Open Heaven For Today 14 July 2024, Sunday; Daily Devotional By Pastor E. A. Adeboye – The Law of Association
OPEN HEAVEN 14 JULY 2024 MEMORISE: Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners; 1 Corinthians 15:33
OPEN HEAVEN 14 JULY 2024 Bible Reading: 2 Corinthians 6:14-18
14 Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness?
15 And what concord hath Christ with Belial? or what part hath he that believeth with an infidel?
16 And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the temple of the living God; as God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people.
17 Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you.
18 And will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty.
Daily Confession: I confess today that I am mindful of the law of association, carefully choosing the people I surround myself with and the media I consume, knowing they greatly influence my life in Jesus name, Amen. Hallelujah!
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OPEN HEAVEN 14 JULY 2024; MESSAGE
The law of association is a very powerful law that every human being on earth must understand and apply correctly. This law is subtle in its operation, and many people don’t realize when it is working on them.
They don’t realize that the people they often speak to, greatly influence the way they think and act. This law states that an individual becomes like the people he or she associates with.
In other words, if a fellow associates with wise people, he or she will become wise. Likewise, if the fellow associates with foolish people, he or she will become foolish.
It is stated clearly in Proverbs 13:20: He that walks with the wise shall be wise but the companion of fools shall be destroyed.
The elders in Yorubaland usually say, “When a leaf stays long with a soap, it will also become a soap.”
You must carefully choose the people you associate with. If your friend is not someone you admire and want to be like, you should unfriend that fellow immediately.
Be friends with wise people that can challenge you, people you can discuss great ideas with. Don’t be friends with people who gossip and are only interested in entertainment when you are together.
Another form of association is with the media. Some people spend a lot of time watching television and scrolling through social media.
Whatever you read or watch has a great influence on who you become. If you read and watch inspiring things, they will inspire you to become great.
Anyone who reads and watches immoral content will eventually become corrupt, as we can see in our memory verse for today.
What kind of content do you constantly consume? Whose content are you consuming on social media? Whose music do you listen to?
These things are a pointer to who you are becoming. When you want to change something about yourself, change the people you associate with.
If you want to get better with your academics, keep company with brilliant people and learn from those who have excelled academically, and you will see your grades get better.
If you want to be more fervent in your Christian life, find friends who read their Bibles, and pray regularly. Soon, you will also be doing the same.
Examine the kind of friends you keep and the kinds of content you consume. Are they a reflection of who you want to become? If they are not, change them now.
OPEN HEAVEN 14 JULY 2024; KEY POINT
Who and what you associate with will greatly influence your life.
Prayer Points For Open Heavens 14 July 2024
Powerful Declaration For Open Heavens 14 July 2024
OPEN HEAVEN 14 JULY 2024 HYMN 1
HYMN 33: GUIDE ME, O THOU GREAT JEHOVAH!
1. Guide me, O Thou great Jehovah!
Pilgrim through this barren land;
I am weak, but Thou art mighty,
Hold me with Thy powerful hand:
Bread of heaven! Bread of heaven!
Feed me now and evermore (2ce)
2. Open Thou the crystal fountain,
Whence the healing stream doth flow:
Let the fiery, cloudy pillar
Lead me all my journey through:
Strong deliverer! strong deliverer!
Be Thou still my strength and shield (2ce)
3. If I tread the verge of Jordan,
Bid my anxious fears subside:
Bear me through the swelling torrent,
Land me safe on Canaan’s side:
Songs of praises! songs of praises!
I will ever give to Thee (2ce)
4. Saviour, come! We long to see Thee,
Long to dwell with Thee above;
And to know in full communion,
All the sweetness of Thy love.
Come, Lord Jesus! Come, Lord Jesus!
Take Thy waiting people home (2ce)
OPEN HEAVEN 14 JULY 2024 BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Isaiah 1-3
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.
