Open Heavens Devotional by Pastor E.A. Adeboye
Memorise: And as a vesture shalt fold them up, and they
shall be changed: but thou art the same, and thy years shall not fail. Hebrews
1:12
Read: Acts 19:1-7
The only constant thing in life is change. God’s covenant
moved from the Old Testament to the New. That was a profound change that shaped
the world. When Jesus came, the Old Testament was in force. He introduced the
New Testament during his ministry on earth, giving men a glimpse of the change
to come and reorienting their understanding. After His death, burial and
resurrection, the New Testament in His blood was established. Those who fail to
go with change end up blaming themselves. They will be cut off from so many
benefits. For instance, during the days of the early church, when Paul
travelled to Ephesus, he met some disciples who were baptised by John the Baptist. Based on what they knew,
they were still expecting the Messiah who John had come to usher in. unknown to
these, the Messiah had come, affected their world and gone. One would wonder
where these disciples were when great multitudes thronged the meetings organised
by the Lord. However, they were receptive to change based on the new
information they heard, so they were baptised again as commanded by the Lord,
and they received the baptism of the Holy Spirit.
We need to recognize that God is at the centre of several
changes all over the world because He rules in the affairs of men. Daniel 2:21
says He changes times and season to suit His purpose. But while He effects
change, He does not change. He is the same (Hebrew 1:10-12). He introduces
changes so as to make room for a difference. When a piece of white cloth is
dyed and turns grey, it is said that it has changed colour. Change can also
mean replacement, for instance when you change the tyres of your car. Change
gives room for variety, yet not all changes are desirable. When you change from
good to bad, that is a negative change and is undesirable. Equally bad is
moving from success to failure. God expects positive change from you. Change
from being a bench warmer in church to an active worker or minister. There are
certain areas in your life that require change. Some things need to be dropped.
You would also need to acquire healthy habits and behavioural patterns. Change
now!
KEY POINT:
Life is all about change. If you do not adapt to change, you
might be rendered irrelevant.
Bible in one year: Proverbs 22-24
Bible in one year: Proverbs 22-24
God,may i not be too hard to change.if u cant change,u wil b replaced.GOD help me now.
ReplyDeleteJust want to say thank you Lord !!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteDaddy Pls change Me for good in Jesus name Amen.
ReplyDeleteFather give me the desired change,give me healthy habits and behavioural patterns that suits you oh lord, forgive me my sins and give me blessed and sin-free month IJN
ReplyDeleteFather pls help me change positively IJN
ReplyDeleteA positive change oh Lord..is all I need.
ReplyDeleteLord Jesus give me the grace to change for the best.
ReplyDeleteLord, create a change in me that will in return make a divine change in your kindom iJn. Amen!
ReplyDelete†h♌nk ƔºƲ sir for all the inspirations † help us make heavens. God help me change from bad † good. Amen.
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