Dangerous and Benign: Open Heaven, July 23, 2024
Open Heaven, July 23, 2024, Tuesday Daily Devotional by Pastor E. A. Adeboye: Dangerous and Benign
Open Heaven, July 23, 2024, Topic: Dangerous and Benign
“And now, behold, the hand of the Lord is upon thee, and thou shalt be blind, not seeing the sun for a season. And immediately there fell on him a mist and a darkness, and he went about seeking some to lead him by the hand.” Acts 13:11 (KJV)
READ: Acts 13:1–11 (KJV)
1 Now there were in the church that was at Antioch certain prophets and teachers, such as Barnabas, Simeon, who was called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen, who had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch, and Saul.
2 As they ministered to the Lord and fasted, the Holy Ghost said, Separate me, Barnabas and Saul, for the work wherefor I have called them.
And when they had fasted, prayed, and laid their hands on them, they sent them away.
4 So they, being sent forth by the Holy Ghost, departed unto Seleucia, and from there they sailed to Cyprus.
And when they were at Salamis, they preached the word of God in the synagogues of the Jews, and they also had John as their minister.
And when they had gone through the island unto Paphos, they found a certain sorcerer, a false prophet, a Jew, whose name was Barjesus.
7 That was with the deputy of the country, Sergius Paulus, a prudent man who called for Barnabas and Saul and desired to hear the word of God.
But Elymas the sorcerer (for so is his name by interpretation) withstood them, seeking to turn away the deputy from the faith.
9 Then Saul, who is also called Paul, filled with the Holy Ghost, set his eyes on him.
10 And said, O full of all subtilty and all mischief, thou child of the devil, thou enemy of all righteousness, wilt thou not cease to pervert the right ways of the Lord?
11 And now, behold, the hand of the Lord is upon thee, and thou shalt be blind, not seeing the sun for a season. And immediately there fell on him a mist and a darkness, and he went about seeking some to lead him by the hand.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Isaiah 35-37
Open Heaven 23 July 2024 MESSAGE
When you’re baptised in the Holy Spirit, it might seem like nothing has changed about you, but the reality is that you have become very dangerous to the enemy and his cohorts. In 2 Kings 1:9–12, Elijah was not looking dangerous; he had no weapon in his hands and was not wearing a warrior’s attire. However, the captains and soldiers that were sent to arrest him never lived to tell the story. You may look the same to your enemies, but the moment you are baptised with the Holy Ghost and fire, if they try to touch you, they will be consumed.
To become dangerous to your enemies, ensure that you carry the fire of God inside you in great measure. For over 13 years, I never went to my village because witches and wizards had threatened to deal with me. I became born again, and not long after I was baptised with the Holy Spirit and fire, I received an invitation to attend a programme in the village. When I told my mother about the invitation, she begged me not to go. I told her that I now carry fire, and anyone who touches me will roast.
She said, “But you don’t look any different; you are the same Adejare that I know.” I replied, “The naked wire looks the same whether electricity is passing through it or not. However, touching it while electricity is passing through it is a suicide attempt.” I went to the village, and no witch dared to touch me. Today, I announce my arrival beforehand so they can hide before I arrive.
In Nigeria, after drinking a bottle of Coke, we sometimes use the empty bottle as a container for kerosene. Once the bottle has become a kerosene container, you dare not put it in your mouth again. The devil knows that once you start carrying fire, he has to step carefully around you. If he has been tormenting you, the way to get him off your shoulder is to carry the fire of God.
Pray so often that the fire of God starts boiling inside you. Become addicted to praying to the Holy Ghost. As you do this, the fire of God will burn inside you, and you will become dangerous for the devil to attack. Any yoke he had previously placed on you will break completely, and you will be free from his hold. When you have the fire of God burning in your bones, you will become a threat to the devil and his demons. Are you ready to carry God’s fire?
Open Heaven, July 23, 2024, Action Point
Speak in tongues for at least one hour today, and make this a daily practice going forward.
Also read: C.A.C THE LIVING WATER DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE
Open Heaven, 23 July 2024, HYMN 1: All Hail, The Power of Jesus’ Name
All hail the power of Jesus’ name!Let angels prostrate and fall.Bring forth the royal diadem,and crown him Lord of all.Bring forth the royal diadem,and crown him Lord of all!
O seed of Israel’s chosen racenow ransomed from the fall,hail him who saves you by his grace,and crown him Lord of all.Hail him who saves you by his grace,and crown him Lord of all!
3: Let every tongue and every triberesponsive to his call,To him all majesty ascribe,and crown him Lord of all.To him all majesty ascribe,and crown him Lord of all!
4 Oh, that with all the sacred throngWe at his feet may fall!We’ll join the everlasting song.and crown him Lord of all.We’ll join the everlasting song.and crown him Lord of all.
PRAYER
Lord Jesus, come into my life. I accept you as my Lord and personal savior. I believe in my heart that you died and rose from the dead to save me. Thank you, Lord, for saving me, in Jesus’ name, Amen.
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