise your little corner, God will not commit bigger territories into your hands.

Beloved, ask the Lord how you can be more faithful in your Jerusalem. Ask Him to show you how to shine His light before your immediate family effectively. Allow Him to teach you how to show the love of Christ to your neighbours and colleagues at work. May God shine His light through you to your family members, colleagues, members of your community, and the world at large, in Jesus' name.

REFLECTION:
Do you reflect God's love to your family members, neighbours, and colleagues?

AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A. ADEBOYE

BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: PSALMS 22 - 27

HYMNAL 12 - ONWARD, CHRISTIAN SOLDIERS!

1. Onward, Christian soldiers! Marching as to war,
Looking unto Jesus,
Who is gone before;
Christ, the Royal Master,
Leads against the foe;
Forward into battle,
See His banners go.

CHORUS:
Onward, Christian soldiers!
Marching as to war,
Looking unto Jesus,
Who is gone before.

2. At the name of Jesus
Satan's host doth flee; On then, Christian soldiers On to victory! Hell's foundations quiver At the shout of praise: Brothers, lift your voices,
Loud your anthems raise.

3. Like a mighty army
Moves the Church of God: Brothers, we are treading
Where the saints have trod.
We are not divided, All one body we One in hope and doctrine, One in charity.

4. Crowns and thrones may
perish Kingdoms rise and wane; But the Church of Jesus
Constant will remain: Gates of hell can never 'Gainst that church prevail; We have Christ's own promise And that cannot fail.
5. Onward then, ye people,
Join our happy throng;
Blend with ours your voices
In the triumph song: "Glory, praise and honour, Unto Christ the King", - This, through countless ages, Men and angels sing.

08/06/2026

OPEN HEAVEN DAILY DEVOTIONAL

DATE: MONDAY JUNE 8TH 2026

TOPIC: DONT STOP DREAMING

MEMORISE:
"A man's gift make th room for him, and bringeth him before great men." Proverbs 18:16

BIBLE READING: PSALMS 105:17-21

17 He sent a man before them, even Joseph, who was sold for a servant:

18 Whose feet they hurt with fetters: he was laid in iron:

19 Until the time that his word came: the word of the LORD tried him.

20 The king sent and loosed him; even the ruler of the people and let him go free.

21 He made him lord of his house, and ruler of all his substance:

MESSAGE:
Many people grow up dreaming of great things thàt they want to achieve. However, as they get older, if the circumstances of their lives do not seem to match what they had dreamed about, they tend to start giving up on their dreams. If someone reminds them about the dreams they once had, some of them might say, "Reality set in." Child of God, there is no reality apart from the one you make for yourself. If you stop dreaming or working towards achieving your dreams, they may just never come to pass. However, with your faith in God, continue to dream, work towards achieving them, and you will eventually see them come to pass.

In Genesis 41:41-44, Joseph's opportunity to rule, as he had seen in his dream, eventually came. Although his brothers tried to kill his dream (Genesis 37:18-20), and Potiphar's wife also tried to destroy him (Genesis 39:1-20), God kept him and made him triumphant. When he was in prison, he could have said, "Reality has set in" and given up on his dreams. Rather, he continued to prepare himself by improving his administrative skills and gift of interpreting dreams. From his story, we can see that preparation is crucial in positioning you to achieve your dreams. If Joseph had been laid-back and had refused to prepare and develop himself, he would have missed a great opportunity to fulfil his dreams as he stood before Pharaoh. If all he had told Pharaoh was the interpretation of his dreams without the wise counsel on how to administer the resources of Egypt, perhaps he would have been returned to prison as a privileged prisoner.

Beloved, don't just dream; develop the skills that are needed for your dreams to become a reality and also sharpen the skills you will need when they come to pass. You must also use your God-given gifts at every opportunity you get. Proverbs 18:16 says, "A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.“ Your gifts will give you the chance for your dreams to become a reality, and your skills will make you qualified to live those dreams. When opportunity meets preparation, destiny is sure to be fulfilled.

Beloved, do not despise your days of preparation because they will develop your character and enable you to achieve your dreams and stay relevant for a very long time. I pray that when that great opportunity you desire is around the corner, you will be prepared for it, in Jesus' name.

KEY POINT:
Your dreams will become a reality if you put your faith in God and keep working on them.

AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A ADEBOYE

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: PSALMS 18-21

HYMN 28: GUIDE ME, O THOU GREAT JEHOVAH

1 Guide me, O Thou great Jehovah,
Pilgrim through this barren land.
I am weak, but Thou art mighty;
Hold me with Thy powerful hand.
Bread of heaven, Bread of heaven!
Feed me now and evermore;
Bread of heaven, Bread of heaven!
Feed me now and evermore.

2 Open now the crystal fountain,
Whence the healing stream doth flow;
Let the fiery, cloudy pillar
Lead me all my journey through.
Strong Deliverer! Strong Deliverer!
Be Thou still my Strength and Shield.
Strong Deliverer! Strong Deliverer!
Be Thou still my Strength and Shield.

3 If I tread the verge of Jordan,
Bid my anxious fears subside;
Bear me through the swelling torrent,
Land me safe on Canaan's side:
Songs of praises! Songs of praises!
I will ever give to Thee.
Songs of praises! Songs of praises!
I will ever give to Thee.

4 Saviour, come! We long to see Thee,
Long to dwell with Thee above;
And to know in full communion,
All the sweetness of Thy love,
Come, Lord Jesus! Come, Lord Jesus!
Take Thy waiting people home
Come, Lord Jesus! Come, Lord Jesus!
Take Thy waiting people home.

Address

Stockingford Community Centre, Haunchwood Road
Nuneaton
CV108DY

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 12:30am - 3:30pm

Telephone

+447564208699

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