Open
Heavens Devotional by Pastor E.A. Adeboye
Memorise: And
the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and
minds through Christ. Philippians 4:7
Read:
Philippians 4:7-8
The
greatest battles of life occur in the heart. If you are not defeated in your
heart, it will be pretty difficult for any external enemy to defeat you. Why?
If your heart is pure, God will easily fill that heart and be with you. As a
result, any battle that comes your way will have the One on your inside to
contend with. But when you are controlled by impure thoughts, God is at the
sideline, leaving demons to have a field day (Acts 5:3). To be triumphant over
your thoughts, be very cautious about the kind of thought you permit
henceforth. Say No to any thought that does not pass the test of Philippians
4:8. If an idea accommodates any iota of lie or dishonesty, don’t dwell on it. If
it is impure or unjust, reject it vehemently. If it is not good or cannot
glorify God, reject it. If it is a thought that could cause shame were your
heart exposed for all to see, shun it. If it is a thought that would feed the
lust of the flesh, reject it.
Usually,
all manner of thought would visit your heart. In the spirit realm, the satanic
kingdom projects billions of evil thoughts which move as darts through the
atmosphere. When it hits you, you have the power to say “No! l reject you in
the name of Jesus”, then quote a scripture that counters the intent of that
thought just as the Lord Jesus did when he was tempted. This is why you must
fill your mind with the Word. There is a word for every dart of evil thought thrown
at you from the pit of hell but you’ve got to search them out, know them and
assert the power in them. Never open the door of your heart to evil thought
because within a short while, they will grow and land you in trouble. Evil
thought should not have dominion over you. In addition, if there is a place or
activity which births evil thought in you, cut it off. Cut off from evil
friends particularly unbelievers. Keep a safe distance from so- called
believers who try to influence you into evil. If television programmes are
affecting you negatively, cut off from them or watch them selectively. If you
cannot resist surfing occultism or pornographic sites, or site sponsored by
false prophets etc; avoid the internet for a while or use it in an environment
of accountability while you build up the character of your inner man. Spend
more time with the Word and think on it. Also pray and fast to bring your flesh
under subjection of your spirit.
ACTION
POINT:
Control
over your thoughts and imaginations are the way to assert your Christ given
victory over the flesh.
Bible
in one year: Isaiah 7-9
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