By Pastor E. A Adeboye, President, Christ the Redeemer’s Ministries.
TOPIC FOR TODAY: 11-12-21: Hearken to the voice of wisdom
OPEN HEAVEN 11 DECEMBER 2021 MEMORIZE: But whoso hearkeneth unto me shall dwell safely, and shall be quiet from fear of evil. Proverbs 1:33
OPEN HEAVEN 11 DECEMBER 2021 BIBLE READING PROVERBS 1:20-29
20. Wisdom crieth without; she uttereth her voice in the streets:
21. She crieth in the chief place of concourse, in the openings of the gates: in the city she uttereth her words, saying,
22. How long, ye simple ones, will ye love simplicity? and the scorners delight in their scorning, and fools hate knowledge?
23. Turn you at my reproof: behold, I will pour out my spirit unto you, I will make known my words unto you.
24. Because I have called, and ye refused; I have stretched out my hand, and no man regarded;
25. But ye have set at nought all my counsel, and would none of my reproof:
26. I also will laugh at your calamity; I will mock when your fear cometh;
27. When your fear cometh as desolation, and your destruction cometh as a whirlwind; when distress and anguish cometh upon you.
28. Then shall they call upon me, but I will not answer; they shall seek me early, but they shall not find me:
29. For that they hated knowledge, and did not choose the fear of the LORD:
Daily Confession: I confess, I will not trivialise praise and worship, my praises will go up to the Lord, He will send down victory to the me, I would not need to fight at all because he will fight on my behalf, Amen. Hallelujah!
OPEN HEAVEN 11 DECEMBER 2021 MESSAGE
The true and original Wisdom is a personality; hence He speaks, calls, warns and counsels. Jesus Christ is that original Wisdom of God (1 Corinthians 1:24). He is the One speaking in our Bible reading for today.
He is the One calling us personally in Matthew 11:28-30. Only those who are wise would answer the call and thus, have their houses built on the rock (Luke 6:47-48).
In todays Bible reading, the original Wisdom of God is pleading with His audience you and me, to listen to His words of reason. He asks why anyone would choose foolishness over wisdom.
He wonders why men hate knowledge, the correct application of which brings wisdom that saves from both temporal and eternal damnation.
Jesus Christ, the Wisdom of God assures us in todays memory verse that whoever pays close attention to Him in order to do His bidding shall live in safety and the fellow shall be free from all evils.
Proverbs 2:6-7 further says: “For the Lord giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding. He layeth up sound wisdom for the righteous: he is a buckler to them that walk uprightly.”
Have you responded in the affirmative to the Lords call in Matthew 11:28-30? Answering positively to that call is the best decision you can make in life. In this one call is salvation, prosperity, rest of mind and total freedom from evil.
Jesus is calling on you today if you are yet to be born again or have backslidden. The burden of sin is unbearable for mankind. This is why it is only reasonable to respond to the call of Someone who is ready to take away the burden from us.
Answering the call of Jesus unto salvation is the beginning of wisdom and failure to do so is the foundation of all forms of calamity. Little wonder God says in todays Scripture reading that, for those who refuse to listen to Him, He would laugh them to scorn in the time of their calamity.
May this not be your portion, in the mighty name of Jesus. The Amen to that prayer is in your obedience to hearken to the voice of Wisdom.
OPEN HEAVEN 11 DECEMBER 2021 PRAYER POINT
Oh Lord, please give me listening ears to hear Your counsel and a willing heart to obey You always, in the mighty name of Jesus.
OPEN HEAVEN 11 DECEMBER 2021 HYMN:
WHAT A FRIEND WE HAVE IN JESUS
1. What a Friend we have in Jesus,
All our sins and griefs to bear!
What a privilege to carry
Ev’rything to God in prayer!
Oh, what peace we often forfeit,
Oh, what needless pain we bear-
All because we do not carry
Ev’rything to God in prayer!
2. Have we trials and temptations?
Is there trouble anywhere?
We should never be discouraged,
Take it to the Lord in prayer.
Can we find a Friend so faithful
Who will all our sorrows share?
Jesus knows our ev’ry weakness,
Take it to the Lord in prayer.
3. Are we weak and heavy laden,
Cumbered with a load of care?
Precious Saviour, still our refuge,
Take it to the Lord in prayer.
Do thy friends despise, forsake thee?
Take it to the Lord in prayer.
In His arms He’ll take and shield thee,
Thou wilt find a solace there.
OPEN HEAVEN 11 DECEMBER 2021 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: EZEKIEL 31:1-18, EZEKIEL 32:1-32, EZEKIEL 33:1-33, EZEKIEL 34:1-31, EZEKIEL 35:1-15, EZEKIEL 36:1-38
SPECIAL NOTE!
Beloved Reader, Remember! John 3:3 says, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless ye are born again, ye cannot see the kingdom of God.”
If you are ready to give your life to Christ Jesus, please pray the displayed prayer below in faith:
Lord Jesus, I am a sinner. I confess all my sin, have mercy on me, forgive me all my sin. 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. Thank You Lord for saving me, in Jesus name Amen.
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Beware! This Scripture: “And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold,” Matt 24:12, is being fulfilled in our time. Our prayer is: any power or any problem that will kill our love for God, blood of Jesus will destroy and flush them away from us, in Jesus name.
Good Day, we cherish your presence here. Thank you for your comments, observations, feedbacks and time spent on this platform.
Beloved! We are in perilous time when kidnappings, banditry and other vices have become daily occurrences. But the Lord is saying, fear not, be bold & be courageous!
In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, you shall not be a victim to whatever calamity flying around by day and by night, in the name of Jesus, Amen!
Shalom!
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