Open Heavens 13 February 2017: Monday daily devotional by Pastor E. A. Adeboye ( Open Heavens 13 February 2017 – The God of All Impossibilities

Topic: The God of All Impossibilities [Monday 13, February 2017]

Memorise: For with God nothing shall be impossible. – Luke 1:37

Read: Genesis 18:1-15 (KJV)

1 And the LORD appeared unto him in the plains of Mamre: and he sat in the tent door in the heat of the day;

2 And he lift up his eyes and looked, and, lo, three men stood by him: and when he saw them, he ran to meet them from the tent door, and bowed himself toward the ground,

3 And said, My Lord, if now I have found favour in thy sight, pass not away, I pray thee, from thy servant:

4 Let a little water, I pray you, be fetched, and wash your feet, and rest yourselves under the tree:

5 And I will fetch a morsel of bread, and comfort ye your hearts; after that ye shall pass on: for therefore are ye come to your servant. And they said, So do, as thou hast said.

6 And Abraham hastened into the tent unto Sarah, and said, Make ready quickly three measures of fine meal, knead it, and make cakes upon the hearth.

7 And Abraham ran unto the herd, and fetcht a calf tender and good, and gave it unto a young man; and he hasted to dress it.

8 And he took butter, and milk, and the calf which he had dressed, and set it before them; and he stood by them under the tree, and they did eat.

9 And they said unto him, Where is Sarah thy wife? And he said, Behold, in the tent.

10 And he said, I will certainly return unto thee according to the time of life; and, lo, Sarah thy wife shall have a son. And Sarah heard it in the tent door, which was behind him.

11 Now Abraham and Sarah were old and well stricken in age; and it ceased to be with Sarah after the manner of women.

12 Therefore Sarah laughed within herself, saying, After I am waxed old shall I have pleasure, my lord being old also?

13 And the LORD said unto Abraham, Wherefore did Sarah laugh, saying, Shall I of a surety bear a child, which am old?

14 Is any thing too hard for the LORD? At the time appointed I will return unto thee, according to the time of life, and Sarah shall have a son.

15 Then Sarah denied, saying, I laughed not; for she was afraid. And he said, Nay; but thou didst laugh.

Bible in One Year: John 11, Isaiah 37:14-27

MESSAGE:

The awesomeness of God is made manifest in situations that are tagged impossible. Our God likes to get involved in such cases so that they serve as reference points to those who have doubts in their hearts about Him. What is that impossible situation you are confronted with? God can use it to demonstrate to the world that there is no situation, no matter how bad, that He cannot reverse. In today’s Bible reading, the three men who came on a visit to Abraham and Sarah were on a mission to remind them that God is a God of plan and purpose. Have you been waiting a long time for that precious promise of God to come to pass? I have good news for you: your season of divine visitation has come in Jesus’ Name. Abraham and Sarah had given up and were no longer optimistic about the promise of a child to them. Sarah could not help laughing when she heard that time and life would be restored to her, because she knew her age and the deadness of her womb. Her skepticism made the Lord ask “Is anything too hard for the Lord?” Are you looking at the doctor’s professional report concerning your case? I want to let you know that the report of the Lord will override every negative report concerning you in Jesus’ Name.

Lazarus was dead and was already buried for four days (John 11:39). Nobody wanted to get close to his tomb because he was already stinking; yet the Lord went to that hopeless situation and reversed the irreversible. The Lord decided to take His time before going to Mary and Martha, in order to convince the whole world that even though people may have given up on you, He is always there to demonstrate to them that they are not your creator. There is nothing that the redemption paid for by Christ cannot take care of. Are you struggling with poverty, or are you getting in and out of hospital beds? Have you been labelled a permanent failure or been told nothing good can come out of your life? Know that there is a God in heaven who works wonders among men. If He sees that your natural season is over, He then reminds the world that “He changes times and seasons” (Daniel 2:21a). If He realises there are powerful forces contenting with your life, He lets them know that "He removeth kings, and setteth up kings" (Daniel 2:21b). If the world says you are no longer relevant in the scheme of things, He tells them that "He giveth wisdom to the wise and knowledge to them that know understanding" (Daniel 2:21c). With these assurances, you should thank God and praise Him all your life, knowing that your desires will come to pass. There shall be expedited reversal of every negative circumstance in your life today in Jesus’ Name.

Key Point: There is no impossibility with God.

Open Heavens Daily Devotional guide was written by Pastor E.A. Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, one of the largest evangelical church in the world and also the President of Christ the Redeemer's Ministries.

iOpenHeavens is the electronic version of the Hard Copy. The Open Heavens devotional application is available across all mobile platforms and operating systems: iOS, Android, Blackberry, Nokia, Windows Mobile and PC.

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“God Is Going to Use Nigeria to Shake the World!” — Pastor Benny Hinn

  

Pastor Benny Hinn incites lofty, glorious, expectations in delegates of ongoing conference.

In the featured interview with Pastor Benny Hinn, the healing evangelist poses a remarkable question that ignites the embers of God’s power for the realization of lofty expectations: “why is it that the greatest move of God today is happening among Nigerian people,” he asks!

The 3-day Special Pastors’ Conference with Pastor Benny Hinn in Lagos, Nigeria, which already commenced at the LoveWorld Convocation Arena, is positioning God’s ministers in the nation for the next phase of His work through them. “I’m here, because God decided that I need to come, and I have a job to do that is going to ignite something fresh in the people,” Pastor Benny divulges in the stirring interview above.
Watch the featured video, and join the ongoing conference right now from anywhere around the world on Pastor Chris Online or CeFLIX, because God is doing something extraordinary in our day. Stay tuned to LoveWorld News for more exclusive updates fro
m the program.

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How I handled sexual advances — Belinda Effah speaks

On sexual harassment, she said, 'I am not going to deny the fact that someone at some point made passes at me. This was when I was starting out in the industry but right now, I’ve not had that experience. When people call me for jobs, they are very professional about it. I thank God that I didn’t fall into that trap and it was even a ‘nobody’ who made the pass at that time. Some ladies toed that line but where are they today? When you sell your birthright, you can’t retrieve it again.'

On how she coped as a young lady who was catered for by a single parent, she said, ''I usually do not talk about my private life. What people know me for are my movies, so I am not keen on putting my private life out there. People do not care about you really; they don’t know how I feed or live. All those information are private and I don’t want it in the public space. I’d appreciate if people just keep watching my movies and focus solely on that.''

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Singer, Joel Amadi talks about his babies from 5 different women

It is a known fact that many entertainers delay getting married because they believe their fans of the opposite sex would reduce once they do.

Kennis Music artiste, Joel Amadi, clearly holds that thought as well. In a chat with Sunday Scoop, he said, “I am not getting married anytime soon, but I know I will definitely do that at the right time and with the right person. It is true that marriage reduces an artiste’s female fans, and I have even had such an experience in the past. For instance, I used to enjoy watching a programme called Clinic Matters, but I stopped watching it after Lilian Esoro, who is one of the actresses in it, got married to Ubi Franklin. If that could happen to me, then it must have happened to so many people as well.”

However, the Hold On singer refuted claims that he has babies from five different women. He said, “I don’t have any children ; I’m not a baby father and I have never impregnated any woman.”

Speaking in retrospect about his striking resemblance to 2face, he said, “My resemblance with 2face has been a blessing, though it was more of a burden before. A lot of people had some negative impressions that I was trying to sound like 2face, and some even said Kennis Music signed me to replace 2face. But I was the one who walked up to Kennis Music and asked them for a record label, and they never even mentioned 2face. However, it has been a blessing because 2face is a good name. If 2face was a bad artiste, it would have affected me more negatively. For every step forward 2face takes, I also move further. Besides, I am talented in my own right. Our voices may be similar, but the patterns are different. I don’t think 2face has ever sang songs like Oya Now, Gbemisoke, Ileke, among others.”


Admitting that the recession has affected him, he said, “This recession has reduced the number of shows we attend; even the fees that I get paid has depreciated. Meanwhile, things generally are more expensive to buy because of the inflation; so it’s quite tough but we thank God that we’re still alive.”

Joel also hinted that he is working on his second album at the moment, and will feature artistes like Olamide, Timaya, Seyi Shay and 2face, among others.

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How policeman stabbed man infront of his wife and daughter in Abeokuta, Ogun State

A Police officer attached to FCMB - First City Monument Bank Plc, Oke-Ilewo, Abeokuta, Ogun State, allegedly stabbed a man identified as Oladunjoye Olusola Mathew, infront of his wife and daughter, just outside the bank he came to withdraw from on 2nd February, 2017.

The policeman stabbed Mathew with a dagger for jumping over a bike, as he was in a hurry to withdraw from the ATM in the overcrowded bank.
He was then rushed to the hospital with a police van, where he was left to take care of the medical bill after losing so much blood.

Since the incident, nothing has been done to bring the officer who stabbed him to book since no one could name him, however, a complaint has been lodged at the at Ibara Police Station and later to MOPOL base in Oke-Ilewo.

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FG recovers another $151m, N8b looted funds through whistke-blowers

The Federal Government said it recovered another $151million and N8 billion looted funds from three sources through whistke-blowers.

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday in Lagos.

Mohammed sad actionable information given by whistle-blowers to the office of the Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of the Federation led to the recovery of the looted fund.

He said the looted funds do not include the 9.2 million dollars in cash allegedly owned
by a former Group Managing Director of the NNPC, also a dividend of the whistle-blower policy.

“The biggest amount of 136.7 million dollars was recovered from an account in
a commercial bank, where the money was kept under an apparently fake
account name.

“This was followed by N7 billion and 15 million dollars from another person and N1 billion from yet another,” he said.

The minister reiterated the position of government that there was a primitive and mindless looting of the national treasury under the last administration.

He said the whistle-blower policy has started yielding fruit, few months after its adoption by the government.

“The whistle-blower policy is barely two months old and Nigerians have started feeling its impact, how a few people squirrelled away public funds.

"It is doubtful if any economy in the world will not feel the impact of such mind-boggling looting of the treasury as was experienced in Nigeria.

”Yet whatever has been recovered so far, including the 9.2 million dollars by the EFCC, is just a tip of the iceberg,” he said.

The minister appealed to Nigerians with useful information on looted funds to continue to provide the authorities with such information, saying confidentiality will be maintained with regards to the source of the
information.

He also reminded Nigerians of the financial reward aspect of the policy.

”If there is a voluntary return of stolen or concealed public funds or assets on the account of the information provided, the whistle blower may be entitled to anywhere between 2.5 per cent (Minimum) and 5.0 per cent (Maximum) of the total amount recovered,” he said.

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'He is with God now' says Pastor Paul Adefarasin as he mourns Eric Arubayi

Gospel singer Eric Arubayi passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2017, after a brief illness.

The late singer who died at the Delta State University Teaching Hospital regularly attended House On The Rock church in Lagos. He was one of the prominent members of the all-star church.

Today, February 12, 2017, the Head Pastor of House On The Rock, Pastor Paul Adefarasin spoke about the late talented singer during his sermon.

"I hate to lose anybody. There's no happy man like Eric..." said Pastor Paul Adefarasin.
"Eric is with God now. Eric cannot be resurrected, he is not coming back. He's dead...with the Lord but he's happy. We mourn because we miss him but Eric is in a good place now" he further said.
Many Nigerian music acts have expressed their sadness over the untimely death of Eric Arubayi. 

Top Nigerian rapper M.I Abaga tweeted "Join me to celebrate my friend Eric Arubayi's life. we cry.. but not as those without faith for we know we will meet again.. Rest In Peace."




Late Eric is survived by a wife Chinonso and one child, a son. Eric and his wife recently celebrated their third wedding anniversary recently.

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Tiwa Savage hangs out with Jay Z, Diddy and Kelly Rowland at Roc Nation Pre-Grammy Brunch

Yesterday was another awesome day for Tiwa Savage. She attended Roc Nation's Pre-Grammy Brunch which took place in Los Angeles and got to meet and pose with rapper Jay Z, P.Diddy and singer, Kelly Rowland.

More photos below:

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Details of how Singer, Eric Arubayi, died at the Delta state teaching hospital + see photos of his wife and kid

Gospel singer and the 3rd runner up at the maiden edition of the West African Idol, Eric Arubayi, is dead.

The young artiste, believed to be in his early 30s, reportedly died on Saturday at the Delta State University Teaching Hospital.
Eric is said to have fallen sick earlier in the week and taken some expired malaria drugs that led to the failure of some vital body organs.
Efforts to get an official statement from his family proved abortive.
He is survived by his wife of three years, Chinonso, and a child.

He's pictured above with his wife, Chinonso Arubayi and son. Eric Arubayi had just celebrated his 3rd wedding anniversary last two months, Dec. 28th 2016. He was just in his mid-30s. May his soul rest in peace, amen.

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Sunday daily devotional by Pastor E. A. Adeboye ( Open Heavens 12 February 2017) – The Secrets of the Lord

Topic: The Secrets of the Lord [Sunday 12, February 2017]

Memorise: The secret of the LORD is with them that fear him; and he will shew them his covenant. – Psalm 25:14

Read: Genesis 18:17-19 (KJV)

17 And the LORD said, Shall I hide from Abraham that thing which I do;

18 Seeing that Abraham shall surely become a great and mighty nation, and all the nations of the earth shall be blessed in him?

19 For I know him, that he will command his children and his household after him, and they shall keep the way of the LORD, to do justice and judgment; that the LORD may bring upon Abraham that which he hath spoken of him.

Bible in One Year: John 9-10, Isaiah 36:21-37:13

MESSAGE:

What a great honour it is for God to positively testify of you while you are still alive! This is worth more than gold! Job and Abraham were two men who received this honour because they feared God (Job 1:8, Genesis 18:19). Those who walk in the fear of God have nothing to fear in life, because the fear of God grants them access to His secrets. To fear God is not only to obey Him, but to ensure that everything in our sphere of influence obeys God. There are some fathers who are pleased to serve God but are not bothered about their children’s lack of interest in God. Abraham did not only fear God, he also ensured that his entire household walked in God’s ways. No wonder God blessed him mightily. Abraham and his household were not only blessed, they became a channel of blessings to others. Today, we still make reference to the Abrahamic blessings. You are truly blessed when you receive blessings that no curse can negate. When you walk in the fear of the Lord, not only will your efforts be crowned with great blessings, lost opportunities will also become recovered, and your life becomes the headquarters of blessings through which millions of lives are positively impacted. Those who make up their mind to fear God, no matter the circumstances, can never be forsaken, even when it seems all hope is lost; God will always show up for them to reassure them of His faithfulness. The fear of the Lord gives God’s children access to divine direction and divine security.

God is the only One to be feared, for He alone is eternal (Matthew 10:28). There are those I see who fear their bosses but don’t fear God. If you say you don’t fear your boss, why do you still allow him make inappropriate advances towards you? Is it not because you fear losing your job? Can't you see that it is foolishness not to remember that both your boss and your job are in the hands of God? Some people fear what will happen to them, and hence, they continue to live their life with a man who is legally married to another woman. Can’t you see that you are just postponing the evil day? You better make amends so that the peace of God can return to your life. Anyone threatening you has limited powers, but God, who is to be feared, has unlimited power. When you keep a distance from all that God hates, His secrets will be made available to you. If you fear God, it will reflect in where you take counsel from, those you partner with, and even how you appear in public. If you fear Him, you will always do those things that make Him happy. Joseph feared the Lord and he made up his mind not to "do a great wickedness, and sin against God" (Genesis 39:9). Although that decision landed him in prison, the prison was the secret of his access to the throne.

Key Point: Everything you give up for God is a give-away for the ultimate.

Open Heavens Daily Devotional guide was written by Pastor E.A. Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, one of the largest evangelical church in the world and also the President of Christ the Redeemer's Ministries.

iOpenHeavens is the electronic version of the Hard Copy. The Open Heavens devotional application is available across all mobile platforms and operating systems: iOS, Android, Blackberry, Nokia, Windows Mobile and PC.

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