Open Heavens 5 October 2023 Thursday – Where Are You?

Open Heavens 5 October 2023 Thursday – Where Are You?

MEMORISE: “Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith; prove your own selves. Know ye not your own selves, how that Jesus Christ is in you, except ye be reprobates?“ 2 Corinthians 13:5

READ: Genesis 3:8-9 Open Heavens 5 October 2023

8 They heard Yahweh God’s voice walking in the garden in the cool of the day, and the man and his wife hid themselves from the presence of Yahweh God among the trees of the garden.

9 Yahweh God called to the man, and said to him, “Where are you?”

Open Heavens 5 October 2023

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Matthew 10-11

MESSAGE: – Open Heavens 5 October 2023 Thursday Daily Devotional

I am convinced that the question God asked Adam in our Bible reading is still very relevant today. Beloved, if God asks you that question today, what would be your sincere response? To answer the question above sincerely, you must first ask yourself another question: “Where was I yesterday?” In this case, yesterday could be last week, last year or when you first got born again. After answering this question sincerely, you can then proceed to answer the question, “Where are you now?” From the day of birth, we all begin a return journey to where we are from (Ecclesiastes 12:1-7).

That is why, no matter how young you are, you are growing older day by day. You should therefore ask yourself regularly, “How far have I gone in fulfilling the purpose of my creation and salvation?” Let us consider Samson. He used to be a terror to the enemies but he ended up grinding corn in their prison.

You should ask yourself, “Am I going on to greater heights, bearing fruits that abide? Am I increasing spiritually or decreasing? Am I spending more time in God’s presence than I used to or is the reverse the case? Am I winning more souls into the kingdom than I used to?”

You should also ask yourself, “Am I increasing financially or decreasing?” If there is a decrease, could it be that you have been eating your seed? Or could it be that you are sowing sparingly (2 Corinthians 9:6)? Could it be that, because you have been defaulting in your tithe and offerings, you are working under a divine curse (Malachi 3:8-9)? Beloved, as a child of God, it is important to ask yourself these questions from time to time.

If you discover that you are not experiencing growth in any area of your life, please consider your ways (Haggai. 1:5-7). Ask the Holy Spirit to examine you and show you where you might have gotten it wrong. Ask Him for what to do to bring about a positive turn around in your life. I pray you will fulfill God’s purpose for your life, in Jesus’ name.

Reflection – Open Heavens 5 October 2023

Are you where you are supposed to be?

Open Heavens 5 October 2023 Thursday Hymn

HYMN 12: – Onward Christian Soldiers!

1 Onward, Christian soldiers,

marching as to war,

With the cross of Jesus

going on before!

Christ, the royal Master,

leads against the foe;

Forward into battle,

see his banner go!

Refrain:

Onward, Christian soldiers,

marching as to war,

With the cross of Jesus

going on before!

2 At the sign of triumph

Satan’s host doth flee;

On, then, Christian soldiers,

on to victory!

Hell’s foundations quiver

at the shout of praise;

Brothers, lift your voices,

loud your anthems raise! [Refrain]

Refrain:

Onward, Christian soldiers,

marching as to war,

With the cross of Jesus

going on before!

3 Like a mighty army

moves the church of God;

Brothers, we are treading

where the saints have trod;

We are not divided;

all one body we,

One in hope and doctrine,

one in charity. [Refrain]

Refrain:

Onward, Christian soldiers,

marching as to war,

With the cross of Jesus

going on before!

4 Onward, then, ye people,

join our happy throng,

Blend with ours your voices

in the triumph song;

Glory, laud, and honor,

unto Christ the King;

This thro’ countless ages

men and angels sing. [Refrain]

Refrain:

Onward, Christian soldiers,

marching as to war,

With the cross of Jesus

going on before!