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OPEN HEAVEN 30 MARCH 2023 THURSDAY

 


OPEN HEAVEN 30 MARCH 2023 THURSDAY: GREATNESS IS IN LEVELS

OPEN HEAVEN 30 MARCH 2023 MEMORIZE: There is one glory of the sun, and another glory of the moon, and another glory of the stars: for one star differeth from another star in glory. 1 Corinthians 15:41

OPEN HEAVEN 30 MARCH 2023 BIBLE READING PHILIPPIANS 3:12-15

12 Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus.

13 Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before,

14 I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.

15 Let us therefore, as many as be perfect, be thus minded: and if in any thing ye be otherwise minded, God shall reveal even this unto you.

OPEN HEAVEN 30 MARCH 2023 MESSAGE

Many years ago, I was invited as a guest to the swearing-in ceremony of the Head of State along with some other persons. One of these other persons was excited that his invitation letter had ‘A’ written boldly on it. He explained to me that this meant he was a great person. Another had ‘AA’ on his invitation, meaning that he was considered as a more important guest than the one with just ‘A’ and would thus be seated more prominently and get more exclusive treatment. I later explained to them that there was still another level which was ‘AAA’.

Indeed, greatness is in levels. You may feel you are great now, but there is always a higher level to get to. Many people get to a certain level and feel they have arrived. The unfortunate thing is that just as there are higher levels to reach, there are also lower levels that can be fallen to.

Many a time, you hear of world champions, record setters – great people who were at the top of their profession, career or industry, until someone would come and break their record and set even higher standards.

For example, in sports, if an athlete sets a new record, the previous record-holder is immediately referred to as an ex-champion. You must never feel satisfied with your former glory; always seek to break your previous records and set higher ones.

I was once a boxer; becoming a boxing champion is great, but every boxer will tell you that to remain a champion is harder than becoming one because everyone wants to challenge their fellow, to turn him or her into an ex-champion. This is why a champion needs to work harder to retain his or her position at the top. The moment you relax, you begin to regress.

You need more of what made you become a champion to remain one. When I turned 80 years old last year, many people thought I would relax. I told them Moses started his ministry at the age of 80; I too have only just begun.

Anyone who stops working hard, praying fervently, and being generally diligent would soon realize that he or she is going back instead of forward.

Keep pressing forward toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.

Thank you for joining millions of believers across for today’s devotion, see you tomorrow. Drop your comments and say a prayer for you and your family. God bless you!

 

OPEN HEAVEN 30 MARCH 2023 HYMN

PRAISE TO THE LORD THE ALMIGHTY THE KING OF CREATION!

1. Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of creation!
O my soul, praise him, for he is your health and salvation!
Come, all who hear; now to his temple draw near,
join me in glad adoration.

2. Praise to the Lord, above all things so wondrously reigning;
sheltering you under his wings, and so gently sustaining!
Have you not seen all that is needful has been
sent by his gracious ordaining?

3. Praise to the Lord, who will prosper your work and defend you;
surely his goodness and mercy shall daily attend you.
Ponder anew what the Almighty can do,
if with his love he befriends you.

4. Praise to the Lord! O let all that is in me adore him!
All that has life and breath, come now with praises before him.
Let the Amen sound from his people again; gladly forever adore him.

OPEN HEAVEN 30 MARCH 2023 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: 1 SAMUEL 25-27

AUTHORS: PASTOR E.A ADEBOYE
PASTOR MRS FOLU ADEBOYE

 

 

 

 

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