Topic: What Are Your Priorities?
MEMORISE: “But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.” – (1 Corinthians 2:9)
READ: John 4:23-24 (KJV)
23 But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him.
24 God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.
TODAY OPEN HEAVEN 31 JULY 2021 MESSAGE:
The Scriptures present us with a marked difference between the priorities of our Lord Jesus Christ and the concerns of His disciples. Just like His disciples, many of us are too bothered with how to meet physical, psychological and emotional needs, rather than on spiritual things. We immerse ourselves in temporal concerns. Jesus assured His disciples that the Father knew their needs and would always provide for them (Luke 11:11-13).
Jesus described what should be the topmost priority of all Heaven-bound Christians in Matthew 6:33: But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. It is often said that passionate people make the greatest contributions to the society. Be passionate about the things of God. Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, so that the necessities of daily life will be provided. It is time to reprioritize your life and passion.
God is called the God of glory in Acts 7:2. There is a great expectation for all who serve God in holiness and truth. Everyone who dedicates themselves to serving God in spirit and in truth will enjoy divine favour (Psalm 5:12). It should be noted that a day of divine favour is better than many years of labour. Divine favour is superior to luck or good fortune. I pray that you will experience divine favour from today, in Jesus’ name.
Heaven-bound Christians are focused on serving God in spirit and in truth (John 4:24). Material and worldly possessions are secondary to them, despite God’s assurance of His provision. There is fruitfulness for all who consecrate themselves to serving God in spirit and truth. Psalm 92:12 says: The righteous shall flourish like the palm tree: he shall grow like a cedar in Lebanon.
There is an assurance of victory over all known and unknown enemies for those who serve God in righteousness. Psalm 132:18 says: His enemies will I clothe with shame: but upon himself shall his crown flourish. Are you consecrated to God? Do you love Him? Is the righteousness of God your priority? If your answer to each of these questions is ‘yes’, blessed are you. If not, seek a deeper relationship with the Lord from today and you would be blessed also.
PRAYER POINT: Father, please grant me the grace to consecrate myself unto You. Help me to make righteousness my utmost priority, in Jesus’ name.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Job 21-22
HYMNAL: HYMN 11 – I NEED THEE EVERY HOUR
1. I need Thee every hour,
Most gracious Lord;
No tender voice like Thine
Can peace afford.
REFRAIN:
I need Thee, Oh, I need Thee;
Every hour I need Thee!
Oh, bless me now, my Saviour,
I come to Thee.
2. I need Thee every hour,
Stay Thou near by;
Temptations lose their power
When Thou art nigh.
3. I need Thee every hour,
In joy or pain;
Come quickly, and abide
Or life is vain.
4. I need Thee every hour,
Teach me Thy will;
And Thy rich promises
In me fulfill.
Also Read: DCLM Daily Manna 31st July 2021 Devotional – No Escape!
RCCG Open Heaven 30th July 2021 Today Devotional Guide was written by Pastor E.A. Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, one of the largest evangelical church in the world and also the President of Christ the Redeemer’s Ministries
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