📌 Today's Readings are from the Book of 2 Kings 7–8 | 2 Corinthians 12📌 👇 Overviews Are Below (PLEASE READ YOUR BIBLE: Overviews Do Not Replace Daily Reading) 👇 2 Kings 5 Grace for the Humble 2 Kings 5 tells the remarkable account of Naaman, the commander of the Syrian army. Though he is a respected military leader with great influence, he suffers from leprosy, a disease that no amount of power, wealth, or prestige can cure. The chapter immediately reminds us that earthly success cannot solve humanity's deepest problems. Every person, regardless of status, stands in need of God's grace. The story begins with an unexpected witness—a young Israelite servant girl who had been taken captive. Despite her difficult circumstances, she points Naaman toward the prophet Elisha. God chooses to work through someone the world would consider insignificant, reminding us that faithful testimony can have eternal impact regardless of our position. Naaman arrives expecting an impressive display of power. Instead, Elisha simply instructs him to wash in the Jordan River. Naaman initially becomes angry because God's method seems too simple and too humbling. His pride nearly prevents his healing. Only when he humbles himself and obeys God's instruction does he experience complete restoration. Naaman's healing reveals that God's grace cannot be purchased, earned, or manipulated. It is received through humble faith and obedient trust. The God of Israel demonstrates His authority not only over disease but over every nation, revealing that His salvation extends beyond Israel alone. The chapter then turns to Gehazi, Elisha's servant. Unlike Naaman, who learns humility, Gehazi allows greed to control his heart. Secretly pursuing financial gain from God's miracle, he misrepresents both Elisha and the Lord. As a result, the blessing Naaman received becomes the judgment Gehazi bears. The contrast between the two men is striking. One is healed through humble obedience, while the other falls through selfish ambition. Theologically, 2 Kings 5 reveals that God's grace is available to all who come in humble faith. It also warns that pride and greed corrupt the heart and distort God's work. Salvation and blessing are gifts of grace, never commodities to be exploited for personal gain. This chapter points beautifully to Christ. Like Naaman, every person is spiritually unclean and unable to save themselves. Jesus alone provides cleansing from the disease of sin. His invitation is simple, requiring humble faith rather than impressive accomplishments. Those who come to Him are made completely clean by His grace. For believers today, 2 Kings 5 reminds us that God honors humility and opposes pride. We must never assume that status, knowledge, or achievements give us standing before God. In Christ, we receive cleansing purely by grace, and we are called to extend that same grace to others while guarding our hearts against pride, greed, and selfish ambition. 2 Kings 6 Seeing with Eyes of Faith 2 Kings 6 continues revealing God's power through Elisha while emphasizing His continual care for His people. The chapter opens with a seemingly small concern as the sons of the prophets lose a borrowed axe head in the Jordan River. Though insignificant compared to national crises, the Lord demonstrates His concern even for everyday needs by miraculously causing the iron to float. This simple miracle reminds us that nothing is too small to bring before God. The narrative then shifts to the growing conflict between Israel and Syria. Time after time, God reveals the enemy's plans to Elisha, protecting Israel from surprise attacks. The king of Syria mistakenly believes there is a traitor in his army, only to discover that the Lord is revealing his plans through His prophet. God's knowledge extends beyond human limitations. Nothing is hidden from Him. The Syrian army surrounds the city where Elisha is staying, creating what appears to be an impossible situation. Elisha's servant is overwhelmed by fear as he sees the enemy forces surrounding them. Yet Elisha remains calm because he sees a greater reality. He prays that the Lord will open his servant's eyes, and suddenly the young man sees the mountain filled with horses and chariots of fire—the heavenly army protecting God's servant. This moment becomes the central lesson of the chapter. Faith sees beyond visible circumstances to the unseen reality of God's presence and power. The Lord is always accomplishing more than human eyes can perceive. Rather than destroying the Syrian soldiers after God temporarily blinds them, Elisha demonstrates remarkable mercy. He leads them safely into Samaria, where their sight is restored, and instead of executing them, the king of Israel prepares a great feast and sends them home. Mercy accomplishes what violence alone could not, bringing a period of peace between the nations. The chapter concludes with a new Syrian siege against Samaria, setting the stage for the events that follow. Yet the overriding message remains unchanged: God is sovereign, present, and fully able to protect and provide for His people regardless of the circumstances they face. Theologically, 2 Kings 6 reveals God's constant presence and sovereign protection. It teaches that faith depends upon spiritual vision rather than merely physical sight. The chapter also highlights God's compassion, demonstrating that His purposes often include mercy alongside justice. This chapter points directly to Christ. Jesus continually revealed the unseen reality of God's kingdom and invited His followers to live by faith rather than by sight. He also demonstrated perfect mercy toward His enemies, calling His disciples to overcome evil with love. Through Christ, believers receive spiritual eyes to see God's kingdom and confidence that heaven's resources are greater than earth's opposition. For believers today, 2 Kings 6 reminds us that our greatest battles are often won by trusting what God has promised rather than what circumstances appear to say. We may not always see how God is working, but He is always present, protecting, guiding, and accomplishing His purposes. In Christ, we are never alone. The God who surrounds His people with His presence calls us to live with confidence, compassion, and unwavering faith, knowing that those who are with us are greater than those who stand against us. 2 Corinthians 11 — Faithful Devotion to the Christ 2 Corinthians chapter 11 reveals Paul's deep concern that believers remain completely devoted to the Christ, the Son of God. As false teachers had begun influencing the church, Paul lovingly warns them against accepting a distorted gospel or following leaders who draw attention to themselves instead of to Jesus. The chapter demonstrates that the redemptive plan is centered entirely upon the Christ, and any teaching that diminishes His person or work must be rejected. Christian living requires both love for the truth and discernment to recognize error. The chapter begins with Paul's desire that the believers maintain pure and wholehearted devotion to the Christ. He compares the church to a bride who has been prepared for her bridegroom. This beautiful picture reminds believers that their relationship with the Son of God is one of covenant love and faithfulness. The redemptive plan does not merely rescue people from sin; it brings them into an intimate relationship with the Christ. Anything that competes for their affection threatens that relationship. Paul warns that deception often appears attractive. Just as humanity was deceived from the beginning, believers must remain alert against teachings that subtly shift their focus away from the Christ. False teaching rarely begins by openly rejecting Jesus. Instead, it slowly introduces distorted ideas that replace simple devotion to Him with human philosophies, pride, or religious performance. Christian living requires believers to continually measure every teaching against the truth revealed in the Son of God. Throughout the chapter, Paul distinguishes between true servants of the Christ and those who seek personal recognition. False teachers often impress people through outward appearance, persuasive speech, or claims of superior spirituality. Yet genuine ministry is measured by faithfulness to the Christ rather than by popularity or public admiration. The redemptive plan advances through humble servants who proclaim Jesus rather than themselves. Paul then reluctantly speaks about his own experiences, not to boast, but to expose the emptiness of worldly standards. Rather than listing personal accomplishments or influence, he points to the hardships he has endured while serving the Christ. His life has been marked by persecution, suffering, danger, rejection, and sacrifice. These trials demonstrate that faithful ministry often follows the same path walked by the Son of God. Christian living is not measured by comfort but by perseverance in obedience. A recurring theme throughout the chapter is weakness. Instead of hiding weakness, Paul embraces it because it becomes the stage upon which the power of the Christ is displayed. The redemptive plan consistently overturns human expectations. The world celebrates strength and self-promotion, but the Son of God demonstrates His glory through humility, faithfulness, and sacrificial love. His servants are called to follow the same pattern. Paul also reveals the daily burden he carries for the churches. Beyond physical suffering, his heart is deeply concerned for the spiritual health of God's people. This reflects the compassionate heart of the Christ, who continually cares for His flock. Christian leadership is not about gaining influence but about loving God's people enough to protect them from error and encourage them toward spiritual maturity. The chapter concludes with an account that highlights God's protection during one of Paul's earliest experiences of persecution. Rather than ending with a dramatic victory according to worldly standards, the account illustrates humble dependence upon God. The Son of God faithfully preserved His servant, demonstrating once again that His power is made perfect in weakness. Throughout this chapter, the Christ remains the central focus. He is the faithful Bridegroom, the true message of the gospel, the model of humble service, and the source of strength for every believer. The redemptive plan continually calls God's people away from self-confidence and back to wholehearted devotion to the Son of God. For believers today, this chapter calls us to guard our hearts against anything that competes with our devotion to the Christ. Christian living requires discernment, humility, and unwavering commitment to the truth of God's Word. We are reminded that faithful ministry is often accompanied by sacrifice and that true spiritual strength comes through dependence upon the Son of God rather than ourselves. As we remain devoted to the Christ, reject false teaching, and persevere through every trial, our lives become living testimonies to the faithfulness of His eternal redemptive plan. #DailyBibleReading #OpenYourBible #StudyTheWord #ScriptureForToday #FaithJourney #GodsWord #BibleTime #WalkWithGod

📌 Today's Readings are from the Book of 2 Kings 5–6 | 2 Corinthians 11📌 👇 Overviews Are Below (PLEASE READ YOUR BIBLE: Overviews Do Not Replace Daily Reading) 👇 2 Kings 5 Grace for the Humble 2 Kings 5 tells the remarkable account of Naaman, the commander of the Syrian army. Though he is a respected military leader with great influence, he suffers from leprosy, a disease that no amount of power, wealth, or prestige can cure. The chapter immediately reminds us that earthly success cannot solve humanity's deepest problems. Every person, regardless of status, stands in need of God's grace. The story begins with an unexpected witness—a young Israelite servant girl who had been taken captive. Despite her difficult circumstances, she points Naaman toward the prophet Elisha. God chooses to work through someone the world would consider insignificant, reminding us that faithful testimony can have eternal impact regardless of our position. Naaman arrives expecting an impressive display of power. Instead, Elisha simply instructs him to wash in the Jordan River. Naaman initially becomes angry because God's method seems too simple and too humbling. His pride nearly prevents his healing. Only when he humbles himself and obeys God's instruction does he experience complete restoration. Naaman's healing reveals that God's grace cannot be purchased, earned, or manipulated. It is received through humble faith and obedient trust. The God of Israel demonstrates His authority not only over disease but over every nation, revealing that His salvation extends beyond Israel alone. The chapter then turns to Gehazi, Elisha's servant. Unlike Naaman, who learns humility, Gehazi allows greed to control his heart. Secretly pursuing financial gain from God's miracle, he misrepresents both Elisha and the Lord. As a result, the blessing Naaman received becomes the judgment Gehazi bears. The contrast between the two men is striking. One is healed through humble obedience, while the other falls through selfish ambition. Theologically, 2 Kings 5 reveals that God's grace is available to all who come in humble faith. It also warns that pride and greed corrupt the heart and distort God's work. Salvation and blessing are gifts of grace, never commodities to be exploited for personal gain. This chapter points beautifully to Christ. Like Naaman, every person is spiritually unclean and unable to save themselves. Jesus alone provides cleansing from the disease of sin. His invitation is simple, requiring humble faith rather than impressive accomplishments. Those who come to Him are made completely clean by His grace. For believers today, 2 Kings 5 reminds us that God honors humility and opposes pride. We must never assume that status, knowledge, or achievements give us standing before God. In Christ, we receive cleansing purely by grace, and we are called to extend that same grace to others while guarding our hearts against pride, greed, and selfish ambition. 2 Kings 6 Seeing with Eyes of Faith 2 Kings 6 continues revealing God's power through Elisha while emphasizing His continual care for His people. The chapter opens with a seemingly small concern as the sons of the prophets lose a borrowed axe head in the Jordan River. Though insignificant compared to national crises, the Lord demonstrates His concern even for everyday needs by miraculously causing the iron to float. This simple miracle reminds us that nothing is too small to bring before God. The narrative then shifts to the growing conflict between Israel and Syria. Time after time, God reveals the enemy's plans to Elisha, protecting Israel from surprise attacks. The king of Syria mistakenly believes there is a traitor in his army, only to discover that the Lord is revealing his plans through His prophet. God's knowledge extends beyond human limitations. Nothing is hidden from Him. The Syrian army surrounds the city where Elisha is staying, creating what appears to be an impossible situation. Elisha's servant is overwhelmed by fear as he sees the enemy forces surrounding them. Yet Elisha remains calm because he sees a greater reality. He prays that the Lord will open his servant's eyes, and suddenly the young man sees the mountain filled with horses and chariots of fire—the heavenly army protecting God's servant. This moment becomes the central lesson of the chapter. Faith sees beyond visible circumstances to the unseen reality of God's presence and power. The Lord is always accomplishing more than human eyes can perceive. Rather than destroying the Syrian soldiers after God temporarily blinds them, Elisha demonstrates remarkable mercy. He leads them safely into Samaria, where their sight is restored, and instead of executing them, the king of Israel prepares a great feast and sends them home. Mercy accomplishes what violence alone could not, bringing a period of peace between the nations. The chapter concludes with a new Syrian siege against Samaria, setting the stage for the events that follow. Yet the overriding message remains unchanged: God is sovereign, present, and fully able to protect and provide for His people regardless of the circumstances they face. Theologically, 2 Kings 6 reveals God's constant presence and sovereign protection. It teaches that faith depends upon spiritual vision rather than merely physical sight. The chapter also highlights God's compassion, demonstrating that His purposes often include mercy alongside justice. This chapter points directly to Christ. Jesus continually revealed the unseen reality of God's kingdom and invited His followers to live by faith rather than by sight. He also demonstrated perfect mercy toward His enemies, calling His disciples to overcome evil with love. Through Christ, believers receive spiritual eyes to see God's kingdom and confidence that heaven's resources are greater than earth's opposition. For believers today, 2 Kings 6 reminds us that our greatest battles are often won by trusting what God has promised rather than what circumstances appear to say. We may not always see how God is working, but He is always present, protecting, guiding, and accomplishing His purposes. In Christ, we are never alone. The God who surrounds His people with His presence calls us to live with confidence, compassion, and unwavering faith, knowing that those who are with us are greater than those who stand against us. 2 Corinthians 11 — Faithful Devotion to the Christ 2 Corinthians chapter 11 reveals Paul's deep concern that believers remain completely devoted to the Christ, the Son of God. As false teachers had begun influencing the church, Paul lovingly warns them against accepting a distorted gospel or following leaders who draw attention to themselves instead of to Jesus. The chapter demonstrates that the redemptive plan is centered entirely upon the Christ, and any teaching that diminishes His person or work must be rejected. Christian living requires both love for the truth and discernment to recognize error. The chapter begins with Paul's desire that the believers maintain pure and wholehearted devotion to the Christ. He compares the church to a bride who has been prepared for her bridegroom. This beautiful picture reminds believers that their relationship with the Son of God is one of covenant love and faithfulness. The redemptive plan does not merely rescue people from sin; it brings them into an intimate relationship with the Christ. Anything that competes for their affection threatens that relationship. Paul warns that deception often appears attractive. Just as humanity was deceived from the beginning, believers must remain alert against teachings that subtly shift their focus away from the Christ. False teaching rarely begins by openly rejecting Jesus. Instead, it slowly introduces distorted ideas that replace simple devotion to Him with human philosophies, pride, or religious performance. Christian living requires believers to continually measure every teaching against the truth revealed in the Son of God. Throughout the chapter, Paul distinguishes between true servants of the Christ and those who seek personal recognition. False teachers often impress people through outward appearance, persuasive speech, or claims of superior spirituality. Yet genuine ministry is measured by faithfulness to the Christ rather than by popularity or public admiration. The redemptive plan advances through humble servants who proclaim Jesus rather than themselves. Paul then reluctantly speaks about his own experiences, not to boast, but to expose the emptiness of worldly standards. Rather than listing personal accomplishments or influence, he points to the hardships he has endured while serving the Christ. His life has been marked by persecution, suffering, danger, rejection, and sacrifice. These trials demonstrate that faithful ministry often follows the same path walked by the Son of God. Christian living is not measured by comfort but by perseverance in obedience. A recurring theme throughout the chapter is weakness. Instead of hiding weakness, Paul embraces it because it becomes the stage upon which the power of the Christ is displayed. The redemptive plan consistently overturns human expectations. The world celebrates strength and self-promotion, but the Son of God demonstrates His glory through humility, faithfulness, and sacrificial love. His servants are called to follow the same pattern. Paul also reveals the daily burden he carries for the churches. Beyond physical suffering, his heart is deeply concerned for the spiritual health of God's people. This reflects the compassionate heart of the Christ, who continually cares for His flock. Christian leadership is not about gaining influence but about loving God's people enough to protect them from error and encourage them toward spiritual maturity. The chapter concludes with an account that highlights God's protection during one of Paul's earliest experiences of persecution. Rather than ending with a dramatic victory according to worldly standards, the account illustrates humble dependence upon God. The Son of God faithfully preserved His servant, demonstrating once again that His power is made perfect in weakness. Throughout this chapter, the Christ remains the central focus. He is the faithful Bridegroom, the true message of the gospel, the model of humble service, and the source of strength for every believer. The redemptive plan continually calls God's people away from self-confidence and back to wholehearted devotion to the Son of God. For believers today, this chapter calls us to guard our hearts against anything that competes with our devotion to the Christ. Christian living requires discernment, humility, and unwavering commitment to the truth of God's Word. We are reminded that faithful ministry is often accompanied by sacrifice and that true spiritual strength comes through dependence upon the Son of God rather than ourselves. As we remain devoted to the Christ, reject false teaching, and persevere through every trial, our lives become living testimonies to the faithfulness of His eternal redemptive plan. #DailyBibleReading #OpenYourBible #StudyTheWord #ScriptureForToday #FaithJourney #GodsWord #BibleTime #WalkWithGod

Need to know. THE TEN COMMANDMENTS: GOD'S STANDARD OF JUDGMENT FROM GENESIS TO REVELATION. "And God spake all these words, saying..." (Exodus 20:1, KJV) Many people claim that God's law has been abolished. Yet from Genesis to Revelation, God judges sin according to the very principles found in the Ten Commandments. Before Sinai, people were already held accountable because God's moral law reflected His holy character (Romans 2:14–15). The Bible is clear: «"Because sentence against an evil work is not executed speedily, therefore the heart of the sons of men is fully set in them to do evil." — Ecclesiastes 8:11 (KJV)» God's judgment may not always come immediately, but no sin goes unnoticed, and no sin will ultimately go unpunished unless it is repented of and forgiven through Christ (Acts 17:30–31; Romans 6:23). 1. "Thou shalt have no other gods before me." (Exodus 20:3) God has always judged idolatry. Israel worshiped the golden calf (Exodus 32:1–35). About 3,000 people died, and the Lord sent a plague upon the people. King Solomon turned to other gods (1 Kings 11:1–13). God declared that the kingdom would be torn from his son. Nebuchadnezzar exalted himself and set up a golden image for worship (Daniel 3). God humbled his kingdom, and later, because of his pride, he lived like a beast until he acknowledged the Most High (Daniel 4:28–37). Lesson: God alone deserves worship. 2. "Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image." (Exodus 20:4–6) God condemns image worship. The golden calf brought immediate judgment (Exodus 32). Jeroboam's golden calves led Israel into sin, bringing God's judgment upon his house (1 Kings 12:26–33; 1 Kings 13:33–34; 1 Kings 14:7–16). Lesson: Worship belongs to the Creator, not created things. 3. "Thou shalt not take the name of the LORD thy God in vain." (Exodus 20:7) God holds His name sacred. A man blasphemed God's name and was put to death by God's command (Leviticus 24:10–16, 23). Hophni and Phinehas, the sons of Eli, treated God's worship with contempt and dishonored His name through their wickedness. God judged them, and both died on the same day (1 Samuel 2:12–17, 22–25, 34; 1 Samuel 4:11). Lesson: God's name must never be treated lightly. 4. "Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy." (Exodus 20:8–11) God blesses obedience and judges deliberate rebellion. A man gathering sticks on the Sabbath was judged according to God's command and stoned (Numbers 15:32–36). God warned Israel that Sabbath-breaking would bring national judgment (Jeremiah 17:21–27). The Babylonian captivity came in part because Israel neglected God's Sabbaths (2 Chronicles 36:20–21). Lesson: The Sabbath is holy because God made it holy. 5. "Honour thy father and thy mother." (Exodus 20:12) God blesses honor and judges rebellion. Absalom rebelled against his father David and died tragically (2 Samuel 15–18). Children mocked Elisha, saying, "Go up, thou bald head." Two she-bears came out of the woods, and forty-two youths were mauled (2 Kings 2:23–24). Lesson: God expects respect for parents and those He has appointed. 6. "Thou shalt not kill." (Exodus 20:13) God judges murder. Cain murdered Abel, and God cursed him and drove him from the ground (Genesis 4:8–12). David arranged Uriah's death. Though forgiven, he suffered severe consequences in his household (2 Samuel 11–12). Lesson: Human life is sacred because it bears God's image. 7. "Thou shalt not commit adultery." (Exodus 20:14) God judges sexual immorality. David committed adultery with Bathsheba, and the child died. The sword never departed from David's house (2 Samuel 11–12). Judah and Tamar (Genesis 38). Judah acknowledged, "She hath been more righteous than I." His sin was exposed publicly. Scripture records the shame of his actions, though it does not say he was judged for "ten generations." Lesson: Sin may be forgiven, but it often carries painful consequences. 8. "Thou shalt not steal." (Exodus 20:15) God judges theft. Achan stole what God had devoted to destruction. Israel was defeated at Ai, and Achan and his household were judged (Joshua 7:1–26). Gehazi deceitfully took gifts from Naaman and was struck with leprosy (2 Kings 5:20–27). Lesson: Nothing can be hidden from God. 9. "Thou shalt not bear false witness." (Exodus 20:16) God judges lying. Ananias and Sapphira lied to the Holy Spirit and died immediately (Acts 5:1–11). Jezebel arranged false witnesses against Naboth, bringing God's judgment upon her and Ahab's house (1 Kings 21). Lesson: God is a God of truth. 10. "Thou shalt not covet." (Exodus 20:17) Coveting leads to destruction. Ahab coveted Naboth's vineyard, resulting in murder and God's judgment (1 Kings 21). Judas Iscariot's love of money led him to betray Christ and perish (Matthew 26:14–16; Acts 1:18–20). Lesson: Coveting begins in the heart but produces deadly fruit. The Ten Commandments in the Final Judgment The Bible ends where it began: God's law remains His standard of righteousness. Romans 2:12–16 — God will judge the secrets of men. James 2:10–12 — We shall be judged by the "law of liberty." Ecclesiastes 12:13–14 — "Fear God, and keep his commandments... For God shall bring every work into judgment." Revelation 20:12–13 — The dead are judged according to their works. Revelation 22:14 (KJV) — "Blessed are they that do his commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life..." Conclusion From Genesis to Revelation, God has never treated sin lightly. Every violation of His holy law brings guilt, and every act is recorded in heaven. Some judgments come immediately, while others are reserved for the final judgment. Yet God's mercy is available to all who repent and believe in Jesus Christ. The cross did not abolish God's law—it revealed how holy it is. Christ died because the penalty of sin is death (Romans 6:23). Through Him we receive forgiveness, and through His grace He writes His law in our hearts (Hebrews 8:10). "Because sentence against an evil work is not executed speedily, therefore the heart of the sons of men is fully set in them to do evil." — Ecclesiastes 8:11 Do not mistake God's patience for approval. His mercy invites repentance, but His judgment is certain. Therefore, let us fear God, trust in Christ, and keep His commandments, for this is the whole duty of man (Ecclesiastes 12:13–14). Amazing Love

Conflict and Courage. 2 Kings 5:5-14 For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the Lord. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts. Isaiah 55:8, 9. Naaman the Syrian consulted the prophet of God as to how he could be cured of a loathsome disease, the leprosy. He was bidden to go and bathe in Jordan seven times. Why did he not immediately follow the directions of Elisha, the prophet of God? ... In his mortification and disappointment he became passionate, and in a rage refused to follow the humble course marked out by the prophet of God. “I thought,” said he, “he will surely come out to me, and stand, and call on the name of the Lord his God, and strike his hand over the place, and recover the leper. Are not Abana and Pharpar, rivers of Damascus, better than all the waters of Israel? may I not wash in them, and be clean? So he turned and went away in a rage.” His servant said: “My father, if the prophet had bid thee do some great thing, wouldest thou not have done it? how much rather then, when he saith to thee, Wash [merely], and be clean?” Yes, this great man considered it beneath his dignity to go to the humble river Jordan, and wash. The rivers he mentioned and desired were beautified by surrounding trees and groves, and idols were placed in these groves. Many flocked to these rivers to worship their idol gods; therefore it would have cost him no humility. But it was following the specified directions of the prophet which would humble his proud and lofty spirit. Willing obedience would bring the desired result. He washed, and was made whole.13Testimonies for the Church 2:309, 310. Our plans are not always God's plans.... In His loving care and interest for us, often He who understands us better than we understand ourselves refuses to permit us selfishly to seek the gratification of our own ambition.... Many things He ask us to yield to Him, but in doing this we are but giving up that which hinders us in the heavenward way.... In the future life the mysteries that here have annoyed and disappointed us will be made plain. We shall see that our seemingly unanswered prayers and disappointed hopes have been among our greatest blessings.14The Ministry of Healing, 473, 474.

THEY SAW A SERVANT GIRL... GOD SAW THE KEY TO A GENERAL'S HEALING. Her name was the little Israelite servant girl. Most people remember Naaman. They remember the mighty commander of the Syrian army. They remember his leprosy. But they often overlook the young girl whose faith started the journey to his healing. She had been taken captive from Israel. She was far from home. She had every reason to be bitter. But instead of allowing pain to harden her heart... She chose compassion. When she saw Naaman suffering, she said: "If only my master would see the prophet who is in Samaria! He would cure him of his leprosy." Think about that. A young servant girl had no army. No position. No influence. No platform. But she had faith in the power of God. Her words reached Naaman's wife. Her faith reached a general. And her simple testimony set a miracle in motion. Naaman traveled to Elisha. At first, pride stood in the way. He expected a great display. But God gave him a simple instruction: "Go, wash in the Jordan seven times." When Naaman humbled himself and obeyed... His skin was restored. But the greatest miracle wasn't just his healing. It was his heart. He declared: "Now I know that there is no God in all the world except in Israel." Here's the deeper revelation. The servant girl lost her freedom... But she never lost her purpose. She was placed in a foreign house, but God used her voice to bring someone to Him. Sometimes God puts His people in unexpected places because someone there needs to encounter Him. LESSON: Your position does not limit your purpose. You don't need a title to be used by God. A faithful voice in a hidden place can change someone's life forever. SCRIPTURE ENCOURAGEMENT: "Do not despise these small beginnings, for the Lord rejoices to see the work begin." — Zechariah 4:10 If you remember one thing, let it be this... YOU MAY BE HIDDEN FROM PEOPLE... BUT GOD CAN USE YOUR FAITH TO REVEAL HIMSELF TO THE WORLD. 📖 Key Scriptures: 2 Kings 5:1–14 Zechariah 4:10 Minister Clef Bible Insights Bringing Scripture to Life #MinisterClefBibleInsights #BringingScriptureToLife #BibleInsights #WordOfGod #BibleStudy #ChristianFaith #JesusChrist #Naaman #Elisha #Faithfulness #GodsPurpose #BiblicalTruth #ChristianContent

THEY SAW A SERVANT GIRL... GOD SAW THE KEY TO A GENERAL'S HEALING. Her name was the little Israelite servant girl. Most people remember Naaman. They remember the mighty commander of the Syrian army. They remember his leprosy. But they often overlook the young girl whose faith started the journey to his healing. She had been taken captive from Israel. She was far from home. She had every reason to be bitter. But instead of allowing pain to harden her heart... She chose compassion. When she saw Naaman suffering, she said: "If only my master would see the prophet who is in Samaria! He would cure him of his leprosy." Think about that. A young servant girl had no army. No position. No influence. No platform. But she had faith in the power of God. Her words reached Naaman's wife. Her faith reached a general. And her simple testimony set a miracle in motion. Naaman traveled to Elisha. At first, pride stood in the way. He expected a great display. But God gave him a simple instruction: "Go, wash in the Jordan seven times." When Naaman humbled himself and obeyed... His skin was restored. But the greatest miracle wasn't just his healing. It was his heart. He declared: "Now I know that there is no God in all the world except in Israel." Here's the deeper revelation. The servant girl lost her freedom... But she never lost her purpose. She was placed in a foreign house, but God used her voice to bring someone to Him. Sometimes God puts His people in unexpected places because someone there needs to encounter Him. LESSON: Your position does not limit your purpose. You don't need a title to be used by God. A faithful voice in a hidden place can change someone's life forever. SCRIPTURE ENCOURAGEMENT: "Do not despise these small beginnings, for the Lord rejoices to see the work begin." — Zechariah 4:10 If you remember one thing, let it be this... YOU MAY BE HIDDEN FROM PEOPLE... BUT GOD CAN USE YOUR FAITH TO REVEAL HIMSELF TO THE WORLD. 📖 Key Scriptures: 2 Kings 5:1–14 Zechariah 4:10 Minister Clef Bible Insights Bringing Scripture to Life #MinisterClefBibleInsights #BringingScriptureToLife #BibleInsights #WordOfGod #BibleStudy #ChristianFaith #JesusChrist #Naaman #Elisha #Faithfulness #GodsPurpose #BiblicalTruth #ChristianContent

#PAIN_QUOTIDIEN | #DAILY_BREAD #FONDATION_DE_NOTRE_FOIS Bonjour bien-aimés, Notre thème d’aujourd’hui porte sur : *« LA PAROLE DE DIEU, VÉRITABLE FONDATION DE NOTRE FOI »* 2 Rois 5:10-14. La foi véritable ne repose ni sur nos sentiments, ni sur notre logique, ni sur nos expériences. *Elle repose uniquement sur la Parole de Dieu.* Dans *2 Rois chapitre 5*, il est question du *général Naaman*, qui a obtenu la foi en abandonnant ses propres pensées, même si ce que Dieu lui demandait dépassait son bon sens. Pour être guéri de sa lèpre, Naaman écouta le témoignage d'une petite servante et se rendit chez le prophète Élisée, apportant avec lui *dix talents d'argent, six mille sicles d'or et dix vêtements de rechange.* Le fait qu'il ait prêté attention aux paroles d'une simple servante révèle son humilité et son profond désir d'être guéri. Naaman était pourtant le chef de l'armée syrienne et jouissait de la faveur du roi. Malgré son rang élevé, il se rendit chez Élisée. Cependant, *l'humilité humaine, à elle seule, ne permet pas de recevoir Jésus.* C'est pourquoi Élisée ne sortit pas à sa rencontre et ne le reçut pas personnellement. Il envoya simplement un messager lui dire : _*« Va, lave-toi sept fois dans le Jourdain ; ta chair redeviendra saine, et tu seras pur. »*_ (2 Rois 5:10) Naaman fut profondément irrité. Il s'attendait à ce qu'Élisée vienne lui-même, invoque le nom de l'Éternel et pose sa main sur l'endroit malade. *Dans son esprit, cette manière d'agir n'avait aucun sens.* Mais Élisée voulait lui apprendre que *ni son prestige, ni sa sagesse, ni ses bonnes intentions, ni son bon sens ne pouvaient le guérir.* La seule voie vers la guérison *était d'accepter simplement la parole de Dieu.* Grâce aux conseils de ses serviteurs, Naaman abandonna finalement ses raisonnements. Il descendit au Jourdain et s'y plongea sept fois, exactement comme l'avait ordonné l'homme de Dieu. Alors la promesse de Dieu s'accomplit : _*« Sa chair redevint comme la chair d'un petit enfant, et il fut pur. »*_ (2 Rois 5:14) De la même manière, *pour recevoir Jésus-Christ,* nous devons abandonner nos propres pensées, notre logique et nos expériences. *Le salut ne s'obtient ni par les efforts humains, ni par les bonnes œuvres, ni par les sacrifices religieux.* Il est reçu lorsque nous abandonnons nos raisonnements pour accueillir la Parole de Dieu dans notre cœur. Aujourd'hui encore, beaucoup de personnes fréquentent l'Église et affirment croire en Dieu. Pourtant, elles cherchent à vérifier la Parole selon leurs sentiments ou leur logique. Elles se demandent : *« Suis-je vraiment pardonné ? Suis-je réellement juste ? »* Mais *la foi ne repose pas sur ce que nous ressentons. Elle repose sur ce que Dieu déclare.* Si Dieu dit que nous sommes justifiés en Jésus-Christ, alors nous le sommes. *Il n'existe aucune preuve plus grande que la Parole de Dieu.* La question est donc la suivante : *Sur quoi repose votre foi ? Sur vos sentiments, votre logique et vos œuvres, ou sur la Parole infaillible de Dieu ?* Que Dieu nous accorde la grâce d'abandonner nos propres pensées afin d'établir uniquement Sa Parole dans notre cœur. *C'est là que naît la véritable foi et que nous faisons l'expérience de la puissance du salut en Jésus-Christ.* Avez-vous: ○ une question ? ○ une bénédiction ? ○ un coeur de remerciement ? N' hésitez pas à nous contacter via: ● Email: info.hatikvah.555[gmail].com ● WhatsApp: +257 61 500 500 Bonne journée et que Dieu vous benisse. Merci d’Xister. #Hatikvah_555 #Hope #Grace #DailyBread_PainQuotidien #TheSecretOfForgivinessOfSinAndBeingBornAgain

OPEN HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL DATE: FRIDAY 24TH JULY 2026 TOPIC: SUSTAINING YOUR FREEDOM, PART 2 MEMORIZE: "Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing." Psalm 100:2 (KJV) BIBLE READING: LUKE 17:12-19 12 And as he entered into a certain village, there met him ten men that were lepers, which stood afar off: 13 And they lifted up their voices, and said, Jesus, Master, have mercy on us. 14 And when he saw them, he said unto them, Go shew yourselves unto the priests. And it came to pass, that, as they went, they were cleansed. 15 And one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, and with a loud voice glorified God, 16 And fell down on his face at his feet, giving him thanks: and he was a Samaritan. 17 And Jesus answering said, Were there not ten cleansed? but where are the nine? 18 There are not found that returned to give glory to God, save this stranger. 19 And he said unto him, Arise, go thy way: thy faith hath made thee whole. MESSAGE: Yesterday, I discussed how a fellow who has been delivered must praise God to sustain his or her freedom. Today, I will discuss thanksgiving, perpetual worship, and genuine service to the Lord as steps a person must also take to maintain his or her freedom. In today’s Bible reading, ten lepers cried unto Jesus for mercy, and He told them to go and show themselves to the priests. As they went, they discovered that they were healed, but only one of them returned to say “Thank you” to Jesus. He returned praising and glorifying God with a loud voice. He was not shy about giving thanks to God, and Jesus gave him an extra miracle; He made him whole. An African adage says that a child who is grateful for a gift he or she receives today will definitely receive more gifts in the future. When you give thanks to the Almighty God for what He has done for you, beyond retaining what He has given you, you will also position yourself to receive more from Him. Worshipping God perpetually is another step to sustaining deliverance and freedom. In 2 Kings 5:1-17, God delivered Naaman from the yoke of leprosy. After his deliverance, Naaman made up his mind that he would only worship the Almighty God for the rest of his life, and I am sure that his deliverance remained permanent. You must also make up your mind that you will spend your life worshipping God and Him alone. You should also have a place where you can meet with God to worship Him regularly, regardless of its size or unconventional nature. I remember a time when the only place I could worship God without disturbance was in my bathroom. You should also ensure that your heart is always prepared to worship Him at all times. Another key to sustaining deliverance and freedom is to serve God genuinely and wholeheartedly. When the Lord takes away a fellow’s burdens, the fellow should serve Him with his or her whole heart and be committed in the place of service. In Mark 5:1-20 after Jesus had delivered the mad man of Gadara, He told him to go about preaching the gospel to his friends. When you submit yourself as a tool in the hands of God to expand His kingdom, the devil cannot possess you again. I pray that as you thank the Almighty generously, worship Him perpetually, and serve Him wholeheartedly, He will preserve your victories and increase His blessings in your life, in Jesus’ name. PRAYER POINT: Father, please help me to cultivate a heart that thanks You generously, worships You perpetually, and serves You wholeheartedly all the days of my life. BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: ISAIAH 35-37 AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A. ADEBOYE HYMNAL 39: I AM THINE, O LORD 1 I am Thine, O Lord, I have heard Thy voice, and it told Thy love to me; but I long to rise in the arms of faith, and be closer drawn to Thee. REFRAIN Draw me nearer, nearer, blessed Lord, to the cross where Thou hast died; draw me nearer, nearer, blessed Lord, to Thy precious, bleeding side. 2 Consecrate me now to Thy service, Lord, by the pow'r of grace divine; let my soul look up with a steadfast hope, and my will be lost in Thine. [Refrain] 3 O, the pure delight of a single hour that before Thy throne I spend, when I kneel in prayer, and with Thee, my God, I commune as friend with friend! [Refrain] 4 There are depths of love that I cannot know till I cross the narrow sea; there are heights of joy that I may not reach till I rest in peace with Thee. [Refrain] ‎PRAYER POINTS ON TODAY'S OPEN HEAVENS DEVOTIONAL. Friday 24th July 2026 SUSTAINING YOUR FREEDOM 2 ‎ ‎ ‎PRAYER POINTS ✓ *Take this song of worship:* Bless the Lord o my soul, O o o my soul, Worship His Holy name, Sing like never before, Ooo my soul, Worship His Holy name. ✓Father, I praise You for loving me and making a way of escape for me from sin and hell. Thank You for bringing me into the kingdom of Your marvelous light. ✓Father, thank You for Your healings, deliverances and victories over the challenges and battles of life. ✓Father, thank You for not leaving me at the mercy of my enemies. Thank You for defeating the counsel of the ungodly and making their weapons of no effect over my life. ✓Father, thank You, for showing up for me whenever I call on You, thank You for Your presence at work in my life and family. ✓Father, i have come to say thank You for yesterday, thank You for today, and thank You for my tomorrow; thank You for making all things beautiful at Your own time. ✓Father, please help me to live a life of perpetual worship to You and You alone, so I can enjoy victory without having to fight, all the days of my life, in Jesus' name. ✓Father, please make my heart a prepared place for Your dwelling at all times; help me to keep it with all diligence, so I can offer You an acceptable worship, in Jesus' name ✓Father, please help me to be committed in the place of serving You genuinely, and wholeheartedly; to submit myself as a tool in Your hands to expand Your kingdom, in Jesus' name. ‎ ✓Father, please preserve my victories, and increase Your blessings in my life, in Jesus' name. ‎ ‎✓Father, please help me to cultivate a heart that thanks You generously, worships You perpetually, and serves You wholeheartedly ✓Father, thank You for the life of Your son, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye. ‎ Help him never to grow weary in praising and thanking You, in Jesus' name. Bless his children (biological and spiritual). Help him to continue to produce sons and daughters to Your glory, in Jesus name ‎ ‎✓Father, please bless Your son that You have been using to prepare these prayer points, beyond measure, and all those who have been broadcasting them, in Jesus' name. ‎ ‎✓Father, please let every challenge, hindrance and obstacles of getting these prayer points across to Your children, timely, and on daily basis be removed, in Jesus name. ‎ ‎✓Your personal petitions. ‎(Philippians 4:6) ‎ ‎✓In Jesus name I pray. ‎(John 14:13-14; 15:16) These prayers have no expiry dates! Please, pray them, irrespective of the time they get to you. Remain blessed, in Jesus name.

OPEN HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL DATE: FRIDAY 24TH JULY 2026 TOPIC: SUSTAINING YOUR FREEDOM, PART 2 MEMORIZE: "Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing." Psalm 100:2 (KJV) BIBLE READING: LUKE 17:12-19 12 And as he entered into a certain village, there met him ten men that were lepers, which stood afar off: 13 And they lifted up their voices, and said, Jesus, Master, have mercy on us. 14 And when he saw them, he said unto them, Go shew yourselves unto the priests. And it came to pass, that, as they went, they were cleansed. 15 And one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, and with a loud voice glorified God, 16 And fell down on his face at his feet, giving him thanks: and he was a Samaritan. 17 And Jesus answering said, Were there not ten cleansed? but where are the nine? 18 There are not found that returned to give glory to God, save this stranger. 19 And he said unto him, Arise, go thy way: thy faith hath made thee whole. MESSAGE: Yesterday, I discussed how a fellow who has been delivered must praise God to sustain his or her freedom. Today, I will discuss thanksgiving, perpetual worship, and genuine service to the Lord as steps a person must also take to maintain his or her freedom. In today’s Bible reading, ten lepers cried unto Jesus for mercy, and He told them to go and show themselves to the priests. As they went, they discovered that they were healed, but only one of them returned to say “Thank you” to Jesus. He returned praising and glorifying God with a loud voice. He was not shy about giving thanks to God, and Jesus gave him an extra miracle; He made him whole. An African adage says that a child who is grateful for a gift he or she receives today will definitely receive more gifts in the future. When you give thanks to the Almighty God for what He has done for you, beyond retaining what He has given you, you will also position yourself to receive more from Him. Worshipping God perpetually is another step to sustaining deliverance and freedom. In 2 Kings 5:1-17, God delivered Naaman from the yoke of leprosy. After his deliverance, Naaman made up his mind that he would only worship the Almighty God for the rest of his life, and I am sure that his deliverance remained permanent. You must also make up your mind that you will spend your life worshipping God and Him alone. You should also have a place where you can meet with God to worship Him regularly, regardless of its size or unconventional nature. I remember a time when the only place I could worship God without disturbance was in my bathroom. You should also ensure that your heart is always prepared to worship Him at all times. Another key to sustaining deliverance and freedom is to serve God genuinely and wholeheartedly. When the Lord takes away a fellow’s burdens, the fellow should serve Him with his or her whole heart and be committed in the place of service. In Mark 5:1-20 after Jesus had delivered the mad man of Gadara, He told him to go about preaching the gospel to his friends. When you submit yourself as a tool in the hands of God to expand His kingdom, the devil cannot possess you again. I pray that as you thank the Almighty generously, worship Him perpetually, and serve Him wholeheartedly, He will preserve your victories and increase His blessings in your life, in Jesus’ name. PRAYER POINT: Father, please help me to cultivate a heart that thanks You generously, worships You perpetually, and serves You wholeheartedly all the days of my life. BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: ISAIAH 35-37 AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A. ADEBOYE HYMNAL 39: I AM THINE, O LORD 1 I am Thine, O Lord, I have heard Thy voice, and it told Thy love to me; but I long to rise in the arms of faith, and be closer drawn to Thee. REFRAIN Draw me nearer, nearer, blessed Lord, to the cross where Thou hast died; draw me nearer, nearer, blessed Lord, to Thy precious, bleeding side. 2 Consecrate me now to Thy service, Lord, by the pow'r of grace divine; let my soul look up with a steadfast hope, and my will be lost in Thine. [Refrain] 3 O, the pure delight of a single hour that before Thy throne I spend, when I kneel in prayer, and with Thee, my God, I commune as friend with friend! [Refrain] 4 There are depths of love that I cannot know till I cross the narrow sea; there are heights of joy that I may not reach till I rest in peace with Thee. [Refrain] ‎PRAYER POINTS ON TODAY'S OPEN HEAVENS DEVOTIONAL. Friday 24th July 2026 SUSTAINING YOUR FREEDOM 2 ‎ ‎ ‎PRAYER POINTS ✓ *Take this song of worship:* Bless the Lord o my soul, O o o my soul, Worship His Holy name, Sing like never before, Ooo my soul, Worship His Holy name. ✓Father, I praise You for loving me and making a way of escape for me from sin and hell. Thank You for bringing me into the kingdom of Your marvelous light. ✓Father, thank You for Your healings, deliverances and victories over the challenges and battles of life. ✓Father, thank You for not leaving me at the mercy of my enemies. Thank You for defeating the counsel of the ungodly and making their weapons of no effect over my life. ✓Father, thank You, for showing up for me whenever I call on You, thank You for Your presence at work in my life and family. ✓Father, i have come to say thank You for yesterday, thank You for today, and thank You for my tomorrow; thank You for making all things beautiful at Your own time. ✓Father, please help me to live a life of perpetual worship to You and You alone, so I can enjoy victory without having to fight, all the days of my life, in Jesus' name. ✓Father, please make my heart a prepared place for Your dwelling at all times; help me to keep it with all diligence, so I can offer You an acceptable worship, in Jesus' name ✓Father, please help me to be committed in the place of serving You genuinely, and wholeheartedly; to submit myself as a tool in Your hands to expand Your kingdom, in Jesus' name. ‎ ✓Father, please preserve my victories, and increase Your blessings in my life, in Jesus' name. ‎ ‎✓Father, please help me to cultivate a heart that thanks You generously, worships You perpetually, and serves You wholeheartedly ✓Father, thank You for the life of Your son, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye. ‎ Help him never to grow weary in praising and thanking You, in Jesus' name. Bless his children (biological and spiritual). Help him to continue to produce sons and daughters to Your glory, in Jesus name ‎ ‎✓Father, please bless Your son that You have been using to prepare these prayer points, beyond measure, and all those who have been broadcasting them, in Jesus' name. ‎ ‎✓Father, please let every challenge, hindrance and obstacles of getting these prayer points across to Your children, timely, and on daily basis be removed, in Jesus name. ‎ ‎✓Your personal petitions. ‎(Philippians 4:6) ‎ ‎✓In Jesus name I pray. ‎(John 14:13-14; 15:16) These prayers have no expiry dates! Please, pray them, irrespective of the time they get to you. Remain blessed, in Jesus name.

OPEN HEAVEN DAILY DEVOTIONAL DATE: TUESDAY JULY 14TH 2026 THEME: DELIVERANCE FROM PHYSICAL BURDENS MEMORISE: And Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every sickness and every disease among the people. Matthew 9:35 READ: Isaiah 61:1-4 1 The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound; 2 To proclaim the acceptable year of the LORD, and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all that mourn; 3 To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that he might be glorified. 4 And they shall build the old wastes, they shall raise up the former desolations, and they shall repair the waste cities, the desolations of many generations. MESSAGE In John 19:16-17, some Roman soldiers were leading Jesus to Golgotha to be crucified, and they made Him carry a heavy cross. He had been thoroughly beaten earlier and must have been very weak, yet they made Him carry this heavy burden by Himself. On the way, they met a man from Cyrene named Simon, and I believe that God prompted them to compel him to assist Jesus in carrying the cross to the place He was to be crucified (Matthew 27:32). Simon is an example of a burden bearer; he helped Jesus to lift His heavy burden. Beloved, Jesus Christ wants to help you carry every burden that might be weighing you down. This is why He said that you should come to Him with whatever burdens you may be carrying so that He can relieve you of them and give you rest (Matthew 11:28). It is important to note that there are different categories of burdens. Today, I will discuss physical burdens. For example, Naaman had a physical burden, which was in the form of an incurable disease (2 Kings 5:1), Likewise, Luke 13:10-17 tells us about a woman with a spirit of infirmity who was bent double. Everywhere she went, people could see the visible manifestation of the burden she was carrying no matter how hard she tried, she couldn’t stand up straight. Also, in John 5:2-9, the Bible tells the story of a man who had been by the pool of Bethesda for 38 years. He had a long-standing physical burden, and l imagine that his family and friends had abandoned him because of his infirmity. By God's mercies, however, Jesus, the Burden Bearer, approached him and lifted his long-standing burden instantly. Mark 3:1-6 also tells the story of a man who had a physical deformity. One of his hands was withered, meaning that it was dead and was no longer useful. He was limited because he could only use one of his hands. However, when the Burden Bearer met him at the synagogue, He had mercy on him and made the withered hand whole like the other. I pray for you that in every area you may be experiencing limitations due to a physical ailment, the Almighty God will step into your case and restore you completely. Beloved, are you feeling overwhelmed by any physical burden? Do not despair; rather, approach God's throne of grace and cast it upon Him. He will carry your burdens for you and remove every limitation in your life. PRAYER POINT Lord Jesus, I bring all my physical burdens to You today Please help me carry them. BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Song of Solomon 5-8 AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A ADEBOYE HYMN 19: ROCK OF AGES CLEFT FOR ME 1 Rock of Ages, cleft for me, Let me hide myself in Thee; Let the water and the blood, From Thy riven side which flowed, Be of sin the double cure, Save me from its guilt and power. 2 Not the labor of my hands Can fulfill Thy law’s demands; Could my zeal no respite know, Could my tears forever flow, All could never sin erase, Thou must save, and save by grace. 3 Nothing in my hands I bring, Simply to Thy cross I cling; Naked, come to Thee for dress, Helpless, look to Thee for grace: Foul, I to the fountain fly, Wash me, Savior, or I die. 4 While I draw this fleeting breath, When mine eyes shall close in death, When I soar to worlds unknown, See Thee on Thy judgment throne, Rock of Ages, cleft for me, Let me hide myself in Thee. PRAYER POINTS ON TODAY'S OPEN HEAVENS DEVOTIONAL TUESDAY, 14TH JULY, 2026 *DELIVERANCE FROM PHYSICAL BURDENS* ‎ ‎✓Father, I worship You for being my burden bearer. Thank You for sending Your Son Jesus to help me while I was brokenhearted, and for setting me at liberty from the captivity of sin and death. ✓Father, thank You for the opening of the prison to them that are bound; proclaiming the acceptable year of the LORD, and the day of vengeance of our God to comfort all that mourn. ✓Father, thank You for filling my heart with joy and turning my mourning into dancing. Please give me beauty for ashes, and the oil of joy for my mourning, in Jesus' name. ✓Father, please cloth me with the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness. Lord Jesus, please help me carry every burden that may be weighing me down, in Jesus' name. ‎ ‎✓Father, I come before You today with all the burdens in my heart so You can relieve me of them and give me rest, in Jesus' name. ‎ ‎✓Father, please terminate every visible manifestation of the burdens I am carrying. Deliver me from every burden that I had been identified with, in Jesus' name. ✓Jesus the Burden Bearer, please have mercy on me and lift every long-standing burden in my life, in Jesus' name. ‎ ‎✓Father, please in every area I may be experiencing limitations due to physical ailment, step into my case and restore me completely, in Jesus' name. ‎ ‎✓Father, I refuse to be despair, and because I have You as my Burden Bearer, no burden will be able to limit me again, in Jesus' name. ✓Lord Jesus, I bring all my physical burdens to You today. Please help me carry them. ✓Father, thank You for the life of Your son, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye. ‎ Carry all his physical burdens in his today, and always, in Jesus' name. Bless his children (biological and spiritual). Help him to continue to produce sons and daughters to Your glory, in Jesus name ‎ ‎✓Father, please bless Your son that You have been using to prepare these prayer points, beyond measure, and all those who have been broadcasting them, in Jesus' name. ‎ ‎✓Father, please let every challenge, hindrance and obstacles of getting these prayer points across to Your children, timely, and on daily basis be removed, in Jesus name. ‎ ‎✓Your personal petitions. ‎(Philippians 4:6) ‎ ‎✓In Jesus name I pray. ‎(John 14:13-14; 15:16) ‎ #GodBlessOurNation *These prayers have no expiry date! Please join us in prayer, irrespective of the time they get to you. Remain blessed, in Jesus’ name.