Open Heaven Devotional For Today By Pastor E. A. Adeboye

Open Heaven For Today Monday December 23, 2024 By Pastor E. A. Adeboye

Topic: The Reason For His Birth (1)

MEMORISE: “Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.” – Isaiah 7:14 ( KJV)

READ: Matthew 1:18-23 (KJV)

Verse 18: Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost.

Verse 19 Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a public example, was minded to put her away privily.

Verse 20: But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost.

Verse 21: And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name Jesus: for he shall save his people from their sins.

Verse 22:  Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying,

Verse:23 Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: 2 John 1; 3 John 1; Jude 1

MESSAGE of the Open Heaven Devotional For Today

The birth of Jesus Christ was an important moment in the history of mankind. It was a pure demonstration of the love of God for the world (John 3:16), and His ability to bring His promises to pass, even when the devil tries to fight against them.

In Matthew 2:16, he influenced Herod to go to great lengths to get Jesus killed. As a result, all the children aged two years and below in Jerusalem during that period were killed.

However, the devil did not succeed because God had said that Jesus Christ will bruise his head.

“And I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and between thy seed and her seed; it shall bruise thy head, and thou shalt bruise his heel. – Genesis 3:15

In John 14:30, Jesus Christ said:

Hereafter I will not talk much with you: for the prince of this world cometh, and hath nothing in me.

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By living a life that was void of sin, He successfully conquered the world (John 16:33). Through His righteousness, we can now live righteously and above the world. The Bible says in 1 John 5:4-5

For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith. Who is he that overcometh the world, but he that believeth that Jesus is the Son of God?

As Christians, all we have to do is to truly believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God, and we will receive the power to live above sin.

Philippians 2:13 says that He will work in us to do His perfect will, thereby putting an end to the sinful nature in us.

When we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, we are celebrating our redemption from sin. We are celebrating not just His birth, but the event that made it possible for us to become born again such that we can now call ourselves children of God.

The question now is, are you really born of God? The way to know if you are truly born of God is if you are living above sin.  The Bible says in 1 John 3:9:

Whosoever is born of God doth not commit sin; for his seed remaineth in him: and he cannot sin, because he is born of God.

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Beloved, don’t just wine and dine in this season; understand that the birth of Jesus Christ has given you the ability to live above sin and to be victorious in the world. Walk in faith every day and live in this reality.

KEY POINT In The Open Heaven Devotional For Today

The birth of Jesus has empowered you to live above sin and to overcome the world.

HYMN 14 – O What A Wonderful, Wonderful Day

1 O what a wonderful, wonderful day

Day I will never forget

After I’d wandered in darkness away

Jesus my Saviour I met

O what a tender, compassionate friend

He met the need of my heart

Shadows dispelling, with joy I am telling

He made all the darkness depart

Heaven came down

and glory filled my soul

When at the cross my Saviour made me whole

My sins were washed away

And my night was turned to day

Heaven came down and glory filled my soul

2 Born of the Spirit with life from above

Into God’s fam’ly divine

Justified fully thru Calvary’s loveBest gifts for your loved ones

O what a standing is mine

And the transaction so quickly was made

When as a sinner I came

Took of the offer of grace He did proffer

He saved me, O praise His dear name

3 Now I’ve hope that will surely endure

After the passing of time;

I have a future in Heaven for sure

There in those mansions sublime

And it’s because of that wonderful day

When at the cross I believed;

Riches eternal and blessings supernal

From His precious hand I received.

Open Heavens 2024 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.

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VERY IMPORTANT: Note however that to make the most of the Open Heaven Devotional For Today, you must be born again. That is the only way to victory on all sides, daily.

You can actually give your life to Jesus Christ, right where you are. Just say the following prayers sincerely:

Lord Jesus, I thank you for this opportunity. I also thank you for keeping me alive and giving me the opportunity to encounter this prayer.

Realizing that I am a sinner, I now come to you, and confess my sins.

Please forgive me of my trespasses, and give me a new life in Christ.

Lord Jesus, I accept You as my Lord and Personal Saviour. I believe in my heart You died and rose from the dead to save me. Thank You Lord for saving me, in Jesus’ name Amen.

If you just prayed the prayer of salvation online please send your testimonies and prayer request to info@rccg.org, +234-1-8447340, +234-0-7098213112.

You can also look for a Bible-believing church around you and begin to fellowship with them.

Remain blessed as you follow through this Open Heaven Devotional For Today