OPEN HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL. FRIDAY 12 DECEMBER 2014. THEME : POWER TO ASK & TO RECEIVE. MEMORISE : And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us: 1 JOHN 5 : 14. READ : 1 JOHN 5 : 14 - 15. 14 And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us: 15 And if we know that he hear us, whatsoever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we desired of him. BIBLE IN ONE YEAR : NEHEMIAH 4 : 1 -6 : 14 AND ECCLESIASTES 8 : 1 - 9. Many people do not know that there is power behind asking and receiving. If you do not believe this, study the story of Jesus and His disciples’ encounter with the demon-possessed boy in Matthew 17 : 14 - 20. Only the children of God can decree a thing and have it established ( Job 22 : 28 ). This is why it is important to be born-again if you want to possess the power to ask and to receive what you ask for. The boldness to ask (in faith) and the power to receive belong to God and He gives these to His children. “Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.” Romans 8 : 26. In light of the above scripture, there is a need to be filled with the Holy Spirit in order to possess the power to ask. In other words, the power of prayer is given by the Holy Spirit. The disciples of Jesus found it difficult to effectively pray when the Holy Spirit had not come upon them. The story in Matthew 17 : 14 - 20 confirms this and also the several instances where they slept instead of praying. However, when the Holy Spirit came upon them, they were not only able to pray effectively, they started decreeing things ( Acts 4 : 31 ). Another resource from which the power to ask can be derived is the immutable promises of God as contained in His word. Such promises like the promise of Jesus in John 16 : 23 - 24, makes the power to ask tremendously available. However, it is one thing to have the power to ask and it is another thing to have the power to receive. It is amazing that sometimes, when God releases blessings to some people, they tend not to have the power to receive it. Peter experienced this and he almost missed out on God’s blessing, but for the mercy of God. When he encountered Jesus at the lake of Gennesaret, he pleaded with Jesus to get away from him because he was guilt-ridden ( Luke 5 : 8 ). To possess the power to receive therefore, we must have faith in Jesus. Also, we must keep our mind void of offences ( Psalm 66 : 18 ). Moreover, our prayer must not be marred with lust or ulterior motives ( James 4 : 3 ). I pray that you will be empowered to ask and receive from today in Jesus’ Name. PRAYER POINT : Father, grant me the power of effective prayer so that whatever I decree here on earth may be established in heaven. AUTHOR : Pst E. A ADEBOYE. DAY 4 HOLYGHOST CONGRESS 2014. #THE GREAT SHEPHERD Prayer for the church 1. Father i would not bring shame to Your Kingdom. 2. Father use me to establish Your Kingdom. 3. Father Your hand would rest on us for good. 4. Father the wicked would bow to our flood gate. 5.Father have Your way in our lives. THE WORD: TOPIC: IN HIS NAME. TEXT : JOHN 14 VS 14. MINISTERING : DADDY G . O. 7 THINGS YOU MUST DO TONIGHT IN ORDER TO BE SURE THAT YOUR PRAYERS WILL BE ANSWERED JOHN 14 VS 6 , MARK 2 VS 1-12 1, LUKE 7 VS 11-15 , ISAIAH 9 VS 6 , JOHN 8 VS 3-11, JOHN 11 VS 39-44, MARK 4 VS 31-35 1: SAY BYE BYE TO SIN.... ISAIAH 51 VS 1-2 2: YOU MUST GET RID OF UNFORGIVENESS....MARK 11 VS 21-26 3: JAMES 4 VS 3...GET RID OF YOUR LUST 4: GET RID OF LAZINESS... JAMES 4 VS 2, HEB 11 VS 6 5: GET RID OF DELAY...ISAIAH 55 VS 6 6: GET RID OF YOUR FAILURE TO PAY YOUR VOWS...PSLAM 50 VS 14-15, PSALM 14 VS 1 7: YOU MUST NOT WAVER.... You must get rid of unforgiveness Each time you fail to forgive, you are punishing yourself twice. Jesus Name is Wonderful. Acts 3:1-11. This means that Jesus can turn your life into a wonder. John 14 : 6. Jesus is the way. Mark 2 : 1 - 12. When there is no way, he can make a way for you. 7 REASONS GOD WILL ANSWER YOUR PRAYERS TONIGHT. 1. JESUS PROMISED JOHN 14 VS 14. 2. HE HIS FAITHFUL...REVELATION 19 VS 11, 2TIM 2VS 13. 3. HE HIS THE ALMIGHTY, JEREMIAH 32 VS 17. 4. HE HIS THE ALL SUFFICIENT ONE...GEN 17 VS 1, EPH 3 VS 20. 5. HE LOVES YOU. 1 JOHN 4 VS 8, JOHN 15 VS 13, ROM 8 VS 31 & 2. 6. HE HIS MERCIFUL... EPH 2 VS 4 - 5, MARK 10 VS 46 - 52. 7. HE WANTS TO BE GLORIFIED PSALM 50 VS 14 and 15 JOHN 16 VS 24, 2KING 4 VS 1 - 7 . THE PROPHECIES: YOU ARE A PROJECT IN THE HANDS OF GOD AND IT WILL BE PERFECTED IN JESUS NAME All those who have made covenant that Nigeria will not move forward, they will be put to shame. Theres someone here tonight, God says, when your present level of crisis is over, His glory will emerge over your life God says theres someone here tonight, very soon youll get used to instant answers to prayers. God says, theres someone here tonight, this is the last night youll spend in the valley. Because Jesus is the Prince of peace, Hell still every storm in your life. John 14 : 14. Jesus promised, youll get your miracle tonight. I prophesy to someone here today, because you have come to meet with the counselor, that problem you think has no solution weep be solved today. I decree to someone here today, by the end of this congress, your neighbours will call you a wonder. Luke 7 : 11 - 15. Jesus is LIFE. Since JESUS is LIFE, your appointment with death is now cancelled. PRAYER POINTS (DAY 4) #THEGREATSHEPHERD 1. Praise Him because he always answer prayers. 2. Father, just have mercy on me. 3. Father, out of your love for me, give me my miracles. 4. Father, demonstrate your Almightiness in my situation tonight. 5. Father, please remember me. 6. Father, be glorified in my life now and evermore. 7. Personal request, specific things you want from God. GOD BLESS YOU!!!!!!!!!!!! #THEGREATSHEPHERD.
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