The title of Open Heaven 28 July 2024 Sunday Daily Devotional By Pastor E. A. Adeboye: Good Followership 4
TOPIC: Good Followership 4
Open Heaven 28 July 2024 MEMORISE:
Now I beseech you, brethren, for the Lord Jesus Christ’s sake, and for the love of the Spirit, that ye strive together with me in your prayers to God for me;
Romans 15:30
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OPEN HEAVEN 28 JULY 2024 READ: MATTHEW 26: 36-38
36 Then cometh Jesus with them unto a place called Gethsemane, and saith unto the disciples, Sit ye here, while I go and pray yonder.
37 And he took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be sorrowful and very heavy.
38 Then saith he unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful, even unto death: tarry ye here, and watch with me.
Open Heaven For Today 28 July 2024; MESSAGE
As I conclude my teaching on good followership which I started some days ago, it is important to note that no matter how strong leaders may appear to be, they need to be encouraged sometimes by their followers.
This is primarily because leadership is full of ups and downs.
During the down moments, encouraging leaders will go a long way in helping them to succeed.
Speaking words of encouragement, sending gifts, and honouring your leaders in whatever way you can, will help them feel encouraged to keep going, despite the burden of leadership.
Many years ago, I felt discouraged. I had resigned from my lucrative lecturing job to become the church’s General Overseer and spent almost all my time praying for people and teaching them.
There was a lot of burden on me, yet it seemed no one appreciated my efforts. One day, I was so discouraged and tired of my position as the General Overseer and then I fell asleep in my office.
When I woke up, a young girl was in my office with a cake. She said that God had told her to bring me the cake.
I don’t really like cakes, but late it because I was really touched by her thoughtfulness.
When God lays it in your heart to do something to encourage your leader, please do not hesitate to do it; it may be the difference between the leader giving up or continuing the work.
A good follower will always try to reduce the stress on a leader rather than add to it.
Leaders are human beings like you; they face challenges just like you do, and even more as a result of the leadership position they occupy.
You may not be able to totally relieve them of the stress that comes with leadership, but you can encourage them so they don’t feel all their effort is a waste, and so they can keep doing more.
Some years ago, I was really down, but what helped me to get up and keep going was the message of one of my daughters in the Lord.
She said, “Daddy, let God carry you.” Your message may be what God will use to encourage your leader.
When Jesus was close to His crucifixion, He took Peter, James and John to the Garden of Gethsemane to pray alongside Him; He needed their encouragement for the task ahead.
Pray for your leaders. Sometimes, seeing that you are praying for them is the encouragement they need to keep going.
Open Heaven for Today 28 July 2024; Action Points
Send a message or buy a gift for your leader today to encourage them for all the work they do and the burdens they bear.
Open Heaven for Today 28 July 2024 HYMN 8
I NEED THEE EVERY HOUR
1. I need Thee ev’ry hour,
Most gracious Lord;
No tender voice like Thine
Can peace afford.
Chorus:
I need Thee, O I need Thee,
Ev’ry hour I need Thee
O bless me now, my Saviour
I come to Thee!
2. I need Thee every hour
Stay Thou nearby
Temptations lose their power
When Thou art nigh.
3. I need Thee every hour,
In joy or pain;
Come quickly and abide
Or life is vain.
4. I need Thee every hour
Teach me Thy will,
And Thy rich promises
In me fulfill.
5. I need Thee every hour
Most Holy One;
Oh, make me thine indeed,
Thou blessed Son!
OPEN HEAVEN 28 JULY 2024 BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Isaiah 50-52
Did you miss yesterday’s Open Heaven Lesson? Here: Open Heaven 27 July 2024: Good Followership (III)
Jesus Trends Salvation Prayer
Heavenly Father,
I come to You in humility and repentance, acknowledging my sins and my need for Your grace. Lord Jesus, I believe You are the Son of God, who died for my sins and rose again to give me eternal life. I confess You as my Savior and Lord.
Forgive me, cleanse me with Your precious blood, and fill me with Your Holy Spirit. I turn away from my sinful ways and open my heart to You. Take control of my life and guide me in Your truth.
If you joined in that life-changing prayer, congratulations! We are happy that you have surrendered your life to Jesus!
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