OPEN HEAVENS DEVOTIONAL: SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24TH 2016- ONCE I WAS BLIND

Memorise: He answered and said, Whether he be a sinner or no, I know not: one thing I know, that, whereas I was blind, now I see. John 9:25
Read: John 9:1-7 (KJV)
1 And as Jesus passed by, he saw a man which was blind from his birth.
2 And his disciples asked him, saying, Master, who did sin, this man, or his parents, that he was born blind?
3 Jesus answered, Neither hath this man sinned, nor his parents: but that the works of God should be made manifest in him.
4 I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work.
5 As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world.
6 When he had thus spoken, he spat on the ground, and made clay of the spittle, and he anointed the eyes of the blind man with the clay,
7 And said unto him, Go, wash in the pool of Siloam, (which is by interpretation, Sent.) He went his way therefore, and washed, and came seeing.
Bible in one year: Leviticus 22:17-24:16, Psalms 133-134

AS REVEALED BY PASTOR E.A ADEBOYE IN TODAY’S DEVOTIONAL

1. There is a category of people that God is counting on to spread the Gospel to the uttermost parts of the world.
2. In Matthew 5:14, Jesus declared all followers of Jesus as the light of the world and He went further in Mathew 5:16 to say: “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.”
3. We are therefore called to be witnesses to the Power of God in our lives, sharing the testimony of His saving Power, Goodness, Mercy, Faithfulness, Love, Blessing, and the Miracles with the people of the world. 1st John 1:5 says: “This then is the message which we have heard of him, and declared unto you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all.”
4. Many perpetually live in darkness without any hope of deliverance; many are in bondage to sin, sickness, poverty, and lustful desires. God is counting on you to share the testimony of your salvation, healing, deliverance, and victory over demonic powers with somebody today.
5. As you begin to share your experience from today, God will turn you to a mighty beam of light that will shine into the kingdom of darkness to liberate souls that are in bondage in the mighty Name of Jesus.
6. Testifying to the Glory of God is not only beneficial to others; it also provides an opportunity to destroy the stronghold of the devil in your life. Revelation 12:11 says: “And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony.”
7. One sure way of repelling those who want to drag you into sin is by confronting them with the light of the Gospel. Also, when light shines in a dark environment, all secret activities will be exposed.
8. Do you know that it is possible for you to know the secret thoughts and plans of your enemies before their implementation? To do this, let the light of God’s Word shine in your heart and be full of the Holy Spirit.
9. If you allow the light of Jesus to shine in your heart, you will be supernaturally propelled to pick up your lost destiny and fulfil it. So, arise and shine, let your light shine bright in the dark places of the earth, share your testimony, let the whole world see what the Lord has done for you.

SHORT REFLECTION BY THE LIGHT POINTERS

To many around the world, the Bible is like a story book. And to some others, miracle is like film trick or planned work. Not until someone close relays their encounter with God to them or they witness the great power of God before they believe. For them to believe we must witness because until they hear they won’t know and until they know before they believe.
Romans‬ ‭10:14-17‬ Says “How then shall they call on Him in whom they have not believed? And how shall they believe in Him of whom they have not heard? And how shall they hear without a preacher? And how shall they preach unless they are sent? As it is written: How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the gospel of peace, Who bring glad tidings of good things! But they have not all obeyed the gospel. For Isaiah says, LORD, who has believed our report? So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.”
We the saved and believers were once Like the unsaved and unbelievers around us. We became saved and exposed to the light of the gospel because someone told us of His saving grace. It is therefore our turn to tell someone who does not know or who is aware but does not believe. The gospel is good news and it is our responsibility as the saved and heirs of the kingdom proclaim our kingdom, the king of the kingdom and His good works for others to know and become heirs like us. God will help us to fill the whole earth with the knowledge of His glory as the waters cover the sea in Jesus’ name.

Prayer Point
Father, please give me a voice; let the whole world hear my testimony very soon.
HYMN
1 Standing on the promises of Christ my king,
through eternal ages let his praises ring;
glory in the highest, I will shout and sing,
standing on the promises of God.
Refrain:
Standing, standing,
standing on the promises of God my Savior;
standing, standing,
I’m standing on the promises of God.
2 Standing on the promises that cannot fail,
when the howling storms of doubt and fear assail,
by the living Word of God I shall prevail,
standing on the promises of God. [Refrain]
3 Standing on the promises of Christ the Lord,
bound to him eternally by love’s strong cord,
overcoming daily with the Spirit’s sword,
standing on the promises of God. [Refrain]
4 Standing on the promises I cannot fall,
listening every moment to the Spirit’s call,
resting in my Savior as my all in all,
standing on the promises of God. [Refrain]

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