Open Heaven of Sunday 30th June 2013. ANY CREDIT WITH GOD? Memorise: Remember all thy offerings, and accept thy burnt sacrifice; Psalms 20:3 Read: Ephesians 1:11-14 Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which by interpretation is called Dorcas: this woman was full of good works and almsdeeds which she did. Acts 9:36 And it came to pass in those days, that she was sick, and died: whom when they had washed, they laid her in an upper chamber. Acts 9:37 And forasmuch as Lydda was nigh to Joppa, and the disciples had heard that Peter was there, they sent unto him two men, desiring him that he would not delay to come to them. Acts 9:38 Then Peter arose and went with them. When he was come, they brought him into the upper chamber: and all the widows stood by him weeping, and shewing the coats and garments which Dorcas made, while she was with them. Acts 9:39 But Peter put them all forth, and kneeled down, and prayed; and turning him to the body said, Tabitha, arise. And she opened her eyes: and when she saw Peter, she sat up. Acts 9:40 And he gave her his hand, and lifted her up, and when he had called the saints and widows, presented her alive. Acts 9:41 And it was known throughout all Joppa; and many believed in the Lord. Acts 9:42 Bible in one year: Isaiah 13-15 Message “And she went up, and laid him on the bed of the man of God, and shut the door upon him, and went out.” 2 Kings 4:21 When the son of the rich Shunammite woman died in 2 kings 4:18-26, she laid him on the bed that she had provided for the man of God. It was another way of telling God: ‘ Lord I have some deposits in my heavenly account: it is time to make a withdrawal’. She did not request for the child in the first place; it came as interest on her investment. Do you have a deposit with God which you can draw from in times of crisis? It is wisdom to have such a deposit because at very crucial moments in the life of the depositor, your investment will speak for you. At such times, you may not be the one to speak for yourself. Psalm 20:1-3 says God will remember your offering in the day of trouble. This refers to regular offerings. But do you have a solid deposit with God? Dorcas did. In Acts 9:36-42, when she died, everybody protested – Not Dorcas! When some people die, people would say may their soul rest in peace, but when some others die, people will lead a protest march to God, saying there must be some kind of mistake. Check it; such people whose case are protested most likely had deposits with God. As people protested Dorcas’ death, they sent for Peter and began to show him reasons she cannot just go now. So the Lord was forced to ask her to return to earth to continue her good work. If you die today, how many people will miss you? To test this, travel for one month and see how many people will ask you where you have been. If on your return people just say good morning to you, then it is likely that when you die, you may go unnoticed to such people. While on board a ship in one of his trips, there was a terrible storm that put the lives of all that were onboard in danger for over two weeks. In the midst of this, an angel visited Paul and God said to him that because of his credit with God, both his life and the lives of those with would be saved (Acts 27:13-24). Do you have credit with God? KEY POINT From today, begin to build your Heavenly credit for future benefits.
Posted on: Sun, 30 Jun 2013 05:13:04 +0000
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