OPEN HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL

DATE: MONDAY NOVEMBER 27TH 2017

THEME: EFFECTIVE IMPARTATION         


Memorise:

Neglect not the gift that is in thee, which was given thee by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the presbytery. 1 Timothy 4:14


Read:  Acts 14:21-23

14:21 And when they had preached the gospel to that city, and had taught many, they returned again to Lystra, and to Iconium, and Antioch,

14:22 Confirming the souls of the disciples, and exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that we must through much tribulation enter into the kingdom of God.

14:23 And when they had ordained them elders in every church, and had prayed with fasting, they commended them to the Lord, on whom they believed.

Message:

True leadership makes room for fresh leaders to be raised and imparted. One leader who succeeded in raising several other leaders was Paul. In Romans 1:11-12, he wrote to the believers in Rome, expressing his longing and sincere desire to be with them in order to impart some spiritual gifts to them. There is no better way to deploy the ministry of impartation than through fasting, prayer and laying on of hands. One of Paul’s spiritual sons who benefited from the ministry of impartation was Timothy. When hands were prayerfully laid on him, Timothy received some spiritual gifts. We see Paul reminding him of these gifts when in 1 Timothy 4:14 he said:

“Neglect not the gift that is in thee, which was given thee by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the presbytery.”

Through impartation, there can be transfer of spiritual gifts from a man of God to the one being prayed for. Note also that fasting plays a key role in this. As leaders, when workers, ministers and other leaders are being raised, before they are commissioned into service, it is important to support them through the ministry of impartation backed by fasting and prayers.


“And when they had ordained them elders in every church, and had prayed with fasting, they commended them to the Lord, on whom they believed.” Acts 14:23

After Paul and Barnabas had taken the gospel to several cities during their first missionary journey, they revisited these cities, appointing leaders over the churches they established there. It is worthy of note that in doing these, prayer and fasting were given prominence. This is why it is quite surprising to see some brethren who are slated for ordination engaged in normal activities as if there is nothing at hand, instead of separating themselves to prayer and fasting. In any case, the level of preparation before a spiritual activity will determine the extent of the blessings received by each person. Even for regular services in your local assemblies, it is important to prepare before attending such meetings. Whenever you want to prepare for any programme, do not forget to embrace fasting and praying.
 

Key Point:

Preparation for a spiritual programme may mean seeking God’s face towards the programme, forgiving and releasing offenders from your heart, avoiding distractions, and so on.
 

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:
Psalm 63-68
Micah 4:6-5:6                                                                                                           


AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A. ADEBOYE

HYMN 18:   ONWARD CHRISTIAN SOLDIER

1. Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war,
With the cross of Jesus going on before.
Christ, the royal Master, leads against the foe;
Forward into battle see His banners go!

Refrain:
Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war,
With the cross of Jesus going on before.

2. At the sign of triumph 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 anthems raise.

Refrain:

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.

Refrain:

4. Crowns and thrones may perish, kingdoms 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.

Refrain:

5. Onward then, ye people, join our happy throng,
Blend with ours your voices in the triumph song.
Glory, laud, and honor unto Christ the King,
This through countless ages men and angels sing.

Refrain:

��� *LET US PRAY* ���

.. _*SUNDAY, November 26, 2017*_

*PRAYER POINTS* :- _EFFECTIVE IMPARTATION ._

1. *THANKSGIVINGS* .

2. *INTERCESSIONS/SUPPLICATIONS.*

3. *PRAYERS FROM OPEN HEAVENS DEVOTIONAL:*

----- Father, i thank you because *YOU ARE A GREAT AND MIGHTY GOD .*

*_---- Father, I thank you for saving me and for the salvation of my soul....._*

*_---- Father, I thank you for the grace to be alive, today;......_*

*_---- Father, I thank you for making me one of Your Own ....._*

*_---- Father, please grant unto me the grace to always be committed unto You, in Jesus name....._*

*_---- Father, please help me to always fulfil my ministry, in Jesus name....._*

*_---- Father, please grant unto me the grace to always prepare for every spiritual programmes from time to time , in Jesus name....._*

*_------Father, please help me not to be distracted from focus of Heaven, in Jesus name....._*

*_---- Father, please help me not to abuse or misuse the Gifts of God in my life, in Jesus name....._*

4. *PERSONAL PRAYERS REQUESTS:*
-- (John 16:23 - 24,
-- LUKE 18:1,
-- MATT 7:7 - 8 )......

---- FATHER, I thank you for the answers, for in *JESUS MIGHTY* Name I have Prayed.

Prayer Points on Today's Open Heavens: (Monday, November 27th, 2017) - EFFECTIVE IMPARTATION 

1.Thank you, Father, for all the spiritual gifts you have endowed me with.

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

3.Father, fill me to the brim with your Holy Ghost, and consecrate me totally for your service, by the power of your grace, in Jesus' name.

4.Father, empower me to use the gifts you have bestowed upon me, for the purpose, for which they are meant, in Jesus' name.

5.Father, draw me into deeper and more fulfilling relationship with you, that I may impart my generation, positively and effectively, for you, in Jesus' name.

6.Father, help me to organise effective training and impartation programmes, for new converts and spiritual babes, in Christ, in Jesus' name.

7.Father, anoint my hands specially with your wonder working, powers, such that, when I lay them on new converts, they shall be set on fire, for you, in Jesus' name.

8.Father, give me the grace to fast, and pray often, that, I may be effective in mentoring and raising, workers, ministers and leaders, for your church, in Jesus' name.

9.Father, help me to seek your face and wait on you, in fasting and prayers, before embarking on any spiritual activity or programme, in Jesus' name.

10.Father, you said, whatever, I decree, shall be established; let whatever I decree, as from today, be instantly established, in Jesus' name.

11.Father, bless, Pastor E.A. Adeboye, the author of the open heavens daily devotional and general overseer of RCCG, and increase your anointing and powers, upon his life and ministry, in Jesus' name.

12.Your Personal petitions.
( Philippians 4:6)
13.In Jesus' name I pray.
(John 14:13-14; 15:16)
14.Thank you Father for answered prayers.
(1 Thessalonians 5:18).
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