Open Heaven, RCCG Daily Devotional & Prayer Points for Friday 10 July 2020

Topic for July 10: Be Ye Therefore Perfect

By Pastor E. A. Adeboye

Memorise: Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect. – Matthew 5:48

Read: Matthew 5:38-48 (KJV)

38 Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth:

39 But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.

40 And if any man will sue thee at the law, and take away thy coat, let him have thy cloke also.

41 And whosoever shall compel thee to go a mile, go with him twain.

42 Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away.

43 Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy.

44 But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

45 That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust.

46 For if ye love them which love you, what reward have ye? do not even the publicans the same?

47 And if ye salute your brethren only, what do ye more than others? do not even the publicans so?

48 Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.

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Open Heaven 10 July 2020 Friday MESSAGE:

One of the commandments of God that is considered by many as impossible to keep is found in Matthew 5:48: “Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.” It is generally believed that perfection is not achievable by any human being. The biblical concept of perfection involves two main ideas which are wholeness and purity. Wholeness involves bringing something to maturity while purity refers to sanctification. Perfection can be seen from three major perspectives in the Bible and these are physical, moral and spiritual. Physical perfection talks about something that is outwardly spotless, clean and healthy. Moral perfection refers to acting in the manner perceived to be right at all times, while spiritual perfection focuses on holiness and sanctification.

If a person is examined and is lacking in just one of these aspects, he loses his perfect status. For this reason, many scoff at any talk of perfection among believers. However, when God says be perfect, He expects us to take it seriously. I have always told my children that perfection is achievable and that it was a matter of personal conviction. It is made possible through salvation, sanctification, and the fruit of the Holy Spirit. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 says:

“All scripture… is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect…”

The journey to perfection starts with the word of God. Scriptural teachings must be the basis for the development of our personal ideology and worldview. Every rebuke and admonition in the Bible must be strictly applied to our lives. A perfect Christian is he who is born again, sanctified and has learned by experience to discern between good and evil. You can do all things by the grace of God (Philippians 4:13). May you receive the grace to succeed in your journey towards perfection, in the mighty name of Jesus.

Open Heaven 10 July 2020 Friday Prayer Point:

Father, please grant me the grace to pursue perfection diligently – physically, morally and spiritually, in the mighty name of Jesus.

Open Heaven 10 July 2020 Friday Hymn 12: 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, 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. [Refrain]

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! [Refrain]

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. [Refrain]

Special note:

Beloved Reader, if you are yet to give your life to Christ Jesus, I would advise you to do so before you continue in this reading. Remember! The Lord Jesus in John 3:3 says, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless ye are born again, ye cannot see the kingdom of God.”

And remember there is nothing like once born again, you remain born again forever. Examine yourself on regular basis. If you are ready to give your life to Christ Jesus, please pray the displayed prayer below in faith:

Lord Jesus, come into my life. I accept You as my Lord and Personal Saviour. I believe in my heart You died and rose from the dead to save me. I confess all my sin, have mercy on me, forgive me all sin, give grace to go and sin no more. Thank You Lord for saving me, in Jesus name Amen.

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PRAYER POINTS ON TODAY’S OPEN HEAVEN 10 JULY 2020 FRIDAY

My FATHER and my GOD I worship Your name and magnify You. I thank You for this wonderful day and         privilege to be alive

MIGHTY GOD, thank You for this blessed new day and grace of life. Thank You for the forgiveness of sin and salvation of my soul

FATHER, each day of my life till I see You in glory let my life express Your grace and constantly worship the The Mighty Man of war, in the mighty name of Jesus

HEAVENLY FATHER, we come before You to thank You for all you have done and continue to do in our lives and marriages.

FATHER, we come before You today, God, asking for a stronger bond of unity in our marriage covenant, in the mighty name of Jesus

FATHER, I pray for Your peace to reign in my marriage and home at all times, in the mighty name of Jesus

FATHER, I pray for You understanding that supersedes human understanding to come into my home and set things right, in the mighty name of Jesus

FATHER, please deliver my family from all the manipulations of the evil ones and heal our wounds, in the mighty name of Jesus

FATHER, please provide for my family and deliver us from all forms of financial embarrassment, in Jesus’ name

FATHER, help the head of my family with divine wisdom and understanding to set out good financial structures that will cater for our home, in Jesus’ name

FATHER, please teach us how to love You and love each other as family, in the mighty name of Jesus

FATHER, we ask that You will give us the ability to be a united as a family and let nothing come between us no matter how tough things may be, in Jesus’ name

FATHER, please bless us with good Christian homes, in the mighty name of Jesus

FATHER, bless Your children; Pastor E. A. Adeboye, Pastor Foluke A. Adeboye, their children and everyone working with them; grant them divine health, and at the end of their sojourn here on earth, please, let them see You in glory, in Jesus name.

OUR FATHER, please uphold Your children working every day on this platform to prepare these prayers and declarations with Your right hand of righteousness. Give them the grace to keep up with this good work of Faith, in the name of Jesus

OUR FATHER, bless each and every one dedicating their time to pray through these prayers & declarations at the point of their needs. Give them the grace to share/rebroadcast these prayers, in Jesus’ name.

FATHER, let every challenge, hindrance and obstacle of getting these prayer points across to Your children, timely, and on daily basis be removed, in Jesus’ name.

Your Personal petitions.

(Philippians 4:6)

In Jesus’ name I pray. (John 14:13-14; 15:16) Thank you FATHER for answered prayers.

(1 Thessalonians 5:18).

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