Open Heavens Devotional by Pastor E.A. Adeboye
MEMORIZE: “So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by
the word of God” (Rom. 10:17)
READ: Romans 10:16-18
Many people who intend to make contact with the Lord may be
lost in the crowd except God’s mercy works in their favour. This season, in any
way you have been hindered by a crowd, the mercy of God will fish you out in
Jesus name. Another lesson from the story of blind Bartimaeus recorded in Mark
10:46-52 is that God’s mercy can make you hear what will connect you with your
breakthrough. What you hear is very important because it can affect your
thoughts and actions. This is one reason you should surround yourself with
people who can positively affect your faith by what they say. If you associate
with optimists, you will likely continue to strive towards your goal. But if
you frolic with pessimists, you will give up on your goal. What kind of company
do you keep? What kind of words do you listen to?
It was what Bartimaeus heard that prompted his crying out.
Until he heard that Jesus was passing his way, he was quietly begging for alms.
The moment he heard this good news, he began to cry out for mercy. Until he
heard Jesus was passing by, he was focused on men, but after he heard of the
Lord’s itinerary, he changed his focus. What you hear can change your focus. If
you are still concentrating on men for that job or assistance, it is because
you have not heard the right word. Today, many are discouraged because they
cannot hear the information or prophetic utterance that will take them to the
next level. The link between your present level and the next is information.
May you hear what will take you to your next level today! When Bartimaeus heard
that Jesus passed by, he began to shout. What you hear can provoke the spirit
of violence that you need to possess your possession. The prayers of many
believers are so cold that they may never receive an answer from God, except by
an act of divine mercy. Brethren, the truth is, you are either saying a prayer
of tolerance or a prayer of violence. For many years, Bartimaeus prayed a
prayer of tolerance and got nothing. It took his hearing the right information
to switch his prayer mode. The word that will provoke you to change your prayer
mode and connect you to your breakthrough will reach you today. What are you
hearing?
KEY POINT
If you pray wrong, you will not get an answer. But if you
pray right, it may take few minutes to get your answer. What is your prayer
like? Pray right.
Bible in One year: Psa. 73-75
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