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Morning Devotional For Thursday 26th April - Edoman - 04-26-2018
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*THE HEAVENS ARE ALREADY OPEN .*
Thursday, April 26th .
Pastor Chris
_*We, however, are citizens of heaven, and we eagerly wait for our Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, to come from heaven (Philippians 3:20 GNB).*_
Many around the world believe in the idea of an open heaven, praying always to God for open heavens. This poses a question: When did the heavens become closed? The idea of open heaven is misconstrued from Malachi 3:10. There, the Bible says, _*“Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the LORD of hosts, if I will not open you the WINDOWS OF HEAVEN, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it.”*_
The expression, “windows,” or “floodgates of heaven” is only a figure of speech. If it means literal windows, then where are they located? It’s like what we read in Genesis 28:12 about Jacob. The Bible says he was sleeping and had a dream: _*“...and behold a ladder set up on the earth, and the top of it reached to heaven: and behold the angels of God ascending and descending on it.”*_
Jacob’s ladder was Christ; it’s figurative. Jesus Christ reconciled all things in heaven and earth. He reconciled man to God. The Bible says, _*“For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ”*_ (John 1:17). He Himself said, _*“...Verily, verily, I say unto you, Hereafter ye shall see heaven open, and the angels of God ascending and descending UPON THE SON OF MAN”*_ (John 1:51). He was that ladder.
Christ has come. This means the heavens are already open; you no longer have to pray for, or expect an open heaven. You’re already a member of the family of God; a citizen of heaven on earth: _*“For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, Of whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named”*_ (Ephesians 3:14-15). It’s one big family, and you belong there now.
*PRAYER*
*Dear Father, thank you for my citizenship is in heaven, where sickness, infirmity, troubles and poverty have no place. I’m seated with Christ in the heavenly realms, far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that’s named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.*
*FURTHER STUDY:* *||* *Ephesians 2:5-6* Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved
6 And hath raised [us] up together, and made [us] sit together in heavenly [places] in Christ Jesus: *||* *||* *Ephesians 3:13-15* Wherefore I desire that ye faint not at my tribulations for you, which is your glory. 14 For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, 15 Of whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named, *||*
*DAILY SCRIPTURE READING*
*1-Year Bible Reading Plan:* Luke 22:1-38,
1 Samuel 26-28
*2-Year Bible Reading Plan:* Romans 16:1-11,
Psalm 133-134.
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# AFFIRMATIONTRAIN 26TH APRIL.
I affirm that the Spirit of God has granted me everything I require to live triumphantly on earth. I am excellent, sound, fruitful and productive in every good work. Christ is glorified in me today, and His righteousness is unveiled through me. I am the workmanship of God, created in Christ Jesus for good works. I have God's righteousness, life, and nature. I am the effulgence of His glory and the express image of His person. Therefore, I think, act, and live as His perfect representation here in the earth. The Word of God is alive in me; I’m making progress and profiting on every side. I am healthy, strong, excellent and vibrant! My heart is a fertile ground and the Word of God is producing great results in every area of my life! I am one with the Father; as Jesus is, so am I in this world. Glory to God. Hallelujah!
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