OPEN HEAVEN: RCCG DAILY DEVOTIONAL, SATURDAY 29 JANUARY 2022: DEMANDS OF A CHRISTIAN LIFE

Written by Pastor E. A Adeboye, President, Christ the Redeemer’s Ministries

TOPIC FOR TODAY SAT: 29:1:22: Demands of a Christian life

OPEN HEAVEN 29 JANUARY 2022 MEMORIZE: Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; so shall ye be my disciples. 2 John 15:8

OPEN HEAVEN 29 JANUARY 2022 BIBLE READING MATTHEW 28:19-20

19. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:

20. Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever | have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.

Every time spent in God’s Word is a time of refreshing. Welcome to another time of delving into God’s blessed Word.

The blessings that come with becoming a Christian are limitless. God has stacked up blessings and promises for us in his word.

Christianity is a blessing but it does not come without responsibilities and demands. There are certain things God expects of us as believers.
What are they? And how can we do them?
Find out in today’s devotional.

Today’s Powerful Confession: I confess today that I am a child of God because I am led by the Spirit of God. Amen Hallelujah!

OPEN HEAVEN 29 JANUARY 2022 MESSAGE

There are a lot of blessings accrued to genuine Christian living, but these do not come without some obligations on the part of the Christian.

For example, the peace of God that passes all understanding is one of the benefits of Christian living, just like divine healing or divine health, according to Deuteronomy 7:15 and 1 Peter 2:24.

However, we must meet certain demands before we can access these blessings. One of such demands is fruit-bearing. The lifestyle of a genuine Christian must show that the fellow has truly repented and forsaken his or her sins.

John the Baptist, in Luke 3:7-8, told those who claim to have repented to bear fruit that confirmed repentance: “Then said he to the multitude that came forth to be baptized of him, O generation of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come? Bring forth, therefore, fruits worthy of repentance”

This fruit-bearing also includes soul-winning, as Jesus stated in John 15:8: Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear many fruits; so shall ye be my disciples. To bear fruit through soul-winning requires preaching the gospel according to our Bible reading today.

A Christian worthy of his or her calling must make soul-winning a priority. As a matter of fact, the proof that you are a disciple of Jesus Christ is to harvest the souls He came to die for.

A Christian will not allow the passion and the death of Jesus Christ to be in vain. We must also praise Him as the Bible says: “But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvelous light; 1 Peter 2:9,”

The most important demand upon a Christian is holiness. Once we have become Christians, we must separate ourselves from all ungodly activities and relationships.

The Bible says, Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you (2 Corinthians 6:17).

Matthew 5:48 says we should be perfect even as our Lord is. May the Lord grant you the grace to be perfect, in Jesus’ name.

OPEN HEAVEN 29 JANUARY 2022 PRAYER POINT

Father, please help me to meet the demands of a Christian life, in Jesus name.

Thank you for reading today’s devotional Beloved.

Make the decision to be a contributor to the advancement of God’s Kingdom in one way or another. Live your life daily mindful of the purposes and plan of God.

OPEN HEAVEN 29 JANUARY 2022 HYMN

HYMN 20 – ONWARD, CHRISTIAN SOLDIERS!

1. Onward, Christian soldiers!
Marching as to war,
Looking unto Jesus,
Who is gone before;
Christ, the Royal Master,
Leads against the foe;
Forward into battle,
See His banners go.

CHORUS:
Onward, Christian soldiers!
Marching as to war,
Looking unto Jesus,
Who is gone before.

2. At the name of Jesus
Satan’s host doth flee;
On then, Christian soldiers
On to victory!
Hell’s foundations quiver
At the shout of praise:
Brothers, lift your voices,
Loud your anthem raise.

3. Like a mighty army
Moves the Church of God:
Brothers, we are treading
Where the saints have trod.
We are not divided,
All one body we
One in hope and doctrine,
One in charity.

4. Crowns and thrones may perish,
Kingdom’s rise and wane;
But the Church of Jesus
Constant will remain:
Gates of hell can never
‘Gainst that church prevail;
We have Christ’s own promise
And that cannot fail.

5. Onward then, ye people,
Join our happy throng;
Blend with ours your voices
In the triumph song:
“Glory, praise and honour,
Unto Christ the King”,
This, through countless ages,
Men and angels sing.

OPEN HEAVEN 29 JANUARY 2022 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: EXODUS 36:1-38, EXODUS 37:1-29.

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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!

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