Open Heaven, RCCG Daily Devotional, Sunday 21 March 2021

Topic for Sunday 21: 3: 21: Preach the Word

By Pastor E.A Adeboye

OPEN HEAVEN 21 MARCH 2021 MEMORIZE: Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine. 2 Timothy 4:2

OPEN HEAVEN 21 MARCH 2021 BIBLE READING LUKE 8:38-39

38. Now the man out of whom the devils were departed besought him that he might be with him: but Jesus sent him away, saying,

39. Return to thine own house, and shew how great things God hath done unto thee. And he went his way, and published throughout the whole city how great things Jesus had done unto him.

OPEN HEAVEN 21 MARCH 2021 MESSAGE

There is a scarcity of watchmen in the Church today.

This does not mean that there are no evangelists; the challenge however, is the scarcity of those who are actually preaching the word.

Many Christians enjoy Gods grace, forgiveness, healing, breakthrough, peace and joy from the preaching of others but fail to share this good news so more people can also benefit from Gods benevolence.

God does not want His children to be content worshipping only in beautiful Cathedrals, rather He wants us to go out and plant Churches – especially in areas where there are none or very few.

He wants us to share part of what we have been given.

For this reason, the Lord is re-echoing what He said through Paul to Timothy that we should preach the word when it is convenient and even when it is not (2 Timothy 4:2).

What makes our preaching worthwhile is when it contains reproof, rebuke, exhortation and sound doctrine.

Only by this will people know and be able to obey the word of God. John 7:16-17 says:

“Jesus answered them, and said, My doctrine is not mine, but his that sent me. If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself”

Todays Bible reading reveals a fundamental obligation of every genuine Christian which, unfortunately, is usually overlooked today.

A demon-possessed man encountered Jesus, and was immediately delivered.

After the encounter, the man wanted to stay with Jesus but He sent him forth to spread the good news among his people.

This is exactly what the Lord expects of us. This injunction, however, does not imply that we should forsake Jesus and do whatever we like. In John 15:4-5 , Jesus says:

“Abide in me, and I in you for without me ye can do nothing.”

At the same time, He also says Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. (Mark 16:15).

Therefore beloved, I encourage you to begin to spread the good news of what the Lord has done for you and what He is capable of doing for others as well.

May God help you as you obey Him.

OPEN HEAVEN 21 MARCH 2021 KEY POINT

Decide that you will not sleep until you witness about the goodness of Jesus Christ to at least three people today.

Open Heaven 21 March 2021 HYMN 22:
Stand Up! Stand Up For Jesus

1. Stand up! stand up for Jesus,
Ye soldiers of the Cross!
Lift high His royal banner;
It must not suffer loss.
From vict’ry unto vict’ry
His army shall He lead,
Till every foe is vanquished,
And Christ is Lord indeed.

2. Stand up! stand up for Jesus,
The trumpet call obey;
Forth to the mighty conflict,
In this His glorious day;
Ye that are men now serve Him
Against unnumbered foes;
Let courage rise with danger,
And strength to strength oppose.

3. Stand up! stand up for Jesus!
Stand in His strength alone;
The arm of flesh will fail you,
Ye dare not trust your own:
Put on the gospel armour,
And watching unto prayer;
Where duty calls, or danger,
Be never wanting there.

4. Stand up! stand up for Jesus!
The strife will not be long;
This day the noise of battle,
The next the victor’s song;
To him that overcometh,
A crown of life shall be;
He with the King of glory
Shall reign eternally.

OPEN HEAVEN 21 MARCH 2021 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: ROMANS 4:1-25 , ROMANS 5:1-21, ROMANS 6:1-23, ROMANS 7:1-25

Special note

Beloved Reader, the sweetest way to enjoy full blessings from God in this 2021 is to make Jesus Christ your personal Lord & Saviour. 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.”

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. Give me grace to go and sin no more. I invite You, 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.

If you just prayed this prayer of salvation now, please call the following numbers for counselling and prayer request on: 
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Or mail: info@rccg.org, God bless you.

Beware! this period we are in today brings fulfilment of this saying of Jesus Christ:
“And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold,” Matt 24:12.
Our prayer for all of us is: any power, any problem that will quench our love for God and His unfailing Word, Holy Ghost Fire will destroy and flush them away.

Good Day Beloved, Thank you for your patient with us. Thank you for all your comments, observations, feedbacks and time spent on this platform. We cherish your presence here.  

In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, & by the power in the Blood of Jesus, you will never be a victim to whatever calamity, affliction, flying around in the name of Jesus, Amen!