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RCCG Living Stone Assembly, Ifedapo Estate, off Owode-Ibeshe Road, Lagos (2026)

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Ifedapo Estate, Off Owode-Ibeshe Road

15/08/2022

OPEN HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL

Monday, 15th August 2022

LETTER TO THE THYATIRAN CHURCH III

MEMORISE:😇
"And the multitude of them that believed were of one heart and of one soul; neither said any of them that ought of the things which he possessed was his own; but they had all things common." – (Acts 4:32)

READ: 📖Rev 2:18-29, Acts 2:44-47
REVELATION 2:18-29
18. And unto the angel of the church in Thyatira write; These things saith the Son of God, who hath his eyes like unto a flame of fire, and his feet are like fine brass;
19. I know thy works, and charity, and service, and faith, and thy patience, and thy works; and the last to be more than the first.
20. Notwithstanding I have a few things against thee, because thou sufferest that woman Jezebel, which calleth herself a prophetess, to teach and to seduce my servants to commit fornication, and to eat things sacrificed unto idols.
21. And I gave her space to repent of her fornication; and she repented not.
22. Behold, I will cast her into a bed, and them that commit adultery with her into great tribulation, except they repent of their deeds.
23. And I will kill her children with death; and all the churches shall know that I am he which searcheth the reins and hearts; and I will give unto every one of you according to your works.
24. But unto you I say, and unto the rest in Thyatira, as many as have not this doctrine, and which have not known the depths of Satan, as they speak; I will put upon you none other burden.
25. But that which ye have already hold fast till I come.
26. And he that overcometh, and keepeth my works unto the end, to him will I give power over the nations;
27. And he shall rule them with a rod of iron; as the vessels of a potter shall they be broken to shivers; even as I received of my Father.
28. And I will give him the morning star.
29. He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.

ACTS 2:44-47
44. And all that believed were together, and had all things common;
45. And sold their possessions and goods, and parted them to all men, as every man had need.
46. And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart,
47. Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.

MESSAGE: 📖🎙️

The only thing that Jesus had against the Thyatiran Church was that they gave Jezebel the permission to teach the congregation and she taught them to sin against God. Maybe we should put our attention on the people that were misled. Remember the conditions that must be fulfilled if you were to trade in Thyatira in those days. The people easily fell to Jezebel's lure because she offered them a way to trade and still looked like they had not fallen away from their faith.

Many people today are going into the world because they have not been able to find support for their businesses and careers in the Church/amongst Christians. It is important that we join hands to help one another achieve our goals. Set up committees to teach the people about their businesses. Design programmes to teach people skills that can help them make money. Give people the opportunity to tell others within the Church the business that they do and most importantly, encourage everyone to buy whatever they need from a member of the Church. If we Christians patronize one another, there will be less pressure to compromise in order to earn our daily bread.

The Church is a place where we all should be brothers and sisters; no discrimination! Read the history of the Church in Acts 2:44-47, they shared all that they had and ensured that nobody was hungry. Do you share what you have with the poor in your Church so that they also have some or do you stay away from them because they don't have?

When we talk about evangelising for those in the world to come to Christ, we must be aware that the devil is also evangelising for those who are in Christ to go into the world. Let us do what we can to reduce the pressure on them to go into the world. Yes, you pray with them to receive their breakthrough, but if you have the resources they need and you don't offer them, you are not helping them or the body of Christ in general. James 2:15-16 says:

If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of daily food, And one of you say unto them, Depart in peace, be ye warmed and filled; notwithstanding ye give them not those things which are needful to the body, what doth it profit?

ACTION POINT:🏃🏃
Look for someone in your local assembly who needs help financially and assist the fellow. Also, always ensure that you patronize members of the Church when you need a product they sell or a service they can provide.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:📚
Isaiah 33 - 36

🎼 I LOVE THIS FAMILY OF GOD
1. I love this family of God
So closely knitted into one
They have taken me into their arms
And I'm so proud to be,
A part of this great family!

2. I bless this family of God
So greatly prospered by the Lord
They have taken me into their arms
And I'm so proud to be,
A part of this great family!

3. I know this family of God
So deeply rooted into the word
They have taken me into their arms
And I'm so proud to be,
A part of this great family!

4. I see this family of God
So highly lifted above all
They have taken me into their arms
And I'm so proud to be,
A part of this great family!

5. Come join this family of God
So highly favoured by the Lord
They have taken me into their arms
And I'm so proud to be,
A part of this great family!

15/08/2022

*THE PROPHETIC BLESSING* Daniel 3:27 And the princes, governors, and captains, and the king's counsellors, being gathered together, *saw these men,* upon whose bodies the fire had no power, nor was an hair of their head singed, neither were their coats changed, nor the smell of fire had passed on them.

_HALLELUJAH, THE SIEGE IS OVER! GOOD MORNING, HAVE AND ENJOY A JUBILEE MONDAY!_

*PEOPLE WILL SEE THE WONDERS OF GOD IN YOUR LIFE AND FAMILY THIS WEEK IN JESUS MIGHTY NAME.* _SHALOM!_

12/08/2022

OPEN HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL 2022

DATE: FRIDAY AUGUST 12TH 2022

THEME: LETTER TO THE PERGAMOS CHURCH

MEMORISE:

Your glorying is not good. Know ye not that a little leaven leaveneth the whole lump? 1 Corinthians 5:6

READ: Revelation 2:12-17
12 And to the angel of the church in Pergamos write; These things saith he which hath the sharp sword with two edges;

13 I know thy works, and where thou dwellest, even where Satan's seat is: and thou holdest fast my name, and hast not denied my faith, even in those days wherein Antipas was my faithful martyr, who was slain among you, where Satan dwelleth.

14 But I have a few things against thee, because thou hast there them that hold the doctrine of Balaam, who taught Balac to cast a stumblingblock before the children of Israel, to eat things sacrificed unto idols, and to commit fornication.

15 So hast thou also them that hold the doctrine of the Nicolaitans, which thing I hate.

16 Repent; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will fight against them with the sword of my mouth.

17 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the hidden manna, and will give him a white stone, and in the stone a new name written, which no man knoweth saving he that receiveth it.

MESSAGE:
The Church in Pergamos was standing firm. They did not deny the faith even with so much decadence around them. The only thing God had against them however is that they accommodated sinners in their midst without cautioning them that they were doing the wrong thing. It is not enough to live holy; you must also be concerned about the holiness of the entire Church. You must not be slow to call to correction those who are doing it wrong within the body of Christ. I am not saying that you should confront anyone but make it clear to everyone that there is the fake and the original. State the attributes of the fake and those of the original. You don't have to mention names, the people will know who and who you are talking about. It will be clear that you are not in support of their actions.

“But now I have written unto you not to keep company, if any man that is called a brother be a fornicator, or covetous, or an isolator, or a railed, or a drunkard, or an extortioner; with such an one no not to eat." 1 Corinthians 5:11

In many Churches today, the line between the Church and the world is blurry. During praise and worship, they are singing songs and drumming just like the people of the world. Members of the congregation are dancing the latest dance steps in the world. You see ladies exposing their bodies and wearing very tight clothes. Choristers make their faces up so much that when you see them coming, you know they pay more attention to adorning the flesh than the spirit (1 Peter 3:3-4). The Bible says, "Be ye separate" (2 Corinthians 6:17). If light is beginning to look like darkness, then you can be sure it is no longer light but darkness.

We now have amongst us also, people who hold the doctrine of the Nicolaitans saying "As long as you have given your life to Christ, then you can go ahead and commit sin; grace will cover you". Now, because some of these people are big men of God, the other Pastors who know the truth are too afraid to speak up. Don't keep quiet! Speak up and tell whoever will listen to you that the Nicolaitans doctrine is of the devil and Jesus hates it (Revelation 2:15).

REFLECTION
In Revelation 2:15-16, Jesus said He is coming to fight those who follow wrong doctrines within the Church. Check carefully: are you one of them?

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Isaiah 20-24

AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A ADEBOYE

HYMN 28: WHEN WE WALK WITH THE LORD
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.

Refrain:
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 smiles quickly drives it away;
Not a doubt nor a fear,
Not a sigh nor a tear,
Can abide while we trust and obey.

Refrain

3. Not a burden we bear,
Not a sorrow we share,
But our toil he doth richly Repay;
Not a grief or a loss,
Not a frown or a cross,
But is blest if we trust and Obey.

Refrain

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

Refrain

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.

12/08/2022

*THE PROPHETIC BLESSING* Daniel 2:19 Then was the secret revealed unto Daniel in a night vision. *Then Daniel blessed the God of heaven.*

_HALLELUJAH, THE SIEGE IS OVER! GOOD MORNING, HAVE AND ENJOY A PEACEFUL FRIDAY!_

*THIS WEEKEND, YOU AND YOUR LOVED ONES WILL BLESS THE NAME OF THE LORD BECAUSE OF NUMEROUS MIRACLE THAT WILL HAPPEN IN YOUR LIFE, IN JESUS NAME.*
_SHALOM!_

**HALLELUYAH! IT'S OUR SEASON OF JUBILEE💃🏾*
*

10/08/2022

OPEN HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL

Wednesday, 10th August 2022

LETTER TO THE SMYRNAN CHURCH I

MEMORISE:😇
"For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the LORD." – (Isaiah 55:8)

READ: 📖Revelation 2:8-10
8. And unto the angel of the church in Smyrna write; These things saith the first and the last, which was dead, and is alive;
9. I know thy works, and tribulation, and poverty, (but thou art rich) and I know the blasphemy of them which say they are Jews, and are not, but are the synagogue of Satan.
10. Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer; behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days; be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.

MESSAGE:📖🎙️

You may wonder if the Smyrna Church offended God, because He kept talking about them going through tribulations and being cast into prison without saying He would rescue them at any point. This letter in its wholeness, gives us a little insight into how God thinks.

Firstly, while it may seem like God cannot see when His children are being persecuted, He knows it all and He has a crown waiting for you if you endure to the end. Secondly, because Jesus knew that some of them would die as a result of persecution, He introduced Himself to them as the One who was dead and is alive. Jesus always relates with us based on what we are going through. He approaches us by letting us know that He has been through that situation before and overcame it. Hebrews 4:15 says;

For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.

Whatever it is that you are going through now, Jesus has been through it before and He overcame. You will also overcome in Jesus' name. Sometimes persecution can come from so-called Christians too. Jesus says you should remain faithful nonetheless. No matter what these people do, you are to look up to Him who is the author and finisher of your faith (Hebrews 12:2).

Finally, we see God's perspective of riches. Though these people seemed to be living in poverty, Jesus said "but thou art rich" (Revelation 2:9). To man, the rich ones are those with big cars and houses, but to God, the rich are those with great faith. (2 Corinthians 6:10) says that these are people who, though they may be poor, are rich because they are making others rich. These are the people storing up treasure in heaven by using all they have to spread the gospel of God's Kingdom (Matthew 6:19-20). This is not to say that it is a sin to be rich materially, after all, God said He is the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob (Exodus 3:6), and these were all wealthy men. Understand that, no matter how much money you have, you must never see financial wealth as your riches. You are only rich when you are rich in faith.

ACTION POINT:
I challenge you to build your falth up so much that even Jesus Christ Himself would testify that you are rich in faith.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:📚
Isaiah 10 - 13

🎼 CONQUERORS AND OVERCOMERS NOW ARE WE

1. Conquerors and overcomers now are we,
Thro' the precious blood of Christ we've victory
If the Lord be for us, we can never fail,
Nothing 'gainst His mighty pow'r can e'er prevail.

CHORUS:
Conquerors are we, thro' the blood, thro' the blood,
God will give us victory, thro' the blood, thro' the blood
Thro' the Lamb for sinners slain,
Yet who lives and reigns again,
More than conquerors are we,
More than conquerors are we.

2. In the name of Israel's God we'll onward press,
Overcoming sin and all unrighteousness;
Not to us, but unto Him the praise shall be,
For salvation and for blood-bought victory.

3. Unto him that overcometh shall be giv'n,
Here to eat of hidden manna sent from heav'n,
Over yonder he the victor's palm shall bear,
And a robe of white, and golden crown shall wear.

10/08/2022

*THE PROPHETIC BLESSING* Daniel 3:17 ...and He will deliver us out of thine hand, O king.

_HALLELUJAH, THE SIEGE IS OVER! GOOD MORNING, HAVE AND ENJOY A BLESSED WEDNESDAY!_

*OUR LIVES AND LAND (NIGERIA) ARE COMPLETELY DELIVERED FROM THE HAND OF EVIL KINGS OR RULERS IN JESUS NAME.* _SHALOM!_

09/08/2022

*THE PROPHETIC BLESSING* Daniel 3:17 If it be so, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace,...

_HALLELUJAH, THE SIEGE IS OVER! GOOD MORNING, HAVE AND ENJOY A VICTORIOUS TUESDAY!_

*THE ALMIGHTY GOD AND THE GREAT DELIVERER, WILL DELIVER US FROM THE BURNING FIERY FURNACE OF THE ENEMY IN JESUS NAME.* _SHALOM!_

09/08/2022

OPEN HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL

Tuesday, 9th August 2022

LETTER TO THE EPHESUS CHURCH II

MEMORISE:😇
"This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoureth me with their lips; but their heart is far from me." – (Matthew 15:8)

READ: 📖Revelation 2:4-7
4. Nevertheless I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first love.
5. Remember therefore from whence thou art fallen, and repent, and do the first works; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will remove thy candlestick out of his place, except thou repent.
6. But this thou hast, that thou hatest the deeds of the Nicolaitans, which I also hate.
7. He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the tree of life, which is in the midst of the paradise of God.

MESSAGE:📖🎙️

You wonder how Jesus would say that the Ephesus Church had forgotten their first love after saying that He had seen their works, labour and patience (Revelation 2:4). This tells us clearly that all the labour that people were putting into the work of God was not from the heart. It had all become routine and there was no longer a deep fellowship between them and the Holy Spirit.

Many Christians today fall into this trap of the devil. When they are in a prayer meeting, they can pray for 2 hours, but they can hardly pray for 5 minutes in their closets. When the Church evangelism team is going out to evangelize, they are the first to arrive, but they have never opened their mouth to preach the gospel to their neighbor who is an unbeliever. Oh! Gone are those days when you would arrive in Church only to be told by the Pastor that you would be the one to preach that morning, days when every Christian was a soldier, ever ready for the use of his Master. These days, the Pastor has to pray hard and give enough notice before he can ask a member to lend the Church their car for an assignment. Sadly, the love of many has waxed cold. Is it your love for God that pushes you to do the things you do for Him or do you do them just as a normal duty you have in Church? Are you still bubbling with that first love you had when you gave your life to Christ or is your Christianity now a bunch of activities?

Remember therefore from whence thou art fallen, and repent, and do the first works; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will remove thy candlestick out of his place, except thou repent. – (Revelation 2:5)

At the beginning of the letter, Jesus said He had seen their works. In verse 5 above, He says that they should return to their first works.

There is the work you do mechanically, without being driven by love for God and there is the work you do as a result of your love for Him. Jesus is telling you today to return to your first love, to do the first works that were driven by that love. It could be the same activity, but the works must now be backed by love.

REFLECTION:😴
Ask yourself, "What drives me to do the work of God?"

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:📚
Isaiah 6 - 9

🎼 DEEPER, DEEPER IN THE LOVE OF JESUS
1. Deeper, deeper in the love of Jesus
Daily let me go;
Higher, higher in the school of wisdom,
More of grace to know.

CHORUS:
O deeper yet I pray,
And higher ev'ry day,
And wiser, blessed, Lord,
In Thy precious, holy word.

2. Deeper, deeper! blessed Holy Spirit,
Take me deeper still,
Till my life is wholly lost in Jesus
And His perfect will.

3. Deeper, deeper! tho' it cost hard trials,
Deeper let me go!
Rooted in the holy love of Jesus,
Let me fruitful grow.

4. Deeper, higher ev'ry day in Jesus,
Till all conflict past,
Finds me conqu'ror, and in His own image
Perfected at last.

07/08/2022

*THE PROPHETIC BLESSING* Daniel 2:48 Then the king made Daniel a great man, *and gave him many great gifts,...*

_HALLELUJAH, THE SIEGE IS OVER! GOOD MORNING, HAVE AND ENJOY A FRUITFUL SUNDAY!_

*THIS VERY WEEK, WE AND OUR LOVED ONES SHALL RECEIVE VERY MANY GREAT GIFTS IN JESUS NAME.* _SHALOM!_

06/08/2022

OPEN HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL

Saturday, 6th August 2022

SET IN YOUR WAYS?

MEMORISE:😇
“For as I passed by, and beheld your devotions, I found an altar with this inscription, TO THE UNKNOWN GOD. Whom therefore ye ignorantly worship, him declare l unto you.” – (Acts 17:23)

READ: 📖Acts 10:9-20
9. On the morrow, as they went on their journey, and drew nigh unto the city, Peter went up upon the housetop to pray about the sixth hour;
10. And he became very hungry, and would have eaten; but while they made ready, he fell into a trance,
11. And saw heaven opened, and a certain vessel descending unto him, as it had been a great sheet knit at the four corners, and let down to the earth;
12. Wherein were all manner of fourfooted beasts of the earth, and wild beasts, and creeping things, and fowls of the air.
13. And there came a voice to him, Rise, Peter; kill, and eat.
14. But Peter said, Not so, Lord; for I have never eaten any thing that is common or unclean.
15. And the voice spake unto him again the second time, What God hath cleansed, that call not thou common.
16. This was done thrice; and the vessel was received up again into heaven.
17. Now while Peter doubted in himself what this vision which he had seen should mean, behold, the men which were sent from Cornelius had made enquiry for Simon's house, and stood before the gate,
18. And called, and asked whether Simon, which was surnamed Peter, were lodged there.
19. While Peter thought on the vision, the Spirit said unto him, Behold, three men seek thee.
20. Arise therefore, and get thee down, and go with them, doubting nothing; for I have sent them.

MESSAGE:📖🎙️

God can move in different ways so we cannot put Him in a box. He can also change His mind once in a while when certain conditions are met. In Matthew 15:22-28, a gentile woman came to meet Him asking for healing for her daughter and He ignored her because she was not a Jew. This woman persisted and met the condition of faith. Jesus changed His mind and healed her daughter, by virtue of her faith.

In John 4:7-30, the Lord Jesus met a Samaritan woman and decided to talk to her about salvation. In those days the Jews considered Samaritans unclean and had no dealings with them, but here was Jesus Christ Himself preaching to a Samaritan woman. The Samaritan woman became an evangelist, bringing people to meet with Jesus Christ.

God could change the way He does things while leaving the end goal constant. It is however, surprising that many Christians are set in their ways. When you are set in your ways, you limit how much God can use you.

The Redeemed Christian Church of God is where it is today because we refused to be set in our ways. When I decided to introduce musical instruments in the early days of the Church, some of the elders were opposed to it, but I showed them Psalm 150:3-5, where musical instruments were used to praise God in the Scriptures, and they yielded. Later on, we decided to start model parishes where people who want more comfortable Church environments can worship. In every country of the world that we get to, we don't insist on doing things the same way we do in Nigeria. For example, the Holy Ghost Service is called the Festival of Life in many other countries because they are afraid of the word 'Ghost’. Thus we have been able to reach millions more people for Christ.

Once the goal is carefully spelt out, don't be rigid in the way it is achieved as long as you are not going against the will of God. Paul saw the people worshipping an unknown God; he did not say "Throw this god away and I will introduce you to another"; rather, he said "I want to help you to know this unknown God". It was the same goal of winning souls, but different methods.

KEY POINT:🔑
When you are set in your ways, you limit how much God can use you.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:📚
Ecclesiastes 9 - Song 2

🎼 I'M PRESSING ON THE UPWARD WAY
1. I'm pressing on the upward way,
New heights I'm gaining every day;
Still praying as I onward bound,
"Lord, plant my feet on higher ground."

CHORUS:
Lord, lift me up and let me stand,
By faith, on Heaven's tableland,
A higher plane than I have found;
Lord, plant my feet on higher ground.

2. My heart has no desire to stay
Where doubts arise, and fears dismay;
Though some may dwell where those abound,
My prayer, my aim, is higher ground.

3. Beyond the mist I fain would rise,
To rest beneath unclouded skies,
Above earth's turmoil peace is found
By those who dwell on higher ground.

4. I long to scale the utmost height,
Though rough the way, and hard the fight,
My song, while climbing, shall resound
Lord, lead me on to higher ground.

5. Lord, lead me up the mountain side
I dare not climb without my Guide;
And, heaven gained, I'll gaze around,
With grateful heart from higher ground.

06/08/2022

*THE PROPHETIC BLESSING* Ezekiel 36:33 Thus saith the Lord GOD; In the day that I shall have cleansed you from all your iniquities *I will also cause you to dwell in the cities*, and the wastes shall be builded.

_HALLELUJAH, THE SIEGE IS OVER! GOOD MORNING, HAVE AND ENJOY A WONDERFUL WEEKEND!_

*WHAT THE LORD HAS DONE FOR US SHALL BE PERMANENT; WE SHALL DWELL IN THE PLACE THE LORD HAS PLANTED US AND NOTHING EVIL WOULD BE ABLE TO UPROOT US IN JESUS NAME.* _SHALOM!_

05/08/2022

*THE PROPHETIC BLESSING* Daniel 2:28 But there is a God in heaven that revealeth secrets, and maketh known to the king Nebuchadnezzar what shall be in the latter days.

_HALLELUJAH, THE SIEGE IS OVER! GOOD MORNING, HAVE AND ENJOY A PEACEFUL FRIDAY!_

*YOU AND I WILL NEVER BE IN THE DARK CONCERNING OUR FUTURE; WE SHALL ALWAYS HAVE AND ENJOY DIVINE REVELATION IN JESUS NAME.* _SHALOM!_

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