Open Heaven, RCCG Daily Devotional with Prayer Points, Sunday 5 July 2020

 

Topic: We Are Going Higher: Fasting

By Pastor E. A. Adeboye –

 

 

Memorise: In weariness and painfulness, in watchings often, in hunger and thirst, in fastings often, in cold and nakedness. – 2 Corinthians 11:27

Read: Mark 9:14 – 29 (KJV)

 

14 And when he came to his disciples, he saw a great multitude about them, and the scribes questioning with them.

 

15 And straightway all the people, when they beheld him, were greatly amazed, and running to him saluted him.

 

16 And he asked the scribes, What question ye with them?

 

17 And one of the multitude answered and said, Master, I have brought unto thee my son, which hath a dumb spirit;

 

18 And wheresoever he taketh him, he teareth him: and he foameth, and gnasheth with his teeth, and pineth away: and I spake to thy disciples that they should cast him out; and they could not.

 

19 He answereth him, and saith, O faithless generation, how long shall I be with you? how long shall I suffer you? bring him unto me.

 

20 And they brought him unto him: and when he saw him, straightway the spirit tare him; and he fell on the ground, and wallowed foaming.

 

21 And he asked his father, How long is it ago since this came unto him? And he said, Of a child.

 

22 And ofttimes it hath cast him into the fire, and into the waters, to destroy him: but if thou canst do any thing, have compassion on us, and help us.

 

23 Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth.

 

24 And straightway the father of the child cried out, and said with tears, Lord, I believe; help thou mine unbelief.

 

25 When Jesus saw that the people came running together, he rebuked the foul spirit, saying unto him, Thou dumb and deaf spirit, I charge thee, come out of him, and enter no more into him.

 

26 And the spirit cried, and rent him sore, and came out of him: and he was as one dead; insomuch that many said, He is dead.

 

27 But Jesus took him by the hand, and lifted him up; and he arose.

 

28 And when he was come into the house, his disciples asked him privately, Why could not we cast him out?

 

29 And he said unto them, This kind can come forth by nothing, but by prayer and fasting.

 

Bible in One Year: 2 Kings 14, 2 Chronicles 25

Open Heaven 5 July 2020 Sunday MESSAGE:

 

Fasting is highly underrated in this generation, whereas we need it now more than ever. If you used to fast once a month before, it’s time to increase it because we are in perilous times and it will take great strength to remain standing (Proverbs 24:10). When Jesus had to cast out a particular demon that the disciples had not been able to, He explained to them that:

 

“Howbeit this kind goeth not out but by prayer and fasting.” – Matthew 17:21

 

Also Read: What Is Your Focus? By Pastor E. A. Adeboye

 

Those who fast a lot see their decrees come to pass speedily. Elisha – a biblical personality with tremendous anointing, was almost always on the mountain. In 2 Kings 4:25, the Shunammite woman found him on Mount Carmel. In 2 King 6:15-17, when the king sent an army to arrest him, he was on a mountain. When fifty soldiers with their captain went to arrest him in 2 Kings 1:9-10, they found him on the mountain, yet could not go up; they had to ask him to come down.

 

The word “mountain” in this context refers to fasting. There is a level of fasting you get to where the enemies cannot reach you; that is the point I want you to get to this season. Jesus, during His earthly ministry, fasted forty days and forty nights. If indeed you want to do greater works than Jesus did, you must be ready to fast more than He. When Jesus was on earth, He said His disciples did not need to fast, but that after He left, then they would (Mark 2:19-20). Now He has gone, so we must fast.

 

If you have not been fasting before, start; take it one day at a time and if you feel hungry before the time to break, go and pray. As you pray, the hungry pangs will cease. Also, when fasting, avoid talking so much as it weakens the body more quickly.

 

Fasting will kill your flesh and awaken your spirit. It will bring you closer to God. Also ensure you break your fast with healthy meals and eat in moderation. You will discover that your thinking will be sharpened as your body will become healthier and your brain will even become more efficient.

Open Heaven 5 July 2020 Sunday Key Point:

 

Increase your fasting to reach greater spiritual heights.

Open Heaven 5 July 2020 Sunday Hymn 20: Nearer My God To Thee

 

Nearer, my God, to Thee,

Nearer to Thee;

E’en though it be a cross

That raiseth me,

Still all my song shall be

Nearer, my God, to Thee,

Nearer, my God, to Thee,

Nearer to Thee.

Though, like a wanderer,

The sun gone down,

Darkness comes over me,

My rest a stone;

Yet in my dreams I’d be

Nearer, my God, to Thee,

Nearer, my God, to Thee,

Nearer to Thee.

There let me see the sight,

An open heaven;

All that Thou sendest me,

In mercy given;

Angels to beckon me

Nearer, my God, to Thee,

Nearer, my God, to Thee,

Nearer to Thee.

Then, with my waking thoughts

Bright with Thy praise,

Out of my stony griefs

Bethel I’ll raise,

So by my woes to be

Nearer, my God, to Thee,

Nearer, my God, to Thee,

Nearer to Thee.

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.”

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Prayer Points on Today’s Open Heavens 5 July 2020 – We Are Coming Higher: Fasting

 

1.Thank You, Father, for the spiritual weapons of fasting and prayer, you gave to Your church for solving seemingly difficult and impossible life’s challenges. – Click HERE for Open Heaven 5 July 2020

 

2.Father, in anyway I have fallen short of your glory, please, have mercy and forgive me, in Jesus name.

 

3.Father, release upon my life, the grace to fast often, and to pray without ceasing, in Jesus name.

 

4.Father, destroy every spirit of doubt and unbelief in my life and increase my faith in You, in Jesus name.

 

5.Father, destroy every spirit of prayerlessness and anti-fasting decrees, working against my progress and breakthroughs, in Jesus name.

 

6.Father, as I engage more in the spiritual exercise of fasting and prayer, please, take me higher on the spiritual ladder, where the hands of the enemies cannot reach me, in Jesus name.

 

7.Father, give me the grace to pay the price for Your power, anointing and presence, through fasting and prayer, in Jesus name.

 

8.Father, as I fast and pray, let all the activities of the flesh in my life be subdued and let Your Holy Spirit take dominion and preeminence, over my life and destiny, in Jesus name.

 

9.Father, please, take me to higher spiritual realm through fasting and prayer, and empower me to do exploits for You and Your kingdom, in Jesus name.

 

10.Father, bless your son, Pastor E.A.Adeboye, and renew Your anointing upon his life, in Jesus name.

 

11.Father, bless Your son, that You have been using to prepare these prayer points, beyond measures, and all those who have been rebroadcasting them, in Jesus name.

 

12.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.

 

13.Your Personal petitions. (Philippians 4:6)

 

14.In Jesus name I pray. (John 14:13-14; 15:16)

 

15.Thank you Father for answered prayers. (1 Thessalonians 5:18).