OPEN HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL...

DATE : FRIDAY 26 FEBRUARY 2016

THEME : ABUNDANT LIFE AFTER DEATH

Memorise:

And he said unto me, it is done. I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. I will give unto him that is athirst of the fountain of the water of life freely. Revelation 21:6

Read: Revelation 21:1-7

21 And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea.

2 And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.

3 And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them, and they shall be his people, and God himself shall be with them, and be their God.

4 And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.

5 And he that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new. And he said unto me, Write: for these words are true and faithful.

6 And he said unto me, It is done. I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. I will give unto him that is athirst of the fountain of the water of life freely.

7 He that overcometh shall inherit all things; and I will be his God, and he shall be my son.

Message

Some of the major quests of humanity are the search for the existence of God, the nature of religion, and the possibility of life after death. Out of deep concern for this topic, philosophers and the great world religions constantly debate specific views about life after death such as reincarnation, resurrection, and some other options. Over the years, philosophical speculations on life after death have yielded various theories on the immorality of the soul, to prove that the soul can exist apart from the body, and thereby suggesting that the human soul will live on after death. This view is well suited to our religious beliefs, because it is something like this that gives people hope in the face of death. The question that must be asked, however, is whether there is any good reason to believe in life after death. Is it a reasonable hope or nothing more than wishful thinking?
Though the average Christian does not need anyone to convince him about the reality of life after death, but generally speaking, it is necessary to consider some facts which are not widely known. There is actually empirical, observable and scientifically verifiable evidence about life after death. This evidence is usually provided by a phenomenon known as a “near-death experience” (NDE), which is an experience where a person who is considered to be clinically dead, is involved in a disembodied state of existence, or other aspects or forms of an afterlife. While in a state of the absence of any discernible signs of life, such as consciousness, pulse, or breathing, some have reported such experiences as having the sense that one is dead and looking down on one’s body. Others have reported things like travelling down a tunnel or a dark passageway, meeting other persons or supernatural beings, seeing beautiful scenery, re-entering one’s body, and experiencing feelings of peace. In some cases, some have shared their experiences about a terrifying visit to hell. It is important to note that most of these people give a very vivid account of their personal encounters.

On the basis of divine revelation, we are confident in the promise of everlasting life. As Christians, we affirm the biblical teaching that human beings do live on after physical death. We can therefore confidently answer the question of life after death in the affirmative. We can say beyond any reasonable doubt, YES, there is life after death. Not as an ordinary life devoid of the divine essence, but an abundant life in accordance with the Word of God in Revelation 20:6 that says:

“Blessed and holy is he that hath part in the first resurrection: on such the second death hath no power, but they shall be priests of God and of Christ, and shall reign with him a thousand years.”
Revelations 20:6

Life after death offers abundant life to all that will faithfully serve the Lord till death. First, we will partake in the first resurrection, and then the second death will have no power over us. We will automatically become priests of God, with the special privilege of reigning with Him for a thousand years. What a life to look forward to, I pray we will all make it there in Jesus’ Name.

Prayer Point:

Father, please grant me the grace to faithfully serve you till the end in Jesus’ name.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR : Luke 23:6-24:53 and Job 29:7-20

AUTHOR : Pst E. A ADEBOYE

DAY FORTY-SEVEN: THE REDEEMED PRAY AND FAST FOR 50 DAYS!
DAY 47, Friday 26th February, 2016
PRAYER FOR NEW BEGINNING
Prayer Points
1. Lord, Anoint All Members Of RCCG To Excel In Whatever We Lay Our Hands On In The Name Of Jesus. Amen! Daniel. 5:14, Deuteronomy. 28:13
2. Lord, Anoint Your Church With Fresh Oil, To Break Free From The Yoke Of Satan And The Attack Of The Enemies Against Our Glorious New Beginning In The Name Of Jesus. Amen!- Psalm 92:10
3. Lord, Grant All Our Members Power To Prosper Abundantly In This New Dispensation This Year In Jesus Name. Amen!-Deuteronomy. 8:18
4. Lord, Let Your Church Arise And Shine This Year 2016 In The Name Of Jesus. Amen! Isaiah 60:1
5. Father, I Stand On Your Promise Of Glorious New Things For Me And My Loved Ones And I Claim These Promises For Abundant Fullness Of Joy This Year Of Your Fullness In The Name Of Jesus. Amen!
6. Father Within The Remaining Days In The Month Of February Father Every Blessing Meant For January And February Father, Deliver Them To Us In Double-fold In The Name Of Jesus. Amen!
7. Father, The Month Of March Is A Special Month To Us! The Number Three Is The Number Of Trinity And Your Almightiness! The March Holy Ghost Is Usually Special! Make March The Month Of Special New Things That Is Special! Let Your Power Be Seen In Everything We Do In A Special Way In The Name Of Jesus. Amen!
8. I Receive The Power And The Anointing Of God For A New Beginning! Holy Ghost Power Fall Afresh Upon Me Today For A Fresh Start In The Name Of Jesus. Amen!
9. My Marriage! My Family! My Ministry! My Business And Career! Receive A Fresh Start , As The Father Grants Us The Grace Not To Dwell In The Past, As We Press Forward, To The New Things You Are Doing And You Are Going To Do In Our Lives In The Name Of Jesus. Amen!
10. We Bade Farewell To Backwardness! Retardation! Retrogression And Stagnation For God Is Giving Us Progress With Speed Beginning From Today In The Name Of Jesus. Amen!
B. Add Your Personal Prayer Request For Day Forty-Seven! Make Your Personal Requests Known With Thanksgiving! Philippians 4:6
EMMANUEL=GOD WITH US!.

Prayer Points On Today's Open Heavens (Friday February 26th 2016)
ABUNDANT LIFE AFTER DEATH

1.Thank you Father for all your promises.

2.Thank you Father particularly,for your promise of life more abundantly.

3.Thank you Father for the hope of resurrection and eternal life.

4,Father, whatever will make me earth bound when rapture occurs, please, uproot from my life and destiny.

5.Father, let every satanic agenda for my life and destiny fail in Jesus' name.

6.Father, when the trumpet shall sound, let me hear your call and follow you.

7.Father, let the power that raised Jesus from the grave be available to raise me from the grave on the resurrection day.

8.Father, please grant me the grace to faithfully serve you till the end in Jesus’ name.

9.Father, by your mercy don't let me spend my eternity in Hell but in paradise with JESUS.

10.Father, please, grant me eternal and abundant Life and let me reign with you in your kingdom.

11.Your Personal petitions. (Phil 4:6)
12. In Jesus' name I pray. (Jn 15:16)
13.Thank you Father for answered prayers.(1 Thes 5:18).