OPEN HEAVEN 17 AUGUST 2020 MONDAY: REJOICING IN HOPE
OPEN HEAVEN 17 AUGUST 2020 MEMORIZE: Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer; Romans 12:12
OPEN HEAVEN 17 AUGUST 2020 BIBLE READING MATTHEW 5:10-12
10. Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
11. Blessed are ye, when men sha|| revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake.
12. Rejoice, and be exceeding lad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.
GOOD MORNING BELOVED,
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OPEN HEAVEN 17 AUGUST 2020 MESSAGE
Abraham, despite being childless at ninety, kept his hope to become a father of many nations (Romans 4:18).
However, many Christians today have lost hope in God’s promises, waiting for their physical manifestations before they believe.
If you are in the category of Christians described above, ask God today for the grace to remain hopeful in His promises for your life.
Abraham for example enjoyed this grace (Romans 4:16) even before Jesus was born and our saviour confirmed this when He said:
“Your father Abraham rejoiced to see my day: and he saw it, and was glad” (John 8:56).
The grace was so sufficient that he hoped against all odds and developed faith that earned him friendship with the Almighty God.
Hope is a key element in describing faith (Hebrews 11:1) without which no man can please God (Hebrews 11:6).
Hope ensures that we obey His command to always rejoice (1 Thessalonians 5:16) even in the midst of tribulations.
Hope is the assurance that what we desire will come to pass (Romans 8:24 ).
Today’s memory verse also lets us know that through hope, we can develop patience and strength especially in tribulation.
It is saddening however, that some Christians lose hope and backslide in the face of trials. This ought not to be.
In today’s Bible reading, Jesus talks about rejoicing as a means of endurance, as well as the blessings attached to enduring persecution. James 1:12 also says:
“Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.”
Hope also helps one to tarry for results in the place of prayer. Someone who lacks hope won’t pray long before searching for an alternative.
Abraham had faith in God and it was imputed to him for righteousness (Romans 4:17-22).
Beloved, are you losing hope already? Please do not, because there is glory ahead of you. Be patient so you can obtain (Colossians 1:27).
OPEN HEAVEN 17 AUGUST 2020 KEY POINT:PRAYER POINTS ON TODAY’S OPEN HEAVEN 17 AUGUST 2020
Take time to give God intense worship even when it seems difficult to do so. Hope shall rise for your comfort.
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OPEN HEAVEN 17 AUGUST 2020 HYMN
BE GLAD IN THE LORD AND REJOICE
1. Be glad in the Lord, and rejoice,
All ye that are upright in heart;
ye that have made Him your choice,
And Bid sadness and sorrow depart.
CHORUS
Rejoice!.. rejoice!..
Be glad in the Lord and rejoice!
Rejoice!.. rejoice!..
Be glad in the Lord and rejoice!
2. Be joyful, for He is the Lord
On earth and in Heaven supreme;
He fashions and rules by His word;
The “Mighty” and “Strong” to redeem.
3. What tho’ in the conflict for right
Your enemies almost prevail!
God’s armies, just hid from your sight,
Are more than the foes which assail.
4. Tho’ darkness surround you by day,
Your sky by the night be o’ercast,
Let nothing your spirit dismay,
But trust till the danger is past.
5. Be glad in the Lord, and rejoice,
His praises proclaiming in songs
With harp, and with organ, and voice,
The loud hallelujahs prolong!
OPEN HEAVEN 17 AUGUST 2020 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: JEREMIAH 38:1-28, JEREMIAH 39:1-18, JEREMIAH 40:1-16, PSALMS 74:1-23, PSALMS 79:1-13